Jalena Burke

What's Your Guilty Pleasure?

2007-09-19T08:57:00.000-07:00

MSN had an article about guilty pleasures, and it made me think about mine.

I don't have any.

Well, that was my first thought. But on second thought, I could see a lot.

Writing erotica, for one.

Eating bowls and bowls of cereal at one time.

Eating a whole bag of chocolate by myself.

What's your guilty pleasure? Is it soap operas, reading dirty magazines, reading celebrity gossip magazines?

Make Him Beg!

2007-08-03T04:55:00.001-07:00

Coming Soon from Phaze!

Make him beg, or be the beggar? When Cameron Montgomery gives work more attention than he does his wife, Shannon is out for revenge. But will he enjoy it too much? Because her revenge is a man’s ultimate fantasy.

My Website is now up!

Website issues

2007-05-13T20:26:00.000-07:00

I wanted to let you know that I'm having issues with my website, so I'm using my blog, basically, as my website right now.

I created the site, and I've been busy, even overwhelmed to the thought I was going to crash like a computer's hard drive. I'm slowly but surely working out my issues and, hopefully, will work out my website issues too.

Now that I think about it, it isn't that big of a deal at all, but being overwhelmed can create havoc.

Going Up?

2007-05-11T03:49:00.000-07:00

Jonathan and Megan meet in an elevator and consummate their passion in her kitchen. After a string of disappointment, will they be able to recognize their hunger can only be quenched with each other?

GOING UP releases today from Forbidden Publications!

A Review from Sensual Reads!

2007-03-15T03:40:00.001-07:00

Maureen Davis was turning 39. She thought her husband forgot about her birthday again. It wouldn’t have been the first time. Earlier in the day she was asked to go for a drink with a co-worker but declined. Maureen was at the point to where she dreaded coming home everyday. But she went home as usual to nothing exciting she thought.

Daniel wanted to surprise Maureen on her birthday. Maureen always complained that he was working and not spending enough time with her or their kids. What better way to surprise her but with a night of passion.

Daniel had a surprise of a lifetime waiting for Maureen when she got home. He had planned a romantic evening for two. He had her a birthday cake, candles, rose petals and so much more for her. He was so nervous getting the house ready for her. As soon as he put on the Red Apron, he knew there was no turning back. What kind of show did her put on for Maureen? Did they rekindle the passion that was missing from their marriage?

The Red Apron is so hot, sexy and stimulating. Jalene Burke has created a romantic and seductive story that had me dreaming that I was in Maureen’s place.

Crystal, Sensual Reads

The Red Apron Excerpt

2007-01-27T06:53:00.001-08:00

Oh, God. Maureen’s car just entered the garage and Daniel was nowhere near ready. He thought he’d have this under control, but now he wasn’t so sure.

He was going to be sick. The candles weren’t lit, the wine wasn’t ready, the cake topper wasn’t set, and the music. Oh damn, the music! He ran to turn it on. Had he put in the right CD? If not, there was no way he’d have time now. He pushed play and, thank God, the sexy saxophone he wanted filled the air.

Ok, deep breath. The candles lining the hallway were lit. That was enough. The cake and the bathroom could wait. The note was set in place. The wine was uncorked and all he had to do was pour.

He splashed wine on the table as he poured. Damn, red wine, too. He grabbed a towel to wipe it up, then threw the towel against the door to the laundry room.

Why had he convinced himself to do this? Surprises were not his forte, especially when it came to his wife. He could wow clients with the best of them, but that was a skill he’d accomplished years ago and it didn’t involved seduction.

But putting on a sexy show for his wife?

Help me celebrate my birthday!

2007-01-17T08:45:00.000-08:00

Maureen Davis is sure her husband has forgotten her birthday, as he has for half of their twenty-year marriage. So when she walks into her house that has been redecorated to the hilt with sexiness, she’s not sure what to expect. The last time Daniel tried to seduce her was…well, a long time.

Daniel Davis is going to give his wife a night she’ll never forget. It starts with dancing, something he doesn't do well with her, even worse by himself. But as soon as he puts on that red apron, he knows there’s no turning back.

This is being released on January 19th. The funny thing is, my birthday is the 20th and it's about a birthday. A very special, very sexy birthday. So help me celebrate my downloading a copy at Forbidden Publications!

S'mores Review-Multiple O's

2006-12-17T14:21:00.000-08:00

S’MORES – Jalena Burke

ISBN: 1-59426-586-0

Erotic Contemporary Romance

December 2006

Heat Rating: Pulsar

RRT Rating: Multiple O's

Colorado ~ Present Day

Alyssa McClaren’s planned Christmas vacation is about to be ruined by a visit from her disapproving mother-in-law. Alyssa can’t do anything to please the woman, including cooking a meal, but she’s joining them for Christmas. Alyssa argues with her husband, Minor, about it, to no avail, so she takes off on her own to the Colorado cabin they rented. Once there, she can’t help but miss Minor, even though she feels she did the right thing. Christmas morning Alyssa wakes up to find she has a visitor…Minor has shown up. Their reunion is hotter than the fire burning in the fireplace.

S’MORES is a touching story of a woman who has never gotten into the spirit of Christmas and family and decides all she wants for Christmas is a holiday without her criticizing mother in law. As much as she loves Minor, Alyssa feels she needs to make her stand, even if it means going alone to Colorado. Once Alyssa and Minor reunite, the sparks really fly sexually between them as they rediscover the magic that brought them together in the first place.

Looking for a warm, sensual read that’ll wet your holiday reading appetite? Pick up S’MORES today for a toasty tale.

Holly Tibbs - 12/15/06

S'mores

2006-12-14T03:06:00.000-08:00

S'mores is now available from Phaze.com!

Alyssa can't cook.

Alyssa can't have children.

Alyssa can't compare to the woman her mother-in-law thinks she should be.

Minor doesn't care.

Minor loves her anyway.

Will Minor make it to her in time?

Alyssa had special Christmas plans with her husband, Minor. They were to go away to a mountain cabin and be all alone. But when Alyssa's mother-in-law plans to visit for Christmas and Minor doesn't want to hurt her feelings be telling her they have other plans, Alyssa leaves without him. His mother has always been nasty to her, and after a big blow-out at Thanksgiving, Alyssa doesn't feel she can handle anymore, especially if Minor won't take up for her.

When Alyssa gets to the cabin, she realizes she may have made a mistake. She misses Minor, and now she'll have to use that present she got for him all by herself. But Minor has no intention of spending Christmas without his wife.

A private mountain cabin.

A fireplace.

A sexy man.

What could be a better Christmas present? Snuggle up with S'MORES!

And be sure to enter my contest to win your own s'mores makings before December 20.

NOW AVAILABLE FROM PHAZE! READ REVIEWS!

Ten Reasons to Read Me, My Next Door Neighbor, & Bob

2006-11-16T03:41:00.000-08:00

It’s less than a cup of coffee or a bag of chocolates, and you won’t gain weight.

It’ll support an aspiring author.

It’s a nice break from reality.

You’re thinking of getting your own BOB.

You’re in the mood for a quickie.

“The love scenes are sexy and very hot." ~ Kerin, from Two Lips Reviews

A “humorous and entertaining read.” ~ Shay, Sensual Reads

“Complete and leaves the reader pleasantly satisfied.” ~ Elizabeth, Fallen Angel Reviews.

“The description of what Bob does, and does not do is hilarious.” ~ Shayla, Romance Junkies.

My husband says it’ll make a man lucky tonight, LOL.

Find it at Forbidden Publications!

Writing

2006-11-12T10:41:00.000-08:00

I have a few WIPs that I'm not working on. Can I still call them WIP? One of them with a deadline of December 1! Aack!

I'm taking a break and got suckered into my first Jennifer Crusie book. I can't put it down! I'm almost finished with it, hope I'll finish it today so I can get back into my real life. I love it, but I hate it. I hate it because I can't stop reading it, and I had things I wanted to do this weekend. Don't you hate books like that? LOL.

Payday was Friday, but then the bank was closed and my money won't go in until Monday. I planned on using some of that money to download some ebooks, preferably Christmas stories b/c I haven't read one of them in a long time and I need to get in the mood to shop soon. Now it'll have to be my reward for finishing my next story!

What Lies in Winter

2006-11-07T04:07:00.000-08:00

What Lies In Winter
by Cassidy Kent
ISBN-10: 1-59279-628-1 (Electronic)
ISBN-13: 978-1-59279-628-1 (Electronic)

When workaholic Hayley goes on a much-needed holiday to her favorite cabin hideaway tucked deep in the mountains of the Mammoth ski resort, she doesn’t expect to meet the beast of a man occupying her rental.

Bestselling mystery author, Nicholas Rhiordan, happens to have the same plan in mind, vacationing in his luxury cabin. He wants nothing better than to be left alone to finish his next novel, but when Hayley makes a surprise appearance, he discovers she’s hell-bent on disrupting his peaceful balance. Like any feral beast, his only recourse is to throw her out on her ass in a heap of snow and hope that she gets the hint.

When a relentless blizzard forces them to share the same quarters, their fiery personalities and equally combustible attraction could melt the ice caps off the snowy mountains. Once the storm blows over, will their connection fizzle like a snow flurry or will they pen a perfect ending?

Genres: Contemporary / Voyeurism / Interracial
Heat Level: 2 Length: Novella (22k words)

One Sinful Night

2006-10-16T04:56:00.000-07:00

Want to snuggle with him?

2006-10-11T04:01:00.000-07:00

You can on December 10. My Christmas erotica, S'MORES, is being released by Phaze. Several other authors have Phaze Snugglers coming out soon.

Those Christmas songs I've been listening to paid off. Now if only I could get my shopping done. I haven't even started.

I have a Halloween story coming out as well, and it's my first vampire! I'll hope you'll read it and tell me what you think, because I never thought to write about vampires. It was fun! ONE SINFUL NIGHT is coming soon from The Wild Rose Press and can be found on their website.

What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

Christmas songs

2006-09-20T15:25:00.000-07:00

I've been listening to Christmas songs today, trying to get "in the mood" as I write a Christmas story. It's almost finished, and I hope to have it submitted by Monday.

This is new to me. I never thought to write short stories and I never thought to write seasonal stories. It's fun, and opens up a new wave of creativity.

Contest Submission

2006-09-07T19:06:00.000-07:00

I just submitted a short erotica to a contest for Halloween stories. I'm not sure they'll be interested. I think it's pretty good, but I've never written paranormal in my life. It's not so paranormal that it's creepy scary, and they are probably used to something much more imaginative and gruesome than my writing. But it was fun. I have other ideas for "short paranormals". Now I just have to write them. If I get this contracted, I know I will do my next paranormal. It'll give me more courage and inititiave, I think. And if I don't get it, well it was fun anyway and it helps to develop my muse.

Changing Seasons

2006-09-06T16:16:00.000-07:00

I love the change in weather. It's been a hot and dry summer, the hottest I can remember having in a long time, but it's staring to cool down. The temperatures haven't been in the triple digits in the last few days, and I can see the trees move with the breeze. It's crisp in the mornings, just the way I like it, but you can still wear shorts.

I haven't mowed all summer, and last year we had to mow every two weeks just to keep the grass cut. It sucks, in a way, but then again I've had more time to write. The lake is lower than I ever remember it being, so much that bones of a human body in a rusted "drum" were found in the "lake" yesterday. Maybe God hadn't let it rain for a reason, because no telling how long this body has been there or would continue to be there. We've been bitching about the triple digits, but a family may have found their missing loved one. It's tragic no matter what, but I couldn't imagine the feeling of just "not knowing".

Of course, it's mostly bones now and they have to do forensics, etc. etc. to determine who it could be. Creepy, isn't it? And people wonder how I get my ideas. ;)

Blogging

2006-09-04T16:40:00.000-07:00

Ok, I'm going to try this blog thing. A little about me, I write erotica "quickies" under the pen name Jalena Burke. I have one out from Forbidden Publications, another coming in November, and have plans to submit a Halloween contest and a Christmas submission. I write short stories, but have a longer one in the works.

I also work full time and write RS under another name.

I just received my very first review for my short story, ME, MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR, AND BOB. http://www.twolipsreviews.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=189&Itemid=36
I'm very excited about this!

I have a contest until October 1 for a great basket of prizes. Check it out at my website.