Temptation Tuesday

I've been busy and almost forgot to post today. I'm doing a little holiday decorating, editing, and writing. And I've been looking for cheese ball recipes to take to a Christmas party on Saturday.

But, you don't want to hear about that. I've bombarded readers with blurbs from Diamonds Aren't Forever, and yesterday posted that it's on sale for the holidays. 

So, in the next few weeks, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite Christmas romance novels. 

I love Decadent Publishing's 1Night Stand line. This is one of the first books I read. And, as always, I love Desiree Holt's novels. She puts us in the spirit in this one. The setting is perfect. Read this by a cozy fire with some champagne ladies. It will put you in the mood for love. 

He Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Desiree Holt.

Cody Alvarez needs to find a wife by New Years Day or he will lose the ranch his uncle willed to him. 

Libby Morris just needs, for once in her life, to feel desired. Sensual. Appealing. Especially after an intense reshaping at a high-end spa. 

When Madame Eve of 1Night Stand invites them to Christmas Week at the Castillo Lodge in Alaska, Cody and Libby are not given the names of the partners chosen for them. As they wait to learn the identities of their one-night stands, they discover an incredible spark of chemistry and a connection stronger than either has experienced before. Will spending a very erotic night together ruin their arrangements or offer another option?

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Weekend Writing Warriors 8 Snippet Sunday

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Here's another snippet from book 1 of Diamond series, Diamonds Aren't Forever. In this installment, Peyton gets an up close and personal with Thierry, the other half the brother duo.

 “Hey there, bébé.” He huffed softly. “I been waitin’ to do dis for hours.” He rubbed his sensuous lips over hers.

 His eyes lit up like a black light, beckoning. She felt his large hand splayed between her shoulder blades while the other cupped the back of her head, pulling her closer, molding her body to his, swooping in for another kiss.

 Where Sebastian’s lips demanded Thierry’s coaxed. Where Sebastian’s tongue devoured, Thierry’s skillfully searched. Where Sebastian’s tongue dueled with hers, Thierry’s teased and taunted, drawing her in. Snap, now she was lusting after both men.

Diamonds Aren't Forever is a romance, erotic, mfm mystery. Book 1 sets up the mystery that continues throughout the series.

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Temptation Tuesday

Let me first say, I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I wrote a Thanksgiving post on my other blog, so if you're in the mood to count your blessing, please feel free to read and leave a comment.

Now, Temptation Tuesday wouldn't be complete without a little something sweet. I know you're going to indulge this week. If you've been dieting, you only have a few more days until you can dig into a feast.

Here in the south, we eat dressing. A mixture of cornbread, dried sage, chicken stock, and eggs cooked in the oven until golden brown. I prefer stuffing. I'm not talking about the kind put inside the turkey cavity. That's just gross. But, bread cubes, fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary, maybe some dried fruit along with the chicken stock. It really is tasty.

My favorite items are cranberry sauce, and dessert. I will forgo eating dinner to get my hands on both. Yes, I'm a canned cranberry sauce fanatic. I've had fresh, and I like it, but I grew up on canned cranberry sauce. I wouldn't change it for anyone.



I know you're wondering what all this has to do with temptation? Well, I hope the blurb below gets you going. And just think, if you stick to that diet, you may grab the attention of a hunky man, or men in this case, like Sebastian and Thierry.

“Dieu, you’re beautiful,” Tee said, taking a step back. Peyton tucked her chin into her chest, embarrassed by Tee’s words.

“None of that chère.” Bastian’s finger tugged on her chin. His mouth covered hers in a sensual kiss.

Suddenly Peyton’s feet left the floor. She squealed, but didn’t have time to settle in Bastian’s arms as he gently dropped her on the bed.

\"Pooh.” Peyton pouted up at her lover.

“Tee’s waiting for you, chère.”

Peyton glanced over her shoulder. Her tongue darted out, wetting her suddenly dry lips at the sight. 
Tee lay there looking like a marbled god. His chiseled chest, lightly furred, gave way to granite hard abs.

Diamonds Aren't Forever is a romance, erotic, mfm mystery. Book 1 sets up the mystery that continues throughout the series.

Diamonds Aren't Forever  On sale Thanksgiving Day. 

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Wewriwa - 8Snippet Sunday

Weekend Writing Warriors is a great way to find new authors, get snippets of your favorite authors' works, and get sneak peaks of upcoming books. Visit the link, and thanks for your support.

Here's another snippet from book 1 of Diamond series, Diamonds Aren't Forever.  In this snippet Peyton kisses Sebastian (at this time she doesn't even know his name) to keep her family from finding out the reason he's in her home. 

Merde, she wound her leg along the outside of his thigh, rubbing it like a cat in heat. How had this gone from a simple kiss to sex standing up in seconds? He didn’t really care.  

“Mon Dieu, I need you now.” He spoke through their kiss. Never breaking contact with her mouth, he lifted her, wrapping her legs around him. Cupping both hands beneath her heart shaped ass, grinding his erection into her weeping pussy.

“Yes.” His deep voice reverberated through her like a tuning fork. 

Coughing from the doorway stopped him cold.

Looking up, he saw four pairs of amused eyes on him. His eyes fell on the woman in his arms. She felt right, too right. But like her home, something was off. His eyes narrowed. She’d only kissed him after they arrived. Why? 

Diamonds Aren't Forever is a romance, erotic, mfm mystery. Book 1 sets up the mystery that continues throughout the series.

Diamonds Aren't Forever  On sale Thanksgiving Day. 

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Firday Feature - Amy DeLuca/Patrick

Amy is a two-time Golden Heart finalist (2013 and 2014) who writes Young Adult fiction as Amy DeLuca and Contemporary and Fantasy romance as Amy Patrick.  Her books have won and finaled in many RWA chapter contests, and she is the author of the 20 SOMETHING series. 

I couldn't have given her a better introduction. I was pleased when she asked me to review the series. And I must say, she definitely earned those awards. 

The 20 Something series begins with the novel Channel 20 Something. Mississippi girl, Heidi Haynes, has come home to hide. Well, she did that in the first semester of college, and now years later, she's still hiding in her hometown. Her only outlet is her job at WPLM New station until the new sportscaster, Aric Serrano is hired by the station. Not only does she have to contend with being the weekend anchor, but working closely with Aric. Add into the mix and ex who's hoping to marry her, and a family, who's all up in her business. 

But, that's not all these series have to offer. If you've ever wondered about working as a journalist, or in the news business, Amy delivers a lot of details, and makes it sound interesting.  

Add in two best friends who have your back in every situation and this series is worth reading. 

The series name, 20 Something suggests the news station where it all began, but you can factor in the ages of these young men and women and it adds a whole new meaning as well. 






Book 2 in the series is Mara's story. Heidi and Aric are off on new adventures and so Mara heads home to Providence, a definite career boost, but also to take care of her mother, who suffers from depression. 

All is well until she runs into her ex, Reid Mancini, who happens to be a billionaire. Since she left Providence Mara's motto is to date only himbo's. The term was new to me, which, incidentally, was thrown out in book 1, so I was curious. And I found out a himbo is a gorgeous, but not too smart male. A male bimbo if you will.

That leaves Reid off her radar, but that's not the only reason. Mara too is running scared of a real relationship, and she has her mother to thank for that. Her mother's 'words of wisdom', not, has had Mara seeking one, one night stand after another.

But Reid isn't about to let her get away. I can't say more because I'll give the entire story away. Reid has loved Mara since they were in grade school together, and though she left him, once he sees her again, he stops at nothing to have her.


Still Me, book 3 in the series is Kenley's story. In book one, she went home to Atlanta to marry her fiance. That didn't turn out the way it was planned. And I love how Amy wrote the way her ex dumped her. Nope, not giving that away. Kenley returns to work, and home to her parent's house. Where momma is still working on Kenley to snag a rich husband. WOW, these moms are something. They do a number on their daughters, but not to be manipulative, but out of love. Gotta love our parents. Anyway, Kenley goes to the opposite extreme, dressing down, not wearing make-up and swears off wealthy men. 

But, Larsen Overstreet is doing his best to wear Kenley down. Between him and her mother, Kenley doesn't stand a chance. But Kenley isn't the only one who's not accepting who she really is. This book has the entire cast of characters growing, which makes the title really worth something.

These novels may be sweet romance, but Amy sure has some hot kissing and heavy petting scenes to appeal to those who like more explicit in their romance.


Amy lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two sons and actually craves the heat and humidity of Mississippi, where she grew up. She's been a professional singer and news anchor and currently narrates audio books as well as working as a station host for a Boston TV station.

Connect with Amy at the links below: 

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Books on Amazon.

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STILL ME

Temptation Tuesday - Sebastian

Ladies, here's more on Sebastian.

Sated, pleasantly tipsy, the party winding down, she got into the back of the limo, her cream silk pants whispering over sumptuous leather where she came face to face with tall, dark, and brooding.

It wasn’t that he wasn’t handsome. In fact, quite the opposite if one liked dark, moody men. And who would’ve thought she did. Her body shivered deliciously as his denim blue eyes roamed leisurely over her then and now.

Girl, you’re losing it.

During the ride home, she took in his shoulder length black hair, roman nose, full lips. Sensual is how she’d have described them in her novels. Blue eyes with thick lashes that any woman would sell her soul to have, and his slightly dimpled chin were a contrast to his personality. 

Not surprisingly, he was dressed all in black. Black jeans, jacket, and T-shirt stretched tight across his muscled chest and sinewy arms. And he had the word thug written all over him.

Peyton was well acquainted with men like him. Men that protected their bosses and illegal livelihood without qualms. Men she’d thought were out of her life. Well, at least in the background.  

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