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Knighthood

Knighthood

When you think of knights, you probably think of the gallant plate armored man atop a beautiful steed.  Did you ever wonder what it took to become a knight?  It was no easy task. It all started at a very young age, usually seven years old, when the child of a nobleman or knight would […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #3 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #3 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success, whatever the field, I would pick the trait of persistence. Determination. The will to endure to the end, to get knocked down seventy times […]

First Kiss Friday – The Heart of a Soiled Dove by Sarah Jae Foster

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Sarah Jae Foster, author of inspirational historical romance The Heart of a Soiled Dove.  Welcome Sarah Jae!  Here’s the first kiss between Aurora Young and Donovan Ramsey. “Three hundred and fifty dollars.” The air tingled, an uncertain shadow lingered, smothering everyone. Donovan’s deep voice carried an echo in the […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #2 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #2 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” – Pope John […]

First Kiss Friday – The Promise by Dana D’Angelo

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Dana D’Angelo, author of medieval Christmas novella The Promise.  Welcome Dana!  Here’s the first kiss between Lady Estella de Leraye and Sir Gavin the Bold. She stared at him as if she had never seen a half naked man before. And maybe she never did. That thought intrigued him enough […]

First Kiss Friday – A Member of the Council by Lynn Cahoon

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Lynn Cahoon, author of paranormal romance A Member of the Council.  Welcome Lynn!  Here’s the first kiss between Ty Wallace and Parris McCall. Ty ignored her question, glancing up at her, he took in a breath. The woman wasstunning. Being this close to her, he imagined taking her in […]