On this Fun Friday, sharing some teasers from my current release, DEFENDED BY THE BODUGUARD. If you haven’t already bought it, I hope you’ll check it out! Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/4mBd4JC. The print book is on sale for 5.98!
Dudley’s Puppy Kisses
WHAT HAPPENS IN SUMMER is one of my favorite books, maybe because Connie is probably the heroine most like me. She’s an uptight and responsible New York City lawyer who is unhappy with her law firm job because she feels stifled. She’s fighting the rising emotions for bad boy Jonathan Pierce, who is back in Sea Kiss and determined to prove to her that he’s a changed man. One of the things he’s done to make Sea Kiss is home is adopt an adorable little puppy from the local shelter. In this scene, Connie is down on the beach, crying over all the changes in her life. Her best friend is getting married. Her career is stuck in neutral. And Jonathan is back in town, reminding her of lost love. Suddenly, Jon’s puppy Dudley hops into her lap, bringing puppy kisses and laughter. Unfortunately, Jon is not far behind. I hope you enjoy this teaser, and if you do, grab your copy of WHAT HAPPENS IN SUMMER for only 99 cents at https://amzn.to/48poFb3.
“If you want to talk about it – ”
“I don’t.”
He didn’t give up. With a smile, he said, “Or if you just need a shoulder to cry on . . . .”
She tilted her chin up in a defiant gesture that was achingly familiar. “I wasn’t crying. Like I said before, it was just Dudley’s puppy kisses.”
“Really?” He couldn’t resist the challenge. He leaned forward and cradled her chin with his hand.
Her gold-green eyes widened in surprise as he came ever closer. When he kissed the corner of her right eye, her eyelashes fluttered against his lips as she closed her eyes.
“Sweetest,” he began and shifted to her other eye. “Dog spit,” he said and didn’t wait for her protest. “Ever.” He kissed her lips, a gentle coaxing kiss that had her tilting into him and grasping his shoulders for support. As they moved closer, Dudley, who had been sitting in her lap, squirmed and barked a complaint as he got sandwiched between their bodies.
Is a Hamburger a Sandwich?
It’s an age-old question. Is a hamburger a sandwich? Same goes for a hot dog? If we say that a sandwich is meat, cheese, or some other filling between two pieces of bread, I think a hamburger is a sandwich. What about you? P.S. Nothing to do with hamburgers or sandwiches, except that Robbie in DEFENDED BY THE BODYGUARD is a bottomless pit when it comes to food. LOL! Grab your copy of #2 in the Crooked Pass Security series at a special price at https://amzn.to/45YmV73.
Happy National Pickleball Day
Happy National Pickleball Day! My hubby and I love to play pickleball. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to do it the last few months because it’s just been too windy. You play with something like a wiffle ball, so any wind makes the ball carry in weird ways. We’ve been checking out indoor courts so we can play-year round! What about you? Do you play pickleball? P.S. The women of the At the Shore contemporary romance series are definitely not pickleball players. They’d rather surf or bicycle along the boardwalk. If you love beach reads with best friends at new stages in their lives and finding unexpected love, you’ll love the At the Shore series. The first book in the series, ONE SUMMER NIGHT, is specially priced at 99 cents. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/45d9tMs.
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.
A happy garden surprise!
I’m still dealing with car repairs and the writing deadline. We’ll see our little one later when we drop off the car, which is thankfully totally repaired. But in the meantime, I had a happy garden surprise when I went out to water: a swallowtail caterpillar. Nerd that I am, I’d give up the entire parsley plant if that would maan more butterflies! We only had a few last year, and I’m hoping this year will be better. Have a great weekend, and please don’t forget, CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING hits shelves on July 1. Pre-order your copy today at https://amzn.to/46e1aAD.
Happy 1st Day of Summer
It’s the summer solstice, and you know what that means? HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER! For the first time in weeks, we’re waking to sunshine and the possibility of a fabulous day. We’ve had an exceptionally wet month, and I’m so grateful for some sun and a chance to get outside. Hopefully, I’ll be able to sneak in some time at the beach and in my garden, checking it out since I haven’t been able to do any work in it for a few weeks. I’ll also finish up #4 in the Crooked Pass Security series. Whew! Then it’s on to the next new stories, which will be a Cold Case K-9 series spinoff! P.S. If you’re hitting the beach and need a good beach read, ONE SUMMER NIGHT, the first book in the AT THE SHORE series, is specially priced at 99 cents. Download your e-book today at https://amzn.to/3HN1rjV.
