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Triple Naughty Christmas by Sierra Brave

Navigating the Yuletide season can be a challenge for anyone but after hosting their family Christmas celebration for more than fifteen years, forty-something mom, Trisha Marks-Davidson, believes she's conquered Santa and tamed all of his reindeer. Anything but ordinary, Trisha's family of seven consists of herself, her two husbands, Tommy and Ken, and their four… Continue reading Triple Naughty Christmas by Sierra Brave

10 Gifts for Writers & Music Lovers

Badass Writer Mug Much like Beth, the badass writer who takes no prisoners in your life will love this embossed, handmade mug. $21 on Etsy Snowflake Waffle Maker It's not Christmas without fresh pancakes waffles, and this little guy will give embed festive snowflakes onto your Christmas morning breakfast. $10 at Target Noise Canceling Headphones… Continue reading 10 Gifts for Writers & Music Lovers

Help Me Write a Hallmark Christmas Romance

Christmas is coming and I'm in the mood to write a sweeping, adorable, kitschy romance that'd feel right at home on Hallmark. But I need your help! This is your chance to influence a Christmas Romance novel with what trope, jobs, setting, and more you most want to see. Please answer these questions to help… Continue reading Help Me Write a Hallmark Christmas Romance

A Cabin, A Shower, All Steam #MFRWHooks

Pride & Pancakes When Beth Cho is tasked with interviewing elusive musician Tristan Harty, it’s hate at first sight. Despite his sapphire eyes and lithe frame, he’s got to be the most infuriating man on the planet. Tristan Harty is already sick of reporters and this one is proving no different. Sure, she might be… Continue reading A Cabin, A Shower, All Steam #MFRWHooks

Don’t Mess with Christmas by Linda O’Connor

Dr. Brogan Corkie is happily semi-retired from medicine and now has time for other hobbies. Her passion for food is second only to her skill at matchmaking! Parker Roy grew up in the middle of four brothers and has lived with enough testosterone to last her a lifetime. She’s finally moved out and made a… Continue reading Don’t Mess with Christmas by Linda O’Connor

Six Sentence Sunday — Cutie Pi

Today it's an excerpt from my Sci-Fi Romance centered around Pi Day, Cutie Pi. “Trini, I swear, I will do everything I can to get you somewhere safe.”I’d worked with him for over six months. We’d attended the same work parties, traded inside jokes about our research. He even met my brother. But that moment… Continue reading Six Sentence Sunday — Cutie Pi

First Kiss Friday

First Kiss Friday »»————-　♡　————-««Every Friday I share the first kiss from a book. This week it's When a Wolf Howls by Fiona McGier.Can a werewolf get a scientist to believe in him, since his wolf wants her for a mate?»»————- When a Wolf Howls ————-«« How do you feel, personally, about living here? Are you… Continue reading First Kiss Friday

Felicity’s Power by J. Arlene Culiner

San Francisco, 1971: hippies in the streets, music and revolution in the air. The evening Marek Sumner opened his door to the wild-looking Felicity Powers, he knew nothing would ever be the same again. But even love and passion couldn’t keep them together. Forty-three years later, having lived in the world’s most dangerous places as… Continue reading Felicity’s Power by J. Arlene Culiner

Happy All Souls Day

Welcome to the day after Halloween when we all hang out with the ghosts of our ancestors and talk smack about the Saints. I did a Creepy Christmas set up, so lots of santa hats and skeletons climbing out of presents. To try and social distance, we set up a line of stockings and filled… Continue reading Happy All Souls Day

Six Sentence Sunday — PSL

Today, it's another excerpt from my fall fairy romance PSL. “Should I call you Silvyn?”That glimpse of a smile returned. “Call me what you wish. I don’t mind Scott from your lips.” He turned away from the domain snatched from him, his arms slotting across his chest as he gazed only at me. Heat pooled in… Continue reading Six Sentence Sunday — PSL