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November 30, 2011

Guest Blog - Christine Young



This is such a treat for me! Christine Young is here today! She writes Historical Highland romances, one of my very favorite genres. 


And, Christine is giving away some fabulous prizes on her blog tour. She'll be awarding a $50 Amazon Gift Card to one randomly drawn commenter from the entire tour, and one lucky person who comments on this blog will receive a Clan MacPherson bookmark! So make sure to leave a comment! To follow the tour, just click on the tour banner at the top of this post. The more times you comment along the tour, the more chances you have to win. And who couldn't use a $50 Amazon Gift Card this time of year?


 I do love a man in a kilt! So, without further ado, here's Christine to tell us about Colin MacPherson, the hero in Highland Honor.




Colin (Hawke) MacPherson is a hard-edged and jaded man who is driven by the need to see justice done. When Colin was a young boy he watched his father as he was brought to trial in an English court, convicted of a crime he did not commit then murdered in the name of the King's law. He spends his formative years hoping for a chance to give his father back his good name. 
Family, loyalty, and honesty are some of the traits that are most important to him. He dotes on his sister and even as head of the MacPherson clan, he gives her everything her heart desires. Yet there is an emptiness inside, a void that cannot be filled. His father's death haunts him and only the right woman can heal the wrongs dealt his family. 
Although he is pure alpha male, Colin's one mission in life is to protect and defend his lands, his family and his woman. When life takes a crazy turn and the daughter of his sworn enemy arrives on his doorstep, he is increasingly torn between his beliefs and his need for vengeance. He feelings change as each passing day he falls more in love with the impetuous beauty who seeks a way to prove her father's innocence. 
Oh, did I mention Colin is tall, dark and handsome? His eyes are a piercing steal gray. His hair is midnight black and he pulls it back with a leather thong. His muscles are hard, honed from backbreaking work and of course, caber tossing. With strong calloused hands, he prides himself in taking care of his clan as well as his people.
*swooning* Oh my! What's not to like about that description? LOL Now, let's find out a little more about the book itself. Here's the blurb, and an excerpt.
Blurb - Willfully stubborn, innocently courageous, Callie Whitcomb braves a journey through the treacherous highlands to the MacPherson castle. Callie flees from an unwanted marriage as well as her ruthless half brother. Naively she believes Colin MacPherson, the head of the clan, is loyal to her father and will give her sanctuary, protecting her from the vile plans that have been made for her. As hard and as unyielding as the winter storms that sweep through the countryside, Colin is irresistibly drawn to the impetuous beauty who has magically appeared on his doorsteps. Despite his vows of revenge against her father, she stirs his passion as well as his sense of justice...but to love her would violate all his vows of revenge.
Excerpt - 
"You must learn not to shy away when I touch you." Once again, he spoke softly, his tone meant to seduce and conquer. Conquer. He wondered at that, openly marveled at the sweet possibility and the enduring promise.
"Lady Callie would not willingly surrender to anyone, least of all Colin MacPherson. No, now that she knew most of the story, she would fight him in her own way, subtly and artfully. She would flirt and dance attendance upon him when they were surrounded by people she needed to enchant, but when they were alone she would lift her chin and dismiss him silently.
He would never understand what motivated her.
All the loathing he felt for her - for her father and her family remained - still...
He picked up her hand in his and studied her long, delicate fingers. Hands that had never seen a day's hard work. Hands that had pursued the finer arts, stitchery perhaps. He knew so little about Callie Whitcomb and what he now planned would weld them together for eternity.
This could only result in heartache for both of them. And yet...
Her face now framed by his hands, he traced her jaw line, marveled at the softness.
"Hawke," she whispered his name and the sound was bittersweet.
"Nay, do not try to figure out why we have been thrust together. Do not try to understand what I am about to ask of you for you will not be able to make sense of that which I am about to  tell you."
"I - " she began.
"Hush," he lowered his lips to hers, and brushed them softly with his own. He lingered upon the lush ripeness beneath his mouth, he feathered kisses - light kisses - where he would have liked to delve deeper and taste all that  was Lady Callie Whitcomb.
Let's meet the author who wrote that fabulous excerpt. Born in Medford, Oregon, novelist Christine Young has lived in Oregon all of her life. After graduating from Oregon State University with a BS in science, she spent another year at Southern Oregon State University working on her teaching certificate, and a few years later received her Master's degree in secondary education and counseling. Now the long, hot days of summer provide the perfect setting for creating romance. She sold her first book, Dakota's Bride, the summer of 1998 and her second book, My Angel to Kensington. She is the author of 10 published romance books and 2 novellas. Christine is a retired high school math teacher. Her teaching and writing careers have intertwined with raising three children.  Christine's newest venture is the creation of Rogue Phoenix Press. Christine is the founder, editor and co-owner with her husband. They live in Salem, Oregon.
Connect with Christine - Christine's BlogRogue's Angels BlogPhoenix Press
Many thanks to Christine for stopping by today. Please leave a comment for Christine, and to put your name in the hat for that Amazon Gift Card, and the Clan MacPherson Bookmark!

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Published on November 30, 2011 23:59

November 28, 2011

Can a Naughty Nun Really Jazz Up Your Love Life? Guest Blog - Jennifer Lynne



Help me welcome, Jennifer Lynne to the blog today! She's here to talk about her upcoming release, PLATINUM PASSION, and she'll be giving away a copy to one lucky person who leaves a comment. That could be you, but you have to leave a comment to win!


Can a naughty nun really jazz up your love life?
Thanks so much for having me here today, Roz.
With Christmas just around the corner  and holiday spice in the air, I wanted to talk about some of the ways to bring the spice back into our love lives.
I'm in a long term relationship and definitely guilty at times of letting the stresses of everyday life interfere with that relationship. Especially at this time of year, when things start to get a bit frantic in the lead up to the holidays.
My hero and heroine in my new release, Platinum Passion (Gods of Love #1) are in a marriage rut and need a helping hand from Pothos, the Olympian god of sexual yearning. As one of the erotes and an aspect of Eros, Pothos and his visit is designed to give their marriage a boost in the passion stakes – if Jeannie and Jake are willing to accept what he has to offer.
But if, like me, you are too shy to invite one of the erotes to share your marriage bed, what are some of the more conventional ways to keep the romance going in a relationship?
Apart from obvious suggestions, like having a regular date night (my most recent date night was my daughter's dance concert – oh, romance, where have you gone?), cooking a nice dinner and adding candles, or a massage with scented oils (yes, please!), one of the things that can be fun is to dress up naughty and do a little play acting.
Now, I'm not saying one way or the other whether we do that at our place, but I do know something about this topic. J Up until a year ago I ran an internet fancy dress costume business, and our bestselling range was – yep – the "sexy" costumes. So what are the top 10 favorites for a taste of wicked fun in the bedroom?
Based on my experience (business experience, that is!), they would be (in no particular order):Naughty nunFrench maidNaughty nurseRoman gladiatorGreek godG-string men's tuxedoBad copTeacher's aideNaked cowboyWicked pirate
Which one – if any – takes your fancy? I chose a stunning Greek god to help return the passion to Jake and Jeannie's lives in Platinum Passion , and boy, does Pothos deliver!
So what do you do to keep the spark of attraction alive when you're with someone you love but it's well past that honeymoon phase? Leave a comment for a chance to win a digital copy of the M/M/F paranormal erotic romance, Platinum Passion, on release day (December 15th).

Blurb - 
Three people. One erotic fantasy. And a twentieth wedding anniversary like no other.
Jeannie yearns for the return of passion in her marriage. Jake wants new excitement in the form of another man, in a way that won't upset the balance of his relationship with his wife. Pothos is one of the erotes and an aspect of Eros, the Olympian god of desire. This couple's distinctive yearning has called to him, and by the power of the erotes he intends to rekindle the flame of Jeannie and Jake's passion in a night of desire that could be the ultimate platinum anniversary gift.
And when the gods of love decide your marriage needs a boost, they never do it by halves.
Excerpt - Caution - Sizzling Hot Adult ContentJust the way I like it! <grin>
"Maybe nice wasn't the best description for you," Jeannie admitted. Certainly not if he had a hand in the wicked images flitting through her mind.His eyes shimmered in the moonlight as he met her gaze. Then a flash of white teeth as he grinned signaled his intention even before he bent to lift her into his arms. She squealed in mock horror as he began to wade out into the water."I take it back! You're better than nice! You're damn near perfect!""Damn near?" He lowered her until she could feel the ripple of gentle waves on her ass. The water was warm, not the harsh cold she was expecting. In fact, she realized, that felt...really good.Better than good.She stopped struggling, but her voice was breathless as she said, "If I admit you are absolutely and utterly perfect, will you lower me...just a touch?"He pretended to consider. "Like this?"His arms dipped and she was a few inches lower in the water now, the undulating wetness against her bare pussy like a gentle tongue lapping at her clit. Darting in and out and around every part of her sex in a persistent erotic tease like nothing she had ever experienced before. "Oh, yes," she gasped. "Just like that.""Admit it, then.""I do, I do," she moaned. "Perfect. Your butt...your body...your face...everything about you...turns me on so bad—oh!"He'd dipped her again, a little deeper this time, yet his arms were not even straining at the effort of holding her weight. She could feel his phallus pressed against her hip, her body stroking up and down the length of him as he repeatedly raised and lowered her into the water.He was doing that on purpose. And it felt so...damn...good.One of her arms was around his neck and she clutched at dark strands of silken hair."Pothos," she gasped. "It's like you're...manipulating the waves...or something. It's...I—""The erotes command the power of Aphrodite," he said, dipping and lifting, over and over. "Our desire, like our mother before us, was born of the sea." The words made no sense to her, but the foaming crest of each small wave continued to caress her like a lover until she couldn't concentrate on anything but their touch. Now it felt like his fingers, now his tongue. The warm night air and the contrasting cool ripple of water.Over and over.Until she couldn't take any more."I can't hold on," she gasped. "I think I'm going to..." A wave once again whispered along her slit. "Oh God, Pothos, I'm going to come—" "Yes!" His voice was fierce, triumphant, and at the sound she came apart in his arms, bucking and shrieking through her orgasm as he continued to hold her in the path of the gentle but insistent tide.Then, as she finally quieted, he moved further out into the ocean and lowered her all the way until she was immersed up to her neck. He was still holding her clutched against him, but now she could feel a trembling in his arms. "That is only the first of many tonight," he said.She reached up and touched his cheek in wonder. "What about you? I can feel your need, Pothos.""My need is enormous," he admitted, and she chuckled."I know that," she said drily. "But—""Shh." He placed a brief kiss on her lips. "My needs will be sated this night. Do not worry, little one."He put her down and she stumbled in the waves before strong arms pulled her close and held her. She rested her cheek against him, enjoying the vibration of his strong heartbeat. They stood like that a moment longer before he took her hand and led her back to the water's edge. The sand was so fine it felt like silt beneath her feet. They stood in the balmy air, moisture dripping off their bodies, listening to the relentless slap of the sea as it met the shore. The folds of flesh along her slit, caressed only minutes earlier by that same tide, were still so heavy it almost felt like her womb was about to fall out. His unsated cock jutted out in front of him, a stark reminder that there was more to come in this encounter. Again she was assailed by the scent of musky passion.The scent of Pothos.She wished even harder that her husband was here to enjoy this moment with them, and as if he sensed her thoughts, Pothos smiled."Now we are ready for Jake," he said, and pointed back up the beach.
Platinum Passion will be out at Amazon, Smashwords and All Romance ebooks from December 15th. Jennifer Lynne's Amazon Author Page


Get to know Jennifer - 
Jen is a mum of two who works by day in hospital admin and at night writes erotic romance from her home in Melbourne, Australia. She lives in hope that readers will continue to enjoy her stories of love and lust!
Find out more about Jennifer's books at her website/blog  or friend her (she needs more friends!) at Twitter or Facebook
Thanks so much, Jennifer for stopping by today! I can't wait to get my hands on Platinum Passion!Now, dear readers - What do you do to spice up your love life? Leave a comment for a chance to win your very own copy of Platinum Passion!
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Published on November 28, 2011 23:59

Fierce Romance: Love Is The Answer - Guest Roz Lee

Fierce Romance: Love Is The Answer - Guest Roz Lee: Love is the Answer Family – any group of related things or beings. Okay, so this isn't the most common definition of family, but I like i...
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Published on November 28, 2011 06:46

November 23, 2011

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November 22, 2011

Guilty Indulgence: Four Of Hearts

Guilty Indulgence: Four Of Hearts: The weather is turning cool. And its the time of year we love because there's no better reason to curl up with a book inside your nice wa...
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November 20, 2011

Cocktails and Books: Blog Tour Guest Post: Four of Hearts - Roz Lee

Cocktails and Books: Blog Tour Guest Post: Four of Hearts - Roz Lee: We have Roz Lee with us today talking about family and friends. Please help me in welcoming Roz to Cocktails and Books! Friends an...
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November 19, 2011

Six Sentence Sunday11/20/11

 Today's snippet is from the second book in the Lothario series, SHOW ME THE ROPES.

"Take off the sarong.""Yes, Richard." No hesitation in her voice. She did as he commanded with efficiency. White silk fluttered to the deck and pooled at her feet. Blood roared in his ears, drowning out even the giant engines below them, and the ocean water churning under the force of the propellers. 


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Published on November 19, 2011 23:59

November 17, 2011

Weekend Dirty Dozen 11/18/11


Today's twelve sentence snippet is from the first book in the Lothario series - THE LUST BOAT.
Ryan and Candace are taking a couples massage class. Thor is their instructor.

"Relax, Candace." Thor's hands kneaded and coaxed her cheeks open again. Her breath came in short, useless gasps. Embarrassment warred with arousal. She wanted to clamp her cheeks tight and refuse Ryan's touch, and at the same time, she buried her face against the sheet and willed her bottom to relax and give him access. She could stop him. The code word flashed through her brain. He would stop if she uttered the words. She knew he would. As quick as the thought came, she dismissed it. She wanted this, wanted Ryan's touch, wanted to experience this with him. She trusted him not to hurt her.

What People are Saying about THE LUST BOAT - 
A Night Owl Reviews Top Pick!" The Lust Boat was one erotic scene after another that made your senses and your imagination run wild."  
Night Owl Reviews

5 Gold Crowns from The Reader's Roundtable"This fun to read, fast paced tale grabs you with spicy dialogue, erotic adventures on every page, and a writing style that makes the reader feel as if they have known the characters and the author forever." The Reader's Roundtable
Blurb - 
When her fiancé called off the wedding and told her he'd had better sex with a blow up doll, Candace traded in her honeymoon cruise for a week on the Lothario, the most notorious ship to ever sail the high seas. Little does she know that Ryan, the sexy passenger who offered to be her escort as she samples all the ship has to offer, is really Ryan Callahan, the ship's playboy owner.
Ryan Callahan is single, rich, and considered quite the catch. Two years ago he and his business partner launched the Lothario, a floating den of iniquity where passengers can indulge their every sexual fantasy, but since the ship docked following its maiden cruise, Ryan has been so scarce he's earned the nickname, Monk, until sweet, naïve Candace coaxes him out of his tower, heats his blood, and steals his heart. But will she still want him when she finds out who he really is?

THE LUST BOAT is available at these retailers - Red Sage, Amazon, B&N, All Romance eBooks
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November 16, 2011

Guest Blog - Natasha Moore

Natasha Moore is with us today talking about her new book,
 RISK IT from Samhain Publishing. Here's the cover -   ///fanning///, and ///fanning /// some more!

Thanks to Roz for inviting me as her guest today. I'm celebrating the release of the second book in my Paolo's Playhouse series from Samhain. RISK IT is the story of a married couple who have let the stress of day to day life take the spark out of their marriage. I don't know about any of you, but as a working mom with two kids, there are times I feel as if I get on a treadmill the second I wake up in the morning and I don't get off it until I drop into bed at night. Sex? I'm too tired!
Yeah, there may be more than a little bit of me in my heroine, Amy.

Blurb:
On the outside, Amy has the American dream. Two busy kids, a job she loves, a big house thanks to her husband's climb up the corporate ladder. What she hasn't had in a long time…is sex. Sure, she's too exhausted at night to think about it, but maybe Will's long hours at work aren't the real reason he rarely touches her anymore.
Feeling her marriage teetering on the edge, she rents the voyeur room at Paolo's Playhouse. Maybe bringing back the memory of the one wicked thing they used to do together will relight the sparks.
Will loves his wife, but she's never been one to take chances—except for the time before kids, when they'd camp out in a club's back booth, getting all worked up watching the dirty dancers. Their careers have seriously cut into their "us" time, and if she's booked them a sexual playroom, it sounds like she's serious about solving the problem.
When Will shows up way, way late, Amy wonders why she bothered, and if her plan to relight the flame has only made it painfully clear that it's too late to try.

Luckily, I discovered romance, and erotic romance in particular. I didn't have a fantasy club like Paolo's Playhouse to go to, but I was able to live out my fantasies in those stories and they seemed to jump start my libido again. Let me tell you, my husband loves it when I'm reading (or writing) erotic romance.
Shhhh!!!! Natasha!!! You're telling our writer secrets!! LOL

Here's an excerpt from RISK IT:

The door opened again. Paolo stepped into the room. "Your husband has not arrived?"
She took a deep, shaky breath. "No."
He sat down in the chair beside her. "It is difficult to wait, isn't it?" She nodded, looking down at her hands, clasped in her lap. "Especially for someone you care for so much."
Amy nodded again. She thought she heard a touch of pain in his voice. Perhaps this handsome man had had his share of heartbreak. Maybe he did understand.
"I…um, I was really looking forward to this evening. We have two children and busy jobs, and we don't get much time alone."
"People like you and your husband are the very reason the Playhouse was started," he said smoothly. "There are not many safe places for people to indulge in a private fantasy. Or to try something new. To take a risk."
Sometimes risks didn't pay off. Paolo must be an expert at this fantasy thing, must see tons of people come and go. As he calmly sat there beside her, not judging but supporting, she found herself pouring out her troubled thoughts.
"It's not that I don't like sex. I do. But why can't he understand that I get so tired? I work all day and come home to the kids and dinner and homework and laundry, and by the time I fall into bed, sex is the last thing on my mind!" Her hand flew to her mouth, as if she could take back that outpouring of words. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to go off like that."
"It's all right. But you know, of course, that you must make time for each other."
"But he's just as bad. He's been working all these long hours lately and comes home just in time to go to bed and then expects a quickie before he rolls over and goes to sleep." Like last night.
"What am I supposed to do?"
"My answer is the same. You must make your time together as important as your careers or your children or your laundry."
Easier said than done. But… "I love him."
"Of course you do. And you're here to make things better, right? This playroom, the blue room, it has a special meaning for you both?"
"I thought it did, but it looks like I've been stood up." Obviously, this night alone together didn't mean anything to Will.
Paolo took her hand. "I'm certain your husband wanted to be here." He glanced at his watch.
"Perhaps you would like to reschedule?"
"No." Why couldn't they wait a little longer? "Oh, I suppose the other couple has…"
"Yes, they've already started."
She rose to her feet. The hell with Will anyway. Postponing it until another night wasn't going to make any difference. She flashed Paolo a shaky smile. "Well, I don't want to miss that. Could you take me to the playroom now, please?"

The first book in the Paolo's Playhouse series, FLAUNT IT is available now. RISK IT released on Nov 15th.  BIRTHDAY GIRL is scheduled for release in Feb and PLAYTHING in May. I hope you'll want to give them a try. Especially if you want to add a little spark to your relationship. Your partner will be glad you did J
Natashawww.natashamoore.com Natasha Moore fell in love with the written word as soon as she could read.  As she grew up, she discovered romance and now enjoys the chance to add some extra sizzle to her stories. She writes sexy contemporary and erotic romance for Samhain, Ellora's Cave and Red Sage. She lives in New York State with her real life hero who is happy to tell everyone that he's her inspiration.  They travel in their RV whenever possible. The great thing about writing is she can take it anywhere. 
Many thanks to Natasha for stopping by today. I'm always grateful when someone brings along eye-candy, like that awesome cover, and follows it up with an excerpt that has me running for the buy link! And in case it has you doing the same thing - here it is!  BUY LINK And wow! It's only $1.75. I gotta have this!
Feel free to leave a comment for Natasha so she'll come back and visit with us again!Maybe she'll bring more eye-candy next time!

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Published on November 16, 2011 21:00

November 14, 2011

Guest Blog - Talina Perkins

Boy, do I have a treat for you today! My very first ever guest blogger is Talina Perkins, author, book reviewer, graphic artist, webmistress and mother extraordinaire! 
It seems like I've known Talina forever. Ever since the Lothario set sail, Talina has been onboard,  always encouraging , and designing bookmarks, banners and Romance Trading Cards for me. She's hosted me numerous times on her Review Website, Bookin' It Reviews. She's been a staunch supporter of my fledgling career as an erotic romance author. Her first book will release in a few weeks, but I couldn't wait to have her tell us how she manages to do everything she does, and stay sane! Truly, this woman must have a Superwoman cape in her closet. If I didn't like her so darned much, I'd hate her!  
So, without further ado...



First, thank you Roz for having me here! As a huge fan girl, being here today is a little surreal for me!  J
It is often thought that as a full time stay-at-home writer I have an over flowing abundance of time. That after completing daily tasks, caring for my family and all the household chores I'm left with extra time to spare for the' little hobby' on the side. We writers know better. Oh, man do we know better! In fact, that little hobby, as I've had it called, is darn near as tasking as trying to balance three jumbo sized elephants on one bowling ball! I know you writers out there are nodding your heads in agreement. Something is always falling off the ball and left discarded for another time.  And often times it's the writing that gets left undone. A horror to those under a deadline!
We balance time between the house, the shopping, the washing, the cleaning and for me the home schooling of four children all in different grades. It's tasking to say the least. I know you mothers, writers or not, understand what it is like to help children of different ages with their homework.  Explaining three or four levels of arithmetic within an hour leaves us more drained than the child!
This is why our time is so precious. We treasure the moments we get to ourselves. We hoard it, guard it, and fight for it as if it's the dragon's golden loot.
Though I am still a pre-pubbed writer I am determined to teach myself how to write to a self imposed deadline, but how can I do this when time seems to be against me? How many of you ask that very same question?
It boils down to delegation and time management.
But, being the Jill of all trades and master of none I've found that I have to count on all the help I can get from the family. This includes chores assistants, bathroom scrubbers (whether they like or not), to little chefs that are not so little any more.
I've been told that being the Chore Assistant is next to the best assignment, as they get to go around checking (clipboard and all) that each little task delegated gets finished. I am pretty sure we all know how the bathroom scrubbers feel, but when the chores rotate and they each get their turn as Master Chef (still looking for a hat) smiles beam! And believe it or not they are pretty good at it!
I will admit it wasn't easy at first but I managed to tweak most of our family recipes, into kid cooking friendly meal ideas the entire family enjoys. And now my oldest son and daughter love to do all the cooking. Who am I to keep them from their passion! *innocent grin*
It took me over a month to tweak the recipes we love to eat most and rework others to make them easier or just quicker to prepare. As I rearranged slips of paper and typed up one recipe after another I soon saw this 'little hobby' turning into a finished book that could help not only my family but also others.
This project kick started about three months ago and after cooking, eating (poor us ;-)) and tweaking I have come up with SweatPea Delights: Easy Meal Ideas For Moms-on-the-Go!  
As a paranormal romance and contemporary writer, I never saw myself writing a cookbook.  Now that it is finished I have managed to squeeze more time out of my day allowing me more of that precious time to write. I've written that synopsis hanging over my head for longer than I care to admit and outlined a novella. I've also added close to 10k words to another manuscript and started writing the aforementioned novella.  ;-)
Here's the cover art and a couple of recipes for you to enjoy while the final touches are being placed on the cookbook due out the first week of December.


Taco GobletsEnjoy this for a quick lunch or dinner the whole family can help prepare.
8 flour tortillas (medium sized)1 lb. ground beef1 cup favored chunky salsa1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese2 cups finely chopped lettuce1   tomato, chopped1/4 cup Ranch Dressing or Sour Cream for topping

HEAT oven to 350°F. Microwave tortillas on HIGH for 30 seconds to make them pliable. Then take large muffin tin and line each with warmed tortilla, folding back the edges of tortillas to allow filling. BAKE tortillas 10 min in oven to harden to a golden crisp. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Afterwards, stir in salsa allowing it to boil. Once bubbly, lower heat and simmer on medium-low heat 5-10 min. Spoon meat mixture into tortilla bowls; top with remaining ingredients. Serves 4
Prep. Time: 35 minutes
Crunchy Chicken Turnovers1 pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls (8 ct. tube)2 cups cooked, shredded chicken3 oz. cream cheese, softened3 tbsp. chopped green onion2 tbsp. milkDash of pepper (optional)Preferred Salsa for topping (optional)2 tbsp. margarine, melted2 tbsp. seasoned crumbs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In large mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, milk, pepper, green onion and chopped chicken. Separate rolls into 4 six-inch squares. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each square. Bring corners together and seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with melted margarine and sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serves 4.
Prep. Time: 35 minutes

See what I mean? I don't know what kind of water Talina drinks, but I want some of it! LOL As soon as my head quits spinning, I'm going to try these recipes. 
I'm sure you're curious to know all you can about Superwoman, Talina Perkins, so here's the scoop. She even sent me a picture of herself. Let's see... where did I put that?




Oh yeah! Here it is!



Oops! Wrong photo!
Here's the one Talina sent -

  Okay, so she doesn't really wear a cape, but I think she's still Superwoman. Just look at that wipe off board in the background. Who does stuff like that?
More About Talina:
Paranormal & Contemporary romance pre-pubbed author, A multi-Top Pick Reviewer for Night Owl Reviews and owner and author of Bookin' It Reviews. A place where you'll find guest authors, giveaways, & video snippet readings of books she is currently reading or recommending. You'll also get to hear her thoughts on author's writing styles and plots. Stop by and discover a world just for readers at Bookin' It Reviews!
Talina Perkins is currently working on a shifter paranormal romance series while submitting to Harlequin Nocturne Cravings.
You can email her at [email protected] any time or keep up with her going-on's at the following links:Twitter:@talinaperkinsBookin' It Reviews
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Bon Appetite!
Leave a comment for Talina. I'm sure she'll find a bit of time to read them. She seems to conjure time out of thin air!




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Published on November 14, 2011 23:59