Link of the Week - Beanie Drama

I read all the Hunger Games books and really adored the first one, so I can't wait to see the movie. (Although, I guess that makes me a liar because I actually am waiting. It's Spring Freakin' Break in my neck of the woods and I don't relish seeing it with a bunch of kids, wild from having just been released from the prison that is School.)

Knowing this, my son--a master Internet surfer--showed me this video, Beanie Baby Hunger Games. I thought it was hilarious and sort of crazy that I didn't ever really notice the hands manipulating the Beanie Babies. When I see stuff like this, I think, "Wow. Those people have a lot of time on their hands," because that had to take a huge amount of work. I really enjoyed it though, and they're getting a whole lot of views.

Flies High and Hot!

That's what the One Good Book Deserves Another review site said about Just Winging It! Here's more of what she said...

Have you ever sighed happily? Read something, saw something, did something that just made you take a breath and release softly as pleasure heated your heart and happiness curled your lips into a soft smile? That's what this novella, and this series, for that matter, has done to me time and again. What a little gem this series is, and how lovely an addition this story is to the whole...


I've said it before but it bears repeating, Kate Willoughby has a genuine gift for blending smoking hot sex with significant emotion and depth of both character and story. It's a gift that shouldn't be missed. Sorta like this series.


Woot! She really liked it. She liked the whole series. I'm on Cloud 900.

If you want to read the entire glowing review, please by all means click here. :D

Or better yet, buy it from Ellora's Cave, at Amazon, or B&N.

That's What I'm Talkin' About

Here's some eye candy for you. This video really appealed to me because I have gotten into making bread lately. But I don't look anywhere near as sexy when I'm making mine. I apologize about the formatting issue. I'd fix it if I knew how. I figured small price to pay for having it right here instead of having to go to YouTube.

Artist: Megan Aroon Duncanson

Winter Wind by Duncanson

I haven't posted weekly art in forever. I'm going to start up again. :) This piece caught my eye immediately. It reminds me of Miro's stuff, which I've always liked. It's whimsical. It looks like a yo-yo tree on a windy day. :)

Carnival of Harlequin by Miro

This one is brighter. Still fantastic in the original sense of the word. 

Dreaming in Gold by Duncanson

And this one, titled "Flaming Desire..." What can I say? It's tumultuous yearning on canvas.

Flaming Desire by Duncanson

To view more of her work, go here.

Fantasy In Death

I dove back into the In Death series by J.D. Robb. I needed something to read and thought I'd see if I could return to a series I hadn't read in years. Turns out La Nora is good enough that I can. The books are pretty stand-alone. So, even though I have NO IDEA what In Death book I left off on, I'm finding this one really interesting and highly enjoyable.

Reading a book by Nora is always a lesson in writing. She'll write a scene that seems totally unrelated to the murder mystery, but then she'll tie it in in a way that I didn't see but that is completely logical.

She's a master of the craft.

It is interesting how so much of technology has changed since I read one of her books, and I can see where it's now appearing in her world. I can't name any examples off the top of my head, but I find myself thinking things like, "Oh, yeah, the iPad hadn't been invented the last time I read one of these." Or, "Geek conventions weren't as big then as they are now..." Stuff like that. It's interesting.

More Reviews!!!

I'm thrilled. I only had one Amazon review on this book for so long. Now I have five. Here are some highlights.

5 STARS 

When I picked up 'All In' by Kate Willoughby, I thought I'd just sit down and read a while before going off to do some chores. But only a few pages in, I was hooked. --Anonymous

5 STARS

...This was the first book I have read by KW and to say that I was left impressed and satisfied is an understatement! It...started quick and fast paced and ended with no questions left unanswered. ...I could not put it down. This book has it all really which was a 1st for me as well, it had great fantasy, romance and sizzling hot erotica... I highly recommend this book and will look forward to adding KW to my fav author list! --Ms. V

5 STARS

Can't wait to read more from Kate Willoughby. --Dani Marie

Right now ALL IN is #9 on the Top 100 Free Kindle Books List. I'm so excited!!

Visit me at Plotting Princesses

I'm a guest on the Plotting Princesses blog today. There's a short interview and an excerpt from ALL IN. Come visit me there! :)

A Reader's Review

I'm really excited. A random reader I don't know reviewed ALL IN and gave it 5 stars on Amazon.

With the sizzling sex scenes, this is definitely an erotica story. But, it is so sweet, it reads like a fairy tale. A great easy read!

The Secret is Out

Remember that special promotional deal I was talking about a little while ago? Well, it's time to divulge what it was!

Are you ready?



For a short time, the first book of the Be-Wished series, ALL IN, will be available for FREE on Amazon.

Isn't that awesome? Of course, we hope that once people experience the fun, sexy romp that is All In, they'll want to read the rest of the series. Woot! It's a win-win situation. Happy reading!