Malia Mallory Guest Post
How to Relax at Home
I'm very excited about my new release, His Passion, Her Temptation, which is the fourth book in the Dominating BDSM Billionaires Series. His Need, Her Desire (Book 1) is currently free at most online retailers. His Desire, Her Surrender (Book 2) hit bestseller lists in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Her Wish, His Command (Book 3) released in June.
In His Passion, Her Temptation, Monica is under a good deal of stress. She's keeping her romance from her family. She's fired from her job and someone is attacking her family's business. This would be enough to push anyone to the breaking point, right? So how do you cope? I thought I'd bring you a few suggestions for easy, low-cost ways to relax right in your own home.
1. Meditate - This could mean many things. It could be closing your eyes and listening to music. It could mean sitting quietly in a darkened room. Basically, do what will help you clear your mind and sweep away the racing thoughts.
2. Take a Nap - It doesn't have to be a long one. Make it a thirty-minute power nap. You'll be surprised how refreshed you might feel.
3. Pamper Yourself - Give yourself a quick facial or don a homemade facemask and soak in a hot bath. Put some conditioner on your hair and wrap it in a towel while you settle in for a few minutes with a good book.
4. Exercise - We know it's true. Exercise can release those feel good chemicals and elevate your mood. Try some yoga or take a walk around your neighborhood. Pull out the bike from the garage or take a dip in the neighbor's pool.
5. Listen to Music - I don't know about you, but music affects my mood. This can go one of two ways. Find some great upbeat songs and blast them while you dance around in the living room. In the alternate, play something lovely and haunting. Close your eyes and immerse yourself in the notes.
6. Take Some Time for Yourself - Do something you enjoy. Start that book that's been hanging around. Watch a show that's been waiting on the TiVo. Forget about the laundry, the bills and the baking. Do something you haven't done in a while and have fun with it.
What do you do to relax?
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His Need, Her Desire (Book 1) is currently FREE at most retail outlets.
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His Passion, Her Temptation Blurb
Granger Pharma executive Monica Granger is hiding her relationship from her family. She has to. Her lover is the son of her father's biggest business rival. Ben Coron is more than Monica can resist; he's everything she's ever wanted—including dominant in bed.
But when Coron Health makes a play for Granger Pharma, Monica's relationship—and her life—blow wide open. She loses her job, and her family rejects her. Someone's stealing Granger's vital trade secrets, and worse, Monica's brother is dodging attempts on his life.
Their passion is too strong to keep Monica and Ben apart for long. They must thwart the takeover and heal the rift between their families. If they don't, they'll never trust one another enough to pursue the dominance and submission they both need.
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His Passion, Her Temptation Excerpt
"So, do you want to eat now … or later?" Monica's smile turned seductive.
"Well, I think I might need you first." His hand reached to touch the silkiness of her hair.
"I agree. Food can wait." Monica pulled his head down and kissed him, greedy to taste his lips.
Without breaking the kiss, Ben guided her out of the hallway into the living room.
Monica slipped her finger under the edge of his collar. "You know, it doesn't seem fair that you get to call all the shots."
"Oh? I call all the shots?" Ben's hands roamed to her rear and squeezed.
"Yes … you decide when and how …" Monica licked the edge of his lip.
"One, that isn’t quite true, and two, I haven't heard you complaining." He gave her a playful pinch on the ass.
"Oh no, I'm not complaining." Her hand moved to the front of his pants, cupping him.
"Then what?" His hands slid down to the back of her thighs.
"I thought it might be fun to … try a little something else." She rubbed him through the fabric of his pants.
"What did you have in mind?" Ben swept his hands up her back and tangled his fingers in her hair.
Monica tilted her head back. "Do you recall that night before I left for Hawaii?"
"I do believe it is burned into my memory."
"Sometimes I wonder if it wouldn't be interesting to reverse things." Monica observed his face for a reaction.
"Reverse things?"
"Oh yes." Her finger laid a trail down the front of his chest. "You," she poked him gently, "would do as I say."
"I see. Are you finding you have a dominant streak?" he teased.
"I'm not sure, but I have a desire to find out." The thought of taking charge appealed to Monica, not all the time, but perhaps occasionally.
Ben smiled. "That sounds … enticing."
"I hoped you'd think so." Monica walked around him, patting his ass with her palm.
"How would you start?"
"I'd tell you to disrobe for my viewing pleasure." Monica enjoyed looking at the hard planes of Ben's body, so different from her own curves.
"Shall I?"
"Oh, yes." Monica crossed the few steps to the seating area and settled herself into an upholstered chair.
Ben approached Monica and then turned his back toward her. He loosened his tie and pulled it free, tossing it over his shoulder in Monica's direction before unbuttoning his shirt and letting the fabric fall to the floor. He turned slightly and caught her eye. Monica flushed under his wicked gaze.
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His Passion, Her Temptation is available for preview and purchase at the following online retailers.
Coming soon to iTunes.
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Malia Mallory Biography
Malia Mallory lives in Hawaii with her husband and daughter. She's been working with words since alphabet blocks rolled into her crib, not only writing her own work but copy editing and proofreading the work of others. She has loved to read about relationships since she first sneaked off with her mother's Harlequin.
Malia Mallory is the best-selling author of The ABCs of Erotica series, which covers the erotic spectrum from BDSM to ménage and everything in between. More releases in the series are on the way. She has also released the Mia's Cop Craving series and Santa's Backdoor Baby. Malia’s books have hit the bestselling erotica lists at both Amazon and iTunes. Her books are available in electronic format at major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Kobo, Sony, Diesel, Smashwords and AllRomance Books.
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