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I am so excited that CLAIMED BY HIM, the first of the Billionaire’s Club digital novella series from St. Martin’s, is already up for preorder on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. This series means the world to me. As many of you know, I was unable to write for two years due to my health, but seeing these stories – which I was able to finish several months ago – means that every single effort I made to get healthy and get better paid off. I am so grateful to be alive, well, and writing again! Also, I worked with the best editor at St. Martin’s on these and have to say that they have an amazing team of people. I truly hope all of you love these stories like I do. These men are so powerful and so sexy, I can’t pick a favorite if I wanted to. These heroes are to DIE for – and yet they’re the ones who would die for their ladies. Soon.

I’m going to launch this series with a huge contest where you can win a Kindle Fire or a Nook ereader, so I hope you check back in mid to late March for more details. In the meantime, I leave you with a short excerpt.

The Billionaire’s Club: The wealthiest, most powerful men, not only in Chicago, but in the world. They are used to getting whatever they want, whenever they want it.

For Graves Buchanan, the only thing he desires, but can never have is Chloe Lexington. He’s been secretly obsessed with this innocent “princess” who also happens to be his best friend’s sister.   But Graves would never dare touch her—he’s too badly damaged from his past, his desires are too erotic, too deep…too dark.

Chloe is just as obsessed with Graves.  She’s dreamed about him for so long, despite her brother’s warnings that she could never handle a man like him.  Now that Chloe has turned twenty-five, what she wants for her birthday is Graves and she’s determined to break down his walls to get him.  However, once she has him, can Chloe handle the torments of his past and the dark depths of passion he will unleash inside her…?

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Chapter One

Graves Buchanan’s balls were up on the poker table, and if he lost this hand, it was going to hurt like hell. He was already a million dollars under, and up on that table, his second million sat nice and tight on a blue chip stack, right atop the felt green center.

One would argue that two million didn’t even put a dent in his bankroll. For every second that Graves sat on his butt in his friend’s state-of-the-art study, his businesses were racking up a couple of millions more. So no, it sure didn’t put a dent in his bankroll. But it sure as hell hurt his pride.

Yeah, he was already smarting. Big time.

Especially when he well knew that this pitiful losing streak was all because his concentration had been shit for a whole damned year.

Seated with three of his closest friends on their usual Wednesday poker night, he worked on keeping the mask of indifference on his face while dwelling on the indisputable fact that, with a measly pair of Jokers, he was going to have to bluff his way to a winning hand.

He surveyed his opponents’ faces. Today he played with his best friend, Daniel Lexington, who leaned back in his chair, cool as a cucumber in a pair of Ray Bans. Then there was Cade West, who was one pissed-off motherfucker. Guess you just didn’t bury your young wife two months after the wedding and have nothing to show for it. And of course, there was Luke Preston, the incorrigible playboy, who couldn’t keep his mouth shut to save his worthless life.

“Well, well now, I’ve got some game here. Woohooo. Hold on to your pants, boys. I’m out for the big momma tonight and going all in.” Luke pushed all his chips into the center, and while Graves’s brain immediately began calculating how much he was going to lose if he called it, the shiny steel door to Daniel’s massive Public-Library-sized study cracked open a notch.

“Danny?” a female voice asked.

Grave’s entire body went rigid as he recognized the speaker. Suddenly, a cluster of strange, complicated feelings rolled around inside his chest, and all the blood started rushing to his groin. It was a miracle he managed to maintain his impassive expression, because every tiny nerve and cell and atom in his body came alive with a roar.

“Yeah, Chlo, come on in.” Daniel waved his younger sister in, and Grave’s wind pipe clamped shut as he watched her approach. Holy Mother of God, this girl was going to kill him.

Chloe Lexington had grown up to be the hottest hottie he had ever laid eyes upon. She was slender, light, and delectable, with a dimple on her chin and a wide, sensual mouth, and big green eyes that gutted you. Her curves were in all the right places, curves a guy’s hands would itch to mold and hold and play with.

She wore her straight, lustrous blonde hair at an illegal length now, and Graves had noticed a couple of days ago that the longest tips teased the top of her fanny when she walked. And what a perfect fanny, oh man. Graves had fantasized about Chloe’s delectable rear in ways he had no business fantasizing about it—but he just couldn’t get over those perky rounded cheeks, held up in the air by a pair of angels.

Tonight she wore a simple black strapless dress that made his mouth water inexplicably. Graves could take the rest of the night surveying her perfect figure and not want for anything else, but instead he tore his eyes away before both Daniel and she noticed the giant erection growing in his lap, even if he was shielded by the table.

A monster hard-on right now was not what he’d consider good news.

Graves was a bad, bad boy with his hard-ons, and the kind of shit he liked to do with them wouldn’t sit well with a nice girl like Chloe. Much less with her brother—who was known to do even worse things with his hard-ons.

Daniel Lexington’s motto of “No pain, no gain” extended far beyond the gym, they all knew.

“Hey, Chlo, get over here and let me have a good look at you. Let me give that rump a nice little pat, woman,” Luke purred, waving her over.

“Lay off, Luke,” Daniel growled.

Luke laughed. “Relax, man. She’s your sister. Even I have my limits—plus you know I like my sex rowdy.”

“You’d fuck your own mother if it’d get you off,” Daniel replied.

Chloe was being a good sport about it though, coming forward with a seductive sway of her hips and sparkling green eyes. “Eat your heart out, Luke,” she said, ruffling his blonde hair. Then her smile faded and her eyes slid along the table until they stopped at Graves. “Hey guys…Hi, Graves.” The merriment had fled from her face, and her voice dropped a decibel when she spoke his name.

Fuck me. It did all kinds of things to him, to meet those green eyes and think of Colorado forests, to hear her say his name in that seductive murmur. Her voice was fluffy like marshmallows, and it made Graves feel like the freaking smore being burnt on all ends and crushed in the middle.

His pants strained painfully under the table and his chest cramped in ways he absolutely loathed. “Hey, Chlo,” he said, and flicked his eyes back to his measly pair of Jacks.

“Are you losing again?” she asked. “Danny said you were on a bad streak lately.”

She slid over to him and bent down to see his cards, and Graves knew that very second, he was fucked. The guys would look at her face, see that little O forming on her mouth, and know that Graves had shit. But he still sat there and let it all happen. Because her minty scent teased his nostrils and tortured his senses.

Strands of honeyed hair fell to his shoulders as she bent to take a closer peek, and then she turned her head so that he could see every golden speck in her lovely eyes. Her stare was full of amusement and pity, clearly saying, You are so screwed, Graves.

Yeah, but she didn’t even know the half of it.

Nobody did.

Because Daniel was his best friend, and Graves was crazy sick in love with his little sister.

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©2013 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

Everyone, HAPPY 2013!

Looking back on 2012, I have to say it wasn’t an easy year for me. We had three major losses in the family that hurt me deeply, and then there was also my own MS, who kept me from writing during the first part of the year.

Now, I have high hopes that 2013 is going to be a great year! With seven releases lined up, it sure as hell looks like it’s going to be a busy one! And I’m excited beyond words to see what you think of the new stories coming your way. I have loved writing them, each and every one of them, like never before!!

I have A LOT of contests planned for this year, including one to begin with the first release of my BILLIONAIRE’S CLUB digital series, in April, where the grand prize will be a FREE KINDLE FIRE! So please check back for more details!

Also, I will be creating a RED G STREET TEAM, a team of spirited and involved ladies and gentlemen who help me promote my books. You will all get first dibs on releases and several surprises from me during the year, and you can get out any day you want, whenever you want. If you’re interested please email me at redgarnierATgmail.com or use the contact form so I can start getting everything ready. I will form a Facebook page just for you where we can communicate, and I also plan to have this done before the first Billionaire’s Club story releases in April.

So busy and great times ahead!!!!!!!!!

I truly wish that you, and yours, experienced growth and joy in 2012, and that 2013 starts with even more blessings coming your way.

My best!

Red

©2013 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

All right, so I had to pull myself out of my Facebook ineptness and create a page to announce contest, upcoming books, reviews, and the works, and I FINALLY DID IT! Yay! I feel like popping open the champagne. If you’re on Facebook and have a moment, please click on my RED GARNIER page and like me!

Thank you for the support and friendship!

Red

©2012 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

I just have to mention my good friend, Karen Erickson’s, amazing new release, WORTH THE CHALLENGE.

If you’ve read her first two Worth It books, then I am sure you have been awaiting this release as fervently as I have. And if you haven’t read these books, then you must! These are three extremely sexy books with heroes to DIE FOR. Last night I got a sneak peek at this delicious story, and I stayed up all night finishing it. Rhett is INCREDIBLY sexy, as you all know from the first two books, and I wanted to bite down on my screen, he was so yummy! Of course, Gabriella is a fantastic heroine as well, who gives him a run for his money that will have you turning the pages as fast as your fingers can go.

Don’t miss out on a great read! To read more about it, click on the cover, or visit Karen’s website below and snatch up your copy!

Visit Karen’s website for more information on this wonderful series!

©2012 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

Hey readers!

This is a call to all my contest winners who have not yet received their prizes in the past. I deeply apologize for the delay. My health has not been so cooperative this year and I had to take a step back to recover, however I am deeply sorry some of you have not received their contest prizes and beg you to please email me at redgarnier AT gmail.com with your address and the prize you won so that I can send off your prizes as soon as possible.

Thank you for participating and your patience!!

Good news in the writing department . . . . at least my brain is working again.

Hugs to you all!

Red

©2012 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

Everyone, wow! It's been a rollercoaster year for me in the health department. I've had to rethink, recreate, and even rewind back a little just to get my bearings and some of my health back. It hasn't been easy. But it's all good. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger: right? So I'm hoping to come back in 2012 with more great books, and more contests, too!

In the meantime, I leave you with this wish for 2012: May your dreams be as big as your hearts, and your strength know no limits to reach them.  Be loved, be happy, and more than anything, be in good health. Cheers!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY 2012!!!!!!

©2011 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

I am so so excited to be celebrating the release of my third NAL book, THE LAST KISS.

This is a story of love lost, love found, and love returning . . . I admit that writing this book has been the hardest thing I've ever done. The emotions just ATE at me, in of course a good way. But still, every night I found my chest felt wrenched and I needed to cuddle up with Mr. Red for some recharging. When I reached the end, I cried for about an hour, not because I was thrilled to finish the book (which is usually how I feel when I'm done) but because I had to say goodbye to it.

I truly, truly hope you enjoy this special story!! To read more about it, click here.

And if you love it and read it, please drop me a note, I always love to hear from readers!

Red

P.S. Any of those who haven't received their contest prizes lately, please try emailing me at RED GARNIER @ GMAIL. COM to remind me – I had some bothersome health issues that have kept me away from my duties for a bit. I hope to remedy that soon and will endeavor to send out any missing prizes ASAP. Thank you!

©2011 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

Yes, I do celebrate this holiday!

Some say it's cheesy. Some love it, while others don't, but I admit that I personally love all that red and all those hearts and all the Valentine's galore! So what are you guys up to on this fine day?

Mr. Red woke me up this morning with flowers, balloons, and a card, and I confess it made me go all gooey inside. After fifteen years of marriage, he can still make my heart go plop and pop and whomp. How does he manage? I don't know, but I don't want it to EVER stop. Or maybe I can guess: it's all the little details that add up to a whole lot of cake. The way he listens to what I say. The way he keeps stealing touches. The way he strokes my back when I cuddle against him. And me?

I'm wild for my Mister.

That's all I'm going to say.

And that I wish that you've found that perfect someone to love on this wonderful Valentine's day.

©2011 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

I know, I know, I’m a bit late starting with the Christmas decor, but I’m still excited about the season. I just love hearing carols, cozying up to my chimney with my laptop, all the gift wrapping and the gift purchasing - 

My kids are actually at an age where we all know that they know about Santa, and yet Mr. Red and I are happy to let them keep on pretending ignorance for a while. Make the magic last as long as possible.

Yeah, so here I’ll be, fiddling with my tree, drinking hot tea, and making lists and checking them twice . . .

What has everyone else been up to?

©2012 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.

I know, I know, I'm a bit late starting with the Christmas decor, but I'm still excited about the season. I just love hearing carols, cozying up to my chimney with my laptop, all the gift wrapping and the gift purchasing - 

My kids are actually at an age where we all know that they know about Santa, and yet Mr. Red and I are happy to let them keep on pretending ignorance for a while. Make the magic last as long as possible.

Yeah, so here I'll be, fiddling with my tree, drinking hot tea, and making lists and checking them twice . . .

What has everyone else been up to?

©2011 Erotic Romance Author Red Garnier talks about romance, life, books, travel. All Rights Reserved.