Mistletoe Mambo Release Day and Contest

It's Release Day and I'm giving away a candy arrangement, courtesy of my lovely sister.
Mistletoe Mambo has been released as a stand-alone short for a very reasonable price. 99 cents. I know you've got 99 cents. :-)

Blurb: Only one man dances to the music of Madeline’s heart.

She was aware of the crowd parting to accommodate their slow foxtrot, but she kept her focus on Max. Her knees wobbled so badly, if she ignored the intensity of his gaze she might stumble. He held her closer than necessary. Each glide of his hips brought his erection against her thigh. Surprised, she held her breath. Was it possible the attraction wasn’t one-sided, after all?  

As if sensing her thoughts, he winged a brow. When his hand drifted lower on her hip, her heart thudded harder. Maybe he was flirting with her and merely used their dance as an excuse to hold her. Or perhaps this was wishful thinking on her part. Dancing wasn’t unusual at the Christmas party, but somehow dancing with him, knowing how she felt made the experience more exhilarating. Each brush of his pelvis sent an answering tremor through her body. She wanted more than three or four minutes in his arms. For a brief second, she rested her head on his shoulder. He tapped her right arm and she rotated into a spin. She completed two turns before he clasped her hand and drew her against the heat of his body once again.

She became lost in the depths of his eyes, glimpsing a longing she never noticed before as they circled the dance floor. The strength of his arm clasped her waist. The sure grip of his hand tightened on hers and the smooth texture of his trousers met her skin when he dipped her over his leg. Every nerve ending crackled at the sensual slide of his hard, powerful thigh beneath her bare back. He pressed his lips to the hollow of her throat and she forgot to breathe.

He stood her upright and glided them around the well-worn linoleum. Amazement must have shown on her face because he smirked. She followed his lead, too unsettled to do anything else. Did his little kiss mean he was interested, or was that just part of the dance? One more twirl around the floor, and then his steps slowed. Swaying in time to the music, he held her in his arms.

All too soon the song ended and they were forced to bow when thunderous applause cascaded through the room. Madeline pressed her hands to her cheeks while she struggled to catch her breath. She cast a sidelong glance at Max, his hand resting in the small of her back.

“I love dancing with you,” he whispered, leading her to the edge of the dance floor. “The scent of your perfume, the slide of your skin against mine, and when I lift you in my arms all I can think about is the way you would taste.” He squeezed her bottom.

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Until next time, Indulge Your Inner Romantic.

Love on the Rocks

Thank you for hosting me today, Lynn! 

Let me tell you…I love this book!!! It's the one that set me on the path I'm now traveling.

Thanks to an infection in the bone of my thumb, it had to be amputated. In order to regain the flexibility in that hand and return to the full-time job, I began typing, but soon tired of typing tests and the like. An idea formed and I began to write, seriously write, an adult novel of the type I enjoy reading. Seven weeks later, Love on the Rocks was finished, although it's seen several revisions since that early, rough draft.

This story begins and ends at The Rocks at Hopewell Cape, NB. The stunning beauty of the rock formations is a sight to behold. Please join me as I share a little piece of my province.

I so love hearing from my readers! It’s important to know what works and doesn’t work for them as I continue to craft stories of love and mystery. You can find me at:

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Thank you for helping me celebrate my new release. Leave a comment below to be entered in the draw for a free download of Love on the Rocks. Winner to be drawn August 31^st.

When Sara attempts to save her daughter, she may also be escaping a fate worse than an abusive boyfriend…she may be running away from true love. The big question is: Which man will find her first?

Sara Compton, normally strong, independent, and fun-loving, is deeply distressed at having to abandon her baby, but she has neither money nor home and is hiding from an abusive and obsessive ex-boyfriend. The only way to keep her child safe is to give her up.

Anthony Jacobs has sworn off women due to a previous relationship gone sour. He finds the child, takes her home, and arranges care for her. When he places a public call for a nanny and a lovely woman arrives who seems to have a rapport with the abandoned baby, he hires her on the spot.

Sara is fraught with guilt and tension at the possibility of being found out. What will Anthony think of her if—or when—he finds out the truth? To add to her worries, trouble arises in the form of Sara’s ex-boyfriend, who appears on the scene with custody papers in hand. She makes a hasty escape, her daughter in tow, but in the process of avoiding the evil Elliot Saunders, is she leaving behind her one true love?

Love on the Rocks - Excerpt

"Since you slaved away to prepare such a feast, I insist on doing the washing up."

"What? No beeper?" Caroline chided.

"Not tonight. Guess I was too tired to arrange a get-a-way. I'll have to do better tomorrow," Anthony said with a wink and a chuckle.

Picking up Charity, she shot back, saying, "That figures. Oh, well, I'll enjoy tonight's respite and take our little princess upstairs to get her cleaned up. What do you think of that, sweetheart?"

"Fine with me," Anthony answered unexpectedly, then must have caught himself because he turned back to look at them as Caroline erupted into laughter. "Uh, you weren't talking to me just then, were you?" he asked sheepishly.

"No, but you sure do look good in red," she quipped, giggling at his embarrassment as she went on her way.

Anthony could hear her giggles as she went up the back stairs. To his astonishment, he had truly enjoyed thinking she'd called him 'Sweetheart,' and it had seemed so natural, too.

Oh, boy! Am I ever in big trouble, he told himself as he realized he'd fallen head over heels for the woman. What am I going to do now? How do I find out if she feels the same without bringing on a sexual harassment suit? Why did she have to be Charity's nanny...an employee...and a darn good one at that! He didn't want to scare her into running away. Think, Anthony! Think! He knew he'd figure out something. He'd just have to play it by ear and take a chance when the opportunity arose. 

Riding in the Car with Boys

Today begins the first week of a lovely vacation or a test of patience and nerves. I don't often travel far from home, but this seems to be the year of getting out into the big bad world. So we're packing up the kids and heading on a ROAD TRIP!

Now with two teenagers in the car there won't be the proverbial, "Are we there yet?" But I ask, just because it's fun. I may write for a few hours, but laptop in the car gives me a crick in the neck. There will be plenty of time to catch up on my reading. Downloaded some new books, Kindle is fully charged, and I even have a few paper back books. I also have some knitting, because sometime I need a break from reading. It overstimulates the Muse, especially since I'll read a variety of stories in a short period of time.

Have you downloaded my free author app to your Android or IOS device. C'mon. Whatcha waitin' for? It's free! Every book has an excerpt, I think the first chapter of each book is there. Everything is in one place, so if you like the chapter you can purchase from Amazon, ARe, the publisher's website, or for a few titles Barnes & Noble.

Wanna keep in touch? Facebook, Twitter and even my blog are in one handy dandy location. I can even send messages. So keep an eye out. There will be a contest, using the app and if you wanna win, you gotta have the app.

Anyone remember the TV Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? I'm thinking of playing a version of that. Where in the world is W. Lynn?

So stay tuned. Keep things breezy, and don't forget to Indulge Your Inner Romantic.

Take Over Facebook!!!

Oh Yeah! I've been waiting a long time to do this...Take Over FACEBOOK! That's right move over Mark Zuckerburg it's my time to shine!

I know I need to stop listening to the voices in my head. I'm taking over Whispers Facebook Page. Click the link you know you wanna.



My lovely readers and fellow authors your mission; should you choose to accept is to hop over to the Whispers Facebook Page and LIKE the page while you're there. Be sure to leave a comment. I'll be checking my blog, my website and Facebook.



What's in it for you? Chocolate, GC, swag. Oh yeah. So come out, tell a friend, tweet it, share it and don't forget to stop by the Whispers Facebook Page and join in my quest to takeover the world. There are some great prizes.

 So while you're surfing The 'Net drop in and leave a comment for more chances to win some goodies.

Oh and take a moment to choose a name for my chef. There's a $5 Amazon GC up to the commenter who has the best name I like. I may even announce the name during the Takeover.

Until next time, Indulge Your Inner Romantic!

Name My Chef

It only took months before I found a picture which inspired me. It couldn't be just any old pic either and believe me I looked through hundreds. I can really see this guy whipping up an omelet or my personal fave, waffles.
Maybe it's the eyes or the bit of scruffiness goin' on, either way, this cute commands my cyber kitchen and fills my buffets for all the guests and readers. So give him a name.

Let's see, $5 Amazon GC to the commenter with the best name.

My Chef could be considered a little temperamental, we don't always see eye to eye. He likes to be in control at all time, but he has a soft spot for doggies.
He drives a Mustang 5.0 and has been known to drag race against Tyrell. Why those two feel the need to compete is beyond me.

If you need more deets on my handsome chef let me know. I'm not sure if this hottie should have an accent. What do you think? I'll take suggestions all week, and announce the winner on Sunday.

May the best name win!

Name My Bartender

Hi All,

I have been scouring the Internet for some sexy pics to embody my vision of my bartender and chef. I haven't found my chef yet, but the bartender. Now he needs a name. That's where you come in.

I'm usually good at finding a name for sexy bad boys, but this hottie? He's tough. Need more info?
He's into motorcycles, breaking hearts, and has been known to mix a drink that will knock you on your a** after one sip. He has no problem listening to problems. (he's a bartender) but if you ask for advice, watch out. He speaks his mind and makes no apologies.
Oh yeah, never married and no baby mama drama. Ignorant women are so not his style.

I'll take names until Saturday. The commenter with the name I like best will receive a $5GC.

Have fun and let the best name win.