Welcome to The Freedom Hop.  This is a great way to thank all the service men who have dedicated their lives to serving our country.  I'd also want to recognize the police, fireman and EMS workers who work to help us every day. What better way to thank all the men and women who serve our country then honor this year the police who are out on the street every day keeping us safe. Leave a comment and your email address for a chance to win a copy of The Boardwalk.   Excerpt from THE BOARDWALK When she heard strains of guitar in the distance, her memories faded away. She hadn’t heard the music in days. Now that she finally had the time, she planned to find the musician who brought such sweet melodies to her ears. The music led her to the jungle gym by the bocce ball courts. A few days ago she heard the same Beatles song being played at the opposite end of the boardwalk at Midland Beach/Miller Field. She decided to investigate, walking the path under the tr...

Welcome to this weeks Tuesday Tales to word prompt Mother.  I'd like to wish all the ladies a Happy Mother's Day. This is the next scene from my WIP. Erika was taken back by her gesture.   Sophia wasn’t one to cry or show any emotion.   The last time she cried was at her mother’s funeral over ten years ago.   Even then, she made a quick recovery explaining she understood he was sick and that it was his time. The pain Sophia had been enduring all this time became evident, something she didn’t see cloud with her own divorce.   Reaching out, Erika placed her hand on Sophia’s shoulder as Sophia rested her head against her chest sobbing. “Talk to me.   What’s going on?” “I don’t know where to begin.” “Before you start, tell me why didn’t confide in me that there were problems in your marriage?” “I wanted to but the timing wasn’t right,” Sophia said wiping her tears.   “The night I came over to talk to you is the night I saw you ...

Welcome to My Book Boyfriend Blog Hop.  I am so excited to be a part of this and to be able to share with you one of my boyfriends from my WIP The Right Pitch. A man in uniform, especially athletes is an instant turn on for me.  I love sports and enjoy watching the game as much as I love the men in their uniforms.  That's why I have brought  the sports theme back into my books.  Creating the main character, especially during baseball season makes the story more realistic. Richie Raggalio is every women's dream.  He is tall, slender yet muscular, smooth olive complexion and throws a mean fastball.  When his big brown eyes stare you down, you melt, yearning to feel his lips crushed against yours.  He has a ninety-eight miles an hour fastball, and beware, when he throws his curve ball.  His uniform hugs every muscle in his body perfectly, not leaving any sag in his tight muscle butt.  When the ball releases from his hand, yo...

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales to the word prompt free. I am so excited to be back on board with this wonderful group of authors. To bring you up-to-date, Erika is moving from the house she shared with her husband and kids.  She is now divorced and moving on with her life.  I left off with Erika and her best friend Sophia reflecting on the past and now Erika's future. “I have to admit I’m a tad bit jealous of your new beginning.” “Why?” “The adventure...the thrill of being free...the newness...” “The newness of what?” “Of starting over again.   The thrill of the first kiss...the first time he touches you...” “If anything is going to be touching me under the covers, it’s going to be the vibrator you bought me last Christmas.” “And is it still in the box?”   Sophia asked leaning her shoulder into hers. “Don’t be a wise ass,” Erika laughed.   “You know how I feel about using toys.   If I’m going to have any kind of orgasm, i...

This weekend Secret Cravings Publishing is celebrating Contemporary Romance Novels.  There are many author participating, with lots of giveaways.  On April 15, 2014, Survival, the last book in the Mystical Wonders Series was released. The series follows the lives of four friends, through their triumphs, sorrows, love and happiness.    Blurb Shari's home is the center-point of the story, the only one, which isn't submerged under water.  Madison and Dino are trapped in their crawl space as water has swept through home. Sophia is at work when a tidal wave hits and she is swept away, holding on to the chandelier for dear life.  Cassie and Antonio are stuck in the police precinct, with the only way out is climbing through the metal grate in the ceiling up to the floor above.  Fay gets from Italy to England where she is trying to get a flight home to make sure her daughter Heather and her friends are safe. With no electricity...

Welcome to Love Lust and Lipstick Stains Spring Fling Blog Hop!  Over fifty authors and bloggers have joined together to bring you some amazing post, along with great giveaways.  Don't forget to end the rafflecopter to win a Kindle tablet, gift cards, paperback book and swag.  Be sure to check out the other wonders blogs taking part in the hop. I love the Spring.  After going through one of the roughest winters in years, it's a release to see the buds on the trees, and the flowers starting to bloom.  Most of my new projects are brainstormed during the spring months.  Spring to me is the resurrection of myself after a trying winter, especially this winter that kept me in the house.  What I love most about the Spring is Baseball Season.  I am a huge fan, especially the New York Mets.  As a teenager, I spent most of my free time with my best friend, Liz at Shea stadium. There's just something about the smell of freshly mowed grass with ...

I am just loving Spring.  When I think of spring, I think of new beginning.  The trees and tulips coming back to life. What I love most about Spring is that my creative juices begin to flow.  It was when I packed my heavy sweat suit way, and walked along the boardwalk on one spring day, a few years ago, that I came up with the idea for The Boardwalk. Spring also brings along the scent of the ocean.  Call me crazy, but when I smell the salt from the ocean, and on a warm breezy day, taste the salt water on my tongue, I am ready to sit down and write. The Boardwalk Excerpt After an accident at work, Brooklyn DeMelli walks every day down at the boardwalk as a way to keep active and have a semi normal social life. She meets up with the regular morning walkers, while enjoying the beauty of the beach and the scent of the ocean. To keep busy she started her own company, making beaded jewelry for parties and flea markets. Mario Morales is the hipp...