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New Book Cover!

Sexy...no?

Release Date March 2013

TOP PICK

I just found another great review for Hot Spot! Night Owl Reviews gave it Top Pick and said...

Hot and hotter. This appealed to me on so many levels. Dangerous sex outdoors, the bad boy who you let get away, finally finding out what you were missing. A great hot read for an afternoon that will leave you feeling hopeful and happy for Sammy and John and envious as well. And maybe reflecting on your own past choices, too.

Mrs. Giggles on Goodreads gave Hot Spot 4-STARS!!! &...

Mrs. Giggles on Goodreads gave Hot Spot 4-STARS!!!  You know I have to share:)

Inspiration Time

Not what you were expecting, was it. Usually when I post inspiration pictures they are beautiful, dreamy, the kind of places you have a hard time imagining really exists. The kind of places that do inspire the creativity inside you. This old house can be just as inspiring, in a different way. 

For as long as I can remember I've had a fascination with old, abandoned houses. There is something mysterious about them. And sadness because they are deserted and falling down. The ones I particularly find interesting I've found out in the country, sitting in fields, or deep in the woods, looking so lonely. 

I try to imagine what the house was like when it was alive with people. And wonder how it got to the state it's in now. How can anyone just up and abandon such a grand house? What looks haunted and dangerous now wasn't always that way. Look at the picture. There were obvious children living there once. Probably a lot of them. So what happened?

Back when I was a child I can recall abandoned cars on people's property. Just sitting there, grass and weeds growing up around it, paint faded. If you lived up north that was a common site. The few I've seen today make me wonder, how do people just park it and never go back? 

I guess what it boils down to is I have abandonment issues. I want the story behind the why. I guess that's the writer in me.

HOT SPOT

Just got RECOMMENDED READ from The Talent Cave Reviews! You can read the whole review here . They also posted it on face book, goodreads and twitter. Here's some snippets of what Maven had to say, 

I really like the idea of second chance love stories. Even though this is a short story, the author does a good job at giving the reader enough insight into their back story to “feel” the longing between the two characters, Sammy and John. 

The loves scenes are hot...you may end up fanning yourself a couple of times while reading them. 
I enjoyed reading Hot Spot, and look forward to reading more work from this author.

For those of you who weathered Sandy on the east coast, a...

For those of you who weathered Sandy on the east coast, as well as those who are stranded due to cancelled flights, my thoughts and prayers are will you. It missed Maine where my family is located but my son-in-law has a brother in Manhattan. He was able to text Damein last night and said it was very scary there. His apartment is on the tenth floor. What a mess!

Right now they're saying 17 people have lost their lives, so sad.

Oh dear! Most of you have heard me say over the years tha...

Oh dear! Most of you have heard me say over the years that I hate research and don't do it. Well, last night I found myself spending hours doing research for a new romance idea. Me...doing research! This is big news! LOL

I can't believe how cold it's supposed to get tonight and...

I can't believe how cold it's supposed to get tonight and the next couple of nights here in Florida. But I'm sure looking forward to it. It will be nice opening up the windows and airing out the house, enjoying the crisp clean air. I might just have to break out my flannel nightgown! 

Please Don't Forget!

Congratulations goes to Shadow for winning one of my book...

Congratulations goes to Shadow for winning one of my books below, her choice!Who says trick-or-treating is strictly for the kids?
Welcome to the Howloween Blog Hop! 270+ authors….TONS of goodies to be won. So put on your costumes (or PJs) and go a knockin’ a each of the blogs!
Click here for participating author links!
ENDS:Monday, October 29, 2012 @ midnight.
Since Cupid's Arrow and Passionate Encounters have a Halloween scene in the book I'm offering up a download to one randomly drawn reader, their choice of which book they want.