Interview/Giveaway: Surrender to Me by Ella Jade

Welcome to my blog today, Ella Jade! I absolutely loved Surrender to Me, and I’m happy to have you here with us today. Readers, please help me in welcoming Ella!

To get started can you tell us what you are working on or have coming out?

I’m really excited to say I’m working on the 3^rd book in the Master M. Collection. This one is called Trust In Me and tells the story of Arianna’s (Surrender to Me) cousin Hunter and the woman he inadvertently falls for. I hope to have this one to my editor very soon.

What made you realize that writing was it for you? Do you write full time?

I’ve always been a writer. As a child I had a pen and paper in my hand all the time. As an adult, the laptop is never far away. I love being able to tell the stories that have been brewing in my head for years. Yes, I’m fortunate enough to be able to do this full-time thanks to a very supportive husband.

Which genre(s) do you write and is one of them your favorite?

I’m a contemporary, erotic fiction author. I recently ventured into the paranormal realm and hope to have something out soon in that genre.

If someone hasn't read any of your work, what book would you recommend that they start with and why?

I would say start with Something More. I love all of my babies, but this one happens to be one of my absolute favorites. I think it’s the character of Brody that really does it for me. I loved creating him. Every woman should have a Brody. ;)

How did you start your writing career?

The characters and plots have always played out inside my head. I have notebooks filled with starts and stories but I never knew what to do with them. That all changed when I discovered the eBooks industry. It was a forum to finally be able to share my books. Submitting to a publisher was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Tell us about your current release.

Surrender to Me is the sequel to Make Me Stay but both books stand alone. It’s the second book in the Master M Collection and tells the story of Martin. He was introduced in Make Me Stay and only appeared in one chapter of that book but when I created him, I knew he had a story that had to be told. I’m excited to finally be able to share him with all of you.

Where are your fans most likely to find you hanging out?

They can fine me on twitter @ellajade1. I also have a pretty active FB page where I feature excerpts and contests. I try to interact with my readers as often as I can and I love hearing from them. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ella-Jade-Author/186959391390708?ref=hl

Blurb:

What happens when a Dominant falls for his not-so-submissive attorney?

Martin Abrams, owner of Master M’s BDSM club, has become unfulfilled with his lifestyle. Ever since his sub, Gracie, left to marry her true love, Martin has lost his way. Living the life of the head Dominant in his circle isn’t as appealing as it once was. Something seems to be missing.

Sassy lawyer Arianna Covington relocates to New York City after a humiliating divorce. She’s looking for a fresh start when she agrees to become Martin’s exclusive attorney. She’s intrigued by his domineering personality and wants to know why women kneel at his feet.

Their attraction is undeniable despite Ari’s initial beliefs that she will never submit to Martin’s desires. But Martin is up for the challenge. Arianna is more than he ever imagined in a woman. He vows to claim her heart, with or without the games. Who will surrender first?

Featuring Cade and Gracie from Make Me Stay.

Content Warning: contains explicit language and graphic sexual content

Excerpt:

"Do all the subs act that way around you?" Arianna asked.

"It's the only way they know. It's what's expected of them."

"I don't understand how any woman would bow down like that. It's not normal."

"Maybe not for you." Martin understood Arianna's position. Most who didn't participate in a Dominant and submissive relationship didn't get it.

"It's degrading. She can't use the phone. She's a grown woman."

"Arianna, this is a lifestyle you can't possibly comprehend because you know nothing about it. A submissive gets just as much as he or she gives. The arrangement they enter into with a Dom is consensual. Roxy is not forced into being here. Her Dom respects and cares for her. She has a very good life."

"He punishes her."

"When she disobeys. It's in her contract."

"A contract that can't possibly be enforced in court."

"Spoken like a true lawyer." He finished his scotch. "The contract is to protect them both. It lists what is expected of a sub and what the Dominant's responsibilities are. They outline hard and soft limits. We create a safe, sane, and consensual environment, and that contract maintains trust between the two parties. As long as it is upheld between the parties involved that's all that matters."

"To each his own, I suppose." She shrugged. "I'm your real estate attorney. What you do here is none of my business."

Then why are you here, kitten?

"I'm very open, Arianna. If you have questions, I'll be happy to answer them. People should be educated in my lifestyle. It isn't as uncommon or bizarre as you may think." He reached for her hand. "I hope you won't judge me without getting to know me."

"Um, no." She looked down at their joined hands. He liked the way her cheeks turned colors when he flustered her. "Of course not. This whole environment is different. It's going to take some getting used to."

"I understand." He ran his thumb over the soft skin of her hand. "If you'd prefer not to meet here anymore—"

"It's not a problem."

"Very well." He smiled because as he suspected she wanted to be there. "Will you join me for dinner?"

Martin couldn't remember the last time he'd asked a woman to have dinner with him. He usually just summoned a sub when he was in the mood for company. Gracie was the last woman he'd spent any time with at all. Perhaps it was time to explore his options. Obviously, Arianna would be different than the women he dealt with, but he liked the change. When Gracie left him for Cade everything changed. He hadn't been interested in another sub. As a matter of fact, he hadn't been interested in another woman until now.

"I'd love to join you for dinner, Mr. Abrams."

"I'd like you to call me Martin." Allowing people to use his name wasn't a privilege he granted often, but everything was different with her. He stood from the bar and picked up her briefcase. "I hope you like Italian. I ordered enough for six people. I wasn't sure what you would want."

"Italian is fine." She took his extended hand and walked to the back of the club with him. "Why didn't you just wait and ask what I would want?"

"I'm not used to asking." He motioned for her to take a seat in the huge u-shaped booth that overlooked the Manhattan skyline.

"Oh, Martin." She giggled. He liked the way his name tumbled off her lips. "You have a lot to learn about non-submissive women."

Buy Links:    Beachwalk Press

Watch the Trailer: 

Meet Martin in Make Me Stay

Can the sub teach the Dom to play?

Natural submissive Gracie Miller thought she had found her other half in Cade Jameson. Not only did he help her through a difficult time in her life, in the bedroom he brought her more pleasure than she could have ever imagined. They seemed perfect for each other.

Cade knew what he wanted in the bedroom. Gracie brought out his domineering side and ignited his passion. But he feared he was too dominant for this beautiful, naïve girl, who was so young and impressionable, so he ended their relationship.

Two and a half years later, Gracie returns to town a new woman. She had moved to the city and found a "Master" who showed her what she was truly capable of. Now she's back and wants to show Cade exactly what kind of submissive she could be for him.

But after hearing all that she's experienced, Cade now wonders if he's dominant enough to satisfy her. Can he be the man Gracie needs him to be?

Content Warning: graphic sex, BDSM themes

Buy Links:    Beachwalk Press        Amazon      Barnes & Noble

About the Author:

Ella Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her, and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBook industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped. Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing, and scrapbooking. She hopes you'll get lost in her words.

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