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November 23, 2013
Eeeekkkk…It’s Almost Turkey Day!!!
I am SO EXCITED about it almost being Thanksgiving. I seriously think and wait and lust after this day all year long. It’s because my parents make the best damn deep fried turkey I’ve ever had. They taught me how to make it, of course, but it’s always nice when they host this holiday at their house because all I have to do is bring a couple of sides, show up, and stuff my face shamelessly. I LOVE THANKSGIVING! 
Thanksgiving at my dad’s place is pretty quiet. We have a small family, so max, there’s only about 11 to 13 people. It leaves plenty of turkey leftovers. And deep fried turkey isn’t dry, and the left overs warmed up are amazing. I just felt like bragging. It’s my favorite part of the meal!
What about you all? What’s your fav Turkey Day dish?
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November 19, 2013
Another Year Gone…
I swear, the older I get, the faster the years go by. I blinked and suddenly it’s the big three-two. How the hell did that happen, anyway? They say you’re only as old as you feel… Last year, I felt pretty young. This year, I just feel tired, ha!
This last year has been very busy for me; a lot has happened. I’ve published two books, met a lot of amazing people (readers, bloggers, authors) and it’s been a whirl-wind of excitement.
I’ve been writing down my goals for this next year. I think I’m being a bit ambitious, but that’s normal for me. I’m always over-extending myself 
It’s the only way for me to stay on track, as I’m easily distracted. But, one thing that’s on the top of my list is a vacation. A real one. The kind that involves white sandy beaches and Mai Tais. I’ve decided it’s my favorite drink. I had one on my birthday this year while waiting for my Japanese takeout and it was amazing. I’m not big on water sports, so I doubt I’ll be posting any pictures from that future vacation of me in the water. I’ll probably just be tipsy in a lounge chair with a good book
What about you? Any fun goals, or amazing vacations planned for this year?
Smooches ♥ ~
Niecey
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November 13, 2013
A guest post by author Barbara Barrett
I’ve got another guest posting on my blog today, yay! Welcome Barbara Barrett, an awesome author who’s got a great new release out. Check out her guest post below, and then check out her books Thanks for stopping by and showing Barbara some love!
Houston, We’ve Got a Problem
“Houston, we’ve got a problem.” Thank you, “Apollo 13” for that quote. It works well as an opening line for this article. I like to use locations in my writing that have a certain sentimental attachment for me. In this case, Houston is the home of my uncle, two aunts, five cousins and their respective families and my stepsister. They were a great support to my mother when she lived there briefly a few years back. It is also the home of a former critique partner.
I have other fond memories of Houston as well. Years ago, when I was first married and my husband was in Advanced Training with the U.S. Army, we met in Houston when he had a weekend’s leave. At the time, I was a head resident in a women’s dormitory on the Drake University campus. My residents took up a collection to buy my airline ticket. Although I suppose I could have suspected their motives for getting me out of their hair for a few days, instead, I took the high road and very much appreciated their gesture, since I hadn’t seen him in a few months.
Admittedly, we spent a lot of that weekend in our motel room, but we also rented a car and did a little sightseeing as well. I remember driving near the NASA installation and down the Gulf Coast to Galveston. It even snowed while we were there, a bit of an oddity for the area. Their heating systems aren’t necessarily prepared for cold weather. At least our motel’s wasn’t.
Although my new book, Driven to Matrimony, takes place on a small vacation island off the South Carolina coast, the hero and heroine come from different parts of the country. Dina lives in Des Moines, Iowa, having deliberately selected a geographic area far away, physically and lifestyle-wise from her mother’s Hollywood haunts. I wanted Ben to hail from a totally different place than the Southern coast, the West Coast or the Midwest, so it had to be either the Northeast, the Northwest, or the Southwest. Houston got the nod.
Probably a more appropriate quote for Ben, a software developer and owner of a small information technology company, would be, “I’ve got a problem IN Houston.” His business is in trouble, because his competitors want the new product he’s developed, and since he won’t sell it to them, they work behind the scenes to make staying in business difficult. They lure away his only employees, undersell him with his customers and pull strings to subject him to a government audit. All that’s on his mind when he arrives in South Carolina to deal with an even more immediate problem, his twenty-year-old son’s engagement to a fifty-something movie star.
Houston has to take a back seat the next few days, as he and Dina attempt to stall off the impending nuptials of her mother and his son. But getting back home is never far from his mind, until he realizes he’s found his soul mate, his second chance at love, in Dina. Only then does he consider relocating, so the two of them can be together.
Will it be Houston, Des Moines or somewhere else? Check out the book to learn what they decide.
Bio
Barbara Barrett spent her professional career as a human resources analyst for Iowa state government, and that training has stayed with her in her writing of contemporary romance fiction. Now retired, Barbara spends her winters basking in the Florida sunshine and returns to her home state of Iowa in the summer to “stay cool.” Her first two books, The Sleepover Clause, Crimson Romance, and And He Cooks Too, The Wild Rose Press, were published in the past year. A third, Driven to Matrimony, TWRP, is available on Amazon for Kindle and will be released worldwide on January 15, 2014.
Contact Information
Website and blog: http://www.barbarabarrettbooks.com
Email: barbarabarrett747@gmail.com
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/11jvO3Q
Twitter: http://bit.ly/186AfCE
Amazon Author Central page: http://amzn.to/GYGkHr
Buy links
Driven to Matrimony
The Sleepover Clause
And He Cooks Too
Thanks for guesting, Barbara! So excited to check out the new release!
Smooches, Niecey
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November 12, 2013
A Man to Sigh Over… Return to Audubon Springs by RoseAnn DeFranco
Why You will Love Rafe from Return to Audubon Springs
Thank you, Niecey for inviting me to post on your blog during your Birth Week! I hope taking a look at all the yummy attributes of my hero Rafe from Return to Audubon Springs will add a fun element to your Birthday celebration!
Rafe Iuliano is a larger than life hero. His physicality and humor contribute to many funny and heartwarming moments. Here are just a few reasons why you will come to love him.
Rafe is Athletic – He runs the beach or boardwalk every morning, weather permitting, and has the body to prove it. This is considered a public service to many residents of Audubon Springs.
Rafe is good with his hands – He designs and builds hand crafted furniture, bringing the natural beauty of the wood to life. He’s comfortable using his hands in other ways to which Emma can attest. Who doesn’t love a man who knows how to use his tools?
Rafe is FUNNY – What woman can resist a man who is witty with his words and actions? Laughter in a relationship is key and Rafe’s humor keeps Emma on her toes.
Rafe is Fiercely Protective – Emma would say he’s OVER protective, but when caught in a storm, he knows just what she requires and why in the way of coming to her rescue.
Rafe is a Mama’s Boy – Just like his two older brothers, he would do anything for his mother, but he’s the kind of mama’s boy who was taught the proper way to treat a woman. Good job, mom!
Rafe Loves Literature – When he learns of Emma’s secret life as a children’s book Author, he supports her literary pursuits and becomes committed to ensuring a happy ending for the characters in her story.
Rafe Never Backs Down from a Fight – He is a man of action and has no problem getting to the heart of the matter, even if it means a sexy food fight with Emma to drive home a point.
What are some of your favorite qualities in a hero?
About Return to Audubon Springs
Excerpt
“It’s good to see you too, Emma.” Rafe smiled. A flash of dimples tugged on her memory and heart. “Is falling into men’s flower beds a habit or should I feel special?”
“As it happens, I don’t see this as your flower bed, but rather my own.” Covered in dirt, Emma feasted her eyes on Rafe. She didn’t try to stand. Instead she pushed her hands further into the sticky mulch, needing something to hold on to, momentarily thankful to be on solid ground. She licked her lips. He looked good.
“Finally here to claim what’s yours?”
“Are you going to help me up or not?”
Rafe took a deep breath, and reached out a hand. When they touched, the same powerful jolt of electricity that used to exist between them ran up her arm and straight to her heart. He pulled harder than necessary and Emma slammed into his chest. She took a quick step back, needing space, and almost landed in the garden again. Rafe held on and steadied her.
“Whoa, easy. I don’t think the shrubs can take anymore.”
Her stomach twitched at the sound of his voice, so close it resonated in her ear and vibrated down her spine. His scent, masculine and fresh from-a-shower-clean, mesmerized her. He surrounded her even though he only stood in front of her, balancing her.
“Let go of me,” she whispered.
He complied by raising his hands, palms out, in the air as if they’d been burned. His heat lingered on her skin, and she ached with the loss of his touch. Emma went to work brushing the gritty mulch from her shaking hands.
“You always were a bit clumsy, huh, Ems?”
She snapped her head up, and her eyes landed on his playful grin.
About the Author: RoseAnn DeFranco
Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
Thank you for guesting today, RoseAnn
Smooches, Niecey
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November 8, 2013
Alert!!! Melinda A. Di Lorenzo has hijacked my blog!!!
Niecey: Okay, so I kind of let her hijack my blog. So, it probably doesn’t count as a hijacking… Anyway, I’m on a bit of a hiatus. You know, finishing Book 2 in my new NA Romantic Comedy series called What’s Love??? I’m grateful Melinda has offered to guest post and keep this wall active
Welcome, Melinda!
Melinda…
On Writing Romantic Suspense
When I was little girl, I used to love to curl up and watch Murder She Wrote. If you’re thinking to yourself that I must’ve been an old lady trapped inside a little girl’s body…Well, you’d be partly right. This program, with all its twists and turns, and its clever, writer-turned-sleuth heroine, was one of my Grammy’s favourites. That made it a-okay in my mind. It was a past time we could share, and that made it as enjoyable then as it is memorable now.
My love of a good mystery continued over the years, and evolved. I read Trixie Belden as a pre-tween. I loved that each story had a new case to solve, and how the richness of the characters’ family lives crossed over from book to book. As an adult, some of my favourite comfort-authors (yes, I’m likening them to soothing things like hot chocolate and all dressed chips) include Heather Graham, Sandra Brown, and Karen Rose. I love a story I can sink my teeth into, as well as one where I can’t QUITE see the end coming.
And here’s the other important thing to know about me. I’m a sucker for a love story.
My all time favourite book is Pride and Prejudice. My all time favourite movie is the 6-hour A&E adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Fitzwilliam Darcy makes my heart beat fast. Declarations of love make me swoon. Sigh. The Notebook. Sigh. Twilight. (Don’t judge me.) To quote Hunter Hayes, when it comes to love, “I don’t want good and I don’t want good enough. I want can’t sleep, can’t breathe without you kinda love.” Again, sigh.
So. Putting those two things together between the pages of a book is a foregone conclusion. My new novel, Tattoos and Tangles, does just that. Nail biting moments drive Cass and John to realize that life is too short to wait around. When love strikes, it needs to be seized, because you never know if the next moment will be your last.
Join me on FACEBOOK, on Goodreads, and on Twitter to follow my writing journey.
And you can find (all) my books on Amazon.
Niecey: Thanks again, Melinda, for being a doll and guesting today! To my wall peepers, check out Melinda’s new release, Tattoos & Tangles! I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but I hear it’s fab!
Smooches, Niecey
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November 1, 2013
A pretty little face lift…Another Shot At Love, a New Adult Romantic Comedy
The masses have spoken… Readers / bloggers / reviewers were hoping for a more realistic cover for Another Shot At Love…
Who am I to disappoint??? So, after some amazing work by Christina Leigh Designs, here she is!
What do you think???
I just adore it and I hope you all do, as well.
Another Shot At Love is the first in my new romantic comedy series called What’s Love???
“Funny, sassy, sexy and brilliant book…Absolute Must Read!!!”
~Amy from Schmexy Girls Book Blog
“Crazy sisters, best friends, a slimy ex, and a gorgeously sexy sweet man. Who wouldn’t want Another Shot at Love?”
~~ Stacy Nickelson, It Started With A Book Blog
Smooches from muah!
Niecey Roy, Sexy Smooches & Happily-Ever-Afters
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October 30, 2013
Fender Bender Blues eBook is on sale for 99 cents!!!
~~ Blurb ~~
Rachel Bennett loved her job until the day she finds herself doubting her choices. Now she’s hunting for a new career, but starting over isn’t easy. Her plan is simple –no distractions until she finds her dream job. She didn’t plan on fate throwing her a curveball in the form of a fender bender with a sexy guy in an expensive suit.
Craig Larsen is a wealthy, successful business owner with a plan of his own: survive his current PR nightmare and stay away from his overly determined ex-girlfriend. His need for control and personal success is turned upside down when he meets Rach, a sassy redhead who can’t drive.
Soon they find themselves battling with Rach’s grumpy old neighbor, toilet-papering the trees of a high-school nemesis, and fighting over the last slice of pizza. Can two very different people plus one fender bender equal a chance at forever?
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~~Just released ~~
~~ Blurb ~~
Imogen Gorecki has a problem–her twin sister just got engaged, and guess who’s the best man? That’s right, her scum-of-an-ex-boyfriend whom she caught cheating with a bottle-blonde, with fake breasts and a stripper’s flexibility. There’s a disturbing possibility her eyes will never recover.
Gen needs a date for the engagement party, but finding Mr. Perfect in a time crunch is proving impossible. Just when she’s about to give up, she face-plants into the crotch of the sexiest guy she’s ever met.
Matt Sesnick is everything Gen wants in a man –except he’s not interested in a relationship. Can she convince Matt to take another shot at love, or will Gen’s pregnant, hormonal older sister, her bridezilla twin, and all of her past Mr. Wrongs get in the way of their happily-ever-after?
Thanks for stopping by
Smooches, Niecey
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October 29, 2013
Paranormal awesomeness just for you… The Reborn by Casse NaRome, YA Paranormal
In honor of The Remade’s release in a just a couple of days, I decided to post about The Reborn!
This is a paranormal epic love story, about a love that spans 100 lifetimes. I know, whoa, right?
I received an ARC of The Remade, so I’ll be finishing it soon. Love the story. It’s a great plot. Get yourself a copy of The Reborn before you snag a copy of The Remade
Book Info-
Title-The Reborn: The Book of Dain
By Casse NaRome
Genre -YA Paranormal Romance
Publication Date- 3/21/13
Published By- Bayou Brew Publishing
Blurb-
Dain has lived a total of ninety-nine different lifetimes and in every single one, he has loved the same girl.
Their past is marred by ill-fated romance and almost encounters.
Evil forces have conspired to keep the two of them a part and it seems to have succeeded …
Tara is gone, and in her place stands Bonnie, the complete opposite of Tara.
Is Dain’s shot at love over or has he lived all these lives because he has loved the wrong girl all along?
A hundred chances at love…and it comes down to only one
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17610812-the-reborn-the-book-of-dain
Amazon Kindle- http://www.amazon.com/Reborn-ebook/dp/B00BV79FL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369527276&sr=8-1&keywords=Casse+NaRome
Barnes & Noble Nook- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reborn-casse-narome/1114846504?ean=2940016212906
Smashwords- http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/296225
The Reborn Deleted Scenes-FREE -
Smashwords- https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/54329 -The Life That Ends: The Reborn deleted scene
& The Lord of Requited Love-The Reborn Deleted Scene- Smashwords- https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/54316
Author Bio-
Casse Narome is the alter-ego of a self-proclaimed awesome weirdo who spent her childhood reading and daydreaming. As an adult that is also how she spends her time only now she writes her daydreams down for everyone to read. Casse is never serious, has been accused of wishing her life was a sitcom, laugh track and all, has a bad habit of talking out loud to herself and she is fine with being a little insane. She spends way too much time online, too much money buying books and laughing at her own jokes. You will find her on Twitter being very random and spewing her opinions. When you see her online, tell her to get back to her writing! Or just engage her in a hilarious random conversation. She blogs book reviews and the adventures of being a writer at
www.CatholicKittie.blogspot.com & www.CasseNarome.blogspot.com She is an avid tweeter www.twitter.com/catholickittie She is also on Facebook www.facebook.com/CasseNarome
Links-
Publisher- http://www.bayoubrewpublishing.com
Amazon Author Page- http://www.amazon.com/Casse-NaRome/e/B00C0K7T4S/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
Facebook- www.facebook.com/CasseNarome
Twitter- http://www.twitter.com/catholickittie
Blog- www.CasseNarome.blogspot.com & http://www.catholickittie.blogspot.com/
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6995499.Casse_NaRome
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October 28, 2013
Happy New Release!!! Melinda Di Lorenzo’s Tattoos and Tangles
HEAD ON OVER TO MY FB PAGE TO CELEBRATE!
CLICK HERE >>>>>>>>> ENTER TO WIN!
Tattoos and Tangles, a nail-biting romantic suspense novel, releases on Kindle today.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G8HXI7Q/ref=r_soa_w_d
I’m really excited about it, and I want to share my excitement, so I’m giving away some swag! (Because what’s better than spreading the love?) I’ve got a limited number of signed postcards, featuring the stunning Tattoos and Tangles cover. I’ve got 3 Kindle copies of the book. And I’ve got a virtual amazon gift card valued at $10. To win, simply click the link above and interact with the RELEASE DAY POST! (Share, like, comment…) I can’t wait for everyone to read it!
Add Tattoos and Tangles to your Goodreads TBR!
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October 22, 2013
Teaser Fun ~~ Tattoos and Tangles by Melinda A. Di Lorenzo
An author friend of mine has a new release coming up, and I thought it would be fun to share a little teaser Enjoy!
TATTOOS AND TANGLES, TINY TEASER!
coming to kindle, october 28th, 2013
BE SURE TO ADD TATTOOS AND TANGLES TO YOU T0-BE-READ LIST!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
FIND MELINDA DI LORENZO AT:
@melindawrites
https://www.facebook.com/MelindaDiLor...
What the reviewers are saying:
Tattoos and Tangles manages to be original in a genre that rarely is…
- Shelley B.
The author did an excellent job of drawing me into the story, showing the darker side of the club and bar scene, making me care about the main characters, and holding me spellbound.
- Robena G.
Tattoos and Tangles had me leaving my dishes and laundry for hours of endless nail biting moments and wide eyes…
- Margarita R.
With each page, I needed to know what happened next, and every twist and turn was unexpected.
- Sharon R.
Niecey here: Thanks for stopping in today
I love letting people hijack my blog every now and then to share something fun, and Melinda’s new book definitely sounds fun
Smooches!!!
XOXO, Niecey
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