Hi everyone-- Welcome! There are two GREAT HOPS going on here right now! The Heartbreakers Hop can be found HERE! And the MFRW Firsts Hop is HERE! (or you can just scroll down!) Be sure and enter for some great prizes.Now. let me happily welcome my guest today, Antonia Van Zandt, fellow author at Etopia Press. Antonia has brought her YUMMY new paranomal, erotic romance, Vienna Valentine, for us to savor. And she's giving away a copy to one lucky commenter so be sure to leave your comment with your EMAIL!
As the name implies, this novella takes place in Vienna and i love this since i lived there as a small child. I mostly remember snow and people skiing down our street to get to the street car. I also remember my first boyfriend, Heinrich. He was and older man of 5! Take it away, Antonia--
My latest novella, Vienna Valentine, is a
sizzling paranormal erotic romance which starts with an FFM ménage and
transforms into a love affair between gorgeous Austrian Karl and Nina, an
English girl holidaying in Vienna
to recover from a broken love affair.
“Why have you
set it in Vienna ?”
I hear you ask. Well, it’s my home and, quite simply, the most magical and
romantic city in Europe .
To many, when
they think of romantic European capitals, their attention automatically turns Paris , and, yes, it is a
beautiful, characterful city. But Vienna
has something special. Something magical.
In the late
nineteenth century, Emperor Franz Josef transformed Vienna , tearing down the old cramped streets
and building the magnificent and elegant Ring encircling the inner city.
Elegant and ornate buildings in classical Greek style followed and these are
lovingly maintained to this day.
Everything is
done with flair and panache in Vienna
– from the stylish dress of the inhabitants through to the fine dining, coffee
houses where time seems to stand still, the theatres, art galleries and
museums. But to truly appreciate the romance and uniqueness of this city, you
need to walk it.
On a spring
day, go into the Stadtpark as Nina does. Sit by the lake, admire the golden
statue of Johann Strauss. Or why not stroll along the banks of the Donaukanal
on a warm, moonlit, summer evening, away
from the tourists. Stop. Listen to the sounds around you and on the gentle
breeze that fans your face across the water, you may just hear the strains of a
violin. Close your eyes and concentrate and the orchestra will play An der schönen blauen Donau just for
you…
Blurb:
On a hot summer’s night in Vienna , wolves dream of passion...
Escaping from a disastrous marriage, Nina comes to stay with friends inVienna for a much-needed
holiday. Love is the last thing she’s looking for, but when she sees the hot
couple in the apartment below making love on their balcony, she can’t take her
eyes off them. When they invite her to join them for a night of pleasure, how
can she refuse? Captivated by the handsome, seductive Karl, Nina agrees and has
the hottest sex of her life. It’s just supposed to be a bit of fun. A one-night
stand.
But one night of passion with this gorgeous, mysterious man is not enough. There’s something unusual about him. But what is his secret? And why won’t he let her look at him when they make love? When she finally learns the truth, Karl’s life hangs in the balance, and Nina must leave, never knowing if she’ll ever see him again…
Escaping from a disastrous marriage, Nina comes to stay with friends in
But one night of passion with this gorgeous, mysterious man is not enough. There’s something unusual about him. But what is his secret? And why won’t he let her look at him when they make love? When she finally learns the truth, Karl’s life hangs in the balance, and Nina must leave, never knowing if she’ll ever see him again…
Extract:
In
front of the door marked “313,” something made me hesitate. Going to bed with
someone I hadn’t even met before would be a first for me. Oh, what the hell, I
thought and rang the doorbell.
The
man was as tall and broad shouldered as I had gauged him to be. His dark tan
contrasted with the brilliant white of his shirt which he wore with buttons
unfastened to the middle of his chest. This guy worked out. Those shoulder
muscles didn’t get that way by accident. His face broke into a smile as he
opened the door wider and motioned me in. His voice was softly accented.
“Welcome, Nina, please come in.”
Doors
opened off a small, L-shaped hallway and led into the kitchen and the living
room, where he now led me. Inside, Magda uncurled her model’s legs, stood up
from the settee, smiled, and held a glass of sparking wine out to me. That long
chestnut hair gleamed as it cascaded over her shoulders and framed her
classically beautiful face with its high cheekbones and dark brown eyes.
Bra-less, she was dressed in an emerald green silk robe, tied at the waist but
parted enough to show the curve of her full, firm breasts and, as she moved,
the glimpse of a black silk thong.
As
she moved closer to hand me the drink, I saw her nipples outlined against the
silk. The room was pleasantly cool but not cold. Still, I could feel my own
nipples hardening and my clit tingling.
“Have
some champagne.”
I
took the glass from her.
“We
have looked forward to this evening very much. We will all have a lovely time,
no?”
“Yes,”
I said, finding my voice cracked a little. My throat was dry and I was grateful
for the cold champagne.
Magda
leaned forward and kissed my forehead. Such a simple gesture, but she made it
sensual.
“How
did you know my name?” I asked.
Jakob
stroked my back. “My dear Nina, we know everything about you.”
That
brought me up sharp. “How? I mean, why? I mean…”
Magda
took my half-empty glass and placed it on the table. As she did so, her gown
parted still further, revealing the outline of a dark nipple.
“Shsh,
it doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you are here. And we are here. Soon
we will be joined by another. OK?”
I
don’t know why, but she was right. At this moment, it didn’t matter. All that
counted was that I went to bed with these two beautiful people. They clearly
desired me, and after Tony’s ultimate rejection, I could use some ego-boosting.
Jakob
had removed his shirt and now, dressed in black trousers that revealed a considerable bulge in the front, took my hand
and led me into the bedroom. A king size bed, its mattress covered by a black
satin sheet, awaited us. Light poured in through the window until Magda closed
the drapes, leaving us in a muted natural light, clear enough to see
everything, but dim enough to add atmosphere.
Jakob unzipped his pants, never taking
his eyes off me as I sat on the bed. The mattress dipped as Magda knelt behind
me. Her delicate arms wrapped around my waist and one by one, she began undoing
the little buttons of my blouse, letting her fingers glide over my skin and
raising goosebumps in their wake. Then she slid the blouse off my shoulders and
down my arms. She unhooked my bra, exposing my breasts to Jakob’s appreciative
gaze. My eyes focused on his groin. As he slid his boxers down and stood up
straight, his massive cock stood out at a perfect right angle. Hot wetness
soaked my panties. I wanted to fuck him now, but he had other plans.
Vienna
Valentine is available from
You can connect with Antonia here:
https://twitter.com/AntoniavanZandt_._,_.___
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Thank you so much for coming by, everyone. Be sure to leave a comment with your email to win Vienna Valentine! I have another great guest tomorrow. Allie Rich will be here with the new edition in her popular Alien Sex Series! See you then. : )
Thank you so much for coming by, everyone. Be sure to leave a comment with your email to win Vienna Valentine! I have another great guest tomorrow. Allie Rich will be here with the new edition in her popular Alien Sex Series! See you then. : )








Thank you so much for hosting me today, Tara!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Antonia. I love Vienna.
ReplyDelete•waving hand in front if face• Goodness! One HOT excerpt! I can't wait to read it! Congrats on the new book. You painted such a beautiful picture of Vienna, I want to pack my bags and go! Have an amazing week!
ReplyDeleteMaycee Majors
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Vienna is one city I have always wanted to visit. I can always visit in the pages of your book.
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Thank you Steve, Maycee and Debby. Glad you enjoyed my brief Vienna travelogue!
ReplyDeleteNice excerpt
ReplyDeletebn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thank you!
DeleteOh I loved my time in Vienna. Was lucky enough to be there in December and enjoy the markets and Demel's hot chocolate - the best in the world. I'll take the desserts there over Sacher torte any day! The Kunsthistorisches Museum was beyond amazing. I could easily live in that museum :)
ReplyDeleteYour story sounds intriguing!
Sadonna
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Thank you, Sadonna. Demel's ahhhh! You must come back to Vienna in the spring. My favourite time
DeleteNow this sounds just yummy! Can't wait to read this one.
ReplyDeletegoaliemom0049 (at) gmail.com
This seems like it would be a great read....
ReplyDeleteBeckeyWhiteATgmailDOTcom
Thank you, Laurie and Becky!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for dropping by and leaving your comments. I am delighted to announce that Laurie Peterson has won the free copy of 'Vienna Valentine'. Laurie, I'm emailing you...!
ReplyDeleteAnd a big 'thank you' once again to the amazing Tara Lain for hosting me. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
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