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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–

Vienna– Romantic and Magical Capital of Europe

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 Viennato 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 Viennahas 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 in Vienna 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…

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.

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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. : )