Ellora’s Cave sent me a tentative release date for this book today — May 28! On the DB&TT page, I also added a NEW excerpt. Check in out…

I now have an official blurb for my upcoming Ellora’s Cave release DANGEROUS BOYS AND THEIR TOY. Here you go…

Trading orgasms for information isn’t their usual way of doing business, but when a missing criminal-turned-star-witness and fifty grand are on the line, bounty hunter R. A. Thorn and Detective Cameron Martinez are prepared to put their bodies to the task and give gorgeous Brenna Sheridan everything she needs.

An exchange they never anticipated becomes an experience none can forget—or walk away from. Sexual hunger sizzles the threesome, but the stakes and danger rise as a mafia bad-ass stalks Brenna.

Soon, their “deal” is no longer about information—or sex. Emotions bind Brenna, Cam and Thorn together more tightly than they ever imagined as the men protect—and serve—the beloved woman neither can live without.

I’m really excited about this book. I should have a release date in the next week or two. I’ll keep you posted.

About a week ago, I launched the new and improved Shayla Black site, with the help of the lovely and talented Sylvia Day and Naughty Nikki Duncan. They are the bestest friends–who speak techese way better than I do! I love this new moody, sexy look. Lots of changes, so prowl around, leave blog comments…enjoy!

I turned in my revisions of TEMPT ME WITH DARKNESS to Pocket on Wednesday. On Friday, we agreed to do 2 more Doomsday Brethren titles back-to-back in October and November 2009! I can’t wait to share this series! For a sneak peek, see my Feb. 14 blog post. This does mean a delay in DELICIOUS (Luc), but I plan to be back with this series just as soon as I can.

The Shayla Black site is getting an overhaul! Sometime in February, you’ll see a whole new look for ShaylaBlack.com and my blog. The new digs will be moody, a little spooky and a little sexy all at once. Stay tuned!

DANGEROUS BOYS AND THEIR TOY is finished and went off to my editor at Ellora’s cave right around New Year’s Day. Look for a late spring or summer release! TEMPT ME WITH DARKNESS is available for pre-order both at Amazon and Simon Says, where I hear there will also be an e-version of the book available. There’s also a package deal at Rhapsody, the Doubleday romance book club, for Wicked Ties and Decadent together if you want them both in hardcover. If you’re a member, click here and sign in!

It’s a very merry Christmas for Shayla Black. I’ve been nominated for Best Erotic Romance of 2007 by Romantic Times Bookclub for Decadent! It’s such a thrill to be nominated. Winners are announced in April, but I feel like I’ve already won just by being named. Yipee!

I just put up a contest that runs until December 15 - lots of signed books from great authors. There’s even one from me! To enter, just subscribe to my newsletter. After December 15, stay tuned for a special holiday contest!

On Halloween, I finished the final polish of my upcoming Doomsday Brethren paranormal, TEMPT ME WITH DARKNESS and shipped it off to my editor. What a cool feeling! Now wait to hear what she says… Keep your fingers crossed for me!

***Decadent appeared on the Barnes & Noble Trade paperback romance bestseller list!***
This book was both a ton of fun and a huge challenge to write. A big thanks to all the readers for their support!

Decadent is also a Two Lips Recommended Read!
“I absolutely loved this book. Right from the start I knew I was hopelessly hooked. Then it really heated up. By the end I realized I’ve found not only another book to add to my short list of favorites, but another favorite author as well. Shayla Black writes all-consuming primal lust like nobody’s business. A lusty page turner from the get-go, Decadent lives up to its title, grabbing readers from the very first chapter and not letting go until the very end with a shuddering climax worthy of any keeper shelf.”