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My son in the US Coast Guard @USCoastGuard @USCG

Proud Mama Moment!

It is my honor and privilege to announce that my son, James, has been approved for service in the US Coast Guard and will be sworn-in on December 7, 2017. His father and I are invited to attend the ceremony and I know I’ll shed tears of pride that day.

Although his family at home will miss him terribly, we’re proud of his willingness to serve our country and our citizens.

God Bless our Son and God Bless America.

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Filed under: US Coast Guard Tagged: Serving our country, USA military service

LUXURY MODEL WIFE by Adele Downs–Excerpt

LUXURY MODEL WIFE has garnered 5-Star reviews from book bloggers and readers and received the 2017 HOLT Medallion Award of Merit in the Contemporary Romance category.

Have you downloaded your copy or ordered a copy in print? The book in print would make a lovely gift!

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“I’d make some space on your ‘Keeper’ shelf if I were you.” 5 Stars! Cuddles Please Blog

“Adele Downs has given us another amazing story.” 5 Stars! ~Bella’s Blog

“So good I could not put it down.” 5 Stars! ~Girl With Pen

LUXURY MODEL WIFE by Adele Downs

Antiques expert Steve Carlson must face the mistakes of his past to discover a treasure he never imagined: the heart of a vulnerable yet determined widow.

Excerpt:

Steve tilted his head, his bright blue eyes sizing her up. “Sorry, but I gotta’ ask. Do you always talk like that?”

Victoria felt her cheeks warm. “Whatever do you mean?”

“There.” He studied her again with not-so-subtle curiosity. “You sounded like your late husband James just now. Funny, you don’t seem like the snooty type to me. More like a regular girl.”

His comment touched a nerve like hot wires to stripped cable. Victoria bit back a retort while blood rushed through her ears. She closed her eyes against the sound to clear her head. Twenty-eight was hardly a girl, and she was damn tired of defending her right to be a Van Orr.

For five years she’d tried and failed to fit into the privileged world of her older husband—learning couture, keeping her posture as straight as a modeling school graduate, rounding her O’s when she spoke —apparently fooling no one on either side of the social spectrum in the process.

Defeat swept over her and her shoulders sagged beneath five-thousand dollar silk and linen. No matter how hard she tried, she’d forever be exposed as the abandoned kid who’d grown-up in shelters.

Strange though… when she opened her eyes and returned them to Steve Carlson’s handsome face, she sensed his remark was meant as a compliment and not a reminder that she lacked James’s pedigree. It was like he saw her.

Her. Not James’s luxury-model second wife.

Still, his manners were disgusting. Even store-owner-janitors should know how to behave. Snooty type. Who was he to say that to her? She was a potential client for heaven’s sake.

Victoria stood to leave. She was sick and tired of people voicing their opinions about her and her late husband’s disparate lineage. She’d been bullied and belittled since the day she’d become engaged. “You don’t know me well enough to analyze me, Mr. Carlson.” She kept the annoyance out of her reprimand. The rich had taught her that cool disdain wounded more deeply than anger.

Steve grimaced, rubbed his jaw, and then stood to face her, his expression sheepish. He waved her back to her seat. “Please. I’m sorry I offended you. I’m a friend. Really. We’ve gotten off on the wrong foot.”

He ran a hand through his hair and his bicep bulged with the movement. Victoria’s gaze followed the lines and curves of sinew and muscle and took in the military tattoo peeking from the hem of his tee shirt.

She resisted the images that teased her dormant libido, and brought her eyes back to his face. Damn. That didn’t help. Why did this annoying man have to be so good-looking? Her attraction to him only made her feel guilty, like she’d betrayed James’s memory. Widowhood came with a unique set of baggage.

If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, I hope you will today!

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Filed under: Book Lovers Event, Bookstore, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Book, Romance Fiction, romance readers, Romantic Fiction Tagged: 5 Star Reviews for Luxury Model Wife by Adele Downs, a contemporary romance with elements of mystery and suspense, Award-winning novel

Halloween Trick or Tree–t! #Halloween #photography

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Saw this weird, spooky tree and thought of Halloween when I took this picture.

Have a fun day!

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Photo copyright Adele Downs

Visit my website at http://adeledowns.com 

Filed under: Halloween, Halloween Photographs, Historical Sites in Pennsylvania, Original Photography, Photography, Places in Pennsylvania, Seasons of the Year Tagged: original photo of Halloween tree by Adele Downs

Boardwalk Bandstand by Adele Downs #photography

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Photo copyright Adele Downs 2017

Filed under: Beach Life, Beach Photographs, Beach Vacation, Environment, Original Photography, Photography, Places to Visit in the USA, Seasons of the Year Tagged: beachgoing, Delaware boardwalk, rehoboth beach icon

Vampire Kisses and a Halloween Adventure

What’s a vampire kiss?

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Check out my blog page at Kate Hill’s Halloween Adventure featuring my paranormal short story KISSES FROM LILLITH.

 http://kate-hill.com/blog/?p=7176

Adele Downs

Halloween Page Direct Link:

http://kate-hill.com/halloweenpage/adventures-start-here/adele-downs

Filed under: .99 Kindle Book, .99 Novella, .99 short story, Book Lovers Event, Halloween, Kindle Book, Paranormal Romance, Short Story Tagged: #shortread, halloween short story, vampire paranormal romance

LIP SERVICE by Adele Downs-Sexy Contemporary Ghost Story #ghost #paranormal #romance #Halloween

Looking for a fun Halloween read?

My contemporary small town romance novel with paranormal elements LIP SERVICE has received excellent reviews and is available in both ebook and print formats.

Reviewers said:

“Perfection! It was just right in every way possible. The characters were interesting, flawed just enough, yet smart and funny. The plot was unique, entertaining, and clever. The writing was witty, well-paced, and insightful. And the sensual scenes sizzled and snapped. But most of all, I like that they bested a recalcitrant ghost.” 5 Stars! ~Rockin’ and Reviewing

“I loved this book! It had everything you could ask for. I will read this book again and again.” 5 Stars! ~ T.R. Amazon Review

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“Adele Downs weaves together a magical love story.” 5 Stars! ~Girl with Pen

About The Book:

Some ghosts won’t take “yes” for an answer.

Jack Harris has loved Legs Anderson since they were kids. Now that he has her in his bed, he has no intention of letting her go. Aunt Ada has other ideas, even from the grave.

GETTING BETWEEN JACK…

Orphaned at a young age, Legs Anderson owes her Aunt Ada everything. The stoic old lady raised her, and Ada’s warnings about men—and the Harris boys in particular—have stuck, even after her death. Of course, that could be because Ada stuck around, too.

…AND HIS LEGS

Patience is not one of Jack Harris’s virtues, and he’s waited too long to start a life with the woman he’s loved since childhood instead of them just knocking boots. Now Ada is interfering from beyond the grave, haunting the old Victorian house she bequeathed to her niece and reinforcing Legs’s fears of commitment. But Jack won’t give up. No matter what trouble may follow, the house will be renovated, Ada will learn to let go, Legs will put her money where her mouth is…and then Jack’ll put his lips everywhere else.

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Filed under: Contemporary Romance, Halloween, Kindle Book, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romance Fiction, romance readers, Romantic Fiction, Seasons of the Year Tagged: book set in Indiana, contemporary romance with paranormal elements, friends to lovers story, ghost story for any time of year, small town romance, USA

Storm Approach by Adele Downs #photography

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Photo copyright Adele Downs 2017

Filed under: Beach Life, Beach Photographs, Environment, Living At The Beach, Original Photography, Photography, Seasons of the Year Tagged: Delaware Bay, photo over the bay

#HorrorWeek on #Goodreads! Here’s my story…

Spooky! It’s #HorrorWeek on Goodreads! They asked for a two sentence horror story, which was a lot of fun to write. Here’s mine:

https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1195812-can-you-tell-us-a-two-sentence-horror-story

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Looking for a horror story that’s a short read? Try KISSES FROM LILLITH by Adele Downs.

Only .99! Available at most online outlets.

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Buy the Book!

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Kisses-Lillith-Adele-Downs-ebook/dp/B06XWZV69D/

Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/kisses-from-lillith

Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1222150135

Nook, Tolino, Scribd  https://www.books2read.com/u/b5OEak

Filed under: .99 Kindle Book, .99 Novella, .99 short story, Halloween, Kindle Book, Paranormal Romance, Sale on Books, The Harvest Moon Tagged: Goodreads challenge, Tell a horror story in two sentences

Kisses From A Vampire – Halloween Adventure #shortread #paranormal #Halloween

Author Kate Hill is featuring my short story KISSES FROM LILLITH on a fun Halloween Adventure page. Check it out!

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

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Here’s a little about the story:

KISSES FROM LILLITH by Adele Downs

Hunter receives a unique invitation from a relative to attend a Cave Party in a distant Pennsylvania town. Though his relationship with his girlfriend Rosa has been strained and might be heading for a break-up, he invites her to go, hoping for reconciliation. When the young couple arrives for the event, they are greeted by Hunter’s cousin and an odd group of guests who lead them through the chambers of the ancient cave. Once the party begins, Hunter and Rosa realize they’ve made a 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

Buy The Book for .99!

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Kisses-Lillith-Adele-Downs-ebook/dp/B06XWZV69D/

Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/kisses-from-lillith

Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1222150135

Nook, Tolino, Scribd  https://www.books2read.com/u/b5OEak

Filed under: .99 Kindle Book, .99 Novella, .99 short story, Book Lovers Event, Halloween, Kindle Book, Paranormal Romance, Romance Fiction, Romance Novella Tagged: Horror short story from Adele Downs

It’s my birthday and I’m taking the day off

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Today is my birthday, so I’m taking the day off to have lunch with a good friend, see the movie “The Mountain Between Us” with Idris Elba and Kate Winslet (and damn the Rotten Tomatoes 45% rating), and then go out to dinner with my family. A fun day will take the edge off growing older.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Photo copyright Adele Downs 2016-17

Filed under: Birthday Celebration, Original Photography, Photography Tagged: celebrate every day, celebrating