Friday, April 20, 2012

Got Beer? Das Good Bier!

Frankenmuth, MI
World Famous Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
Zenders for chicken dinners.
My Great-grandfather came to this country from Germany so it became a tradition in my family when relatives visited from "the old country" we would take them to a special town where they would feel quite at home.


The tradtion still continues, not so much with relatives but now my own children love to vist the town.  From fantastic food, eclectic shopping and entertainment, to rich historical beauty and culture, it's the ideal departure from the ordinary every day.

Hubby and I found a treasure many of you would also enjoy.


Frankenmuth Brewery


The charming town of Frankenmuth, Michigan also known as "Michigan's Little Bavaria" was founded in the late 1840's by emigrants from Nuernberg Germany. The little farming community grew quickly, shops and government formed and in 1862 the first brewery was established. The Frankenmuth Brewing Company is now one of the oldest breweries still producing beer in the country.

BEER ANYONE?

the Frankemuth Brewery!




Sunday, April 15, 2012

Six Sentence Sunday - Love Knot

The breath from her words bounced off his lips back onto her. His lips were so close the heat radiated from them. Her arms locked around his neck as she stood on her tip toes. His mouth set fire to her body as he placed soft kisses along her jaw. Wonderful sensations swirled in her body as he enveloped her in his embrace. Soft lips brushed over hers then he gazed at her with a smirk on his face.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Author Goes to the Dogs

Want to volunteer and make a difference in your community?

Are you able to give a little love and care to local animals that have only known abuse and neglect?

Me with a puppy during a pet adoption event.
 One of the best places to volunteer is in your local animal shelter or animal rescue.
Collecting much needed items is an easy way to volunteer.
Rescues have limited funds and need to provide for numerous animals.

Romance authors have two charities that make them open the money bag or volunteer-
 1. Children  2. Animal Rescues. 
 During author coventions, auctions are held to raise money to be given to local children and animal rescue charities in the town hosting the convention. 

I had the opportunity to volunteer to help some animal rescues in my area
and look forward to doing it again! 

Check out an article I wrote CLICK HERE. 

I highly recomend this volunteer work, it's worth alot of puppy kisses!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Tastey Tuesday - Jello Shots

JellO-Shots.......
 *Cut an Orange (or lemon or lime) in HALF and gut it.
 
*Mix the ...jello shot (1 cup hot water, box jello, 1 cup various liquors), stir till disolved, then add the jello mix to the half shell and refrig for 3 hours or more.
 
*Once solid, slice and serve!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Love Knot on Sale Now

Mimi Cates is an artist who lives over the coffee shop she owns. Content with her life, she won't allow herself to become to close with her sexy, wanderlust neighbor, despite what her heart tells her.

Irishman, Robbie Mac Donnell never wanted to stay in one place very long. His job as a scientist allowed him to travel the world without ever making permanent ties to anyone. However, when he finds the perfect person and the perfect place to settle down, he's not sure if she'll believe him.               
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Humpday Help - Need a Bartender?

It's Spring Break, so kick your feet up and relax. 
Let the cabana boy take care of all your needs.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Tasty Tuesday - Excerpt from Love Knot


Satisfied with her work, she set her brush down and picked at some green paint left on a fingernail. A draft swooshed up the stairs as a door below opened. Mimi recognized the heavy footsteps on the stairs and turned just as Robbie entered the room. Excitement rose.


“Well... you're a sight for sore eyes!” Mimi grinned as the sight of her long-lost friend thrilled her senses.

Dressed in black jeans, black boots and black tank under a plaid shirt with hunky muscles peeking out; hot enough to make any woman with a pulse drool. His reddish blonde hair fashioned in the usual mess as if he just crawled out of bed. Dark brows arched over beautiful green eyes and those lips...so kissable.

Without saying a word, Robbie placed a box he carried as well as a highly polished apple onto the table and walked towards her. His hand slipped under her hair to cup the base of her head, while his other arm circled around her. When his lips came down on hers, Mimi had to grab onto him to keep from falling over in surprise.


Not a sweet kiss of friendship but an obvious promise of decadent pleasure. With a tilt of his head, Robbie took the kiss deeper. The scent of milled soap and masculinity made her heady. She could barely remember the last time he kissed her, not that she complained at the moment. Robbie slowly pulled away, tugging at her lip with his teeth as he did.

“Ah... welcome home?” She choked on the words.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Monday Mojo - Meet Robbie Mac Donnell


            Robbie Mac Donnell            
Born: in Ireland
Lives: on the East Coast of the US.
Age: 35
Eye color: green
Height: 6'2"
Tattoos: Large cross on right shoulder
Jewelery/Piercings: No piercings but wears a Celtic cross on a chain and a sivler Celtic ring.
Normal Attire: Jeans, t-shirts, flannel shirts, boots
Occupation: Marine Biologist/Enviromental Scientist

  Irishman, Robbie Mac Donnell never wanted to stay in one place very long. His job as a scientist allowed him to travel the world without ever making permanent ties to anyone. However, when he finds the perfect person and the perfect place to settle down, he's not sure if she'll believe him.               
       
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Friday, March 30, 2012

NEW RELEASE- LOVE KNOT

She's a homebody and he's an Irishman who doesn't like to be in one place very long. 
When Robbie makes the decision to settle down, will Mimi believe him?

 

BLURB:
Mimi Cates is an artist who lives over the coffee shop she owns. Content with her life, she won't allow herself to become to close with her sexy, wanderlust neighbor, despite what her heart tells her.

Robbie Mac Donnell never wanted to stay in one place very long. His job as a scientist allowed him to travel the world without ever making permanent ties to anyone. However, when he finds the perfect person and the perfect place to settle down, he's not sure if she'll believe him.
EXCERPT:

Dressed in black jeans, black boots and black tank under a plaid shirt with hunky muscles peeking out; hot enough to make any woman with a pulse drool. His reddish blonde hair fashioned in the usual mess as if he just crawled out of bed. Dark brows arched over beautiful green eyes and those lips...so kissable.

Without saying a word, Robbie placed a box he carried as well as a highly polished apple onto the table and walked towards her. His hand slipped under her hair to cup the base of her head, while his other arm circled around her. When his lips came down on hers, Mimi had to grab onto him to keep from falling over in surprise.


Not a sweet kiss of friendship but an obvious promise of decadent pleasure. With a tilt of his head, Robbie took the kiss deeper. The scent of milled soap and masculinity made her heady. She could barely remember the last time he kissed her, not that she complained at the moment. Robbie slowly pulled away, tugging at her lip with his teeth as he did.

“Ah... welcome home?” She choked on the words.

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