“The Billionaire’s Pet” on Amazon

A lot has changed at Amazon while I’ve been on hiatus. Many other erotica authors I know have been affected by these changes, and I’m still learning the full extent of the new policies. I’m sure many erotica readers are aware of what has happened, but if not, I’ll just summarize here by saying that Amazon has added more restrictions on erotica. While I do not agree with limiting readers’ choices, I do understand the concerns about what subject matter people searching their site might encounter. But instead of creating optional, user-controlled filters that would allow readers to decide for themselves what they do and do not want to see, Amazon has decided to remove books containing more controversial subject matter.

Most of my stories were not affected by the new policies, but I’m sad to say that “The Billionaire’s Pet” was. The first and third parts of the trilogy were left alone, but under the new policy, the word “Taken” in the second installment’s title was objectionable, as was the basic plot. Those of you who have read the story know that Laura’s “abduction” and all the sex acts depicted are perfectly consensual. But under the new guidelines, anything that centers on abduction, even if it’s part of a consensual game, is taboo. Amazon has, therefore, blocked the second part of the trilogy.

I don’t want readers to have only two parts of a three-part story. It isn’t fair to the readers that they may buy the beginning and end but not the important middle installment. To prevent this disappointment, I’ve decided to take the first and third parts down at Amazon. The bundled trilogy itself will still be available. If any reader would still like to purchase the second part separately, it will still be available at Smashwords, where you can buy it in .mobi form (the file format Kindle uses), and Barnes & Noble.

So sorry to do this, but I think it’s best for future readers. Here’s hoping my decision is a little more thoughtful than Amazon’s.

Finally — A new story!

Sometimes life keeps us from doing what we want to do. Because of a series of life circumstances (a move, a major change in a relationship, etc.), I had to take a hiatus from writing and publishing. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it had to happen. Everything has calmed down now, though, and I’m happy to say that I’m coming back to the writing game. Thank you so, so much to all the readers who have continued to support me while I was away. I appreciate your interest in my stories so much.

My first release in a year is actually an old story that was never published before. “Her Turn at Bat” is a quick summer read, featuring a young woman acting on an unexpected urge — with another woman. The story is now up at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, Kobo, and All Romance Ebooks.