Happy National Ugly Sweater Day

I’m coming clean… I own an ugly Christmas sweater. Actually… I own *several*. And yes, I proudly wear them out for every family gathering, friend hangout, and festive moment where we can celebrate our shared love of gloriously hideous knitwear. Your turn. Do you have an ugly sweater hiding in your closet—or do you wear yours with pride like I do? Drop a pic in the comments and let’s admire them together! P.S. December book releases are no joke, so help a girl out. If you haven’t pre-ordered **COLD CASE K-9** yet, now’s the perfect time. It hits shelves December 30th, and I can’t wait for you to dive in! https://amzn.to/48qzo4R

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Happy National Cupcake Day

**Happy National Cupcake Day!** Let’s take a moment to appreciate the hero we didn’t know we needed, **Amelia Simmons**, who first mentioned “cakes baked in little cups” way back in 1796 in *American Cookery*. Amelia, we salute you. Now, onto the *real* debate of the day: **Vanilla or Chocolate cupcakes** I’m definitely Team Chocolate (no surprise), but I know some of you will go to the ends of the earth for a perfect vanilla swirl. So tell me… **Which cupcake satisfies your sweet tooth—vanilla or chocolate?** Let the delicious debate begin! P.S. Please don’t forget that COLD CASE K-9, releases on December 30th! Start off your New Year with this engaging story! Pre-order your copy today at https://amzn.to/48qzo4R.

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Snowy Sunday Vibes

It’s been snowing since last night, and it still hasn’t stopped! Perfect time for me to finish book #1 in the new Cold Case spinoff of the Crooked Pass Security series. But don’t forget that the book that inspired that spinoff, COLD CASE K-9, releases on December 30th! Start off your New Year with this engaging story! Here’s a little teaser for it! Pre-order your copy today at https://amzn.to/48qzo4R.

A missing hiker. An ice-cold case.
And a killer who’s hunting again.

CBI Agent Gabriella Ruiz won’t back down — not when the next victim could be connected to her own sister’s murder.
Good thing expert tracker Diego and his K9 partner, Poppy, are willing to follow the trail no one else will.

Tasty Ambrosia for National Ambrosia Day

Happy National Ambrosia Day! Ambrosia is one of those desserts that screams 1950s to me. It also reminds me of my mom since, in the summer months, she’d regularly make it! I never got the recipe from her, but I remember she used cream cheese in her version, and based on that, I came up with my own version of it! P.S. Nothing to do with ambrosia, but don’t wait—grab your of COLD CASE K-9 and join Gabriella, Diego, and Poppy on the hunt! Pre-order your copy today at https://amzn.to/48qzo4R.

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 pint sour cream
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 can diced/sliced peaches, reserve the juice
1 can diced/crushed pineapple, reserve the juice
1 can fruit cocktail, drained
2 cups mini marshmallows

Directions

Place cream cheese in a large bowl. Add the juice from the can of sliced peaches to soften the cream cheese. Add the sour cream and stir. Add the fruit and marshmallows and stir. If the mixture seems too thick, use some of the pineapple juice to loosen it up, but not too much. Also, remember that the marshmallows will also thicken it again once it’s chilled. Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour or two.

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Beautiful Holiday Lights

Some of my favorite things about the Christmas season are the lights and decorations that people put up, as well as the various light shows in the area. We have the lights up at our house, and while hubby prefers only white lights, I love having colorful lights up on the house and tree. What about you? Do you love white lights for decorating or colorful lights? P.S. For a flavor of the holiday season on the Jersey Shore and in NYC, grab your copy of ONE SUMMER NIGHT today for only 99 cents at https://amzn.to/4r1gyZ1.

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Fun Teaser for COLD CASE K-9

Justice has a nose for danger…

When CBI Agent Gabriella Ruiz’s instincts scream that a missing hiker is the next target of a serial killer, no one believes her. Enter Crooked Pass Security’s expert tracker Diego Rodriguez and his loyal K9 partner, Poppy. Together, they’ll sniff out clues, chase shadows, and protect Gabriella when the killer turns his sights on her.
Suspense.
Heart-pounding K9 action.
A spark of unexpected connection.
Dive into this gripping thriller where loyalty, courage, and determination are the only things standing between life and death.
Don’t wait—grab your of COLD CASE K-9 and join Gabriella, Diego, and Poppy on the hunt! Pre-order your copy today at https://amzn.to/48qzo4R.

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Happy National Brownie Day

Happy National Brownie Day! Although no one made brownies for yesterday’s cookie exchange, it’s not because we don’t love them! We do! I love fudgy brownies with a crispy edge. I even have one of those pans that lets you have edges on each brownie! What about blondies? I confess I rarely order blondies. They don’t call to me as much as regular brownies. What about you? Would you pick a brownie or a blondie? P.S. Please help a girl out by pre-ordering COLD CASE K-9 at https://amzn.to/41V8fCA. These non-Christmas holiday releases are really hard. Sigh.

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