Ellen Mint's Blog, page 141

Summertime Giveaway Winner

We have a winner for my summertime giveaway. She will receive: A Jane Austen Tote Bag—The book is based on Sense & SensibilityFour Chocolate Donut Soaps—Every day Marty brings his friend Brandy a chocolate donutA Pair of Cherry Pie Socks—Brandy is a baker and makes tiny cherry pies in the book.A Bookshop Dweller Candle (sandalwood,… Continue reading Summertime Giveaway Winner

Maple Walnut Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns

Whew. Is it fall yet? It's got to be fall otherwise why do I want to eat all of these? Maple? Walnut? AND pumpkin cinnamon buns? Sign me up! You can get the full recipe over on Marie's website. It might be a while until we can try it. Our grocery store baking section has… Continue reading Maple Walnut Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns

A Champagne Kiss (MM #MFRWHook)

Jack Dawson has been madly in love with Tan Nguyen since high school. So when his oldest crush walks into his flower shop to place an order, Jack…runs into the closet to hide.Valentine’s Day is the worst day for florists, especially lonely ones who just want a boyfriend at least a quarter as hot as… Continue reading A Champagne Kiss (MM #MFRWHook)

First Kiss

First Kiss Friday »»————-　♡　————-««Every Friday I share the first kiss from a book. This week it's Thanks to You by Maggie Blackbird.After enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner cooked by Tripp, the very straight-edge Paulina finds herself drawn to him while they play a game of cards in his living room.»»————- Thanks to You ————-«« He… Continue reading First Kiss

Hair, She Bears by Alyssa Drake

Missing since age five, a young woman discovers her captor never intended to release her, and reacts with a hasty plan which results in an unforeseen death. The only possessor of the secret ingredient in Votras Alute—a miracle healing drug—Zenna strikes a bargain with the notorious mob boss "Mother" Gothel, to clear her parents' debt… Continue reading Hair, She Bears by Alyssa Drake

A Waterfall, an Autumn Night, A Fae Prince #MFRWHooks

One hot lumberjack, a rustic cabin in the woods, whipped cream and lattes, princes, magic, and fairy wings. This is not the vacation I wanted, but it might be the one I need. When I dashed off to a cabin in the woods to escape, the last thing I expected to find is a gorgeous… Continue reading A Waterfall, an Autumn Night, A Fae Prince #MFRWHooks

Whipped Cream & Caramel Dreams #MFRWsteam

A Steamy Excerpt from PSL: A Fae Court Romance. Warning! This one's steamy. Every neuron in my brain focused on that single drop of caramel caressing down his body. It didn’t stop at his fine, rusty chest hair. No, it kept going, swerving with the pockets of abs—which he had by the nine pack—and finally… Continue reading Whipped Cream & Caramel Dreams #MFRWsteam

A Dream of Moths

Last month, the Sandman audio release was hosting a contest where if you told them your dream they might illustrate it. I'd just had a rather surreal one that morning and decided to enter. I woke up this morning to find mine was picked! Please enjoy a little trip into my brain where everything is… Continue reading A Dream of Moths

Sunflower Nails

I don't care that August just started, I want it to be fall. My first step of bringing in autumn is painting sunflowers on my nails. I also got a pumpkin donut candle from BigLots and am burning it. Yes, banish the summer spirits and bring in fall's. Are you looking forward to fall? What… Continue reading Sunflower Nails

First Kiss Friday

First Kiss Friday »»————-　♡　————-««Every Friday I share the first kiss from a book. This week it's Luca by Nyssa Kathryn.»»————- Luca ————-«« Evie’s eyes dropped to his lips. Would it be so bad if she kissed this man? Everything in her felt the need to crush her lips against his. As if reading her mind,… Continue reading First Kiss Friday