July 14 - NATIONAL NUDE DAY

The original cover, designed by the wonderful
Kendra for Sapphire Blue Publishing

What better time of year for National Nude day than the sweltering, muggy dog days of summer? Today, June 14th, is officially National Nude day. Celebrate! Be nekked.

Today is the day for...yup, you knew it was coming... everyone to go Clothing Optional.

One of the first books I ever wrote, this sizzling short story was my debut into the world of erotic romance. Years later and I still get new readers who enjoy this triad of friends and their steamy tropical vacation.

"Two men, one woman, a tropical vacation...clothing optional."

 

Clothing Optional

Virginia Nelson

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On the rebound, Brie is thrilled at the idea of a vacation on the beaches of Florida. It will be especially great since it is with two men who are absolutely irresistible…and equally unattainable. Murphy and his boyfriend are offering the escape and maybe, if she spends enough time with them, she will be able to resist wanting to strip them every time she sees them.

Murphy has always been oddly attracted to his best pal, Brie. But he has never touched a woman in that way. When his lover and boyfriend Andy suggests they make love to her, that she is perfect for them to experience a ménage, Murphy wonders if he is not enough somehow.

But the temptation of having them both…When they get to the resort and find out that Clothing Optional should have been in bold print on the brochure, the three of them are in for the weekend of their lives.

SNOWSTORM GIVEAWAY!!

So, there is this huge snowstorm pummeling us all.  Lots of snow, wind blowing it into drifts on the road and causing whiteout conditions and it is CoooooOoooOOOoOOooold.

Due to this, I figure it's the perfect weather to snuggle up with a book.  Since I recently rereleased my sexy short Clothing Optional, I figure I have just the thing for you.

If you want a chance to win a copy of Clothing Optional, comment here or my facebook and tell me you need something to read from now (2:30 EDT) until 6pm (also EDT) and one of you lucky folks will win a copy.

If you already have Clothing Optional, let me know when I contact you to tell you that you won and you can pick another of my books.

If you don't want to wait and you want to go buy a copy of Clothing Optional, go here.

Or you can preorder my other MuseItHot release, Turn Me On, releasing in January here.

Happy Snow Day!!

Stay warm and stay safe!

Contest Time!!

Wow, lookie here...
Christmas in July?
Prizes?

Hey...isn't this starting in two days?

Why, yes, it is.

And if you click here (or on the picture)...

You can find out the details and you might notice a familiar cover in the hunt.

I also am going to mention, completely casually, that my website is virg-nelson.com

*clears throat*

Not that I think you all should know that.  Just mentioning.

Happy winning!!

Magic Mike...and Clothing Optional

Magic Mike opened in theaters today and it is also Clothing Optional’s release day.

Coincidence?

Probably but I look at it as the universe smiling on all things nekked.

Last night, me, my best friend and the adoptive mom all went to the midnight premiere of the movie last night in Erie, Pennsylvania. Arriving early, we sat through the previews—almost all of which were for horror movies causing us to snark that they were obviously confused about the difference between horny and horror—munched popcorn and were rewarded with a look at Channing Tatum naked in the first minute of the movie.

Ho-de-laly is that a lovely man.

All in all, it was a good movie and totally worth the cost of a movie ticket especially if you enjoy half naked men romping across the screen. There was a bit more of the drugs/idiocy of youth storyline and not quite enough of the romance storyline but all in all…

Mike was indeed magical.

Matthew surprised me. There were scenes like this one where he teaches Alex how to dance for the ladies, where he had me grinning. He did not strike me as a hero in this movie, though, and I ended up liking Channing far more than I did before entering the theater when I left it.

But, as you know, this was a movie about strippers. Strippers are very comfortable with their own nudity and so are most of the characters in my today release, Clothing Optional.

Yes, that’s right, Clothing Optional my mmf erotic romance is available today.

Blurb:

On the rebound, Brie is thrilled at the idea of a vacation on the beaches of Florida. It will be especially great since it is with two men who are absolutely irresistible…and equally unattainable. Murphy and his boyfriend are offering the escape and maybe, if she spends enough time with them, she will be able to resist wanting to strip them every time she sees them.

Murphy has always been oddly attracted to his best pal, Brie. But he has never touched a woman in that way. When his lover and boyfriend Andy suggests they make love to her, that she is perfect for them to experience a ménage, Murphy wonders if he is not enough somehow.

But the temptation of having them both…When they get to the resort and find out that “Clothing Optional” should have been in bold print on the brochure, the three of them are in for the weekend of their lives.

What a great summer day, right?

You can pick up your copy on Amazon here or head over to my publisher’s website here and pick it up or read an excerpt.

Happy writing (or reading and movie watching if you’re doing what I was doing today.)

Follow me!!

This is a big week!!

I have two--TWO--books releasing for your reading pleasure in the next week.

First up, from MuseItUp Publishing, Clothing Optional, my mmf erotic romance, releases on the 29th. It is available for preorder now at a 20% discount.

Blurb:

On the rebound, Brie is thrilled at the idea of a vacation on the beaches of Florida. It will be especially great since it is with two men who are absolutely irresistible…and equally unattainable. Murphy and his boyfriend are offering the escape and maybe, if she spends enough time with them, she will be able to resist wanting to strip them every time she sees them. Murphy has always been oddly attracted to his best pal, Brie. But he has never touched a woman in that way. When his lover and boyfriend Andy suggests they make love to her, that she is perfect for them to experience a ménage, Murphy wonders if he is not enough somehow.
But the temptation of having them both…When they get to the resort and find out that “Clothing Optional” should have been in bold print on the brochure, the three of them are in for the weekend of their lives.

Click here to order your copy.

Next, Accidental Pirate, mf erotic romance, releases from Rebel Ink Press on July 3rd...just in time to heat up your fireworks.

Blurb:
Hangover, check. Ship, check. Hot babe, check.

Sterling McCabe woke up to a lovely lady pirate stealing his ship. What he didn't plan on was the assault she would make on his heart.

Jamie Ashley stumbled over a priceless necklace. What she didn't plan on was stealing the very sexy Sterling McCabe's ship in a mad dash for American waters.

Constantly battling their attraction, Jamie and Sterling are in for a rough ride. Jamie yearns for the affection of the beguiling Sterling while McCabe is desperate to slake the raw desire for his little pirate.

Boat chases, wild friends and a sea tempest create the perfect storm of sexual tension...

To celebrate these releases, I will be having contests on the blog here as well as visiting with some friends on their blogs.

I will be over at Wendi Zwaduk's blog on the 27th talking about Clothing Optional. Come and talk lack of clothes with us here.

Then I will be headed over to Heather Long's blog on the 28th to talk about both Clothing Optional and Accidental Pirate. Double whammy. Check it out here.

And contests? You'll have to check back and see. ;)
Happy writing!

Six Sentence Sunday- Clothing Optional

Clothing Optional, my upcoming mmf erotic romance from MuseItUp Publishing, comes out in just a few short days (June 29th).  Right now, it is on preorder at a 20% discount here.

The Blurb:
On the rebound, Brie is thrilled at the idea of a vacation on the beaches of Florida. It will be especially great since it is with two men who are absolutely irresistible…and equally unattainable. Murphy and his boyfriend are offering the escape and maybe, if she spends enough time with them, she will be able to resist wanting to strip them every time she sees them. Murphy has always been oddly attracted to his best pal, Brie. But he has never touched a woman in that way. When his lover and boyfriend Andy suggests they make love to her, that she is perfect for them to experience a ménage, Murphy wonders if he is not enough somehow.
But the temptation of having them both…When they get to the resort and find out that “Clothing Optional” should have been in bold print on the brochure, the three of them are in for the weekend of their lives.


The Six:

Afraid to shift the scales either way, she caught her lip between her teeth in her confusion.  Then Murphy leaned down to rescue it from its prison.

Just before taking her mouth, he whispered, “I have wanted you for a while.  If you don’t feel the same way, or this is not for you, say so now.  I don’t want to lose our friendship.”

She dug her nails into his hair to bring his head closer to her mouth, their lips barely touching and her heart racing. 

Like I said, you can preorder Clothing Optional now at MuseItUp. ;)
Happy Writing!

Clothing Optional up for Preorder!!

Now Available for PRE-ORDER at a 20% discount...but get a water-gun and spritz yourself often... HOT cover by Nika Dixon:

Adult Content:Two men, one woman, tropical beach… Clothing Optional.

Clothing Optional
A Short Story by Virginia Nelson
Genre: MMF Erotic
Warning: Ménage /mfm scenes /mm scenes Sexual content Graphic sex

Back Cover:

On the rebound, Brie is thrilled at the idea of a vacation on the beaches of Florida. It will be especially great since it is with two men who are absolutely irresistible…and equally unattainable. Murphy and his boyfriend are offering the escape and maybe, if she spends enough time with them, she will be able to resist wanting to strip them every time she sees them.
Murphy has always been oddly attracted to his best pal, Brie. But he has never touched a woman in that way. When his lover and boyfriend Andy suggests they make love to her, that she is perfect for them to experience a ménage, Murphy wonders if he is not enough somehow.
But the temptation of having them both…When they get to the resort and find out that “Clothing Optional” should have been in bold print on the brochure, the three of them are in for the weekend of their lives.

Preorder your copy here today!!

Cover art reveal!!

I got the gorgeous new cover art for the Clothing Optional, coming soon from MuseItUp Publishing.

Check it out!!

Blurb:

On the rebound, Brie is thrilled at the idea of a vacation on the beaches of Florida. It will be especially great since it is with two men who are absolutely irresistible…and equally unattainable. Murphy and his boyfriend are offering the escape and maybe, if she spends enough time with them, she will be able to resist wanting to strip them every time she sees them.

Murphy has always been oddly attracted to his best pal, Brie. But he has never touched a woman in that way. When his lover and boyfriend Andy suggests they make love to her, that she is perfect for them to experience a ménage, Murphy wonders if he is not enough somehow.

But the temptation of having them both…When they get to the resort and find out that “Clothing Optional” should have been in bold print on the brochure, the three of them are in for the weekend of their lives.

Want to read an excerpt?  Click here.
Keep an eye out for release info, coming soon!!

Six Sentence Sunday- Clothing Optional

September of this year is not only my birthday... it is the release of my sexy story, Clothing Optional with MuseItUp Publishing. Clothing Optional is a menage story of two guys and a gal who end up in a resort that invites them to explore things they had not dared to back home... well, I will let my six sentences tell you the rest.

“Clothing optional. Well, you would think they would list that in bold letters or something.”

Brie burst into laughter and Andy flushed red, she assumed in embarrassment at his mistake. Seeming flustered, he dragged a hand through his hair. “Well, the rooms are non-refundable. How about what happens in Florida…”

“Stays on Facebook?”

Happy Writing!

Contest!!!

I woke up to find that Clothing Optional had climbed back to #4 for romance and hot shorts on my publishers bestsellers list. I also found out that some awesome reader from Virginia (the state, not me) had left this review on Amazon.com :

Clothing Optional is a short, hot read that pushes the boundaries of love. Virginia Nelson, best known for her Odd Stuff series, takes a break from the paranormal to share a story about three characters, who start as friends and end up lovers on a getaway weekend at a clothing optional resort.

Ms. Nelson p...resents this tale in such a way that it's believable for all three characters to fall in love with each other. Not only is it believable but she has her readers hoping for that perfect happy ending. Do they get it? Well, you'll have to read the story!

For a scintillating read, check out Clothing Optional!

So to celebrate all the love (since the book has been out quite some time, I am a happy author to wake up to this...) I figured it was time for a giveaway!!!

But I don't want to just love on Clothing Optional... I will let the winner have their choice of my backtitles (Odd Stuff, Siren's Song, or Clothing Optional) because I am just swell like that.

All you have to do to win your free choice is either message me on Facebook or comment below.

Feel free to share the contest with your friends. Best of luck!!!

National Nude Day

I am not sure how I have missed this holiday in the past but it is one that should be applauded.

From at least a few feet away... don't get all up in my personal space.

Yes, it is National Nude Day! To celebrate, I figured I would write a list of ways not to get arrested while taking part in the festivities.

1. Let your contribution be that you eat nude food.

What is nude food? Food without its expected companions. Instead of mac and cheese, just eat mac. Without its expected friend cheese, mac is very nude.

2. The sign says no shirt, no shoes, no service-it doesn't say anything about pants.

(This one may get you arrested but I say you can fight it!! You were merely following the clearly presented directions...)

3. Convince others to take of their clothes.

Especially hot people. If you got it, flaunt it. And if I like it, stand still so I can facebook it.

4. Sunbathe someplace private... while airing out your privates.

Okay, a burn on sensitive regions might hurt a bit, but think of the sting you are putting on proprieties. Well worth the aloe a la crack.

5. Take the coat off the damn dog.

It is like 90 degrees out, you sick bastard. Why are you dressing up that poor animal in a tutu when you yourself are wearing a bikini? Animal cruelty disguised as cute, I tell ya. *waves cane at wippersnappers in red faced fury*

6. Strip off the paint...

You know, the make up and Spackle you have greased your face in with some delusional thoughts that blue eyeshadow was going to distract from the fact your chin is saggy or your nose too big. You can do it. And yes, I am talking to you, Larry.

7. Moon shine-

If your butt is as pale as mine is, blinding would be a nice way to describe the reaction to its pearly white glow.

8. Only get naked from the waist down before you go out driving.

This one doesn't work so good if you drive a small car... or if there are any semis around. Or does work... depending on your objective...*ponders*

9. Go barefoot.

Okay, you sissy. If you are too chicken to show any more skin than that... fine. Whatever. You are a wimp and not showing holiday spirit at all.

And finally...

10. Put up a Nude Day Tree.

You can find decorations anywhere pornographic items are sold. And really... hairy ones are far more festive than that OTHER holidays sparkly ones, don't you think?

And if none of that suits your mood, try out my short story, Clothing Optional. Because really... Even though your mom told you otherwise, clothing is optional. And you can find the story here.

:)

Have a safe and happy holiday and ... stay away from naked sparklers. Nothing good can come of that.

Clothing Optional was reviewed by Night Owl Reviews!!!

"Clothing Optional, by Virginia Nelson, tells the tale of Brie, Andy and Murphy. Andy, an open bisexual, is attracted to Brie but is living with Andy. Andy and Brie have been best friends for ages. He has been attracted to Brie but never acted on that attraction, because he just doesn’t swing that way. When the trio head to Florida for some much needed R&R, the attraction between the trio explodes. With that attraction, feelings of jealousy, inadequacy, and fear abound. Since this is a shorter tale, I appreciated that Nelson created a friends-first concept. The sexual components wouldn’t have worked for me otherwise. I did enjoy the realistic approach that was used by Nelson to create a relationship between the three."

To read more of this review, check out their site here.
To get your copy today, go here.

Clothing Optional Reviewed by CoffeeTime Romance!!

Clothing Optional got reviewed by Coffee Time Romance!!!!
Four Cups of like!!!
*Woot*
While I am off doing a happy dance, here is the review!


"The groaning and moaning inside Brie’s head is as much desire as it is frustration. She is in serious lust with her best friend…and heaven help her, his boyfriend!

There is no way Murphy wants to endanger his relationship with Brie, but he cannot deny that Andy is right. The feelings they are having for Brie are so not platonic, and if they screw this up, all of them will suffer.

Vacationing with her best friend and his boyfriend is the perfect way for Brie to get it into her head once and for all that Andy and Murphy are made exclusively for each other. She can see the desire in their eyes when they look at each other, but when those eyes turn on her, a shiver runs straight to her core. Murphy and Andy must make a choice, because Brie is just too precious to let slip through their fingers.

Like that first spoonful of rich velvety ice cream, these three are entirely too luscious to stop at one bite. There is real concern and caring among Brie and the boys, and that comes pouring through with every action. They are friends first and foremost, and that is such a delicious way to start something this wonderful. I just wanted it to keep going and going and going."

You can view the review here.

Clothing Optional Released!!!

Clothing Optional is available now on Sapphire Blue Publishing!!!!

On the rebound, Brie is thrilled at the idea of a vacation on the beaches of Florida. It will be especially great since it is with two men who are absolutely irresistible…and equally unattainable.

Murphy and his boyfriend are offering the escape and maybe, if she spends enough time with them, maybe she will be able to resist wanting to strip them every time she sees them.

Murphy has always been oddly attracted to his best pal, Brie. But he has never touched a woman in that way. When his lover and boyfriend Andy suggests they make love to her, that she is perfect for them to experience a ménage, Murphy wonders if he is not enough somehow.

But the temptation of having them both…

When they get to the resort and find out that “Clothing Optional” should have been in bold print on the brochure, the three of them are in for the weekend of their lives.

Read an excerpt here.
Or pick up a copy here!

Warning: This one is an erotic. So be prepared; naughty fun abounds!

Clothing Optional

My erotic contemporary short story, Clothing Optional, was contracted by Sapphire Blue Publishing. I can't wait to begin edits (if I finish the ones for Siren's lol)

Clothing Optional is a fun story.

Brie has always had a crush on her sexy best friend Murphy. Sadly, he is gay. Since there isn’t a shot of her getting her hands on him, she has dated and recently been dumped by Golfer Boy. On the rebound, she is thrilled at the idea of a vacation on the beaches in Florida. It will be especially great since it is with two men who are absolutely irresistible… and equally unattainable. Murphy and his boyfriend are offering the escape and maybe, if she spends enough time with them, she will be able to resist wanting to strip them every time she sees them.

Murphy has always been oddly attracted to his best pal, Brie. But he has never touched a woman in that way. When his lover and boyfriend Andy suggests they make love to her, that she is perfect for them to experience a ménage, Murphy wonders if he is not enough somehow. But the temptation of having them both…

When they get to the resort and find out that “Clothing Optional” should have been in bold print on the brochure, the three of them are in for the weekend of their lives.

And it will be available soon from Sapphire Blue Publishing!!

Just had to share :)