Leigh Ellwood
Bio: Leigh Ellwood is the pen name of a writer of mysteries; the name she has chosen for the purpose of writing romance (be it chaste, sensual, or spicy) is derived from the names of two favorite entertainers (close to it, anyway?she doesn't want to give away too many secrets). She lives and writes in the sweltering South and seeks inspiration in the many people she has met and loved over the years.
Having found moderate success in writing mystery and suspense, Ellwood decided in 2004 to try her hand (and pen) at romance. Her first two attempts resulted in shelved projects that, after some time away, were combined together to produce one full-length novel. This book, the humorously sensual THE MUSE DOWNSTAIRS, is currently in need of a publisher. Ellwood's first attempt in the romantica genre is Phaze's TRUTH OR DARE, the first of Ellwood's Dareville series. The inspiration for the contemporary romance TRUTH OR DARE evolved from many a day browsing a message board dedicated to one of Ellwood's favorite music groups...and the strong feelings of one particular member as evoked by his female admirers! The meaning of the name Dareville is two-fold: Dare is a name commonly seen around Virginia, as Virginia Dare is the first known born on US soil among the original Plymouth settlers, and of course each book in this series is quite daring, as you will soon read.
The second book in this series, DARE ME, is presently in progress. You are welcome to read up on the progress of this and Ellwood's other romances at her weblog: http://leighellwood.blogspot.com. Ellwood also welcomes comments from readers at kspatwriter at yahoo dot com.
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Don't Dare the Reaper [MultiFormat]
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En route to a sexy Halloween soiree, Cal and Sue Briscoe are involved in a car accident and die...or do they? Stranded between layers of the veil, they cling to each other with the hope that whatever happens, they will stay together. As the Grim Reaper--a handsome fellow introducing himself as Gil--tries to discern their fate, the Briscoes take advantage of the moment out of time to celebrate what could be their last chance for love...or the beginning of a new life. Part of Leigh's award-winning... more info>> (Published: 2009)
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Daringly Delicious [MultiFormat]
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When it comes to chocolate, Tish Richmond delivers the goods. Her home business, Tish's Dishes, is booming, and a new contract with Dareville's popular grocery store allows her the opportunity to expand her reach. Happy as she should be for the exposure, Tish longs to stop her waistline from expanding further so love can reach her. Gorgeous Vinnie comes to Dareville to work for his uncle's limousine company. One look at Tish and he's struck by the sexy, voluptuous entrepreneur. Can he convince T... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 12610 - Reading Time: 36-50 min.
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A Winter's Dare [Dareville Series Book 4] [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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Holed up in Dare House Museum, Kate Robeson is content to live with the ghosts of the past. Finding a man can wait, much to her mother's consternation. Yet, when Kate discovers the ghosts haunting the oldest house in Dareville have their own plans for Kate, she quickly reconsiders her solitary position, and yearns for the missionary one! When Devon Williams happens upon Dare House for a research project, Kate is instantly struck. The secrets he reveals of his connection to Polly Dare and her ser... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 9689 - Reading Time: 27-38 min.
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Dare Me [Dareville Series Book 2] [MultiFormat]
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2005 Love Romances Winner for Best Erotic Romance! Book Two of the Dareville Series! Studio musician Cal Briscoe has it bad for his best friend's girl, and when Brady Garriston announces his engagement, Cal realizes he will never have a chance with the lovely and exciting Ellie Shaw. Losing interest in his work and discouraged with his love life, he decides to leave the city behind...and hopefully his feelings for Ellie. He accepts Brady's offer of use of the Garriston/Shaw home in Dareville, an... more info>> (Published: 2005) Love Romance's Reviewer's Choice Golden Rose Award Winner
Words: 56336 - Reading Time: 160-225 min.
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Dare to Dream [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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Book Four of Dareville! An act of pure humiliation drives Claire Walker from the big city to her native Dareville, and a tearful reunion with family and friends. Everyone is overjoyed to see the prodigal daughter return, and Claire contemplates making the visit permanent, but there's just one score to settle. J.J. Marbury never stopped loving his high school sweetheart. Seeing Claire again after nearly fifteen years sets his passion to overdrive, and he's determined to make sure that Claire does... more info>> (Published: 2008) All Romance eBooks Book of the Month
Words: 50026 - Reading Time: 142-200 min.
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Daring Young Man [Dareville Series Book 3] [MultiFormat]
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Having weathered a bad marriage, Lauren McKenna is ready for a meaningful, loving relationship. Not with just anybody, either ... she's set her sights, and her heart, on Dareville's favorite grocer, Jake Marbury, a man nearly twice her age. It's been a year since Jake lost his wife to cancer, and he is hardly interested in starting over with a new love. Despite pressure from family and friends to retire, Jake is happy running the store, and looking forward to expanding to a new location. The nee... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 48260 - Reading Time: 137-193 min.
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Double Dare [Dareville Series Book 2.5] [MultiFormat]
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Book 2.5 in the Dareville Series. Vegas just got a bit more daring. They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but when the newly wed Garristons and Briscoes get together to kick off a joint honeymoon, it becomes a sexual adventure that takes them all over Sin City, and each other! Join Brady and Ellie and Cal and Sue for the wedding, and wedding night, of the year. (Published: 2006)
Words: 10905 - Reading Time: 31-43 min.
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Dulce [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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When musician Neil Randall rolls into Caracas at three in the morning, it is with the intent to commit wanton acts of kindness until he can barely mount his motorcycle again. That the lovely and legendary singer Chelsea is in town further inflames his desires to get back at his ex for her infidelity. Yet a chance encounter in a hotel hottub with a lovely young expatriate throws Neil for a loop. Suddenly he is torn between leaving a girl in every port and leaving the port with this girl. Are Neil... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 10477 - Reading Time: 29-41 min.
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Excitable Gals [MultiFormat]
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Cult TV star Dina takes on two sci-fi con "elves" with phasers set to stunning. Little does she know Kray and Lane actually are elves, intent on capturing her heart. And can sweet Jenna tame Jeremy's angry wolf? Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, ménage (m/f/m). (Published: 2008)
Words: 26552 - Reading Time: 75-106 min.
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Fantasies, Vol. I [MultiFormat]
by Alessia Brio, Leigh Ellwood, Bridget Midway
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Four tales of erotic fiction by four Phaze favorites! Alessia Brio continues the Costa Rican adventure that launched fine flickering hungers, her EPPIE Finalist. Bridget Midway shines with "Service Recall," a tale of relationship rebound done right. Leigh Ellwood opens the door to a magical menage in "Midnight Passions." And Ann Regentin's "Midnight Conversations" explores the sexual memories of a fixer-upper's past occupants. (Published: 2007)
Words: 94110 - Reading Time: 268-376 min.
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Jack of Diamonds [MultiFormat]
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Was it a Halloween trick ... or a romantic treat? When Jack Thurmond realizes he is the reincarnation of an 18th-century heiress, he sets off to claim the vampire who loved her...the vampire Jack thought only existed as the passionate lover in his dreams. Having accepted that his beloved Lila is now a 21st century man, Lars is ready to look past Jack's gender to see the gentle soul that kept his hopes alive for centuries. Their reunion is as electric as the storms raging through Paris, but will ... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 11735 - Reading Time: 33-46 min.
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Jack of Hearts [MultiFormat]
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Immortal Lars has waited centuries to reunite with his beloved Lila, his soul mate. And now, on this Halloween night, he has found her. But she is not at all what he'd been expecting... (Published: 2005)
Words: 6521 - Reading Time: 18-26 min.
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Jilted [MultiFormat]
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something ... vengeful? When Dara Winter is ambushed by three former loves on the morning of her wedding, she learns quickly that they aren't going to walk her down the aisle. If Rusty, Glen, and Mark have their way, she'll be lucky to get out of bed! Will Dara make it to the church on time? Will Dara care if she doesn't? You don't need an engraved invitation to enjoy this quick, sexy short in the upcoming Phaze Fury line! (Published: 2007)
Words: 6590 - Reading Time: 18-26 min.
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Love's DoMINion [MultiFormat]
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Video may have killed the radio star, but video games have done the complete opposite for Connie Raymond's sex life! When Connie gets a hold of DoMINion, a real-life simulation game, she learns how quickly art, rather computers, imitate life ... not to mention other things. Sex with animated characters, a video-enhanced BSDM dungeon ... Pac-Man never had it so good. (Published: 2006)
Words: 31707 - Reading Time: 90-126 min.
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Muse [MultiFormat]
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The world is waiting for the next steamy Tania Garber romance...all Tania has to do is write it. But with her marriage ended and her inspiration gone, Tania doesn't know if she can write romance anymore. She needs a muse, and finds the next best thing in her new downstairs neighbor. Wesley Boone needs a break, from his work and from romance. A sought-after fashion photographer, he has lost his eye for beauty and hopes a vacation will relax his nerves. Then he meets his new neighbor, who excites ... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 59094 - Reading Time: 168-236 min.
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Surveillance [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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Out of work actor Troy Clarke needed cash, and fast. With stage jobs few and far between and rent even closer, he takes a temp job cleaning houses for the eccentric rich and famous. The pay is good and the uniform ... non-existent. Sexy security guard Dean admires the view every night Troy's working, for the surveillance cameras reveal all! But when the unsuspecting Troy discovers he has an audience, he decides it's time the rent-a-cop gets involved in some truly arresting developments! (Published: 2007)
Words: 8269 - Reading Time: 23-33 min.
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The Dares That Bind [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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Book 1.5 of Dareville! Victoria Robeson is content to live at home and work her dead-end job, despite dealing with her overbearing mother, just as long as she has time to write. When she meets the handsome and mysterious Alton Weiss as Dareville prepares for Brady Garriston's big concert, Vic is unnerved and intrigued by how well he knows her personality and desires. Alton introduces her to a world of sensuality and submission, encouraging her to become a new woman. But is Alton merely a weekend... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 25036 - Reading Time: 71-100 min.
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The Healing [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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Revised and expanded! Vampire Julian Van Wyck has enjoyed a successful incarnation as a modern-day musician, but his joys are overshadowed by his mortal wife's death. Having buried his wife, he is ready to join her. Only the loving intervention of his music partner, Dan Wilkinson, keeps him alive. Yet, it's not enough to keep Julian around in this time. The vampire decides a long sleep will help him forget his pain. Perhaps living in the future, removed from his wife's death, will allow him to c... more info>> (Published: 2007) Gaylactic Spectrum Award Finalist
Words: 22413 - Reading Time: 64-89 min.
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Truth or Dare [Dareville Series Book 1] [MultiFormat]
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Set in the town of Dareville, Virginia, Truth or Dare concerns Brady Garriston, a legendary rock singer nursing his emotional wounds after being dumped by a lovely yet somewhat frigid lawyer, Claire Walker. In an attempt to rejuvenate his creativity, so that he may cut a new album and perhaps regain Claire's affection in the process, Brady decides to start over in Dareville, under an assumed name. Part of this plan is disrupted when he meets Ellie Shaw, Claire's cousin, who turns out to be more ... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 49618 - Reading Time: 141-198 min.
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Under Covers [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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Libby Hoffman is an undercover reporter with a tabloid paper devoted to the important issues, like vegetables that resemble celebrities and shapeshifters living among the populace. Just as she's had enough with the job, along comes a story that too juicy to resist, one that might launch Libby to work in a real newspaper. Fellow reporter Mark Grimes proves too much of a distraction for Libby, yet Libby sees the potential for an even bigger story--among other big things--by teaming up with the sex... more info>> (Published: 2007) CAPA Award Nominee
Words: 14382 - Reading Time: 41-57 min.
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Voyeur [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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A recent hire at a senior residence, Marissa unwittingly falls victim to the staff practial joke when she walks in on a young couple enthusiastically making love. The beautiful Barbara Baylor suffers from early onset Alzheimer's, so she and her husband make the most of every lucid moment they have. Marissa, greatly affected by this act of accidental voyeurism, turns her lustful thoughts to her very attractive supervisor, Glen. But when Erik Baylor learns Marissa was caught peeking, Marissa's des... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 11007 - Reading Time: 31-44 min.
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Why, Why, Zed? [MultiFormat]
by Leigh Ellwood
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Features graphic M/M sex. A cryptic phone call to Cameron "Zed" Zedmore's cell reveals a plot to steal away Zed's live-in love, Nick. Devastating the thought of infidelity is, Zed realizes he can't blame Nick for being tempted to stray, as Zed's work has kept him in the lab, and out of their bed, for long hours. Nick loves Zed, but isn't crazy about being a "house husband" anymore. He has needs Zed won't meet, and when another friend offers help in that department, Nick is tempted to accept. But... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 10672 - Reading Time: 30-42 min.
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