Rock Me Two Times

October 5, 2015
In Ryder’s edgy, smoking-hot first Rock Band erotic romance novel, decadence, pleasure, and shocking transformative passion provoke an unlikely couple to grapple with their hearts. Kate Napier, custom leather designer extraordinaire, makes an emergency call to help the mesmerizing Syon Braden, lead guitarist of the all-the-rage band Toxsin, recover from a wardrobe malfunction. There’s instantaneous volatile sexual tension, but Kate does not do rock stars. Syon hires Kate to be the band’s on-tour costume designer; understanding the importance of this business opportunity, Kate makes it clear that she’s all business. That doesn’t last long, though, as tantalizing teasing leads to intimate and revelatory sexual encounters. When the publicity about Kate turns ugly, both Kate and Syon need to decide where their future lies. Ryder (Filthy Rich) isn’t afraid to expose the darker sides of her protagonists, and the couple and the band members keep readers charmed and anticipatory until the satisfying end. Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

November 1, 2015
The scorching start to Ryder's new Rock Band series offers alpha-male rock stars and a fiery heroine who will leave readers fanning themselves while awaiting the next installment. Kate Napier is a master of leather craft and has built her leather-clothing-design business on a strict set of rules and adherence to discipline. When her business partner proposes a last-minute deal to salvage the ruined wardrobe of sexy rocker Syon Braden right before a show, she begrudgingly agrees. Kate is no fan of arrogant rock stars, but working with the band Toxsin will be great publicity for the business. After she impresses Syon with both her design skills and her ability to resist his charms, he decides that she should come on tour with the band to fill their wardrobe needs, and his own desire. Ryder's sexy new series has likable characters readers will want to tour with in their imaginations. A quick and steamy read, Rock Me Two Times is sure to please contemporary romance fans.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2015, American Library Association.)