BPW: Spotlight on Em Petrova

Em Petrova is a writer of hot, lover of all things coffee, devotee of books, and worshipper of the iPod. She penned her first novel at the age of twelve, and after gaining an arts degree, has returned to her literary roots. She loves to dig deep into the souls of her unique characters and uncover their secret desires when she doesn’t have her nose in a great new read. You can find more about her sexy stories at http://www.empetrova.com

When immortals Will and Evangeline are thrown together by a phenomenon known as The Calling, they share their blood and bodies, entwining their minds and souls. But Evangeline has been yanked from the arms of her mortal love, Sean, and the echo of his touch never leaves her. Will and Sean make a pact to share the woman they love and find new desires arising in the arms of each other.

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When the husband Lillian LeClair has been bound to since World War II takes her on vacation which turns out to be a tour of cemeteries, she is bombarded by glimpses into a mysterious man’s soul as well as memories of her life as a mortal. Once she realizes this mystery man is tracking her, she is frantic to escape. But the phenomenon known as the Calling has her in its grip and Lillian is aboard the runaway train which will inevitably link them.

Famous and centuries-old sculptor Nathan Halbrook is on the receiving end of Lillian’s Call, and is tormented to discover the woman he’s waited years for is the wife of another man. As Nathan and Lillian come face to face, they find themselves embroiled in the puzzling events surrounding her delivery into immortal life. With the holes of her memory plugged, a sacrifice is made to keep her Walking and in the arms of her immortal mate.

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Forbidden desires play out in three mind-blowing stories of clandestine affairs, secrets kept, and thrilling mysteries. Together these stories create a collection of titillating fantasies for the reader as she dips her feet in the waters of romance, adventure, and new destinations. Forbidden offers a sampler of genres from the sensuous story of two male friends enjoying a weekend away in Camp Buddies, to the whirlwind affair between a rocker and a backstage beauty in Rock Star, to a sexy all-female murder mystery weekend in Mystery Lover.

Camp Buddies—Ian embarks on a camping trip with his best friend Guy, only to discover Guy has nurtured a flame for him for years. Swiftly, he gives himself up to the passions two men can share, but as their time together draws to a close, Ian despairs, unsure whether this fledgling relationship can withstand the pressures of the world.

Rock/Star—When Magnolia Marks meets rocker Sig Locke backstage after a concert, she thinks their instant connection is a one-time deal. After his roadie shows up on her doorstep with a ticket to exotic Maldives, she jumps at the chance to spend a week with the man who haunts her. She expects to relax at his beach house, but instead she finds Sig is keeping her separate from his world. Can she scale the emotional wall between his life in the spotlight and her simpler existence? And is Sig hiding something, or guarding his heart?

Mystery Lover—Noelle is leery when she’s invited to an all female Murder Mystery Party held at a nearby mansion. The invitation boasts a memorable night of conspiracy and corruption among contestants. And though she’s never considered intimacy with another woman, it’s obvious that her hostess Rosalyn thinks it’s high time she did. As Noelle uncovers the whodunits, she learns exactly who she’d like her first girl-on-girl experience to be with. And it’s definitely not in the bedroom with the usual tools.

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Jane is a wife and mother who’s stuck in a rut. Spending too much time at the gym perfecting her physique, she learns that what she really wants is someone new to share her body with.

After Margot’s divorce, she’s feeling frumpy and unloved. Until one day Jane corners her in the dressing room and makes it perfectly clear that she finds her ripe curves desirable.

Together, the couple shares the passion they thought long dead, and in doing so, discover they harbor a deeper need—to find love.

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: When Jane's husband Ethan discovers his wife has been dipping into the honey jar, he demands a taste of the decadent pleasure. But Jane's new lover Margot is newly divorced and shies from the idea of being with another man. Frustrated, but willing to be patient, Ethan is allowed to watch his wife experience mind-blowing pleasure, vowing that soon he will have Margot in his arms. However, there is more to Margot's hesitation than entering a relationship with a married couple. Her ex is pressuring her—leaving her leery of men and afraid of dragging Jane and Ethan into it. While battling her attraction for Ethan, she shoots down Jane's request to make their relationship a true threesome. Can Ethan help Margot overcome her fear of him and gain her trust, as well as put a stop to her ex's harassment?