Happy 2016

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas filled with family and friends and your favorite things (yes, I’ve had my glass of eggnog and more than my fair share of turkey with all the trimmings…oh, and cheesecake. Can’t forget the cheesecake….I only make it twice a year but it’s worth the wait). Thursday is New Year’s Eve when we welcome in 2016 and say goodbye to 2015.

          As I do each New Year, I look back at the goals and resolutions I made for the year past and see what I’ve accomplished and what I haven’t. There’s a lot. I'm still so very grateful for all the good things in my life (and I try not to dwell on the not-so-good things). I tried to be kinder. I think I was, even when it was hard to be, but the jury is still out on that. I still haven’t lost those pesky pounds I wanted to (you know how that goes….you start off really good on Monday and by Thursday, well, you messed up and ate more than you should have so you set a new goal for the following Monday….yeah, it’s a never ending cycle and I seem to lose the same five pounds over and over again. I just need to try harder). I am still counting my blessings because I consider myself blessed. I accomplished one of the things on my list from 2015…I finished A Kiss in the Shadows, which came out in October. I did not start AND finish another story, but I did start Book Two and hope to have it finished soon (and I did not give up when the going got tough. Wait, what am I saying? The going is tough but I’m working on it).

          Now, the most important part of this blog….my wishes for you, gentle reader, in 2016. May you have good health and good fortune. May you be blessed with people who cherish you and may you find that perfect story that touches your heart.

As always, happy reading and Happy New Year!

Marie

Merry Christmas and Bad Tattoos!

Woo Hoo!  It's Christmas, folks.  Well, I know ya'all are very busy having way too much fun today, so I'm going to keep this short and sweet.  First, let me wish you all a very...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I so hope that Santa brings you everything your little heart desires...and then some...maybe some stuff you never knew you always wanted!

Then I'm going to tell you that the Butterscotch Martini Girls got a bit carried away this week on their Blab talking about Bad Tattoos...like this Bad Santa Tattoo.  Really?  Who does that to Santa?  Anyway, when the morning gift-shredding is over and the kids are outside playing with their new bikes, trikes, and archery equipment (which my grandsons got this Christmas), be sure you pour yourself a cup of spiked Eggnog and click on this link to watch the nonsense we dug up on bad tattoos. Some of it is pretty damn funny.  

The BMG's on Bad Tattoos.

Well, that's my story, short and sweet, and I'm stickin' to it.  Hang on tight now, 'cuz we're gonna go real, real fast.

Love Ya and hope you all have a magical Christmas!Kayce

Pleasures of Christmas past by Lexi Post

We all can think of pleasurable moments in past Christmas’s, but it’s even more welcoming when these memories come alive and can continue to help many.

Jessica Thomas, a former social worker in her living days, has the opportunity to help a widowed woman by taking the woman to her past Christmas’s.  Jessica plays the spirit guide and is mentored by a Scottish spirit guide, Duncan Montgomerie, who assumes he will have to save her from mistakes in her first spiritual attempt.

Lexi Post has an ulterior motive as she pens an erotic message through a beloved classic.  Not only do Jessica and Duncan have a mission to help the lonely widow carry on with the rest of her life, but unknowing to the spirit guides, the guides need some help of their own.

Jessica’s problem:  She cares too much.  Can that be possible?  For a spirit guide it can be.  Duncan needs to keep her within bounds.

Duncan’s problem:  He loves women.  I should actually state that he loves the sexual relations in many spirit guide bonus positions.  Duncan needs to feel emotional love, not just the physical. 

Pleasures of Christmas Past is an exciting and seductive matching of spirits and problems with and ultimate goal of helping all to have a happy ending!

Melting Point priced at 99 cents!

For those who have stuck with me these last few years and for those who have just discovered my books and are ready for the next big adventure, I wanted to say thank you by discounting my new romantic suspense novel Melting Point, which will be released on March 4, 2016. From now through Christmas preorders will only cost 99 cents. Once Santa's gone, the promotional price will take off with him. So, what are you waiting for? Your next adventure is just around the corner.

http://www.nicolettepierce.com/books/melting-point/

The Brenner family business had a secret. A secret that only Morgan Brenner knew. She was diligent to make sure it remained that way. She alone had followed in her father’s footsteps, knowing that if she was ever found out the repercussion would be terrible. But if she didn’t continue, the outcome would be deadly. To protect her grandfather, her sisters, and the family business, she continued, knowing that every day she stepped closer to ruin.

Liam Hayes had one mission: Infiltrate Brenner Metal Works and search for incriminating evidence. Because of his background in metal, he was the perfect choice. He thought it would be easy. Getting the grandfather to hire him was a snap. Then he met Morgan Brenner. She blocked him at every corner, making it clear he was not welcome. Quickly pegging her as the prime suspect, he made it his mission to discover her secrets.

Liam is determined to find out why Morgan is frequently called to Las Vegas and follows her, putting them both at risk. As events quickly unravel, Morgan finds her only chance of survival is to allow Liam in. But can she trust him? The only way to free themselves from the danger they face is by working together, something neither of them ever wanted.

http://www.nicolettepierce.com/books/melting-point/

Lexi Post GIVING AWAY Lots of Prizes!

I have had so much good news already this season that I'm celebrating by giving away lots of stuff!

First, I'd like to congratulate Teresa Fordice who won the $200 gift card from the Romancing the Holidays Facebook Party I threw to celebrate the release of Christmas with Angel.

But don't worry because there is another big rafflecopter I'm invloved with that has a ton of prizes including a grand prize of: $15 in GCs, 16 books, 2 sets of earrings, 2 audio books, a bath gift basket and 2 swag! And that's all for one person! Plus there are 9 second place winners as well! To enter, click below.

https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ec8aae6716/

Second, I'm at a number of Facebook Parties this month where I will be giving away a bunch of different prizes! Just click on the links to join in the fun :-)

Nov. 25th - Dec. 2nd: Tina Donahue's Christmas Bash - I bop in around mid-day and post a contest or pick a winner.  https://www.facebook.com/events/608629035943048/ 

Dec. 12th - Dec 23rd: 12 Days of Christmas Party - I'll be there Dec. 20th at 9:30pm EST for 30 minutes so stop by if you have a chance :-) https://www.facebook.com/events/1023128341055399/

Dec 12th - Dec 24th: 12 Days of Cowboy Christmas - I drop into this party with a giveaway almost every evening, but there are a bunch of authors in there all day long, every day, so give it a try ;-) https://www.facebook.com/events/1023128341055399/

Dec. 28th: Ring in a Cowboy Release Party! - This party starts at 10am and all 9 of us authors will be giving away prizes throughout the day to celebrate our new box set with all new novellas! Don't miss it! https://www.facebook.com/events/974043665996231/ 

That's all I have scheduled so far ;-) I hope you can join me for a few of these. I just love celebrating the season with my readers :-) Good luck!

Always, Lexi
www.lexipostbooks.com 

Research Pays Off!

   

      As you all know, I am a creature of habit and routine. It’s the only way for me to get everything done that I need to get done so a few weeks ago, I was thrown into a minor tizzy (or perhaps, it was a major tizzy). You see, I’ve been wearing the same perfume for the past thirty or so years. Cachet by Prince Matchabelli. I suppose one could say it’s my signature scent. Everyone should have one, in my opinion and I love it when an author uses scent as part of the story line.  

       Last year, at this time, I went on Amazon and ordered two bottles. Cost me a little over thirty bucks and it was delivered within a week. This year, I went to do the same thing, but lo and behold, I was in for a surprise. Found the perfume, no problem, however, there was such a difference in price that my eyes bugged out of my head and my heart started palpitating (picture every cartoon you’ve ever seen!). Curious as to why, I did a little digging and learned that Cachet has been discontinued!   

Oh my gosh! What was I going to do? I wear this fragrance every day!

This is where my love of research came in handy (after, of course, a mournful period where I lamented the loss of my signature scent). I went on line and found the top and base notes of my no longer made Cachet then did further research to find which perfumes currently on the market have most of those top and base notes. You would be surprised how many! I made a list….

…and took myself off to Ulta (fabulous store!) and did a little more research. Ulta has little white strips of cardstock where you can spritz a scent to see if you like it. Well, this is a wonderful idea; however, after a few spritzes, I couldn’t smell anything (I’m very sensitive that way….the detergent aisle at the supermarket makes my eyes water and my nose clog up) BUT they have coffee beans in little containers….take a few whiffs of that and wow, I could smell again. After doing this for a bit by myself and becoming nose-blind again, a lovely young woman offered her help.

Not only was she sweet and kind and understood my dilemma, she was also very knowledgeable and helped me limit my choices to a few. I took all those cardstock samples home—my purse smelling like the inside of a very expensive bordello—for the ultimate test—the DH. There were two he liked, but of those two, he liked one better (the jury was still out for me). The next day, I went back to Ulta and actually sampled the perfume he liked. No, it didn’t smell like my beloved Cachet, but it was quite pleasant—soft, warm and subtle, as perfume should be.

I have now bought a bottle of that perfume and I hope I’m able to wear it for a long time to come. And you know what? I never would have found it if I hadn’t relied on my love of research!

What’s your signature scent? Or are you one of the lucky ones that any perfume smells wonderful on you?

As always, happy reading (and researching!)

Marie

Good Sam

I apologize for the late post. I thought today was Saturday. It is not. Sigh.

I recently read Good Sam by Dete Meserve. It's a cute romance mystery set in LA. The first person voice is of a news reporter covering a story on Good Sam. Dete does a great job telling the tale and it feels as though she knows what she's writing about.  A lot of good inside information and lingo. If you're interested in the book, act now. It's on sale for 99 cents and I'm not sure how long the price will last.

After years covering murders, disasters, and tragedy for Los Angeles TV news, Kate Bradley knows that violence and cruelty are everywhere and that good is hard to find. When she is assigned to cover a story about ten people who have each found $100,000 in cash on their front porch, Kate is intrigued by the anonymous Good Samaritan, dubbed Good Sam, who is behind it all. As interest in the extraordinary gifts sweeps across the country, Kate finds the elusive Good Sam and her exclusive interview with him thrusts her into the national spotlight. Even as his message captivates viewers and wins ratings, Kate suspects he may not be all he claims to be and that the real Good Sam is still out there. Searching for answers, Kate unravels the powerful and unexpected reason behind the mysterious cash gifts and the true identity of Good Sam becomes the biggest surprise story of her career, turning her personal and professional life upside down.