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Welcome, Rachel Lacey, Author of Unleashed

Welcome Rachel Lacey, for the 9th Day of Christmas! It's a pleasure to be part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event with Rachel and 21 other fabulous authors...

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Holidays call for great desserts, and there's nothing I enjoy more than Candy Apple Pie (just a fancy name for Apple Cobbler, or Apple Betty, whichever you prefer). Comes together quick and easy, and it's delicious! Your guests will be asking for the recipe - keep some index cards handy!

OVEN 400 degrees
9 x 13 pan

Candy Apple Pie
6-8 apples, any kind, peeled, cored, sliced (depending on size of apple)
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. quick cooking oats

I use a food processor to slice apples. Butter 9 x 13 pan, and place sliced apples in pan. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. In a bowl, blend together brown sugar, butter, flour and oats. pat it down on top of apples; may not cover completely. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm, with optional, but highly recommended, vanilla ice cream, or whip cream.  Mmmmm!!!

A piece of pie, and Rachel Lacey's novel, Unleashed, sounds like a perfect combo...
Unleashed by Rachel Lacey What happens when you find the right one at the wrong time? Buy Links: Amazon | B&N | iTunes | Kobo

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Cara Medlen has a serious case of animal attraction. And it’s not because of all the foster dogs she’s rescued. She’s got it bad for her incredibly sexy neighbor. Her one rule: Don’t get attached. It’s served her well with the dogs she’s given to good homes and the children she’s nannied. Yet the temptation of Matt’s sexy smile might just convince her that some rules are made to be broken.
Matt Dumont doesn’t need his skills as a private investigator to detect disaster on the horizon. Cara is everything he thought he’d never find—gorgeous, funny, and caring. But there’s no way he can start a relationship just as he’s about to move to another state. Talk about bad timing. As their attraction sizzles too hot to deny, they’ll have to make a decision: forget the consequences and let loose, or forget each other and let go…

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Rachel donated a Bark Less, Wag More Coffee Mug & Author Swag, paired with a $10 Starbucks card from Cynthia Gail to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

About the Author Rachel Lacey lives in North Carolina, with her husband, son, and their own rescued pup. She volunteers her spare time with Carolina Boxer Rescue and truly has a passion for helping our furry friends. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America as well as her local Heart of Carolina RWA chapter. Connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

Welcome Meggan Connors, Author of Highland Deception

Welcome Meggan Connors! It's the 8th Day of Christmas, and along with our Maids a Milking, I'm thrilled to be part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event with Meggan and 21 other fabulous authors...

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So many great holiday songs...my favorite? Among them, Step Into Christmas. by Elton John. Every time I hear it, it makes me happy! 
Please Come Home for Christmas by The Eagles. Every time I hear it, it makes me feel reflective of this year's holiday, and of all the ones in the past, and special people I know, and have known. 
Blue Christmas, by Elvis. Growing up, my father would play the Elvis Christmas album (records on a turntable) and we would all decorate the house. I can't hear it without thinking about him. :) 
Spirit of Christmas, by Ray Charles. What more need be said? He's the man...

I hope you're all enjoying your tunes this season! Let's get to know a little bit more about Meggan Connors! Highland Deception by Meggan Connors Pick up your copy today from Amazon . When Kenneth Mackay, long-banished rogue and thief, returns to the Mackay holding at the request of his brother, he has no idea what he might find. He certainly doesn’t expect to be confronted with his twin’s imminent death, or with the plan his brother has concocted.

Ten years before, Malcolm made a tragic mistake, and, to preserve the family name—and his own skin—he allowed Kenneth to take the fall. Now that he is dying without an heir, Malcolm plans to atone for his mistake: by giving Kenneth his life back. All Kenneth has to do is assume his brother’s identity. But complicating matters is the unexpected return of Lady Isobel Mackay, the daughter of an English marquess and the wife Malcolm didn’t want.

Isobel barely knows the husband who abandoned her even before their marriage, and she'd long since given up on having a real marriage with him. Yet when she returns to the Mackay holding far earlier than expected, she finds her husband a changed man. Despite the hurt between them, Isobel's heart responds to this man who cares for his entire clan as if they were family. Who, for the first time, cares for her as if she is, too.

Falling in love with her husband had never been part of Isobel’s plan. But when their future is suddenly in peril, Isobel must find a way to save him—from himself and from the deception threatening to tear them apart.

About the AuthorI’ve been writing stories since I was little–I finished my first story (3 spiral notebooks) when I was eleven. I think it’s in a box in the garage, actually. Because, really, everyone should keep the first story they ever wrote. Sure, it featured the boy I had a crush on, unicorns and rainbows and a witch that looked suspiciously like my sixth grade teacher, but whatever. Okay, yeah, it’s super embarrassing. Especially when you consider that I didn’t exactly know the difference between profuse and perverse, and used them interchangeably. Mmhm. Well. Let’s move on.

While graduate school effectively killed the writer in me for a time, the stories kept percolating in my head.  After my son was born, I decided to try my hand at writing romance novels. I finished my first, wrote a second, and started entering contests. Eventually, The Marker got picked up by Soul Mate Publishing, and the rest is history.

When I’m not writing–or at work–you can find me hiking in the hills behind my house, camping in my tiny camp trailer with my two dogs, two kids, and lawman husband, or with my nose in a book.

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As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Meggan donated an ebook set and signed PB of The Marker, paired with a $5 Amazon card from Kim Hotzon to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

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Welcome Stephanie Berget, Author of Sugarwater Ranch

Welcome Stephanie Berget! We're on the 7th Day of Christmas, and I'm thrilled to be part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event with Stephanie and 21 other fabulous authors...

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I'm sharing another finger food recipe today - my favorite kind of snack! This is an oldie but a goodie...my Mom used to make this for parties, all year round, and it's simple, easy and delicious.

Veggie and Anything Dip
1 Cup sour cream
1 8 oz jar Hellmans mayo
1 packet of Good Seasons Italian salad dressing mix
3 TBSP lemon juice (preferably fresh squeezed)

Mix all ingredients together, chill. Serve with vegetables, crackers, chips.

I didn't even have to refer to the recipe card for this one - that's how many times I watched my Mom make it, and how many times I've made it....enjoy!

Now, let's spend some time with Stephanie, and her Salt Creek Cowboys! Sugarwater Ranch by Stephanie Berget Buy Links: Amazon | B&N | Kobo Bullrider Sean O’Connell’s life is perfect, or it was until his partying lifestyle affects his riding ability. Now he’s ended the season too broke to leave the Northwest for the warm southern rodeos. When a wild night with his buddies gets out of hand, he wakes up naked, staring into the angry eyes of a strange woman. His infallible O’Connell charm gets him nowhere with the dark-haired beauty. It’s obvious she’s not his usual good-time girl, so why can’t he forget her?

Catherine Silvera finds a waterlogged, unconscious cowboy freezing to death in front of her uncle’s Sugarwater Bar. She saves his life—then runs faster than a jackrabbit with a coyote on its tail.  Any man who makes his living rodeoing is bad news, especially if he thinks partying is part of the competition. He’s everything she doesn’t want in a man, yet she can’t shake her attraction to the rugged cowboy.
About the Author Born and raised in Boise, Idaho to city parents, I was a horse lover from the day I first watched My Friend Flicka. I began writing after I read a rodeo romance in which the romance was good, but the rodeo and horse information was so wrong.... I thought, how hard can it be to write a book? Five years and thousands of hours of study and writing, I know how hard it is. Writing well is just as hard to do well as it is to do anything well. I write Contemporary Rodeo Romance with a touch of magic. It's Romance with a Rodeo flair. Connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Stephanie donated a PB copy of Sugarwater Ranch with a keychain to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

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Welcome Tracey Livesay, Author of Pretending With the Playboy

Welcome Tracey Livesay! We're on the 6th Day of Christmas, and I'm thrilled to be part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event with Tracey and 21 other fabulous authors...

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So many of our holiday decorations are steeped in tradition. I have about 25 or so handmade wooden hearts and stars my father and I made about ten years ago, in his wood shop. I painted them in primary colors with my daughter, who was about 3 at the time. Each year, when I get them out, it brings back wonderful memories.

But I'm also all about starting new traditions, and each year, our tree seems to be getting smaller. I still like to have a real one, and this year our little guy is about 4 feet tall. My daughter named him Mistletoe. He was easy to set up, move around, and I just know he's going to be very happy with us for the next two weeks. Welcome!

I hope your decorations bring back great memories for you this year! Enjoy!

And now, let's hear some more about Tracey, and her book, Pretending With the Playboy... Pretending with the Playboy by Tracey Livesay Pretending with the Playboy goes on sale 12/29 at Amazon and B&N. Commitment makes you weak. It's playboy Carter Richardson's motto. The only exception to the rule is his aunt, and when Carter learns she's terminally ill, he rushes to her bedside. Filled with fear and guilt—and desperate to ease his aunt's mind—Carter does the only thing a guy could do...he panics and blurts out that he's engaged to his aunt's enticing protegée.

Lauren Olsen has already had her heart crushed once by Carter. Against her better judgment, she agrees to keep up appearances—until Carter makes their “engagement” public in order to protect the family business. Now Lauren's torn between obeying her conscience, and obeying her desire. Because while she could never trust the womanizing Carter she once knew, she seems to be falling for the man beneath the playboy...

About the AuthorI write powerful and passionate romantic fiction. I believe in alpha heroes, intelligent heroines and happily ever afters. Obstacles may threaten my couples’ happiness, but true love will ALWAYS prevail. If you want to chat about TV, movies and/or purses, you can find me on Facebook and Twitter, when I’m not trying to meet an ever present deadline. I wrote my first romance novel at the age of eleven, called “The Healing Power of Love.” With a detour through college and law school–where I met my husband on the very first day. I live in Virginia with said husband and three kids. Connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Tracey donated a $10 B&N card to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

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Welcome Author Abigail Sharpe, Author of Who Wants to Marry a Doctor?

Welcome Abigail Sharpe! I'm thrilled to be part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event with Abigail and 21 other fabulous authors...

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I'm sharing a recipe for an appetizer today - my favorite! In fact, I love to make a meal out of just snacks sometimes. Smoky Black Bean Dip is popular at my house - you can serve it warm or cold - it rocks! 

1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small clove garlic, minced to a paste (more or less depending on your preference)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to your liking
1 TBSP fresh lime juice 
1 TBSP white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp cumin
2 tsp ground chili powder
2 TBSP cream cheese

Mix all in a food processor. Heat in microwave for 20-30 second intervals, stir, heat to your liking. Serve with salsa, tortilla chips, veggies. Easily doubles or triples!

I hope you enjoy all of your holiday get togethers, good friends and good food! And now, here's some more about my featured guest, Abigail Sharpe... Who Wants to Marry a Doctor? by Abigail Sharpe The Doctor Is In . . . Pick up a copy today from Amazon... As a single mom and pediatrician, Sabrina Bankhead doesn't have time for romance. All that changes when she reluctantly agrees to take part in a dating show fundraiser for a children's hospital. But once she sets eyes on the journalist hired to cover the show, none of the four contestants stand a chance. If she doesn't choose one of the eligible bachelors, the hospital doesn't raise a cent. What's a lovestruck doc to do?

Investigative journalist Quinn Donnelly is on the mend after an assignment in Afghanistan left him both physically and emotionally scarred. Though he's itching to return overseas and finish his story, he'll have to be content with this fluff piece assignment to cover a local dating show. One-night stands are Quinn's forte-but after he meets Sabrina, he's ready to say yes for the long haul. After years of chasing the next big story, Quinn is starting to wonder if maybe home really can be where the heart is . . .

About the Author Abigail is a Boston-bred Yankee now eating grits and saying “y’all” in North Central Florida. She dreamed more of being a stage actress or joining the CIA than being an author. While she still enjoys participating in community theater productions and singing karaoke, the secret-agent career was replaced by hours at her computer, writing stories of love and laughter and happily ever after. Abigail lives with her husband, two kids, and one crazy princess puppy. Connect: Website | Facebook | Goodreads |

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Abigail paired a bag of heart-shaped pasta with a $5 Amazon gift card from Maureen Bonatch to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

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Welcome Sophia Kimble, Author of Protect Her

Welcome Sophia Kimble! I'm thrilled to be part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event with Sophia and 21 other fabulous authors...

Be sure to check in daily to meet great authors, and share our favorite holiday recipes, movies, memories, and more! Celebrate the season and enter to win one of 16 fabulous prize packages through Rafflecopter.

Gift ideas under $10...great for Secret Santa exchanges, co-workers, parties...I love Target for just these sorts of gifts...books, candles, soaps, lotions, art supplies, a festive holiday necklace. Even a good bottle of wine can be had for under $10 - check out the ones on sale....Happy gift giving!

Now, let's hear some more about Sophia, and her new paranormal romance, Protect Her... Protect Her by Sophia Kimble Pick up a copy today from Amazon ... Golden Alexander is trapped in a nightmare.

Trying to flee her hallucination of a demon, she runs heart first into the brooding alpha male she’s been dreaming about for years, and then her nightmare really begins.

Kris Pietka is done with women...he’s broken. But when he meets Golden, an overwhelming need to protect her tests everything he thought he knew about himself, and the paranormal.

A bond forged centuries ago thrusts them together as they search for a way to break an ancient Druid curse prophesying their demise. Racing against the clock, they travel from Vermont, to the Carpathian Mountains in Poland, and the Scottish Highlands in search of answers and a way to break the curse.

But something evil watches—it covets, and time is running out.

Will fate allow love to prevail against unbeatable odds, or will Golden wake to find it was all a delusion?
About the Author

Sophia Kimble has always wanted to be an author, but for years, life got in the way. She wouldn’t change a thing about how her life turned out, though. Her family keeps her laughing and loving. Her wonderful husband and two extraordinary children stand beside her every step of the way and make this journey called life worth living.

Sophia has worked as a nurse for twenty years, but has put that career path aside to devote her time and imagination to writing down the stories that keep her up nights. She takes her love of the paranormal, history, and genealogy, and weaves them into tales of family, fated love, and supernatural occurrences. Connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Sophia donated a $5 Amazon card, paired with a set of hand-painted ceramic penguin holiday mugs from Ryan Jo Summers to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

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Welcome, Kim Hotzon, Author of Hands Full of Ashes

A warm welcome to fellow author, Kim Hotzon! It's the 3rd day of Christmas on the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event! I'm thrilled to be keeping company with Kim and 21 other fabulous authors...and some French hens too...three to be precise :)

Be sure to check in daily to meet great authors, and share our favorite holiday recipes, songs, memories, and more! Celebrate the season and enter to win one of 16 fabulous prize packages through Rafflecopter.

Cocktails are on what's on tap for today. I have a weakness for Chambord, not only because its tasty, but the bottle is so pretty. A Chambord Sour fits the bill for me. Tart and sweet, the delicious berry fruitiness makes me want to pucker up under the mistletoe! Easy too!

Chambord Sour - 1 and 1/4 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur; mix with desired amount of Sweet and Sour mix, and serve over ice.

And now, some more about my featured guest, Kim Hotzon, and her book Hands Full of Ashes, coming soon. Enjoy!
Hands Full of Ashes by Kim Hotzon Hands Full of Ashes will be available on Amazon January 14, 2015. Olivia promises to fulfill her dying husband's wish - to scatter his ashes around the world. Wading through grief and depression, she journeys to a remote orphanage in Uganda. Living amongst the children in their threadbare surroundings, she vows to fight for the children's lives as she begins to fight for her own. While Olivia develops a passion for humanitarian work, the lonely director of the orphanage develops a simmering passion for her.

Just as time begins to heal the wounds of Olivia's fragile heart, her world is shattered when she is involved in a violent encounter with an armed rebel group in the picturesque mountains of Uganda. Olivia flees to the safety of Rwanda, where she learns the truth of her husband's unimaginable betrayal.

As Olivia hovers on the brink of an emotional collapse, her broken soul is reawakened with a startling new love - but her life is about to take another dramatic turn as she struggles to survive in a region left torn apart by civil war. It will take every ounce of Olivia's courage to hang on to those she loves the most but it may come at a great cost to all of them.
About the Author Kim grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia and from a young age she developed three passions - travelling, teaching and writing. Always fascinated by different cultures, Kim travelled to Tokyo, Japan as a young adult where she began a two year adventure teaching English.

Ultimately, Japan changed the course of her life by introducing her to the field of education. She started her own business in Japan teaching English and thanks to her students, she gradually developed her skills in teaching. While living in Osaka, she learned to adapt to a vastly different culture and to appreciate the beauty and distinct traditions of this Asian nation.
Upon her return to Canada, she decided to publish her memoir, When the Cherry Blossoms Fall: My Life as an English Teacher in Japan, detailing the experiences and challenges that she faced while living as a 'gaijin' in Japan. She also began a lengthy career at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, teaching young adults with learning disabilities. In October 2012, Kim joined a group of volunteers and she embarked on a humanitarian trip to Rwanda, Africa. Working with the non-profit organizations Developing World Connections and Building Bridges Rwanda, she worked alongside local villagers, building a kitchen facility for a group of genocide survivors. Rwanda has seen tremendous growth and development in recent years, and reconciliation is a major national initiative. Her debut novel, Hands Full of Ashes, was inspired by this trip. Connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Kim donated a $5 Amazon card, paired with an ebook set and autographed PB of The Marker from Meggan Connors to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

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Welcome Christi Barth, Author of Tinsel My Heart

Welcome Christi Barth! I'm thrilled to be part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event with Christi and 21 other fabulous authors!

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Today, I'm sharing my favorite holiday movie - that's a tough one, because there are so many! A Christmas Carol, with Reginald Owen, is my favorite version of the Dickens' classic. I remember watching it with my Dad. He would quote the movie this time of year; "Marley was dead, dead as a door nail." and "I say, your Governor is a crusty old bird!" Now, I find myself doing the same thing with my daughter. Good memories!

Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas is also a favorite. It came out in 1977. I was seven years old when I first saw it. My daughter just turned thirteen, and she wanted to watch it last week, which choked me up. That makes it timeless in my book. :) Who knew Emmett Otter would still be cool all these years later?

In between all the good movies, let's spend some time with Christi Barth...and find out some more about what sounds like a great holiday read....Tinsel My Heart! Tinsel My Heart by Christi Barth Buy Links: Amazon | B&N | Carina Press | iTunes | Kobo Becca Huntley’s produced the Lyndale Park Player’s over-the-top Christmas pageant for ten years. The beloved Minneapolis tradition is the theatre’s main fundraiser. But this year’s production is almost canceled when their director disappears into rehab at the last minute. Good thing his directing partner steps in to save the day. Except for the minor fact that he hates everything about Christmas.

Jack Whittaker wiped the Twin Cities off his shoe with his graduation tassel and never looked back. But duty compels him to fulfill Tyler’s promise to direct the show. Even though it means working side-by-side with Becca, the girl he always wanted, lost to Ty, but never forgot.

It’ll take more than a few handfuls of tinsel to soften Jack’s heart toward Becca’s favorite holiday. Steamy kisses that melt the snow right off his boots are a step in the right direction. They’ll both discover that Christmas is about making each other's dreams come true. But will doing so destroy their chance at a happily-ever-after together?
About the Author... Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes contemporary romance. Christi is President of the Maryland Romance Writers and lives in Maryland with her husband. Website | Blog | Pinterest | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page |Facebook

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Christi donated a complete ebook set of her Aisle Bound series to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

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Welcome Aidy Award, Author of Curvy Temptation!

Welcome Aidy Award! I'm thrilled to be part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Event with Aidy and 21 other fabulous authors...

Be sure to check in daily, to meet great authors, and share our favorite holiday recipes, movies, memories, and more! Celebrate the season and enter to win one of 16 fabulous prize packages through Rafflecopter.

As part of our 'tour', today, we're sharing our favorite dessert recipes. Mine? Pumpkin Pudding Pie...an easy, and delicious twist on pumpkin pie! Just in case you didn't get enough at Thanksgiving, and you're looking for a no-fail crowd pleaser, I daresay Triple P (PPP) is your gal. I love this recipe because it fits in a 
9 x 13 pan - something that just feels like home. Here goes:

Pumpkin Pudding Pie

OVEN 325 degrees
9 x 13 pan

29 oz.. can unseasoned pumpkin
12 oz can evaporated milk
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
Boxed yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped nuts
2/3 butter, melted

Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves together. Pour into a lightly buttered 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle cake mix over the top. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Pour melted butter over all. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Serve warm or cooled. Serve with whip cream, and get ready for the recipe requests :) Enjoy!

And now, some more about my featured guest, Aidy Award, and her book Curvy Temptation...enjoy!
Curvy Temptation by Aidy Award Curvy girls deserve a happy ever after, too! Buy Links: Amazon | B&N | iTunes | Kobo Vanessa hasn’t let her curvylicious plus-size body keep her from having a solid career, great friends and a crappy love life. Oh, wait – yeah, her sex life blows, and not in the fun way. A string of unsatisfying relationships and a best friend who drags her to a BDSM club help her step full swing into her dirty thirties.  

Cade, the stoic Dom, always in control but never in love, is drawn to Vanessa’s size 20 submissive streak. He can’t keep his hands (or his tongue or any other part of his body) off this voluptuous new sub. Her open and honest exploration of her new found kinks excite him like no one else he’s ever been with.

Amazing orgasms and intimate cuddles soon grow into love for Vanessa, but Cade’s the one person everyone has told her not to develop feelings for. This Alpha male drops his subs the moment they express deeper feelings for him. What’s a girl to do?  She’ll have to dump his ass before he discovers how she feels or be the curvy temptation he can’t resist.

If you like curvy girl BBW romance, a hot alpha hero, and some BDSM power exhange between a sexy dominant and a new submissive, you'll love this book!

About the Author

Once upon a time there was a girl who lived to write stories of happy ever after. During the day. But at night, oh at night, her world transformed into one of dark desires, deep passions and the forbidden. It is this duality that makes her so interesting. She combines the two sides of her imagination by penning stories of erotic romance and true love. Read the delicious fantasies of heroes and heroines come to life under the covers and between the pages of Aidy’s books.

Connect: Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Aidy donated a $10 Amazon card and curvy-love bracelets to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

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Attention Hoagie (and Book) Lovers! by Rebecca E. Neely

“I guess there are advantages to having an aunt who owns a restaurant,” Hank said over a mouthful of hoagie.

“I’d say.” Jack watched intently as she licked a dab of sauce from her knuckle. Hot damn, she made that look good. He wanted to lean in and take a taste for himself. Instead, he settled for another bite of his own sandwich.

“God, I haven’t had a Mighty Ricky in ages.” She took another enormous bite. “These rock.”

“You were pretty jacked up about them yesterday.”

“What do you mean?” She stopped, mid-bite.

“You told me they were one of your most popular sandwiches. I made a few since then, so I decided to see what all the hype was about.” He chewed thoughtfully. “A meatball and an Italian hoagie hybrid.” He swallowed. “Damn. That’s good.”

Excerpt from   A MIGHTY GOOD MAN , contemporary romance with a punch of suspense

In my book, A MIGHTY GOOD MAN, a lot of the action takes place in a diner, Mighty Ricky’s. It’s fictional, but the Mighty Ricky hoagie isn’t – I grew up making, and eating said sandwiches in my family’s restaurant, under the loving tutelage of my father, a certified hoagie junkie.

Like father, like daughter. Nothing satisfies like the marriage of the fresh, chewy bread, the salty tang of the meats and cheese, and the dressing kissed vegetables.

Here it is, word for word from the menu (yes, I still have one) "Meatball, cheese, ham, salami, lettuce,  tomato and dressing on a hot submarine sandwich roll."

Loosen your waistband for this one! Grab a knife and fork, and have plenty of napkins at the ready. Enjoy!
A MIGHTY GOOD MAN

‘Hank’ Jerry, a down and out writer, and Jack Darcy, a former gang leader, team up to write his story for mutual gain and end up falling for each other. 

Only problem is, they’ve both got something to hide that could blow up in their faces, and with time running out and gang enforcers closing in, will the trust they’ve forged survive the ultimate test?

3 Days. 2 People. 1 Story.
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