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Romance Writers Weekly ~ Walking Out On A Date ~ #LoveChatWrite

 










This week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop, we're asked the question: "What is one article of clothing that someone could wear that would make you walk out on a date with them?"
Uh...that's almost too easy.  Dating is supposed to be fun, and I'm an introvert who already has a limited amount of energy when it comes to socializing. So, if my date were to show up wearing anything that suggests that our world views or political beliefs are incompatible, that would pretty much do it for me. Either that or a T-shirt with an overly crude or misogynistic message. Life's too short. I'm too old. And ain't nobody got time for that. 
Anyway...hop on over to  Jill Haymaker's page  now, to see what she has to say on the subject. And don't forget to check out her book, Montana Pines Spring Forward. 

Montana Pines Spring Forward  A heartwarming romance that will leave you cheering for love to conquer all obstacles.

What COLBY HARTE didn’t ask for at Christmas was his wife to empty their bank accounts and leave him and his eight-year-old daughter, Emma, a few days before the holiday. At a loss as to how to move on, he takes a new teaching job in the tiny Montana mountain town of Pine Meadows. A new start may be just what they need.

CHEYENNE MITCHELL loves her job at the Pine Meadows Resort in her hometown. The trouble is she’s just turned thirty and can feel her biological clock ticking away. She’s never met a man who made her want to settle down. That all changes when Colby Harte walks into her bar.

When their friendship, built on her desire to help Colby and his daughter adjust to a new environment, begins to turn into something more, the fact that he’s still not technically divorced looms over both of them. Can either of them feel safe acting on the passion that flares between them? Just when they decide to take a chance, the return of Colby’s missing wife threatens to bring it all crashing down. But sometimes love wins.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4K33CWS





RedemptionA Fallen Angels Paranormal Romance Collection
Perfection is impossible, even for this collection of angels.
​Once esteemed immortals find themselves banished from the heavenly realm and condemned to a life on Earth amongst the mortals, unless they find a way back through the veil. Before they can find redemption they must first learn how to navigate their new life.
 Will they find a new appreciation for humanity and choose this life over the one they were created for?
Available ONLY through August 31st. Grab this limited edition collection now before it disappears beyond the veil.  Now in KU.
​Includes the Angels in the Afterlife Story, Christmas Angel . 

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Christmas AngelBeing fully transparent is good for a relationship, right? Well, maybe not when it’s literal.
Christmas Angel is a second-chance, holiday romance with a celestial twist. Jake’s been sent back to earth to mend fences with his ex. Or has he? Certainly Tony doesn’t seem to think that's the case. 
Tony might have ninety-nine problems—and then some—between dealing with his meddlesome family AND running the family business (a Christmas tree farm in rural Texas) but he's pretty sure that playing catch-up with his ex-husband isn’t supposed to be one of them. It’s a little hard to imagine what kind of future the two of them could have when only one of them is alive.

Romance Writers Weekly ~ Where Would You Live? ~ #LoveChatWrite

 










This week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop, we're asked the question: "If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?"
 Wow, that's a tough one. I've already lived in a lot of my favorite places and I  have moved entirely too many times to be all that excited about the idea of living anywhere for just one year, if it means I'd have to move again at the end of it. But, ignoring that, and without listing any of the cool places I've already lived in (NYC, LA, Berkeley, Newport Beach, Laguna, Napa, Paso Robles ) then I suppose...Paris, Killarney, somewhere in Sicily (the only one I haven't been to yet). Or, I don't know. Some tiny little seaside town somewhere--like the ones I'm always writing about.  
Anyway... why don't you hop on over to Brenda Margriet's page now and find out where she'd chose to live. And don't forget to check out her book, Too Good for Words .  

The final book in the Silverberry Seduction Seasoned Romance Series is now available to preorder! TOO GOOD FOR WORDS

Ride hard or stay home…

A phony friendship between an ex-con biker haunted by his past and a suburban mom with an uncertain future shifts gears with startling consequences.

After more than two decades as a stay-at-home mom, Penta Potter’s life is at a crossroads, her future stretching emptily ahead. When her youngest son vandalizes a local motorcycle mechanic’s garage, confronting the forbidding yet compelling owner sparks deliciously wicked longings.

Since his release from prison twelve years ago, Cash Rylance keeps his head down and his nose clean. He has no business aching for a fiercely protective, sweet-lipped, divorced mother of four. If he promises to keep his hands to himself, maybe she will help him be the dad his estranged daughter deserves.

A fake relationship between these two restless hearts seems the perfect route to take…until their improbable plan detours toward a totally different destination.

💜Blue-collar, ex-convict, tattooed, motorcycle rider hero (48 y/o)💜Overprotective, divorced, single parent heroine (44 y/o)

💜Fake relationship

💜Bad boy/good girl

💜Opposites attract

💜Estranged child/parent

💜Steamy, open door, slow burn

https://books2read.com/TooGoodforWords






RedemptionA Fallen Angels Paranormal Romance Collection
Perfection is impossible, even for this collection of angels.
​Once esteemed immortals find themselves banished from the heavenly realm and condemned to a life on Earth amongst the mortals, unless they find a way back through the veil. Before they can find redemption they must first learn how to navigate their new life.
 Will they find a new appreciation for humanity and choose this life over the one they were created for?
Available ONLY through August 31st. Grab this limited edition collection now before it disappears beyond the veil.  Now in KU.
​Includes the Angels in the Afterlife Story, Christmas Angel . 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3BDV46X

Romance Writers Weekly ~ What Time of Day Are You? ~ #LoveChatWrite

 










This week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop, we're asked the question: "Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight, or nighttime? Why?"
 Oh, that's easy.  Nighttime, baby. All the way. I was born in the wee hours of the night and I've been a night owl ever since. I have nothing against the rest of the day. In fact I once had a job that required me to be on the road before the sun came up. I saw some fantastic sunrises during that time--which was an awesome job perk. 
But give me the night--when everything is quiet and everyone's asleep, and I can write in peace--and I'm a happy camper. 
Now, hop on over to Leslie Hachtel's page and find out what her favorite time of day is. And don't forget to check out her book, The Jester's Dance .  


The Lady Margaret, widowed and lonely, seeks adventure and goes to court disguised as a jester. She falls in love with a handsome Scotsman, Seth, who enlists her help to rescue his family. Together they must face danger, intrigue, and enemies determined to pull them apart. Can their love survive? Can they?

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Let's Get Naughty 2!
If you think it's too soon to get on Santa's naughty list...think again. It's time for Let's Get Naughty, Volume 2! 
Cancel your plans and spend this holiday season with 26 romance authors who have teamed up to bring you a delicious holiday treat. 
You helped make LGN1 a #USAToday #bestseller and we'd love your support taking this collection even further!  Preorder yours today for #99cents.  Available on all reading platforms. 
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Romance Writers Weekly ~ Cellphone Wallpaper ~ #LoveChatWrite

 










This week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop, we're asked the question: "What is your cellphone/laptop wallpaper?"
 Oh, boy. I guess we're going here, huh? So okay, usually, the wallpaper on my cellphone is adorable pics of my grandson or pretty shots of nature--flowers, butterflies, trees, a great blue heron, etc. And my computer (laptop and desktop) have pics of the cover(s) of whatever book(s) I'm working on at the moment (in an attempt to keep myself focused and motivated). But two weeks ago I lost my heart dog and now everything is pictures of him. 

That's him on the left, btw--the big guy. I miss him a lot. We still have our little girl (for now) but neither of them are/were as young as they were when that picture was taken. 
Anyway... why don't you hop on over to Brenda Margriet's page now and find out what's out of character for her. And don't forget to check out her book, Too Good for Words .  

The final book in the Silverberry Seduction Seasoned Romance Series is now available to preorder! TOO GOOD FOR WORDS

Ride hard or stay home…

A phony friendship between an ex-con biker haunted by his past and a suburban mom with an uncertain future shifts gears with startling consequences.

After more than two decades as a stay-at-home mom, Penta Potter’s life is at a crossroads, her future stretching emptily ahead. When her youngest son vandalizes a local motorcycle mechanic’s garage, confronting the forbidding yet compelling owner sparks deliciously wicked longings.

Since his release from prison twelve years ago, Cash Rylance keeps his head down and his nose clean. He has no business aching for a fiercely protective, sweet-lipped, divorced mother of four. If he promises to keep his hands to himself, maybe she will help him be the dad his estranged daughter deserves.

A fake relationship between these two restless hearts seems the perfect route to take…until their improbable plan detours toward a totally different destination.

💜Blue-collar, ex-convict, tattooed, motorcycle rider hero (48 y/o)💜Overprotective, divorced, single parent heroine (44 y/o)

💜Fake relationship

💜Bad boy/good girl

💜Opposites attract

💜Estranged child/parent

💜Steamy, open door, slow burn

https://books2read.com/TooGoodforWords








Let's Get Naughty 2!
If you think it's too soon to get on Santa's naughty list...think again. It's time for Let's Get Naughty, Volume 2! 
Cancel your plans and spend this holiday season with 26 romance authors who have teamed up to bring you a delicious holiday treat. 
You helped make LGN1 a #USAToday #bestseller and we'd love your support taking this collection even further!  Preorder yours today for #99cents.  Available on all reading platforms. 
 Books2read.com/letsgetnaughty2

Romance Writers Weekly ~ Out of Character ~ #LoveChatWrite

 










This week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop, we're asked the question: "What’s the most out-of-character thing you’ve ever done?"
 You know, I'm a pretty predictable person. I can't honestly think of anything I've done that was really out of character for me. I  mean, doesn't the very fact that I did it (whatever it was) suggest that it was in character for me, no matter how much someone else might think otherwise? I think signing up to run a 5k race might be the only thing I can think of--since I don't generally think of myself as being particularly athletic or competitive. 
The thing is though, occasionally I am both of those things. So...how out of character was it, really? 
Anyway... why don't you hop on over to Brenda Margriet's page now and find out what's out of character for her. And don't forget to check out her book, Too Good for Words .  

The final book in the Silverberry Seduction Seasoned Romance Series is now available to preorder! TOO GOOD FOR WORDS

Ride hard or stay home…

A phony friendship between an ex-con biker haunted by his past and a suburban mom with an uncertain future shifts gears with startling consequences.

After more than two decades as a stay-at-home mom, Penta Potter’s life is at a crossroads, her future stretching emptily ahead. When her youngest son vandalizes a local motorcycle mechanic’s garage, confronting the forbidding yet compelling owner sparks deliciously wicked longings.

Since his release from prison twelve years ago, Cash Rylance keeps his head down and his nose clean. He has no business aching for a fiercely protective, sweet-lipped, divorced mother of four. If he promises to keep his hands to himself, maybe she will help him be the dad his estranged daughter deserves.

A fake relationship between these two restless hearts seems the perfect route to take…until their improbable plan detours toward a totally different destination.

💜Blue-collar, ex-convict, tattooed, motorcycle rider hero (48 y/o)

💜Overprotective, divorced, single parent heroine (44 y/o)

💜Fake relationship

💜Bad boy/good girl

💜Opposites attract

💜Estranged child/parent

💜Steamy, open door, slow burn

https://books2read.com/TooGoodforWords









Let's Get Naughty 2!
If you think it's too soon to get on Santa's naughty list...think again. It's time for Let's Get Naughty, Volume 2! 
Cancel your plans and spend this holiday season with 26 romance authors who have teamed up to bring you a delicious holiday treat. 
You helped make LGN1 a #USAToday #bestseller and we'd love your support taking this collection even further!  Preorder yours today for #99cents.  Available on all reading platforms. 
 Books2read.com/letsgetnaughty2

Romance Writers Weekly ~ Favorite Scents ~ #LoveChatWrite

 










This week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop, we're asked the question: "Name your three favourite smells. Why are they your favourite? What is it they evoke, or what memories do they trigger?"
This is a very difficult question! Actually, any question where I'm asked to select a favorite or small selection of favorites is always going to be difficult for me. To quote Walt Whitman, "I contain multitudes." So, I'll just pick three at random.
I love the smell of chamomile. I first smelled this when on vacation with my family on a working dairy farm in Vermont. I think I  was five?
I love the smell of coffee--it's the smell of morning. Since my husband doesn't drink coffee, it reminds me (again) of childhood, or vacation. If I smell coffee before getting out of bed in the morning, it means someone else is making me breakfast--yay! 
I  love the scent of pine needles/sap. It reminds me of a resort in the Pocono mountains where I used to vacation with my grandmother. 

Now, hop on over to  Leslie Hachtel's page  and learn what some of her favorite smells are. And don't forget to check out her book, Texas Summer .  

What if your car broke down on a deserted highway in the middle of Texas?  Would you think it was fate and that it would change your life?

When Wylie Nichols walked toward the nearest town, his future was forever altered.  The problem when you’re a stranger in a small town is you never know what you might discover.  In this particular place, there is murder, greed, lust.

But waiting is earthy, sexy, enigmatic Kennedy.  With a convoluted family history and the power to make his dreams come true.  

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Let's Get Naughty 2!
If you think it's too soon to get on Santa's naughty list...think again. It's time for Let's Get Naughty, Volume 2! 
Cancel your plans and spend this holiday season with 26 romance authors who have teamed up to bring you a delicious holiday treat. 
You helped make LGN1 a #USAToday #bestseller and we'd love your support taking this collection even further!  Preorder yours today for #99cents.  Available on all reading platforms. 
 Books2read.com/letsgetnaughty2

Romance Writers Weekly ~ Where Do You Live? ~ #LoveChatWrite

 This week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop, we're asked the question: "Why do you live where you do? How long have you lived there?"
That's something of a loaded question, actually. I hate moving. I don't even like thinking about it. And yet I've moved 22 times in the past 45 years. I've lived in six different states, was born and raised in New Jersey and consider California home. 
Currently, however, I live in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. I've been here for about a year and a half. My husband and I moved here shortly after our son and his family did so that we could be close to our grandson. 
I'm still adjusting. 
Now, hop on over to  Leslie Hachtel's page  and learn where she lives and why. And don't forget to check out her book, Stay With Me .  

A 2023 NEST winner in paranormal!

Two women. Years apart. Linked by common experience and a cottage that has survived since the Civil War.

Evelyn Smith has changed her name and is running from an abusive husband. She buys a cottage in Florida that has its own history, only to experience an attraction to the previous owner.

Rebecca Faber has rescued a Yankee soldier and fallen in love, but circumstances have forced her to marry an evil man who killed her father.

When Rebecca reaches out from the past, Evelyn finds it life changing.

And in their own times, each must discover strength and fight to find and keep true love.

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LA Love Lessons 
An aspiring actress searches for her leading man; an amnesiac heiress seeks clues to her true identity; and a tarnished movie star finds love and acceptance in the last place she ever expected. Love like this could only happen in LA.
Also check out the LA Love Lessons/Oberon Crossover novella, Going to the Chapel .

In Waiting For The Big One, Gabby and Derek went from being friends to being lovers. Now, they're waiting for their "big day". But will it be the wedding of their dreams? Or a bride's worst nightmare?
 

A quick trip to Gabby's hometown turns into the wedding from hell when Gabby and Derek are plagued by hailstorms, lost reservations, voracious goats, angry bees and enough family drama to fill a barn.

 

Guess it's true what they say, "The course of true love never did run smooth." But can the happy couple hold it all together, or will their Big Day turn into a Big Mess?

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In Waiting For The Big One, Gabby and Derek went from being friends to being lovers. Now, they're waiting for their "big day". But will it be the wedding of their dreams? Or a bride's worst nightmare?
 

A quick trip to Gabby's hometown turns into the wedding from hell when Gabby and Derek are plagued by hailstorms, lost reservations, voracious goats, angry bees and enough family drama to fill a barn.

 

Guess it's true what they say, "The course of true love never did run smooth." But can the happy couple hold it all together, or will their Big Day turn into a Big Mess?

​

***A different version of this book was previously released as part of the Sapphire Falls Kindle World program.***

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An aspiring actress searches for her leading man; an amnesiac heiress seeks clues to her true identity; and a tarnished movie star finds love and acceptance in the last place she ever expected. Love like this could only happen in LA. 
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Romance Writers Weekly ~ Tattoos! ~ #LoveChatWrite

 

Welcome to another week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop! Today's prompt is: "If you were to get a tattoo, what would it say or what would the graphic be? And where would you put it on your body?"
Wow. Has that ship ever sailed! I have multiple tattoos--almost an entire sleeve covering my left arm, plus half-a-dozen others scattered across my body.
My first was small and located on my ankle--every discreet. The second was also small and located on my upper arm/shoulder. Somewhat less discreet. All the rest were given to me by my son who's a FABULOUS artist. 
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A lot of my tattoos reference various of my books--roses for Scent of the Roses, steampunk gears for This Winter Heart, an oak branch for OAK, etc. I think my favorite is a pair I designed myself. The one on the back of my left wrist says "Once upon a time..."  The one on my right wrist says, "Happily ever after."

They're positioned just where I can see them when I'm typing, and they represent the beginning and end of every story I write. The rest of the story lies between them--ie within me.

Now, hop on over to Jenna Da Sie's page to learn what her views are on tattoos!

Inked Memories

Every memory leaves its mark...

​All Sophie wants is a tattoo to commemorate her battle with cancer. What she gets is celebrity tattoo artist Declan Ross, the same sexy bad-boy who, once-upon-a-time, used to rock her world.

With his hit television show on hiatus, Declan is back in the Big Easy. A charity event at Midnight Ink, the shop where he got his start, seems like the perfect opportunity to use his celebrity status to publicize a good cause...and just maybe improve his own image in the process. The last thing he's expecting, or thinks he needs, is a chance meeting with the girl he left behind.

Last time they were together, Declan was the one who was damaged. This time, they've both got scars; and those you can't see are the hardest to cover. 

https://books2read.com/u/4AOwQd

Romance Writers Weekly ~ Saturday Morning ~ #LoveChatWrite

 

Welcome to another week, on the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop! Today's prompt is: "It’s Saturday morning. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Is there a routine to this day?"
Hmm. Interesting question. If my grandson is staying with us for the weekend then Saturday morning will likely involve his helping me to make either pancakes. Or waffles, depending on which he's in the mood for. But that's more a ritual than a routine.
There was a time, not so long ago, when Saturday mornings often meant driving downtown for breakfast at a local restaurant and a wander through the farmers' market. That was a fun routine! Where I live now, however, the best farmers' market takes place on Wednesday afternoons, so that's .
Pretty much the first things I do every morning is let my dogs out and make coffee. Now, hop on over to  Leslie Hachtel's page  to learn what kind of morning routine she has! And don't forget to check out her book Hannah's War.





Set in the Civil War, Hannah Mason has spent the last two years of her life with an emotionally abusive husband. Running away, her destination is Nashville.
She becomes a nurse and travels with the army to various battlefields, war raging all around her. But her greatest fear is that her husband will find her.
Can Hannah free herself from a vicious man and find love with Lucas, the doctor who can heal her heart?

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Now Available in KU!




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Redemption

A Fallen Angels Paranormal Romance Collection

Perfection is impossible, even for this collection of angels.

​

Once esteemed immortals find themselves banished from the heavenly realm and condemned to a life on Earth amongst the mortals, unless they find a way back through the veil. Before they can find redemption they must first learn how to navigate their new life. 

 

Will they find a new appreciation for humanity and choose this life over the one they were created for?

 

Grab this limited edition collection now before it disappears beyond the veil. 

https://books2read.com/b/br1JkE