Sunday, November 1, 2009

REC Awards

Hey everyone!
The REC Awards are up and running for the month of November. I saw that 2 of my Dreamspinner Press books are up for awards: my main character from Right Side of the Tracks, Russell Drake, is up for sexy male lead and my short story, By the Moonlight is up for paranormal short. Papa knows Best, from Phaze, is also nominated for best erotic novel.
Please go by and support the awards so that they will continue next year. Thanks!

Romance Erotica Connection Awards

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Older Men: Love them!

Jaxx Steele here to give you my take on older men. I wanted to take this moment to give props to sexy older men. The man that is aging like fine wine, getting sexier with age, your Sean Connerys, Mark Harmons, Samuel Jacksons and Antonio Banderas’ of the world.
I write romances and work really hard trying to bring out my characters inner as well as outer beauty. Most of my characters are, although it is not stated you get the impression, in their mid twenties to mid thirties. I have also written a few May-December type romances. To date my biggest seller has been a May-December romance called Papa knows Best. In this book the pros and cons of being with an older man are highlighted. As a lover of older men I want to spotlight them and all of the beauty that comes with them.
The physical beauty of a younger man is one of his assets, a prize possession, but what else does he have going for him. I am not trying to down play the younger man, but if physical beauty fades with time and that’s all you have, well…
With an older man who is healthy in mind, body and spirit there is nothing he can’t do! He has gone though most of the changes men go through to make them men. He is less likely to change on you. What you get when you got there is what you keep. LOL Father Time has been kind to him because he remains active and lives for the day. He appreciates the days he has and lives them to the fullest. He has no problem teaching you new things and welcomes the challenge of learning new things from you. They are intelligent and worldly. His graying hair looks distinguished on him and ups his sexiness tenfold. As far as physical beauty goes, he may not possess that six pack he used to at twenty five, but at forty five he is in good shape and shows appreciation for your six pack! And Lordy! Let’s not forget the few who do still have the body they had at twenty five! Can you say HOT! Who could want anything else in a man?
I would love to read more gay romance spot lighting handsome older men. I have seen some outstanding men in their forties, just reaching their prime. Do you write about them? Let me know so I can read it and if you want to read them, check out my website and pick up one of my books. Until next time… Jaxx Steele has left the building.

Jaxx's website

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Three new releases while I was off line

While I was offline I had 3 new releases that Honey Bunny did a great job promoting, but I wanted to make sure those who follow my blog saw them as well.




Book II in the Dreams Delivered series.
Simon Says- Ahh (available at Phaze)
Simon Woo came into his fortune early in life and had single-hood forced upon him to protect the company's image. He had returned home to America for meetings, after living in Hong Kong for the last five years and reconnected with his childhood friend Benji. Although Simon and Benji haven't seen each other but once in those five years, Benji always knew what his friend Simon needed...and his friend needed some stress relief.



Hot Summer Nights (available at Red Rose Publishing)
Soren Cannon and his best friend Mercedes are die hard Rocko fans. They have the opportunity to follow him all summer as he toured the neighboring states. At each one of the concerts Soren found that it was easy to be seduced when the beautiful, soulful music of Rocko provided the back drop.



A Knight at The Speedway (available at Phaze)
Khristopher Knight was a professional motorcycle rider. It was the greatest day of his life when he qualified for that inaugural race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway until he realized he had no one to share it with.

Artis Kent had not seen Kris since they were in college together. The race at the Speedway was the first in 100 years. With his ticket he would have the chance to meet the riders and maybe open the lines of communication again.
When Kris and Artis met up again, Artis had no idea that his world would soar to the heavens, crash to the depths of hell and then soar to the sky once more all in the span of 30 days. Can Artis's calm laid back life handle a love affair with the fast paced Kristopher Knight? Or will there be too many crash and burns for Artis to handle?
Check out my website for excerpts and reviews!
Jaxx website

Where is Jaxx Steele?

I have the perfect contest to celebrate my return to 'the net'. While I was computerless for those three months the wonderful people at Honey Bunny Promotions kept my stories active with their great promotion skills. Because of those skills my inbox was filled with questions, most about my books: how I do I come up with ideas, have I been to the places I write about and stuff about the characters. Those are normal, I expect them, but the few that came in about me threw me for a loop. People want to know what I look like!

So, with that in mind I came up with this contest:

Where is Jaxx Steele!

While I was gone I had a few video trailers of my books made. I am in one of them. I invite you to view the videos and find me. Tell me the book and who my picture represents.

Send your answers to this email:jaxxsteele@gmail.com and you will be entered into the hat to win a Jaxx Steele logo mug and pen.

(Not extremely expensive but a good conversation piece at best.)

The contest will run from October 13th to October 31st.

Here is the link to my videos and good luck!

Jaxx's You Tube page

Saturday, October 10, 2009

The return of Jaxx Steele!

This summer, to my dismay, my laptop hit the floor and went to laptop heaven. It has taken me much longer than I expected to get a new one and still eat and pay bills on time. But, nevertheless, even though I felt the passage of time one second at a time, it is all over now. I have finally gotten a new one and will return to the online world full time in less than 48 hours! I can't wait to update and catch you all up on what has gone on while I was missing in action.

Talk more later!

Jaxx

Monday, May 18, 2009

Dreams Delivered first review is in!

Dreams Delivered by Jaxx Steele
Reader Reviewed by Theresa

Seen the cover for this book, read the blurb and had to have as if this is much of a surprise to those who know me:-) lol
Grab the ice, turn on the air conditioner and plug in a fan. This one will set the computer on fire and blow the circuit breakers. Dreams Delivered is an extremely super hot erotic m/m/m. Every once in awhile it is nice to break from the everyday, get down and dirty and live the fantasy. Jaxx Steele delivers that and then some! Dreams Delivered is book one in a series so stay tuned for a more. I know I will be! You can get your copy of Dreams Delivered at Phaze
Author Blurb: First in a series! Mitchell Donavan has a fantasy, one he doesn't think he can bring to life. When a night of Truth or Dare reveals his innermost secrets and the possibility of a new relationship, Mitchell doubts his dream will ever come true. However, dreams have a way of being delivered...
Read an Excerpt

It's contest time!

It's up to you to choose Jaxx Steele's number 1 couple of 2009!

You will choose from Jaxx Steele's releases from June 08 - June 09.

So many readers have mentioned their favorites when it comes to the handsome and sexy men in the many books of Jaxx Steele. Now it is time for you to choose your favorites! If you haven't read the book you have time. The contest will begin

May 10 and will end August 10.

Here's how it will work:

read the books

make your selection for couple of the year

send your choice in an email along with a 'couple interaction' quote from each book to this email
each reader that sends a nomination will have their name put into a "hat" and 2 winners will be chosen to win a prize:

a special print version of a Jaxx Steele book. (title to be announced)


Here are the couples that are eligible!

Jared and Byron in "By the Moonlight"
Byron watches his friend from afar loving and wanting him. When he finally gets his chance to make Jared his own he jumps at it!
get yours here

Rick and Terry in "The Devil made me do it"
When Lucifer challenged Rick to do a series of things for his amusement or he would carry out the threats made against his beloved Terry, he doesn't hesitate to do them. Along the way he even learns a few interesting things about himself that he couldn't wait to show Terry.
get yours here

Ethan and Marcus in "After the Storm"
Ethan's instincts told him that Marcus was attracted to him and a little birdie confirmed it. All he had to do was convince Marcus that fighting the attraction between them was futile.
get yours here

Avery and Lovell in "The gift that keeps on giving"
Lovell had come to terms with his lonely life style although he was not happy with it. On a visit home for the holidays he gets what he really wants for Christmas and for many Christmases to come.
get yours here

Ray and Dexter in "I saw Daddy kissing Santa Clause"
Poor Dexter woke in the middle of the night to find his 'daddy dom' sitting in Santa's lap. Once he was over his shock, Dexter had to prove to his daddy that he was a good enough boy to join him and Santa.
get yours here

Papa and Professor Louis in "Papa knows Best"
Papa refused to take no for an answer and aggressively persued the very handsome, refined and much older Professor Louis. After Papa broke down Professor Louis' defenses. Will he find that, although they came from two different generations, they were well matched and belonged together?
get yours here

James and Russell in "Right side of the Tracks"
After a drunken night of partying with his frat brothers Russ ended up in a downward spiral filled with responsibility and choking dose of reality. Being stuck there for three long years a harsh twist of faith gave him a second chance to get the life he always wanted with James...who still wanted him, too.
get yours here

Mitch and Barry in "Dreams Delivered"(book I)
Mitch and Barry were just getting to know one another when Mitch found himself kidnapped and tied to a bed with two other men. Is this a bad thing?
get yours here

Greg and Tom in "Frozen Spring Break"
Not being the average beach goer at spring break, Gregorio made his way to whatever slopes were still opened at the time. While Greg was in Lake Tahoe, Tom's truck hit a snow bank and got stuck and to top it off no one could dig him out until the morning. Bad for the truck, but good for Greg when Tom ended up at his cabin looking for help.
get yours here

Happy Reading!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

FAR loves Tracks!

Gives Right side of the Tracks 5 ANGELS!


Russell is at the end of his ability to cope with everything. He gave up the man he loved, James, and walked away from his family to be there when his son was born. The only problem is that Russell is gay and a freak accident took the life of his wife, Monica, leaving him alone to raise his son, Tyrell. His wife's family was very clear that Tyrell was his responsibility alone. They even disowned their daughter after they found out she was pregnant with a white man's baby.
Russell does the only thing he can think of and calls his mother who he hasn't talked to in the three years he has been away, and she tells him to come home. Russell arrives finding love and acceptance from his family, but being home resurrects his feelings for James, especially when James comes around to see him. Russell learns that he is in the fight of his life from Monica's family, who decided to fight for custody of Tyrell. And there is still the problem of what to do about James who has no idea what happened or why Russell left in the first place. Will Russell get a second chance at love? Will he find a way to keep Tyrell, who he loves more than anything?

Mr. Steele has created a wonderful short story about the price of parenthood and second chances. Russell is a wonderful character who was willing to give up everything, even the love of his life, for the child he never thought he would have. Russell's family is the way family are supposed to be, loving and accepting. If more people were like that, the world would be a better place. I loved how James never gave up on his man even after everything that happened. Thanks go to Mr. Steele for a wonderful story.

Reviewed by: Teresa

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Spend your Spring and Summer with Jaxx Steele!



Gregorio Santos was not like his co-workers. They rushed to the warm temperatures and white sand beaches of the Caribbean for vacation, he preferred the white cold of the ski slopes. Greg is single and determined to remain that way—despite his loneliness. While on vacation at Lake Tahoe, an accident strands the sexiest man he had met in years at his cabin. Will his resolve to stay single outlast being trapped with a man that gives the term 'bringing sexy back' new meaning?
Frozen Spring Break, coming to Freya's Bower May 12, 2009






Soren Cannon and his best friend Mercedes are die hard Rocko fans. They have the opportunity to follow him all summer as he toured the neighboring states. At each one of the concerts Soren found that it was easy to be seduced when the beautiful, soulful music of Rocko provided the back drop.
Hot Summer Nights, coming to Red Rose Publishing, June, 2009





Simon Woo came into his fortune early in life and had single-hood forced upon him to protect the company's image. He had returned home to America for meetings, after living in Hong Kong for the last five years and reconnected with his childhood friend Benji. Although Simon and Benji haven't seen each other but once in those five years, Benji always knew what his friend Simon needed...and his friend needed some stress relief.
Dreams Delivered: Simon Says-Ahh, coming to Phaze, July, 2009


Khristopher Knight was a professional motorcycle rider. It was the greatest day of his life when he qualified for that inaugural race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway until he realized he had no one to share it with.
Artis Kent had not seen Kris since they were in college together. The race at the Speedway was the first in 100 years. With his ticket he would have the chance to meet the riders and maybe open the lines of communication again.
When Kris and Artis met up again, Artis had no idea that his world would soar to the heavens, crash to the dephs of hell and then soar to the sky once more all in the span of 30 days. Can Artis's calm laid back life handle a love affair with the fast paced Kristopher Knight? Or will there be too many crash and burns for Artis to handle?
A Kinght at The Speedway, coming to Phaze- Urban Metropolitan series- August, 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Check out Jaxx's latest reviews.

WHIPPED CREAM REVIEWS

After the Storm
By Jaxx Steele
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Review by: Tiger Lily

Hotel entrepreneur Ethan Conrad wants unconditional love in the form of shy, hardworking carpenter, Marcus. What happens when the shy man unleashes his pent up lust? Find out in After the Storm.
Ethan’s forthright approach to life has earned him his fair share of ups and downs. A glimpse of Marcus straight out of the pool charges his desires and sets him on course to meet the love of his life. I loved Mr. Steele’s storytelling. He keeps the reader involved with a fast-paced story and relatable characters. I rooted for Marcus to overcome his shyness and fear of commitment in order to love Ethan. His fears are the same as everyone, we want to be loved, but we also want that love to last forever. When it doesn’t, we feel the same type of heartbreak. I enjoyed watching the relationship develop between the two men and sighed with contentedness when the story concluded.
If you like a sensual story with two heroes, then pick up a copy of After the Storm. I give this story 4 ½ cherries. Awesome!

RAINBOW REVIEWS

TITLE: The Right side of the Tracks
AUTHOR: Jaxx Steele
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press

RATING: 4 stars
Review by Jamie P. Blaze

BOOK BLURB:
Faced with the consequences of one careless night, Russell Drake left his lover, James, to marry a woman he barely knew. It certainly wasn't what he planned, but one look at his son's tiny face convinced him that he'd do whatever was necessary to make his child happy ... even if it cost him his own happiness. But fate has something else in mind for him, and an unforeseen accident once again sets off a cascade of change. Three years later, Russell no longer has to settle and exist for his son's sake. He has the chance to rediscover the life he'd wanted with James.
BOOK REVIEW:
Jaxx Steele wrote a wonderful angst ridden story, while still clinging to the notion of love must conquer all. The concept of hope clings to everything throughout this book, and it's more than enough to keep one glued to the pages. Russell Drake gets trapped by an incredible event that changes his whole world. Tyrell is his sweet little boy ~ was it worth all the pain and angst? His wife Monica is gone, his life is in shambles. James has been burned by Russell, who is ridden with guilt and a sense of duty. Will they meet and be happy? Sacrifices have to be made. Partners again? Ethnicity plays a big role in his book, as does the power of family. Russell's memories and flashbacks to better times with James, while he wrestles with his emotions, are very nicely done. Even in a nice setting, you cannot miss the money issues and unwanted family that comes with, all adding pressure. If you add court battles and hot seductions, we have a very fun way to spend some time! Plus true love. Kudos to Jaxx Steele.

TWO LIPS REVIEW

The Devil made me do it
Author: Jaxx Steele

Heat Level: 2 PEPPERS questionable consent, extereme sex practices
Rating: 4 LIPS
Reviewed by: Tina

Rick’s life as a teacher is perfect life when combined with a lover he adores. Then, Satan gets bored and decides that Rick is the perfect way to relieve his boredom. Rick wants to turn him down, but Satan threatens his lover and the school he works for when Rick attempts to deny him. Rick reluctantly agrees to a night of whatever depravities Satan desires, while hoping he will survive it and not regret it.

Jaxx Steele does quite a creepy turn when delving into demon sexual practices in The Devil made me do it. There is a lot of questionable consent, wrapped in the guise of BDSM, involved in this tale. I'm not sure if I was disturbed out by the erotic encounters or if I was fascinated by the story itself. Rick’s journey is both pleasurable and creepy at the same time making this story not one for the faint hearted. The Devil made me do it will definitely stay with you long after you are done reading it.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Everyone please welcome Brigit Aine!

Hi there. First and foremost thank you to Jaxx for having me here and allowing me the opportunity to meet all of you. My name is Brigit Aine and my first novella is out May 15th at Absolute XPress. I can be found at Brigit’s World and Where the Paranormal is just Normal. Stop by and see me prior to the release date. I am hoping to post a cover soon… I am in the process of working on book 3 in the Torrent Series, book 2 is already with the editor and will be out soon after book 1 I am hoping. I am also part of a wonderful anthology. You can see what that is about at either the blog or the webpage. There are links there for a wonderful YouTube video about it as well. Okay… on with the topic Music and Writing.
So how many of you listen to music on a regular basis? When you drive your car? When you are doing housework or cleaning your room? When you are home alone and don’t want the TV on? I like music. I have an iPod, a radio in my car, the music channels on my TV service. However, I have discovered that I seem to be a minority in today’s world. I don’t NEED music. I can drive my car from home to work, or anywhere for that matter and I don’t have to have the radio on. Sometimes I even forget it is there. When I got my iPod it was the “newest” one, my oldest son had the version and size before mine. After 6 months, we traded. He had run out of space on his, and I hadn’t even filled mine a quarter of the way. Seemed logical. I still haven’t filled the one that we traded for and I even have movies on it. I update my iTunes software and even buy things when they appeal to me but I don’t have withdrawls like the boys do when they can’t get on or I tell them no. Even my husband got into the craze.
I have even tried to write while listening to music. Now I know this is very common for authors, to have a playlist going in the background, but I find I am distracted by the noise. I can sometimes have a movie or TV show going, if I am not interested in it, but overall I like the silence. When I am writing it is as if I can hear the characters going in my head anyways, so for me the noise created by music or the TV is distracting to what is already going on. If I have to have something on though it is going to be either a musical soundtrack (i.e. Mary Poppins, Mama Mia, Hairspray, etc.), Country Music (yes you can hear the yee haws going) or something soft and New Age. I actually find the New Age to be inspirational if I get stuck when writing. Since I write paranormal I will go looking for new age with interesting titles regarding Faeries or wolves or Vampires and see what others hear when they think of those things.
For me writing is its own form of entertainment and I don’t want to cross my entertainment. When I go to the movies I very rarely hear the soundtrack when the movie is going because I am focused on the movie. Hubby is always listening to the music, that way I at least know when a good soundtrack is coming. I like music, I even listen to it for its own sake on occasion but like I said, I just don’t NEED it. I would say it is a generational thing, as my kids can’t live without their iPods, but I don’t think so. I think it is a brain thing. Everyone is different, and that isn’t to say we aren’t influencing children differently with the ability to take their music everywhere, but prior to the accessibility there were people who had to have music just as much, it was just harder for them to access it all the time.
Okay… I have spouted off my opinion. I am very interested in hearing yours. I want to know what you think about music and writing. Do you read and listen to music? Do you write to music? Do you have music with you all the time? Are you someone who prefers the quiet like me?
Thank you Jaxx for allowing me to be here today.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

The Right Side of the Tracks is live!

Faced with the consequences of one careless night, Russell Drake left his lover, James, to marry a woman he barely knew. It certainly wasn't what he planned, but one look at his son's tiny face convinced him that he'd do whatever was necessary to make his child happy… even if it cost him his own happiness.
But fate has something else in mind for him, and an unforeseen accident once again sets off a cascade of change. Three years later, Russell no longer has to settle and exist for his son's sake. He has the chance to rediscover the life he'd wanted with James.
Get yours at Dreamspinners Press!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Jaxx is guest blogging again!

Hey everyone!

Jaxx Steele is guest blogging at Delilah Stephans Live Journal on 3/20/09 about what to do when your romantic flow stops flowing.

Stop by and check it out!

Friday, March 13, 2009

Whip Cream reviews loved After the Storm!

The wonderful Tiger Lily at Whip Cream Reviews had this to say about After the Storm: "If you like a sensual story with two heroes, then pick up a copy of After the Storm. I give this story 4 ½ cherries. Awesome!"
Check out the review for yourself and vote for me this weekend.
Whip Cream Reviews
Jaxx

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Jaxx Steele guest blogging at Romance Blog Tour

Greetings everyone!
I will be guest blogging at Romance Blog Tour to give a unique perspective on romance. I write gay romance and my stories have touched several genres, erotica, bdsm, fantasy, paranormal and contemporary to name a few. Stop by to read my take on romance and feel free to comment on what you have read.

Jaxx

date: March 11th, 2009
place: Romance Blog Tour

Jaxx Steele at Love Romance Cafe

Stop by to ask Jaxx all of your burning questions and to read lots of blurbs and hot excerpts! Prizes will be given and fun will be had, all that's missing is you!

date: March 9, 2009
time: 12pm-2pm (EST)
place:
Love Romance Cafe

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Romance Junkies reviews Jaxx Steele!


AFTER THE STORM is a beautiful story penned by a ‘new to me’ author, Jaxx Steele. This is a warm-hearted story filled with sadness, as well as great determination and the will to have it all. Ethan’s no wilting wallflower. He sees Marcus and knows immediately that he wants him. He’s not prepared to accept 'no' or any other excuses. Ethan takes Marcus in hand and decides to show him that he will be there for him. Marcus, who's hurt, bruised and unwilling to try at life and love again, skirts around his attraction to Ethan, but when he is backed into a corner he has no choice but to accept love again.
I loved this book. It's filled with lots of emotionally charged scenes and at a pace that keeps the reader wanting more and praying that the end never to come. Jaxx Steele is definitely one to watch.
By Romance Junkies Reviewer: jhayboy


The gift that keeps on givingGoing home for the holidays is never easy and Lovell Johnston has always gone home for a weekend at the most, however this yuletide season he's spending a whole week with his mom and sister in his home town. Being different from the other kids growing up has not only left Lovell with unpleasant memories of his teenage years but it has also contributed to his introvert nature and his reluctance to get involved unless it is the real deal.
Running an online business further compounds the solitary lifestyle which he has become used to, so when a new store attendant in his hometown gives him the come hither signal, not only does he not recognize it , he can’t believe someone is actually interested in him - and he is not taking no for an answer.
A sweet seasonal read, where all the goodness of the things the holidays symbolize come out in the Johnston family. Lovell is not expecting miricles on his visit home. However meeting an attractive man who wants to do more than just hold his shopping basket, is not only a welcome pleasure-- but he has to temper his excitement, as sometimes some things are just too good to be true. Jaxx Steele's THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING is a feel good story that will certainly leave readers with a happy smile on their faces.
By Romance Junkies Reviewer: jhayboy


Papa knows Best
With every book Jaxx Steel comes up with, he gets better and better. After reading it
I had to take a day or two to really think about all the things happening in this book. Jaxx Steele has not only given us a story about the obvious, but he has taken two men at differently stage of their life, different levels of confidence and different expectations out of a relationship and put them together with dynamite results. PAPA KNOWS BEST is a book with surprising depth and enough heartfelt emotion to make it a winner.
Jaxx Steele has worked his magic and his writing style is clearly imprinted on this wonderful read. He has created a magical tale of two men whose needs and, albeit dragging their feet to get the ultimate outcome- they got there and it was a pleasure sharing in their journey.
By Romance Junkies Reviewer: jhayboy

Right side of the Tracks has a cover!


I love this cover!
Right Side of the Tracks
Faced with the consequences of one careless night, Russell Drake left his lover, James, to marry a woman he barely knew. It certainly wasn't what he planned, but one look at his son's tiny face convinced him that he'd do whatever was necessary to make his child happy… even if it cost him his own happiness.
But fate has something else in mind for him, and an unforeseen accident once again sets off a cascade of change. Three years later, Russell no longer has to settle and exist for his son's sake. He has the chance to rediscover the life he'd wanted with James.
Coming to Dreamspinners Press March 26, 2009

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

You Gotta Read Reviews reviewed Jaxx

Title: By The Moonlight
Rating: You Need To Read- 4 stars
Reviewed by: Laura Moreno


Jared Sinclair is a woman-loving vampire. He routinely takes women to his home, beds them, feeds from them and returns them from wherever they came from. His best friend, Byron, prefers men. One night after Byron made a strange comment to him, it occurs to Jared to explore Byron’s world a little more. Jared knew Byron’s life was very different from his. Jared was unprepared for how similar they could be too.
Reading this book reminded me of stories where next door neighbors don’t even realize the attraction until years, sometimes decades later. The interaction between best friends Jared and Byron is so emotional and tender that you cannot help but want to encourage their closeness. Byron slowly and carefully pulls Jared in to his world by first feeding him samples of his lifestyle as an appetizer. Once Jared is hungry for more, he feeds him a different dish, if you will. The story is wonderfully crafted and refreshingly plotted out so that the reader is never quite sure who will succeed. Bravo.



Title: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Rating: You Need To Read- 4 stars
Reviewed by: Laura


Lovell Johnston was teased mercilessly when he was a child because he was color-blind. As an adult, his uneasiness around people has led him to only have one relationship, and it was extremely casual. His job as the owner of a dating website keeps him away from interacting with people except for the written word. He is home for the holidays with his mother and sister and is unaware of the gift waiting for him.
Avery Lockhart is doing his duty by helping his family run the store. He is a lawyer by trade but doesn’t mind pitching in especially when he runs into Lovell. Well, well, well, where is the mistletoe?
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The byplay between the two characters and the diversity of their lifestyles had me laughing, anxious and eager to read more. Avery and Lovell do the dance all lovers do in the beginning but this book spices it up with the added insecurities that Lovell has harbored all his life. I cheered for the pair throughout the pages and read the last sentence with a sigh of pleasure. Well done, Mr. Steele.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Reflections of Love is available now!



Reflections of Love
A Dreamspinner Press Short Story Anthology

Ebook: $6.99
Print: $16.99
Length: 316 Pages
Publication Date: February, 2009


A Year-long Valentine
by Jaxx Steele

Stephan Jefferies was a singer at Sound of Soul. Julio De la Cruz inherited the club and others like it. When Julio stepped into the club he was entranced by Stephan's voice and his dark beauty. Julio doesn’t have a clue how to approach Stephan so he sent him to another one of his clubs to sing until he got up his nerve. How long will it take Julio to make his move and will Stephan be able to wait that long?
available now

Monday, February 9, 2009

Papa Knows Best is available now!




Dominick “Papa” Pappas was a handsome, young photography teacher at Indiana University given to impulsive behavior and an overwhelming passion for his craft. Professor Bradley Louis taught philosophy at the college and had the reputation of being the sternest and most unsocial of all the teachers on campus.

When Papa first laid eyes on Professor Louis it was love at first sight. Professor Louis was handsome, intelligent and twenty years his senior. Papa approached him, but the professor turned away from his advances claiming they had nothing in common and belonged to two different generations. Because of that he didn’t think they had a chance to survive as a couple. Can Papa convince him of otherwise or will Professor Louis’ theory on May-November relationships prevail?
get yours here

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Novella going to Dreamspinners Press

The Right side of the Tracks
Russell's world had turned upside down. In less than a year he had given up the life he was to have with James and had become a husband to a woman he barely knew and a father. For a young, gay man these circumstances were unthinkable! In a moment of sheer panic he almost ran away, but after one look into the little face of his son he knew he'd do whatever was necessary to make his son happy…even if that meant he wouldn’t be.

Would one drunken decision wreck Russell's world forever? Or had fate decided James would be what was best for both the father and the son?

coming to Dreamspinners Press April, 2009

Sunday, January 18, 2009

2 contracts to start the year off right!

Greetings everyone (if there is anyone)
I sent out four stories in the last quarter of 2008 and I have received two answers resulting in 2 contacts.

A year-long Valentine

Stephan Jefferies was a singer at The Jazz and Blues Lounge. Julio De la Cruz inherited the club and others like it. When Julio stepped into the club he was entranced by Stephan's voice and his dark beauty. Julio doesn’t have a clue how to approach Stephan so he sent him to another one of his clubs to sing until he got up his nerve. How long will it take Julio to make his move and will Stephan be able to wait that long?

coming in Reflections of Love

Dreamspinners Press anthology: Valentine's Day 2009


and

Frozen Spring Break
Gregorio Santos was not like his co-workers. While they rushed to the warm temps and white sand beaches of the Caribbean on vacation, he was on his way to the white cold of the ski slopes. "You can have your little umbrella drinks and your year-long tans, I'll take a hot toddy by the fire any day" he often told them.
Throwing his energy into his work and skiing as he tried to forget his loneliness. While on vacation at Lake Tahoe a freak accident strands the most sexiest man he had met in years at his cabin. Will his resolve to stay single last, being with a man that gives the term 'bringing sexy back' new meaning?

coming soon to Freya's Bower

Friday, January 16, 2009

Papa has a new look!

Papa knows Best-new

I like this cover much better. :-)

Dominick "Papa" Pappas was a handsome, young photography teacher at Indiana University given to impulsive behavior and an overwhelming passion for his craft.
Professor Bradley Louis taught philosophy at the college and had the reputation of being the sternest and most unsocial of all the teachers on campus.

When Papa first laid eyes on Professor Louis it was love at first sight. Professor Louis was handsome, intelligent and twenty years his senior. Papa approached him, but the professor turned away from his advances claiming they had nothing in common and belonged to two different generations. Because of that he didn't think they had a chance to survive as a couple. Can Papa convince him of otherwise or will Professor Louis' theory on May-December relationships prevail?

coming to Phaze, February 9, 2009

Friday, January 2, 2009

Starting the New Year on the good foot!




Best GBLT Author 2008:
Jaxx Steele

Voting begins at NOON ET on Jan. 5th and runs till Jan. 17th.

Winners are being announced at a special party on Jan. 19th from 7-9 p.m. ET
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