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March 17, 2016
Six Pack Ranch Series Order
Send to KindleThe series order for the Six Pack Ranch series has been updated.
ROCKY RETREAT has been moved from book 7.5 to book 8. Therefore, all the subsequent books in the series have been shifted as well.
March 8, 2016
February 19, 2016
Feature: One Sexy Ride
Send to KindleDo you love a virgin hero? What about the best friend’s older brother trope? If so, look no further than ONE SEXY RIDE!
At least this time she was wearing a bra, which was a whole lot more than she’d had on the last time he had gotten up close and personal with the bold black marks decorating her skin.
“Len Thompson, you tell me right now why your signature is on my belly. Along with what looks like my handwriting saying Len + Janey 4ever.”
A distant rumble of voices grew louder, and Len glanced over his shoulder to see the staff room door opening. It was bad enough to have to deal with this, but he couldn’t allow anyone to see Janey half-naked in the middle of the family garage.
He turned back and braced himself. “I’ll explain everything, but not here.”
She shook her head. “I’m not going anywhere without some answers.”
Len gave up trying to convince her. Simply leaned over and planted his shoulder against her stomach, grabbed hold of her legs and picked her up. She squawked in dismay, but he ignored her complaining, heading for the exit at a rapid clip. He had them outside and tucked in next to the propane shed in no time, out of sight from anyone who might wander into the garage yard.
“Put me down this instant, you big lughead.” Janey punctuated her complaints by smacking her fists into his back.
“We’re not discussing anything in front of my family.” Len lowered her to the ground, careful she had her balance before letting go. He snatched her T-shirt from her hand and thrust it forward. “Put your clothes on.”
Janey folded her arms over her chest, her chin rising defiantly. “Why is your signature on my body?”
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February 12, 2016
Feature Friday: Copper King
Send to KindleWant to read a sexy bear shifter who growls to get his way and loves to take charge? If so, you need to read COPPER KING!
“I love being a bear,” he repeated. “Because it means I can see you, know I want to drive you wild all through the night, and I don’t have to play games to get there. But the other thing I love?”
He moved in closer. Closer. A rush of warm air brushed her cheek as he skipped her lips and directed his words toward her ear.
“I love being a bear because I’m a bossy bastard, and being a grizzly pretty much means I get my way.”
A delicious shiver raced up her spine at his dark, growly tone of voice.
“So, if that’s not what turns you on, you should be a good girl. I’ll take you back to your room, and later you can venture out to find a bunny rabbit to play with. Otherwise, I promise to take care of you, but I call the shots.”
The temptation to lick his neck was so strong her fingers curled involuntarily, fisting in his hair, the soft texture crushed against her palms. “In bed? Or all the time?”
He didn’t answer, not with words.
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January 31, 2016
Audiobook Giveaway!
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I’m giving away an audiobook today here on the blog! 
All you need to do is leave a comment ON THE BLOG to be entered to win.
This week’s discussion: Are you planning to watch the Superbowl next weekend, and who are you rooting for?
Winner announced next Sunday.
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(Winner gets to pick from the available titles below. Codes are available for US, as well as international readers (where Audible is available) If you win, we’d really appreciate if you’d post a review on Audible once you’re done!)
Titles available:
~~**Six Pack Ranch Series**~~
– Rocky Mountain Freedom, Rocky Retreat, Rocky Mountain Romance
~~**Thompson & Sons Series**~~
– Rocky Ride, One Sexy Ride, Let It Ride
~~**Takhini Shifters**~~
– Copper King, Laird Wolf
January 29, 2016
Feature Friday – Rocky Ride
Send to KindleDo you love a little bit of spice with your romance books? How about a motorcycle bad boy and local cop? If so, look no further than ROCKY RIDE.
Mitch skimmed his fingers over her neck then sank them into her hair. “Do you trust me?” he asked, tugging lightly to lift her face toward him.
There was no other answer she could give. “I wouldn’t have started this if I didn’t.”
That gorgeous square-cut jaw with the heavy stubble moved closer, until he was brushing her cheek with his. Every word became a sensual tease. “Give it a try, Constable. Walk on the wild side with me. We’ll go as slow as you feel comfortable, but you know I’m not the big bad wolf everyone makes me out to be.”
“You still have enormous teeth,” she teased, involuntarily trying to shift away as he nibbled on her neck. “Mitch. How could this possibly work between us? I’m a cop.”
“And I’m a decent, upright citizen living in your community,” he insisted. “Who drives a little fast at times.”
She shivered under his touch. The temptation was there, honesty made her admit that. For all his tattoos and fast bike and beefed-up truck—Mitch had never been proven connected with anything more scandalous than a speeding ticket.
Tickets she’d given him while he’d flirted unmercifully until she agreed to meet with him.
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January 22, 2016
Feature Friday: Rocky Mountain Heat
Send to KindleDo you like smoking hot cowboys? How about the sweet, younger girl next door? If so, you must try ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEAT, the first book in the Six Pack Ranch series. CURRENTLY FREE!
Damn, she had to ask that question. His body knew what it wanted, but he didn’t think that was what the answer should be.
“I’ll bring you flowers and chocolates if that’s what you want, only I’ll bring them to the door of the guest cabin. You’re going to move out of the house, and I’ll move back in. You’ll have more privacy there, and yet you’ll be close enough Ma can call you if she needs you.”
Jaxi protested and he laid a finger on her lips. “We can go to the movies, or we can go fishing. We can enjoy long rides and fix fences together, as long as I don’t have to sit in the dirt after every fence post.”
She snorted for a moment, her smile returning.
Blake stroked his hand over her cheek, smoothing her skin, tangling his fingers in her hair before he dropped his lips to hers again. The kiss was deep and needy, a joining together of hearts and souls. Not desperate and hard but desperate and soft. Lingering, caressing and more meaningful than any kiss Blake had ever given or received in his life.
They both drew back at the same time, breaths mingling as they remained inches apart. Blake reached deep for the strength to finish the job he’d begun. “I can’t promise I won’t touch you, but let’s try to keep sex out of this. We don’t have any troubles in the physical compatibility department. We need to see if we’ve got everything else it’s going to take to last forever.”
His thumb stroked her lips tenderly, sweetly. She kissed it and nodded acceptance with little jerks of her head.
Their foreheads rested together, and Blake breathed in her scent, storing the sensation of that moment for the days ahead.
A sudden realization struck him and he snorted. “So, Slick, in the kitchen you made me promise I wouldn’t throw any punches tonight. You planning on explaining that right cross to Travis’s jaw?”
The twinkle returned to Jaxi’s eyes, and she shrugged mischievously, one brow rising high. “You never made me promise not to hit anyone, now did you, Blake Coleman?”
He stood and lifted her, swinging her in circles as their laugher rose to the heavens.
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January 15, 2016
Feature Friday: Black Gold
Send to KindleDo you love longer paranormal stories? What about a hero who isn’t looking for love, and a heroine looking to gain her independence, who discover they’re …oops? Fated mates? If so, look no further than BLACK GOLD!
Kissing was so much fun. At least, with Shaun it was.
He licked her lower lip, tugged it lightly between his teeth before dipping back into her mouth with his tongue. Gem let go of the straps she’d been clinging to, instead, catching hold of his shoulders and keeping her balance by using his strength.
They would have continued for a lot longer if the wind hadn’t chosen that moment to pick up and flap the loose edge of the tent.
Shaun slipped away. “Whoa, I’m not being a very good teacher. Make camp first, fool around second.”
“Is that in the official rule book?” Gem followed his pointing finger and tugged the fabric until it settled into its proper place.
He laughed out loud. “Oh, darling, you can’t ask me about anything official. I’m afraid the only reason I ever found out the rules was so I could break them.”
Now that was just silly. “That’s not true.”
Shaun paused in the middle of unzipping the tent flaps. “Sure it is.”
Men. Gem raised a brow. “So you didn’t register our flight? And you don’t do safety inspections on the helicopter?”
He sat back on his heels. “Of course not. I mean, of course I did. I mean…”
She giggled and he smiled sheepishly.
“See? Rules aren’t all bad.”
Shaun nodded. “I guess. I usually just do what I think is right. It’s not always what others have in mind.”
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January 3, 2016
Kindle Fire Giveaway
Send to KindleViv is giving away digital copies of COPPER KING and ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROMANCE with numerous other authors in Tibby Armstrong’s Kindle Fire Giveaway!
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December 27, 2015
12 days of Giving 2015: Winners Post
Send to KindleIt’s time! First though, thank you so much to everyone who stopped in and help me celebrate the holidays in the right way–with my friends!
I have the ten charity donations under control. Thank you for your suggestions and I’m honoured to support them for you.
Here is the list of the rest of the people who won gifts. If you’re on the bottom part of the list (below the charity list) I need you to contact Nicole and let her know 1) which prize you won, and 2) any specific details she needs, such as which book you want, and in what format, or 3) your mailing address if it’s a print book, please include that as well.
Yes, what you won is written here, but in the interest of a timely delivery, sending Nic the specific information means she can get your gifts out to you a lot faster. Email her at: vivarendassistant @ gmail.com
As always, if by some chance you don’t get your gifts, please contact me–I’d hate to have it happen, but it occasionally does. Goofs are meant to be fixed! 
Main gifts- 10 x $100 to charity. I’ll be sending them out ASAP
– St. Jude’s Children’s hospital suggested by Dawn Marie Burke and others
– Charity Water suggested by Azteclady
– Juvenile Diabetes Foundation suggested by Kim
– Prostate Cancer Foundation suggested by leaannphsurvivor98 in honour of her husband
– Ronald McDonald House suggested by a number of commentors
And because it was suggested by so many of you…
– Wounded Warriors
– Wounded Warriors
– Wounded Warriors
– Wounded Warriors
– Wounded Warriors
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Day #1
keychain #1: Vicky Yount
keychain #2: Kim
keychain #3 : Diane Blaser
Day #2 Gift card: Jean Torgeson White
Day #3 Bag of swag: Colleen C.
Day #4 ebook of choice: Elizabeth T.
Day #5 ebook backlist: Misty
Day #6 DreamMakers ebooks: Jacqualine
Day #7
Vivi’s Ghosts: Nancy Gilliland
Patty’s Mechanic: bn100
Day #8
Christmas Book 1: Elizabeth T.
Christmas Book 2: Susan T.
Day #9 Choice of Vivian Arend print book or 2 ebooks from backlist:
winner #1: Tonya B
winner #2: Cristina M.
Day #10 $10 bookstore gift card: Colleen C.
Day #11 (book to you or a friend)
Lauren Dane book- bn100
Elle Kennedy book- Susan T
Deanna Chase book- Nancy Gilliland
Cora Seton book- Jacqualine
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And that’s it for now. 2016 is going to be all about Rocky Mountain House. The final book in the Thompson & Sons series, A WILD RIDE, hopefully will be out in March. Then I’ve got Rafe (ROCKY MOUNTAIN DEVIL) yes, finally Jesse (ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOME) with a Coleman Christmas novella to follow if all goes well.
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