Book & Author Details:
Sweet as Sin by J.T. Geissinger
(Bad Habit #1)
Publication date: July 14th 2015
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
(Bad Habit #1)
Publication date: July 14th 2015
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:
Twentysomething Kat Reid is loving life as an in-demand Hollywood makeup artist. She has absolutely no interest in rock ’n’ roll, but in order to pay the mortgage, she agrees to work on the set of a rock video for the world-famous rockers known as Bad Habit…which brings her face-to-face with Nico Nyx, lead singer of Bad Habit and Adonis in the flesh.
However, the fiercely independent Kat isn’t impressed by the hard-living, womanizing rock star. But when Nico’s model girlfriend shows up to the set drunk and Kat is tapped to replace her as the video’s sexy bride, her combustible chemistry with Nico suddenly threatens to consume the set. Nico feels it, too—and becomes determined to win Kat over, body and soul. Yet behind his rock god swagger, Nico hides a dark secret. Can he rock Kat’s world forever, or will he just break her heart?
However, the fiercely independent Kat isn’t impressed by the hard-living, womanizing rock star. But when Nico’s model girlfriend shows up to the set drunk and Kat is tapped to replace her as the video’s sexy bride, her combustible chemistry with Nico suddenly threatens to consume the set. Nico feels it, too—and becomes determined to win Kat over, body and soul. Yet behind his rock god swagger, Nico hides a dark secret. Can he rock Kat’s world forever, or will he just break her heart?
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An Interview with JT:
What inspired your new Bad Habit
series? What is it about?
I was a
serious Van Halen fangirl when I was a teenager, and my best friend was a
die-hard Zeppelin fan. We went to a million rock concerts together. Growing up
in LA, one of the things to do on weekends was to go into Hollywood and hang
out at all the famous rock clubs on Sunset strip, so I have tons of memories
and experiences from that time. After I finished my paranormal Night Prowler
series, I wanted to make a change to contemporary, and thought stories about a
rock band would be a blast to write.
Please tell us more
about members of the band?
Nico is the passionate, extroverted lead singer. He’s
the hero of the first book in the series, Sweet As Sin. A.J. Edwards is the
surly, tatted badboy drummer with a past even more screwed up than Nico’s. (If you
read Sweet As Sin, you’ll know that’s pretty bad!) Then there’s Brody Scott,
aka “Scotty,” the lead guitarist, who’s a bit of a fashion plate. Ethan and
Chris are the keyboardist and bassist, respectively, but I don’t know too much
about them yet because they haven’t told me.
What qualities does Nico
have that make him a swoonworthy hero?
Nico is your typical alpha male, with a twist. He’s
passionate and possessive, but not douchey, like so many alpha bad boys can be.
He has a dirty mouth and loves to use it, but he’s very much into doing
anything that will make Kat feel happy and protected. He loves to spoil her,
and lets down his guard almost from the first moment they meet. He’s not one of
those guys who sleeps with other girls to make Kat jealous, or acts wishy-washy
about commitment. He’s all in, one hundred percent, from the get-go. He’s very
intense, but he knows exactly what he wants, and will do anything to get it.
And keep it.
What makes
Nico and Kat perfect for each other?
They’re two damaged souls who are straight talking,
no-bullshit kind of people. All the things that have happened to them in their
pasts make them both very protective of and loyal to those they love. Both of
them are mature beyond their years, both are sensitive and soulful, and both
are willing to risk everything for love. They’re irresistible to one another.
What’s the most romantic thing Nico
does for Kat?
Nico is a
die-hard romantic, so he does a lot of over-the-top romantic things for Kat in
the book. One of the most romantic is the mariachi band he flew in from Mexico
to surprise Kat for her birthday. (They heard some mariachi music at a
restaurant on their first date, and watched a movie together that had a
mariachi song she loved, both of which he remembered.) She has a terrible story
about why she hates her birthday, and Nico wanted to make her some better
birthday memories. What comes along with the mariachis is a great surprise, and
very Nico.
What’s your favourite scene in the
book?
There’s
too many to pick just one. But I love the scene when Nico first visits Kat at
her house, and she asks him why he’s into her. Here’s a snippet:
“Can I ask you a serious
question?”
He nodded.
I had to gather my
courage for a second before I could ask him what was on my mind.
“Why me?”
I promise I wasn’t
fishing for a compliment this time. I was just confused. This man could have
any woman he wanted. Literally—any
one. I thought I was better than average looking, but I certainly wasn’t a
stunner. Especially in a town like L.A. where beautiful women practically grew
on trees. I could be funny on occasion, and I’d been told by past boyfriends I
had a quirky, adorable charm.
But I wasn’t on Nico’s
level. I was boxing out of my class. If he was Mike Tyson, I was the guy who
emptied the spit bucket. I just needed to understand.
“Could be those freckles.
First girl I ever loved had freckles. I was six.” Nico regarded me very
seriously, but I sensed the humor behind his tone. “Or it could be those
Cleopatra eyes. Or that killer body. You got a woman’s body, classic hourglass
curves made for a man’s hands.”
I blushed again, looking
down.
Nico’s voice grew quiet.
“Or it could be that when you look at me, I feel like I could fuckin’ fly.”
I looked up at him. Now
he was deadly serious, staring at me with something like wonder.
“I don’t have a lot of
real in my life, Kat. You’re real. Knew it when you stood up to me when I got mad
at Avery. Protectin’ a girl you didn’t even know, puttin’ yourself out there
for someone else. And not backin’ down an inch. I liked that. Liked it too that
you didn’t let me push you around or intimidate you. You’d be surprised how old
that shit gets, people bowin’ and scrapin’, thinkin’ they’re gonna get
somethin’ outta you if they kiss your ass just right. And then you demanded I
explain what the deal was with me and Avery before you’d even consider talkin’
to me about there bein’ anything between us. Which I loved, by the way. Shows
you got class. And self-respect. To top it all off, you got two girlfriends who
obviously love you and have your back, which means you’re a good friend. Which
means you’re trustworthy. Which means fuckin’ everything to me.”
I let it all sink in,
just breathing. I wasn’t sure if I trusted myself to speak.
“So that’s why I got you
the necklace. That’s what we’re gonna have: trust. It’s important to me, and
it’s important to you. All this other stuff . . . ” He
squeezed me into a tight embrace, nuzzled his face into my neck, and inhaled
deeply. “Is just a bonus.”
“Other stuff?” I sounded
like Minnie Mouse I was so breathless.
He chuckled. “The way my
dick gets hard just lookin’ at you. The way you get wet when I touch you.”
Oh, God. We were back to
the dirty talk. And we were in my house. Alone.
Can you give us a sneak
peek at the next book in the series?
The next book will star
A.J. and Chloe, two characters that are introduced in Sweet As Sin. A.J. is the
drummer for the band, and Chloe is one of Kat’s best friends. And the two of
them can’t stand each other. But A.J. has some very good reasons why he wants
to keep Chloe away. Honestly their book, Make Me Sin, is my favorite book I’ve
ever written. It’s a pretty devastating read. I’ve never cried so much writing
anything in my life! I can’t wait to hear what readers think of it.
EXCERPT:
“Here’s the thing, Nico—”
“Don’t overthink it, Kat. You wanna see me or
not?”
My pulse was all over the place. I sat up, then
regretted that move as the room began to wobble. “I do.”
“What’s the address?”
“I wasn’t done talking.”
He cursed. I ignored it. “I do want to see you,
but I just want to lay a few ground rules before we start this
whole . . . whatever this whole thing is.”
I waited for him to respond. He sounded like he
was listening hard, and he didn’t answer, so I plunged ahead. “I don’t want to just . . . um . . . ”
“You got a three-date rule, sweetheart?”
I was relieved that he sounded amused. Thank God
he had a sense of humor.
“Because I can respect that. But you should
realize that when you see me today, it’ll be the third date. So the next time
you see me, all bets are off.” His voice dropped. “And I wanna see you again
tomorrow.”
“We haven’t even had one date yet!”
“The shoot, then the restaurant. That’s two.”
His idea of what comprised a date was seriously
impaired.
“Those don’t count as dates! We were working on the shoot, and you were only
at the restaurant for like five seconds. If I see you today, this will be our first date.”
I didn’t mention that he’d gotten the details of
the three-date rule wrong. It was sex on
the third date, not after. I was trying to buy myself as much time as possible,
because he was moving at the speed of a rocket.
“Okay. I’ll give you the shoot. But the restaurant
should count. Being with someone at a restaurant is textbook definition of a
date. No matter how long it lasted.”
I could not believe we were actually having this
conversation. I sighed.
“I’ll take that as a yes. Now give me the fuckin’
address, Kat, before I wear a hole in the damn rug.”
He was pacing?
“What part of town are you coming from? Because I
need, like, a half hour to get cleaned up.”
Nico’s response was a growl. I gave him the
address.
“You’re in luck. I’m comin’ from the Hollywood
Hills. It’ll take me at least forty-five minutes to get to Venice in traffic.”
He paused. “Or I could take the bike. That’ll get me there in thirty.”
Was he screwing with me right now?
“You still there, Kat?”
“I’m still here.”
“I’m gonna be there in thirty minutes. You gonna
be ready for me?”
Oh, the dark promise in that tone. I felt like I
was standing at the edge of a cliff, looking down. I already knew I was going
to fall. The only question now was, how far?
And how hard?
And would the fall break me?
“I’ll be ready,” I whispered.
Nico’s voice was almost a purr. “Darlin’, that’s exactly what I’ve been waitin’ to hear.”
Before I could say another word, Nico hung up.
AUTHOR GUEST POST:
What Makes Rock Stars So Sexy?
If you’re like me, you find rock
stars irresistible. There’s just something fantastic about a man who can make
tattoos and a pair of tight leather pants into an entire outfit. Here are my
top five reasons I find rock stars so sexy, in no particular order.
1.
The
Strut
Lord save me from men who know
how to swagger. That cocky, you-know-you-want-me walk tells the ladies that not
only does he think he’s the best, he’s got the goods to back it up. He oozes
self-confidence, and you can’t wait to watch him go to work. On you.
2. The Talent
There’s magic in his voice, his
eyes, his fingers…and I’m not just talking about between the sheets! Rock gods
must have talent galore to rise to the top of their profession. He’s not just
another pretty face, he’s a gifted musician and songwriter, and all that talent
is a massive turn-on.
3. The Lifestyle
Admit it; his glamorous lifestyle
is a major plus. The parties, the private jets, the fifty-city world tour…what
girl wouldn’t want to hop along for the ride of her life? But beware if you’re
the jealous type; women literally throw themselves at his feet. You’ll be
stepping over swooning groupies everywhere the two of you go.
4. The Power
He’s got pull, and it shows in a
million ways, both big and small. Whether it’s a private audience with the
President or a private night at Disneyland (because he bought out the whole
park for your first date), a rock star can get anything he wants. This Prince
Charming really can make all your
dreams come true.
5.
The
Fantasy
He’ll whisk you off to exotic
island locations on a moments’ notice. He’ll shower you in expensive gifts.
He’ll write a song just for you…or maybe an entire album. Every day with your
rock god will be more interesting than any other day you’ve ever had. And if
you’re really lucky, he’ll pop the question and give you that
happily-ever-after you deserve.
SOUNDTRACK FOR SWEET AS SIN:
I never listen to music while
writing because I need to concentrate, but I do become obsessed with certain
songs while I’m writing certain books. I’ll listen to them over and over in the
car or on my iphone, picturing the characters, thinking about scenes, letting
my imagination go crazy, then write all those ideas down. So music definitely
inspires my writing. Here are a few of the songs I was obsessed with while
writing Sweet As Sin. (Links open Amazon Music window.)
AUTHOR BIO:
J.T. Geissinger is an award-winning author of paranormal and contemporary romance featuring dark and twisted plots, kick-ass heroines, and alpha heroes whose hearts are even bigger than their muscles. An entrepreneur since she began hand-addressing envelopes for a local beauty pageant when she was 14, she has owned businesses as diverse as a temporary employment agency to a flower shop. It wasn't until hitting a significant birthday that she became motivated to realize her life-long dream of writing a novel.
Her debut novel, Shadow's Edge, was a #1 Amazon domestic and international bestseller, and won the Prism award for Best First Book. Her follow-up book, Edge of Oblivion, was a RITA© Award finalist for Best Paranormal Romance from the Romance Writers of America. Book 6 in the Night Prowler series, Into Darkness, won the Golden Quill award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy. Her work has also finaled in the Booksellers' Best, National Readers' Choice, and Daphne du Maurier Awards.
Foodie, wine enthusiast, and nap connoisseur, she lives in California with her husband, on whom all her heroes are based.
To receive notification of new releases, contests, and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter at www.jtgeissinger.com
Her debut novel, Shadow's Edge, was a #1 Amazon domestic and international bestseller, and won the Prism award for Best First Book. Her follow-up book, Edge of Oblivion, was a RITA© Award finalist for Best Paranormal Romance from the Romance Writers of America. Book 6 in the Night Prowler series, Into Darkness, won the Golden Quill award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy. Her work has also finaled in the Booksellers' Best, National Readers' Choice, and Daphne du Maurier Awards.
Foodie, wine enthusiast, and nap connoisseur, she lives in California with her husband, on whom all her heroes are based.
To receive notification of new releases, contests, and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter at www.jtgeissinger.com
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