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Welcome to Pucker Up Monday. It's not what you think, lol...

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday. It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all.

Finicky Friday - EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN PATTIES

Ingredients

• 1 can of chicken in spring water or 200 grams of cooked shredded chicken breast

• 1/2 zucchini finely grated with liquid squeezed out

• 1/2 cup baby spinach finely chopped

• 1/8-1/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp mixed herbs

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional


Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken breast, grated zucchini and baby spinach. Mix until well combined. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, mixed herbs, red pepper flakes and shredded parmesan cheese and mix until fully incorporated.

2. In a small bowl, whisk the egg until frothy. Add the egg to the chicken mixture and mix in the batter.

3. Coat a frying pan with oil and heat on medium until hot. Form the batter into five to six palm sized patties and 2 patties at a time, cook in the frying pan.

4. Fry each patty for approximately 2-3 minutes, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden on the exterior.

5. Serve with sriracha, hot sauce and a side of potatoes.


Notes
These patties are fantastic hot or cold- and can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to two months

Link: https://thebigmansworld.com/easy-chicken-parmesan-patties/

Release Blitz: James, Earl of Crofton by Rebecca Cohen

James, Earl of Crofton by Rebecca CohenCover Artist: Garrett Leigh, Black Jazz DesignRelease Date: April 10, 2020Length: Novel / ~86,000 wordsPairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Historical RomanceAdd to GoodreadsAvailable on AMAZON in KU and KDP





James Redbourn, Viscount of Crofton, enjoys all the pleasures King Charles II’s Restoration court affords him. His encounter with the enigmatic Chivalrous Highwayman in Epping Forest, sets the court aflame. Tales of the charming rogue treating his latest victim with his usual gentle hand has ladies’ fans quivering with every whisper.

While the Chivalrous Highwayman is a delicious fantasy, it is the intriguing Adam Dowson, the son of one of the greatest Cavalier generals, who is firing James’s daytime desires. Their friendship might be growing stronger, but Adam seems to be one of the few men who is impervious to James’s charms, no matter how hard James tries.

When James’s father become deathly ill, James races home. He is ill-prepared to become the 4th Earl of Crofton, and his father’s vague but dire warnings on his deathbed only make matters worse. Now the earl, James must discover what is happening at Crofton Hall that had troubled his father so deeply.

James turns to Adam for help. Despite Adam’s own secrets, James trusts him. James hopes he’s not making a mistake, risking his family estate, and his already bruised heart. Together, they need to work to clear out the rotten core at Crofton Hall, and along the way secure a happy future for them both.



A sneaky snippet of what’s in store…
“I hear the Viscount of Crofton has a fondness for pretty things.” The highwayman came to stand in front of him, much closer than James was expecting. He could smell the heady mix of expensive scent, mingling with horse and leather. It was intoxicating. No wonder people freely offered themselves to this man.“I am honoured you know who I am.”“Let us just say that I am fond of pretty things.” A deep chuckle accompanied the hand that made quick work of opening his jacket. “But today I am particularly interested in your love of little watches.”
Meet RebeccaREBECCA COHEN spends her days dreaming of a living in a Tudor manor house, or a Georgian mansion. Alas, the closest she comes to this is through her characters in her historical romance novels. She also dreams of intergalactic adventures and fantasy realms, but because she’s not yet got her space or dimensional travel plans finalised, she lives happily in leafy Hertfordshire, England, with her husband and young son. She can often be found with a pen in one hand and sloe gin with lemon tonic in the other. Blog  Facebook  Twitter

Thursday book recommendation

These are books I’ve read and really enjoyed. Most of what I talk about will probably be paranormal/scifi but not always. Although it’s rare, I do read some contemporary.


This week is:  Surfacing (Wolf Born Book 1) by Claire Cullen

Blurb: A wolf fighting to save the last of his pack. A merman struggling with his true nature. They’re worlds apart, but they can’t survive alone…

Luke wants his life back, but he'll settle for his freedom. His only chance of escape is Red, the fearsome, furious wolf searching for his stolen sister. He’ll say anything to convince Red to take him away from his human captors, drawn toward the man who sees him as little more than a burden. Red is danger and power all wrapped up in one, and Luke can’t tear his eyes away.

Red has done his best to ignore what’s happening out in the world. But all that ends when he comes face to face with Luke and is forced to confront reality—wolves aren’t the only shifters anymore. He frees Luke as a means to an end, but the longer they’re together, the stronger the pull he feels. It can’t be real. There’s no place for a merman in a wolf pack. Yet his instincts tell him Luke is something more, something to be protected.

Just when Luke thinks Red is going to sacrifice him to save his sister, the wolf promises him safety and a second chance at life. With Red by his side, Luke starts to believe freedom is worth fighting for.


Surfacing is the first book of the Wolf Born trilogy. It’s a m/m shifter romance, featuring babies, helicopter rides, and, as always, a happy ending. There are some difficult themes, including fear of drowning/being under water. Surfacing is not suitable for readers under the age of eighteen.

My thoughts: Seriously, you can’t go wrong with a Claire Cullen book. And this one has a merman! And a wolf! Really, what more do I need to say? I liked the take on how Luke came into existence. I haven’t read too many like that. Having written mermen myself, I really liked how she explained how Luke shifted. Red did kinda annoy me at first, but he’s supposed to do that. His character growth was well done. By the end of the book, I was fully on board with him.
Oh, and for y’all who like merbabies… you’re gonna want to read this. I should add this is NOT mpreg, though. Can’t say more than that. ;)

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08632RFB8

Tuesday Teaser - Bound by Love

A few unit seconds later, he removed Jolak’s cup from the

No Sacrifice by Grace R. Duncan

No one gets to live your life but you.


Out now at Amazon and on Kindle Unlimited!

You can find No Sacrifice here.
 

About No Sacrifice:

Patrick has taken his acting talents from high school all the way to a role in a major television show. But as the show progresses, his life of absolute certainties crumbles when he finds himself reacting to the kisses of his male costar. He refuses to accept it, reminding himself he’s happily married to a woman and has a sweet son, Avery. So, straight. Right?

One night he goes to drink his worries away and meets the gorgeous Chance Dillon. After too many drinks, Patrick spills his problems to Chance, who helps him realize he’s probably bisexual, and the new understanding helps him sleep better. It turns out Chance is a sound technician on the same set, and the two become fast friends.

Their friendship grows, Patrick’s marriage ends, and he returns from his family’s home in Hawai’i with Avery who captures Chance’s heart. Patrick and Chance’s romance blossoms, giving both dreams of a life together as a family of three. When Patrick is outed by the press to his unaccepting mother, he pushes Chance away to spare him the mess Patrick's life has become. By the time he realizes his mistake, it may be too late.


About the author:


Grace Duncan grew up with a wild imagination. She told stories from an early age – many of which got her into trouble. Eventually, she learned to channel that imagination into less troublesome areas, including fanfiction, which is what has led her to writing male/male erotica.

As someone who loves to travel and see new places, Grace has lived all over the United States. She has currently set up camp in East Texas with her husband and children - both the human and furry kind.

As one of those rare creatures who loves research, Grace can get lost for hours on the internet, reading up on any number of strange and different topics. She can also be found writing fanfiction, reading fantasy, crime, suspense, romance and other erotica or even dabbling in art.

Website ◊ Facebook ◊ Twitter ◊ Youtube ◊ Goodreads

Finicky Friday - Tuna Melt

Tuna melt

Tuna sandwiches don't seem like dinner, but tuna melts do. Basically, you're making a grilled cheese sandwich with a generous layer of tuna salad. It's just harder to turn over. So butter a piece of bread, put in the skillet, top with a spoonful of tuna salad, then slices of your favorite melting cheese. Put another piece of buttered bread on top. Push down with a spatula and grill till the bottom piece of bread is crusty. Carefully turn it over, cook until the second side is crusty and the cheese is melted. 



My Tuna Salad Recipe
Ingredients
12 oz white flaked tuna in water drained
1 stalk celery finely diced
3 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dijon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Drain the tuna well. Albacore tuna has the freshest flavor, any brand will do as long as it’s packed in water. Put the tuna into a bowl and use a fork to separate the pieces.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

(I like tuna salad sandwiches, but I also like it on wheat bread or wheat crackers. Or, make a tuna melt!)

Thursday book recommendation

These are books I’ve read and really enjoyed. Most of what I talk about will probably be paranormal/scifi but not always. Although it’s rare, I do read some contemporary.

This week is:  His Surrogate Omega: An MPREG Omegaverse Book (Omega Quadrant 1) by Kelex
Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LDYVJG5





Blurb: Omega Gray Tomlinson is positive he’ll remain unmated for the rest of his life. By his mid-thirties, he remains unclaimed and without prospects, and lives confined to the Omega Quadrant, where he’s sure he’ll end up dying alone.
When his older brother, Silver, and Silver’s alpha die in a tragic accident, Gray’s nephews come to live in his little sequestered world. Without an alpha, he knows he has little means to help support the boys. The only choice he can stomach is to offer his services as a surrogate.
The minute Gray meets Jamie, the infertile omega who so desperately wants a child, he senses a bond like none he’s ever felt before. It’s brotherly love at first sight, and Gray decides Jamie is the one, agreeing to carry his and his alpha, Rohan’s, child.
But when circumstances change, Gray is faced with new challenges, a new love interest, and a battle for the very life that grew inside him. And maybe there’s an alpha out there for him after all…
****Want more Gray and Rohan? Check out Unexpected Heat: An Omegaverse Short ASIN: B07S96DLVG
Meet a character who'll play a major role in the Avery's book in Suddenly His Alpha: An Omegaverse Short ASIN: B07TJJPTQ7
And keep an eye out for His Reluctant Omega (Omega Quadrant, 2) coming soon.

Also check out the new OV series based in the same world~Alphas of the Western Provinces~The first novel, One Wild Heat ASIN: B07RSLPH7Y and the second, One Wild Omega ASIN: B07W4WF3RS


My thoughts: Okay, first off: This is a non-shifter, mpreg book. With that out of the way, lol, OMG. Look, I’ve read a lot of Kel’s books, but this one… this one really got to me. I cried. And I’m someone who does that over books, as a rule. The emotions in this… whoo boy, prepare thyself. When this came out, I told Kel I thought it was the best book she’d ever written.
The worldbuilding is out of this world, and really, for me, that’s one of the highest compliments I can give. (See a pattern here LOL? I go for books that focus on worldbuilding!) 

Tuesday Teaser - Bound by Love

Neo jumped up, rushed to the door, and stabbed the wall plate granting permission for entrance. It slid open, and Neo’s breath caught. Low lighting from the hallway illuminated auburn hair threaded through with gray now and soft, big blue eyes bracketed by crow’s feet. “Dad!” Relief flooded Neo. “Oh gods, Dad!”John wrapped his arms around Neo’s waist and hugged him. “My….” John’s voice broke. “My young.”John hugged him as hard as he could, making Neo grunt. He closed his eyes, and they started that stupid burning thing again, and dammit, he was about to lose it there in front of the guards.“Neo?” John rubbed his palms up and down Neo’s back. “I’m sorry. I wanted to be here sooner, but I also wanted to find—”“Your dad’s turning red in the face, my friend. You, ah, might want to loosen your grip a bit.”“Laken!” Neo gasped, opening his eyes. Giving his dad one last hug, he let go and reached for Laken. “How did I miss you standing there?” He demanded, pulling Laken into his embrace.“I honestly have no idea. It’s not like you can’t hear when I’m around.” Laken smirked, the bells chiming sweetly in his hair as Neo lifted Laken off his feet.
“I am so glad to see you. So damn glad.” Neo lowered Laken back to his feet. Neo’s heart yearned for Hamza, but if his mate couldn’t be here, then Laken was the next best thing. He truly was Neo’s best friend.

Pucker Up Monday

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday. It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all.