Happy Flower Friday! I don’t know if that’s really a thing but I think it should be! LOL. My sis and I did our annual pilgramage to the Philadelphia Flower Show and we had a great time. The show’s theme this year was the Gardens of Tomorrow and there were many examples of gardens exploring different ways of gardening. The exhibits were smaller in size than in past years. That seems to be the trend. I miss the larger exhibits but I guess it’s too expensive to create them. There were many beautiful gardens and I loved seeing the homegrown plants being judged for the show, especially the mini-gardens. I took over one hundred photos for you and will share them in parts over the next few Fridays! Today I picked some of my favorites, namely flowers from bulbs. I hope you enjoy them.
This or That: Talk or Cuddle
One of the hardest things about writing romance novels is writing the love scene. There are so many things to think about. First, when is the right time to do it so it’s believable. Next, you need to make it unique to the characters in that story. Then, just how sexy will it be. Will it be hot and sizzling or a slow, seductive burn? Of course, then there’s the after. Will they talk or will they cuddle? What do you like to see? The talk or the cuddle? Inquiring minds want to know! P.S. If you like sweet with a slow burn, check out SOUTH BEACH LOVE, my novel that became a Hallmark Original Movie. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/41MNdaw or sign up for my newsletter at https://bit.ly/CaridadsNewsletter and get it for free!
Meet K-9 Delilah from Cliffside Kidnapping
I’m so excited about my upcoming Crooked Pass Security series! I loved introducing you to tech geniuses Sophie and Robbie Whitaker in COLD CASE REOPENED and bringing them back to Colorado for their happily-ever-afters with the Crooked Pass Security series. The first book in the series belongs to Sophie who meets her match in Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Ryder Hunt. Ryder is ex-military and a real alpha but he’s a softie when it comes to his rescued K-9 Delilah. Much like Delilah stole Sampson’s heart, this cute corgi has stolen Ryder’s. He rescued her after her gig as a K-9 agent didn’t work out as planned. We tried to get a corgi on the cover but it just didn’t fit in with the high-intensity action in this story as Sophie and Ryder work to find out who kidnapped Sophie and Robbie’s NSA parents. CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING hits shelves on July 1, 2025, but you can pre-order your copy today at https://amzn.to/40DMYhB.
Visit with me at Coffee, Cupcakes, and Contemporaries
I’m so excited to be a contributing author at the Coffee, Cupcakes, and Contemporaries Book Club on Facebook! I’m over there today chatting about Mardi Gras and I’ve also got a giveaway that will start running at noon today. Please pop on by to learn more about Mardi Gras and me at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426474880768003. I hope you’ll visit and play along with me!
Share your fav reading spot!
I don’t have a lot of time to read between writing deadlines, babysitting the new grandbaby, and just life in general. But I try to sneak it in and in the summer, I do get a few hours to just lounge under the umbrella and read. While I was in Florida, I snapped this photo of my friend’s lovely backyard. I can totally picture just curling up on a chaise longue, cold drink by my side, and a book in my hand. What about you? What’s your fav reading spot (either real or a wish spot)? Share a photo if you can! P.S. If you love beach reads, grab a copy of ONE SUMMER NIGHT which is specially priced at 99 cents at https://amzn.to/4bAG14B.
Happy Read Across America Day
Wishing you a very Happy Read Across America Day! It’s a day to crack open a book and read and I know that this group of people knows what amazing things can be found in the pages of a book. During my entire life, books have transported me to new places and brought so many wonderful emotions. I can’t imagine not reading especially today. Why today? Well, it’s also the birthday of Dr. Seuss. I lovingly remember reading many Dr. Suess books and can say that they were a big reason I became such an avid reader. P.S. If you haven’t cracked open on of my books, today’s the day to do that. You can find over 70 romance novels and novellas in various genres at https://amzn.to/41DCpLK.
Happy National Pancake Day
I don’t normally do two This or That in a week but since breakfast is my fav meal and I’m often presented with this quandary, I figured I should put it to you also on National Pancake Day. Would you choose pancakes or waffles? Personally, I would choose pancakes or even French toast instead of waffles. Don’t know why. But occasionally, a good waffle hits the spot. Do you know what else hits the spot? 1.99 pricing on DECOY TRAINING and it’s the last day to get that pricing. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/3XiDDcA.
