Reader Interview: Jade

Today I’m interviewing Jade Fox who is from Texas. She’s a big San Francisco Giants fan 😊

Lexi: How did you get into reading romance novels?

Jade: My mom used to let me read hers since I was a teenager.

Lexi: Tell me about your pet.

Jade: I have 1 cat, 1 4' long corn snake, and I have three dogs that are all rescues. Our last rescue is a 17 year old rat terrier and we have had him for a 1 1/2 years. He acts like a puppy.

Lexi: Yay! Another pet rescue mom! I think corn snakes look awesome! What are you good at?

Jade: I’m good with remembering random dates. I’m good at making friends. I’m a doer so I make things happen.  I’m a good mom. I’m good at relating to people

Lexi: If you could name a character in a romance novel, what would you name him or her? Why?

Jade:  I would name her Jessie because that’s always been my favorite name. I like girl names that are also boys names.  I would name the male character Wyatt because I’ve always loved it.

Lexi: I like girl names that are also boy names too! What makes you happy?

Jade: Traveling, being with my family, reading, riding horses, the ocean, swimming.

Lexi: Tell me about your significant other.

Jade: My husband Greg and I have been married for 22 years.  He is a special agent with ATF. We have moved around the country.

Lexi: Wow! That's an adventure. What’s your favorite dessert?

Jade: Donuts, pie.

Lexi: What types of romances do you like to read?

Jade: I like sports romances, rockstar romances.

Lexi: What are you proud of?

Jade: I’m proud of my boys. I’m proud that I’m independent. I’m proud that I can drive a cross country round trip with my 9 and 11 year old by myself. We did 45, 000 miles in 11 1/2 weeks. Not to mention all up and down the east coast and all through Florida

Lexi: OMG, I would never make it that far in a car. What’s your average day look like?

Jade: I get up and get my kids ready for school and drive them around to their activities after school. I try to have lunch dates with my girlfriends once a week. I do stay at home PTA boards.  Last year I put in 1,100 volunteer hours.  I have to lay down some during the day due to being partially paralyzed and in chronic pain.

Lexi: You do so much despite your health. I so admire that. What’s your perfect day look like?

Jade: Being able to sleep in and read all day. Lol

Lexi: How many hours a week do you spend reading romance?

Jade: Probably close to 35-40 hours. I read about 5-6 books a week

Lexi: Who made the biggest impact on your life?

Jade: Probably my husband because I met him two days after I turned 19. We have been through a lot of ups and downs and we are currently going through a divorce. I have spent over 23 years with him. We have moved a lot and traveled.  We have had a lot of adventures. I think he has had the biggest impact because he taught me a lot about myself and life.  I have been with him longer than my parents.  He taught me how to be self reliant, confident, resilient, more outgoing and how to love and care. Plus he gave me two beautiful boys that will also impact my life forever.

Lexi: If you could go on an all expense paid vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?

Jade: I would go to Australia. I have wanted to go since I was 7 and I saw my favorite movie for the first time. It took place in Australia. I want to go horse back riding through the outback.

Lexi: That sounds like it would be fantastic. I'd like to go to Australia, too. How many books do have in your “To Be Read” pile (means you’ve bought them but still need to read)?

Jade: Not many. Maybe less than 20. If I buy them I read them.

Lexi: If you could give someone what they wanted most, what and who would it be?

Jade: I would give my mom her farm with all her animals. She always wanted one but has never been able to do it. That’s the only thing she has ever wanted. She gave me her love for animals and especially horses.

Lexi: I like your mom already :-) How many romance authors are on your auto-buy list?

Jade: Maybe 20

Lexi: What kind of car do you drive? If you had your choice, would it be that one or a different one?

Jade:  I actually have several. I have a ‘70 Dodge Challenger, two jeep wranglers, a f-250, and a Ford Taurus.  I would want to fix my Jeep up and make it look more bada$$

Lexi: LOL How many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren all total do you have?

Jade: I have two boys who are 11 and 13.

Lexi: What do you do for fun (besides reading romance novels)?

Jade: I swim, go on road trips, sell Pampered Chef, wheel.

Lexi: What did you think you’d be when you grew up?

Jade: I thought I would be a teacher or police officer. I made it all the way through the hiring process for the Oakland pd. I passed it up because I knew my husband didn’t want to spend five years in the Bay Area and I didn’t want to pay them back for training.  I decided to stick with nursing.

Lexi: Another profession that is very helpful to humanity. What don’t most people on social media not know about you?

Jade: That I’m really sensitive. That my life is not what it may seem.  They don’t know my biggest fears.

Lexi: What’s your favorite holiday? Why?

Jade: Christmas. I think because it has so many traditions. I love all the sparkles and food. Lol. I really like to be able to give what I think someone wants so I love to watch other people get presents more than I like to receive them.

Lexi: I totally get that. What mistake have you made that you learned the most from?

Jade: Not setting myself up for the future. Trusting that I would always be married. I’ve been out of my field for 13 years to raise my boys.

Lexi: Ouch. That will be hard. What color eyes do you have?

Jade: Hazel

Lexi: How old do you think is perfect for a hero?

Jade:  26-35

 

Lexi: Do you collect anything? If so, what?

Jade: I collect postcards from my trips. I also collect fox stuff.

Lexi: What are you afraid of?

Jade: I’m afraid of my kids dying, of not being loved, and heights.

Lexi: I think a lot of people have those very same fears. What educational background do you have?

Jade:  I have vocation training in nursing. Hoping to go back to school.

Lexi: Do you dream at night? Do you remember your dreams?

Jade:  I do but I don’t remember them.

Lexi: What are some of your favorite movies?

Jade: Man from Snowy River, Hope Floats, Act of Valor, Steel Magnolias, Dirty Dancing

Lexi: If there was one thing you wanted to tell me, but I didn’t ask, what would it be?

Jade: I love sports. I’m a baseball nut and go to as many games as I can. I want to visit all the stadiums.  I also like old cars. I love to camp. I love for a guy and myself to be shaved everywhere. I got a horse for Christmas at age 13. I rode almost every day. He kept me out of trouble as a teenager. I learned to drive in Russia when I was a 16 year old exchange student. I love black licorice. My doctors told me I would always walk with a limp, not be able to drive, run, ski, etc due to my foot drop and paralysis. I do all of that. I only limp when my leg is tired. My ideal man would be a surfing cowboy😂.  I love country boys and surfers. 

Lexi: I have to admit to being jealous of the horse at age 13, but I so admire your determination to keep going no matter what. Okay, time for the quickies.

Lexi: Vanilla or chocolate? Jade: Chocolate

Lexi: Hot and spicy or sweet and chaste? Jade: hot and spicy

Lexi: Spicy food or not spicy?  Jade: Not spicy

Lexi: Beard or no beard? Jade: No beard

Lexi: Hot weather or cold? Jade: Neither lol

Lexi: Chest hair or no chest hair? Jade: No chest hair

Lexi: Morning person or night person? Jade: Night

Lexi: Rich hero or blue-collar hero? Jade: Blue collar but rich

Lexi: Coffee or tea? Jade: Coffee

Lexi: Beach or mountains? Jade: Beach

Lexi: Hero with long hair or short? Jade:Either

Lexi: Rent or own? Jade:  Own

Lexi: Working or retired? Jade: Working

Lexi: Blonde heroine or brunette? Jade: Blonde

Lexi: City or town? Jade: Town

Lexi: Cook or eat out? Jade: cook

Lexi: Tattoos or no tattoos? Jade: Tats

Lexi: Pajamas or naked? Jade: Naked

Lexi: Thank you for chatting with me, Jade. It was so much fun to learn more about you!

Veronica Reviews: THE SEA DEVIL by Eliza Knight

“…what I found was that in order for me to be myself, I had to let go of who I wanted everyone else to believe I was.”

Captain Thor MacLeod has been waiting years to obtain his vengeance, and his chance to achieve it literally lands in his lap in the shape of a beautiful orphaned Scot by the name of Alesia Baird. Alesia has been fighting her own battles for as long as she can remember and is not easily intimidated by the pirate captain of The Sea Devil. She sees her chance to escape her poverty filled life and fill her pockets with coin. Both lives were drastically changed by the same man, and together they seize the opportunity to seek revenge. But once Thor and Alesia let go of the past, a love like no other heats up and thaws their frozen hearts. “I love ye my Thornly…there is no one I would rather go to battle with…fight beside…no one I would rather trust, love, cherish. I’ve been searching my whole life to belong. To matter and have purpose, and with ye, I have found it."

Never were two people more perfect for each other than Captain Thor and his Alesia. The pages ignite in this pirate romance, and I did not want it to end. I’m so in love with this series! Highly recommend!

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Veronica

CHASING ORDINARY by Pandora Sparks and a Chance for a 3-Book Bundle

 Chasing Ordinary

By Pandora Spocks

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About the Book: 

Looking to raise money to expand the ranch’s business, she gratefully accepts her art school roommate’s offer of a gallery show in Manhattan.  It’s been years since she was in the city, and she’s happy to visit her old friend.

Nik is in New York on business.  He’s been traveling for nearly a month, enduring endless meetings, attending obligatory dinners, and battling jet-lag.  On his way to yet another business dinner, his world collides with Petey's one rainy Manhattan night.

Their mutual attraction is immediate, but Nik’s skeptical.  Could it possibly be that this gorgeous, enchanting artist has no idea that he’s Europe’s most eligible prince?

Spending time with Petey is Nik’s first-ever taste of ordinary.  What will happen when she finds out the truth?

Release Date: February 13, 2018

Genres: Contemporary Erotic Romance

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Excerpt: 

Howard had been talking nonstop for twenty minutes.  Each time Petey thought she’d found the opportunity to extricate herself, he continued his rambling, while edging ever closer, invading her personal space, and chatting about his work and his home in New Jersey.  He seemed to be one of those individuals who was completely inept at picking up on social cues.

She’d just worked up the gumption to simply excuse herself the next time he came up for air, when she heard a familiar voice.

“There you are, darling!”  Nik swooped in, handing her a glass of wine.  “I’m so sorry I’m late.  Will you ever forgive me?”  He wrapped an arm around her waist and kissed her cheek.

Stunned, Petey stammered a bit.  “Um, yes.  Well…darling, yes, you certainly are late.  What’s up with that?  I’ve been waiting for you.”

“I know.  But traffic was a nightmare, what with the rain.  You just wouldn’t believe it.”  Nik turned to Howard.  “Who’s your friend?”  He smiled pleasantly at the confused man.

“Oh, sorry.  Nik, this is Howard.  Howard, meet Nik.”

Howard worked his mouth, but was blissfully silent.

Nik reached to shake his hand.  “So nice to meet you.  If you’ll excuse us, I need to make up for lost time.  Come, darling.”

He grasped Petey’s hand and led her to the opposite side of the gallery.  When they reached a quiet corner, he turned and smiled at her.

She gave a relieved laugh.  “Oh, my God, for the second time tonight, you saved my bacon.”

Nik laughed, too.  “The exasperation on your face said that you needed rescuing.  Who was he anyway?”

“Some guy that my friend Jules thought I should meet.  I mean, he’s nice enough, but he had absolutely no sense of personal space.  And he would notstop talking.  Sheesh!”

“He’s probably just shy in the presence of such a pretty woman.”  Nik’s blue eyes sparkled.

Petey rolled her eyes.  “Yes, I’m sure that’s it,” she said sarcastically.  “I guess you ditched your business dinner?”

Nik nodded. “I did.”

She eyed him curiously.  “What kind of business are you in?”

He paused a beat.  “I’m in international finance and development.”

Warmth flooded her face, and she knew she was blushing.  A sheepish smile curled her lips.  “I have no idea what that means.”

He smiled, too.  “I travel and meet with business people, mostly, occasionally politicians, and we discuss ways to improve our national economies, and ways to assist developing economies as well.”

“Oh.  I’m sure Jules would understand completely.  She has a sharp business mind.  I’m just so,” she gave a self-deprecating chuckle, “right-brained.”

She fanned herself lightly with her hand.  “So, you’d had enough of finances and development for one night?”

Nik nodded agreeably.  “I’ve worked all day.  As I sat listening to more business conversation, all I could think was that I’d like to attend the gallery opening of a promising young sculptor.”

Petey’s eyes sparkled mischievously.  “Well, if I hear of any, I’ll let you know.”  They both laughed together.

“I just watched your video.  Such an interesting way to introduce yourself to patrons.”

“Oh, that.”  Petey blushed.  “Jules flew out to Montana a couple of months ago.  She hired a film crew to follow me for a day, do interviews and stuff.  Then they just put it together.”

He regarded her curiously, eyes sparkling.  “What are the chances you’d give me a guided tour of this incredible exhibit?”

She pretended to consider his request.  “Well, you did see to it that I was put back together after being blasted by that tidal wave.   And, you rescued me from being talked to death by a close-talking dentist.  I’d say your odds are pretty good.”  She laughed.  “I think bringing me a glass of wine put you over the top, though.”

Nik laughed, too.  “Lucky for me, then.”

“Lucky for you.  Okay, let’s take a tour.”

Author Bio:

Pandora Spocks is a sassy ginger and hopeless romantic, living her happily ever after in South Florida.  She enjoys reading and writing literary erotic romance. 

She is the author of the three-novel epic romance Rannigan’s Redemption, and a naughty little romantic novella, Just One Night.  Her Dream Dominant Collection is a series of light BDSM stand-alone novels featuring sexy Alpha males and the strong red-haired submissives who can’t resist them.  The collection currently includes three novels: Luke & Bella, Lost & Bound, and For Sparrow.

Pandora is busy on her laptop, working on her next spicy romance.

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Veronica Reviews: LONESTAR'S LADY by Deborah Camp

“Someday you’ll burn for me, Mrs. Lonestar. You’ll want me as much as I want you. You’ll ask me to put out the fires raging through your body and I’ll gladly oblige.” 

OMG I LOVED THIS BOOK! Now that’s not a very professional review! I’ve got to do better! How about, THIS BOOK IS FREAKING AMAZING AND I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! Uh, nope. Ok, let’s try this again…

Augusta Horton has lived a rough life growing up with no mother and a drunkard for a father. When she sees an opportunity to escape via a mail order bride ad, she jumps at the chance at finally achieving the dream of having her own home. But as luck would have it, her dream is shattered—the ad was placed by a drunk and a liar. Augusta is not one to jump from the frying pan into the fire, so she is determined to pull on her big girl pants, and find a way to make a life in this new town.

Max Lonestar is in desperate need of a wife. If he does not marry ASAP, his dream of owning the neighboring farm will revert to his rival. Seeing the plight Augusta is in, he offers her the chance to make a go at being his wife and helping him farm the land. Lonestar even gives her an out if after a year she’s not happy, she can leave.

Lonestar and Augusta have both come from a hard past—life has not been kind to them, but after saying “I Do”, they see how well they work together…and perhaps how much they could grow to love one another… 

Deborah Camp has weaved a romance as beautiful as the western landscape set as the story’s background. Lonestar is the hero we all dream about…“This man. This beautiful, kind-hearted man belonged to her. In her wildest dreams, she could not have imagined it. But here she was, and this was not a dream.”I’m so in love with these characters, and I highly recommend Lonestar’s Lady!

My fav quote:

“Time is a yardstick we can’t see, so you’d better live each day as if it’s your last – your final legacy and how you’ll be remembered.”

 

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Veronica

AVENGING EDEN by Lexi Post is now available for Preorder!

Avenging Eden (Eden #5) is now available for preorder! This 5th book in The Eden Series will release March 28th. 

Sometimes the price of revenge is too high.

When Mya discovers a badly wounded Edenist in the jungle, she hopes by saving him, he will help her enter the city of Naralina. She takes him to the safety of her home, only to find another Edenist is already there…and he’s looking for her.

Keeva’s mind is more than intrigued about the invisible woman who came to his rescue since there’s no such thing as a female Edenist, not that his body cares. When he learns of her history, his protective instincts flare to life, bringing with them a need to avenge her.

Bent on revenge, Haldone seeks Mya’s help to punish those who harmed his brother, at least that’s what he tells himself, but his feelings for her go far deeper than the “friend” she dubs him. Unfortunately, he’s not the best at communicating his feelings…or anything else for that matter.

The men’s thirst for vengeance on those who took her parents gives Mya hope and a new sense of family. It isn’t long before she develops a growing attraction, the first in her life. But surprises in the enemy camp and dangers to them all mount until she realizes they each must decide what is more important, revenge or each other. 

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Eden Series:

Cruise into Eden

Unexpected Eden

Eden Discovered

Eden Revealed

Avenging Eden

Always, Lexi

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