Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/29/2015 -- While fiction involving romance has long been a staple of the literary landscape, it's usually a genre reserved only for the thirsts of the female readership. De'Lure knew this from the outset but, upon crafting his 'Take My Breath Away' series, was totally unaware that he was about to change the landscape for good.

'Take My Breath Away: Orlando Nights (RELOADED)' and 'Take My Breath Away Too: When Love Calls' have won the affection of men, women, African Americans, Caucasians and every conceivable demographic in-between. This has led to the formation of the 'Integrated Real Romance' sub-genre, which knows no boundaries.

Synopses:

'Take My Breath Away: Orlando Nights (RELOADED)' - Handsome ex-high school football star Keldrick "K.C." Cole finds himself trapped in a relationship that used to mean the world to him. His high school sweetheart and the mother of his child, the thick gorgeous light skinned goddess Whitney Powell has always been his spine and his heart. Back then everybody knew K.C. was going to the NFL. But at the end of his senior year he suffered a bone shattering injury that put an end to all his dreams of NFL stardom. After dropping out of high school, and surviving a short prison term K.C. came home to Whitney. Ever since he was sixteen years old, K.C. knew one day he would marry her. At least until he met Cam. Cameron Jiles, the beautiful dark skinned waitress forces K.C. to reevaluate his entire life. Whitney and Cam battle restlessly for K.C.'s torn heart. But Whitney soon realizes the steamy love affair between K.C. and Cam has the makings of a real relationship. So Whitney embarks on a few affairs of her own. Most notably her on again off again romance with her twenty-one year old, light-skinned, dread headed, lover Lance. Lance Orlandis Vinson better known as Love is everything Whitney has been missing in life. Feelings are running deep, emotions are running high, and after a tragic crime of passion K.C. is left lying in the hospital on his death bed. Tyrone and Jacody, K.C.'s two child hood best friends fly to Orlando to check on him, and try to mend all the old wounds of their painful past with him. K.C. needs the love and support of his two estranged friends now more than ever. Will K.C. finally marry Whitney despite all the drama she's caused? Or will he fall in love with Cam all over again? Sex, money, blood, and deadly secrets are the colors that paint this tragic love story. Mask yourself in the essence of a true love worth fighting for and allow me to take your breath away...

'Take My Breath Away Too: When Love Calls' - Steamy unforgivable sex, mixed with lies, blood, money, and true love can only lead to one thing... Amazing drama.." Gorgeous estranged NFL superstar Keldrick "Kool Hands" Cole has had almost everything he ever dreamed of in the last five years, except true love. On the brink of some unforeseen money issues, K.C. is offered a multi-million dollar check to relinquish custody of his five year old son KJ. With his NFL career possibly coming to an end, he's worried about securing his family's future. All K.C. truly wants is faith, family, and unconditional love. The two women he loved Whitney Powell and Cameron Jiles, both ran away with wealthy Dr. Carlos Sanchez, to his private exotic island. After engaging in a tumultuous love affair with the sexy, muscle bound, dread headed, drug dealer Charlie Breeze Whitney is forced to leave Carlos' island. Days before K.C.'s wedding to his new stunning fiancé, he finds himself trapped with three women all claiming to be his rightful fiancé. With an emotionally charged, deranged serial killer on the loose, brutally murdering everybody K.C. loves, the superstar just can't find any peace. Young, attractive, hotshot detective O. Blue is fresh on the trail to bring the killer to justice. From the outside looking in, K.C. appears to have a stable life with his kids and new fiancé, but at times his old lustful ways still come back to haunt him. Sneaky sex, devilish deceit, malicious murder, and the thought of true everlasting love are the components devised to destroy K.C., or just maybe to save him. Join your old friends; Cameron, Whitney, Jaze, Love, Jacody, Tyrone, Mama Cole, Carlos, and K.C. along with some new colorful characters as they all journey from love, to lust, to greed, to death, and then back again. If you think you're ready for this freaky, action packed, adrenaline pumped, suspenseful second installment of this powerful love story open the book, turn to page one, and allow me to take your breath away.

"My imagery is so vivid that it will grab the heart of any reader, allow them to draw stark parallels with their own life and ultimately turn them into a fan of the series for life," explains De'Lure. "Each narrative is fully capable of putting readers into my characters' minds, so they can see and feel exactly what they are going through, and foster a powerful empathy that drives the story forward. Some of the scenes may also appear frighteningly-real for certain readers; my goal from the outset has been to mimic real life as much as possible."

Continuing, "I can't believe how wide and varied my audience has been. Guys and girls love the books, and the story appears to be boundless in terms of race and creed. It's truly integrational and inter-racial, hence why my fans have coined the phrase 'Integrated Real Romance' to describe it. This is captivating realism portrayed in a way few authors dare."

De'Lure isn't exaggerating. Since the release of both books, critics have come out in force with positive reviews. Valerie O. comments, "I must say that this book when I first read it.... Every page grabs you and keeps you intrigued. It's such a page turner. It took my breath away...literally! You won't be disappointed if you buy it. I guarantee it! Delure is an amazing author and I can't wait to see what else he has in store..."

Chastity Brilhante adds, "Mike De'Lure does an excellent job at capturing the hearts and minds of his readers. I am not much of a reader and it takes something special to keep me enticed. Take my breath away not only kept me enticed but it also kept me engaged. With each character possessing their own set of problems with their own set of motives, this book helps me forget about the troubles of my own everyday life."

Alexus reveled in volume two. She writes, "I have read book 1 and it was awesome. Then I found out there was a second book (TMBA2). It was a must buy. It took me a week on each book. DeLure is now my favorite author. Reading his books leaves you wanting more. You can actually picture each character in your mind as you read."

With demand for the series increasing, interested readers are urged to get started without delay.

Both volumes, from Outskirts Press, are available now:

'Take My Breath Away: Orlando Nights (RELOADED)' - http://amzn.to/1CuSpcq

'Take My Breath Away Too: When Love Calls' - http://amzn.to/1aOicH1

Follow the author's progress on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.delure

Copies can also be purchased from BarnesandNoble.com in paperback format. For an exclusive autographed copy, please contact the author personally.

About De'Lure
De'Lure is a dreamer who writes with his heart and a very realistic imagination. His first passion was acting, but from that love spawned an even deeper passion for the art of writing. The imagery he uses to create stories is packed with all the components of legendary writing careers. Expect great things from De'Lure.