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The best wine and cheese combo…

It’s National Wine & Cheese Day! When hubby and I were first dating, wine and cheese bars were the thing. A nice bottle of wine, cheese, bread, and crackers by candlelight was always a lovely date. But what’s the best wine and cheese pairing? According to Taste of Home, there are a few things to remember! First, wines and cheeses from the same region pair well together. Second, sample the wine first and then the cheese. Next, strong cheeses pair well with heartier, bold wines, while fresh, light cheeses complement light, crisp wines. This last tip comes from a local cheese monger: Let the cheeses reach room temperature to enhance their flavors. My favorite pairing is blue cheese with Cabernet Sauvignon. What is your favorite wine and cheese combo? P.S. Wedding planner Emma and caterer extraordinaire Carlo totally know their pairings. Now, if they could only figure out their happily ever after. Find out how they do in NEVER A BRIDE. Grab your copy at https://amzn.to/3GRVFxt or grab the box set of all three AT THE SHORE series books for only 5.99 at https://amzn.to/44Z0M6Y.

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Lovely Niagara Falls

This year’s Romance Writers of America conference was held in lovely Niagara Falls. It was wonderful to spend time with old friends, make new ones, and see such a beautiful, natural wonder. The falls were amazing, and the weather was incredible. Low humidity and mid-80s with brilliant sun. I caught the daily fireworks also. I just love fireworks. Have you ever been to Niagara Falls? If you went, did you love it?

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Book First or Movie First?

I’ve had a few times that I watched a movie and realized it was based on a book. I have gone and read the book afterward, and it was interesting to see how the book was adapted for the movie. But if I know beforehand that a movie is based on a book, and it’s really intriguing, I usually try to read the book first. What about you? If you had a choice, would you see the movie first or read the book first? P.S. I could totally picture CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING as a movie. All those chase scenes and hikes through the forest would be really cinematic! CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING is the first book in the Crooked Pass Security series. The second book, DEFENDED BY THE BODYGUARD, will be available on July 30. Grab your copies today at https://amzn.to/3HoZB8G.

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Don’t Miss Out!

Don’t miss out on CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING! It’s got a hot military hero who’s now a Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent. A strong heroine determined to save her parents. Twists and turns. An emotional family dynamic. An adorable corgi who loves belly rubs and is a K-9 unit dropout. Action and adventure set in the beautiful Colorado mountainside. Workplace romance. Did I hook you yet? Even better, #2 in the Crooked Pass Security series, DEFENDED BY THE BODYGUARD, hits shelves on July 30! Grab your copies today at https://amzn.to/3HoZB8G.

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What is your favorite junk food?

Robbie Whitaker, the brother of heroine Sophie Whitaker from CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING, is notorious for always being hungry and a junk food lover. He’ll eat pretty much anything while he’s working on a case. But the case in DEFENDED BY THE BODYGUARD will test more than his computer skills as he tries to keep talented musician Selene Reilly safe from a dangerous stalker. Being in forced proximity with Selene will also test his resolve as he tries not to fall for the beautiful singer, who has a troubled past with men. What’s Robbie’s go-to junk food? I would say anything sweet, same as me. What about you? What’s your favorite junk food? P.S. Grab your copies today of the Crooked Pass Security books at https://amzn.to/3HoZB8G.

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Happy National Daiquiri Day

Happy National Daiquiri Day! Before margaritas and tequila became the favorite drinks for many, we used to have daiquiris with rum as our fav fruity drink. I especially liked frozen strawberry margaritas, and today I’m sharing a simple recipe for one you can make at home in a blender! P.S. The ladies of the At the Shore books would absolutely sip one of these while chilling down the Jersey Shore! If you haven’t tried out this fun series of beach reads, grab the first book in the series, ONE SUMMER NIGHT, for only 99 cents at https://amzn.to/4f3aNot.

Ingredients

To Make the Simple Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar

To make the daiquiri:

1 pound frozen strawberries
4 tablespoons simple syrup
1/8 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup white/light rum
1 cup crushed ice

Directions

To Make the Simple Syrup:
Place 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a pan. Heat until sugar is totally dissolved. This may take 2-5 minutes. As soon as the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and let cool. Once cool, use it to make the daiquiri, but you can also use it to sweeten other things. The simple syrup with this ratio will last for 2-3 weeks in the fridge.

To make the daiquiri:
Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Place frozen daiquiri into tall glasses. Garnish with a strawberry, lime slice/peel, and a straw! ENJOY! P.S. If the mix is not sweet enough, add some more of the simple syrup. You can also substitute agave nectar for the syrup, but be careful because it is a lot sweeter than simple syrup.

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What’s one thing you do in the summer?

What’s one thing you do in the summer? For me, it’s head to the beach, or as the Jersey folks say, go down the shore. I love chilling on the beach with a good book or with my little grandbaby. He loves playing with buckets full of water. He’s still getting used to the ocean. I can imagine that it’s a big and scary thing at his age. What about you? What’s one thing you do in the summer? P.S. If you’re like me and love to read on the beach, why don’t you grab a copy of ONE SUMMER NIGHT? First crushes. Family feuds. Enemies to lovers. A marriage based on a soul-crushing secret. A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Fall Romance. It’s specially priced at 99 cents at https://amzn.to/3SndEie.

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