WICKED BEAT BLOG TOUR ~ INTERVIEW WITH OLIVIA CUNNING

YAY! It's my stop on the Wicked Beat Blog Tour, brought to you by Sourcebooks. My stop includes an interview with Olivia Cunning.

  Series: Sinners on Tour #4
Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publication Date: 8/6/13
Format: eARC
Source: Received from publisher for review

From the moment he lays eyes on Sinners’ new front of house soundboard operator, drummer Eric Sticks knows he has to make Rebekah his. Unfortunately, she’s too busy trying to seduce guitarist Trey Mills to pay him much attention. Rebekah never planned to fall for the tall, goofy drummer with the weird sense of humor and a heart the size of the galaxy. But Eric makes her laugh and his constant attention makes her feel sexy and irresistible–exactly what she needs after the things her last lover said to her. A woman who gives as much as she takes, Rebekah makes Eric feel like a total stud–exactly what he needs after surviving a decade of watching the incredibly talented members of Sinners from the wings.

 

Interview with Olivia Cunning
 

Sticks was more lighthearted than the other Sinners. Did this make him easier or harder to write?
OC:  I loved writing Eric, because I never know what is going to pop out of his mouth. Some days, nothing would pop out of his mouth and it’s hard to come up with corny jokes when you try. So I guess it would depend on if my own corn-ball sense of humor was in full gear or not. I knew Eric pretty well by the time I wrote his book, so it made it easier to write. I have the most difficult time with writing the second book of a series. The first book is new and exciting and I can’t get the words out fast enough. Then I get to book two and I don’t know all the characters very well yet, and the excitement has waned a bit, so I struggle a bit. By the time I get to the third, fourth and fifth books, I know the characters, so I’d say Eric’s book was fairly easy to write, because Eric and all the other guys were fully formed in my mind by that time. Sed’s on the other hand…


Rebecca's ex, Isaac, had an interesting secret. Did you have this planned going into Wicked Beat, or was it a surprise to you, too?

OC:  This will be hard to answer without spoilers. I knew Rebekah had her “problem” and I knew it was Isaac who had caused her to feel bad about it, but I wasn’t sure why he would be such a jerk to her. His reason for being a jerk was the only solution that made sense to me, because he’s not a jerk by nature. And of course by having that particular secret, Trey got to help Rebekah and Eric in way that only Trey can help. *wink* (That’s the most convoluted answer to a question ever!)


What song would best describe Eric and Rebecca's relationship?
OC:  The theme song for Wicked Beat is “The High Road” by Three Days Grace. But in actuality, I’d say their perfect song is “Alive” by Adelita’s Way. I’d already used that song on Double Time’s play list, though, so didn’t want to use it again. It’s a great song and when you first fall in love you DO feel more alive than usual, but it’s especially true for Rebekah. I come up with official play lists for all the books, which isn’t particularly easy. You know, I’ve found there aren’t as many metal love songs out there as there are in other music genres. This woman broke my heart (that b*tch!) songs? Yeah, plenty of those in the metal genre. But not so many lovey-dovey love songs.

 ** Great songs! Here are links for "The High Road" and "Alive". **


What's your favorite aspect of writing these books, the relationship between the guys and their loves, or between the Sinners?
OC:  Both of course! It really depends on my mood. If I’m in THE mood, I so enjoy putting some heat on the page. When I want to be entertained and laugh, I stick the Sinners together in a room and let them interact. They never fail to amuse me. If I’m feeling all maudlin and emotional, it’s time for a mushy scene. When I’m excited and hyper, I like to write concert scenes. I guess it’s a good thing I’m moody or my books would be rather dull and one-dimensional. Today? Hmm, I feel like writing a concert scene.


Your all-time favorite drummer?
OC:  The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold. That’s why the book is dedicated to him.

**I cheated. I knew this would be OC's answer. Here is the "Top 5 Avenged Sevenfold Videos featuring Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan".


Now that the last book is out, is there anything you would like to say to fans of Sinners on Tour?
OC:  Being on the Sinners Tour bus was the wildest ride of my life. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope you’ll stick around for the next tour with Exodus End. Even the sexiest of rock stars need their groupies to survive. I love you all and the Sinners love you too.

 Thank you so much to Olivia! *wipes tear*

Sinners on Tour Series

 

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My Reviews of:
Backstage Pass  |  Rock Hard  |  Hot Ticket  |  Double Time  |  Wicked Beat

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About the author

Combining her love for romantic fiction and rock ‘n roll, Olivia Cunning writes erotic romance centered around rock musicians. Raised on hard rock music from the cradle, she attended her first Styx concert at age six and fell instantly in love with live music. She's been known to travel over a thousand miles just to see a favorite band in concert. As a teen, she discovered her second love, romantic fiction -- first, voraciously reading steamy romance novels and then penning her own. Growing up as the daughter of a career soldier, she's lived all over the country and overseas. She recently moved to Galveston, Texas.
 

Connect with Olivia Cunning at:

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REVIEW: WICKED BEAT (SINNERS ON TOUR #4) by OLIVIA CUNNING

Series: Sinners on Tour #4
Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publication Date: 8/6/13
Format: eARC
Source: Received from publisher for review
Rating: 5 stars

From the moment he lays eyes on Sinners’ new front of house soundboard operator, drummer Eric Sticks knows he has to make Rebekah his. Unfortunately, she’s too busy trying to seduce guitarist Trey Mills to pay him much attention. Rebekah never planned to fall for the tall, goofy drummer with the weird sense of humor and a heart the size of the galaxy. But Eric makes her laugh and his constant attention makes her feel sexy and irresistible–exactly what she needs after the things her last lover said to her. A woman who gives as much as she takes, Rebekah makes Eric feel like a total stud–exactly what he needs after surviving a decade of watching the incredibly talented members of Sinners from the wings.

So. Wicked Beat happened ... and IT WAS AWESOME. Guys, this book gave was full of happy, sexy times. Flat-out fun and sexy and yeah, it was wicked.

I've never made it a secret that Eric Sticks wasn't high on my list of Most Wanted Sinners. It was never that I didn't like and enjoy him. I mean, come on, Eric has been involved in some truly epic scenes throughout the Sinners on Tour series. Who can forget the bathtub scene in Backstage Pass, when Eric treated Myrna to a lovely hair conditioning? Or in Hot Ticket, when he was a lively participant in Jace and Aggie's bedroom shenanigans? Eric's always been around -- watching-- the other guys meet their special ladies and fall in love. So yeah, I've always liked Eric a lot, but never really considered him as a man to really covet.

Consider me a changed woman, because not only do I now love Mr. Sticks, but he now joins Sedric Lionheart at the top of my Sinners list. And believe me, I have spent much time talking, considering, and reconsidering this list throughout the series, and I do not take the rankings lightly. I have major love for Sed, so to put Eric by his side, that truly tells you how much I loved him. I think most readers will come away from Wicked Beat with a new perception of Eric. He's still the funniest guy in the group, but now I know how thoughtful and loving he is. Eric also has a lot of insecurities, which was something I never saw coming. This made him so endearing to me. I just wanted to snuggle and smoosh Eric until he could see how truly amazing he was. I am beyond thrilled that he finally found his perfect match in Rebekah.

Rebekah. I guess I am full of declarations because now I have to say that Rebekah is my new favorite Sinners Lady. Rebekah saw Eric for who he was: funny, sexy, and amazing. She not only accepted his goofy nature, complete lack of verbal filter, and constant honesty, she embraced it. Rebekah and Eric complemented each other in every way. And their playfulness, it was so cute. Speaking for someone who feels waaaaay more comfortable being silly and playful than super intense and sexy (as if) I appreciate that Cunning made these two into such relatable characters.

Now here's where I get sad. Wicked Beat is the last of the Sinners on Tour books to be released, though not technically the last in the series. I am not known for my control, and there was no way I wasn't reading Double Time the moment I got it in my greedy little hands. That means this book, it's the end of a really fantastic, and actually life-changing time for me. I know, I know, I sound really melodramatic here, but it's true.  Olivia Cunning's books marked a shift in the books that I read and enjoy, found me a lot of new friends, and changed how I looked at a lot of aspects of love and life. I have honestly had some of the best reading moments from these books. I've had a lot of fun conversations with many fellow readers. Particularly about cherry suckers. Yeah, those conversations aren't fit for polite company.

Wicked Beat was so entertaining, so freaking hot, romantic. I love the Sinners even more than before and I wish this darn band was real! Eric and Rebekah were so endearing, and a fabulous couple. I had high expectations for Wicked Beat. It was everything I hoped for. And so much more. Thanks OC.


Favorite Quotes:

  She laughed. "You're like Mr. Romance and Mr. Porn Star wrapped in one."
  "Sorry. I have this bad habit of saying everything that pops into my head. I know it's a total turnoff. I'll try harder to stay quiet."
  "Actually, I kinda like it."
  He quirked an eyebrow at her. "You do?"
  She nodded.
 "You're weird."
  "You're weird, too," she said defensively.
  "I guess that means we're perfect for each other." He stared into her eyes, challenging her to deny it. 
  "I guess so," she said.  ~eARC, 23%



  "Is it too soon to tell you I love you?" She snuggled her face into his chest so her words were muffled. "If it's too soon, I won't say it."
  His heart swelled to bursting. He was pretty sure he was going to start crying if he said more than a few words, so he said only three.
  "I love you."  ~eARC, 38%

Sinners on Tour Series

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My Reviews of:
Backstage Pass  |  Rock Hard  |  Hot Ticket  |  Double Time

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About the author

Combining her love for romantic fiction and rock ‘n roll, Olivia Cunning writes erotic romance centered around rock musicians. Raised on hard rock music from the cradle, she attended her first Styx concert at age six and fell instantly in love with live music. She's been known to travel over a thousand miles just to see a favorite band in concert. As a teen, she discovered her second love, romantic fiction -- first, voraciously reading steamy romance novels and then penning her own. Growing up as the daughter of a career soldier, she's lived all over the country and overseas. She recently moved to Galveston, Texas.

Connect with Olivia Cunning at:

Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads

HOT TICKET BLOG TOUR ~ INTERVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

Welcome to my stop on the Hot Ticket Blog Tour! I am so thrilled to be participating in the celebration of the latest release for one of my favorite series and author. Today I have an interview with author Olivia Cunning and a giveaway! 

 Series: Sinners on Tour #4
Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publication Date: 2/13/13

There are things in bassist Jace Seymour’s past that he is unwilling to share with anyone. To cover his guilt and anguish, he seeks dominatrix Mistress V (Aggie) to temporarily placate his inner turmoil. Aggie doesn’t have much use for men–besides the power rush she gets when they’re begging for mercy at her feet–but Jace isn’t like her usual clients. His cool defiance and unexpected dominance in the bedroom drives her to distraction and quickly steals her heart. When circumstances threaten Jace’s position in Sinners, Aggie must help him regain his rightful place in the band while showing him that time and love can heal all wounds.

 

 

 

 

 

Interview with Olivia Cunning

 

 

Hot Ticket read as a much more thoughtful, darker story than the first three Sinners books. Was it harder to write?

OC: If by harder you mean that I required a large box of tissues to get me through it, then yes. If by harder you mean that it was a challenge to write, then… um, yes. But every book is hard to write. Especially when you get farther into writing a series and have to keep everything straight. I’m like, wait, what tattoo does he have on his left forearm? How old was he when that happened? What city are they in now? Is the bathroom on the left or right side of the tour bus? That’s the stuff that’s hard for me. Details. Writing the emotions, the dialogue, the actions; that’s the “fun” part.

 

Which song best describes Jace? Aggie?

OC: Jace is easy. His theme song is Pain by Three Days Grace. Aggie is a little tougher because she has two sides to her. The tough as nails dominatrix would be best described by the song Cold Hard Bitch by Jet. The part that wants Jace happy? I’m not sure there is a song for that, but the song Erase My Scars by Evans Blue is about as close as I’ve found to portraying what she’s about.

 

Did you have a playlist while writing Hot Ticket? Care to share any of the songs?

OC: I compiled the playlist after I wrote it (with the exception of Jace’s theme song), but I’d hear certain songs and they’d remind me of the book. That happens a lot when I listen to music. This song reminds me of such-and-such a book I’ve written. Or I’ll hear a song and think that needs to be incorporated into a book somewhere. I am so influenced by music.

The entire playlist for Hot Ticket is located here: http://oliviacunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/hot-ticket-official-playlist.pdf

Share as many as you like!

 

Aggie's role as a dominatrix was very well-written. Did you do a lot of research? What sort?

OC: Thanks. I worried about how her character would come across. She is a bit sadistic. I actually read about a hundred blog posts written by a real-life dominatrix. It was, um, interesting. She wrote anonymously, so I’m not sure who she is, but I’d like to thank her for bringing reality to the life of a domme for hire. And she shared her story of being sexually abused as a child. Very said. I think her posts added some of the emotion to this book. I was certainly affected by them.

 

Going into the series, did you always know that Jace had such a troubled past, or did that reveal itself as you wrote the books?

OC:  I knew he had a heartbreaking upbringing and I knew most of it centered around his parents (that Kara thing took me by total surprise, by the way), but I didn’t know the details until I got to the scenes. I usually write like that. I love discovering my characters as I go along. I always have to go back later and change things earlier in the story as things come to light, because so much is revealed to me in the moment as opposed to carefully plotted. That’s the best part about writing. The surprises! I’ve tried plotting books and writing them based on a tight outline. It bores me to tears. I like to discover things as I go.

 

I know you love your rockers (as do I!), is there anyone specific you based Jace, or any of his traits on?

OC:  He’s more based on a song then a person. Physically, he was originally inspired by Johnny Christ of Avenged Sevenfold, but like all of the Sinners, the personalities aren’t based on anyone. The personalities aren’t even inspired by anyone. In my mind the characters are unique, “real” individuals. And the song that drove Jace’s creation is Pain by Three Days Grace. If you don’t like metal music, at least read the first stanza of the lyrics. That’s Jace. 100%. Granted, I do sneak a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll lore into the books here and there. Can’t help myself. I always wonder if people pick up on those little nods to the real world. Occasionally, I’ll get a list from a fan that points them out. It’s like a treasure hunt! And occasionally, someone will point out a bit of lore I’d used and I didn’t even know it was lore. Here’s an example. Apparently, Metallica used a different rhythm guitarist for one of their tours because James Hetfield (singer and guitarist) had broken his wrist in a skateboarding accident. So he sang during the tour, but didn’t play guitar. I had NO IDEA. None. It’s weird that Double Time used a similar premise to introduce Reagan into the Exodus End mix. I wonder if I heard that somewhere in passing and incorporated it subconsciously. Strange how the mind works. Sorry, I’m rambling. About a different book, even.

**"Pain" is a fantastic song. Here's a link to the lyrics.

 

Rambling about Exodus End is welcome here!**

 

 

I always look to your Music Monday posts for good music recommendations (thanks for introducing me to Adelita's Way!). What band/song can you not stop listening to now?

OC:  Is this where I complain that we don’t get any good metal stations in Galveston? The rock station we get here plays too many pop songs. I used to listen to the radio to discover new songs and now I’m stuck listening to my old favorites as I’m not getting introduced to anything new. I suppose I’ll have to resort to Pandora, but their variety is a bit too far reaching. Too many B-sides of albums I already have. Occasionally I’ll find something new on there. Framing Hanley, for example. So lately I’ve been listening to Hot Ticket’s playlist, because I’ve been trying to get the right mix of songs. Are there any great up-and-coming bands out there right now? I could use some new music to obsess over.

 **Sirius Octane is your friend. Lots of A7X, Chevelle, 3DG, Metallica, Godsmack, FFDP, etc.**

 

Describe Hot Ticket, twitter-style.

OC:  Two people meet and fill a need in each other that neither realized existed. Stuff happens. Laughter and mayhem. Love and loss. And some hot sex!

Argh! It’s 5 characters too long. Modifying it Twitter style.

2 ppl meet & fill a need in each other that neither realized existed. Stuff happens. Laughter & mayhem. Love & loss. & some hot sex! #buyit

 

Major THANKS to Olivia for stopping by! If you haven't read this series, go get it NOW.  

 

 

 

 

Sinners on Tour Series

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Combining her love for romantic fiction and rock ‘n roll, Olivia Cunning writes erotic romance centered around rock musicians. Raised on hard rock music from the cradle, she attended her first Styx concert at age six and fell instantly in love with live music. She's been known to travel over a thousand miles just to see a favorite band in concert. As a teen, she discovered her second love, romantic fiction -- first, voraciously reading steamy romance novels and then penning her own. Growing up as the daughter of a career soldier, she's lived all over the country and overseas. She recently moved to Galveston, Texas.
 

Connect with Olivia Cunning at:

Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads

GIVEAWAY

I have one copy of Hot Ticket to give away, courtesy of Sourcebooks. This giveaway is US Only, 18+ years of age.


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{WICKED WINTER SATURDAYS} HOT TICKET (SINNERS ON TOUR #4) by OLIVIA CUNNING

Baby, it's cold outside! Time to snuggle up with a mug of hot chocolate (or a glass of wine!) and fall into a steamy, sexy book.
 

Wicked Winter Saturdays is a weekly post we started to challenge ourselves to read more steamy books and have a lot of fun. Feel free to join in. (let us know so we can add a link to your post).

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**The books featured on WICKED WINTER SATURDAYS are for adults. If you are under 18 years of age, or do not like smexy books, please stop here. **

Series: Sinners on Tour #4
Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publication Date: 2/13/13
Format: eARC
Source: Received from publisher, via NetGalley

There are things in bassist Jace Seymour’s past that he is unwilling to share with anyone. To cover his guilt and anguish, he seeks dominatrix Mistress V (Aggie) to temporarily placate his inner turmoil. Aggie doesn’t have much use for men–besides the power rush she gets when they’re begging for mercy at her feet–but Jace isn’t like her usual clients. His cool defiance and unexpected dominance in the bedroom drives her to distraction and quickly steals her heart. When circumstances threaten Jace’s position in Sinners, Aggie must help him regain his rightful place in the band while showing him that time and love can heal all wounds.

Alright, I have something different for you this week. Back in November, Autumn (from Autumn Review) came to visit me. We read Hot Ticket together. It was an experience. We decided to do a "chat review". We had tons of fun and we hope you enjoy it, too.

You can also listen to the audio review at Autumn After Dark. Beware: There's swearing. I think I may have dropped the f-bomb a few times. There's also tons of giggling, my husband interrupting, and the clinkage of beer bottles. Good times.

Hot Ticket Review Chat

On a scale of Trey, Reagan, Ethan, how hot was Hot Ticket?

Andrea: I would say it’s hotter. I would give it DT +1, because you have all the sexiness without the conflicting relationship dynamic. You have the good sex without the baggage. What about you?

Autumn: Yes, I would say for me it was hotter in a way because there was no conflicting emotions, no added drama of the emotional undercurrent that was DT. The sex was equally hot, but it was truly about their relationship.

Andrea: I was surprised too, because I didn’t think anything would ever top DT.

Autumn: Agreed. I was a wreck after DT.

Andrea: Only the fact that you were here kept me from being a wreck with Hot Ticket.

Autumn: Exactly.

*both laugh*

 

How do we feel about the timeline being concurrent with Rock Hard?

Autumn: I really liked it because the fact of the matter is that this is a big group of people we’re dealing with. So, it made sense that it would run parallel because multiple things are happening with that big of a group. It was a reminder to me of some of the things that happened in RH, since it’s been so long since I’ve read it. And going from reading DT, being the last book and then going back to see the original order, it was nice.

 

Andrea: It was almost like a reset. It was like; this is how it should be. I thought OC did a really great job, because Jace does meet Aggie in RH, but since it’s not Jace’s story, so you basically get Jace taking off all the time wondering why isn’t he paying more attention to Trey. I mean, I forgot about him a lot because he was always gone and she did a great job because it was like RH, but Jace’s story.  A different point of view sort of. I loved how in RH, Sed and Jess walk in on Jace and Aggie and OC incorporated all of that. It felt goood reading it from this POV.

Autumn: Yeah, I liked it.

 

 

Ok, How surprised were you about Jace’s past and Eric’s influence on his life and how it impacted Jace’s story?

Andrea: Makes Jace a much more memorable character, because I’ve always liked him but he was easy to forget because he was so quiet and closed off. I always wondered about Eric’s animosity and I always though it was because Jace replaced John. I always wondered why Jace was so willing to take Eric’s animosity. I was very surprised that extra emotional aspect to the story. So, that’s my answer.

Autumn: Ok. Yeah, I well I have always liked Jace, so I was excited about learning more about why he was so quiet. I mean we knew he dabbled in the bdsm lifestyle, but we didn’t really know the details or reasons why. There were some things I was surprised about as far as his past is concerned. I really liked learning about his connection with Eric, how he came into the band and his motivation for joining. I love him even more know than I did before.

Andrea: For sure.

 

What do we like the most about Aggie?

Andrea: I loved that she knew how to give Jace what he needed emotionally to be able to let go of his past, but she acknowledged why he felt the need to feel pain. She knew what he needed and wasn’t willing to let him push her away. And she knew how to break that shit down.

Autumn: I agree with everything you just said, but I also want to reiterate that while she broke him down, she never tried to change him. She didn’t want him to stop, even though they were dealing with some of those issues, she wasn’t trying to stop him from feeling that he needed the bdsm lifestyle. He needed it for a reason. She helped him work through the issues, but didn’t try to change him.

Andrea: She helped him embrace the pleasure with the pain.

Autumn: Yes!

Andrea: He needed both. She forced him to see that he was allowed pleasure. We are so smart.

Autumn: Yes.

*Laugh*

 

Are there any plot points that could have been expanded on?

Andrea: It’s hard to say this without spoilers, there is a surprise connection between Brian and Jace that I felt could have been more of a bigger confrontation between the two at the end. I mean, I felt like it could have been a bigger resolution.

Autumn: Agree. That was my biggest thing that could have been expanded on and I could have completely done without Aggie’s mom. That could have been touched on without really added the mom as much in the story.

Andrea: But, it provided for a few laughs.

Autumn: It did. For sure.

Andrea: Especially at the end.

 

What was your favorite scene, moment, or both?

Autumn: My favorite sexual scene would be the first scene between Jace, Aggie, and Eric. That was pretty hot. A close second, as far as the s.e.x. scenes go would be the second scene with Eric, Jace, and Aggie. That was pretty hot also. Then my favorite moment really made me Jace telling Aggie he loved her. That was pretty big.

Andrea: That was a slow burn.

Autumn: It was a slow burn and it really showed Jace in a more vulnerable way. I mean, this whole book, he’s pretty vulnerable, but I think that he allowed himself to feel love finally. He accepted it and allowed it. Other than the smoking hot sex scenes.

Andrea: That is a big moment. I would say my favorite moments that did not involve peen, I mean that was big and I loved it, but I really loved when the band and particularly Eric really started pulling Jace in and validated him. When they make music together and Eric acknowledges that Jace is one of the best bassist in the world, I really really, loved that. And, my favorite sexual scene is definitely both you mentioned. The first one especially. We hadn’t seen Eric up close and personal since book 1 when he held Myrna for Brian. He brings a lot of humor. Anyway, I really like the scenes where Eric participates. I really want to talk about where he sticks stuff.

Autumn: I wouldn’t. That would be spoilery. That was a big moment.

Andrea: I know. I know.

*Both pause to take a drink of beer.*

Andrea: I do like when he’s like “Your balls are touching my balls.”

*Both laugh*

Andrea: So, yeah, sexual wise, the same as you.

 

How do we feel about the group dynamic, which you just touched on?

Andrea: I loved it. I loved how it was like everyone else then Jace. But that was partially Jace’s fault. In a tight group that’s been together for years, has a long-standing history, but I loved how that brought Jace into the fold. They’re like brothers. Always teasing each other about sex, so yeah. I really liked there were no groupies. At this point they’re really weren’t any and I liked that because I don’t like groupies.

 

Autumn: My favorite thing about the group dynamic changing was that it really felt like they came together as a whole. I guess I felt like in the first few books; it was each guy had their own life separate from the band, they still have that but I felt like they really came together more as a family unit.

Andrea: Everyone’s taking care of everybody.

Autumn: Yeah, so I think that was my favorite thing about the group.

 

Ok, in order, the Sinner you would like to bone the most.

Andrea: You go first.

Autumn: Ok. My order would be. This might surprise you actually. My order would be Brian, Jace, Eric, Sed, and Trey.

Andrea: Why Eric? I’m surprised.

Autumn: I don’t know. I think Eric is pretty sexy.

 

Andrea: Yeah.

Autumn: And until this book, my order was different.

Andrea: What was your order before.

Autumn: My order before would have been Brian, Jace, Trey, Eric, Sed.

Andrea: My number one would be Brian or Sed. I know that’s kind of an unpopular pick, because Sed tends to rub people the wrong way, but he tends to rub me the right way. And so, you know I like my men aggressive.

Autumn: You need someone to take the leadership role.

Andrea: I do. I’m not comfortable being the leader. I’m not. Ok so, you know what’s really surprising is that I would think Trey would be near the top, but really I would go for Sed, Brian, Jace, Eric, and Trey. Because…

Autumn: I’m surprised!

Andrea: Why? What did you think I would pick?

Autumn: I thought you would say Brian and Sed would be the top two, but then I figured Trey would be your third and then maybe Jace and Eric.

Andrea: I just don’t like competition from men.

Autumn: *cracks up* me neither.

*Both laughing*

Autumn: I can’t compete with the dick.

Andrea: Trey is fantastic and he would probably be my favorite to hang out with, but…

Autumn: He would be a great buddy.

Andrea: It’s hard enough fighting off all the women groupies, let alone the men groupies. So, yeah my list is surprising. I’ll probably be one of the only people to say Sed. My number one choice.

Autumn: No. I think there are people like Sed. I think a lot of the people that like Jacob (Sole Regret)

Andrea: See, Jacob is my favorite.

Autumn: I like Gabe. Gabe, then Jacob. I’m not crazy about Adam.

Andrea: He’s got a lot of baggage.

Autumn: He’d be at the bottom of my list for those boys.

Ok, last question: HT in five words.

Andrea: Funny, sad, sexy, pain, and pleasure

Autumn: Ok. HT for me would be sad, sexy, tragic, funny, and love.

Andrea: Very good.

 

Autumn: Ok, I think we’re done.

*Both laugh AGAIN*

 

Favorite Quotes:

  He had that stereotypical bad boy look--leather, tattoos, and a giant chip on his shoulder--which was contradicted by the sweetest face she'd ever seen.

 
  "Your beauty steals my breath," he murmured.
  "Your kiss steals mine."


  God, the look on her face when they submitted to her was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen. She was all powerful--in total control.
  A goddess. A demon. An angel.


  When they stopped singing, Sed and Eric stared at each other in surprise. They knew it too. Jace's only regret was that Brian and Trey weren't there to share the moment.
  "That was awesome," Jace said. "Holy shit. Do it again."


  He focused on the pain, needing it as a cover, needing it to blot out the vivid pain that stained his soul black. With each lash, the white hot sensation pressed the darkness deeper, where he could pretend it didn't exist.

 

 

Sinners on Tour Series

(click the cover to read my reviews)

 

You can purchase Hot Ticket at:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository

SINNERS ON TOUR SERIES GIVEAWAY ~ HOT TICKET PREORDER EVENT

Sourcebooks Casablanca has a special offer going on for the release of Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunning which comes out on February 5^th! If you pre-order the book, they will send you an exclusive Sinners logo tattoo and one sexy Sinners hot pink guitar pick! But you have to hurry because they only have 1,000 of them available! You have until January 31^st or until quantities run out! Here is what you do:

 



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1. Pre-order the book (print or eBook) through any retailer (Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Indiebound, BAM, etc.) It's only $8.55 at Amazon and B&N!

2. Email your proof of purchase (receipt or picture of the receipt) to HotTicket@sourcebooks.com. Don’t forget to include your home address (US & Canada only please) so we can send you the tattoo and guitar pick! Yes, if you’ve already pre-ordered it months ago, that counts, you just have to show your receipt.

3. You will get an email back confirming when the items have been sent out. If you were not one of the first 1,000 people, you will also be alerted.

4. Enjoy Hot Ticket when you receive it in February!

 

And as a bonus Olivia has decided to run a contest of her own. Here are the details:

· Apply your temporary Sinners tattoo and take a
picture of you with your tat.

· Email your pic to Olivia at olivia@oliviacunning.com. With your permission, I will post the pictures of Sinners fans with their new Sinners temporary tattoos on Sinners website: http://www.sinnersontour.com/sinnersink.html. Trey’s comments included.

· Everyone who sends a pic to be posted on SinnersonTour.com will be entered to win a 7″ Kindle Fire HD and a $50 Amazon gift card to load it up with all your favorite ebooks (or buy diapers, whatever…).

· See all the details here: http://oliviacunning.wordpress.com/2012/12/16/cool-free-gifts-for-pre-ordering-hot-ticket/

Guys, I've already taken advantage of this fun giveaway. Here's my picture. See?

 

BUT WAIT! THERE'S ALSO A....

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I have the first three books in the series to give away, courtesy of Sourcebooks! That's right, you get

 

 

(click on covers to go to the GoodReads pages)

 

 

Don't. Miss. Out.

 

 

 

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{BLOG TOUR} DOUBLE TIME (SINNERS ON TOUR #3) by OLIVIA CUNNING

You guys. I am DYING here! I am so, so thrilled to be taking part in the Double Time Blog Tour, brought to you by Sourcebooks Casablanca. I kid you not, I sort of squealed when I got the invite to join the tour! I am a huge fan of the series and of author Olivia Cunning. In fact, Sinners on Tour is one of my very favorite series ever and Olivia is on my "Auto-Buy" author list. My stop on the tour includes an interview with the lovely, talented Olivia Cunning, and a GIVEAWAY.

Series: Sinners on Tour #3
Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publication Date: 11/6/12

Olivia Cunning delivers the perfect blend of steamy sex, heartwarming romance, and a wicked sense of humor in this menage story featuring the hottest guy in the Sinners band.

Trey Mills, the notoriously sexy Sinners rhythm guitarist, gives up his bisexual lifestyle and is swept into a hot, heady romance with Reagan Elliot, a female rock star sensation. But when Trey encounters Reagan's sexy bisexual roommate, Ethan Conner, he can no longer deny who he is or what he wants. Reagan heartily agrees to a solution that opens up a hot new world of sexual experience--and love--with the two men she wants the most.

My review of Double Time  

 

You can purchase Double Time at:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository

 

Interview with Olivia Cunning

 

Did you go into writing Double Time knowing what you wanted for Trey, or did the story come to you as you were writing?

 

Olivia: A little of both. I knew I was writing a ménage way before I started writing the book. I had no idea how I was going to get from point A to point B to point C. I always knew that Trey needed an alpha male. I wasn’t sure what he needed in a woman, but I think I found the right mix of sassy and sensitive in Reagan. The hardest part of fashioning Trey’s story was creating a woman who could love him enough to allow him to be true to himself. Because let’s face it. Trey is a high maintenance piece of work, but well-worth the effort.

(Trey is soooo worth it.)

 

 

Have you gotten any negativity for having written Trey as bisexual?

Olivia: Not for having written Trey as bisexual, but I have heard negativity about Trey not being sexually fulfilled by Reagan, as if I intended that to be a condition of his bisexuality as opposed to it being part of his personality. His lack of fulfillment is not a sweeping philosophical statement about bisexuality. It is not meant to imply that a bisexual person cannot commit to one person. That never even crossed my mind. I was floored when someone mentioned it. So here’s the down low. The lack of fulfillment thing is Trey’s personal hang-up. This fictional person, Trey, happens to find another fictional person named Ethan with the exact same hang-up (so they connect quickly) and here is this wonderful, yet fictional, woman who is willing to accept them both despite their I-need-both-male-and-female-loving hang-up. She embraces their hang-up at great personal sacrifice (yeah, right). That’s all it is. As unconventional as their relationship is, it’s what Trey needed to be happy. It’s no reflection upon anyone in the real world. I now wonder if there are people out there who think I was attempting to make a sweeping philosophical statement about butt plugs and anal retentive behaviors. I’ll put your mind at ease if this has been keeping you up at night. No, I was not. Certain characters like butt plugs because they like butt plugs. That’s all there is too it. Trey wants a man and a woman because he is a horny pleasure-seeker and likes the way it makes him feel on a physical and emotional level. Ethan and Reagan are in complete agreement. That’s all there is too it. No hidden agendas or intended offense.

(How much do I love this answer? So much!)

 

At any point, did you ever consider pushing Trey and Brian into a romantic relationship?

Olivia: No. That would have made the tour bus really awkward. Jace would have been totally freaked out by them making out all the time. And I don’t think Trey would have made a good mother for Brian’s children, even if they were adopted. Heck, I didn’t know Trey had a thing for Brian until the exact moment that Myrna knew. So by then, I was already way too invested in Brian and Myrna working out and Brian getting that perfect family he’s always wanted to even consider letting Trey’s misguided affection interfere. Besides, Trey always gets his way. This was a good lesson for him. They’re all happier the way it turned out, even if they do reflect upon what could have been.

(Now I'm picturing Jace all red-faced and embarrassed!)

 

Did you ever worry about adding Ethan to Trey and Regan's relationship as an equal partner?

Olivia: I tried writing the ménage with Ethan just being a spare penis at first. Two pages of discarded text later, it was apparent that he had to be an equal partner or someone was going to end up with another concussion (Trey). Mostly because Ethan was still so in love with Reagan and him pretending he didn’t care about her lasted all of two seconds in the bedroom. So I decided not to bother making Ethan feel used and instead went back and amped up the emotions in his scene alone with Trey. Trey and Ethan are both used to getting their way. Trey lays on the charm and Ethan lays on the macho bullcrap, which, if they were vying for top dog, would have led to a hundred pages of very unsexy drama before they figured out how to make it work for all three of them. I was ready for the smexy by that point and not feeling the drama.

 (I love an author who can just get to the "meat" of the story.)

 

If you could use one song to describe Trey, what would it be? Reagan and Ethan, too.

Olivia: Trey’s theme song fits him perfectly. It’s “Wanna Be Loved…” by Papa Roach

Reagan’s theme song is more of a feeling. When I hear it, it “feels” like Reagan—high energy. “Tonight” by Seether.

Ethan’s theme song is all about the smexy. “Sex Type Thing” by Stone Temple Pilots. He’s a caveman; what can I say?

 

I know you love all the Sinners, but is there one who has a special place in your heart? 

 

Olivia: The one who breaks my heart is Jace, so I guess that means he has a special place in the “shattered and lying on the floor bleeding” place of my heart. But you’re right. I love all of my rock star characters. I’m most in love with them when I’m almost finished writing their book, because that’s when the heroine is most in love with them. I feel you, girl.

 

Have you ever written a scene so "hot" that you either rewrote it or pulled it from your book?

Olivia: The first m/m scene in Double Time was originally an m/m/m threesome scene. There were a couple problems with that. A) Trey rushed into sex with an ex way too fast B) I had a hard time keeping track of male members (and I don’t mean band members)  C) I had to take the third male character out of the book entirely because I’d been told that Double Time was being released out of order and it would have been a huge, huge, HUGE spoiler for Eric’s book (now being released last) and D) it was way too explicit for mainstream. The explicitness was the least of the problems though. I honestly don’t have a problem with how explicit the scenes in my books are. Obviously. I don’t think readers would have liked the scene for reasons A and C.

(*daydreams...considers all the male members*)

 

I love that the books in this series have a happy ending. Is that something that is important to you?

Olivia: Though highly erotic, they are romance books and a happy ending is guaranteed in a romance book. As a reader (and a writer), I don’t necessarily need a happy ending at the end of each book to be satisfied, but I do require a happy ending by the end of a series. I do want my Sinners to be happy, so no way was I messing that up for them. It’s important to me that my characters find happiness. Especially after all the crap I put them through. Poor guys.

 

Fun Question: What is Trey's sucker of choice, Dum Dums or Blow Pops?

Olivia: Trey’s a rebel, I guess. His favorites are Jolly Rancher cherry-flavored lollipops. Dum Dums are too small to satisfy him, and with blow pops (and tootsie pops), the stuff in the center hinders his enjoyment of the pure cherry goodness.

 

Thanks for having me on your blog today! November has been a fantastic month for me. I guess that makes you the cherry on my Trey-licious sundae.

 

 

Thanks to Olivia for taking precious writing time to answer my questions. This is a highlight for me and for The Bookish Babe. Also, Special Congratulations to Olivia on becoming a full-time author!! You know what this means, right? Keep buying her fabulous books so she can keep going full-time.

 

 

Combining her love for romantic fiction and rock ‘n roll, Olivia Cunning writes erotic romance centered around rock musicians. Raised on hard rock music from the cradle, she attended her first Styx concert at age six and fell instantly in love with live music. She's been known to travel over a thousand miles just to see a favorite band in concert. As a teen, she discovered her second love, romantic fiction -- first, voraciously reading steamy romance novels and then penning her own. Growing up as the daughter of a career soldier, she's lived all over the country and overseas. She recently moved to Galveston, Texas.

Connect with Olivia Cunning at:

Website | Blog  |  Facebook | Twitter  |  GoodReads

 

 

Giveaway

 

I have one copy of Double Time to give away, courtesy of Sourcebooks. I can say that Double Time is a fantastic and the winner will be one lucky person. I've been known to stare lovingly at my copy from time to time. ;-)

 

Rules:

• Must be 18+ years of age to enter. No exceptions.
• Must have a US mailing address.
• Fill out the Rafflecopter form to enter.

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Thank you to Sourcebooks for asking me to take part in the Double Time Blog Tour.