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September 19, 2016
Ahoy! It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Sept. 19 is the annual Talk Like a Pirate Day, so prepare to be boarded, or at least to hear Arrr! and Avast Me Hearties! and other pirate sayings. Eighteenth century pirates now seem like colorful, fun-loving blokes, but historically … Continue reading
Published on September 19, 2016 02:54
September 8, 2016
Fall #RomanticTravel + Tempered Series Bundle @psthib
Author Pamela S. Thibodeaux is here to talk about her choice for Fall #RomanticTravel and her Tempered Series Bundle. I had no idea Bandera was so beautiful. It’s no secret I love Bandera, Texas so when my author friends decided … Continue reading
Published on September 08, 2016 02:00
September 7, 2016
Book Review Club: A Desperate Fortune @SusannaKearsley
A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley This is another of Kearsley’s signature story-within-a-story tales. In the contemporary world, Sara Thomas is a computer programmer with a talent for deciphering puzzles. She also has high-functioning Asperger’s syndrome. When she needs a … Continue reading
Published on September 07, 2016 02:30
September 1, 2016
Fall #RomanticTravel: Las Vegas w/ @AuthorTinaGayle
Author Tina Gayle is here to kick off our Fall #RomanticTravel blog exchange with Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and an excerpt from her novel, CEO’s Widow. One of my favorite romantic trips is to Vegas. We had plenty of … Continue reading
Published on September 01, 2016 02:00
August 30, 2016
Creek Street & Dolly’s House, Ketchikan #TuesdayTravels
The highlight of our walk around Ketchkian was Creek Street and Dolly’s House, home of one of Ketchikan’s famous ladies of the evening. Creek Street is surely one of the most picturesque streets in North America with its colorful wooden … Continue reading
Published on August 30, 2016 02:38
August 23, 2016
Wandering Around Ketchikan #TuesdayTravels
The last Alaskan port on our Princess Inside Passage Passage cruise was the picturesque town of Ketchikan. As you can see from the photos, we had another cloudy day, and rain started mid-way through our visit. Jann and I walked … Continue reading
Published on August 23, 2016 14:54
August 16, 2016
Cruising Glacier Bay #TuesdayTravels
One of the highlights of my recent Alaska Cruise was the day we spent cruising in Glacier Bay National Park. I don’t know when I’ve seen such spectacular scenery. I took more than 150 photos that day. You’ll be happy … Continue reading
Published on August 16, 2016 02:31
August 9, 2016
Musher’s Camp & Sled Dog Experience #TuesdayTravels
One of the highlights of my recent Alaska cruise was our afternoon excursion from Skagway to the Musher’s Camp for a sled dog ride and a chance to hold a puppy. Wild horses couldn’t have prevented me from going. Our … Continue reading
Published on August 09, 2016 02:00
August 6, 2016
Sexy Unleashed at A Masquerade Ball #MySexySaturday #MSS153
In For this week’s #MySexySaturday, I highlight how in Lady Elinor’s Ecape, the lady’s inner sexy is unleashed at a masquerade ball when she encounters the gentleman she is falling in love with. Snippet: He ran a finger from her … Continue reading
Published on August 06, 2016 07:36
August 1, 2016
Final Summer #RomanticIdea from Author Stacy Juba
Author Stacy Juba is here today to tell us about her sweet romance, Fooling Around With Cinderella, and to present the final #RomanticIdea for the summer. Fooling Around With Cinderella What happens when the glass slippers pinch Cinderella’s toes? When … Continue reading
Published on August 01, 2016 02:42


