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March 7, 2013
Throwback Thursday - Annabelle's Courtship
Annabelle's Courtshipby Lucy MonroeE-bookSamhain Publishing - September 2007ISBN 1-59998-539-XTrade PaperbackSamhain Publishing - October 2008ISBN-10: 1599987740ISBN-13: 978-1599987743Buy the book.
March 6, 2013
Humpday Hottie - Celeb Month!
Hugh Jackman ~ Yum!March 5, 2013
Reader Fitness Challenge 2013 - Week #5
I've always been a big believer in drinking water. Here's a article to show the benefits...I think I need my family to read this article :-)
Top 11 Health Benefits of Drinking WaterYou will be amazed of the benefits of drinking water as follow:
Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories. Here are the further details on how to achieve fat loss by drinking water.
Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity.
Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated.
Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. That means you’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel your muscle.
Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. In another words one of the benefits of drinking water is that it can improve your immune system. Follow this link for further information on how lemon water can improve your health.
Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so will you.
Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.
Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.
Click here to link to the full article.
*** articles on blog are for discussion purposes only. Consult your doctor when seeking medical advice.
Remember to leave a comment to be entered into the drawing. Winners will be announced on March 16th.
Top 11 Health Benefits of Drinking WaterYou will be amazed of the benefits of drinking water as follow:
Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories. Here are the further details on how to achieve fat loss by drinking water.
Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity.
Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated.
Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. That means you’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel your muscle.
Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. In another words one of the benefits of drinking water is that it can improve your immune system. Follow this link for further information on how lemon water can improve your health.
Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so will you.
Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.
Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.
Click here to link to the full article.
*** articles on blog are for discussion purposes only. Consult your doctor when seeking medical advice.
Remember to leave a comment to be entered into the drawing. Winners will be announced on March 16th.
March 1, 2013
RFC 2013 - Sponsoring Authors
Here are some great authors sponsoring this year's challenge. Thank you helping to keep us motivated on our weight loss journey! It is always more exciting when there is a prize involved.
Debra Parmley Website
Shop Debra's booksBethany is looking forward to celebrating her eighteenth birthday in Hot Springs. If Aunt Margaret and Uncle James have their way she will return from the trip engaged to Mr. Rivalde. Every part of Bethany's life has been controlled, from the clothes she wears to the food she eats. Bethany can't wait to cut off her long hair like other girls and to fly free.Paul studied and chased butterflies when he was a small boy. Now he chases gangsters and he's in Hot Springs following Al Capone's gang.The sight of Bethany amid butterflies, sun streaming down and lighting up her pale skin and long blonde hair, is one that stops Paul Tollick on the spot. She is the most beautiful female he's ever seen.But two other men have determined to catch her for themselves and one is a dangerous gangster. Will she fly free or be trapped?
Trapping the Butterfly releases April 2013.
Debra Parmley will be giving away print copy of A Desperate Journey.
Rick R. Reed Website
Buy the bookSex can be a dangerous business. So can love....
On the worst day of his life, Wren Gallagher wants oblivion when he steps into Tricks for a drink. He’s lost not only his job, but his wallet as well. When a mysterious stranger steps up to pay his tab, he also offers Wren the key to fulfilling his dreams of prosperity and true love. But appearances are not always what they seem….
His savior is the owner of the escort agency, À Louer—and he wants the young and handsome Wren to work for him. So down on his luck, Wren figures—why not? He can use the money. When he joins, though, he hadn’t counted on meeting Rufus, another escort with whom he quickly falls hopelessly in love.
But their love story will have to overcome the obstacles of not only trading love for money, but À Louer’s dark—and deadly—secrets.a
Rick R. Reed will be giving away an ebook copy of Rent.
Allure Van Sanz blog
Buy the book
When Liza Cane runs away from a possible hot lay the night before the biggest presentation of her life, she has no idea the man she left hanging will be the one to decide the fate of her business.
Alex Winston is quite possibly, the sexiest, most confident—or possibly the most arrogant—man she’s ever met. His wicked eyes and sex-me voice makes it hard to concentrate on her sales pitch, especially when he starts asking her questions designed to peel away her reserves and admit things about herself no one else knows.
However ill-advised getting involved with a potential business partner might be, Alex makes it hard for her to resist him. With his subtle commands and hints of pleasure, she's having a hard time focusing on the offer on the table when all she wants to do is bend over it and give him anything he's man enough to take.
Allure Van Sanz will be giving away a kindle copy of Candied Cane
Debra Parmley WebsiteShop Debra's booksBethany is looking forward to celebrating her eighteenth birthday in Hot Springs. If Aunt Margaret and Uncle James have their way she will return from the trip engaged to Mr. Rivalde. Every part of Bethany's life has been controlled, from the clothes she wears to the food she eats. Bethany can't wait to cut off her long hair like other girls and to fly free.Paul studied and chased butterflies when he was a small boy. Now he chases gangsters and he's in Hot Springs following Al Capone's gang.The sight of Bethany amid butterflies, sun streaming down and lighting up her pale skin and long blonde hair, is one that stops Paul Tollick on the spot. She is the most beautiful female he's ever seen.But two other men have determined to catch her for themselves and one is a dangerous gangster. Will she fly free or be trapped?
Trapping the Butterfly releases April 2013.
Debra Parmley will be giving away print copy of A Desperate Journey.
Rick R. Reed WebsiteBuy the bookSex can be a dangerous business. So can love....
On the worst day of his life, Wren Gallagher wants oblivion when he steps into Tricks for a drink. He’s lost not only his job, but his wallet as well. When a mysterious stranger steps up to pay his tab, he also offers Wren the key to fulfilling his dreams of prosperity and true love. But appearances are not always what they seem….
His savior is the owner of the escort agency, À Louer—and he wants the young and handsome Wren to work for him. So down on his luck, Wren figures—why not? He can use the money. When he joins, though, he hadn’t counted on meeting Rufus, another escort with whom he quickly falls hopelessly in love.
But their love story will have to overcome the obstacles of not only trading love for money, but À Louer’s dark—and deadly—secrets.a
Rick R. Reed will be giving away an ebook copy of Rent.
Allure Van Sanz blogBuy the book
When Liza Cane runs away from a possible hot lay the night before the biggest presentation of her life, she has no idea the man she left hanging will be the one to decide the fate of her business.
Alex Winston is quite possibly, the sexiest, most confident—or possibly the most arrogant—man she’s ever met. His wicked eyes and sex-me voice makes it hard to concentrate on her sales pitch, especially when he starts asking her questions designed to peel away her reserves and admit things about herself no one else knows.
However ill-advised getting involved with a potential business partner might be, Alex makes it hard for her to resist him. With his subtle commands and hints of pleasure, she's having a hard time focusing on the offer on the table when all she wants to do is bend over it and give him anything he's man enough to take.
Allure Van Sanz will be giving away a kindle copy of Candied Cane
February 28, 2013
Throwback Thursday - Not Just the Greek's Wife
Not Just the Greek’s WifeUSA Today Best Seller!
Harlequin Presents #3089 - October 2012
© By Lucy Monroe
ISBN-10: 0373130953
ISBN-13: 978-0373130955
Ariston Spiridakou had one reason and one reason only for marrying Chloe: he needed a biddable bride to provide the requisite heir. Yet three years later Chloe’s status as good Greek wife is a distant memory—and her defiance has had her cast out of Ariston’s life....
Infuriatingly, Chloe now finds herself at Ariston’s mercy—but his help comes with a wicked price: the unyielding condition that he won’t even consider her request until she’s shared his bed...and is expecting his baby!
“Chloe and Ariston’s emotions leap from the pages in this evocative second-chance romance, packed with vivid scenery and love scenes that sizzle.“ —4 Stars, RT Book Reviews
buy the book ~ read an excerpt
February 27, 2013
February 26, 2013
Reader Fitness Challenge 2013 - Week #4
If you were like me when I started this journey last year, the thought of exercising was a scary thing. Here are some great tips before you get started to stay safe.
Excercise Safety Tips for Beginners
If this is the year you finally started that exercise program, here are a few beginner safety tips to keep in mind.
1. Check first with your doctor - this is not just a legal disclaimer in workout videos. Check in with your healthcare provider (especially if you're overweight, a smoker, or have any chronic medical conditions), and make sure there are no medical issues affecting your exercise plans.
2. Start slowly - according to the Department of Health and Human Services, 30 minutes of daily physical activity is required to reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adults. This is a daunting goal for a beginner, but the 30 minutes can be done in 10 minutes intervals throughout the day. And start with exercising 2-3 times per week. Build intensity and duration gradually. Don't try to go from couch potato to world class athlete overnight.
3. Wear the right kind of gear - shoes should fit well and provide the proper support for your activity and body type. If you're taking up running, some athletic footwear stores will consider your body type when recommending an appropriate shoe. Don't forget a helmet, elbow and knee pads if you're doing biking, skating, or a contact sport; wear reflective clothing if you will be outdoors at night; and a good swim cap and goggles can make swimming less frustrating and more fun. Also, remember even if it's cloudy outside, wear your sunscreen.
4. Don't wear ankle and wrist weights - too much weight may put too much stress on your joints, and they can alter your normal movement raising your risk of injury. A weighted vest in which the weight is distributed evenly might be a better choice.
5. Know your limits - pain during exercise, especially chest pain, is a sign to stop, so resist any urge to power through it. Muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea, racing heart, or breaking out in a cold sweat, are all warning signs to slow down. Beginners should expect some discomfort when just starting out, and some soreness, especially the day after vigorous exercise, should also be expected.
6. Hydrate and rest - Drink plenty of water during and after your workout. Give your body the food, fluids, and rest it needs to reap all of the benefits from this new healthy regimen.
by Deanna Franklin Campbell, Mind Body Spirit columnist for Chesapeake Family magazine. Click here to link to article.
*** articles on blog are for discussion purposes only. Please consult your doctor when seeking medical advice.
Remember to leave a comment to be entered into the drawings. Winners will be announced on March 16th.
Excercise Safety Tips for Beginners
If this is the year you finally started that exercise program, here are a few beginner safety tips to keep in mind.
1. Check first with your doctor - this is not just a legal disclaimer in workout videos. Check in with your healthcare provider (especially if you're overweight, a smoker, or have any chronic medical conditions), and make sure there are no medical issues affecting your exercise plans.
2. Start slowly - according to the Department of Health and Human Services, 30 minutes of daily physical activity is required to reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adults. This is a daunting goal for a beginner, but the 30 minutes can be done in 10 minutes intervals throughout the day. And start with exercising 2-3 times per week. Build intensity and duration gradually. Don't try to go from couch potato to world class athlete overnight.
3. Wear the right kind of gear - shoes should fit well and provide the proper support for your activity and body type. If you're taking up running, some athletic footwear stores will consider your body type when recommending an appropriate shoe. Don't forget a helmet, elbow and knee pads if you're doing biking, skating, or a contact sport; wear reflective clothing if you will be outdoors at night; and a good swim cap and goggles can make swimming less frustrating and more fun. Also, remember even if it's cloudy outside, wear your sunscreen.
4. Don't wear ankle and wrist weights - too much weight may put too much stress on your joints, and they can alter your normal movement raising your risk of injury. A weighted vest in which the weight is distributed evenly might be a better choice.
5. Know your limits - pain during exercise, especially chest pain, is a sign to stop, so resist any urge to power through it. Muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea, racing heart, or breaking out in a cold sweat, are all warning signs to slow down. Beginners should expect some discomfort when just starting out, and some soreness, especially the day after vigorous exercise, should also be expected.
6. Hydrate and rest - Drink plenty of water during and after your workout. Give your body the food, fluids, and rest it needs to reap all of the benefits from this new healthy regimen.
by Deanna Franklin Campbell, Mind Body Spirit columnist for Chesapeake Family magazine. Click here to link to article.
*** articles on blog are for discussion purposes only. Please consult your doctor when seeking medical advice.
Remember to leave a comment to be entered into the drawings. Winners will be announced on March 16th.
February 22, 2013
RFC 2013 - Sponsoring Authors
If you've been following the challenge since the beginning, congratulations, you've reached the half way point! I hope you are sticking to your plan and reaching your goals. Here are a few more authors that want to encourage you on your journey. Thank you Jami Davenport, Savanna Fox ________
Jami Davenport Website
Buy the Book
Tyler Harris is going down.
With two championships in as many years, superstar Tyler Harris is the best quarterback in the league. Gorgeous and rich, he’s at the top of his game. But everyone’s looking to take him down. There’s a building media frenzy around an unfortunate accident, and the only safe place seems a rundown mansion deep in the San Juans and owned by his late great uncle. There, Tyler gets sacked by the sassy redhead next door. It’s more alive than he’s felt in years.
Lavender Mead has a good reason to dislike jocks, namely an absentee father who deserted the family to coach college football. Maybe that explains her penchant for bad boys who play ball for a living and break hearts for a hobby. Her new neighbor seems just the type. Yet, something is different about Tyler, and sometimes love requires a Hail Mary. You draw back your arm, pray…and give it all up to fate. And sometimes you win your ring.
Jami Davenport will be giving away a copy of Forward Passes.
Savanna Fox Website
Buy the BookDon't you wish your book club read sexy books?
When Georgia Malone's book club makes their first erotic selection, The Sexual Education of Lady Emma Whitehead, the marketing executive is surprised to find herself identifying with the main character. Like Emma, Georgia is a widow who has never truly experienced the joys of sex.
When she meets the spokesman for her newest campaign, Georgia's long-buried libido is awakened. Hockey star Woody Hanrahan is supremely masculine, with rough edges and cocky charm—exactly the sort of man she usually avoids. But while her mind says stay away, Georgia's body tells her to give in.
As the book club explores the tantalizing extremes of fiction, Georgia experiences first hand, and for the first time, the real pleasures of the flesh, and fulfills the desires that—chapter by chapter—are getting delightfully dirty. Woody is hers to command in a hundred deliciously wicked ways, but when it comes to writing her own happy ending, this dirty girl doesn't just need his body—she wants his heart.
This is the first book in a series, and the first book written by Savanna Fox, the new pen name for the award-winning author Susan Lyons/Susan Fox.
Savanna Fox will be giving away a copy of The Dirty Girls Book Club.
I also have a $25.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble that was donated as prize.
Jami Davenport WebsiteBuy the Book
Tyler Harris is going down.
With two championships in as many years, superstar Tyler Harris is the best quarterback in the league. Gorgeous and rich, he’s at the top of his game. But everyone’s looking to take him down. There’s a building media frenzy around an unfortunate accident, and the only safe place seems a rundown mansion deep in the San Juans and owned by his late great uncle. There, Tyler gets sacked by the sassy redhead next door. It’s more alive than he’s felt in years.
Lavender Mead has a good reason to dislike jocks, namely an absentee father who deserted the family to coach college football. Maybe that explains her penchant for bad boys who play ball for a living and break hearts for a hobby. Her new neighbor seems just the type. Yet, something is different about Tyler, and sometimes love requires a Hail Mary. You draw back your arm, pray…and give it all up to fate. And sometimes you win your ring.
Jami Davenport will be giving away a copy of Forward Passes.
Savanna Fox WebsiteBuy the BookDon't you wish your book club read sexy books?
When Georgia Malone's book club makes their first erotic selection, The Sexual Education of Lady Emma Whitehead, the marketing executive is surprised to find herself identifying with the main character. Like Emma, Georgia is a widow who has never truly experienced the joys of sex.
When she meets the spokesman for her newest campaign, Georgia's long-buried libido is awakened. Hockey star Woody Hanrahan is supremely masculine, with rough edges and cocky charm—exactly the sort of man she usually avoids. But while her mind says stay away, Georgia's body tells her to give in.
As the book club explores the tantalizing extremes of fiction, Georgia experiences first hand, and for the first time, the real pleasures of the flesh, and fulfills the desires that—chapter by chapter—are getting delightfully dirty. Woody is hers to command in a hundred deliciously wicked ways, but when it comes to writing her own happy ending, this dirty girl doesn't just need his body—she wants his heart.
This is the first book in a series, and the first book written by Savanna Fox, the new pen name for the award-winning author Susan Lyons/Susan Fox.
Savanna Fox will be giving away a copy of The Dirty Girls Book Club.
I also have a $25.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble that was donated as prize.
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