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March 27, 2016
Quote for the Week of March 27, 2016
“And Springarose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breastrose from the dreams of its wintry rest.”
—Percy Bysshe Shelley
March 23, 2016
Spotlight New Release: When Love Conquers Time
I’m delighted to share a new boxed collection by these best-selling authors! When Love Conquers Time by Ria Cantrell, Dawn Marie Hamilton, Nancy Lee Badger, and Paul Crust.
Four authors have banded together to create a boxed set released on March 2nd. The collection, When Love Conquers Time, contains over 1,000 pages of time travel romances set from the 14th century to the late 20th century. Kilted Highlanders, shape-shifters, vampires, pirates, dragons, soldiers, and more will give readers...
March 21, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ Betrayal: The Druid Knight Tales by Ruth A. Casie
Welcome to Medieval Monday! So delightedto have the lovely Ruth A. Casie here today. She’s sharing a betrayal excerpt from The Druid Knight Tales. In addition, this book is free, my friends. Enjoy!
Excerpt:He stood by the stone altar. The mist thickened in deep pools and drifted to the bottom of the great sarsen stones. Churning like a phantom stew, fingers of mist crept up the stones, leaving a shimmering outline in its wake. The silhouette thickened, revealing the hooded forms of the Ances...
March 20, 2016
Quote for the Week of March 20, 2016
Kenney’s Bookstore, Galway, Ireland. Photo by John Morgan
“There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.”
–William Butler Yeats
March 18, 2016
Mary’s Tavern Recipes ~ Irish Rarebit
Blarney Castle Ireland. Photo by John Morgan
I’ve been celebrating the Irish all month long, and today I’m bringing back one of my favorites: Irish Rarebit! It’s delicious anytime of the year. I love to serve this with a side salad or a bowl of stew.
Visiting Blarney Castle was magical. It was late spring, warm, and flowers everywhere. I will be sharing more about my adventures to Ireland next week on my Monthly Blog Tours.
I’m including one of my favorite songs from Enya, too. Her songs tran...
March 17, 2016
Spotlight Guest Author ~ Tena Stetler
Please welcome back the lovely (and fellow Wild Rose Press author) Tena Stetler! She’s sharing some fabulous news and a new cover for her upcoming release, A Witch’s Journey.
Hello, Tena! 
Top of the Morning to You, Mary and Everyone! What a wonderful spring morning. I’ve brought Raspberry Iced Tea and some Frosted Lemon Cookies for everyone’s enjoyment.
I’m so excited to tell you about my 99 cent sale of A Demon’s Witch which has just hit the Allromance.com Bestseller List! I’m still doing...
March 14, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ Betrayal: The Highlander’s French Bride by Cathy MacRae
Welcome to Medieval Monday. We continue with our theme of betrayal, and I’m delighted to have the lovely Cathy MacRae here today. She’s sharing an intense excerpt from The Highlander’s French Bride. Enjoy!
Excerpt:Melisende’s arms fell to her sides. “Why would you go back to such a life?”
“To the parties,” Lucienne answered, “and the gowns of fabrics so fantastic they make you cry from the sheer pleasure of them. Laces so delicate they can scarcely withstand the needle. Embroidery so fine it...
March 13, 2016
Quote for the Week of March 13, 2016
Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry, Ireland
“May you have warm words on a cold evening,
a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your door.”
–Irish proverb
March 7, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ Betrayal: Time Enough To Love by Jenna Jaxon
Welcome to Medieval Monday. As we continue with our theme of betrayal, I have the lovely Jenna Jaxon sharing an excerpt about betrayal from Time Enough to Love. This is one story where I want to find out what happens.
Enjoy!
Excerpt: Abruptly, he gripped her face, pulling it up until she peered into the dangerous dark eyes of her husband. Terror surged through her at the sight of his snarling countenance.
“Why so amorous this morning, my sweet?” he growled, his eyes snapping with anger. “Wer...
March 6, 2016
Quote for the Week of March 6, 2016
Spring rabbit. Photo taken by John Morgan
“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.”
–Maria Edgeworth
