Distractions or Procrastinations?

I'm busy working on Wolf Whispers and fighting distractions such as reorganizing on of the several bookcases in my cave.

Simple Romance

Flyboy and I joined another couple one night. We met at the Prost Wine and Charcuterie Bar in Frankenmuth. (You msy have heard of the quaint little German town in Michigan. If you're into music, it is the home of Greta VanFleet,)

My gal pal told me of another time she and her hubby visited the bar.

It was a workday for both. By chance, their morning meetings finished early thus giving them the rest of the day off to spend together. Since they were in Frankenmuth,  they decided to stop at Prost for a bite. Being a cool but sunny day, they chose to sit on the patio near the gas fire. Sipping wine, nibbling on a selection of meats and cheeses while enjoying quiet conversation turned a quick stop into an afternoon of calm joy. 

Their busy lives were put on hold for a time so they could simply be. They talked, laughed and shared dreams. With only the two of them on the patio, they could've been anywhere in the world. They may have been in a beer garden in Germany or an outdoor resturant in France, they only saw each other. People strolling past the garden were oblivious to the love in the air...or perhaps they felt it too.

No matter how busy, be sure grab those little romantic interludes when you can.

Bot Attack

It may appear I've neglected my blog, but I really stepped away for a while. 

I tried a free trial of one of those blog promotion programs. At first I was excited with the new hits. International hits increased. I have always had readers in the armed forces and England. However when the numbers increases in non-English speaking areas and the hits were more than the US, I knew something wasn't right.

Yep...my site was bot attacked. So went into radio silence to clean things up. Luckily, since this isn't a monetary sight, the thieves didn't get much. Well...maybe a few tips on being romantic.

Thanks for hanging in there with me and I'll make it up to readers soon. Hawk's Honor is in edits and the cover mock-up is done. SO HAWT!!! 

I'm been plunking away at Wolf Whispers as well as plotted two more books.

I'll share more soon.

HUGS!

Tasty Tuesday - Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

 

In honor of St. Patrick's Day

I thought I'd post something Irish to get your mojo going.

 

Here is a couple of my favorite St. Patty recopies.  I suggest making them and enjoying them with your special someone.

Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

Ingredients:Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

·         1 1/2 cupsfinely crushed chocolate wafers (about 18 cookies)*

·         6 tablespoons butter, melted*

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         3 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened

·         1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream

·         1 cup sugar

·         1 8 ounce package semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

·         3 eggs

·         1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur

·         2 tablespoons whipping cream or milk

·         2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. For crust, in a medium bowl, combine crushed chocolate wafers, melted butter, and cinnamon; toss gently to mix. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the side of a 9- or 10-inch spring form pan. Set aside.

2.  For filling, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and melted chocolate. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth. Using a wooden spoon, stir in eggs just until combined. Stir in liqueur, whipping cream or milk, and vanilla.

3.  Pour filling into the crust-lined pan. Place springform pan in shallow baking pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until center appears nearly set when gently shaken.

Fun Friday - Date Night In

Send the kids out for the night and stay in.

Read out from an erotic book and play the characters. 

Pick out your favorite erotic novel or collection of short stories and read out to each other, taking turns to play the lead characters. And each time one of you have to read out an erotic passage that involves touching or fondling body parts, read the action and do the exact same thing on your partner’s body.

  

I highly suggest my book Handcuffs & Silk. 

It contains some excellent role playing passages. 

#Thursday13 - Reasons to Read Eagle Dance

Today's Thursday 13 is 

a list of tempting teases to inspire you to read Eagle Dance

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1. The sex is incredibly hot!

2. “You say it like Dee-aww-mee.” Dyami enunciated slowly. Dyami is a Native American Eagle Shifter.

3. The goatee on his chin, and the dark brows, gave him a devilish appearance and, when he smiled, she ached to climb all over him. Dyami Schafer is sexy as hell.

4. He’s an ex-marine who’s now a Conservation Officer in Michigan and main job is catching poachers.

5. He's muscular, a hot 6’7" and loves to dance. Dyami moved in behind her and, without a word, seized her waist, joining her rocking movement in time with the music, his body radiating warmth.

6. He has a soft spot in his heart for rescued animals.  What a guy!

7. Amanda Collins is a tall natural beauty, an artist and very down to earth with a great sense of humor.

8. Amada’s memories help Dyami regain some of his own memories that were taken away from him by tribal elders.

9. The spirit of the eagle claims Amanda as a mate.

10. Pizza and wine with dessert being a human sundae complete with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.

11.  A shared past and a lesson in trust.

12.  Beauty of wintertime in the Poconos Mountains.

13. Did I mention the sex is incredibly hot? Especially when Dyami is in human form with his wings extended.

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#TastyTuesday - Chocolate Stout Shake

 

Chocolate Stout Shake

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chocolate stout beer or stout beer
• 1/2 cup prepared chocolate fudge ice cream topping
• 1/2 gallon vanilla bean ice cream
• 1 cupmilk
• 6 purchased chocolate-and-nut-covered pretzel rods (optional)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan heat beer and chocolate topping until warm and combined. Cool slightly.

2. Meanwhile, in a blender combine ice cream and milk, half at a time. Cover and blend until combined. Divide ice cream mixture among 8 glasses. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and, if desired, serve with chocolate-covered pretzel rods. Makes 8 servings.

Chocolate Stout ShakePreheat oven to 325 degrees F. For crust, in a medium bowl, combine crushed chocolate wafers, melted butter, and cinnamon; toss gently to mix. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the side of a 9- or 10-inch springform pan. Set aside.

Cool in springform pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen from side of pan. Cool for 30 minutes more. Remove side of springform pan. Cool for 1 hour. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. Makes 16 servings.

 Cool in springform pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen from side of pan. Cool for 30 minutes more. Remove side of springform pan. Cool for 1 hour. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. Makes 16 servings.