New Release: WORK OF ART: The Collection by Ruth Clampett

What is better than a new book? Well, I think it would be boxed set that contains four books and never before read extras!! Today Ruth Clampett has released her series, Work of Art, in a boxed set that you will not want to miss. This set is on sale for 99 cents for a limited time only so make sure to grab your copy today!

Work of Art: The Collection
Ruth Clampett
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 28, 2015

A stroke of beauty

a palette of pain

a rendering of passion

…creating a work of art

In a life driven by passion, famed artist Maxfield Caswell lives in a world of brilliant color and drama, pushing his art and affairs to his emotional edge. He’s stunning, charismatic and celebrated in the art world, but are the trappings of fame also destroying him?

Ava Jacobs is diligently working toward an art career of her own when she’s swept off her feet by the self-destructive artist — creating a world of sensuality and all-consuming love. But will the pain of the past and turmoil of the present make their future uncertain? From desire and mystery to a muse that almost slips away, The Work of Art Collection will be the inspiration that has you breathless for the unveiling of their final masterpiece.

This beautifully written love story is finally being released as a collection (complete box set) for the first time and includes new material and extras.

You can purchase your copy of this box set today at the retailers listed below!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA 

“Max, I realize now I have to live my life with passion and go after exactly what I want.”

“What do you want, Ava?” His eyes search my expression for what’s still unspoken.

I look at him and smile before I hurl myself off the cliff. The anticipation of the freefall is delicious, because I’m sure of where I’m going to land. I pause to study him for our final moment as two separate people.

Standing before me is my sparking live wire…his mind a verdant forest to endlessly wander. His uncontainable spirit swirls around me, lifting me off the ground. My cheeks are windburned and my heart wildly racing from the sheer force of it.

My gaze travels along his jaw, across his shoulders and down his thighs.I’m desperately hungry, because his body and his beautiful face are the physical manifestation of everything I’ve ever desired.

My friend, my greatest love…my Max.

He looks at me expectantly.

“You,” I whisper. “I want you.”

“Oh, Ava.” His voice is heavy with emotion as he steps forward and pulls me into his powerful arms. All of the longing we’ve suffered through now defines the surge of passion between us. His hands press into me as if in prayer.

My next breath catches with a sob, and tears of joy and relief paint my face. But he gently brushes them away and kisses the salty remains.

A shade of disbelief and confusion lingers. “You want me?” he whispers, as if he’s hoping so much to believe me. His lips graze my cheek, pausing so close to mine. I imagine he wants to breathe in my response, draw it inside and let it course through him like the blood that keeps his heart beating.

I grab his arms and shake him, my voice heated and urgent. I’m desperate to have him understand. “You have to know…I may have fought it, but you’re all I’ve ever wanted. I don’t want to deny it for another day, another moment.”

This time he sways, rocks forward, and lifts me intohis embrace. Our kiss is desperate as our hearts join together. I’m drunk with his taste, my tongue sliding across his, my teeth grazing his bottom lip before I sink further into him. His passion intoxicates me until I float out of my body to watch the scene before me.

We’re in a Maxfield Parrish amber-dipped landscape redefining the cinematic kiss. I imagine we’re near the edge of a cliff with the world laid out before us. The sun’s about to sink behind the horizon while we hold onto each other, bracing against the wind of all our past experiences as they whip past us. It’s a masterpiece. This moment should be in an elaborately gilded frame hanging in the Louvre.

Ruth Clampett, daughter of legendary animation director, Bob Clampett, has spent a lifetime surrounded by art and animation. A graduate of Art Center College of Design, her careers have included graphic design, photography, VP of Design for WB Stores and teaching photography at UCLA. She now runs her own studio as the fine art publisher for Warner Bros. where she’s had the opportunity to know and work with many of the greatest artists in the world of animation and comics.

The Work of Art Trilogy is Ruth’s third publishing endeavor, following Animate Me and Mr. 365. She lives in Los Angeles and is heavily supervised by her teenage daughter, lovingly referred to as Snarky, who loves art and visiting museums as much as her mom.

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REVIEW: WET by Ruth Clampett

WET
Ruth Clampett
Genre: Adult Romance
Release Date: September 8, 2015

Hi Everyone! My name is Paul and I’m a recovering sex addict…

Paul McNeill loves sex. Good sex. Bad sex. Oral sex. Any kind of sex. You name it; he loves it. But Paul’s biggest passion is his greatest flaw. As a recovering sex addict, he’s been abstaining and managing his addiction for over two years. Now, all he wants is to fall in love and find that certain someone he can settle down with.

But when he finds himself on his knees on Elle Jacoby’s damp lawn, he knows there’s going to be trouble. Elle quickly becomes Paul’s biggest challenge yet. She’s instantly set him ablaze while he begs to be hosed down. As he gets to know her more, the flames burn even hotter.

How can he resist a hot divorcee who’s amped up to have all the fun she’s missed?

Stand-alone story-no cliffhangers. Warning: for mature audiences only.

You can purchase your copy on Amazon today!

This book was not at all what I expected and it blew every expectation out of the water. Another author recommended this book to me and warned me that it was not going to be what I thought it would be. I took that warning very lightly and basically disregarded it. As I began to read this book, I was captivated by such a well written and intriguing story. What I expected never happened and instead this story takes something interesting and gives it authenticity, character, and depth of feeling. Wet is a story about a recovering sex addict and a woman who is looking for physical affirmation and relationship, wherever she can get it and whenever the mood strikes. These two are quite opposite on the spectrum of sex and it was fascinating to watch them interact and strike up an unlikely friendship.

Paul was wonderful. This man had lived a life that almost destroyed him and he made a desperately needed change. There is still a struggle to fall into old habits but he has the will to be more and he is well on that road to a new life of control. I love how this story toes the line of what is acceptable and learning to define to whom it is acceptable. Paul is strong, stronger than he himself realizes, and when he is put to the test, we see his true character. I have never really read a story about a sex addict. I have always been hesitant for some reason. Ruth does an incredible job of humanizing Paul and his struggle but also showing the reader that he is more that his addiction. Yes, it is a part of his life but it does not control it. The constant push and pull was well balanced and eye opening. I love who Paul is and the transformation and confidence he has in this story.

Elle is hilarious. This woman has no off switch and is unapologetically who she is. Sure, sometimes her actions reflect a deeper pain and hurt. But she learns to embrace who she is in every way, creating a fascinating woman that can be understood and admired. Her sex drive is off the charts, both in regards to her need and her reaction to what has happened. Elle’s actions make complete sense. At first you think she is just a horny divorcee, but as you learn more about who she is, you understand her motivations. She has been run through the mud and she needs the confidence that owning her sexuality provides. I loved watching her learn the balance and her identity as her own person.

The relationship between these two is spot on. As I read this book, I found myself thinking that there is so much talk of sex but not nearly as much action as I had anticipated. I honestly wonder at what my expectations were when starting this story. I guess I thought it would be overrun with sex and the needs to fulfill the urge and so on. But instead there is a sexual tension you can feel as you read and talk about sexual needs but overall it was really clean in comparison to what I was expecting. This once again proves that you should not judge a book by it’s cover or synopsis. The chemistry is incredible between Paul and Elle. Their friendship is foundational to who they are and what they need. These two enter into a relationship emotionally without realizing they have crossed that line. I loved seeing how they fell in love with each other, never anticipating the outcome of what was happening.

Wet is an amazing story. It has everything that makes a great book. There is passion, humor, intrigue, and a fabulous story line. The characters are well developed and real. They are flawed and dealing with their issues but there is change, hope, and an inevitable peace with who they are. The romance is beautiful, transforming from a friendship into something real and lasting. Ruth is a fabulous author, one who is able to share a story that is equal parts realistic and hoped for. I am excited to dive into more from Ruth Clampett and fall in love with her other stories. Don’t miss out on Wet. It will surprise you and make you smile.