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Romance Author Love-In Contest! 35 Author Giveaways! @tinadonahue @Adele_Downs #Contest

I’m joining my author pal Tina Donahue and dozens of other romance authors for a Rafflecopter giveaway of 35 prizes for our readers!
The contest ends February 26, 2018.

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Enter for a chance to win prizes from all the participating authors! To be automatically entered to win a signed copy of your choice of my romance novels Luxury Model Wife or Lip Service with swag, follow the directions on the Rafflecopter and sign up for my newsletter. Easy!

Enter Here:  https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ec8aae6726/

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GRAND OPENING! New Website! AdeleDowns.com

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Celebrating the GRAND OPENING of my redesigned author website!

Visit Adele Downs at http://adeledowns.com and check it out.

Sign up for my newsletter and be automatically entered to WIN a gift card from your choice of Amazon, Starbucks, or Dunkin’ Donuts. Newsletter includes exclusive excerpts, advance new release info, contests, giveaways and more.

I hope you enjoy viewing my new site. Comments and suggestions welcome.

New Website Coming Soon!

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I’m building a new website for my books and will post the link and the invitation to visit when it’s ready to go. Hopefully, I’ll still have hair and nails left by the time it’s done. Whew!

Best–Adele

Romance Authors List Their Favorite Reads of 2017 #booklover #Best of 2017 #romance

Happy New Year 2018!

Romance author Nicole R. Locker asked best-selling and award-winning authors of Romance Writers of America to share their single favorite book of 2017. If you’re looking for a great read, here’s the list of our recommendations. My choice is #11.

https://nicolerlocker.com/2017/12/31/15-favorite-reads-of-2017-straight-from-romance-authors/

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LUXURY MODEL WIFE by Adele Downs

A 2017 HOLT Medallion Award of Merit Recipient

Filed under: Award Winning, Book Lovers Event, Contemporary Romance, Craft of Writing, Kindle Book, Romance Fiction, romance readers, Romance Writers of America, Romantic Fiction Tagged: Favorite Romance Novels of 2017, Luxury Model Wife by Adele Downs, Romance Authors Choose Their Favorite Books of 2017

It’s Freezing Cold, Dark, and Gloomy #HappyNewYear2018 #NewYear

It’s dangerously cold here on the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast, and even the beach looks dark and gloomy this holiday weekend. Polar Bear Plunge fundraising swims have been cancelled in several beach communities due to concerns about public safety, and a news story reported that sharks are freezing in the frigid waters. I’m blowing the dust off my treadmill to exercise inside, since it’s waaaay too cold to take a walk on the boardwalk or around the park.

I’ll spend New Year’s Eve with Netflix, a cozy fire in the fireplace, and a glass of wine. Have I mentioned that I hate winter?

Stay warm, everyone! Happy New Year! Wishing you the best in 2018.

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Photo copyright Adele Downs, 2017.

Filed under: Beach Life, Beach Photographs, Environment, Holidays, Living At The Beach, Original Photography, Photography, Seasons of the Year, Travel, Winter Tagged: author Adele Downs, beach in winter, beach photographs

Santa’s House on The Boardwalk – #Christmas #ChristmasSpirit

I took these pictures of Santa’s House on the Rehoboth, Delaware boardwalk, where children visit Santa every weekend from Thanksgiving ’til Christmas. My three-year old grandson is just beginning to grasp the concept of Santa Claus, especially the part about him bringing toys to good children, and his excitement has filled me with Christmas spirit. There’s nothing like having a small child around to better appreciate the holidays.

Merry Christmas!

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Filed under: Beach Life, Beach Photographs, Christmas, Family, Grandmothers, Holiday Fun, Living At The Beach, Original Photography, Photography, Places to Visit in the USA, Seasons of the Year Tagged: Delaware boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, Visit Santa's House at the beach

A Sweet Christmas Read! #shortreads #Reading #amreading

SANTA TO THE RESCUE by Adele Downs

A Bliss romance novella from Entangled Publishing

Only .99!

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Summary:

Firefighter Jamey Tucker knows three things in life to be true: An honorable man doesn’t go back on his word, never hurts a woman, and lasting love isn’t a myth. But with his recent move to a new job at the Appleton Fire station, the long hours don’t offer hope of finding the love he’s looking for.

When Jamey meets beautiful pediatric nurse Heather Longhurst after hearing her sing Santa Baby in a supermarket aisle, he offers her a promise he discovers he can’t keep. Heather has been betrayed by men in the past, making it hard for Jamey to gain her trust. Determined to find a way to win her heart, Jamey uses firefighter engine-uity and Heather’s favorite song to prove he’s got Christmas spirit she can believe in all year.

Excerpt:

Christmas music played over the supermarket loudspeakers, punctuated by the occasional commercial interruption or cleanup request. A tune he remembered his parents singing to him as a child filled the air and Jamey hummed along. Though the song reminded him of home, the lyrics brought unexpected comfort instead of homesickness. It was as if his family had sent him a message to chase away his loneliness.

Though he wouldn’t spend the holidays with his parents or sisters for the first time in his life, the importance of his duty to his new job, and the need to make personal connections in this great new town, bolstered his resolve to make the most of the solitary holiday ahead.

Jamey turned down the bread lane and tossed loaves into the cart as another Christmas song played. It sounded kinda’ girly and sexy and he recognized Taylor Swift’s voice singing Santa Baby in Country music style. His favorite.

When he looked up, a woman further down the aisle grabbed his attention while she sang along. She bent her knees, did a little dip, and then wiggled her butt, which even beneath blue scrubs and a short winter jacket looked incredible.

Jamey halted dead in his tracks, hoping the gorgeous blonde wouldn’t see him and become embarrassed. Or stop.

She sang out, her voice smoky and hot. The subtle rasp in her vocals sent pangs low in his belly that ricocheted to his solar plexus and cranked up his heartbeat.

Her ponytail swung with her next dip and shimmy and Jamey’s mouth went dry. The woman continued on her way, oblivious to him behind her. After another sway of her ponytail, she turned the corner and disappeared out of sight.

Jamey swallowed. Holy crap. He wanted to follow her, but that would be weird. Plus, if she figured out he’d done that, she’d take him for a freak. Definitely not a good way to make a first impression.

Grudgingly, he headed toward the peanut butter, jams and jellies section, remembering the guys waiting for breakfast. On his way, he glanced down each aisle, hoping to see the woman again, but having no luck. He finished shopping and headed to the checkout line.

A flash of blue cloth in the Express lane kicked up his pulse rate. Jamey headed toward the Fifteen Items or Less sign and did a fast count of the packages inside his cart. One, two, three, four, five… He’d probably be okay.

He picked up his pace to the checkout lane before someone else rolled in behind the beautiful woman with the blonde ponytail, sexy voice and adorable bottom waiting her turn there.

Buy The Book!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Santa-Rescue-Entangled-Flirts-Adele-ebook/dp/B00G1IM260/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/santa-to-the-rescue/id730171917?mt=11

Also available wherever ebooks are sold.

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Filed under: .99 Kindle Book, .99 Novella, Amazon Top 100 Best-Seller, Award Winning, Christmas Book, Christmas Novella, Contemporary Romance, Firefighters, Kindle Book, Romance Fiction, Romance Novella, Seasons of the Year Tagged: #shortread, .99 Christmas Story, 99 cents, firefighter hero, firefighter novellas, sweet and clean read

Free Crock Pot Candy Recipe for the Holidays!

If you’re like me, you have zero time to spare, and the holidays challenge the laws of physics to create more.

My super easy, almost-no-time crock pot recipe for holiday candy will impress your guests and is suitable for gift-giving. The recipe is included in the current issue of my newsletter, and I’d be glad to send you a free copy.  Sign up here: http://www.adeledowns.com/newsletter.html

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A Free App for Book Lovers! @radish_fiction

Radish Fiction is Here!

A new reading platform called Radish Fiction offers an easier way than ever to read books on the go. Readers in North America are discovering what the Eastern World has enjoyed for years—the ease of reading serialized fiction on their phones in small bites, called episodes, and choosing from a large selection of books in their favorite genres. On Radish, the first three chapters of the books you choose are always free, and subsequent chapters are unlocked with virtual coins, the way we pay for the music or games we download. There are also free full stories available if you want to experiment with the app before making a purchase.

I have made my paranormal romance short story KISSES FROM LILLITH available exclusively to Radish readers. More of my books will become Radish exclusives, though most will be distributed wide on Radish, Amazon, B&N, Apple, Kobo, Scribd, and with library distributors like Overdrive. I hope to offer readers across the world more access to my books and hope you’ll give my stories a try.

Happy reading!

https://writers.radishfiction.com/stories/r1dxicGX90W

KISSES FROM LILLITH by Adele Downs

A Radish Exclusive

“Adele Downs has presented something fresh and new.” 5 Stars! ~Readers’ Favorite

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KISSES FROM LILLITH 

Hunter receives an intriguing invitation from a relative to attend a Cave Party in a distant Pennsylvania town. Though his relationship with his girlfriend Rosa might be heading for a break-up, he invites her to go, hoping for a night of fun and reconciliation. When the couple arrives for the birthday party, they are greeted by Hunter’s cousin and an odd group of guests who lead them into the ancient cave. Once the festivities begin, Hunter and Rosa realize they’ve made a dangerous mistake, but it’s too late. Their fragile bond is tested to its limits when the powers of love and trust become their only weapons against dark forces gathering strength inside the cavern.

“Wow! For a short story, this was a long, thrilling ride.” 5 Stars! ~Will Work For Books

“Kisses From Lillith…has everything you want in a paranormal romance. I found myself on the edge of my seat. Adele Downs…has a way of bringing a story to life…she always leaves you wanting more.” 5 Stars! ~Girl With Pen

Filed under: Book Lovers Event, Paranormal Romance, Romance Fiction, Romance Novella, Romantic Fiction, Sale on Books, Short Story Tagged: Download the free Radish app, Read books on your phone or tablet

A Thanksgiving Filled with Peace #Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingweek

Sending warmest wishes to my friends, family, and readers for a Thanksgiving filled with peace and the promise of happy memories.

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Photo copyright Adele Downs.

Filed under: Family, Family and Home, Holiday Fun, Thanksgiving Tagged: American Thanksgiving