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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

General's Daughter Series Book Tour and Giveaway


The Siren 
General's Daughter Book 1 
by Breanna Hayse 
Genre: Contemporary Romance 

Publisher: Twisted Hearts Productions 
Publication Date: June 26, 2018


Lt. Samantha Quimby, USMC is a beautiful, brilliant and very unique young woman. Not only does she have the privilege of being the youngest known Special Ops officer in the Corps, but an unfortunate accident during a dive in the Marinas Trench leaves her permanently amphibious! Her new found ocean freedom, combined with her unique ability with ocean mammals and an overtly defiant and somewhat reckless nature, wreaks havoc on her very loving, but very strict family. Her father and uncle, both USMC Generals., and her older brother, Michael, are in constant pursuit of trying to keep her safe from herself and her own curiosity and often thoughtless actions. In desperation, the three resort to old-fashioned military discipline.

Sam is appalled, but it does not take long for her to discover that love can be expressed in a firm and consistent manner upon her little bottom. Love, laughter, duty, and obedience frames the young woman's life and, despite a constant sore backside, she couldn’t be happier.

Publisher's Note: This is the first of a nine book progressive series from coming of age in a DD household to discovering romance and advancing into maturity and exploring BDSM. The rerelease of the Generals' Daughter series contains new elements and the growth and maturing of the characters not seen in the original version. This larger volume of the 'story' line is the same, but the characters and their lives have whole new meaning and much more interaction. Even Ton is more opinionated than before! If you liked the original version, you will LOVE this one! 




Up a Notch 
General's Daughter Book 2 
Publication Date: July 19, 2018


BIGGER, BETTER, and with MORE ATTITUDE!
The General's Daughter is back, and she's at it again! True to her nature, Samantha Quimby finds a way to wreak havoc on the California coastline clear up to Alaska where she defies nature itself. This time, her entire family decides to bring things "Up A Notch" to try to get her to understand that she is not only loved and cared for, but that she is her own worst enemy.

This sequel to The Siren, Generals' Daughter Book 1, finds Sam in more precarious situations than even she can imagine as she comes of age and discovers her own power as a beautiful and intelligent young woman.

Her father, uncle and brother.... along with some outside help... plan on getting their points across to her in one way or another. Of course, Sammi's stubbornness can only be broken through in one embarrassing way... old fashioned discipline.

Does this stop her from pulling endless pranks on her brother, or risking her own safety in the 'name of science?' But she certainly has fun trying... UNTIL she’s busted! 




Caught in a Net 
General's Daughter Book 3 
Publication Date: September 22, 2018


Sam’s at it again! USMC lieutenant, Samantha Quimby, is beautiful, brilliant and ‘an independent thinker’ whose biggest delight is challenging the strict rules and regulations set by her commanding general father and uncle. Even more enjoyable is when she can slip past her big brother Michael’s watchful eye and follow her own path. As intelligent as she is, Sam’s need to pursue her own interests without considering the consequences subjects her frustrated family to trying every avenue of discipline they can think of. They conclude that nothing grabs the girl’s attention like attending to some old fashioned military discipline and an awful lot of love. But keeping her attention is another issue….

Her unique abilities and physical alterations after a life-threatening accident have also led her to ‘translate’ the cetacean code, which the image of being ‘caught in a net’ simply means… Trouble! After she and Michael complete a particularly dangerous Special Ops mission, Sam faces the most difficult challenge yet.
Love.
Lt. Richard Lewis, a handsome engineer who seems to display the best characteristics of the men in her beloved family… And the worse! It doesn’t take long for Sam to discover that the serious minded young man is determined to keep her safe, and that he won’t hesitate to impart his firm beliefs directly to her rebellious bare bottom!

Instead of coming to her rescue, he family approves highly of the new addition to the crew and the methods he uses to ensure good behavior from their naughty, little Siren. As if it’s not tough enough for Sam, even her best friend and constant ocean companion, the killer whale- Ton- is now requesting that Richard joins the family in 'biting her tail flukes!'

Poor Sammi just can't get a break... not even when she discovers her power as a beautiful, young woman and how to use it to get her way with Richard. Little does she know, but her new boyfriend is both willing, and able, to turn the tide and catch his lovely little mermaid in a net of his own design.




Convergence 
General's Daughter Book 4
Publication Date: October 16, 2018


Poor Sam! Not only does the brilliant, young lieutenant constantly find trouble every time she turns the corner, but now she faces a dilemma that leaves her in a quandary.

She’s face to face with a hot, dominant man who wants nothing more than to teach her what it feels like to be a woman, but he insists on honoring her family’s request to wait! 

When Sam discovers she can ‘converge’ with Richard much in the way she integrates with the cetaceans- and that she can insert a few ‘suggestions’ into the young man’s mind- she can’t help but experiment.

The result? Just say there aren’t enough cold showers in the world to stop the affects associated with her new-found power, nor are there pillows soft enough to make sitting more comfortable for Sam each time she’s busted!

Meanwhile, Michael’s romance with Teagan is quickly blossoming. He thinks she might even be the one- particularly when she admits to desiring a D&S relationship. Despite Sam’s warnings that fantasy is always better than reality, Teagan begins to test her boundaries with her strong alpha male boyfriend, and finds herself in a position that is NOT what she expected.




Under Cover 
General's Daughter Book 5
Publication Date: January 12, 2019


What's Sam up to this time?
For once, believe it or not, the trouble she's getting into isn't her fault!

After losing her temper and physically flattening a jerk on base for sexual misconduct, USMC Lt. Samantha Quimby is approached by the lovely Col. Joyce Howe under the pretense of an SJA inquiry. Instead of punishment, Sam’s ordered on a secret assignment to investigate a dangerous situation in a local high school where several military dependents attend. No problem, right? WRONG.

Except for her father and uncle, everyone believes she’s placed on administrative leave and is allegedly sent 'back to school' to learn how to socialize with people closer to her age. It wouldn't be so bad if her folks were home to fish her out of trouble, but they're called cross-country to a mandatory meeting. That means her brother, Michael, and her boyfriend, Richard, are left in charge.
Behaving like a high schooler is not in her blood- nor can she keep her mouth shut in class. From rolling her eyes in Calculus to reading Tolstoy in Russian, the girl keeps paving her way for more trouble when the frustrated principal calls Michael to pick her up. Now, the boys can deal with Sam’s saucy attitude, but they can't overlook her sneaking out of the house, stealing her uncle's Hummer, or lying to them. Yep, she’s busted- but she’s under orders NOT to tell anyone about her mission!
If all this isn't enough to contend with, Sam's relationship with Richard has reached the place where neither of them can’t deny their need for one another. Promise, or no promise, Richard’s determined to make Sam his- and she's not about to stop him! 




Afterglow 
General's Daughter Book 6
Publication Date: March 12, 2019


If you’re an AQUAMAN and Neil Gaiman fan, you WILL fall in love with THE GENERALS’ DAUGHTER 

Marine Biologist, and USMC special ops officer, Samantha Quimby, is back with brand new adventures, and (as always) a whole lot of trouble! From a family camping trip in the Sierra Nevadas, to investigating a mysterious phenomena in the black depths of the La Jolla trench, the young woman attracts danger like a bee to honey. As if that’s not enough, Sam’s also introduced to the intimacy of both Richard's love-making and the severity of his discipline. However, neither expect that her instinctive ability to converge with the local cetaceans have an added benefit that can make even the most unpleasant event one Sam longs to repeat as the term,Afterglow,takes on a whole new meaning! 

Sam’s not the only one receiving a stern wake-up call from the special man in her life. Teagan, her brother’s girlfriend, is coming face-to-face with the reality that Michael isn’t going to turn a blind eye to her mischief anymore than he does with his sister. Sam’s influence is rubbing off on the quiet girl, and soon Teagan finds herself in more hot water than ever before. 

Will Sam ever learn to behave? This question is the ongoing theme with her family and now, her boyfriend, Lt. Richard Lewis is just as involved. The answer- 

Probably not. 

Finally- in the process of planning a family vacation to Florida, some old, familiar names are brought up on the ‘to visit’ list, including ‘Big Bill’ Johnson (The Game Plan), Dr. Dan Paige and Dorian Graye (The Whip Master, Billion Dollar Daddies and Northern Lights: Lena). Does this mean that the Generals might consider giving in to temptation and have an adventure of their own? 

You better believe it! 




Healing 
General's Daughter Book 7
Publication Date: May 13, 2019


If you Love Aquaman, and Princess Mera's red-headed attitude, you will LOVE the GENERALS' DAUGHTER!

Your favorite naughty, little ‘mermaid’ is back with more adventures, more suspense, more romance, and more trouble.

Storms are pounding the shores of the west coast and that means rising seas. It also means rising tempers- especially when it comes to USMC Lt. Samantha Quimby and her blatant disregard of orders that are meant to keep her safe. Sure, she can’t drown, per se… but she still can get hurt. Her boyfriend, Lt. Richard Lewis, finally gets a taste of what her family suffers through when his darling Little girl takes her life in her own hands and challenges the elements- and defies, not just her parents, but the adult male orca-Ton!

Uh-oh is right! Someone’s going to get her tail-flukes bitten…

To the outside world, the local celebrity is a beautiful scientist who entertains the public with baby sea lions and interesting facts, but behind closed doors, her research takes her to the depths of the Pacific trenches where she makes a death-defying discovery. It doesn’t stop there for, Sam's personal life includes a secret that will change her view of romance forever.

Join Sam on this progressive series where the lovely little marine biologist's action-packed life is filled with loving, but stern, alpha-males, a bossy orca, and an unsolved mystery that's raising havoc on both land and sea. If you ever thought science was boring, you haven’t met the Generals' Daughter! 




New Understandings 
General's Daughter Book 8
Publication Date: August 15, 2019


Aquaman and Neil Gaiman fans!
Who doesn't love mermaids? The Sirens of the deep aren't a myth anymore- rather they are the makings of nightmares.

USMC Lt. Samantha Quimby is back and preparing for the most important mission of her life- a lifetime of love with the handsome, dominant Captain Lewis. However, the ocean has other plans for the feisty little Marine biologist when a dark mystery from the bowels of the earth is exposed and brings incomprehensible terror for the family.

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Sam's increased confidence in her unique abilities brings her to investigate the ancient secrets that lay in wait under the waves. Her family is beside themselves in the never-ending battle to keep her safe and have come to rely on Richard to help her understand the consequences of her choices. Little do any of them know, but the Captain has discovered a secret of his own, With the help of the orca, Ton, he employs a powerful means of teaching an unforgettable lesson or two- in both discipline and sensuality. He also wants to take Sam on a journey toward the next step in their lifestyle and prove to her that he's the alpha male who can give her what she desires most- but is she ready?

Michael and Teagan's romance is blossoming by the hour, and Teagan believes that the depth of her own needs is greater than anything a 'vanilla' life can provide. That is, until she deliberately defies Michael and faces seriousness consequences that force her to reevaluate her future. Standing at a crossroads, she has a choice to make- does she really want a life as an officer's wife with all the pomp, circumstance, and discipline or should she just walk away and live with expectations she knows she can meet?

With the making of choices come new understandings, and the two Marine Corps Generals discover that they aren't exempt. With Sam and Michael's involvement in their own relationships, Scott and Dr. Quimby realize that there's more to life than work and the kids.

It's never too late to fall in love... but will they give themselves the chance?

New adventures mix with old, and even Ton is making his opinion known more than ever! If you think science is boring, you haven't met Sam! Join this wonderful family as they laugh, cry, face their worst fears, and overcome impossible obstacles in this, Book 8, of the Generals' Daughter Series- New Understandings.




Unbreakable Bonds 
The General's Daughter Series Book 9
Publication Date: September 9, 2019


Aquaman fans!
Your favorite Marine biologist is back in one of the most emotional and heart-moving books of the series.

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The Generals' house is full as Sam and Michael's birthday (and other romantic surprises) approaches. Teagan's visiting family is introduced to a world that's quite different than their Kentucky horse ranch--one that contains miles of beautiful beaches, perfect weather, and a killer whale who has a mind of his own. The visit isn't without its difficulties as Teagan's over-critical father brings the young woman's insecurities and pain to the surface. Seeing the love of his life in distress isn't acceptable and Michael steps up to prove that he's also her Knight in a shining Jag!

Little does anyone know that, as everyone enjoys the waves and warm sun, something terrible is happening deep in the trenches--and no one, except Sam, can fix it. Toxic waste and pollution settled in the canyons is threatening the survival of the endangered sharks, and the delicate balance of life. She's called upon by the most unlikely source and dives headfirst into danger to answer a cry for help. Her compulsiveness not only lands her in a heap of trouble with her parents, but also with Ton. The orca's fear for her safety results in his banning her from her ocean home and cutting her off from the pod. Feeling rejected and useless, Sam spirals into a dark, emotional place inside her mind--a place where the love of her family and Richard just isn't enough to heal her brokeness. She needs acceptance, but can she trust them to embrace the truth of the changes happening inside of her?

As if the chaos of Teagan's family isn't enough, other factors enter Sam's life that threaten to upset the precarious balance between her two worlds. With the talk of babies, Scott's attraction to a certain colonel, an unwelcome invasion of distant relatives, and feeling responsible to protect the marine population, Sam finds herself cornered and trapped. Tired of being disciplined for acting true to her nature, she no longer knows where she belongs. Only one thing is clear- she can't allow anyone, or anything, to suffer because of her, and makes a decision that demands a price that she knows will break her heart.

But nothing can break the bonds she shares with her family--both on land and in the sea. They teach her that, no matter how difficult life seems to be, they will be drawn together to unite under a common goal.

SNIVEL WARNING!
Generals' Daughter 9: Unbreakable Bonds, contains heartfelt emotional scenes, laughter, mischief, and lots of love. No worries- you'll always get a HEA!

Author's Note: This full length novel contains the final scenes from the original 2012 publication, and has been expanded with new material, and plenty of what readers of Breanna Hayse books are looking for- alpha men, hot romance, action and adventure, and old-fashioned family values. As for science- you know the deal! If you didn't think marine biology was fun (and dangerous), you haven't taken a dive with your favorite 'mermaid' or converged with the pod! 





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BDSM/AP lifestyler Breanna Hayse strives to give her readers truth and reality of the BDSM/Age-Play/Total Power and Erotic Exchange lifestyle.
Who am I?
I'm a native Californian gone 'wild', and had the opportunity to travel the globe and discover the world through the eyes of both a Marine Intelligence specialist and a BDSM lifestyler. I left the service to go into hospice nursing and grief counseling, eventually working as a marriage and family therapist for those involved in alternative lifestyle development. This experience has allowed me to gain unique inspiration for my books and offer realistic plots and relatable characters.

In 2004, my husband, John, and I joined forces to work with both submissives and dominants- teaching, training, listening and loving. Our goal was to take the mystery and fear out of the lifestyle and mentor people in safe, consensual and healthy relationships. 

My first book, The Game Plan, was published in 2012 and opened the door to the now-booming world of Age-Play literature. Since that time, I've devoted my 'spare' time to writing, researching, community involvement, and private and group pro bono counseling in deviant behavior, alternative lifestyle, and addiction recovery.

I was formally 'dungeon trained' as a Domme before discovering my submissive side when I joined the service. My scenarios are pulled primarily from either personal experience or observation, including spending time in BDSM clubs as the safety/medical officer. My multi-faceted background allows me to glean from many avenues and give a unique and intelligent literary experience through elements of fantasy and fiction. I also discuss the questions and psychology of the lifestyle in a manner that is fun and informative, and based on 'the real deal.'

I live with my husband, musician, and fellow-author, John Hayse, and two border collies in southern California. We practice a 24/7 D&S relationship with speckles of AP (and many trips to Build-A-Bear), and happily spend every moment together that we can. My hobbies include my puppies, hiding my vanilla salt-water taffy where John can't find it, exotic art, collecting inspirational trinkets, and developing my own paddle line. You can also see me as a featured author/instructor in professional conference settings and as a Sexpert for kinkyliterature.com. 






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