First Kiss Friday – Playing For Keeps by Cynthia Owens

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Cynthia Owens, author of contemporary romance Playing For Keeps.  Welcome Cynthia!  Here’s the first kiss between Katie and Lucas. “Katie—” he abruptly changed the subject—“do you have any idea how much I want to kiss you right now?” She shook her head in confusion, a few stray curls blowing into […]

The Medieval Jousting Tournament

The clash of jousting lance against steel shield.  The anxious wait to see if one of the riders would be unhorsed.  But what I have found in my research is that there is so much more to jousting then I have realized. In my research for my new novel, I have come to understand what […]

First Kiss Friday – Her Unbridled Cowboy by Donna Michaels

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Donna Michaels, author of contemporary romance Her Unbridled Cowboy.  Welcome Donna!  Here’s the first kiss between Kerri Masters and Connor McCall.  (Set up: Kerri’s goaded by Connor into kissing him under the mistletoe at a party)   Ignoring everyone, Kerri sat right down on Connor’s lap causing him to […]

Reader’s Crown Finalist!

Reader’s Crown Finalist!

Angel’s Assassin, my medieval romance, is a finalist in RomCon’s Readers Crown contest in the Historical category!  I’m thrilled and proud and honored!  Take a look at this excellent romance. “This is the quintessential historical romance–practically perfect in every way.” –My Devotional Thoughts “Angel’s Assassin is how Historical Romance is supposed to be.” – Overflowing […]

First Kiss Friday – Losing Penny (Rose Arbor) by Kristy Tate

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Kristy Tate, author of contemporary romance Losing Penny (Rose Arbor).  Welcome Kristy!  Here’s the first kiss between Penny Lee and Drake Islington. They stood in the moonlight, Drake’s arms holding her against him. He looked down at her upturned face, his eyes as dark as the night sky. The […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #24 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #24 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “YOU! Yes you, the one reading this. You are beautiful, talented, amazing, and simply the best at being you.” – Unknown

First Kiss Friday – A Knight’s Vengeance by Catherine Kean

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Catherine Kean, author of historical romance A Knight’s Vengeance.  Welcome back Catherine!  Here’s the first kiss between Geoffrey de Lanceau and Lady Elizabeth Brackendale. With a strangled cry, Elizabeth broke free of his grip. She whirled and bolted toward the trestle table. De Lanceau’s laughter chased her. Pace by pace, he […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #23 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #23 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Life is meaningless only if we allow it to be. Each of us has the power to give life meaning, to make our time and our bodies and our words into instruments of love and hope.” – Tom Head

First Kiss Friday – Tango in Paradise by Elysa Hendricks

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Elysa Hendricks, author of contemporary romance Tango in Paradise.  Welcome back Elysa!  Here’s the first kiss between Jason Blackhawk and Darcy “DC” Camden. Suddenly DC wanted – needed to get closer – to feel Jase’s life affirming warmth. Careful not to touch his injured arm, she leaned into him. Beneath […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #22 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #22 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson