WELCOME TO THE BLOG, MILLY! :)
Want to know about her? Milly Taiden (aka April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean known as the Dominican Republic. She grew up between New York, Florida and Massachusetts. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.
She’s addicted to shopping for shoes, chocolate (but who isn’t?) and Dunkin Donuts coffee. She loves hearing from readers so feel free to connect with her.
Where to Find Milly:
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The_Book_Queen: Hi Milly! Can you tell us a
little bit about yourself?
Milly: Sure. I
love writing sexy alphas and mouthy heroines that love them. They tend to be
curvy, outspoken, bossy and most of the time Latinas. It’s fun. I’ve been told
I write females that resemble me a lot. Though I refuse to admit to being bossy
(but I am referred to as the Smut Queen…go figure).
TBQ: :) Sound like my kind of books then! Who doesn't love a sexy alpha?
What made you decide to start writing? Why romance?
M: I love writing. I love writing romance because I am a
romantic at heart. I always want to see a happy end on everything. It’s why I
don’t watch soaps or drama. I need the dose of HEA (happily ever after at the
end). It’s like an addiction. My books have to end on a sappy note or I’m not
smiling.
TBQ: I completely agree. HEAs make my day, every day, all day long. :)
Your newest release, Caged Heat continues the
Black Meadow series. Can you tell us a little bit about this book, and why
readers are going to love it?
M: Caged
Heat is Ry (Riel the enforcer) and Sam his (human?) mate. These two have been
attracted for years but with Sam traveling it made it hard for Ry to claim her.
Heck, it made it hard for him to even talk to her. Unlike Sharp Change, where
we focused on Sophia and Chase, we still see the alpha pair, but this is all Ry
and Sam.
TBQ: Are there other genres you would like to write about?
M: I also
write contemporary erotic romance as April Angel. I just love writing.
TBQ: Why do Riel and Samira belong together?
M: It was love at first
sight. A lot of people believe in that and a lot will scoff at it. I will to
test the theories in all my stories. Ry has ignored all females from the minute
he saw Sam for the first time. He knew she was for him. And that made it really
special to me. Side story: My husband said the first time he saw me, he told a
friend I was going to be his wife. Here we are 12 yrs later. I am most
definitely his wife. LOL. Don’t think he knew what he was getting into with my
personality, but he asked for it.
TBQ: Ah, I'm happy to hear that you had your own HEA like that! :)
When writing each novel, do you listen to certain songs,
like a playlist for the story? If so, what was the playlist for Caged
Heat?
M: I do not listen to anything when I write. I am kind of particular
about having quiet and being able to lose myself in the story without any
distractions.
TBQ: In 5 words or less, describe Samira for us. And let's not
forget Riel—what's he like?
M: Samira: Kind, Sweet, Sassy, Sexy and Loving.
Riel is…
Courageous, Fighter, Loving, Caring, and Faithful.
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TBQ: Sam has the three S's that every woman wants to be! :)
Do you have a favorite part from Caged Heat? (If
spoilers are involved, you can be vague.)
M: I have to admit there is this scene
where Sam is trapped in her house, tied to her bed by some bad guys. What
followed made me cry a few times.
TBQ: I know we all hate this question, author and reader alike.
:) But I have to ask: What are a few of your favorite books and/or authors?
M: Well this is tough because I LOVE to read. I love reading a bit of everything
from erotic romance like Cynthia Sax, Mina Carter and Dianne Duvall to horror
like Thomas Harris, Dee Pratt, Catherine Cavendish and action like James
Patterson. I have wide tastes.
TBQ: Nothing wrong with wide tastes--variety makes everything better!
We've all fallen for a hero (or two, or three,
or....ahem). Tell us one hero that
you've fallen for—who is he and what drew you to him?
M: OMG. His name is DARCE. He’s an officer in Mina Carter’s
Perfect Mate book. And can I just say (since she is my best friend) I got to
read Darce’s story (Blood Mate) which is coming in Aug. from Samhain and Oh my
frickin’ goodness!!!! I LOVE THAT MAN!!!! OK fan girl moment over. Seriously, I
am 100% in love with him.
TBQ: Wow! Well you've sold me, I'm definitely adding Carter's books to my list! :)
What's next-- Can you tell us a little bit about your
upcoming releases or WIP?
I have an upcoming release called Lucky Break as April
Angel. It’s my 3rd Sizzling Encounters book. Next as Milly release
is Fever I believe. Interesting take on going to sleep and waking up a
paranormal. (Ooh, they all sound sooo good!)
SPEED ROUND:
A day on a secluded island OR a day at the spa?
In the spa.
In fact, I’ll take it right now please. (Me, too! *sigh)
Reading a spicy romance novel OR a sweet
“my-heart-skips-a-beat” one?
Spicy romance
Which would you rather have an affair with: a sexy
highlander OR a devilishly handsome English lord?
Sexy highlander. I have a
thing for wild men. LOL (LOL. Even better if he's a Highland shifter, right? *smiles*)
Hot summer days OR cold winter nights?
Cold winter nights
Where would your dream house be: in the city, where all the
action is OR nestled in the mountain where you can enjoy the quiet and the
wilderness?
I think in a quiet area I can use the scenery for inspiration.
If you could live in any time period, past or future, which
one would it be?
Probably future. I think I’m too outspoken for the past. I’d
get into a lot of trouble. (Hehe--oh, but think of all the fun you could get into!)
Cover Lover OR Blurb Fan?
Cover lover. If it doesn’t look
good I don’t even read the blurb.
Steamy Novella OR Sweet Novel? (aka, Quickie or Slow Build
Up?) Steamy novella
Quick—name the one food that you cannot live without?
Chocolate! (Life is not worth living without chocolate... :D)
And finally, tell us 3 unique/wacky/fun things about
yourself:
- I’m ambidextrous
- Apparently I make very corny jokes
- I call my dog needy speedy (husband says he gets the needy from me).
The_Book_Queen: Thanks so much for stopping by, Milly, and please know that
you are welcome back anytime! Do you have any questions for our
readers—something to spark a good discussion? :)
Milly: Thank you so much for having me!!
I’d like to know what do you enjoy seeing in a good
paranormal shifter book?
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Caged Heat by Milly Talden
Publiher: Etopia Press (April 3, 2013)
Series: Black Meadow Pack, 2
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Everyone has a bit of a beast inside…
After five years travelling through third world countries to teach impoverished children, Samira Suarez has returned home to Black Meadows. What Sam didn’t expect was to be instantly consumed by desire for the one man she’s wanted since she was a teen, Riel Karven. As Sam’s need for Ry grows, it becomes overwhelming, almost as if…she were in heat. But she’s a human…isn’t she?
Werewolf Riel has been patiently waiting for Sam’s return. For five long years he’s watched her come and go. But now that his mate is back, he’s taking a stand. Unfortunately, there’s more at stake than just getting her into bed. Sam is the heir to her grandmother’s estate—a very large estate—and it seems that someone in the family is willing to kill for it…
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Excerpt
“Troy, you done interviewing
Nat’s tonsils?” Riel joked.
Nat jerked away from Troy.
Sam’s curiosity over the two was beyond piqued. Why hadn’t Nat mentioned Troy
in any of their video calls? Hell, the way it looked, if they were given any
more time she definitely would have walked in on some private playtime.
Troy stared at Nat as if
she was a pork chop and he was meat deprived. “I think we can continue this
later on. Don’t you, sweetheart?” He grinned.
Nat sat down on one of the
stools in a huff. “Have you lost your mind? I already told you I don’t want
anything to do with a playboy like you.”
Troy gave her a shit-eating
grin. “Sweetheart, you don’t just want me.” He licked his lips. “You want me so
bad you were ready to tear at my clothes a few moments ago.”
Natalia rolled her eyes.
“Oh please! That was just a moment of temporary insanity.”
They argue back and forth.
It shocked her. Sam grinned when she realized why her friend was so prickly
with Troy. Nat wanted the sexy blond but refused to give in to her hormones.
Boy, she was in for some long, battery-operated nights.
“Since I can’t show Sam
what a great catch I am with you two arguing, how about you behave for a few
minutes and we get back to the problem at hand here?”
Sam peeked up at Riel. He
was grinning at the couple, while the bar of his really hard cock pressed
against her ass. She wiggled until the thick length was nestled between her
cheeks. Maybe she could find a way to ask Troy and Nat to leave so she could
get better acquainted with him.
Riel’s head dropped, his
voice low by her ear, “If you keep doing that, I will drag you upstairs, tear
off your clothes, and lick you until you come. Then I’m going to fuck you so
hard, you’ll be limping for days.”
Good god! The visual he’d
given her sent her temperature soaring. She’d never known he was such a dirty
talker, and dammit she liked it. She wanted to be upset with him for
interrupting the live soap opera in her kitchen, but her thoughts were all in
the gutter, way in the gutter, so deep down there you’d need a flashlight to
find them. It was better to watch Nat argue with Troy than to delve into what
just happened in her living room. She would take anything over dissecting how
she’d let Riel fondle her just steps from them and how badly she wanted him to
continue what he’d started.
She strode toward the
kitchen table and sat next to the cold food. Hunger pangs made her stomach
grumble. She ignored the noise her gut made and focused on the conversation.
Her gaze strayed back to Riel. He’d moved into the kitchen and was actively
washing his hands, hands that had been all over her body just moments before.
She gulped. He turned, winked at her, and grabbed a bag of sliced bread off the
kitchen counter.
“Troy, you look into any of
the teenagers around the area. See if any of them might know if this was some
kind of prank.” Riel placed the bread in the toaster.
Troy gathered the dirty
dishes and started loading them into a dishwasher.
Toast popped out with a
ding. Riel grabbed the dark slices and buttered them. She glanced at Nat, who
was grinning over both men’s domesticity. Sam was much more interested in
figuring out what the heck Riel was up to, acting like her kitchen was his
personal domain. Not that she minded. Hell, any man that knew how to cook and
was as sexy as Riel was more than welcome in her home. And if she got him out
of his pants, all would be well in the world.
Riel pushed the plate of
buttered toast off to the side. He opened up a carton of eggs on the counter
and started breaking them into a bowl. He mixed them with a fork, his naked arm
muscles shifting with each movement, drawing Sam’s attention to his sexy back.
The wolf tattoo was even more amazing up close. He turned to face her, moving
the bowl by the skillet. “I’ll look into the relative connection.”
“What relatives?” Troy
asked and pulled some juice out of the fridge.
“The ones that may or may
not have something to do with the dead animal that was left outside.” He cooked
the eggs and glanced up, his piercing gaze meeting Sam’s eyes. “Ginny’s will
left everything to Sam, and they’re angry. I’ll have a look into what might be
going on there.”
Sam wondered if Riel and
Troy forgot they were in her house. Interest had replaced shock that they were
cooking. She waited to see what each would do next. Riel placed bacon in a
frying pan, and Sam’s stomach growled louder. Troy made fresh coffee, and Nat
cleared the table. Meanwhile she just sat there, like a moviegoer watching the
latest suspense flick, unable to move.
Nat shrugged and grinned at
Sam’s most likely dumbfounded expression before placing clean cutlery on the
table. She added her two bits into the conversation. “Those people were always
so miserable. All they have ever wanted is Ginny’s money.”
“I know.” Riel scooped the
food onto two large platters. “She told me often enough that she wished she
could disinherit them all and start over.”
Sam thought Ginny must’ve
felt comfortable with Ry. She glanced up when Ry placed a plate piled with
breakfast in front of her.
“Eat.” He had that really
hot, panty-melting smile and sat down next to her. As if in agreement, her
stomach grumbled.
It was still surreal that he’d cooked for her. A
warm, soft feeling settled into her heart. Could it be possible things were
looking up for her in the personal-life front, except for that dead dog issue?
Maybe she was finally being noticed and wanted by the man she’d been going gaga
over since she was a kid. The latter sounded good to her.
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Thanks for stopping by, Milly, I will definitely be putting all your books on my list! :) I have Caged Heat waiting for me right now, and I think I may reach for it in the next few days.
Don't forget Milly's question:
I’d like to know what do you enjoy seeing in a good paranormal shifter book?
Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
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