Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming

So I'm a little late on this, but I still had to share. Look at whose mainstream debut made RT Magazine's September 2013 issue with the TOP PICK! for Erotic Romance!!!!!

Seriously, when I first saw it via a post to my street team, Parker Pimpin' Posse, by Chelle Olson, I was like . . .  

*Pay no attention to all themz chinz ;)*

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE . . .

Publisher's Weekly . . . THE Publisher's Weekly . . . had this to say about A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS:

“Smoldering sex scenes and a cliffhanger ending will have erotica fans panting for more.”—Publishers Weekly

Y'all really want to read it now, right? Please, oh please, oh please read it!!! And you can even get it a day before everyone else!!! True story.

For those of you who may not be aware, Random House (I still get a little giddy whenever I use their name because they're MY publishing house, what-what?!) is allowing Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY to do a book launch on 8/26/2013 at 7:00 PM EST, which is actually the day BEFORE the official release. I will be there to say a few words and try to make y'all want m'body . . . erm, that is to say my body of work. And I'll even sign it. P.S. I'll also be signing boobs, but cleavage only.

If you can't be there - or if you're a stalker (okay by me) - I'll also be making an appearance at Books-A-Million in Louisville, KY on 8/31/2013 at 3:00 PM EST.

And if that still isn't enough CLP for ya, you can catch me at ScareFest in Lexington, KY 9/13-15th. I'm not the only attraction there. Seriously, it's one of the nation's largest horror and paranormal conventions. I'm looking forward to the stargazing, myself.

But iffin' you can't make it to any of these places, no worries. You can pick up A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS from your neighborhood bookstore (and if they don't have it, you should totally demand they carry it), or you can order it online. In fact, you can pre-order both A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS and A MILLION GUILTY PLEASURES now!!! Just go to my website and scroll to the bottom for handy-dandy links to all your favorite retailers.

Stay tuned to this bat channel for more promotional goodness, headed your way. And as always, THANK YOU for your continued support! You have no idea how very much it means.

Your New Book Boyfriend: Noah Crawford

Do you know Noah Crawford from my newest series, Million Dollar Duet? Would you like to get to know him before anyone else? Well, you can. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Duet, let me give you an introduction. 

Noah Crawford is a drop-dead gorgeous business mogul who has virtually everything he wants – everything, that is, except a woman to satisfy his most basic physical needs. But after things with his ex went south and left him with an irreparable broken heart, Noah isn’t looking to get involved in a serious relationship ever again. Which is why he jumps at the opportunity to enter into a two-year contract with Lanie Talbot, a sexy 24-year-old virgin who, in exchange for $2 million, has agreed to make herself available to him whenever and however he wants. Both may have their own reasons for signing onto the terms, but what neither of them ever expected was to fall in love. Now, they’ll have to attempt to keep the truth of their relationship from everyone else, including Lanie’s family and a business partner whose goal is to take everything Noah holds dear.

Get to know Noah before the rest of the world does when A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS releases on 8/27/2013. You can become a friend on his page at the link below, and follow his journey leading up to the first time he met Lanie Talbot. Interact with him, flirt a little, and get an insider's view. 

Please remember to be respectful and play nice. For those of you who might need a reminder, Noah is not a real person, but his characterization will be properly represented.

Noah is on Instagram and Twitter!

Also, don't forget to follow my website for updates!

Do You Have What It Takes?

*climbs onto boulder with bullhorn at the ready, a screeching sound piercing the air when it keys up*

Attention, please? My street team, Parker’s Pimpin’ Posse (P3), is currently recruiting new members. I’d like to introduce you to P3’s admin, Alicia Justice, and co-admins, Jb Ramos and Maureen Morgan. I’ll turn it over to Alicia now.

*Ali takes bullhorn and steps up, cheer captain’s smile in place*

For those of you who might not know, a street team consists of an elite selection of diehard pimpsters who are gung-ho when it comes to spreading the word about an author and his/her work. With the upcoming release of the Million Dollar Duet, we want to be sure we have a strong team in place and raring to go well before the drop date for A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS. It’s not all work, though. We have a lot of fun in P3. To ensure we have a well-rounded experience, we’ve opted for an application process. If you’re interested, please complete the application here or below, fully. Don’t be afraid to brag on yourself a bit and really show us what you’ll bring to the table - long fur coat, cane, pimp hat, and all. This will be a selective process of a limited number, so once you’ve submitted your application, be sure to look for your invitation to become a P3 in your email inbox. Oh, and spread the word … it just might be your first chance to show us what mad skills you possess *wink*

*CL shoves Ali off the rock and pries the bullhorn from her hands* Thank you, Ali. Couldn’t have said it better myself. *smiles while chanting under breath* Please let someone fill out an application. Please let someone fill out an application. Please let someone fill out an application . . .

Um, right, so . . . this is a thing, huh? Maybe Noah Crawford, himself, will even join the group and regal us with half naked pictures. Oh, wait. That’s not true. Unlike these big advertising firms, I can’t lie. Sex sells, so um . . . pshhh . . . I don’t know . . . should I promise favors??? No, no, no . . . that’s prostitution. How about you apply and I say thank you with a not so creepy smile? And then promise you my first born, who’s actually getting ready to turn 16, so he still has a couple of good years left in him if you need someone to do chores around the house? I’ll even still pay his college tuition. Yeah, that works.

My name is CL Parker, and I approve this message.

I look forward to working with each of you! *hopeful smile with fingers crossed*

FLYAS!
~C~

*Disclaimer* CL Parker will not actually give you her first born child. This is a free advertisement, shameless and unapologetic in nature.

I WANNA BE A PIMP IN CL PARKER'S POSSE!!!

F.U.N. at R.A.G.T.

As many of you are probably aware from the many Facebook posts, I attended Lori Foster’s Reader and Author Get Together (RAGT) in Ohio over the weekend. It was my first experience at this particular convention, as well as my first experience of really being able to participate as an author. I have Darynda Jones to thank for that.

Speaking of Darynda Jones . . . She was my bunk mate. Bless her. Not entirely sure she will ever agree to do so again. I’m kidding. She’s an amazing woman, and I’m very lucky to be able to call her my friend. Just look at how she represented Team CLP!!! She made me look good, but then again, my T-shirt made her look pretty damn spectacular in this pic as well. LOL! Right behind her is the bed where we “slept” with each other. *waggles brows* If those walls could talk . . . they might have whispered words of condolence to the incomparable Mrs. Jones. *snort*

But Darynda wasn’t the only one representing Team CLP at the convention. Check out these gorgeous hotties!!! No, your eyes are not deceiving you. That's Gayle Donnelly and Robyn Mackenzie (authors of the Blood Feud series) on either side of Darynda Jones, and on the end, is the admin of my Parker's Pimpin' Posse street team and owner of Jitterbug PR, Alicia Justice.

The original NOLA girls were back together again. Robyn Mackenzie, me, Gayle Donnelly, Patricia Dechant, and Britta Urquhart. We are so LOUD when we're together, mostly because of all the laughing which tends to draw even more people in.

There was debauchery to be had . . . and booze. Patrón might have been a culprit. In my defense, I don't recall purchasing very many of the margaritas and shots that found their way in front of me. Pretty sure there was a conspiracy going on, but I got wise to it after that first night. Think I'll just take this opportunity to add a bit of a disclaimer *clears throat* No NYT and USA Today bestselling authors were harmed in the making of this adventure, but we annihilated some onion rings and beer cheese sauce. Patricia Dechant, aka C. S. Maxwell, obviously had a lascivious affair going on with them, and I've got the proof. Have a look here:

Darynda and I were quite entertained.

Friday was our dear friend, Britta Urquhart's 40th birthday! That's her . . . down there . . . standing up . . . with all the, um, blue shirt between Robyn and Gayle's heads. She looks FABULOUS, doesn't she??? 

So fabulous in fact, that she ended up handcuffed to cover model extraordinaire, Billy Freda!! The poor dear . . . 

*disclaimer* Blame Patricia Dechant for the blurry photos. My bestie cannot take a clear pic to save her life. This was a theme. I kid you not.

Obviously, I was afraid for Britta, and being the amazing friend I am, I had to help get her out of those handcuffs. Otherwise, how would I get in them? You see the type of sacrifice I'm willing to make for my friends? 

I'm sworn to secrecy on the topic of Britta's expression in this pic, but LOOK at how determined I am to set her free. My devotion knows no bounds. True story. 

They were plastic cuffs for chrissakes and NOTHING was working. I was understandably worried that Britta might be handcuffed to a gorgeous cover model for the rest of her life (read: I might never be handcuffed to a gorgeous cover model for the rest of my life).

And then Scott Nova showed up to save the day. Naturally, I shoved those other two out of my way, used them as stepping stones to get at Scott, and then assumed the position . . . for my photo op, of course. My hero! 

*girly swoon*

Psst . . . Scott Nova is a total fangirl. Even asked me to autograph his abs so he could have it tattooed there, but I refused because tattoos are forever, but our love affair might not be - on my side, not his. True story. Ask him yourself. 

However, THIS love affair will last a thousand lifetimes. Ladies and gents, let me introduce you to Robyn Peterman, author of How Hard Can It Be? and Pirate Dave's hot little mama. Go to that link and check her out. This lady is the total package, and I wanted to stick her in my pocket and steal her away. She wouldn't have complained. As you can tell by the pic below, she couldn't keep her hands off me. It was quite embarrassing how badly she wanted my body. Accosted me and all . . . (pay no attention to the Michelin man that found his way around my waist - apparently, I'm irresistible). 

As is Robyn, so I gave in. And our love affair began. Don't tell Darynda or Scott or Patricia or Billy or Brandon (the bartender). It'll break their hearts. 

But the absolute BEST time I had was when this gal was on the scene. Jowanna Delong Kestner, admin of Pimpin' Reads and the designer of my website. Jo couldn't say ANYTHING without causing me to double over in side-splitting laughter. I love her! I love her! I love her! And she represented, too . . . 

I got to meet a few other incredible ladies as well: Amanda Usen, Macy Beckett, Julie Lindsey, Donna McDonald, and J.M. Madden. Please check out each of these amazing authors, bloggers, and models. They help make our world go 'round and have left permanent fingerprints on my heart. *sniffle*

I never wanted RAGT to come to an end, but alas, all good things must. After all, I have copy edits for book #2 in my Million Dollar Duet, A MILLION GUILTY PLEASURES, waiting in my inbox with a hot deadline. Plus, being around all the word lovers, talking about plots, characters, and story arcs is THE most important part of conventions because it stokes that spark into a full-on inferno and I MUST write 'til I die, which will never happen because writing makes me feel alive. And with that, I'm out.

FLYAS!

~C~

1K GIVEAWAY

Announcing a super fabulous, divaliscious 1K GIVEAWAY!!! Thanks to you beautiful people and all your support, I've managed over 500 LIKES on my   C. L. Parker official Facebook page in a very short amount of time. Now, I want to DOUBLE that! That's right! Let's try for 1000 LIKES on that page by the release date for A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS, 8/27/2013. If we reach our goal by midnight on 8/26/13, two lucky winners will get their hands on some fantastic prizes. 

One lucky winner will receive an autographed paperback of all THREE books in the Supernova Saga, as well as an autographed copy of A Million Dirty Secrets and a FLYAS T-shirt.  

A second winner will receive an autographed copy of A Million Dirty Secrets, a FLYAS T-shirt, and a $25 Amazon gift card.  You can enter via the Rafflecopter widget below!  Best of luck to you, and as always . . .

FLYAS!

~C~ 

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Show Me Yours And I'll Show You Mine

*covers eyes* No, no, no . . . I was just trying to get your attention. I swear it!!!

*peeps through fingers, relieved to see everyone still has their clothes on*

Okay, then. Long time, no blog. Yes? The good news: I've been super busy in an attempt to get my latest bit of sexiness out on the shelves for ya. The even BETTER news: I have another release date, title, blurb, and cover reveal!!!

*the crowd goes wild, confetti falls from the ceiling, some gets in my mouth and I look like an idiot trying to spit it out, someone's thong lands on the stage, and a random crowd surfer takes a leap* Seriously? Simmer down, sirs and misses. *picks up the thong and stuffs it in her pocket*

Book #2 in the Million Dollar Duet, A MILLION GUILTY PLEASURES, will be released February 11, 2014, just in time for Valentine's Day! 

"But, C, we don't even know what it's about," you say. "How's about a little blurb for it?" 

By golly, that's a stupendous idea! *infomercial smile*

Two million dollars secured Noah Crawford the most enticing woman he has ever known. Initiating Delaine Talbot into a sensuous world of pleasure took them both to the bring--again and again. But when Noah discovers why the beautiful innocent sold her body to the highest bidder, he's faced with the hardest thing he ever had to do: Set her free.

Lanie can't believe Noah would let her go. Doesn't he know they share a bond deeper than sex--a connection too powerful to sever? Not even a treacherous enemy out to destroy Noah or the dark secret haunting the multimillionaire can keep them apart. But first Lanie has to show him that he belongs to her, even if it means risking everything for a love that can never be bought or sold.

You should DEFINITELY read the Million Dollar Duet in order. No harm in pre-ordering/picking up your copies as soon as they drop, though. Paperbacks and/or ebooks will be available from these major retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, iBookstore, Kindle, Nook, and Books-A-Million (to name only a few) ... OR ... you can order direct from RandomHouse. A MILLION GUILTY PLEASURES is not yet available for pre-order, but stay tuned to this channel, folks ;)

And now for the cover reveal. Isn't it sexy?

~Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend,

but pearls are so much more fun~

Just a bit of housecleaning . . . I will need to start directing traffic on my Facebook account to my C. L. Parker author page, and I'm hoping you might help me out by making sure you're a follower there. Also, I wouldn't mind if you knew a friend or two who might be interested in doing the same. I'll be posting all my book related updates there, and will likely be more present on that page than my personal page from here on out. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

FLYAS!

~C~

Holy Hotness, Bardman!

It's unusual of me to post book reviews to my blog, but because this is one from a new, up and coming author, I decided I would. Sort of like "paying it forward" I suppose. So here goes . . .



 Swingers by Abyrne Mostyn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this novella under a recommendation from a few friends. New author, first book, self-publication. I honestly figured it would be amateurish, not necessarily a bad thing as I firmly believe every author's writing grows with each word they write. While I prefer a more traditional formatting, this book was very well written.

How clever ... a story that spans the length of one night, but from four points of view. Not saying that's never been done before, though it was a perfect way to tell this story.

The hotness factor Mr. Mostyn has provided is a solid Oh My Gawd!!!! I do believe I learned a thing or five. In trying to keep this review PG, I'll leave it at that.

In closing, if you enjoy a short, albeit smokin' hot read that packs the very pleasurable punch of a full sized erotica novel and more than tickles your Fancy, THIS is perfect for you.

View all my reviews

FLYAS!

~CLP~