Kick Back Saturday

Hi everyone!
 

Welcome to Kick Back Saturday! In my opinion, one of the best ways to spend a Saturday is to curl up with a book, a delicious cup of coffee or cocktail, and hang out with my writing partner, my sweet pup, Kelly!

Join me every Saturday for a book blurb and a new, tasty drink recipe - coffee or cocktail...?

Take up a book, mix a drink, and kick back.  

Personal rating: 4 of 5 Stars

The Book
 HE WON'T BE DENIED...
Trehan Daciano, known as the Prince of Shadows, has spent his life serving his people—striking in the night, quietly executing any threat to their realm. The coldly disciplined swordsman has never desired anything for himself - until he beholds Bettina, the sheltered ward of two of the Lore’s most fearsome villains.
SHE’S BOUND TO ANOTHER...
Desperate to earn her guardians’ approval after a life-shattering mistake, young Bettina has no choice but to marry whichever suitor prevails—even though she’s lost her heart to another. Yet one lethal competitor, a mysterious cloaked swordsman, invades her dreams, tempting her with forbidden pleasure.
A BATTLE FOR HER BODY AND SOUL
Even if Trehan can survive the punishing contests to claim her as his wife, the true battle for Bettina’s heart is yet to come. And unleashing a millennium’s worth of savage need will either frighten his Bride away - or stoke Bettina’s own desires to a fever pitch....

The Drink 
Hot shot espresso

This recipe from Cosmopolitan looks a bit stronger than the aforementioned coffee formulas on this list. A glass of this caffeinated gold will surely wake you up in the morning, but let’s just say that we hope you like Patrón.

Ingredients:

1 ounce Patrón XO Coffee Liqueur

1 ounce Baileys Original Irish Cream

Double shot of espresso

Steamed milk

Mint sprig, to garnish

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Read more: http://wallstcheatsheet.com/life/6-spiked-caffeine-recipes-for-those-who-like-their-coffee-strong.html/?a=viewall#ixzz3QQhEWFtU

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Kick Back Saturday

Hi everyone!
 

Welcome to Kick Back Saturday! In my opinion, one of the best ways to spend a Saturday is to curl up with a book, a delicious cup of coffee or cocktail, and hang out with my writing partner, my sweet pup, Kelly!

Join me every Saturday for a book blurb and a new, tasty drink recipe - coffee or cocktail...?

Take up a book, mix a drink, and kick back.  

The Book

Bringing Home the Bad Boy (Second Chance #1)
by Jessica Lemmon

Description:

Evan Downey needs a new beginning. Since the death of his wife five years ago, the brilliant tattoo artist has shut himself away in a prison of grief that not even his work can break him out of-and what's worse, Evan knows his son Lyon is bearing the brunt of his seclusion. Moving back to the lake town of Evergreen Cove where he spent his childhood summers is his last chance for a fresh start.

Charlotte Harris knows she owes it to her best friend's memory to help Evan and his son find their way again, but she can't stop her traitorous heart from skipping a beat every time she looks into Evan's mesmerizing eyes. Charlotte is determined to stay strictly in the Friend Zone-until a mind-blowing night knocks that plan by the wayside. Now, if they're brave enough to let it, Charlotte and Evan might just find a love capable of healing their broken hearts . . . 


The Drink

Kiss on the Lips

1 - 1 1/2 oz peach schnapps
4 - 6 ozfrozen mango mix
1 tbsp grenadine syrup

The mango mix should be blended with crushed ice firstly with the schnapps. Pour the schnapps and mango mix into a cocktail glass with the grenadine already placed at the bottom.

Read more: Kiss on the Lips recipe http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink11692.html#ixzz3PifDGjph

Sexy Snippets

Tuesdays just got sexier.

Sexy Snippets is a weekly feature hosted by Reading Between the Wines,

for the 18+ crowd. This Tuesday' snippet is from Caressed by Moonlight (Rulers of Darkness #1).

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Sexy Snippets

Tuesdays just got sexier.

This Tuesday' snippet is from Caressed by Moonlight (Rulers of Darkness #1).

~ His hands skipped down her hips, across her belly to the place she yearned for him to touch. One long finger dipped into her as his mouth came to mate with hers. Dorian stroked her until she was close to oblivion. He undid his trousers and drove in deep.~

  

Caressed by Moonlight

Dorian Vlakhos is no ordinary aristocrat. He is a vampire king, who will do anything to save his clan from complete annihilation, before an ancient curse can claim his immortal life.

Penniless and orphaned, Victoria Kingston has nothing to bring to a marriage, yet she must shackle an unsuspecting gentleman into marriage by the end of the month or forfeit her rights as guardian of her younger sister. With the help of her dearest friend, Victoria begins her hunt, and vows to stay far away from the dark, mysterious, Dorian Vlakhos.

After meeting the beautifully innocent Miss Kingston, Dorian had to have her. He would do absolutely anything to make Victoria his. One sweet stolen kiss would bring them together while a force, more powerful than any vampire would bind them for all eternity. But treachery, war, and death rule Dorian’s dark world and Victoria would be fortunate to survive.

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Review of Caressed by Night

Caressed by Night (Rulers of Darkness #2) has received an new review. Riverina Romantics has given Caressed by Night 4 of 5 Hearts and 4 of 5 Flames for hotness rating. 

Caressed by Night
Dimitri Arsov, the last remaining pure vampire, was thought to be dead for the past four hundreds years. Now, he is back and has a score to settle with the traitor that had tried to kill him centuries ago. But as he waits for his prey to blindly step into his carefully laid trap, his overwhelming hunger for blood is triggered when he saves a beautiful art historian.

Kerstyn Ingmar’s life was normal and straight up boring until the night she is rescued by the dangerously sexy, powerfully mesmerizing, Dimitri. Unable to resist his diamond blue eyes and intense kisses, she is drawn into his world of darkness and closer to her impending doom.

While their desire consumes them, Dimitri is haunted by images of a bloody and deadly future. As his enemies draw near, he must find a way to save his mate from her destiny before fate destroys them both.

Reviewed by Alyssa

This was another great book in the Rulers of Darkness series. I loved how the events in this one played out and flowed into each other. It really felt like it was smooth and non-stop and it built all the tension and drama in a way that kept me turning pages. I’m really excited to see where things will go with Sonya and Falcon. And poor Hadrian! I hope things work out of him too! Excited to see what the next book will bring...Read More.

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Sexy Snippets

Tuesdays just got sexier.

Sexy Snippets is a weekly feature hosted by Reading Between the Wines,

for the 18+ crowd.

 ~ His kiss was rough and raw. Devouring. His hands roamed her back, massaging as they went down

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Twitter Thursday

Welcome to Twitter Thursday!

Today's is from Surrender to the Chase

~The Under Realm Assassin was her mate.~

Review of The Darkest Pleasure

Amazon            B&N

The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld #3)
by Gena Showalter
4.5 stars of 5

Description:

Reyes is a man possessed. Bound by the demon of pain, he is forbidden to know pleasure. Yet he craves a mortal woman, Danika Ford, more than breath and will do anything to claim her--even defy the gods.Danika is on the run. For months she's eluded the Lords of the Underworld, immortal warriors who won't rest until she and her family have been destroyed. But her dreams are haunted by Reyes, the warrior whose searing touch she can't forget. Yet a future together could mean death to all they both hold dear....
(From Goodreads)

Review:

This is the third installment within Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld series, and focuses on Reyes - the lord possessed by the demon of pain. Reyes is forced

Sexy Snippets

Tuesdays just got sexier.

Sexy Snippets is a weekly feature hosted by Reading Between the Wines,

for the 18+ crowd.

Holiday Giveaway Winner!

HI!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. My favorite thing about this time of year is spending it with my family - and eating a ton of delicious Italian food. My family is loud, crazy, loving, caring, and very competitive.

 I'd like to announce the winner of the wreaths: Dr. Seuss. YAY! That colorful wreath was crafted by my team: my mom, my husband, and I!
Also, the winner of the Amazon Gift Card/A Bewitching Christmas giveaway is Deb Pelletier!

Thank you all for participating and I hope you a fantastic new year! Please, be on the look out for Surrender to the Chase (Under Realm Assassins #2).

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Kick Back Saturday

Hi everyone!
 

Welcome to Kick Back Saturday! In my opinion, one of the best ways to spend a Saturday is to curl up with a book, a delicious cup of coffee or cocktail, and hang out with my writing partner, my sweet pup, Kelly!

Join me every Saturday for a book blurb and a new, tasty drink recipe - coffee or cocktail...?

Take up a book, mix a drink, and kick back.  

The Book

Tender Rebel (Malory - Anderson Family, #2)
by Johanna Lindsey

Scottish heiress Roslynn Chadwick needs the safety of marriage to protect her from an unscrupulous cousin and from the army of fortune-hunting scoundrels who covet her wealth and beauty. And Anthony Malory is everything she has been warned against.

A ruthless, irresistibly handsome English rogue, Malory's sensual blue eyes speak of limitless pleasures. How she wishes she dare to love such a man... to believe the whispered murmurings of his passionate promise... and to follow the enchanting dream...

I give it 5 of 5 Stars!

The Drink 

French Kiss

Ingredients :

- 1 oz vodka

- 1 oz raspberry liqueur

- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (cointreau, grand marnier...)

- 1 oz whipping cream

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Use a "Shaker" for French Kiss drink recipe

Shake and strain into a champagne flute. Garnish with a speared cherry or raspberry, and serve.
Serve in "Champagne Flute" Garnish: No 

 

 

 

Happy Holidays

Misteltoe Madness 2014: Amanda J. Greene

Thank you for stopping by That’s What I’m Talking About for today’s Mistletoe Madness spot. For a line up of all of the authors featured here and at The Book Nympho, and to enter the overall event giveaway for a free book (two chances to win!), please click on the image above or go to the kickoff post on November 26, 2014.
Today’s Mistletoe Madness author is…
(originally posted on 12/20/14 @ That's What I'm Talking About)

Amanda J. Greene

Book: Surrender to the Chase Release Date: December 2014 Publisher: self-published

Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season. I’d like to thank the fantastic women who worked hard to coordinate and host the Mistletoe Madness.
My recent winter release, Surrender to the Chase (Under Realm Assassins, #2) is not holiday themed, but the characters would love to share with you their take on the 12 days (nights) of Christmas.

“The holiday season,” Ethan sighed and shook his head. “I’m asked often if I celebrate the holidays. They seemed to think that since I’m a vampire I don’t partake in the festivities.” His wide shoulders rolled with a shrug. “No, I don’t eat much and my drink of choice is blood with a shot of whiskey rather than the traditional eggnog – but I do relish a good party.”
Fraya untied the silk bow and lifted the top of neatly wrapped gift box Ethan had set on the bed. He stood beside her, a sexy smile gracing his lips. A white envelope rested atop of pillow of red tissue paper.
“I’m not going to find a dead rat or a severed head in here, am I?”
“Honey, I’m an assassin not a barbarian.”
Fraya pulled the card free and read, “Something naughty for each of the twelve nights of Christmas.”
Fraya turned the box over, emptying the contents on the bed. She eagerly sifted through the tissue paper revealing one sexy item after another.
Ethan took the card and continued to read, “One blind fold. Two bottles of warming massage oil. Three pairs of silk stockings. Four bottles of Champaign, which are in the fridge.”
“Four?”
“You’re right. I should have gotten eight.”
Fraya laughed. “What? Why?”
“They need to last us all 12 nights.”
“Let me put your fears to rest, vampire. This werewolf doesn’t need any liquid courage to mount you,” she teased. Flames of desire sparked in his eyes and she smiled.
He kept reading, “A small assortment of various scented bubble bath.  A dozen chocolate covered strawberries. Seven candles.”
“Naturally, we’ve got to have mood lighting.”
He nodded in agreement. “Eight lover’s coupons redeemable for whatever you desire.”
Fraya snatched the tiny notebook up. “Can’t wait to use these. I’ll take a back rub. Maybe a foot massage. Oh, I know, a mani pedi.”
Ethan rolled his eyes.
“You said whatever I desire.”
He grumbled.  “Nine different types of lingerie in an assortment of colors. P.S. my favorite is the blue baby doll. Ten pairs of lady’s under garments, again in an assortment of colors.”
Fraya tossed a black pair panties at him. The silk hit his chest and fell back on the mattress. “Some of these are crotchless.”
Ethan’s heart stopping smile returned. “They have a matching bra.”
She couldn’t stop her giggle. “Let me guess, it’s also missing some material.”
He gave her a wink. “Eleven pieces of melt able chocolate.” His hungry gaze traveled down her sumptuous frame. His body went hard as he imagined licking the decadent chocolate from her sweet spots.  “And last, but most definitely not least, a list detailing a minimum of twelve different position for us to enjoy.”
Fraya plucked the card from his hand and let the white paper fall to the ground. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she rose to her tip toes. Ethan gripped her hips and pulled her closer, pressing her body against his.
“This was a great gift. Well thought out.” She lightly brushed her lips against his. Ethan’s growl vibrated his chest.  Fraya ran her hands through his hair. “I’d say you have no plans on leaving the bedroom,” she whispered.
“Like I said. I relish a good party.”
Ethan claimed her mouth with a fierce kiss.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I wish you all the best and happy reading!

Coming Soon

About the Book:

Checkmate…
A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.
Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.
But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?

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Rulers of Darkness SALE!

Hi everyone!!

I hope you are all having a lovely holiday season.
From now until January 3rd, the Rulers of Darkness series is on SALE. 

Caressed by Moonlight for $.99 cents (reg. $2.99) - Amazon & Nook

Caressed by Night for $1.99 (reg. $3.99) - Amazon & Nook

Caressed by a Crimson for $1.99 (reg. $3.99) - Amazon & Nook

Caressed by Shadows for $.99cents (reg. $2.99) - Amazon & Nook



Caressed by Moonlight
Dorian Vlakhos is no ordinary aristocrat. He is a vampire king, who will do anything to save his clan from complete annihilation, before an ancient curse can claim his immortal life. Penniless and orphaned, Victoria Kingston has nothing to bring to a marriage, yet she must shackle an unsuspecting gentleman into marriage by the end of the month or forfeit her rights as guardian of her younger sister. With the help of her dearest friend, Victoria begins her hunt, and vows to stay far away from the dark, mysterious, Dorian Vlakhos. After meeting the beautifully innocent Miss Kingston, Dorian had to have her. He would do absolutely anything to make Victoria his. One sweet stolen kiss would bring them together while a force, more powerful than any vampire, would bind them for all eternity, but treachery, war, and death rule Dorian’s dark world and Victoria would be fortunate to survive.


Caressed by Night
Dimitri Arsov, the last remaining pure vampire, was thought to be dead for the past four hundreds years. Now, he is back and has a score to settle with the traitor that had tried to kill him centuries ago. But as he waits for his prey to blindly step into his carefully laid trap, his overwhelming hunger for blood is triggered when he saves a beautiful art historian.
Kerstyn Ingmar’s life was normal and straight up boring until the night she is rescued by the dangerously sexy, powerfully mesmerizing, Dimitri. Unable to resist his diamond blue eyes and intense kisses, she is drawn into his world of darkness and closer to her impending doom.
While their desire consumes them, Dimitri is haunted by images of a bloody and deadly future. As his enemies draw near, he must find a way to save his mate from her destiny before fate destroys them both.


Caressed by a Crimson Moon
Consumed by madness and tormented by dark memories of blood and death, Hadrian Lucretius, King of the Validus Clan, has returned after living in self-imposed exile for nearly three hundred and fifty years.
To maintain peace with the vampires, Eva Maldonado is offered as a sacrifice to the crazed vampire king by her father, the alpha of the Silveria Shifter Pack. Hadrian’s reputation is both legendary and lethal; he is ruthless, bloodthirsty, lusty, and soulless. When Eva arrives at the ancient fortress high in the Carpathian Mountains, she is shocked to find a ravaged man with dark burning eyes filled with loneliness and dangerous desire.
Would she be his lover…or his prey? His savior…or his victim? Would Hadrian lure her into madness or would their perilous passion be their redemption?


Caressed by Shadows
Black Knight, Falcon Kenwrec is powerful, relentless, and fiercely loyal, his only allegiance – to his king. But he is torn between duty and desire when the war between the vampire clans and the Red Order hunters escalates and the enemy captures the one woman he longs to claim as his own, Sonya Rebane, Queen of the Voidukas Clan. Falcon will risk everything to save her, even if it means forsaking his king.
After weeks of imprisonment, Sonya is stunned when the chivalrous knight that she has secretly loved from afar appears outside her cell. As they fight and struggle to elude their enemies, they must battle their overwhelming attraction for each other and their love that is forbidden.
As every perilous moment draws them closer together, every smoldering kiss drives them to the brink of a passionate destruction. Will they be able to resist temptation? Or will their love be their ruin?