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In 2013, Firefighters were the favorite hero in romance novels.

Be sure to thank a firemanfor his hard work fighting fires, saving lives 

and inspiring the imagination of many authors.

Tasty Tuesday - Spiked Mulled Cider

Many of you know I'm a Football Mom. My boys are Youth Football, High School Football and College Football. That's sitting outside weekday for pracitce plus games on the weekend. I've learned to dress in a kazillion layers but once the cold creeps into my bones there is no getting rid of it.

However...

I discovered a shot of Hot Damn schnapps in some mulled cider works wonders. 
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When making mulled cider use a hand held sieve to eliminate consuming the spices.

Single serving Spiked Mulled Cider:

Pour apple cider into a pot and simmer over low heat. Add clove, cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Float orange slices. Pour a shot of Hot Damn Schnapps into a mug before filling with the warm cider.

I found prepared mulling spices at my local market. After adding some to a pan, I add a few cups of cider and simmer over low heat. The longer you simmer the richer the flavor. Add a shot of Hot Damn or favorite fall schnapps to the mug before filling with the warm cider.

Easy Spiked Crockpot Cider for a crowd:

1/2 gallon apple cider

4 whole cinnamon sticks

8 whole Allspice Berries or Cloves

Orange peel or slices from 1 orange

(add lemon peel from one lemon during cold season)

 3/4 cup spiced rum

 1/2 cup Hot Damn

 1/2 cup Buttershots

Cook on high for one hour then switch to warm and serve.

For the best benifits 

this hot beverage should be read while reading a steamy romance book 

next to a cozy fire.

Fitness Friday - Tips from Tyler McPeak

This 6'3" hottie is featured on many fitness magazine covers. 

I think Tyler McPeak would look rather nice on a romance novel.  

What do you think?

 Tyler McPeak is a Personal Trainer in Nashville whose passion is living the fitness lifestyle.  In his early days of training and modeling he developed an eating disorder. A happier, healthier man formed when he formed a connection between mind and body. He went from eating unhealthy food any time he wanted to highly nutritious meals several times a day. He set goals for himself and dedicated himself 100%.

Today, Tyler is a healthy, happy (and hot) guy who found a balance between mind and body.

“The fitness lifestyle to me is not just about working out, 

it’s also being in overall great health and enjoying life the way it’s meant to be enjoyed.”

 “It makes me physically and mentally feel better. Breeds self confidence and that breeds success!”

Losing weight and getting into better shape is hard and creating healthy habits need to be worked into your every day routine. Tyler suggests setting realistic goals. Make a plan but also realize your goal won’t happen overnight. To live a healthy, fitness lifestyle means being consistent and dedicated. This determination is driven by the desire to change. Being healthy is important but if you want to change your body physically, you have to be willing to put in the work. However, don’t push yourself into depression or sickness. Learn to listen to your body and simply slow down when it tells you to slow down, rather than quitting.  Never underestimate the power of rest and recovery. Professional athletes treat their rest time just as important as their work outs. Always remember to embrace each day as a day bringing you closer to your final goal.

Tyler’s Tips:

1. Focus on proper nutrition

2. Perfect your form and master the mind/muscle connection

3. Be Patient!

Be sure to check out Tyler McPeak's website 
for more advice.

He created the site to help make positive change on other peoples lives and to share some of his personal experiences along with tips and tricks on becoming healthier and fit. 

Website: www.tylermcpeak.com

Facebook fanpage: www.facebook.com/tyler.mcpeak

SQUEEE! Virginia Nelson Has a New Release - Her Sexy Skunk

Virginia Nelson is one of my personal favorite authors.  

She's a great gal with a personality that manages to find it's way into some of her work. 

 I can't wait to read this one for sure!!!!

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 How do you tell a girl who wants to find a monster that you turn into a skunk?

                              Her Sexy Skunk

5 Flames

Coming September 25, 2014

Find it on Goodreads here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23247322-her-sexy-skunk

Blurb:

Christine Jarrods wants to be a writer of paranormal young adult fiction so she’s pursuing a degree in English. By day, she tackles Chaucer. By night, she stalks the streets looking for something magical to inspire her muse. Finding a thread that suggests one of her profs might be some flavor of shifter, she decides to dig…even though she’s been warned to let it go.

Oliver Standish has a secret. Like a lot of guys his age, he’s scraping by, delivering pizzas, trying to pay off loans from a failed attempt at school, and crushing on Chrissy—the one that got away in high school. Only his family knows he’s also trying to deal with being a shifter…he sure can’t tell Chrissy. With her fascination with magic, he knows she’d want to know more about it—but how do you tell a girl who wants to find a monster that you change into a skunk?

                                                 

About the Author

Virginia Nelson believed them when they said, “Write what you know.” Small town girl writing small town romance, her characters are as full of flaws, misunderstandings, and flat out mistakes as Virginia herself. When she’s is not writing or plotting to take over the world, she likes to hang out with the greatest kids in history, play in the mud, drive far too fast, and scream at inanimate objects. Virginia likes knights in rusted and dinged up armor, heroes that snarl instead of croon, and heroines who can’t remember to say the right thing even with an author writing their dialogue. Her books are full of snark, sex, and random acts of ineptitude—not always in that order.

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