Hello and thanks so much for joining me. Today I’m delighted to be hosting talented author Harmony Kent with her latest release … “Interludes 2.”
Let’s meet Harmony:
After spending around thirteen years as an ordained Buddhist monk, living in a Zen Buddhist temple, and six years after a life-changing injury following a surgical error, Harmony Kent returned to the world at the tender age of forty.
Now, she is famous for her laughter, and has made quite the name for herself … she’s also, um, a writer … and fairly well known for that too. She’s even won a few awards. Harmony lives in rural Cornwall with her adorable husband, ever-present sense of humour, and quirky neighbours.
Harmony is passionate about supporting her fellow authors.
And now over to Harmony!
Thanks so much for having me over at your place today, Soooz.
Hi everyone. It’s great to be visiting with you all.
While I’m here, I’d like to talk about my latest book, Interludes 2. This is a book of short erotic romance fiction. As with the original Interludes (which you can find HERE), the book contains 10 short stories, with the first tale totalling 1,000 words, the second one totalling 2,000, and so on up to 10,000 words in the final story.
For each story, I used prompt cards from a great creative tool called Storymatic. Here’s what the set gave me to work with:
- a) ghost, b) carnival worker … c) logger … conflict = first night in a new home
A and B relate to the main character. C relates to the secondary character. And the final prompt gives us the conflict.
From the above set of prompts, I came up with SOUL MATES—supernatural romance in 10,000 words.
A bereaved woman seeks solace in remote woodland. All too soon, she discovers that she’s not as alone as she’d expected. And her heart isn’t the only one that needs to mend.
BOOK BLURB
Interludes 2
From author, Harmony Kent, another best-selling collection of short erotic fiction that will tickle more than your taste buds and wet [sic] more than your appetite.
With a range of genres and styles, this book has enough steam for everyone.
WIGGING OUT—contemporary romance in 1000 words. Two strangers. A crowded platform. A collision. And a wig on the floor.
STORM CHASER—ménage à trois in 2000 words. A sabotaged tire. A raging storm. Passion mounts.
MOON-STRUCK—shifter romance in 3000 words. Trapped on a ship orbiting the moon, a horny astronaut falls for a hunky author who has a secret.
THE CLUB—contemporary romance in 4000 words. An invitation and a host, who is so much more than he seems, bring excitement, enticement, and a choice to make.
NUDIST CAMP—contemporary romance in 5000 words. An older woman. A younger man. A gossip discovers their secret tryst. What will happen when it all gets laid bare?
INITIATION—contemporary romance in 6000 words. A pretty daydreamer arrives for her first day at university. A brutal initiation, and a man with an unusual issue, leave her reeling. Strange, the places you find true love.
THE INCOMER—contemporary romance in 7000 words. A divorced beekeeper has spent her whole life in or around her local village. Then a city-slicker architect comes to town. When two worlds collide, a big bang is sure to follow. Can you have a frenemy with benefits?
DOWN AND DIRTY—contemporary romance in 8000 words. On the run from a sadistic ex-husband, Ellie flees to a remote mountain town and takes a job in the mines. Wary of men, she resolves to keep herself aloof, but mother nature has a way of having the last word and will, quite literally, make the earth move if she has to.
REUNION—contemporary romance in 9000 words. A school reunion looms. Not wanting to arrive sad and single, Molly talks her long-time friend Paul into going with her. While the music plays, the sparks fly.
SOUL MATES—supernatural romance in 10,000 words. A bereaved woman seeks solace in remote woodland. All too soon, she discovers that she’s not as alone as she’d expected. And her heart isn’t the only one that needs to mend.
READER ADVISORY: This book contains explicit sex scenes and language hot enough to melt your book. For mature readers only.
Excerpt from Soul Mates:
At the bottom of the lane, her boyfriend let them into a side door. At the front of the structure, she could just make out the reverse of the signage for the attraction, and her brain translated the mirror image: House of Horrors.
She giggled. ‘What, you trying to scare the pants off me?’
The young man chuckled and closed the door behind them, then he pressed her up against the wood and leant down for a kiss. He pulled back and licked his lips. ‘Mmm. Sweet.’
‘All for you.’ She stretched up and kissed him. His hands wrapped around her waist and then dropped to squeeze her buttocks. She squirmed against him. ‘We can’t. Not here.’
‘I need ya.’ He claimed her lips once more. Rough, raw need surged up inside her. No boy had made her feel like this before. And still, she tried for coy, ‘How do I know you won’t just disappear when the carney leaves town?’
‘I love ya, missy. I’d do anything for ya.’
She melted for him. Sensing his opening, he reached down and lifted the hem of her summer dress. Then he trailed his fingers up over her knee and thigh. At the top of her leg, he caressed her hip and then slipped his hand inside her knickers. She tensed, and he stopped moving. Even in the dark, she could tell he was watching her and waiting. After a deep breath, she whispered one word, ‘Please.’
He didn’t need telling twice.
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I had so much fun writing this one, and I hope you’ve enjoyed this little teaser. I’d love to hear what you think via the comments at the bottom of the page. Thanks for stopping by.
You’ll find Harmony Kent here …
Website: https://harmonykent.co.uk/
Story Empire (co-authored): https://storyempirecom.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: author.to/HarmonysBooks
Twitter: @harmony_kent
LinkedIn: Harmony
Goodreads: Author Page
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/harmony-kent
Interludes 2 Pre-order Link: mybook.to/Interludes2
Harmony, I like that you made each story a little longer. Interesting concept.
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Thanks for stopping by, Joan. I agree with you, it’s a great concept and one I hadn’t seen done before. 😊
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It keeps things interesting for sure. Thanks, Joan 🙂
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Great excerpt, Harmony. So nice seeing you here with Soooz. Thanks, Soooz for hosting Harmony today.
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Thanks for stopping by, John. It was a pleasure to host, Harmony,
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Glad you enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks, John 🙂
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Thank you for sharing Harmony’s new book, Soooz. I have to admit I snickered just a little at ‘knickers.’ 🙂 Another sizzling excerpt!
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Jan. Harmony certainly knows how to add a sizzle to her stories. 😊
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Tee he hee! I had a giggle writing it that way, too. Thanks, Jan 🙂
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Thanks so much for hosting me today, Soooz! It’s wonderful to be here 🙂
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My absolute pleasure, Harmony! (p.s … I’ve booked the paramedics for release day.) 😁
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Tee he hee!😂💉
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Harmony, you are teasing us every day of this blog tour!
Naughty!
She’s fun to have come visit, isn’t she Soooz?
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I am so naughty! Lols. Thanks so much, Sarah 🙂
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And then some! 😁Thanks so much for stopping by, Sarah.
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The house of horrors part caught my attention, but that’s probably just me.
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Heh! Yes, I’m certain you would’ve gone a completely different direction, Craig 😊
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I’m with Craig. My thoughts went a totally different direction at “house of horrors” then I remembered what genre this was. You did a good job, especially given your prompts!
Thanks for hosting, Soooz.
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Lols. Yes, with those prompts, it could have been a completely different sort of ghost 😊
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I hear you, Staci. My mind headed in a darker direction at ‘house of horrors’ as well. Harmony put those prompts to great use. Thanks, for stopping by. 😊
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And now I’m wondering if he will leave town!
Another excellent excerpt, Harmony. I love the inclusion of the carnival. Storymatic has given you some great prompts.
Nice to see Harmony here today, Soooz!
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Tee he hee! I guess you’ll have to wait and see 😉
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Thanks for stopping by, Mae! 😊
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Great excerpt! He’s totally going to leave her, isn’t he? Lol! 😉 Thanks for showcasing Harmony today, Soooz! 🙂
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My lips are sealed 🤐😉. Thanks, Yvi 😊
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It was my pleasure, Yvette. Thanks so much for stopping by. 😊
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Another great excerpt, Harmony! Wonderful to see you here with Soooz today. I do have to say that “knickers” do NOT mean the same thing here as in your corner of the world. My first image wasn’t very alluring. 😀 But then I translated, and it made ALL the differenc!. 😀
Great post, you two, and here’s to much success with this one, Harmony! 🙂
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I love the differences between UK English and US English, lols. Thanks, Marcia 😊
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Sometimes it results in some real laugh out loud moments, doesn’t it? I love it, too! 😀 Except when I’m using a perfectly acceptable word over here that means something VASTLY different (and not so acceptable) over there. DOH! 😀
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Marcia. Here in OZ, we use the English version more often than not, “Don’t get your knickers in a knot.” is a common expression. lol.
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Technically, I think you could get our knickers in knots, too, since it refers to the type of short pants with a band just below the knee, like golfers wear. Not very sexy, though. 😀 😀 😀
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lol … yup, that look would be about as unsexy as it gets. 🙄
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My thoughts, exactly. Even before the knots. 😀 😀 😀 Thanks again for having Harmony here today. It was a great post! 🙂
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A great excerpt from a book I am anxious to read. Soooz, thanks for hosting Harmony today.
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Thanks so much, Karen! 😊
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Thanks for stopping by, Karen. Release day can’t come soon enough. I’m so looking forward to this one.
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You have me wondering where tbe ghost comes in. Another fun excerpt.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Denise. It was a fun excerpt to be sure. 😊
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Yay! Dusts off hands … my work here is done! lols. Thanks, Denise 🙂
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