I confess I have edit brain and had few thoughts on a Friday post until I got this adorable photo. Who do you think has the biggest smile? Wishing you all a happy Friday and wonderful weekend!
Happy National Houseplant Appreciation Day
Whenever I go to the local gardening center or to Longwood Gardens, my husband dreads that I’ll bring home another houseplant. I have several of them around the house because I love seeing the greenery and flowers all year long! I have quite a number of different plants, like orchids, cacti, lithops, many air plants, and some African violets. This is a photo of one of my violets and a geranium that I love and keep for cuttings for the summer garden! What about you? Do you have any houseplants? Is one your favorite?
Cover Reveal Cliffside Kidnapping
When I finished the South Beach Security K-9 Division series with DANGER IN DADE, I knew there were two SBS cousins who still needed their stories. But I also knew they needed new challenges and to visit with their Colorado cousins who you met in COLD CASE REOPENED. That’s how the Crooked Pass Security series was born and I’m so excited to do a cover reveal for CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING (July 2025), the first book in that series. Like the SBS series, all books are standalone but have connected characters! I think you’ll love seeing Sophie and Robbie get their happily-ever-afters and also find out what happened with Jackson and Rhea from COLD CASE REOPENED. P.S. If you haven’t already picked up your copies of DANGER IN DADE and the other books in the SBS series, you can snag them at https://amzn.to/3PoCWdv.
P.P.S What do you think of the new series logo?
Unboxing Never Gets Old
Whenever I get home and I see that Harlequin box sitting on my front stoop, I always get excited. I approach it slowly, like in a romance novel. My hands stroke the cardboard lovingly until I sweep the box up in my arms and carry it over the threshold. Gently I lay it down and open it tenderly, revealing what lies at the heart of this wondrous box. A new release! Yeah! This time it’s my December 24th release, DANGER IN DADE. This is an action-packed second chance at love romance between a handsome Marine (aren’t they always handsome?) and a beautiful chef who worked near his base. He ghosted her after he came back from deployment because he was a changed man. Now they’re both in South Beach and the murder of a hotel owner draws them into danger. I think you’ll love this story, the last in the South Beach Security K-9 Division series. All the books are standalone but with connected characters and you’ll get to see the stories for the SBS tech geniuses, Robbie and Sophie, in the first two books of the Crooked Pass Security series! P.S. If you haven’t already grabbed your copy of KILLER IN THE KENNEL you can get it today and pre-order DANGER IN DADE, at https://amzn.to/4dt8sk3.
Practice Gratitude
Happy Novmeber! This is one of my fav months because it has one of my fav holidays: Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving because I think it’s so important to be grateful for what you have. I’m usually a positive person and look at all the wonderful things in my life, especially this year since we have our lovely new grandson in our lives. I appreciate all that I have, including all of you who take the time to visit with me. I also keep in mind that the important things in life are not things. How about you? Are you ready for November? P.S. Only 24 more days until the release of KILLER IN THE KENNEL. Grab your copies at:
SBS K-9 Series: https://amzn.to/3Kt2G5Q
KILLER IN THE KENNEL: https://books2read.com/KillerInTheKennel
DANGER IN DADE: https://books2read.com/dangerdade
Happy National Fountain Pen & Authors Day
Today is a double celebration for me! It’s National Fountain Pen Day but also National Authors Day! Seems appropriate since I love using a fountain pen to write. I have a number of different fountain pens from a beautiful Mont Blanc set hubby got me as a graduation gift to some inexpensive pens with colored ink. I love playing around with the colors when I’m doodling or playing around with an idea for a new story. What about you? Do you like fountain pens? I don’t have to ask if you like authors since you’re here, visiting with me! LOL! P.S. Only 55 more days until the release of DANGER IN DADe. Don’t miss out on this second chance at love romantic suspense! Snag your copy at https://books2read.com/dangerdade
Happy Fall Vibes
I’ve been taking a break before I start #3 in the Crooked Pass Security series (late 2025) and babysitting my beautiful little Axel. Since it’s fall, it’s time to clean up the garden and get it ready for next year. It’s also time to decorate for Halloween and the fall season. I love giving the house a new look! What about you? Do you decorate for Halloween and fall? Share your photos if you do! P.S. Don’t forget that the last two romantic suspense books in the South Beach Security K-9 series are out in November and December. Get your copies today at https://amzn.to/3Kt2G5Q.
