Evelyn Aster

Motorcycle Hero

I mentioned last night that I’m working on transforming Shifting Into Love from a short story to a novella. I’ve been checking out different photos for the cover and wanted your opinion. Here’s tonight’s offering:

Yay? Nay?

I wish he had a leather jacket on or no jacket instead of a hoody.

Also, Shifting into Love is a slip stream story, which means it has fantastical elements with no explanations. Readers have been telling me they’d like to know why Samantha’s connected to the bar. Why her sister isn’t connected. Where the heck did the bar come from anyway? I’d love to hear from more readers about the backstory issue. Do you want more details about the bar, or do you like not knowing?

Thanks for the help! Please comment below!

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: Shifting into LoveTags: motorcycle, opinions, romance, slip stream, stories, Triumph 3 Comments

The Beautician and the Billionaire 6: Scene 2

Charisse lay curled up in the dark. The high thread count cotton sheets and pillow top mattress gave her no comfort. At least she had pajamas on. She was sure they were what Raul had chosen and not something Conor picked out. They were plain knit shorts and a cami. By tomorrow night she’d probably be sleeping in a sheer teddy…if she was lucky. For all she knew he’d really go the whole slave route, and she’d be sleeping in cuffs and a collar. Maybe chained to the bed. Continue reading →

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: The Beautician and the BillionaireTags: Beauty and the Beast, billionaire romance, contract, deal, Nails Leave a comment

Motorcycles

I’m working on turning Shifting into Love into a novella. It’s time to think about covers. This is the first picture to catch my eye. What do you think? I’d love comments.

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: Shifting into LoveTags: comments, judge, motorcycle, romance, slip stream, Triumph, urban fantasy 2 Comments

The Beautician and the Billionaire 6: Scene 1c

Charisse cringed as Raul made no attempt to hide his shock. He’d been leaning against the car but stood up as soon as he saw them, gaping openly at Charisse. She wanted to turn and run back into the building, but Conor placed his hand in the middle of her back and nudged her forward. Continue reading →

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: The Beautician and the BillionaireTags: Billionaire, contract, date, obligation, rat bastard, romance, sex Leave a comment

The Beautician and the Billionaire 6: Scene 1b

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Charisse sat on the couch with her arms crossed over her body, watching Conor put on an exquisite suit and tie. Though all of his suits were expensive, she could tell this one had a higher thread count than his usual. Plus, the shirt had French cuffs. He opened a desk drawer and pulled out gold cufflinks with what looked like diamonds on the end. Continue reading →

March 1, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: The Beautician and the BillionaireTags: beauty, Billionaire, Business, contract, humiliated, Nails 1 Comment

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 6: The Banquet

Welcome to Episode 6: The Banquet! There are two steamy sex scenes which will be cut from the blog. If you’d like to read the uncut version, please buy it at Amazon!

Conor and Charisse just sealed the deal and already the new contract isn’t turning out how Charisse imagined at all. Please enjoy!

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Charisse was lulled into a sense of safety and contentment as Conor held her after the phone call from Josh. It was like they’d returned to their relationship before she’d walked out of his apartment to go back to work, before she’d agreed to the date with the Captain. But it only lasted a few minutes. Continue reading →

February 29, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: The Beautician and the BillionaireTags: Beauty and the Beast, Billionaire, contract, love, romance, sex Leave a comment

Cafe con Leche

In The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 6: The Banquet Raul serves Charisse Puerto Rican cafe con leche. I love this drink, but it’s a hard recipe to find. I finally found one over at the blog Spicelines.

I honestly thought it had sweetened condensed milk in it, but actually it’s just milk and half and half! The trick is warming them together slowly, which brings out a natural sweetness. Continue reading →

February 27, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: The Beautician and the BillionaireTags: cafe con leche, Coffee, Episode six, Puerto Rico, treat 2 Comments

Ma Charisse II

Welcome to Friday! Last Satuday I did a post called Ma Charisse, listing three beauty bloggers who I’d hire in my fictional salon Ma Charisse in The Beautician and the Billionaire. I promised a follow-up and here it is!

Over at A Beautiful Whim, Janine covers everything I need to know about keeping our eyes young among many other beauty tips. I especially like all the research she does, and she’s not afraid to post even when one of her favorite products turns out to be harmful.

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Willow and Birch Salon has great tutorials and tips. If I lived in Springfield, Illionois I’d give them a try for sure.

So far all the blogs I’ve posted have been ones I’ve been following for several months. But I wanted to give a shout out to one I’ve just discovered because she died her hair with henna! So cool! Hello Lesya!

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Thanks for stopping by! Please catch up on all the episodes of The Beautician and the Billionaire over the weekend! I’ll be sending Episode 7 to my editor Sunday!

All Romance:

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 6: The Banquet $1.99
The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 5: The Captain FREE (Limited time Sale)
The Beautician and the Billionaire Episodes 1-4 $1.49 (Limited time Sale)

Amazon:

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 6: The Banquet $1.99
The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 5: The Captain $1.99
The Beautician and the Billionaire Episodes 1-4 $1.49 (Limited time sale. Price changed across world markets)

Smashwords:

February 26, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: The Beautician and the BillionaireTags: beauty tips, fashion, hair dye, Henna, make up, salon, skin care 1 Comment

Released at Amazon!

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Good morning! Episode 6: The Banquet is now available at Amazon and Smashwords!

Here’s a run down of the prices and links:

All Romance:

Amazon:

Smashwords:

I’m hoping to get The Captain free on Amazon, but it’s a much longer process. Barnes and Noble links will come in some time over the weekend. Please fill your coming weekend with The Beautician and the Billionaire and let me know what you think!

February 25, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: The Beautician and the BillionaireTags: All Romance, Amazon, contract, Free, romance, Sale!, sex, Smashwords Leave a comment

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 6: The Banquet

Now available exclusively at All Romance: The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 6: The Banquet!

Charisse agrees to be Conor’s for three weeks to regain control of her beauty salon. But it’s not the romantic sex game she envisioned when Conor sends her back to his penthouse while he goes to dinner with a supermodel.

Conor wants to punish Charisse for accepting a date with the captain. He can claim her body whenever he wants, but seducing her is a more intoxicating challenge. Will he push her too far, or will Charisse’s father succeed in sabotaging their relationship?

Free at All Romance for a limited time: The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 5: The Captain

Check back for news on more vendors. I’ll post when it’s available at Amazon, Smashwords and Barnes and Noble!

February 24, 2016 by evelynaster Categories: The Beautician and the BillionaireTags: Beautician, beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Billionaire, contract, romance, salon, sex Leave a comment