Many years ago, I visited Bologna, Italy, while I was on a work assignment. The city charmed me, and I knew that I would one day have to bring my family back to explore it. I was lucky to visit again with my husband, and of all the cities we visited on this trip, he loved Bologna the best as well! We started off with a lovely stay at the Hotel Baglioni, which turned out to be one of The Leading Hotels of the World (a former client). What a gorgeous place! Then we hit the streets, walking along the arched corridors. We located a pasta shop with the ladies who visit with TV Chef Lydia. Then we explored and found a leaning tower, one of many we saw in Italy. After, we discovered a library built on ruins that you could visit. I searched to see if they had any of my books (sadly, no). We strolled to a nearby square and a church with some lovely statues, artwork, and a floral display from a local garden club. We hurried to the food market before it closed and picked up some delicious bread, cheese, and strawberries. Later that night, after a tasty al fresco dinner, we saw a wonderful Saturday celebration of Palm Sunday in the main square. All in all, it was a wonderful time before we had to leave for our next stop: Florence!
Visit with me at Coffee, Cupcakes, and Contemporaries
I’m at Coffee, Cupcakes, and Contemporaries Book Group today, talking about DEFENDED BY THE BODYGUARD and sharing a few giveaways! Please take a moment to pop by there for the fun and games! You can visit at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426474880768003!
My Fav Thing About August
There are lots of things to love in August. My daughter’s birthday. The weather. The flowers in the garden. But my fav thing about August is sun-ripe tomatoes, fresh from the garden. Unfortunately, the rain this year has left me with very few tomatoes so far. Sad face. What about you? Do you have a fav thing about August? P.S. Another thing that’s been nice about this August is my two releases sitting on bookstore shelves! If you haven’t grabbed your copies of the first two books in the Crooked Pass Security series, get your copies today at https://amzn.to/3HoZB8G.
Dog-Ear or Bookmark?
Hubby and I are completely different when it comes to reading, and it’s not just about what we read. When hubby finishes reading a book, it is pristine. The spine is intact, and there are no dog-eared pages. He always uses a bookmark. I am the complete opposite. I love cracking the spine on a paperback, and I totally dog-ear the pages. If there’s a good quote or phrase, I may even fold that page in half so I can go back to it later. What about you? Dog-ear or bookmark? P.S. Robbie Whitaker, the computer genius in DEFENDED BY THE BODYGUARD, is definitely like me when it comes to books. As for Selene, the musician heroine, I picture her as the kind to use a bookmark and make sure the book looks new when she’s finished. If you haven’t grabbed your copies of the first two books in the Crooked Pass Security series, get your copies today at https://amzn.to/3HoZB8G.
Happy National Sisters Day
Happy National Sisters Day! I’m lucky to have my wonderful sister. We have a lot of common interests and spend a good amount of time together, especially now that she lives near me on the Shore. What about you? Are you lucky to have a sister in your life? P.S. The friends of the AT THE SHORE contemporary romance series may not be sisters by blood, but they are as close as any sisters could be! If you love stories with best friends, wonderful men, and lots of fun and emotion, you’ll love this series! Grab the first book, ONE SUMMER NIGHT, for only 99 cents at https://amzn.to/46zB5MP.
Happy Shoutout Cliffside Kidnapping
Today’s Saturday Shoutout is to Madison F. who was kind enough to read, listen, and review CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING! Authors truly appreciate when readers do that since it is one of the best ways to help an author. Reviews really do matter. Madison had this to say about CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING:
“I listened to an audiobook narrated by Marisa Blake who does an excellent job with the performance….Emotions were clear and the suspense from the various scenes had me listening intently.”
Grab your copy today of this and #1 in the series, CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING, at https://amzn.to/3HoZB8G.
Happy National Girlfriend’s Day
Happy National Girlfriend’s Day! I am lucky to have so many wonderful friends who are always there for me! They offer support about my writing, gardening, and babies, and help make everyday life so much fun. I hope you’re as lucky as I am, and if you are, take a moment to tag them or leave a heart in their honor! P.S. The ladies of the AT THE SHORE contemporary romance series are as tight as friends can be! They will fight for each other through marriage bargains with enemies, bad breakups, and second chances, and a friend who can’t see that her Prince Charming is right before her eyes! Grab the first book, ONE SUMMER NIGHT, for only 99 cents at https://amzn.to/46zB5MP.
