HELEN GURLEY BROWN AND SEX AND THE SINGLE GIRL
Sex and the Single Girl and Park Avenue Summer, both great reads for different reasons. One's by Helen Gurley Brown, the other is about her.
ONLINE DATING OR JUST WANT TO LAUGH ABOUT IT? MY CHARACTERS MAKE ALL THE MISTAKES SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO.
Enjoy online dating without the hassle of going on endless dates. I've got a trilogy of reads for your LOL pleasure. Plus, I love hearing from readers. For exclusive short story giveaways, good deals, and more than occasional freebies on books, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You’ll also unlock the Exclusive to Members section of this website and get Happy Hour, my romantic short story, and special content reserved for members. To check out…
WHAT THE MEN IN MY LIFE HAVE TAUGHT ME (EVEN AFTER 50)
The reality of stepping out there after a long hiatus—whether you’re divorced or widowed—is anxiety-producing. But what I’ve learned about myself and about men couldn’t have been experienced otherwise. Who knows what you’ll glean from an hour or two (or forty-five minutes, in a few cases) over coffee, or a glass of wine, or dinner. And this is a good thing. Healthy and perhaps even a tad heart warming. And fun, too. Stuff I’ve Picked…
AN ENERGY VAMPIRE HUNGRY FOR LOVE MEETS THE WISECRACKING WOMAN OF HIS PARENTS’ NIGHTMARES
Before meeting my cinnamon roll hero with the vampire edge, you've got to know starting over is a theme in all my books. If you think it's easy to begin again, ask Dante, the hero of my first paranormal romance. He's all twisted up like a pretzel trying to please his parents, especially his mother when he wants to please Sophie. Only problem? She's not a vampire. But hey, the way he sees it,…
REVAMPED, A VAMPIRE COMEDY: BONUS STEAMY CHAPTERS
This is an 18+ scene with mature content. Please be aware that sex-related language and accompanying photos are used in this piece. These two chapters are the steamy bonus scenes for readers of Revamped, A Vampire Comedy. They won’t make sense if you haven’t read the book. NOTE: Content is explicit. CHAPTER ONE Dante and Sophie are dog/cat sitting for the weekend. They are leaving Sophie’s parents’ house after dinner with the…
AN ARTIST’S RETREAT, A FORMER LOVER, A FLAME TO REKINDLE OR LET GO? SOME CHOICES ARE NEVER EASY.
I'm thrilled to introduce the author of Artist, Ginny Frost. Artist is the last in the Mortar & Pestle series of seven romances. An artist's retreat, a thirst to learn more about what she loves doing... an old love. Who knew she'd run into him again? This is not a good time to revisit old wounds. Even if he's making his interest apparent. Before learning more about Artist, I asked Ginny to share her answers to three…
CAN SHE HEAL THE TRICKSTER BEFORE HE BREAKS HER HEART?
Revamped with energy, the mortar and pestle materialize in Redford Falls. As smoke circles within the stone, orange flecks of glitter turn to green, strengthening its chosen path and setting its magic in the hands of a woman with eyes the colour of jadestone. She is the only one who has the gift to heal the man known as the trickster. Blurb for Trickster Can she heal a trickster before he breaks her heart?…
AVOID THIS DATING DEAD END: TEXTING OR PHONE TALKING FOREVER, LIKE YOU’RE GIRLFRIENDS AND LOVE GOSSIPING.
There are two scenarios here. One, you're emailing and not phone talking. Second, you're texting and chatting on the phone, but you haven't yet met. What's up with that? So, he's not asking to meet you. And yet he's texting and calling you for long, winding talks. You know he has a cat, loves to cook, especially lasagna and lemon chicken, and visits his mom on the weekend. You've told him about your dark chocolate…
ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS, A PARANORMAL ACTION ADVENTURE
Read Sea Hunter for the adventure and the love story, but enjoy the research that went into this slow burn romance with a touch of paranormal. Book Blurb for Sea Hunter On the turbulent high seas, an archeologist must protect a historic shipwreck from treasure hunters—not fall for one. Zahra Corbyn I’m a Sea Hunter. As an underwater archeologist and professor of antiquities, it is my duty to stop treasure hunters and looters from raiding…
MEET AUTHOR MARILYN BARR’S MATIES IN HER NEW ROMANTIC PIRATE ADVENTURE
Meet author Marilyn Barr's short alpha hero and set sail on the spirited cruise where he finds his happily ever after. Learn some history too! Since Quartermaster has elements of fantasy, I asked Marilyn to share her answers to three fantasy questions. Her answers are from the heart. What would you do if...? You had three hours alone. Sometimes, authors are super busy with kids and family. In this scenario, money and kid-sitting are not a worry. …
NOCK, DRAW, RELEASE. HER BOW IS ALWAYS READY. AUTHOR JEAN M. GRANT’S INTRIGUING TALE OF AN ARCHER WHO’S A SEEKER. WILL MAGIC HELP HER SAVE THOSE SHE LOVES?
A few words from author Jean M. Grant on Seeker A Thread of Elements Water, fire, air, and earth…these elements have symbolic roots and importance in many cultures and communities from the ancient Greeks to current-day scientists. According to the Ancients in my trilogy (and in Seeker, a spin-off), these elements are the essence of life. Each of my main characters in the trilogy has a supernatural ability linked to an element: Water and…
SELKIE, FIRST IN THE MORTAR & PESTLE SERIES IS HERE!
How can he marry one woman when his heart sings for another?
GET READY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR NEW BOOK BOYFRIEND. THANKS, AMBER DAULTON.
The heroes of the Arresting Onyx series are vying for your attention, so listen up. If you love unconventional heroes with an attitude problem, take-no-bull heroines who don’t know the meaning of “little woman,” and steamy love scenes that will make you blush, then this romantic suspense series is for you. Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple/iTunes, Kobo, Google Play, and elsewhere. Arresting Mason (book 1) Their chance encounter resulted in a…
RECIPE FOR CHOCOLATE MACAROONS FROM A LITTLE BIT OF LUST. SPECIAL FOR MEMBERS.
These are super healthy cookies from a young friend who designs and experiments with her own recipes. Check out The Cretan Nutritionist on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/thecretannutritionist/ *How can anyone not love a crunchy, chocolatey macaroon? These macaroons are a similar version of the favorite little gem but since it’s a healthier version, it’s perfect eaten as part of breakfast or better yet, for an afternoon energy pick-me-up! Chocolate Macaroon Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup…
DATING QUESTIONNAIRE FROM MIDDLE AGEISH: UNPUBLISHED
This is Sunny's first time getting on an online dating site. Notice what I named the dating site. Go ahead, peek right now, I'll wait. Well, that never made it into the book. I must have been drinking my furniture polish. This is a no-spoiler read, btw. That night I sat at the computer in my home clothes, threadbare shorts with tiny blue bears, and an old gray T-shirt I’d cut the sleeves off.…
WHY DID I WRITE A LITTLE BIT OF LUST?
Before covid, I used to go dancing with a few friends on Sunday afternoons at a restaurant on the Connecticut shoreline called Donahue’s. Over the years, I met other dancers and we became rabid regulars. The idea of three friends who hang out, go dancing, and work together grew and became part of the storyline for A Little Bit of Lust. But something was missing. Not only was I online dating at the time, I…
HOW I MAKE READERS BLUSH WITH SWOONEY SMOOCHY SCENES. AND YES, THERE’S SEX
Some readers like it hot, while others like their books sweet or steamy. What's your preference? Please be aware that sex-related language is used in this piece. Despite the title of my new book, A Little Bit of Lust, writing love scenes is more about the feels and less about lust. Here are the first two sentences from an early chapter in A Little Bit of Lust. The main characters, Lucy and Deon, take…
OVER 50 AND DATING? FIVE REASONS NOT TO TAKE ONLINE DATING PERSONALLY
Don't take online dating personally.
EXCERPT FROM REVAMPED
The two main characters, Dante and Sophie, are dining at his house. “I hope you’ll like our dinner.” “Why wouldn’t I? Are you a bad cook?” “Oh, I’m not much on cooking, but I’d like to learn. Signing up for a cooking class, in fact.” Dante had trouble looking me in the eye. The poor guy was nervous. Jack led the way into the kitchen. Wine glasses and the bottle opener sat waiting on the…
FREE PREQUEL TO OUR MORTAR & PESTLE SERIES! AND A COVER REVEAL.
7 AUTHORS. 7 ROMANCES. Swoon worthy, every one. A wisp of smoke, a swirl of promise, a breath of destiny…a message within the Mortar & Pestle for those who want to believe. Throughout time people have sought their heart’s desire. But true love is often elusive. Carved with ancient Norse runes, the Mortar & Pestle shows paths to happily-ever-afters. Once you capture the Mortar & Pestle’s scent of magic, you’ll want to read all seven individual…
MIDDLE-AGED AND DATING? DON’T MAKE THESE 6 MISTAKES
Dating in middle age…well, it’s different from dating when we were younger and met someone in person. IRL—in real life—is the acronym used nowadays. I’m offering up a few pointers to new daters and the date-weary. Online dating is not for the tender, but then neither is getting older. 1. Don't take online dating personally If you take online dating personally, you’ll give up before you meet your honey. Online dating can be fun, but…
A LITTLE BIT OF LUST. IT WASN’T EASY KISSING HIS BEST FRIEND. GET HAPPY HOUR FOR FREE! SCROLL DOWN.
Meet Lucy, whose best friend Deon is about to pop in while she's baking. Is it a goodie he's after? Or something more? Or less? An excerpt from A Little Bit of Lust. Twelve days until summer vacation. Between spoonfuls of oatmeal, Lucy dictated her list of summer resolutions into the Reminders app on her phone. Birds chirped outside the open kitchen window where the scent of freshly mown grass hung in the air. A…
THE STARS COLLIDE WHEN A HALF-FAE LASS CAPTURES A HIGHLAND CHIEFTAIN. A CREME DE LA COVER WINNER!
I'd like to introduce Author Mary Morgan to our readers. Her new book, Wishes Under a Highland Star, won the Crème de la Cover Contest! Please tell us a bit about your historical medieval Scottish fantasy romance. Hello, Shirley! I’m delighted to be a guest on your lovely blog today! I’d like to share a wee bit about my upcoming new Highland holiday story… Wishes Under a Highland Star wraps up the last son of Clan MacFhearguis. In writing…
SECRETS AND LIES. AUTHOR L.B. GRIFFIN COMBINES SUSPENSE AND ROMANCE FOR A “BRILLIANT” READ
1950s London. Who would guess a simple shoebox would hold life-changing secrets…a new life and new friends. One of those friends has a shoebox full of answers.
WHEN YOUR MOM WON’T GIVE UP THE GHOST, A SPIRITED MYSTERY BY TERRY SEGAN
Author Terry Segan writes paranormal mysteries which involve time travel or spirits. Her Marni Legend series features a main character who can see, speak with, and sometimes annoy ghosts. What’s the fun part of writing and why? I love to create humor for my readers as well as a good mystery. In my own life, it’s hard to look at normal situations without my mind going off on tangents. For instance, any time I see…