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Month of February

Month of February

While the month of February tends to be dismal outside – dirty snow, gray skies (at least in the midwest), it is the month of Valentine’s Day.  A romantic day.  So, in honor of this romantic month, I will be renaming this month First Kiss February.  All month long, I am bringing you the first […]

First Kiss Friday – A Matter of Trust by MJ Flournoy

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is MJ Flournoy, author of contemporary romance A Matter of Trust.  Welcome MJ!  Here’s the first kiss between Jolie Wyngate and Mac Carlson. “Let me go, you big oaf!” Instead of complying, he rolled with her again trapping beneath him. Frustrated she drew back taking aim for another blow. She targeted his […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #4 of 2014

Inspirational Quote Monday! #4 of 2014

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “There is the great lesson of ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ that a thing must be loved before it is lovable.” – G.K. Chesterton    

First Kiss Friday – Unraveling Secrets by Lana Williams

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Lana Williams, author of historical romance Unraveling Secrets.  Welcome Lana!  Here’s the first kiss between Stephen and Abigail. Thanks so much for having me, Laurel! Here’s the First Kiss between Stephen and Abigail in Unraveling Secrets, set in late Victorian London:   She couldn’t take her gaze off his mouth. […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #3 of 2014

Inspirational Quote Monday! #3 of 2014

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” – Neil Gaiman

First Kiss Friday – Must Love Cats by Elysa Hendricks

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Elysa Hendricks, author of contemporary romance Must Love Cats.  Welcome back Elysa!  Here’s the first kiss between Daniel Bishop and Katherine Sinclair.  For an added special treat, check out the book trailer at the end of the first kiss! Daniel crept down the stairs, wincing as the ancient wood creaked […]