The best way to eat peanuts is… For me it’s peanut butter, especially in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! What about you?
Essential Tailgate Goodies
For many people, the start of football season means it’s also the start of tailgate time! I’ve only ever been to one tailgate party. It was for my nephew’s college game against my old alma mater. It was very memorable because it was below zero, which meant we were huddled against the tailgate, trying to stay warm as we ate the goodies set out in the SUV and drank delicious hot chocolate. What about you? Do you do tailgates, and if so, what’s the one goodie that has to be on your tailgate menu? P.S. I only have one book featuring a football player, and it’s a kind of paranormal romantic suspense. Check out STRONGER THAN SIN at https://amzn.to/4nhRrOX.
Tense Teaser CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING
I love creating stories that keep you turning the pages well past midnight. It’s a challenge to blend danger, passion, and swoon-worthy heroes! That’s why I think you’ll love CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING. I’m just going to ask one thing: Don’t blame me if Sophie and Ryder’s story keeps you up late tonight! Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/47cmo2o. Here’s a tense teaser from the story to get you started!
“Are you worried about that car?” she asked and peered back at it again. The vehicle had picked up speed on the straighter length of the road and was gaining on them.
“License plates have those black covers that make them hard to read. Not what you expect on cars around here,” he said and checked the mirror again.
She did as well and realized that the windows were so tinted it was impossible to identify the driver.
Not good, she thought just as Ryder said, “Hold on.”
Barely several yards ahead was a driveway and Ryder turned into it, the car fishtailing until Ryder righted it onto the narrow lane and jerked to a stop. Delilah whined and shifted uneasily in her seat, clearly sensing the heightened tension in the vehicle.
They all turned as the suspicious SUV shot past the driveway.
Ryder immediately jammed his car into reverse and, seeing it was clear, whipped out and back onto the road.
The SUV was in sight but pulling away quickly.
“In a rush or escaping?” Sophie asked, trying to read past the dark license plate covers to get the number.
Ryder peeked in her direction and said, “Only one way to find out.”
He put the pedal to the metal, making up ground on their suspect car but the driver increased his speed, trying to outrun them.
“I guess we know,” she said.
Visit at Coffee, Cupcakes, and Contemporaries
I’m at Coffee, Cupcakes, and Contemporaries Book Group today, talking about my new Crooked Pass Security series and sharing a special giveaway! Please take a moment to pop by there for the fun and games! You can visit at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426474880768003!
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.
Happy Flag Day!
Happy Flag Day on the 248th Anniversary of the adoption of the flag by the Second Continental Congress! Also, a very Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army. I fly my flag every day if I can, and am proud to do so. Although Cuban by birth, I am an American by choice, and know how blessed I am to be here. God bless America, and keep her safe from those who would tear her down. God bless our military members and their families who sacrifice so much for our freedoms.
Road Trip Lust in Virginia Beach
It’s National Road Trip Day! My daughter and I are doing a road trip to Virginia next weekend for the Lust in Virginia Beach book signing! If you’re in the area, I hope you can drop by. What about you? Are you doing any road trips this summer? P.S. It would be a long road trip, but if you’re in the mood for a trip down to Mexico, check THE FIFTH KINGDOM, one of my favorite books. This romantic suspense features a CIA Agent trying to find a terrorist cell that has kidnapped an archeologist whose found an Aztec relic with dangerous powers. It’s specially priced at 99 cents! Download your copy at https://amzn.to/4ka4P6J.
