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March 9, 2015
Medieval Monday ~ The Highlander’s Tempestuous Bride by Cathy MacRae
I’m thrilled to have the fabulous, Cathy MacRae here on Medieval Monday. I’m featuring her latest release, The Highlander’s Tempestuous Bride–a beautiful Scottish medieval romance.
What happens when the sixteen-year-old daughter of the laird, destined to dutifully marry to benefit the clan, falls in love with the wrong lad? In Medieval times, punishments ranged from forced marriage to the man chosen by the laird, to imprisonment, life in a nunnery, or even death.
Gilda does not set out to defy...
March 8, 2015
Quote for the Week of March 8, 2015
Killarney, Ireland
“Always remember to forget the things that made you sad. But never forget to remember the things that made you glad.
Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue. But don’t forget to remember those that have stuck by you.”
–Irish proverb
March 6, 2015
Friday Feast ~ Guinness, Onion, and Cheddar Soup
I’m celebrating all things Irish this month! What better way to start off this month than with this hearty soup. Of course, it has some of my favorite ingredients: cheddar, onions, garlic, and the most important of all…Guinness!
I only use the best Irish cheddar, too. Serve with warm sourdough bread and you’ve got the perfect meal. Slainte!
GUINNESS, ONION, AND CHEDDAR SOUP
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large yellow or red onions (your choice), quartered and sliced
2-3 garlic clove...
March 3, 2015
March Newsletter is Here!
My March newsletter is up on my website. Click here to find out what’s happening in my world.
As you can see by the invitation, The Romance Reviews are celebrating their 4th anniversary with a party! There are more than 350 authors and publishers participating in this month long event, including me–which means more than 350 prizes up for grabs during the entire month!
In order to play the games, you need to register and be logged in at TRR (The Romance Reviews) site. Registration is free and ea...
March 2, 2015
Medieval Monday ~ Beleaguered by Jenna Jaxon
Please welcome the lovely Jenna Jaxon to Medieval Monday. I’m featuring the third book, Beleaguered, which is book 3 in the Time Enough to Love Series.
BLURB:
When death holds sway in the world, can even the greatest love survive?
Finally in France, Alyse and Thomas return to their roles as courtiers to Princess Joanna. Their passion for one another continues to smolder hot and deep—until one fateful encounter changes everything.
During a formal banquet, Alyse must share an intimate dance with G...
February 27, 2015
Friday Feast ~ Three Bean Salad with Gouda
Today I’m celebrating my daughter, Noelle’s 40th birthday! She came into my world at a very young age, and we both had to learn and grow together. I consider myself blessed to have this amazing, beautiful, and giving woman in my life.
As you can see in this picture, she is a huge lover of animals, especially dogs. She was dressed up for a Christmas party, but off came the heals to greet the dog. I keep telling her she needs to work with animals, so perhaps in her new chapter/decade in life, sh...
February 23, 2015
Medieval Monday ~ The Devil Take You by H.K. Carlton
Please welcome the talented H.K. Carlton to Medieval Monday. Let’s take a glimpse into her Scottish medieval, The Devil Take You. It takes place during the time of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, so I’m definitely looking forward to reading this book.
Blurb:
I believe your stay in purgatory has only just begun
…
Scotland – 1307 – During the Scottish Wars of Independence
Gard Marschand will stop at nothing in his pursuit to regain what is lost. Concealing his true identity, he will associate...
February 22, 2015
Quote for the Week of February 22, 2015
The Long Room, Trinity College – Dublin, Ireland
“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”
–Francois De La Rochefoucauld
February 20, 2015
Friday Feast ~ Cheddar Dill Scones
London, England
I know most of us are longing for warmer temperatures and the first signs of budding growth on trees, so I pray it will happen soon for my friends on the east coast.
I didn’t seem to mind the rain when I was eating my croissant next to St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. It could have been snowing and I still would have managed a smile for the camera.
When I was trying to decide what recipe to post, I thought of my dad. He loved my scones, especially my Cheddar Dill Scones. I would m...
February 18, 2015
Spotlight Interview ~ J. A. Snow
Please welcome the lovely J. A. Snow today. I am featuring her fabulous historical series, An American Family, which is based on her own family ancestors who came across with the Pilgrims and settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
First, here’s my interview with this talented author.
Describe a typical writing day.
A typical writing day for me depends totally on whether it is a weekday or weekend!I write novels because I love to write but unfortunately book sales, even when they aregood, hardly pay...
