Birthday Cake
I’m very picky when it comes to birthday cake. There has to certain element to qualify, most of all there has to be cake! You can have ice cream, sure, but to me it has to have actual cake in it. Otherwise it’s just ice cream in the shape of a “cake”. I’m not sure when this rule of mine started. I think it was a birthday where I had to run from store to store to find an actual ice cream cake with cake in it. Don’t get me wrong, I love icing and I love ice cream, put them together and you get sugar rush heaven but without that cake it was as if something was missing to me.
My favorite flavor is chocolate cake and vanilla (or cookies and cream) ice cream. I know I could go with other possibilities but that was first flavor of ice cream I ever had, so there’s something comforting about it. So every year, I want one thing for my birthday. It’s not a present, it’s not some extravagant thing, it’s the only thing on my wish list: An ice cream cake. I love presents, don’t get me wrong. I love ripping open the wrapping paper and finding the surprise but for me all I really want is one thing, the cake! That’s what makes my birthday to me.
So here’s the question, for you is it the cake, the presents, the people around or something else that makes your birthday really special?
Happy Birthday, Lissa! May your birthday be extra special and awesome this year.
Last Call Europe: Chocolate Shock, Out Now at Changeling Press!
Blurb:
All romanced out, Love Fairy Alastrina is tired of putting together happy couples. All she wants is a little bit of “me time” to forget her job for one night. She strides into Last Call: London looking for some action.
Chocolate Shock: Heat packed sexin’ — no baggage required or desired.
Rebellious leopard shifter Garrison Fredricks may be the answer to all her needs. Some sexy talk and a bit of action is just what the love fairy ordered. Only problem is he has a teensy-weensy little secret that may piss her off. And a Love Fairy pissed off is not a good thing.
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Excerpt:
Last Call Europe: Chocolate Shock
Selena Illyria
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Copyright ©2009 Selena Illyria
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She was overwhelmed. Her body was a twisting, writhing foreign thing that made her hot and cold. Garrison. It was the most potent word buzzing around her mind. His scent, a mixture of spice and musk, tugged her down and surrounded her. All her
ideas of how the night should go dissolved. Trina stared into his eyes, mesmerized. Up close they weren’t just brown but liquid gold that shifted from the color of sunlight to bronze and then chocolate. Knowledge weighed in his gaze. This was not just a man. She was sure of that. Who is he?
“I’ve never… I don’t know… I thought…” She cursed herself for stammering and sounding like an idiot.
“Relax, sweet, let me take control. Let me show you what I want to do to you. Once you’re comfortable, you can take control. Deal?” He withdrew, taking his intoxicating scent with him, but the imprint of his body heat remained. She looked away, torn between desire and hesitation.
“Here, drink this. It will help.” He handed her the glass, which she took eagerly. The second the rich chocolate hit her tongue, she moaned. Decadent. The cinnamon gave the drink just the right kick, and the alcohol added a surprisingly soothing afterburn.
“Mmmm.” Her body slowly began to unwind.
“Good?” he asked, his face unreadable.
She nodded.
“May I?” He held out his hand and she gave him the mug. He took it and turned the cup around and placed his lips over the exact spot where her mouth had touched. He drank deeply, his gaze never leaving her face. “Mmm, very good. Let me taste it on your tongue.” Garrison lowered his head and took a kiss. The contact was gentle at first. A slow teasing touch before he added more pressure.
Heat slid through her body from his mouth. Alastrina wanted to feel him pressed against her. She reached up, grabbed the sides of his jacket and pulled him closer. He groaned. She heard, and felt, the vibrations of his purring rumble up from his chest.
Garrison pulled his head back and swore. “No sex in the hallway.”
His breath came out in harsh pants. The scent of whisky, chocolate and cinnamon wafted against her face with each exhale. “No one said –” she started, pausing to lick her lips. They were hot but not bruised, which disappointed her.
“Need you badly. Don’t want anyone else to see.” He looked up and she followed his gaze to the cameras mounted on the walls.
“Oh.” Heat flushed her cheeks. Her eyes drifted closed as she inhaled his scent. With her ear pressed to his chest, she heard the hammering of his heart and felt soothed. She wasn’t the only one feeling out of control.
They headed down the hallway again only to pause. Garrison shook his head, growled in frustration before taking her in his arms again and pressing her into a wall. She gasped as his erection pressed against her stomach. “Feel that, love? That’s all for you, every fucking inch.”
She let out a shaky breath as moisture pooled between her thighs to dampen her panties. He rocked his hips against hers, tearing a soft moan from her lips.
“I can smell how much you want me, and Goddess, I need you too.”
Every movement of his body stoked the heat inside of her that much higher. Her knees became jelly as arousal curled tighter in the pit of her stomach. All that held her up was his body pressed against hers and his hand on her back. Mindless, she moved with him, totally absorbed in only him.
Garrison lowered his head and buried it in the crook of her shoulder. “So fucking sexy. You’re killing me here, love. I’m tempted to just tear off both our clothes and fuck you now.”
Her pussy clenched and she groaned.
“I’m so close it’s ridiculous. It’s like I have no control. Any more movement and I’ll come in my pants, even though we haven’t done anything yet.” He stilled and she fought to stop rocking against him. Alastrina opened her mouth to say something only to be cut off by him moving away and pulling her down the hallway again. Garrison found the right door and jammed the keycard into the electronic lock and pushed the door open. “Quickly, love, before I take you in the hall. Patience be damned.”
Alastrina didn’t have to be told twice. She let go of his hand and rushed into the room.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And Thank You so much for letting me celebrate with you!
I’m an ice cream cake person. If I have actual cake I need whipped cream frosting. Buttercream is too sweet for me.
Thanks for sharing the excerpt…loved it.
Happy Birthday, Lissa.
For me, I think it’s the combo of the people that I spend the day with & the cake. For instance, due to a family emergency, this year I spent my birthday with almost my whole extended family, which I’d never been able to do before. This year I also got to have slices from 2 different types of cake.
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*Nod* Totally agree with you. The people that are around you can really give your birthday that extra something special. 🙂
Hiiii Amber! Ice cream cake is just the best of both worlds combined. Hmmm now I want Whipped Cream. LOL
~*Happy Happy Birthday Lissa*~
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I love cake of any kind, but I have to say that my favorite is white cake with vanilla frosting.
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Mmmm, that sounds yummy! This is so reminding me of watching last week’s Ace of Cakes episode. Now I want cupcakes. LOL
Me and birthdays don’t get along LOL, but I’d definitely go for a yummy ice cream cake! A vanilla and chocolate one sounds just about perfect.
Awww. *Hugs and hands over a slice of cake*
For me is the people around me that make it special. Stonecold creamery makes ice cream cake with the combo of cake with ice cream the red velvet is to die for and they do have a cookies n’ cream one too yummy.
Okay, Ivelisse you’re making me hungry! It’s almost lunch time here. Ice cream for lunch?
For me it’s the cake. Sometimes it’s an icecream cake, but the past few birthdays have been different types of cake.
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I’m afraid an ice cream cake is dessert. I need real cake *grin*
I think the people around me always make my birthday.
Happy birthday, Lissa!
For me it’s definitely not about the cake. I’m not the biggest fan so I would much rather just hang out with some good friends. I don’t mind presents either but I’m never comfortable openning them up in front of everyone.
Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is my favorite,but it has to be cold right out of the fridge before I eat it. I like ice cream cake but hwere I live and my birthday being in the summer,the cake would never make it home.
my birthday isn’t a big thing to me,I don’t celebrate it but when family shows up that day I’m glad they came to see me.
great excerpt.
Wow…tough question…lol….I think that for me what makes my birthday special is the fact that people remember my birthday and if they get me a gift (books) that I like..that makes it even better…there have been years when the only people that remembered my birthday…were my parents…*sigh*…….
Ok so you totally asked the wrong person about what’s important for a birthday cake see that’s what i do for a living. I went to pastry school and now help run a bakery so to me I can’t just pick one it all depends on what I’m in the mood for lol. But I also think that the best part of my birthday is spending time with my friends and family. My birthday always falls right around if not on thanksgiving so I always get to see them that day which is great. Loved the excerpt.
Happy Birthday Lissa
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Because of our food allergies in my house, we rarely do actual cake. So for me I have to say that it is probably the presents and the company that make my birthday!
Great excerpt!!
I like ice cream cake, too, with chocolate sprinkles.
Loved the excerpt and am ready to read more!!
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I’d love to try and have ice cream cake cupcakes.
Hi, Shelley! People always do make things extra special.
*Nods* I’m not a big present person, as long as you remember I’m good. LOL
*Nod* Thank you!
*Hugs Maria* But at least they remembered.
Ooooh! You gave me a plot bunny Amanda. *Grin* Very cool!
*Nods* Not big on presents but they can make things extra special if it’s something you wanted. And of course the people.
Can’t have cake without sprinkles. Yummy! ThanK you, Tracey!
An ice cream cake is my 2nd favorite, after cheese cake!
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I love any excuse to have cake, so a chocolate cake on my birthday is kind of a must have. Otherwise, it’s having everyone together that makes it so much fun. No presents even needed, just a big get together with people I love that make me laugh.
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Cheesecake, yum! Especially chocolate. *Grin*
I love that! Cake is great but the people around you can lift a crappy day.
I am a cake with extra frosting girl. Chocolate on chocolate with chocolate decorations. Yum! But honestly, I love birthdays for the people. I love getting together and talking and laughing. Don’t get me wrong, food and cake adds to it. And presents don’t hurt either!
Yes! Extra frosting. Wait I just got another plot bunny. *shuffles it over to the extra large hutch*
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LISSA! *Tackle Hugs* Happy Birthday! Your party rocks!
My birthday is celebrated on Thanksgiving, so it is the people around me that makes my birthday special.
It’s definitely the people around me who make my birthday special because we are always too busy to celebrate on the actual bday so weeks or even months later they make the random day feel like my special day!
At my age, having people remember and want to make the day special is the best. Of course, if they do it with chocolate, it’s even better. And ice cream cake is something I love, but don’t expect anytime soon.
Happy Birthday, Selena! I have to have a chocolate cake with whipped cream icing. Don’t like buttercream–too sweet. If I’m alone I go out to dinner. Great excerpt. Chocolate Shock sounds good. My favorite food–chocolate!
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Thanksgiving birthday, very cool!
Awww. That sounds so sweet. *grin*
Chocolate makes everything better. LOL
I don’t care a lot for ice cream cake. I prefer to just have a cake and then some ice cream with it. I loved the excerpt this sounds like a good read.
*Grin* Sometimes you have to have it on the side.
Thank You!
I love ice cream cake. Love the cookie part in the middle. yum.
You use cookies and cream ice cream too?
I should have gone grocery shopping today. Not one thing sweet in this house to eat, now that I have read the blog about ice cream cake…I really need something sweet!! And I need a hot read now too!
LOL. Me too!
I totally agree with you on the ice cream cake – there has to be real cake in it!
What makes my birthday special first and foremost are the people around; then the presents; then the cake & any other food.
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Great question. For me it is the people that make the birthday special. No matter what I am doing as long as it is with the right person it will be special. Great excerpt I really enjoyed this book.
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While I love chocolate cake, I think for me the thing is the people I love surrounding me. BTW, This book sounds scorching!!!lisagk@yahooDotCom
Cake is just extra, right Gabrielle?
Thank, Lisa!
I’m not a fan of cake, my kids are, but I’d rather have ice cream over cake. I’m ice cream cake all the way. My husband brought home an ice cream cake for my daughters birthday two months ago and it was an ice cream cake but had actual cake in it. I didn’t love it but thought it was good. Your book sounds amazing, and I can’t wait to get ahold of it
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I don’t really care about the presents, but friends are a necessity. I also find cake a necessity too. Cheesecake is super yummy, and a lemon or yellow cake also makes me happy.
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I love ice cream cake….if I am having regular cake I put a scoop of ice cream on top. I don’t eat cake a lot but I love it with the ice cream!
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Frosted cookie ‘cake” and ice cream for me. Loved the Excerpt.
Happy Birthday Lissa!
For my birthdays, it is all about the people. I love food (and sometimes even make my own cake) but I love having an excuse to get freinds and family together!
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love shifter books. Thanks for the blurb and excerpt
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I love eating my cake with ice cream! I like to make sure that I spend my birthday with just a few close friends and family. I do not really like to make it this real big deal. We tend to just talk and do dinner.
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I don’t usually have cake. I prefer water ice. I spend my birthdays with my family which is what makes my birthday special for me.
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Simple and basic can be absolutely the right thing. Chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream are classic and classics are classic for good reason. That’s the perfect combo.
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i love ice cream with my cake. my cake is always really interesting. my mom surprises me each year with something different. once it was a spider, once a jack in the box and one time she had it make to look like a 3D haunted house (with spooky music she had playing under the table LOL)
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book sounds great thanks
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my favorite cake is anything with something in the middle like frest strawberries, blueberries, cherries. The only thing that is a must is that it be fresh. I hate when frozen or canned is used.
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I do not really like cake. I think my kids make my birthday special. I was in foster care growing up so my birthdays tended to be just another day, nothing special. Now they are great. My kids are so cute, they make sure that they make me a great breakfast and give me a hand made gift that I know is from the heart. I love them.
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Agree ice cream cakes have to contain cake.
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Definitely the people, although a good cake can improve the situation quite a bit, too 😉 How fun, Se!
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