TGIF and Summer Recipes!

Hello and happy Friday!!! 

It has been awhile since I last posted in here, things have been up and down and right now things are good.

I’m knitting in between working, helping family and just relaxing. Tomorrow I am donating blood as long as I have good hemoglobin levels.

I have some recipes for you folks, I will try to be better about posting the recipes so that you can look and try them. 

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/summer-desserts-with-less-than-100-calories/

Here is a link for recipes that are summer desserts! These desserts are under 100 calories and some of them look delicious! They are great during heatwaves, family picnics or gatherings or even at home!

Try them out, have fun and enjoy your Friday! Thank you for reading.

Hawks by SD Hendrickson

The Hawks by SD Hendrickson

Title: The Hawks

Author: SD Hendrickson

Genre: Romantic Suspense/Family Drama/New Adult

Cover Design: SD Hendrickson

 Release Date: July 26, 2018

Blurb

“Sultry summer of suspense that leads to the fall of a powerful family”

He warned me. Said hawks were dangerous birds. Their majestic beauty could blind your eyes as they picked the flesh from your bones. But even hawks have enemies. And they eventually came for the Hawthorn family. Held us hostage. Demanded retribution.

But I wasn’t a Hawthorn. No, I was just the help. Caught in the turmoil of a tragic family. I worked hard for Delsey Hawthorn. Tried to earn the respect of the reigning tyrant. Assistant. Event planner. Gardner. Chauffeur. I added it all to my resume.

And then I met Javier Hawthorn. Delsey ordered me to stay away from her grandson. But like a moth to a burning flame, I gravitated toward him. He was so different than my world. Irresistible. Charming. He brought a calmness to the chaos.

But that was before the intruders came into the house. Tied us up. Hurt us. We struggled to get away. We fought to survive. But who were the men behind the masks? Did we know them? Because someone who got this close to the family at night must be even closer during the day.

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Excerpt

“I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to upset you.” My hands cupped his cheeks. I peered into his eyes, trying to read him better as I wore my heart on the outside. “I know this is supposed to be casual. But this doesn’t feel casual to me. You are so good to me. So much more than I ever expected. The way you make me feel. I just need to know if you feel the same way. And it’s okay if you don’t. I just need to know the truth.”
Javier rested his forehead against mine. “I feel the same, Sarina.”
“You do?” The elation filled my chest and I leaned up to kiss him, but his words stopped me.
“I feel the same, but you’re not really mine. Not permanently. What right do I have to feel jealous or angry?”
“But you have every right,” I pleaded with him. “If you think we’re together.”
The emotions shifted in his eyes as he struggled with his answer. “Maybe I tried to pretend at first. That you could mean nothing. But I couldn’t. I care about you, Sarina. And in another time or place, I could see myself wanting so much more with you. But the more we feel, the harder it ends.”
“You don’t think I know that?” I whispered. “I know you will hurt me. Eventually.”
“But I don’t want to hurt you. So I have to ask you this. Do you want to stop now before this gets more serious? Before it hurts more?”
“No,” I gushed. I didn’t even hesitate. The idea of him pulling away sent a panic through me. I didn’t care about the heartbreak that would come later when he left me. I needed him in my life right now. “I don’t want to stop seeing you.”

Author Bio

SD Hendrickson received a Bachelor's of Science in Journalism and Public Relations from Oklahoma State University. She is the author of The Mason List, Waiting for Wyatt, and My Lucky Days.

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Missing Summer by E.N. Hudgins

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Title: Missing Summer: Part One 
Series: Missing Summer, #1 
Author: E.N. Hudgins 
Cover Design: E.N. Hudgins 
Genre: Contemporary/New Adult Romance 
Release Date: March 1, 2016

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"You're gonna make me miss summer, 
You're gonna show me that time truly flies, 
Show me the smile in hello, 
The tears in goodbyes, 
You're gonna make me miss summer, 
When the winter stings my skin, 
When the fallen leaves spin in the wind, 
You're gonna make me miss summer."

Time changes everything. 
Kollie was the "girl next door" who didn't notice Jared in high school. Jared is the guy who could get any girl he wanted... except for the one whose face adorned his dreams.

Fast-forward three years: 
Haunted by dark events while away, Jared returns home to begin his life anew. He's shocked to find the one girl he could never have sleeping in his own bed... the one girl he swore he would stay away from forever. 
Hired by Jared's parents as nanny to his younger brother and sister, Kollie is a mess. Thrown out of her own home, she has found a new family and what she believes is happiness. 
With Jared's return, Kollie is forced to face her own demons. Jared, struggling for redemption, tries to resist his renewed attraction. But it's no use. Temptation soon has its way in a storm of rapturous bliss... while forcing both to face dark pasts and tortured memories. 
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E. N. Hudgins is new to the Author scene. She is currently working on her debut novel, Missing Summer, which is scheduled to release in 2016. She's been an avid reader for years and loves all genres of romance that include angst, especially the temper throwing cliffhangers. Her goal is to cause readers to scream, cry, and yell in a crowded library while reading her stories. She loves to write scenes that melt your heart and set your undies on fire.

When she's not writing she works as a graphic artist creating book covers and tantalizing teasers.

She lives in Georgia with her husband and two children. They have a dog named Dixon and a cat named Maggie. Yes, her pet names are inspired by The Walking Dead.

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ABOUT AUTHOR:
E. N. Hudgins is new to the Author scene. She is currently working on her debut 
novel, Missing Summer, which is scheduled to release in 2016. She's been an 
avid reader for years and loves all genres of romance that include angst, 
especially the temper throwing cliffhangers. Her goal is to cause readers to 
scream, cry, and yell in a crowded library while reading her stories. She loves 
to write scenes that melt your heart and set your undies on fire..

When she's not writing she works as a graphic artist creating book covers and 
tantalizing teasers. 
She lives in Georgia with her husband and two children. They have a dog 
named Dixon and a cat named Maggie. Yes, her pet names are inspired by The 
Walking Dead.

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The Original Sin: Summer of Sins

Title: The Original Sin: Summer of Sins

Authors: M.J. Fields, Chelsea Camaron, Angelica Chase, Daryl Banner, Ripp Baker, and MX King

Genre: Erotic Romance. (This is ONE full length book, written by SIX authors.)

Release Date: August 9, 2015

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/bo…/show/25994124-the-original-sin

Blurb

He is sin.

He is everything wrong in my life. On the flip side of the coin, he holds power over everything I thought I did right in my life.

Sin is a tricky thing like that.

He has his secrets, and I have mine. What began as a young girl’s dream was turned into a twisted game of crime and punishment. He commits the crime; I dole out the punishment I see fit.

Only, like everything else in porn star Simon Sin’s world, he always keeps the upper hand. His summer of sin reveal becomes my summer of sin retold.

What happens when everyone’s secrets are shared?

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M.J. Fields

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Chelsea Camaron

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Daryl Banner

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Ripp Baker

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MX King

Because Of Summer Release Blitz

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Because Of Summer
By Elle Vaughn
Release Blitz Title: Because of Summer Author: Elle Vaughn Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: July 29, 2015
Taylor is a cocky Miami bartender with something to prove. Working at The Tide with her best friend Kade, she boosts her ego by seducing all the straight girls that Kade is interested in. After promising him that for the sake of their friendship she'll quit her little game, he meets the girl who he thinks could be the love of his life. But Taylor also feels immediately drawn to her. Diem, a free spirited Bohemian girl, is like no one Taylor's met before. But having sworn to Kade that she wouldn't try anything, she’s going to uphold her promise and be a good friend. But as her attraction to Diem grows deeper, Taylor finds it harder and harder to hide it. Diem is spending her summer break in Florida. Crashing at her friend Katie's place, she's positive this summer will prove to be her most exciting yet. It starts off without a hitch when she meets a gorgeous and charismatic man named Kade who sweeps her off her feet. Diem is beyond infatuated with him, but after having just broken up with her long term boyfriend, she wants to take things slow. As Diem struggles with her feelings for Kade, she befriends his best friend. Diem is intrigued by Taylor and wants to get to know her better. Although, Diem can tell that Taylor is attracted to her, Diem just doesn't share her feelings. As the two grow closer, Diem brings out a side of Taylor that she has never let loose before. Diem makes Taylor feel more carefree than ever before, while Diem is sent reeling on a whirlwind path of self discovery. Despite Diem's wavering feelings, Kade never gives up on making her his. Diem must decide between the man who’s perfect for her or the woman she can‘t imagine herself without.
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After the line thinned out, Kade went back to walking the floor and checking on tables. Seeing Samantha had irritated me but it wasn’t what was on my mind. Diem had called me multiple times and yet I was too much of a pussy to answer. What was I so afraid of? I wanted to talk to her so badly, but I knew if I did that all the wrong words would come out of my mouth. I’d tell her how much I loved the feel of her in my arms and how soft her skin was or how good her hair smelled. I wasn’t even positive why she was calling me so much. I wondered if maybe she was mad about what happened. Maybe she wanted to tell me off. But what if she didn’t? What if she liked our kiss, too? She seemed to enjoy it at the time. But maybe she was having second thoughts about it now. What if she enjoyed kissing me? What did that mean? I groaned and snatched up a new bottle of tequila from beneath the counter. I couldn’t do that to Kade. He’d been my best friend since I moved out to Miami and has been by my side through every shitty moment in my life thereafter. Every fucked up thing my mom said to me, every time my dad let me down. Even through all the shitty things I did to him. He stood by me. I couldn’t fuck all that up now. Even if it was for her. Kade’s feelings for her were strong and I had to respect that. But it was hard to imagine that anyone could have stronger feelings for her than me.
Author Bio & Links:
Elle Vaughn is a total book junkie - especially romance novels. She always dreamed of writing but it wasn't until later in life with the encouragement of her friends and family that she made the leap and wrote her first novella, Taming Anna, the first book in the Anna and Quinton series. After writing Taming Anna, Elle followed it up with Chasing Anna. Lover of the Colorado outdoors, Elle loves running, biking, and hiking. And when she's not watching trashy reality TV, she can be found chasing around her toddler, gardening and attempting to cook for her family! ellepic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElleVaughnAuthor Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7361406.Elle_Vaughn… Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ElleVaughn