Welcome to our last Cozy Guest Friday
of the year! Today we’re rolling out the guest carpet for author Jennifer Jakes
whose latest romance, Twice in the Lifetime,
is now available now for just $0.99…
Be Careful What You Wish For. . .
No-nonsense stuntwoman Isabella
Douglas will do anything to stop an unwanted divorce and reclaim the happy life
she had, even allow her old friend to concoct a magical spell to turn back
time. But when the spell goes awry, Izzy finds herself trapped aboard a 1768
Caribbean pirate ship with a captain who’s a dead ringer for her sexy as sin
husband, Ian. Convinced he’s playing a cruel joke, she’s furious – until she
realizes he doesn’t know her or believe they’re married.
Captain Ian Douglas does not have
time to deal with an insane woman who claims to be his wife; he has to save his
kidnapped sister. But as Izzy haunts his dreams and fills him with erotic
memories he can’t explain, he’s forced to admit he feels more than lust.
Trapped in a vicious cycle of past
mirroring present, Izzy knows they only have days to find Ian’s sister and
prevent disaster from striking a second time. If she doesn’t, their marriage
will be destroyed again – along with the man she loves.
Stay tuned for a sneak peak from
Twice in the Lifetime. Now we go to our Cozy correspondent Tink who is
currently aboard the Black Pearl with Captain Jack Sparrow and a few of her
other swashbuckling friends somewhere in the Carribean. Take it away, Tink….
*A Chorus of "A Pirate's Life for Me"*
Tink: Hello, Cozies! The people of
WannaLuvaPir’ate Beach decided that a hostile takeover was in order so Jack and
I are now sailing the high seas. And may I just say that it’s very warm here ;)
The Black Pearl now boasts a wet bar,
thanks to some canoodling with the captain from yours truly. You're welcome! Jennifer, if you
were a mixed drink what would you be and why?
Jennifer: Oooh, I would be my new favorite drink, a Pomegranate
Margarita. It’s pretty sweet, a little sour, kind of fruity and really yummy.
Why? Well, I’m sweet, can be sour, have been known to act fruity and my hubby
thinks I’m yummy :)
Tink: If you were stranded on a desert island and could bring only
one of each of the following…what would they be? Person? Song? Book?
Jennifer:
Person: Gotta say Alex O’Loughlin – not only is he gorgeous, but he has a sexy
Aussie accent!
Song:
I can’t pick one song!!! The reason I can’t is because I listen to so many
different types of music – all depending on what I’m in the mood for.
Book:
Hmmmm. I’d take One Night With A Prince
by Sabrina Jeffries.
Tink:
What would be the name of your pet gourd?
Jennifer:
Bond. James Bond.
Tink:
Now for a bit about your book. If you wrote to music, what would be this book’s
theme song?
Jennifer:
The song I used when I was writing Twice
in a Lifetime was Crazy Girl by The Eli Young Band. If you hear it and have
read the book, it’s just the perfect theme.
Tink:
What are the first words your hero speaks to your heroine (or vice versa)?
Jennifer:
Izzy to Ian: “What in the hell are you doing?”
Tink:
Would you define your hero as an alpha or a beta? Why?
Jennifer:
Oh, Alpha. I always write Alphas – or as I like to call them, Balphas. Because
I love really strong men, but they have to have a soft, snuggly side….even tho’
they hide it most of the time.
Tink:
Does your hero prefer to wear boxers, briefs, a kilt? Or commando? ;)
Jennifer:
Oooooh. Commando.
Tink:
What is your heroine’s idea of the perfect date?
Jennifer: She and the hero, Ian, snuggled on a chaise
lounge on their deck, watching the stars and drinking a glass of wine.
Tink:
What is your favorite thing about each character?
Jennifer:
Izzy: Her stubbornness.
Ian:
His loyalty and the depth of love he has for Izzy.
Tink:
More seriously, what was your biggest challenge crafting this story or these
characters?
Jennifer:
Making the time travel – and reason for the time travel – logical. I’m big on
logic. LOL
Tink:
Now for a more in-depth look at the author… I will now ask you a round of nosy
and nonsensical questions developed by Bernard Peevo and used by James Lipton
on Inside the Actor’s Studio…. Brace
yourself… What sound or noise do you love? Hate?
Jennifer:
Love a gurgling stream or lapping waves. Hate high pitched noise.
Tink:
What’s your favorite curse word?
Jennifer:
Ummm. I’m afraid I drop the F*bomb.
Tink:
What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?
Jennifer:
Oh, well, if you’ve read my Bio, I’ve tried several that I wanted to. I have a
kind-of career bucket list. But I still want to be a Room Stager (someone who
stages houses or rooms before a real estate open house)
Tink:
What profession would you not like to participate in?
Jennifer:
Roofer or high-rise window cleaner. I’m terrified of heights/ladders.
Tink:
Now for a sneak peak from Twice in a
Lifetime….
Her
fingers threaded in his thick hair as she traced his mouth with the tip of her
tongue. “Kiss me.”
He
hesitated, then groaned and covered her lips in a breath stealing kiss. Hot,
wet, silky. Her nipples hardened, ached for his touch, the tug of his fingers,
the pull of his mouth.
“Touch
me.” She pressed a kiss to his throat, then licked his collarbone. “I need your
hands on me.”
He
grunted and slid his hands down her back. Rough palms gripped her cheeks,
grinding her against his erection. His gaze burned through her as he moved his
thigh between her legs.
“Yes.
Please.” She tilted her hips, rubbing, needing release more than air. “Oh, God,
yes.” Desire roared through her, the ache building. Building. The orgasm so . .
.damned. . .close.
A
sharp knock sounded at the door. “Captain? The men are ready to go ashore.”
Ian
pulled back and swallowed hard, his expression hungry, his heart thumping
against her breast.
“Captain?”
“Yes.
Yes, I’ll be right there.” His heavy lidded gaze skimmed her body. Possessive.
Aroused. Regretful as he set her aside.
Her
mind crawled to process what was happening while her body was doused with
disappointment. “You’re still going?”
He
raked through his hair, then nodded. “We need provisions before sailing for
Jamaica. I’ll only be a few hours.” He stepped to the door, but turned and
pinned her with a hard stare. “But when I return . . .”
“Yes?”
Her heart thumped in anticipation of some explicit description of what he would
do to her. Oh, but his tongue was naughty in all the right ways.
“.
. . I expect an explanation.”
Izzy
drooped against the door, her thoughts racing even though her legs collapsed.
This was going to be the shortest second chance in history.
Tink:
And the questions Jack and his merry band of buccaneers have been waiting all
day to ask…. If you could choose anyone (real or fictional) to be the captain
of your, er, ship…who would it be?
Jennifer:
Capt. Jack Sparrow
Tink:
Excellent answer! Which savvy piece of the Caribbean would you most like to
take home?
Jennifer:
You know that gorgeous island Capt. Jack is marooned on ….the one with all the
rum? I don’t need to take it home, I could just move there. With Jack for
company, of course. :)
Tink:
Would you rather take your chances with a zombie, a mermaid, or Blackbeard?
Jennifer:
Zombie
Tink:
And most importantly – Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, or Commodore
Norrington?
Jennifer:
Ohhh, Capt. Jack all the way!
Tink:
Jennifer, our captain would like me to invite you to share his quarters while you are aboard the
Pearl as his guest of honor. He would also like to reserve the right to call you his "love." I'm more than a little jealous :) Now back to you, Cozies. This is Tink and Jack and all the rest in the
Caribbean signing off….
After
trying several careers—everything from a beautician to a dump truck
driver—Jennifer finally returned to her first love, writing. Maybe it was all
those Clint Eastwood movies she watched growing up, but in her opinion there is
no better read than a steamy western historical.
Married
to her very own hero, she lives on fifteen acres along with two beautiful
daughters, three spoiled cats, three hyper dogs and one fat rabbit. During the
summer she does Civil War re-enacting and has found it a great research tool,
not to mention she has continued appreciation for her microwave and hot water
heater. Visit Jennifer Jakes at www.jenniferjakes.com....
Jennifer
was kind enough to offer a giveaway for today’s guests. By commenting to today’s
post and answering the following question before midnight EST tomorrow, you
will be entered to win an ebook edition of Twice
in a Lifetime:
What
is your favorite part or line from the Pirates of the Carribean?
I
think Jack likes this giveaway already! The winner will be announced here at Cozy on Sunday. Please be sure to check back to see if you have won. (Chances
of winning depend on the number of entries; you must be 18 years or older to
enter.)
