Hi Nat! Thanks for having me stop by to talk about romance.
The fact is writing romance is really hard. The realities of romance in everyday life are just not the same as what’s in the romance novel. In my novels I try to focus on what the characters are feeling,
on the actions of the characters to show how they feel.
Luke is completely focused on Ashlee’s seduction. From the first moment they meet, he can’t get her out of his mind. The feelings of a budding romance are new to Ashlee, but protecting her virginity is vital to her survival.
Soul Seduction is full of action, from the fight scenes to the erotic love scenes. Luke actively pursues Ashlee throughout the whole book, even though she resists the need deep within her. Her life depends on not falling to Luke’s tempting charm and Luke is determined to have her, at any cost.
If Ashlee was human, she would have given in a long time ago to Luke’s seduction, especially when she dreams about him every night. But when her dreams turn dark, Luke may be the only person who can save her from the terrifying dreams, and herself.
Thanks Nat! Take care and I hope you all enjoy Soul Seduction.
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CEO by day, erotic romance writer by night, Lori Toland lives in Orlando where the summers are hot but the romance between her characters is even hotter. Writing since the tender age of 13, Lori somehow finds time to play video games and watch movies while taking care of her beloved cats and a husband who will forever be her hero.
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Soul Seduction
by Lori Toland
November 29th 2011 by Loose Id
Ashlee Bennett has her priorities straight. Fighting demons is at the top of the list until she meets her sexy neighbor, Luke Byrne. Even though he is human, she can’t stop dreaming about his buff body and sexy grin…until her dreams turn to nightmares.
Her world is turned upside down when Luke follows her one night, but instead of being afraid, he is only more determined to stand beside her and fight. Ashlee knows she needs to keep her distance from Luke, not just to protect her virginity but her heart as well. But Luke may be the only one who can save her from the night, and her dreams.
Publisher’s Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: violence.
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Karen H in NC
February 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Two of my favorite story themes are enemies to lovers and friends to lovers. Have you written books using these tropes? If so, which do you think is the hardest to write? If not, do you plan to?
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 1:42 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Karen!
you always ask great questions.
I have written Friends to Lovers, in Trust In Me, a m/m contemporary. There are some sexy scenes in there! I found this easy to write because their chemistry flowed so well.
Enemies to lovers, not yet but I do want to. Tension would off the charts in that book!
admin
February 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Friends to lovers is one of my favorite plots! They’re usually sweet and full of understanding – so romantic <3
Sandy Wolters
February 27, 2012 at 1:26 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Soul Seduction sounds like a great read! Thanks for introducing this author to me.
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 1:57 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks!
Gena Robertson
February 27, 2012 at 1:27 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Wow, this book sounds fabulous! I can’t even imagine the amount of sexual tension that must be endured throughout their adventures! Squee!! What anticipation – yumminess
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thank you!
admin
February 27, 2012 at 1:55 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
haha, great observation, Gena!
books4me
February 27, 2012 at 1:37 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Sounds like a great read!
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 1:55 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks
Lori Toland
February 27, 2012 at 1:38 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks Nat for having me by!
admin
February 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Always a pleasure to have you here!
Allie
February 27, 2012 at 1:42 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I would love to read this
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks! I hope you enjoy.
Quilt Lady
February 27, 2012 at 2:32 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I love the rags to riches stories and also friends to lovers, my favorite themes. Your book sound fabulous and I would love to read it.
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 8:26 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thank you!
I love the rags to riches trope too. Aggghhhh! No more plot bunnies! 
Ava VonGiebel
February 27, 2012 at 3:09 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I think about how authors do what they do all of the time I read a book! I’ve tried myself to write and it just has not come together in a realistic way *sigh
I give A LOT of credit to authors out there. It’s a great accomplishment to have a complete work out they for readers to enjoy.
Your works sound great!
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 8:38 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
You know the old adage is true: don’t try this at home! LOL. At first it seemed like nothing gelled. I started writing in 1997 and had an agent in 2000. I kept writing and in 2009 my first book was published. Just keep writing. Don’t stop! Enjoy the story.
Lilian Cheng
February 27, 2012 at 3:15 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I am very pleased with what I read in the synopsis, sounds like a delicious paranormal romance to me! Definitely looking forward to reading this in the near future!
Thank you for the introduction, Lori <3
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 8:39 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thank you
MaDonna Lemmen
February 27, 2012 at 3:21 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
This book sounds awesome! I would like to have a chance to read it
I often think about writing my own book but keep putting it off. I have the basics of the book in my head, now to just put it to paper lol.
Thanks for doing this, MaDonna
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 8:41 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Well get to writing! These books don’t just write themselves
erinf1
February 27, 2012 at 3:53 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
This books sounds awesome! Thanks for the interview!
Lori
February 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks!
Angie Adair
February 27, 2012 at 4:31 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Whew. This sounds like an awesome book!
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 12:59 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks!
i hope you enjoy it.
Melissa T
February 27, 2012 at 4:43 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Lori,
You mention that this book is full of fight scenes and erotic love scenes. Which do you enjoy writing more, the fight scenes, or the love scenes?
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:03 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
That’s hard to decide!
I really love writing the erotic love scenes. The harder the better
The hardest part of this book was keeping Ashlee a virgin. She wanted Luke right away.
But the fight scenes are fun. Overwriting the scenes can happen so I tend to read and re-read my fight scenes to make sure I don’t overdo it.
Shane R.
February 27, 2012 at 4:57 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I love books with sexual tention. Thanks for sharing this book with us! And thanks for the giveaway!
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:04 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy
Maritza Robinson
February 27, 2012 at 7:42 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Ooo sounds like my kind of book. Can’t wait to read. Is this your first paranomal book? If so is it harder to write paranormal books? Thanks for giveaway!
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:06 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Maritza!
This is my first published paranormal. The hardest part of writing Paranormal is the world building. There are so many different avenues I had to look down and make sure little hints were left in the book as to who Luke really is.
Tina Rucci
February 27, 2012 at 8:28 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
This sounds like a great read, I will be adding it to my TBR pile.
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:07 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks Tina!
I hope you enjoy it!
Sara Kovach
February 27, 2012 at 8:46 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Wow! Trying to stay away from only one that can save you. Heck – I think I would have to give in!!!!
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:09 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Sara
OMG, me too. Especially with a body like Luke’s? Guh. He’s lickable. They drove me nuts! Their chemistry was so hot and I wanted them to get naughty.
I often tore my hair out while writing this book because they wouldn’t stop wanting to jump each other’s bones. I don’t know who was more frustrated, them or me!
Lori
Andrea I
February 27, 2012 at 9:35 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I keep finding interesting books to add to my TBR list. I do envy you for living in Florida even though I’m only as far north as Atlanta.
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:10 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Andrea.
Florida is very nice, but the traffic is awful where I live, which is near Disney.
Evan Blanc
February 27, 2012 at 10:08 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
What is your favorite type of book to read?? What pulls you into a Hero??
Love your work!!!
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:16 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Evan!
Thank you so much for the compliment
I’m glowing now.
Honestly what gets me into a hero is his sex appeal. I’m not talking abs or a nice gorgeous ass (but those help!
) Sex appeal to the heroine (or hero, because I also write gay romance) is what’s important. 
And as far as my favorite reading, anything that doesn’t have zombies
*shudder* I hate zombies. I literally read it all. 
Catherine Lee
February 27, 2012 at 10:25 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
CEO by day and erotic romance writer by night…Do your colleagues know about your evening hobby? What are their thoughts about it?
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:00 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Catherine!
Some do. In fact, one of directors is none other than the awesome Kele Moon and you can find her works at KeleMoon.com
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:16 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Sorry, one of the company directors.
bn100
February 27, 2012 at 10:27 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
The book sounds very good. What was your inspiration for the book?
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:19 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi BN!
Inspiration? Besides Luke? *drool* Uhm, I’ve always wanted to write a sword bearing demon hunter.
I like the rah rah sis boom bah, I’m gonna kick your ass strong heroines but even better, I love the men who dare to fall in love with them and Luke dared to fall in love with Ashlee.
Trudy
February 27, 2012 at 10:43 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
This sounds fascinating. I love to hear and read from different authors. Thank you.
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:20 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks Trudy
I hope you enjoy 
Monica
February 28, 2012 at 12:52 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Soul Seduction sounds like a great read! Definitely going to read it.
mcv111 at hotmail(dot)com
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:20 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Monica! I hope you enjoy it
gamistress66
February 28, 2012 at 12:59 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
not familiar with Lori’s work so thanks for introducing me to a new author
is this book part of a series? have to say the ” if Ashley was human” certainly raised my curosity.
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:24 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi GaMistress!
I’m always excited to see new readers
Ashlee is a demon slayer, born and trained to fight demons. And yes, this book is part of series that follows Ashlee after she moves to England.
Luke is human, but he’s not all that he seems.
Melissa C
February 28, 2012 at 10:09 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
The cover is amazing- beautiful, yet pulls you in with what is going to happen to her!!!
Lori
February 28, 2012 at 1:45 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Oh thank you!
I love the cover too! 
cky15
February 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
cky15: I have never read any of your books but I am always looking for some new authors. I read just a little and want to read this book.
Lori
March 3, 2012 at 1:06 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Terrific!
Tina B
February 28, 2012 at 3:34 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I enjoyed the post. This book sounds SOOO good. I read the excerpt on your website and OMG is it HOT!!! I HAVE to read it now! I am glad to hear that it is part of a series. I enjoy all stories, but I feel that series seems to give authors more room for character and world development/growth, especially in paranormals. Thank you for the opportunity!
Lori
March 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Oh yay! I hope you enjoy the book!
Lisa Walker
February 28, 2012 at 6:14 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I love the cover! The story sounds really interesting and I can’t wait to read the book!
Lori
March 3, 2012 at 1:08 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Lisa!
I love the cover too. Luke’s just how I imagined him
Tamsyn
February 29, 2012 at 1:44 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
This book sounds like a winner. I love the blurb and the excerpt was great. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway. I hope you have a very successful blog tour.
Lori
March 3, 2012 at 1:09 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Tamsyn
Thanks for stopping by and for the lovely comments! I appreciate it
Melissa C
February 29, 2012 at 11:25 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I just stumbled on the world of book blogs and I have fallen in love again with the world of reading. I haven’t really branched out from my old faithful “danielle steels” for quite some time, and oh my goodness there is a whole world out there for me to discover! THANK YOU for your imagination, dedictation and talents!
Lori
March 3, 2012 at 1:11 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thank you, Melissa C!
I’m glad to see you’ve gotten back into reading. Blogging is so awesome because it really allows us authors to reach fans on a one-on-one basis we couldn’t before 
I hope you enjoy and thanks for the lovely comments!
Mary Preston
March 1, 2012 at 5:48 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I think I would put fighting demons to one side if I met a sexy neighbor . SOUL SEDUCTION is definitely for me.
Lori
March 3, 2012 at 1:14 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Me too, Mary! I would be all over him!
Evan Blanc
March 2, 2012 at 2:28 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Lori’s books sounds amazing!! I can’t wait to start them!!
Lori
March 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks Evan!
I hope you enjoy it.
maria
March 3, 2012 at 7:37 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Sounds like a great book, looking forward to reading it
Christine A.
March 5, 2012 at 1:35 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Congrats on the release Lori! This book sounds great and I look forward to reading it. I feel your pain with Orlando, I am in the Springhill/Brooksville area where it is not so bad but I used to live in Tampa. When you are not writing, who do you enjoy reading? I love the cover. Did you have any say or input with it? Thanks!
Lori
April 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
hi Christine!
I didn’t have a lot of say other than “show me some naked men” hence the hotness of Luke on the cover
Criss
March 9, 2012 at 8:19 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
I love how interesting Soul Seduction is, great fight and sexual scenes are very much welcome. I would very much love to read this book. Do you ever have writers block? If yes how do you get over it?
Lori
April 13, 2012 at 6:13 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Criss
I don’t get writer’s block. However, I do sometimes find it hard to write for two reasons. One, I’m exhausted and I need to go to bed. Two, my plot jumped the tracks somewhere back on the plot and I just need to get it back on track.
kah_cherub
March 11, 2012 at 10:20 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
A demon slayer with a sexy neighbor? Sounds like my kind of book!
tammy ramey
March 13, 2012 at 4:00 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Lori,
thank you for the great post and the chance at the giveaway. i love the cover and look forward to reading the book.
tammy ramey
trvlagnt1t@yahoo.com
Lori
April 13, 2012 at 6:14 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks Tammy
Monica
March 16, 2012 at 8:01 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Wow! Soul Seduction sounds like great read. I’ve got to get it. I’ve been missing something.
mcv111 at hotmail(dot)com
Lori
April 13, 2012 at 6:14 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Thanks Monica! I hope you enjoy it
Andrea Henry
March 23, 2012 at 8:09 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
My Grandmother always has a stack of lurid books…as my mother would say…on her agenda…she’s in her 80′s and usually reads a book every two days…. I think she missed her calling…..she should have been a writer….and i know this would be her genre.
Krista
March 25, 2012 at 10:44 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Luke sounds yummy!
May
March 25, 2012 at 6:13 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Sounds like an exciting and romantic book! Will add it to my TBR pile….
Sherry S.
March 25, 2012 at 10:33 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
This sounds like a great book. I look forward to reading it.
Elizabeth
March 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
What inspired you to try the paranormal genre?
Lori
April 13, 2012 at 6:21 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Hi Elizabeth, I’ve been a huge fan of the PNR genre since I read The Vampire Diaries when it first came out. I was thirteen and boy, that just hit me straight in the heart, so much that when I met my husband, I said, “Oh boy, I love your name. It’s a derivative of my favorite book character.” He knew I was a bookworm like him from that moment and we’ve been inseparable since!
Shannon
April 1, 2012 at 9:14 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Agreed, writing romance is hard, but where do you get your inspiration? Is it movies, other books, exaggeration of real life events, or music?
Lori
April 13, 2012 at 6:26 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Inspiration comes in so many different forms. Often times there’s something that happens that triggers a story, Like in my next short story due out from Dreamspinner Press, I had just received an e-mail from one minute in the future. Well, DSP was looking for time travel stories and I wrote one. It’s coming out this June.
So inspiration is everywhere!
deb p
April 9, 2012 at 8:45 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
This sounds like a fun and sexy read.
Rose P.
April 13, 2012 at 1:09 AM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Sounds like a fun book to read!
good luck everyone!!
Tina B
April 13, 2012 at 5:33 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Love the blurb! Thanks for sharing with us, Lori!
Congrats on your new release.
Is this a standalone book or will it be part of a series?
Thanks for the giveaway.
Tina B
April 13, 2012 at 5:35 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Lol! I already have a MSG on here an totally forgot. Sorry, just very excited about it.
Stella (Ex Libris)
April 13, 2012 at 5:58 PM (UTC -3) Link to this comment
Congratulations on your release Lori and thanks for sharing the news about Soul Seduction, it sounds like an exciting read I can’t wait to discover!
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