Tempting Tuesday

I'll just sample off the buffet, thank you.


To drink? I'll take sex on the beach, please.

Now how about some music?

Humpday Help - Kisses

While playing blog mistress, I was so inspired by Keta Diablo's post today about kissing I created a new poll over on Romance Writers Behaving Badly. You'll find it at the top of the left hand column. Read Keta's post and place your vote.

Don't forget to kiss some one today... it's good for your health!

Tempting Tuesday - Grilled Chocolate Sandwich

INGREDIENTS:
* 1/4 cup(s) fat-free evaporated milk
* 3 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
* 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
* 8 slice(s) thin whole-wheat or white sandwich bread
* 3 tablespoon(s) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
* 2 tablespoon(s) chopped toasted hazelnuts, (optional)

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat evaporated milk just until boiling. Add chocolate, let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly.

2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Divide the chocolate mixture on the unbuttered side of 4 slices, leaving a little border. Press chocolate chips and nuts, if using, into the chocolate. Cover with the remaining slices of bread, buttered-side up, and press lightly.

3. Cook the sandwiches in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over, press with a spatula, and cook until nicely browned and the chocolate is barely melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve warm.

Excerpt from LONELY SOUL

Once a month, a bunch of authors get together and post excerpts from published
books, contracted work or works in progress, and link to each other. You don't
have to be published to participate–just an writer with an excerpt you'd like to
share. For more info on how to participate, head over to the Excerpt Monday
site!

Today's post is a bit tame. I needed a little laugh so I thought I'd share this one with you. I promise, next time I'll rock your socks off.



Mike stepped in front of her and took her hands in his. A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, his eyes danced. He pulled her closer; her heart beat rapidly.

“You think my place is beautiful?”

“It’s like you’ve tried to tame the land but appreciate the wild side by building a log home.”

“I don’t want to tame it, only enjoy the wild side.” His voice was sultry.

“Is that what you want a woman to do to you?”

“What?” He laughed.

“Not tame you but enjoy your wild side.”

“Most definitely,” he growled. “Gotta have a little romance though. You think it’s romantic?”

“Very,” she could barely respond.

The way he looked at her made her knees weak.

A flash of danger went through his eyes and he pulled her closer. He released one of her hands and cupped her face as he brought his head down to hers. His warm lips delicately touched hers.

Heat shot through her body. A soft moan escaped her lips as she molded her body against his. As he ran his hands along her back, she wrapped her arms around his neck and parted her lips, giving in to his sexual pull. Mike deepened the kiss and drew her closer; she stood on her tiptoes. Lauren’s mind whirled dizzily. His mouth caressed hers with intimate experience. Heat came from him and spread through
her body as he teased her tongue.

Mike couldn’t stop himself from kissing Lauren and in reality, he didn’t want to. He was finding that she was everything he had ever dreamed of in a woman. She loved the outdoors, was funny and very sincere. She liked his home and when she said it
was romantic the look in her eyes turned the words into an invitation. The way she responded to his touch fed his fire. He felt himself losing control and he fought to retain it.

He ran his hands up her back to her shoulders, gently ending the kiss. Lauren’s blue eyes looked up at him, clouded with desire; he wanted to kiss more of her. Slowly he took her mouth again and ran his fingers down her throat. His body came alive as her hands skimmed across his shoulders and down his chest. Pausing for a moment, he needed to gather his wits before he took things any farther.

He rested his cheek against hers as he held her. Mike didn’t understand what he was thinking. With any other woman he would have pulled her off the trail and ravished her in the woods. Why was he pausing with Lauren? Why was she any different? She was
obviously offering herself; he could feel it in her reaction. Why was he hesitant in taking her? He was very well experienced in the area of loving women and fulfilling their needs and desires. His normally clear mind was getting foggy. Why was he feeling like a teenager with raging hormones and insecurities? His mind swirled
with questions.

“I like your kisses.” Lauren breath caressed his ear, interrupting his thoughts.

“I like yours, too,” he whispered back.

“Then why did you stop?”

“I’m afraid I might try to do more than kiss you,” he growled.

“So?”

Before he could respond, the dogs started barking hysterically. Mike groaned as he felt Lauren pull out of his arms. Then he didn’t even have to look at the dogs, he smelled what was causing the ruckus.

“Oh no!” Lauren cried.

“Shit!”

The skunk scurried away after spraying the dogs leaving them whining and rubbing their faces in the grass. Mike stood shaking his head. Of all the embarrassing things to happen!
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Thursday Thirteen - 13 Ways to Keep a Relationship Hot Part 2

Sometimes it’s the little things that take on big meaning in a relationship.

1. Bake a fresh batch of cookies. Nobody can resist that wonderful smell. Mom always said, “The best way to a man’s heart is through is stomach.”

2. Make a special dinner for no other reason than “just because” and serve it by candlelight.

3. Turn off the evening TV. Bite your lip in a cute, girlish way and sit in his lap.

4. Watch a game or sport event with him… and actually pay attention. This will earn nice brownie points that pay off later. *wink, wink*

5. Flirt with him. Bring him a jar from the kitchen and tell him you need a "big, strong man" to help you open it. Drop something as you walk by him and bend down as slowly as you can to pick it up. Bat your eyes at him from across the room.

6. Light candles at any time of the day. Many think this is a “woman thing” but guys like them too. The edge of intimacy is always near.

7. Place sexy things like lingerie or toys in places he might find them. Nothing beats his expression when he finds a scented pair of panties in his tool box!

8. Keep sexy items such as massage oils, toys, protection, etc in a cute little basket or a special place both of you know so when the moment arrives, there isn’t a delay in searching for stuff.

9. Exfoliate your skin all over. This is not only healthy but also makes your skin irresistibly touchable. Skin is one of the things men love most about women.

10. Put a skin softening lotion on every night. When he places a kiss on that soft shoulder, he won’t be able to stop himself from letting his lips travel.

11. When you put lotion on, let him watch you. Spread the lotion in slow fluid movements. Watch him drool.

12. Invest in comfortable nightwear. Not all comfy-cozies have to be Grandma’s flannels. There is a lot of cute, comfortable nightwear that is sexy. Don’t forget, you can always slip into one of his t-shirts.

13. Offer a massage when feeling grouchy. It’s a nice way to chase away a case of grumps and bring in a more sensual feeling.