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Final snippet from Christmas Romance- Gingerbread Dreams by Victoria Adams on Book Hooks #MFRWAuthor #Christmasstory

This is the last of the Christmas story snippets I am post for this year. It is from one of my 2 stories that appear in the Exquisite Christmas Anthology.



Blurb – Reese Jacobs, talented baker, and owner of Dessert Haven. Brandon Roberts, the world's top celebrity chef and former lover of Reese, travels the world cooking for embassies, 5 star hotels and A–list clients.A nostalgic nudge sends Brandon home and quirk of fate, places the two together to cook for a charity event. Can a gingerbread cookie fix a broken relationship?


The reporter giggled. "A bit of juicy back history will add some spice to the story." She leaned forward. "Did you really live with the Brandon Roberts? The sexiest celebrity chef on the planet.""Brandon and I dated." Reese placed the teacup on the metal counter then folded her hands on her lap. "But it was a long time ago. Now, can we get back to the charity dinner?"The reporter blinked. "You mean, you don't know?"





When romance writers give love stories to the world, we do more than entertain – we share our hope for something better. These imaginative moments of happy-ever-after warm the soul and ripple outward. The world needs more love, and every bit helps.

We hope you enjoy this collection of heartwarming seasonal tales and delicious recipes by twenty-one Bestselling, Award-winning, and Multi-Published Authors from the international Exquisite Quills community: Victoria Adams, Rose Anderson, E. Ayers, Beverley Bateman, Lily Bishop, Barb Caffrey, Helena Fairfax, J.D. Faver, Jennifer Garcia, Romy Gemmell, Vonnie Hughs, Susan Jaymes, Gemma Juliana, Jean Lamb, Lyndi Lamont, Zanna Mackenzie, Janis Susan May, Dee Ann Palmer, Jane Leopold Quinn, Kaye Spencer, and M. S. Spencer.
Happy Holidays!
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Kristy Centeno's NA Paranormal Fanatsy - Midnight #NA #paranormal #fantasy

MIDNIGHTForgotten Divinity #2by Kristy Centeno
Genre:NA Paranormal Fantasy

A past shrouded in darkness.

A mission that can mean the difference between life and death.

One week to find the answers they need.

With the memories of her historical love for the Soul Broker who was once commissioned to harvest her soul, eradicated from her mind, Daya must embark on a perilous journey through dangerous territory to find those who might shed some light into the mystery that surrounds them. But what she uncovers along the way may prove too daunting for her to come to terms with.

Trapped in a loop she can’t get out of, Daya’s only tool for survival is trusting Mason. But will betrayal be a determining factor when they both have something to gain by giving up on each other?

NOTE: This book is the continuation of the short story featured in the anthology, Blood in the Shadows. Midnight picks up right where Shadows left off




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The demon growls in frustration, shaking the wounded hand as if to clear it of pain. His midnight eyes glance up at me with undisguised menace.

“Hunter,” he manages to growl.

I pay attention to his face, spotting a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth and two sunken eyes with dark circles underneath, and a jaw that juts forward in an abnormal manner as he glares down at me. He’s ominous and pissed off. Not a good combination.

“Get out of here, Dex,” I shout at my informant, not once ungluing my eyes from the figure five feet from me.

“Daya.” The demon’s lips curve up into the most sinister grin I’ve ever seen. “The fallen Angel.” He laughs, but the gesture lacks mirth. “You know what I find ironic?”

I hold off on replying, not really interested in anything he has to say.

“The hunter has become the hunted.” He closes and opens his fist, making his discomfort apparent.

He knows who wants me dead. This has my attention.





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Two dark worlds...One night that will change their lives forever...Where evil lurks, only goodness can prevail.

Acclaimed author Kristy Centeno, and Bestselling author of The Star Child series, Stephanie Keyes, bring you two stories "Shadows" and "The Boy In The Trees" that prove love and light can overcome the pain and shadows. With secrets hidden in the night, and dangerous creatures prowling the woods, trusting the enemy can mean either life or death.


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Kristy Centeno is the author of the Secrets of the Moon saga and Keeper Witches series.

She has always had a passion for books and after years of being an avid reader, she decided to transform her desire to write into a reality and thus, her first novel was born. When she’s not busy taking care of her five children or holding down the fort, she finds time to sit and do what she loves the most: writing.

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Victoria Adams' blog - Victoria's Pages of Romance Closed For Christmas Break. #PeaceOnEarth

My wish for the world.
Peace on Earth.
Let's stop hating.
Let's stop killing.

I was watching you. From Victoria Adams' Christmas Knight #Christmasstory #romance

For the month of December, I am going to post snippets from one of the two Christmas stories of mine in the Exquisite Christmas Anthology.

Christmas Knight is set on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. Tamara meets a handsome stranger with the mysterious initials S.C. (I attached a smidge of last week's post - so you understand what they're talking about.)


An embarrassed flush flowed from her toes to her nose. Tamara turned towards the sea. Unable to contain her curiosity, she snuck a peek over her shoulder. He was returning from the nearest garbage bin, wiping his hands against each other as if to rid himself of something disgusting.Tamara gritted her teeth. "Oh, this just keeps getting worse and worse."He leaned on the railing next to her. His eyes twinkled as a puff of ocean breeze nudged a locket of hair onto his forehead. "What keeps getting worse?"Oh, crap! I said that out loud. She held the handkerchief out to him. "I can't take it. I shouldn't even be seen with you. You're a passenger. I'm entertainment. Ship rules and all that."He waved his hand as if to dismiss an inconsequential thought. "What's upsetting you?""Everything." The word popped out of her mouth.He placed his hand on her elbow. His grip was strong, but his skin was soft. Tingles shot from her elbow throughout her body. Directing her to a bench, he settled himself and patted a spot next to him. "Please. Sit."Tamara opened her mouth to speak. He held up a hand. "Forget the rules. At this moment we're just two people on a cruise ship, in the middle of the Caribbean, sitting on a bench under a star filled sky. Look at that." He waved his hand towards the heavens.Her body trembled. Tears tumbled from her eyes. Tamara plopped on the bench, lifted the handkerchief to her face and blew. "Oh!" She turned. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to use it. I'll...get it cleaned."His mouth broke into a wide grin. His eyes sparkled like the stars above her. Tamara forgot her sadness and revelled in the joy of the moment."Question? Your hair was long and black this evening." He slid his hand over her short, red hair.She shrugged. "Wig."He lowered his gaze. "I was mesmerized by your dancing. The sensual way you moved. I felt it here." He lifted his head and rested his hand on his chest. "It felt like you were dancing just for me."Tamara chuckled. "I almost was. The ship is only about a quarter full." She bit her bottom lip. "I saw you when I was first on stage, getting my bearings. When I dance I can't look at the audience. I pretend it's just dress rehearsal and there's no one watching me."
"I was watching you." He brushed his hand across her cheek.






When romance writers give love stories to the world, we do more than entertain – we share our hope for something better. These imaginative moments of happy-ever-after warm the soul and ripple outward. The world needs more love, and every bit helps.

We hope you enjoy this collection of heartwarming seasonal tales and delicious recipes by twenty-one Bestselling, Award-winning, and Multi-Published Authors from the international Exquisite Quills community: Victoria Adams, Rose Anderson, E. Ayers, Beverley Bateman, Lily Bishop, Barb Caffrey, Helena Fairfax, J.D. Faver, Jennifer Garcia, Romy Gemmell, Vonnie Hughs, Susan Jaymes, Gemma Juliana, Jean Lamb, Lyndi Lamont, Zanna Mackenzie, Janis Susan May, Dee Ann Palmer, Jane Leopold Quinn, Kaye Spencer, and M. S. Spencer.
Happy Holidays!
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What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance24 – Closed for Holidays25 – Closed for Holidays26 – Closed for Holidays27 – author spotlight - Kristy Centeno - Midnight 28 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks 29 - Thursday  Thoughts  - #ThursThoughts30 - Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets31 – Closed for Holidays

How's the Christmas craziness in your life? #Christmas

On this week's Thursday Thought - there really is only one choice for the topic - being this close to Christmas - yup - Christmas.
Is your shopping done?
The wrapping?



Is your tree up?
Is it decorated?
Is the cat hiding in it?

 Are the cookies all baked?
Is the turkey bought?

With all that done - then there is only 1 thing left to do
Have a very Merry Christmas.

Victoria Adams's Christmas romance- Gingerbread Dreams on Book Hooks #MFRWAuthor #Christmasstory

Each Wed from now to Christmas I am posting a snippet from one of my 2 stories that appear in the Exquisite Christmas Anthology.



Reese cringed, remembering the unfinished order for sixteen dozen Christmas cookies. Not a good time to be interviewed. Maybe if she locked the reporter in the freezer… Mentally slapping herself, Reese took a sip of her chocolate tea. A curious emotion crossed the reporter's face. Reese stifled a teenage eye roll. Here it comes...the dreaded question - so, what made you want to become a pastry chef?The reporter shifted on the wooden stool. "So, what was it like dating Brandon Roberts?"





When romance writers give love stories to the world, we do more than entertain – we share our hope for something better. These imaginative moments of happy-ever-after warm the soul and ripple outward. The world needs more love, and every bit helps.

We hope you enjoy this collection of heartwarming seasonal tales and delicious recipes by twenty-one Bestselling, Award-winning, and Multi-Published Authors from the international Exquisite Quills community: Victoria Adams, Rose Anderson, E. Ayers, Beverley Bateman, Lily Bishop, Barb Caffrey, Helena Fairfax, J.D. Faver, Jennifer Garcia, Romy Gemmell, Vonnie Hughs, Susan Jaymes, Gemma Juliana, Jean Lamb, Lyndi Lamont, Zanna Mackenzie, Janis Susan May, Dee Ann Palmer, Jane Leopold Quinn, Kaye Spencer, and M. S. Spencer.
Happy Holidays!
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What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romanc22 – Thursday  Thoughts  - #ThursThoughts23 – Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets24 – Closed for Holidays25 – Closed for Holidays26 – Closed for Holidays27 – author spotlight - Kristy Centeno - Midnight 28 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks 29 - Thursday  Thoughts  - #ThursThoughts30 - Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets31 – Closed for Holidays

Love in Times of War: #NewRelease #HolidayRecipe #LuvNWar

Love in Times of War: #NewRelease #HolidayRecipe #LuvNWar @jacqbiggar  The Christmas season is my favorite time of year. An air of festivity takes hold as stores bring out their holiday decorations and old time favorites play on the television.One of my favorite Christmas recipes came from my grandmother, Waldorf salad. Every year I'd look forward to seeing that fancy glass bowl filled with chopped up apples taking pride of the place on our dining room table. It was Grandma's donation to our holiday dinner.We've kept the tradition going, even though she passed away a few years ago. Now, when I look upon that simple bowl of salad every year, I feel her presence among us and smile.



WALDORF SALAD 6 Spartan or Mac Apples3 Stalks Celery1 cup Chopped Walnuts1 cup Mayo, 2 tbs. sugar, 4 tbs. milk whipped together
Use lemon juice or citric acid to whiten apples.Peel and chop apples and celery into bite-size pieces, sprinkle with lemon juice. Add walnuts. Stir in dressing and refrigerate until use. Enjoy.***   Love in Times of War: boxed set romance bundle by Uvi Poznansky  (Author), Tamara Ferguson  (Author), Jacquie Biggar  (Author), D.G. Torrens  (Author), Angelica Kate (Author), Traci Hall  (Author), Jennifer St. Giles  (Author), Regina Puckett  (Author), Suzanne Jenkins  (Author), S.R. Mallery (Author), Susan Jean Ricci  (Author), PJ Fiala  (Author)
At no other point is passion put to the test as in dire times of war. From the American Civil War to WWII, from Vietnam to the War in Afghanistan to the Persian Gulf, the stories in this boxed set summon the strength of true lovers. Written by bestselling, award-winning, and USA Today authors, the novels and novellas in this collection tell of overcoming loss, injuries, and separation, to celebrate the victory of love.If you like Military Romance, Wounded Warrior Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, or Romantic Suspense, this anthology invites you to triumph over the worst of conditions and find the courage to bring forth the best in us.Buy Link:  Amazon Love In Times of War is up for pre-order at any of these fine venues:[image error]

Spotlight on Rhythmic Emotion by Margaret Lowe #poetry

RHYTHMIC EMOTIONby Margaret Lowe
Genre: Poetry

Poetry full of emotion; dark and romantic. Margaret put her heart and soul into these poems for the enjoyment of others.






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Hello, I’m Margaret Lowe and I’m a writer. I was born in a small town in California and back then I was known as Margaret Williams. Even as a little girl I knew I was to be a writer…well either that or a singer, but there were always people who’d tell me that I’d never make it as one and you know what? I believed them. And that’s how my dream of being a singer died. That’s how my dream of being a writer almost died. But then my personal hero, my dad, inspired me to never give up and to always fight for what I wanted despite what people were saying. He told me I could do anything I wanted if I put my mind to it, and that’s what I did. Of course, being the first time I gave it a real try, it was a real struggle... I knew what I wanted to write, I had ideas, but I didn’t quite know how to write them down…sometimes I still struggle with that. There were also times when I’d lose my inspiration, and the worst was when I needed something to write, just to escape the madness surrounding me, but it felt as if the creativity was gone. But there were also the times when I’d be struck by this idea that’d keep me up at night just to put it on paper before it escaped me and didn’t return. So I made the best of it.

I found the strength to pull myself and my life together and now I’m publishing my first book. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that my muse is here to stay.

I hope you, my readers, are going to see through my eyes the story of my characters and love them like I do.

My books and stories are dedicated to the memory of my father and to my beautiful mother for without your love and support this dream would have never been a reality.

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Robert's day just went from bad to horrible. From Victoria Adams's NA contemporary romance- Dancing in Circles on Weekend Writing Warriors $#8sunday

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From my NA contemporary romance - Dancing in Circles.

Julie's date and his friends have attacked Robert, who was only trying to offer comfort to Julie. Robert fought one of the classmates earlier, with Robert easily winning the fight.



The two men circled each other looking for that first opening. Derek picked up his beer bottle and before Julie shouted a warning, he swung. The glass crashed against Robert's head. He stumbled, shook his head then sank to the ground.Derek chuckled. "Shoresmen always win their fights, yeah right." With a powerful swipe, he kicked the unconscious Robert.Julie stepped forward and knelt beside him."Leave the garbage alone." Stephan pulled her away. 




Dancing in Circles. One born into privilege and a charmed life surrounded by love and family. The other born to a life of violence on the streets as the solemn gang leader of the notorious Shoresmen. A young, idealistic co-ed, Julie, meets a jaded, cold gang member, Robert, and cracks his icy shell, allowing the warmth of her love to awaken his soul.
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That's it for me me until after Christmas. Have a safe and Happy Holidays everybody.





What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance19 – author spotlight -  Highway Café author20 – author spotlight - Jacquie Biggar – Love in Times of War21 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks 22 – Thursday  Thoughts  - #ThursThoughts23 – Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets24 – Closed for Holidays25 – Closed for Holidays26 – Closed for Holidays27 – author spotlight - Kristy Centeno - Midnight 28 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks 29 - Thursday  Thoughts  - #ThursThoughts30 - Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets31 – Closed for Holidays

Cover Reveal for Faith Mortimer's Psychological Thriller - Paradise Prison #thriller

PARADISE PRISON BY FAITH MORTIMERCOVER REVEAL!
Genre: Psychological ThrillerRelease Date: 7th January 2017Series: Dark Minds #4Publisher: Topsails CharterFollowing an almighty row, Gillian stands up to her abusive boyfriend. The consequences are horrendous and far-reaching.Terrified, she flees her home, seeking anonymity abroad while coming to terms with the outcome of her actions.In Portugal, Gillian meets Harry, a yachtsman. Needing crew for his Atlantic Ocean-crossing she applies for the job. Half-way into the journey, after confessing to her crime, Harry offers her refuge on an uninhabited island in the Caribbean which he says he owns.Confused and depressed, Gillian imagines this is the answer to her problems. She needs time to lie low and consider her options; confront the authorities or live in obscurity? Harry is offering the perfect hiding place…or is he? When things start going horribly wrong, she asks herself if she is alone on the island. But maybe the biggest question of all is why she gets the gut feeling Harry wants to keep her there at all costs?What happens when she says … no.PRE-ORDER TODAY!!!AMAZON UKAMAZON US
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Faith is a British author dividing her time between Hampshire, England & Cyprus. Since 2005 she turned her hobby of writing into a career. During childhood, she dreamed of writing novels which readers would love, & spent many hours writing short stories which she read to her sisters. Born in Manchester & educated in Singapore, Malaya & Hampshire, England. Amazon Top #14 author rank for mystery, #27 mystery, thriller & suspense, #55 literature & fiction #5 bestselling author on Nook Books. Faith's books have made the Kindle Top 100 Paid List numerous times.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithMortimer.Author/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithMortimerGoodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2967303.Faith_MortimerGoogle+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/105949740968880690288Website: www.faithmortimerauthor.com


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