Daryl Devore's Blog

Daryl Devore's Blog

Thursday 29 July 2021

Motivational Thought for July. #motivation #motivationalthought #motivationalsayings


 It is so easy to put things off. Do what the meme says - DO IT NOW.

Go write your book.

Start that diet.

Stop smoking.

Call a friend.

Whatever it is - don't put it off. Do it now.


What's happening in July on Romance –  Sweet to Heat

30 –SPOTLIGHT – Lisa Wood - Silver Under the Moonlight

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Thursday 22 July 2021

This is my yoga mantra. SImple. Calming. #yoga #mantra

 I don't think much else needs to be said - my mantra says it all.


What's happening in July on Romance –  Sweet to Heat

23 – SPOTLIGHT – Kayelle Allen - Alitus

24 – My Blog. My Post. My Books

25 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

26 – SPOTLIGHT – Collin Glavac - Ghosts of Guatemala

27 – SPOTLIGHT – Amber Dalton – Calla’s Summer Fantasy

28 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

29 – Spectacular Space #SpectacularSpace

30 – My Blog. My Post. My Books

31 – Saturday Spotlight –

 

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Thursday 8 July 2021

Powerful - Powerful - statement about the difference between the Truth and a Lie #yogathoughts #ThursdayThoughts

Just going to let the meme speak for itself.



What's happening in July on Romance –  Sweet to Heat

9 – SPOTLIGHT –

10 –  My Blog. My Post. My Books

11 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

12 – SPOTLIGHT – Antoine Bandele – The GateKeeper’s Staff

13 – SteamHop -

14 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

15 – Spectacular Space #SpectacularSpace

16 -  My Blog. My Post. My Books

17 – Saturday Spotlight –

18 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

19 - SPOTLIGHT – Christian Warren Freed - So…You Want to Write a Book

20 - SPOTLIGHT –

21 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

22 – Thursday #Yoga

23 – SPOTLIGHT – Kayelle Allen - Alitus

24 – My Blog. My Post. My Books

25 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

26 – SPOTLIGHT – Collin Glavac - Ghosts of Guatemala

27 – SPOTLIGHT – Amber Dalton – Calla’s Summer Fantasy

28 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

29 – Spectacular Space #SpectacularSpace

30 – My Blog. My Post. My Books

31 – Saturday Spotlight –

 

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Saturday 3 July 2021

My Books. My Blog. My Post. To save Darien's life his brother asks, "Can you walk in high heels?" #hot #contemporary #romance


 

Blurb

To save Darien's life his brother asks, "Can you walk in high heels?"

Erika Bailey, owner/manager of a drag queen club in Bangkok, Thailand has happily settled into all aspects of her new life, except for her lack of a love life. When a new diva auditions, Erika is bewildered over her instant attraction to the blond God, Apollo.

Darien Scott is on vacation after a world tour and mistakenly figures the safest place to be is at The Black Dragon with the head of a Triad. When the club is hit, Darien is the only person to get out alive. Now   he's running from the police and a Triad. Mistake number 1.

Disguised as a drag queen, he's hired by Erika, but falls hard for his new boss, then struggles with not coming clean with her. Mistake number 2.

Can he fix his mistakes and find a life filled with love or is he headed straight for mistake number 3?

Amazon

Read and Review 

 

5 Star Review –

I loved this story. From the very beginning I was on the edge of my seat until I finished it several hours later. I couldn't put the book down. I needed to know what was going to happen to Darien and Erika next. Fast paced from the first word and with several surprises I'd highly recommend this book.

 

5 Stars

This book got me hooked from the opening line with Darien puzzling as to why blood was seeping from his wolf tattoo. The chemistry between Darien and Erika sizzles from the first time they meet, even though she’s no idea who he is, nor the fact that he’s actually straight.

What I loved about this book was that it isn’t just about Darien and Erika. A whole cast of characters are vividly brought to life and though I didn’t like them all, particularly Gan I seriously wanted to gag whenever he appeared, they added another dimension to the story.

The action is fast paced, there are enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you guessing and the romance was hot. A great read, especially if you love stories in exotic locations.

 

5 Stars

What happens in Bangkok is the first book I have read from this author and i highly recommend it. I couldn't put it down was captured from the first to the last page. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat with all the twist and turns it gives you. Will so be looking for more from this author.

5 Stars Really must read this one....,

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the chemistry between Darien and Erika was so hot that I thought my kindle would melt! I look forward to reading more from this author.

 

4.5

I picked up this book because the premise sounded unique. A drag club owner and her employee falling in love? Sounded like a new one to me. I didn’t really know what to expect when I started reading. What I got pleasantly surprised me. 

Darien is about as alpha as you can get. A Grammy winning rock star who just finished a tour and is looking to blow off some steam partying in Thailand. Unfortunately, some gangsters come calling, at the club he is at and kills everyone in the place. He miraculously escapes the club, but the gangsters (who think he can identify them) relentlessly hunt him, leaving a trail of dead bodies behind. In his time of need, Darien calls on his brother Brian for help. Brian works at a drag club, and comes up with the idea of hiding Darien at work. After a “makeover,” broody dark-haired Darien becomes the blond god Apollo, newest member of the Pink Flamingo’s cast.

Erika never imagined she would be managing a drag club in Bangkok, but here she is. She likes her new life, even though she doesn’t meet many eligible candidates in her line of work. Apollo seems different, though. She doesn’t want to be attracted to the drag queen, thinking she has no chance. Little does she know what he is as attracted to her as she is to him. 

This book somehow reminded me a bit of the opening scene of “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” mixed with “the Birdcage”.  Darien was hilarious trying to fit into a world so different from what he was used to. Erika was smart and sassy. I loved Brian, Darien’s brother and fairy godmother. The other performers were hilarious, too. 

Some of my favorite quotes:

Darien: “How’d you get so good at this covert, spy, hidden identity stuff?”

Brian: “Watched a lot of Bond movies. They are so hot. Daniel Craig. Oh. My. God!”

Darien: “I never knew being a queen was so much work”

Brian slapped his shoulder. ” We haven’t even got to the makeup  yet.”

Darien: Happily-ever-afters only happened in those annoying chick flicks and love ballads he wrote.

 

4.5 stars

Without a dull minute in its pages this story this book takes you on a journey that does not let up. The intensity between the two main characters will capture your attention and hold it till the end. These two had chemistry from the beginning till the end. These two will jump off the pages and will draw you into their web. I was really taken on the rollercoaster that was their love life. The intensity of their emotions and the ride they went through. The lies, deceit, and drama was so worth it in the end.

I would really recommend this book because it was really good. Devote (Devore) gave a great story that made you fall in love with the characters while they fell in love and in each other. I would say I would read this story again in a heartbeat. Nothing says love like a little drama, love, and passion. So, if you're looking for something different this is the one for you.

 

What's happening in July on Romance –  Sweet to Heat

4 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

5 – SPOTLIGHT – Marc R. Micciola - Ascension

6 – SPOTLIGHT –

7 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

8 – Thursday #Yoga

9 – SPOTLIGHT –

10 –  My Blog. My Post. My Books

11 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

12 – SPOTLIGHT – Antoine Bandele – The GateKeeper’s Staff

13 – SteamHop -

14 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

15 – Spectacular Space #SpectacularSpace

16 -  My Blog. My Post. My Books

17 – Saturday Spotlight –

18 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

19 - SPOTLIGHT – Christian Warren Freed - So…You Want to Write a Book

20 - SPOTLIGHT –

21 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

22 – Thursday #Yoga

23 – SPOTLIGHT – Kayelle Allen - Alitus

24 – My Blog. My Post. My Books

25 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

26 – SPOTLIGHT – Collin Glavac - Ghosts of Guatemala

27 – SPOTLIGHT – Amber Dalton – Calla’s Summer Fantasy

28 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

29 – Spectacular Space #SpectacularSpace

30 – My Blog. My Post. My Books

31 – Saturday Spotlight –

 

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Friday 2 July 2021

Book 1 of Daryl Devore's hot roclstar trilogy is released - What Happened in Bangkok #rockstar #romance #trilogy


Opening Scene
Adult language and content

 Droplets of blood seeped from Darien's wolf tattoo, mesmerizing him. They trickled over the inside of his bicep, splattering against the bar floor.

Darien ran his hand back through his hair and frowned. Why was the wolf bleeding? It was supposed to look sexy. Turn chicks on. Not bleed. He blinked as a thought formed. Maybe it wasn't the tattoo. Could he be bleeding? He didn't remember getting hurt. But that might be because he'd had too many vodka shots.

Expensive gold-infused vodka.

An order snapped out in Thai ripped his focus away from the cost of the booze.

Stumbling with the translation, his gut clenched - Check everyone. Anybody alive. Kill them.

A shrill female scream. A gunshot. Silence.

That'd be one of the hookers. Damn. Hope it wasn't the one with the butterfly tattoo above her clit. She had a mouth on her that performed miracles. Dude! What the fuck! Must be the vodka talking. Stay focused. There are guys with guns out there.

Darien stretched his neck out and peered around the edge of the bar. In his line of vision, a male leg stuck out from under a table. Expensive looking shoe. Presumably Italian leather. Probably belonged to Nai Jâhng.

Darien raised his eyebrows. Wow. Somebody had the balls to kill a Triad boss.

He shifted his glance. A few feet to the left lay a female arm with brilliant orange fingernails. He shivered at the memory of those nails grazing his balls. He focused on a tiny object a foot in front of him. Shards of glass were scattered about. He frowned, trying to remember what happened. He'd walked behind the private club's bar to get another bottle of vodka when, one by one, bottles started exploding. Next thing he knew, he was on the floor, looking at the blood dripping from his tattoo. He glanced at his arm. The bleeding had stopped.

Okay, so he wasn't gonna bleed to death. Good. Now he just had to get his dumbass outta there. Past them. The guys with the guns. How the fuck could he do that?

Voices interrupted his thoughts. The tones were panicked or angry, and the words too fast for him to translate, although he understood the meaning of the three rapid gunshots, followed by a short groan. The door at the opposite end of the bar, leading to the kitchen, swooshed as someone pushed it open.

Gunfire and screams sounded from the kitchen. The door swung open again. Darien translated the shooter's words, "Nobody alive in there. I'll check the offices upstairs."

Darien slid back, trying not to disturb the glass. He did his best not to yelp when a sharp edge sliced through the skin on his knee. With deliberate movements, he backtracked the length of the Black Dragon's bar. Squatting, he peeked around the end.

Three men stood with their backs to him, dressed in black pants and muscle shirts. Each one held an assault rifle. A bleeding sun tattoo visible on one attacker's shoulder. Daeng Arthit Triad. Not good. So not good.

He looked forward. The kitchen door was six feet away. Six feet of wide-open, easily visible space. It might as well be six inches or a mile. He couldn't risk it. Wouldn't. He didn't want to get shot.

 

Blurb

To save Darien's life his brother asks, "Can you walk in high heels?"

Erika Bailey, owner/manager of a drag queen club in Bangkok, Thailand has happily settled into all aspects of her new life, except for her lack of a love life. When a new diva auditions, Erika is bewildered over her instant attraction to the blond God, Apollo.

Darien Scott is on vacation after a world tour and mistakenly figures the safest place to be is at The Black Dragon with the head of a Triad. When the club is hit, Darien is the only person to get out alive. Now   he's running from the police and a Triad. Mistake number 1.

Disguised as a drag queen, he's hired by Erika, but falls hard for his new boss, then struggles with not coming clean with her. Mistake number 2.

Can he fix his mistakes and find a life filled with love or is he headed straight for mistake number 3?

 Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0984JP3NW

 Read and review - https://booksprout.co/publisher/book/update/82738

 

What's happening in July on Romance –  Sweet to Heat

3 – Spotlight –

4 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

5 – SPOTLIGHT – Marc R. Micciola - Ascension

6 – SPOTLIGHT –

7 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

8 – Thursday #Yoga

9 – SPOTLIGHT –

10 –  My Blog. My Post. My Books

11 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

12 – SPOTLIGHT – Antoine Bandele – The GateKeeper’s Staff

13 – SteamHop -

14 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

15 – Spectacular Space #SpectacularSpace

16 -  My Blog. My Post. My Books

17 – Saturday Spotlight –

18 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

19 - SPOTLIGHT – Christian Warren Freed - So…You Want to Write a Book

20 - SPOTLIGHT –

21 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

22 – Thursday #Yoga

23 – SPOTLIGHT – Kayelle Allen - Alitus

24 – My Blog. My Post. My Books

25 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

26 – SPOTLIGHT – Collin Glavac - Ghosts of Guatemala

27 – SPOTLIGHT – Amber Dalton – Calla’s Summer Fantasy

28 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

29 – Spectacular Space #SpectacularSpace

30 – My Blog. My Post. My Books

31 – Saturday Spotlight –

 

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