Countdown to New Years - Day 18

My whole day was a happy day today!

Really, it was. It was my day off. LoL I laid in bed a read till the obscene hour of 9am, then I sat around in my cozy "Bad Side" sweatshirt and leggings. Did some christmas shopping, spend some time with my husband. It's was an incredibly wonderful day that was way too short.

I'm back to work tomorrow...and everyday...for the next 11 days.  It's almost over for another year

Countdown to New Years- Day 19

My happy thought for today.

Baths

Seriously, is there anything better than lounging in a hot bath with a glass of wine, a couple bath bombs and a book?

Nope, I didn't think so ;)

Countdown to New Years - Day 22

I was just about to crawl into bed when I realized that I hadn't posted for today! I would have been so angry at myself in the morning had I missed it...to be honest I probably would have posted tomorrow and changed the date, but deep down I would have known I didn't do it! LoL

What was it that made me happy today? Tonight I sat down and wrote my final exam for the online course I've been taking through Sheridan College. Yeah! I finished the course :)  I will admit that many bad words escaped my lips as I worked my way through the questions, but damn it felt good when I finished. 

And, despite already suffering from "retail holiday brain", I managed to pass the exam with an 85% . 

Yup, I'm feeling a little chuffed right now :)

Countdown to New Years - Day 23

I'm sitting here with the button of my pants undone wondering how I'm every going to make it up to bed, and if my husband has the energy to roll me up there. My favourite part of today was getting to go out to dinner with out best friends. No kids. No work. No distractions. Just the four of us making jokes and eating a fabulous meal. It was so much fun!
But, I'm so full right now....good thing this chair is comfortable because I don't think I'm going anywhere for a while.

Counting down to New Years - Day 24

I wasn't sure if I was going to pull off a Friday Flash Fic this week. With 2 weeks left till Christmas, my EDJ is ramping up and sucking the life out of me... But, I did it :) And that made me very happy.

This is humiliating.

Colin stared at the wall in front of him. Everything about it was normal…tap, showerhead, running water., except that it was all directly at eye level and he was covered in fur ….and female.

Christ, what the fuck happened to me.

“Hey sweetheart, you’re out of sorts today. You okay?” The hunka, gorgeous man currently soaping up his paw with a bright pink sponge, reached up and scratched him between his ears.

Oh, god that feels good. Before Colin formulated the thought, he had already pushed his head against the man’s hand again. He tried for the hundredth time to talk, but the only noise his vocal cords could make was an odd growl and screech. 

“That’s my girl, you just need a bit more love today don’t you.” The man leaning over him scratched down his spine to the base of Colin's tail.

Fuck that feels so damn good, but I’m not a fucking girl and if I knew what happened to my cock I’d feel much better about all this. Colin shifted his weight and almost slipped, catching himself in a split second. Cat-like reflexes, I get it now.  

Out of everything that had happened to him in the last twelve hours, waking up in the form of an apparently domesticated, large, cat, without claws, wasn’t the worst of it. It was the loss of his favourite appendage that continued to be the focus of his attention.

The last foggy memory he had from the previous night was trying to get the guy he’d brought home, out of his bed and out the door. Hook-ups for fine, but Colin didn’t do cuddles of sleepovers and the guy from the bar hadn’t been getting the hint.  Sure he’d been fueled with a bit more alcohol than normal. And yes maybe calling the guy a big pussy might not have been the nicest. But Colin had no idea when the guy replied “I’m not a pussy, but you will be.”..he was serious.

“There we go, baby girl. Let’s get your dried off and out of the tub.” Mr Hunky wrapped a towel around Colin’s head and started rubbing his neck and body.

I wish I knew your name. Colin didn’t believe it was coincidence that the guy who was apparently his keeper, was the same guy who’d brushed him off a few weeks ago. Another crazy bar night and Colin had tried so hard to get this guy into a bathroom for a quickie. He’d wanted to touch the muscles filling out his silk shirt. But no matter what he tried, Mr Hunky wouldn’t give him the time of night.

Now, here I am, finally in a bathroom with you. You’re shirtless, gorgeous and I’m… a fucking pussy cat.

Don't miss out on the other Friday Flash Fics posted today!

Jeff Baker
Elizabeth Lister

'Nathan Burgoine

Patrick Coulton

Ethan Jay Brooks

Jeffrey Ricker

Countdown to New Years - Day 25

What made me happy today?

NEED I SAY MORE?

#DoughnutsMakeEverythingBetter

Countdown to New Years - Day 26

As my first week is drawing to a close I've realized I enjoy thinking about what I'm going to post about. With the craziness of this time of year at my EDJ, thinking about positive things  is good mental practice. LoL

Today was harder than normal, might be a combination of a lot of things. There aren't any windows at my EDJ and I feel like I don't ever see the sun. Which is a one way ticket for my brain to sink into an unhappy place.

So off I went to the tanning beds with my husband today. I know they aren't exactly healthy for you but a quick ten minutes once a week really helps my mental process. 

I like laying there all toasty warm and cozy, imagining I'm on a beach somewhere. Ten minutes of peace and quiet and it's amazing how much I can get my thought process quieted down and semi organized.....or as close to organized that my brain will ever get. 

:) 

Countdown to New Years Day 27

My warm happy fuzzies today came from being able to spend some time alone with my husband in a dark room....while munching on popcorn and chocolate :) 

We went to see Justice League. I know a lot of people didn't like this movie but it wasn't that bad. I enjoyed it. (It wasn't as good as Thor:Ragnarock) There was action and cool fight scenes.

The Flash totally stole the movie for me. Maybe because I write stories I'm a little more aware of character arcs and growth...and really Barry Allen (the Flash) was the only who had any kind of character development at all. He's a little bit dorky and a whole lot adorable. I hope they make a Flash movie because I'd enjoy learning more about his character.


What movies have you seen lately that you've enjoyed??

Countdown to New Years Day 28

4 days into my countdown to New Years, what made me happy today?

This x 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

I'm guilty of it and I know lots of other people are too. We don't want to be made fun of so we cut down something that makes us happy before anyone else can. That's something I don't want to do any more. 

If you need someone to cheer you one, I'm here. Share in the comments if you'd like. I'll never poke fun of your dreams or ideas. <3

Counting down to a New Year....17,16,15,14

It's that time of year when everything goes to hell in the retail world. I'm still making notes of what makes me happy and trying my best to be more positive and appreciated of my life. (although I'll admit there are moments when it's really difficult. LoL)

I've gotten myself quite behind over the past couple days and while I'd like to believe I'll stay on target over the coming weeks....there might be another "catch up" post done before it's all over. :)

But today I'm gong to share 4 more things that have made me happy over the past couple days.



1) A friend of mine on FB makes the most amazing paper roses ornaments and wreaths. They are gorgeous absolutly beautiful. One day I'd like to give that a try, but for now I'm going to stick with my version. Crochet hook and yarn, :) I think it turned out really cute...so I have 1. I figure in another decade or so I'll get a couple more finished. LoL




2) About 6 months ago I decided that I' was tired of touching up my hair every month because of my greys and I planned to grow all the colour out and go natural. Well....I do like my grey that's coming in. It's really pretty and sparkly but there isn't enough of it yet and after all this time I finally caved and covered them all up. I redid my streak though. After asking an informal poll on my FB page (Pink or Purple) Purple won by a landslide, but again I was inspired by a friend and decided to do both. It's purple with a thin bright pink segment down the centre.






3) My ongoing attempt to eat healthier, and start my day with something other than 2 cups of coffee has spawned something new. I came across a recipe for "Oatmeal to Go" It's like taking a bowl oatmeal and baking it into a portable version. It looked delicious and was crazy easy to make. I got a bag of "country trail mix" at Walmart and that's whats on some of them. The others have chocolate chips because that's the only way I can get anyone in this house to try something new. Put chocolate on it.




4) Winter got a late start for us this year...not that I'm complaining. I'm not a fan of snow and I really hate being cold. But that does mean I can pull out all my comfort food dinners again. The ones that are too heavy or hot for summer. Tonight I made Cottage Pie (not to be confused with Shepard's Pie, that's made with lamb). Not that it's close to a pie because I use the biggest dish I have and even then the savages cleared out half of it on one sitting. I'm going to have to hide some now so I can take it for lunch tomorrow!



Let's keep these happy thoughts going. Share what made you happy today in the comments. Even if it's small...some days are harder than others.

Counting down to a New Year....18

What make me happy today..... Chili!

I've been smitten with a hella sinus cold in the last couple days. Par for the course when my day job involves working retail with the general public. Virus get passed around like smarties at Hallowe'en.

But, making a boiling pot of herbal tea helps and so does a big pot of bubbling spicy chili. I can already breath better just from standing over it. Of course all I can smell right now is chili powder but that's okay too. :)

I completely acknowledge that I'm playing fast and loose with the term "Chili" as I put beans in mine and according to Sheldon on BBT....that's not chili. :)

Counting down to a New Year...19

What makes me happy today....RELEASE DAY!!!

Yes, today is the day that SNOWY KNIGHTS is released. My short story KISS OF ICE is in there with 9 other amazing authors. I love anthologies and was so excited when I was invited to take part in this one.

Snowy Knights: 10 Suspenseful Contemporary and Paranormal Romantic Rescue Stories

When the cold hits, only he can warm her…

This December, snuggle up with 10 BRAND NEW romantic rescue stories! From literal heroes in the snow, to the bad boy whose soul is saved by love. These sexy stories will burn up your e-reader while melting your heart.

 Featuring:

WINTER DECEPTION by Amy J Hawthorn

ALASKA’S SNOWY MATE by April Zyon

WINTER’S STORM by Gracie Meadows

KISS OF ICE by Kayleigh Malcolm

SNOW-KISSED by Lizabeth Scott

FROST-BITTEN by Lori King

BY THE LIGHT OF A BLIZZARD by Michel Prince

STORM OF SEDUCTION by Nicole Morgan

SNOW ANGEL by Rose Nickol

SNOW BOUND by TL Reeve

Available NOW:

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1171907995

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXCIM4M/

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXCIM4M/

Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MXCIM4M/

Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01MXCIM4M/

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/snowy-knights-anthology

Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1125069378

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WINTER DECEPTION

Amy J Hawthorn

Kelly’s been framed for diamond theft and nothing is more important than clearing her name and keeping her job. There’s only one problem, the deadly snowstorm tearing through Kentucky.

Detective Jake Bowie comes home exhausted and prepared to sleep his vacation away. His dog, Jasper, has more important things in mind. Say like rescuing a half-frozen, damsel in distress.

No stranger to puzzles, Jake senses there’s far more to Kelly’s story than she’s admitting. Can he see through the heat of their passion to figure out this sexy little mystery?

———————–

 ALASKA’S SNOWY FATE

April Zyon

Christmas is looking rather bleak for recent divorcee, Alaska. Spending her vacation with her family will truly test the limits of her sanity, but she’s determined to push through and get some killer slope time in the snowy mountains.

Drake is looking forward to spending the holiday season hunkered down with his polar bear clan, rest and recouping from his constant training for the Olympics. When he and his clan-mates are called out on a dangerous search and rescue mission he never dreamed he’d come face to face with his fated mate.

Saving Alaska from her car was only the beginning, and the pair find themselves in a dangerous cat and mouse game with someone determined to kill her. Is it Alaska’s Snowy Fate to find Drake and fall in love, only to die in the process?

———————–

WINTER’S STORM

Gracie Meadows

Born to a life of privilege, Winter Stevens is ripped from her entire world by a secret she’s not willing to give up. In a small run down cabin in the middle of nowhere, the past blasts back into her life in the form of the deliciously enticing, Jules Brennon, and threatens to reveal the secrets she’s protecting.

Jules spends his life in a solitary cabin in the woods, content with only his ax for company. When the long-vacant cabin nearby is rented out, he’s forced to endure a neighbor. Never in a million years did he expect it to be Winter.

A blustery cold night forces these two together causing secrets to be spilled, and Jules to get tangled up in Winter’s Storm.

———————–

KISS OF ICE

Kayleigh Malcolm

Alice loves life as a geothermal engineer, searching the globe for her next adrenaline thrill. Falling down a crevice into a glacier and finding a frozen Viking of a man was an adventure she never saw coming.

Erik pissed off the wrong witch and she cursed him. Every living thing he touches…freezes. His only escape was to hide away and hope the curse died with the witch. The gorgeous woman who finds him is everything he’s ever craved, but he can never have.

Can Alice and Erik learn how to break the curse before it’s too late or will the ice freeze their chance for love?

———————–

SNOW-KISSED

Lizabeth Scott

Reed Hamilton, a home restoration expert, is more comfortable in her steel-toed boots than teetering on heels at a shopping mall. Relationships she usually kills from neglect so she’s taken herself off the market. An unexpected assignment to evaluate a potential project in upstate New York has Reed leaving the Victorian she’s working on to meet with the client. A client she discovers spooning her from behind when she wakes up in his bed! Reed finds Mason charming, tempting and hot!

An early snowstorm dumps an irresistible woman at Mason Tate’s door. As beautiful and enticing as he finds her, career focused Mason doesn’t do entanglements of any type. So he proposed that while snow falls outside, they make their own heat inside and then go their separate ways with only pleasant memories of their time together. No emotions, just a good time.

At least that was the plan. Until that kiss.

———————–

FROST-BITTEN

Lori King

Dr. Quinn Jameson has secured his future by submerging himself in his career, but no amount of money in the world can ease his loneliness. Despite the fact that his inner polar bear is supposed to not need a pack, he finds himself craving more out of life, more contact, more intimacy, maybe even a mate.

Aubrey Celine is pregnant and on the run. This feisty tiger shifter thinks she is out of options when she wakes up in the hospital under the care of the delicious shifter. But after the horror she has gone through, can she trust another man? Even someone who seems so strong and caring?

In the midst of an epic blizzard, these two strangers must rely on each other to stay alive. The sizzling heat between them could melt the ice caps, but will it be enough to melt her frozen heart and give him the warm home he desires most?

———————–

BY THE LIGHT OF A BLIZZARD

Michel Prince

Kelsi Stamp is known all over the world as one of the best-selling Sci-fi authors. Living in a small town she’s able to stay hidden tucked away in her cabin in the woods. Outside of her internet searches she stays away from the world. Readers are fickle and love has turned to an unhealthy obsession in the past.

As a blizzard bears down on Northern Minnesota Kelsi’s lights flicker then go out right after a large crash echoes through the wilderness. A truck holds an unconscious stranger she is being pulled to, but who is Jace Runyon and why was he driving so fast on a road no GPS even knows exists?

———————–

STORM OF SEDUCTION

Nicole Morgan

Lori Hammond wanted for nothing. As the only heir to her family fortune she’d learned at a young age she only need ask for whatever she desired. All the money in the world hadn’t gotten her the one thing in life that she’d wanted most, Kevin Preston.

As the head of The Gilpin Search and Rescue Team, Kevin knows the dangers that a Colorado blizzard can bring. And with one looming closer to their patch of the Rocky Mountains he and his team prepare for the worst winter storm to hit their county in decades.

Hearing of the blizzard, Lori concocts a scheme to get exactly what she wants. But, will her plan be the thing that brings them together? Or will the rewards not be worth the risk as their very survival hangs in the balance?

———————–

SNOW ANGEL

Rose Nickol

Kasey Danvers is on the run. Her step-father has finally pushed her to the edge, and now her only plan is to drive until the car runs out of gas. It’s just her luck that it happens in the middle of a freak snowstorm.

Fate intervenes, when Bryce Cromby comes to her rescue, warming her body and soul as he protects her from the storm. But can he protect her when her step-father comes for her again?

———————–

SNOW BOUND

TL Reeve

Amity Jones is in trouble. Her ex-boyfriend is stalking her and won’t let her go, no matter how many times she runs away. After his latest attempt at kidnapping her, she has to disappear, or else.

Lance Wingham, Alpha of the Rosewood pack isn’t expecting to find his mate in a ditch on the side of the road. Caring for her is easy. And, when Amity’s ex-boyfriend shows up looking for her, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her.

Will Amity be able to accept the wolf lurking under Lance’s skin, or will she once again be running scared?

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Counting down to a New Year...20

Things that make me happy... 6 Sentence Sunday Monday!!

Okay I had a brain slip yesterday and forgot to post my 6 sentences. I blame the fabulous lunch I had with a bunch of author friends. It sent my brain spinning in glee. But, 6 sentences I have and I'm happy to share :)

Tomorrow is release day for Snowy Knights!! This has been an amazingly fun journey and the best part is the fun doesn't stop tomorrow. Snowy Knights are counting down the 12 days of Christmast with lots of fun and prizes. So be sure to pop back every day and learn more about the stories in this anthology.

Since we got a good dumping of snow around here last night, I've opted to go with a bit "warmer" part of KISS OF ICE. :) Hope you enjoy!
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Alice’s body hummed under the intensity of his gaze. She’d never been a prude and he wasn’t the first man she’d ever been with but there was something more naked, more intimate here. It scared the hell out of her and made her want him more at the same time.  Lifting herself up she tucked her feet under her and balanced her butt on her heels. Letting her knees fall apart gave him access to every inch of her as she leaned back against the ridge behind her. Reaching out, she grabbed a handful of his hair and tugged his face closer. 

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Snowy Knights: 10 Suspenseful Contemporary and Paranormal Romantic Rescue Stories for only 99 CENTS **10 Full short stories, not snippits or teasers!**

iBooks

Amazon

AmazonUK

Amazon CA

AmazonAU

Kobo

Nook 


This December, snuggle up with 10 BRAND NEW romantic rescue stories! From literal heroes in the snow, to the bad boy whose soul is saved by love. These sexy stories will burn up your e-reader while melting your heart.
Featuring:

WINTER DECEPTION by Amy J. Hawthorn
ALASKA’S SNOWY MATE by April Zyon Author
WINTER’S STORM by Gracie Meadows
KISS OF ICE by Kayleigh Malcolm SNOW-KISSED by Lizabeth Scott Author
FROST-BITTEN by Lori King
BY THE LIGHT OF A BLIZZARD by Michel Prince
STORM OF SEDUCTION by Nicole Morgan
SNOW ANGEL by Rose Nickol
SNOW BOUND by TL Reeve

 Romance Rebels Publishing brings you Snowy Knights

------------------------------------------------------------

PREORDER NOW: (Release Date December 13th

Counting down to a New Year...22

There were things that made me happy today (yesterday)....but I forgot to post them.

So instead, I'm going to forgive myself and move onto tomorrow. Because not beating myself up over little mistakes makes me happy.

Counting down to a New Year...23

What made me happy today.....

Okay it was one of those days....you know when everything just doesn't want to go smoothly. Really, I was starting to panic because other than my first cup of coffee there wasn't really anything that made me happy today. (I completely acknowledge that might have had more to do with me than the universe.)

But then it happened....I got home and my wonderful husband said he grocery shopped.

The man is a god in my eyes right now. He went to the grocery store, bought food so we don't starve...HE GOT ME ICECREAM!...and I didn't have to go.

Yup, I'm a happy lady right now. :)

Counting down to a New Year...24

What made me happy today.... Shopping online



I detest crowds...I really, really, do. The thought of going to a mall or a department store this time of year makes me want to break out into hives, curl up into the fetal position in the corner, clutching a sippy cup filled with wine.

Last night, I sat at the computer and did a good part of my shopping online. I was able to find EXACTLY what I wanted, at the lowest price, without running around to different stores and interacting with other humans.

It's not that I'm completely antisocial....but in my day job I work retail and I talk/guide/help people all day. Once I'm done work, all I want to do is hide behind my computer and write. Heck, I get grumpy some days if my family asks me too many questions..... and I LOVE them. lol

I know I'll have to break down and go shopping at some point, but for now I'm going to rock this online gig as much as I can.

Counting down to a New Year...25

What makes me happy today...visiting the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) with my husband and daughter

My daughter is an artist. Right now, she's focused on her classes to build her portfolio because she wants to get into animation next year. One of her projects she had to do was visit the Mystical Landscapes: Masterpieces from Monet, Van Gogh and more exhibit and write a report on it.

It was fascinating to watch the reaction on my adult daughter as we entered the room She literally was clutching my arm and vibrating with excitement. When she set eyes on of her favorite artist's work, she started to cry.

This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where

 the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or less.

I know she first discovered Vincent Van Gogh because of an episode of Dr Who and I thought that was the only reason she still spoke about him. But, today I learned how wrong I was. Seeing her sit there in awe whispering...

 "I can't believe that's really here. It's really here. It's right here in front of me."

She had a similar reaction to Monet's work and spent 5 minutes telling me all about his brush strokes and minute details of his work. As a mum, it was amazing to see the passion she has for art and hear her talk about pictures that have touched her soul. As much as she loved the Monet's, it is Van Gogh who has my daughter's heart on his palette. 

Counting down to a New Year...26

What makes me happy.....The picture hanging in the lobby of the Riu Reggae, Jamaica

This was hanging on a wall in the lobby of our resort and every time I walked past it I laughed to myself.....can you see why?  It drove my friend bananas and I swear she growled every time we passed it.

It's upside down.... or is it?

My husband pointed it out to one of the employees and they nodded gave him the "Be nice to the crazy tourist" smile.

By the end of the week I wouldn't have flipped it around even if they'd let me. It's gravity defying greatness had grown on me.

What do you think? 

Top or Bottom, which way would you hang it?

Counting down to a New Year...27

What makes me happy today.... Starbucks Chile Mocha

I only recently discovered this wonderful hot concoction. It fits me perfectly. Chocolate, caffeine and a touch of spicy heat.  I get an extra shot of espresso in mine because 1. you can never have too much caffine and 2. the chocolate is really rich and I need more a coffee flavour to balance it.

My teenagers have also figured out this is the best way to bribe me into doing almost anything for them....not sure if that's a good or bad thing yet. LoL

Counting down to a New Year...28

What makes me happy.... SIX SENTENCE SUNDAY!

If you're not familiar with it. The goal is to post 6 sentences from your newest book. Easy right :) 

There is always a couple lines in my books that make me grin, sometimes it's because I can hear the sarcasm in my head or it's a private joke that I snuck in there. 

For KISS OF ICE, it's a little quip my heroine, Alice shot at the hero, Erik. It was a moment when I was writing that the words were bypassing my brain and the characters were writing it themselves. 

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    "Never had any complaints, until that last one. I shouldn’t have chosen one sister over the other.” He kept his tone light, trying to tease her anger to the surface. Perhaps some righteous fury would heat her up. 

    Alice shook her head and smacked her mittened hand against his chest. “You’re a Neanderthal.”

    “I wasn’t frozen that long.”

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Snowy Knights: 10 Suspenseful Contemporary and Paranormal Romantic Rescue Stories for only 99 CENTS **10 Full short stories, not snippits or teasers!**

iBooks

Amazon

AmazonUK

Amazon CA

AmazonAU

Kobo

Nook 


This December, snuggle up with 10 BRAND NEW romantic rescue stories! From literal heroes in the snow, to the bad boy whose soul is saved by love. These sexy stories will burn up your e-reader while melting your heart.
Featuring:

WINTER DECEPTION by Amy J. Hawthorn
ALASKA’S SNOWY MATE by April Zyon Author
WINTER’S STORM by Gracie Meadows
KISS OF ICE by Kayleigh Malcolm SNOW-KISSED by Lizabeth Scott Author
FROST-BITTEN by Lori King
BY THE LIGHT OF A BLIZZARD by Michel Prince
STORM OF SEDUCTION by Nicole Morgan
SNOW ANGEL by Rose Nickol
SNOW BOUND by TL Reeve

 Romance Rebels Publishing brings you Snowy Knights

------------------------------------------------------------

PREORDER NOW: (Release Date December 13th