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Readings for a Winter Solstice: A #BookFair for Magical, #Paranormal and Spooky #Books

Readings for a Winter Solstice:

A Book Fair for Magical, Paranormal, and Spooky Books

Included in this book fair is my upcoming paranormal shifter romance, Loving Boone.

Beth-Ann Miller returns to her family home to find chaos erupting between her family and their shape-shifting neighbors. Her father is convinced the were-cougar clan is responsible for the murders occurring in their area and interrogates one of the shifters, Boone Evans, her childhood sweetheart. When Boone declares several members of his shifter family have gone missing including his little brother, Beth-Ann suspects someone else is behind both the murders and abductions.

Boone never expected to see Beth-Ann again. When she frees him from her father's cabin and promises to help find his brother, Boone doesn't plan on rekindling their passionate love affair or facing the pain of past mistakes. Nor does he plan on coming face to face with the man responsible for altering his family's life forever.

With men hunting the were-cougars, can Beth-Ann and Boone risk all to have a future together? Or is loving Boone too high a price to pay?

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Rockin Around the Christmas Tree #BookFair #books

Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Book Fair is happening right now!
It ends January 1st! 

Looking for some books to read during your holiday vacation? This book fair is packed with books of all genres and lengths. There's something for everyone.

My paranormal fantasy romance, Ice Princess, is included in this book fair with the boxed set Fire & Ice. Time is running out to grab this limited edition collection of paranormal and fantasy romances. For only $0.99, you can't go wrong!

Inside this boxed set you'll find romances by several bestselling authors that you don't want to miss.

Fire and Ice... they are two of the most powerful elements known to man.

From the tiniest of sparks to a blazing inferno, fire is an intense energy that can consume anything in its path.

Ice is it's unrelenting and frigid counterpart that can startle your sense and make you shiver.

When put together, you'll find a force that is stronger than anything you'll ever encounter. If you love the paranormal and can't get enough of romance, then this set is exactly what you need in your library.

With mythical creatures, vampires, shapeshifters, and supernatural of all kinds, you're sure to find something that will awaken your senses and set your soul on fire as you tremble with delight.

Including stories from:

Laura Greenwood, Nicole Morgan, Desiree Holt, Nikki Landis, Suzanne Jenkins, Lesli Richardson, Candace Sams, Jocelyn Dex, Laurie Treacy, Krista Ames, Deelylah Mullin, Mercer Norris, Tricia Schneider, Trevann Rogers, Jeffrey Bardwell, Jessica Ripley, Ashlee Nicole Bye, Stacy-Deanne, K.L. Bone, Jayelle Morgan

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Ice Princess

Princess Lily is determined to save her kingdom from the evil influence of the sorcerer in their midst. When she makes her stand, he curses her beloved to turn into a dragon and casts a spell that seals her in a block of ice where she will sleep for all eternity.

Eternity arrives earlier than expected when Rick Stamos tears down a wall to the tavern he's renovating. He never expects to find a woman encased in ice hidden in his basement. After melting the ice, he's more surprised when the woman wakes and claims he is her beloved.

Did the spell that kept Lily frozen for so long also curse Rick? Is he really her beloved or a stranger with the same face?







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#BookReview ~ Mischief and Mistletoe #HolidayRomance

Mischief and Mistletoe by Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, Joanna Bourne, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Cara Elliot, Anne Gracie, Susan King

Unwrap the most romantic of Regency delights in this sparkling holiday collection...

Christmastime in England--a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he's always loved, to a vicar's daughter who pretends to be a saucy went, these holiday tales will make you curl up in front of the fire for a memorable season of mischief and mistletoe...



My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Review

There are eight holiday romances included in this anthology and I enjoyed all of them. I admit, I even got a little teary-eyed over a few of them. Because these are all short stories and there are so many, I'm only going to try to write my thoughts in a sentence or two for each.

She Stoops to Wenchdom by Mary Jo Putney ~ Oh, this was an exciting one to start off the book. The heroine disguises herself as a barmaid for a chance to kiss the handsome hero so she can stop pining after him. I loved the interaction between these two. This is one of those stories that are so good, I'd like to read a longer version.

Miss Brockhurst's Christmas Campaign by Jo Beverley ~ This was probably my favorite in this collection. Penelope Brockhurst has been in love with Ross Skerries since childhood, but she never thought he'd feel the same about her. Now she's to spend Christmas with him and his family as well as a woman who is interested in marriage with him. Watching Penelope's interactions with Ross and her rival were entertaining to say the least. Loved it!

Intrigue and Mistletoe by Joanna Bourne ~ This had so much story in it that I would have preferred to read a full-length novel. There was a lot of backstory to this couple.

Wench in Wonderland by Patricia Rice ~ This was another favorite! I cried with this one. The poor hero is overwhelmed with his responsibilities and his household is a mess. In sweeps the heroine, with a mistaken identity issue, who manages to fit perfectly into his life. But when her true identity is revealed, is it possible for them to have a happily-ever-after?

On a Wicked Winter's Night by Nicola Cornick ~ A sweet story of a second chance romance and the fear of discovery.

Weathering the Storm by Cara Elliot ~ This was different from the typical Regency romances that I've read, but enjoyable.

The Mistletoe Bride by Anne Gracie ~ To date, I've loved every Anne Gracie novel I've ever read and this short story is no different. It's another case of mistaken identity as a woman traveling to live with her miserly uncle is mistaken for the "mail-order-like" bride that the hero needs to secure his inheritance. I loved this one!

A Wilder Wench by Susan King ~ In one short story, this author includes the tale of several generations of family as the heroine is forced to take drastic measures to save her brother.


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My Earliest Memory ~ Long and Short Reviews Blog Challenge

Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews.

Today's topic: My Earliest Memory

My memories go back quite a ways considering I remember when my parents brought my new baby brother home from the hospital when he was born. I was convinced they were bringing me a new doll to play with when I first saw him. I was 2 years-old when my brother was born.

I also remember a time when my mother was changing my baby brother's diaper and he peed like a fountain. All over my mom. I remember her scream of surprise and then her burst of laughter. I remember being shocked at witnessing this. And now I still laugh when I think of it! In fact, I'm pretty sure my baby brother peed more than once while my mom changed his diaper. I have vague memories of me warning her whenever she changed him.

I also have distinct memories of my grandfather who passed away a few months after my brother was born. I had a clear image of opening the front door to my grandparents' house to see my pappap sitting in a chair by the window. He turned to face me. As soon as he saw me, his face lit into a brilliant smile and he got off the chair to the floor where he sat on hands and knees to talk with me. I still recall the emotions I felt when I saw my pappap, the joy and warmth that filled me with his smile.

I had questioned that memory when I was older. It didn't make sense to me at the time, because everyone knew the chair by the window was my Nana's chair. Only she sat there. When I asked her about it, she told me that the chair originally belonged to my pappap. She only started sitting in it after he died. 

I realized then that it wasn't my imagination when I pictured my grandfather, it was a memory. 

I also remember his funeral. I remember being in a long room filled with people. My father was carrying me around and I was wearing a dress. I remember seeing my grandfather sleeping in the box which I thought strange. I was confused why he was asleep and not playing with me. 

I have more memories of my grandfather, but these are the strongest and the ones that I'm sure were not my imagination. My family often told me as I grew older about how much my Pappap Bud loved me and my baby brother. He loved to play with us and every time I think of him, I still smile. The love I felt for him as a toddler continued to grow, even after he was gone. And although I barely knew him, I still miss him.

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Beth-Ann Miller returns to her Tennessee moutain home to find chaos erupting between her family and their shape-shifting neighbors. Her father is convinced the were-cougar clan is responsible for the murders occurring in their area and interrogates one of the shifters, Boone Evans, her childhood sweetheart. When Boone declares several members of his shifter family have gone missing including his little brother, Beth-Ann suspects someone else is behind both the murders and abductions.

Boone never expected to see Beth-Ann again. When she frees him from her father's cabin and promises to help find his brother, Boone doesn't plan on rekindling their passionate love affair or facing the pain of past mistakes. Nor does he plan on coming face to face with the man responsible for altering his family's life forever.

With men hunting the were-cougars, can Beth-Ann and Boone risk all to have a future together? Or is loving Boone too high a price to pay? 

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Stock Up Your Bookshelves ~ Winter Is Coming #Giveaway Hop

It's December! How did that happen? The last month of this decade. It's the time of year when I love to watch holiday movies and holiday romances. I have a box where I keep all of my Christmas DVD's and books that I get out every year. Really, I do.

This is what I have on my holiday TBR list for December:

Mischief and Mistletoe

Stories from Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, Joanna Bourne, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Cara Elliot, Anne Gracie, and Susan King 

Unwrap the most romantic of Regency delights in this sparkling holiday collection...

Christmastime in England - a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he's always loved, to a vicar's daughter who pretends to be a saucy wench, these holiday tales will make you curl up in front of the fire for a memorable season of mischief and mistletoe...

Jingle Spells

Jingle Spells is a feel-good holiday collection of witch-themed tales, from a witch hunt at the winter solstice, to a Christmas dinner in danger of being ruined by an imp. Here you will find a sparkly pair of shoes holding one woman's destiny, and a magical, mystery-solving cup of latte. Meet a broken young woman unaware of the powers she possesses, and a teenage boy with the fate of the world on his shoulders.

Featuring short stories from veteran authors Jennifer Laslie, Sidonia Rose, and Heather Marie Adkins, and introducing Sammi Cox, Brittany White, and K. Laslie. Sit back with a steaming mug, light up the fireplace, and enjoy these six tales of magic, mayhem, and love.

How the Bear Stole Christmas


Andi needed to put some distance between her and her cheating fiance.

When an opportunity to run a friend's coffee shop for the winter season lands her in the path of the surly man that the locals call "the Grinch" will she be able to see beneath his gruff exterior to discover that the California Grizzly never really went extinct?

A Caribbean Christmas

Catherine Duncan is down on her luck.

Life is stressful enough for the hardworking single mom when she gets unexpectedly fired from her job. Right before Christmas. But her sister is there to cheer her up, with the gift of a vacation to Jamaica, to take her mind off all the stress.

Enter Derek - tall, dark, handsome, and everything Cathy needs to refresh her weary spirits, and have some fun for the first time in forever. But Derek is not all that he seems.

A businessman with an overbearing father, he ropes Cathy into a fake fiancee agreement that promises to end her financial troubles. Feeling skeptical, but desperate for the money, Cathy wonders if this sexy man will end up turning her Jamaican vacation into a perfect paradise, or a complete nightmare...

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~Tricia

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Secret Admirer's Christmas Wish #2 by @Pendarielraye

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“Secret Admirer’s Christmas Wish #2”

 When a former ugly duckling and the former class heart-throb come together as adults, they find out they have more in common than they realized.

Glenda Shaw knows firsthand what it’s like to be an ugly duckling, and now, she is roped into helping to organize her tenth-year class reunion. The speaker this year is none other than Hunter Teegs, the object of her dreams since their sophomore year in high school. She’s a dedicated social worker with a heart the size of Texas, but her hectic schedule doesn’t allow much time for dating or entertainment.

Hunter Teegs is a self-made financial powerhouse with a boatload of charisma and a winning sense of humor. He’s also a notorious womanizer and heartbreaker. He has no interest in settling down any time soon, if ever. To make matters worse, he has recently noticed details from his childhood that cause him to question everyone and everything he’s come to believe.

When Glenda and Hunter are brought together again, fireworks nearly knock both of them off their feet, and not necessarily in a good way. Glenda knows more than one secret about Hunter, and sharing the most crucial one could mean the end of their relationship before it even gets started.

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Glenda felt the heat from Hunter’s hand on her lower back. The way he’d looked at her! It astounded her. Yes, she had grown up, but she’d never met anyone recently who’d known her back then. Hunter hadn’t really known her either, he’d just looked at her…once.

His small speech about how this would be good for her? She never looked at it like that before. All she had thought was how humiliating it might be. His reaction swayed her. Maybe.

If he, the most popular guy in school, thought she wouldn’t be humiliated, then maybe she should give it a chance. She did need to get over her stigma, leave the past in the past. After all, that was all she had been doing these last ten years – leaving her geek past behind her. Maybe Hunter was right. Face these people head on and look them right in the eye, show them what she was really made of. Not run away like the shy girl she had been back then.

They went in and walked down the halls while Glenda tried to steady her heartbeat, keep her mind focused on the task at hand instead of getting lost in the myriad of physical and emotional responses just being close to Hunter evoked. Even after ten years, not much had changed, and that not only included the appearance of the school, but her feelings for Hunter. The realization made her uneasy, to say the least, and her back radiated heat where he touched her.

The halls were still lined with Scholar’s Bowl trophies and tributes to former students, and to her surprise, her name was among them.

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Support #SmallBusinessSaturday - Shop Indie, Shop Local #BlackFriday

I encourage you to think of small business owners this holiday season. These are the people who rely on the income from their sales to buy food for their families, pay their rent/mortgage, and heat their homes. These are authors, artists, farmers, local shop owners, and those who make hand-made jewelry and crafts. Without your support, they might not be able to continue creating these products for others to enjoy.

If you're unable to purchase anything, that's okay. Times are tough. I've been there. But there are other ways besides buying that can support small business. Tell your friends about them, like and share posts on Facebook and Twitter, follow them on social media, write reviews (even if it's just a short few lines). I promise you, small business owners will appreciate all that you can do for them!

Here are several authors in this book fair who have priced their books at #99cents for a limited time. You'll find all types of genres in this fair.

As I am one of those authors trying to provide an income to take care of my family, I am keenly aware of how much I appreciate readers like you who support us. Truly!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

 

 Here are some other indie authors who deserve your support!

  

  

I hope you find something that entertains you! 

Happy reading and happy shopping this weekend!

~Tricia

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#BlackFriday #BookSale! All Genres - All Books Only #99cents 11/29 - 12/1

Need some new books to read? Check out this book fair for some incredible savings! These books are all discounted to 99 cents for a limited time only! Hurry and grab some books to read! Or maybe buy some for a friend!

Fire & Ice is included in this book sale. If you love paranormal and fantasy romance, then you're sure to find something in this collection of books by several bestselling authors. 

Fire and Ice...they are two of the most powerful elements known to man.

From the tiniest sparks to a blazing inferno, fire is an intense energy that can consume anything in its path.

Ice is it's unrelenting and frigid counterpart that can startle your senses and make you shiver. When put together, you'll find a force that is stronger than anything you'll ever encounter.

If you love the paranormal and can't get enough of romance, then this set is exactly what you need in your library.

While you're shopping for books, remember that many of these authors rely on the income from their book sales to support their families. After you buy the book and read it, do a good deed and write a short review for the book. It doesn't have to be long, just a short note that you enjoyed the book. Reviews are important and help authors sell more which will help them put food on the table for their kids. Trust me, it makes a difference! So if you want to send some good positive vibes into the Universe, write a review for an author. They'll appreciate it more than you know!

Also, if you want to learn more about good vibes, check out the post I wrote for Sweet 'N Sexy Divas about being thankful and grateful and discovering how helpful a gratitude journal has been for me.

I hope you find something that entertains you! 

Happy reading and happy shopping this weekend!

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Books That Influenced My Life - Long and Short Reviews Blogging Challenge

Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews.

This week's topic: Books That Influenced My Life 

I enjoyed reading when I was a kid, but it wasn't until I read Sweet Valley Twins: #1 Best Friends that I became an avid reader. I devoured this series! My mom bought a bag full of these books for me to read one year for summer vacation. This series turned me into a voracious reader!

Romance of the Rose by Claire Delacroix was the first romance novel that I ever read. This book influenced my reading tastes. I fell in love with the romance genre, so much that eventually I started writing my own.

This may not be the best book on writing that I've ever read, but it was a great start. I found it tucked away in my mother's library, years after she passed away. I was already interested in writing, having written several short stories of my own, but reading this book sparked the desire to learn more about the craft of writing. The direction of my life changed because of this book. 

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FIRE & ICE

Fire and Ice...they are two of the most powerful elements known to man.

From the tiniest sparks to a blazing inferno, fire is an intense energy that can consume anything in its path.

Ice is it's unrelenting and frigid counterpart that can startle your senses and make you shiver. When put together, you'll find a force that is stronger than anything you'll ever encounter.

If you love the paranormal and can't get enough of romance, then this set is exactly what you need in your library.

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