Tuesday Teaser - Sex and the Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister

Every other Tuesday I take my mom to her favorite shop… Maxie’s Used Books. Mom fills her basket quicker than you’d think an 86 year old woman could do and leaves little time for me to explore the vast amount of books. However, I did sneak one into Mom’s pile.

Sex and the Single Vampire

This is the second book in Katie MacAlister’s THE DARK ONES series. (I haven’t picked up the 1st book, A Girl’s Guide to Vampires, yet.)

Keeping in mind I enjoy dark romantic tales of vamps, shifters and angels by the likes of Sherrilyn Kenyon, Sandra Hill, J.R.Ward, and Lynsay Sands; but I was blown over with the humor of MacAlister’s heroine.  OMG!  I have never laughed so hard while reading a vamp romance!  My kids thought I’d lost my marbles the way I cackled over the book.  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

Book Description

It's not easy finding love when you're nine hundred years old . . . And undead

Romance novelist Christian Dante is sexy and arrogant, a true alpha male. He's also a Dark One (aka vampire), doomed to spend eternity cruising the singles scene in search of the one woman who can redeem his soul. But finally he's found the love that Fate has chosen for him. Too bad she sees dead people and likes to play with demons.

Allie Telford is a Summoner—and she needs to rustle up a ghost pretty darn quick or her paranormal career will be over. Luckily, she's just stumbled upon a naked and unquestionably hot specter in a haunted hotel . . . who looks disturbingly like the tall, dark, handsome fantasy man who's been coming to Allie in her dreams. But it seems he's no phantom after all—he's a real flesh-and-blood- fed immortal who's determined to make Allie his lover for forever . . . or longer.

Which may not be a totally bad thing . . .

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Flirty Friday

Flirty Line #16:

I know milk does good for the body but DAMN how much did you drink?

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Fun & Romantic Winter Activities

1. Play in the snow.  Ski, snowboard, have a snowball fight or simply go for a walk.

2. Dinner and a movie.  Order take-out and enjoy an evening under the covers with your honey in the comfort of your own couch.

3. Ice skating.  A playful activity and a chance to be silly.  Enjoy warming up in a local coffee shop afterwards.

4. Dinner by the fire.  Make a meal together. Spread a blanket in front of the fireplace and enjoy your meal "picnic style".

5. Go for a drive.  Pick a destination such as a little restaurant or a bed and breakfast.

6. Listen to an audio book while snuggled in bed.

7.  Play a board game or put together a puzzle.    Keep it romantic by adding wine, candles and music.  If you want to spice things up, purchase a sexy board game to play.

8.  Have an indoor picnic.  Use blankets, pillows, picnic ware and favorite finger foods.

9. Take a bath together.  Stop at your local bath and body shop to pick up bubble bath or some spa items.

10. Have a massage night.  Give each other sensual massages.

11.  Go on a moonlight snowshoe tour.  Check with your local ski resort to see if they offer this romantic event.

12.  Have a soup night.  Make a loaf of French bread and enjoy some wine with a warm winter soup that's been cooking in the Crockpot all day.  Don't turn on the TV but simply enjoy each other.

13.  Enjoy a snow day.  Spend the day in bed.

Humpday Hottie

Somebody once said that you are never truly DONE WITH LAUNDRY unless you are naked.
After all....
you still have to wash the clothes your are wearing.

He can do laundry at my house any time!

Tasty Tuesday - Greek Pizza with John Quinlan

Greek pizza is a favorite dish of Romance Cover Model John Quinlan. Yes, ladies... this hot guy enjoys cooking AND is willing to get up early in the morning to wash the dishes.  Great fun with the kids or for a date night simply add a nice white wine and some candles to this for a romantic evening.

Ingredients

• prepared pizza crust, uncooked
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Greek olive, pitted or halved
• 6 -8 pepperoncini peppers, sliced ( pickled peppers)
• 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• extra virgin olive oil

Garlic Oil Sauce

• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves

Directions

1. Puree ingredients for garlic sauce in a blender and store in a small covered jar.
2. Top dough crust with garlic sauce, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, olives, pepperoncini, onion, mushrooms, and oregano. Drizzle with oil.
3. Bake in preheated 500° F oven on pizza stone for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
4. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving