Southernism of the Week: “He’s a few pickles short of a barrel.”

Visit the Amazon US series page or the B&N page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the books at all E-book retailers.

Do you have special New Year's traditions? For many Southerners, Hoppin’ John is eaten at midnight. The black-eyed peas represent coins while the collard greens represent greenbacks (cash). Learn more about this tradition and link to recipes at this article: Hoppin’ John: A Traditional Southern Dish for New Year's Day.

We were at Doug's place in California for Christmas. Here's Doug getting in the spirit of a Southern Cali Christmas. 😏😂

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: “Make the cats execute, and they might clear the shelters by New Year’s day.” 😨 Ahem, let's change that to "extra cute."

That was from writing a photo shoot scene in Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café, one of the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance novels. Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series on Amazon US or Amazon UK or see the series with links to all retailers.

Bear Bear the ferret stayed home and had a cozy Christmas in his stocking.

Romance Galore at 99c!: Find contemporary and historical romance, shifters, cowboys and more - each under a dollar! Fill your ereader and enjoy relaxing with these #WinterReads 🥰

Thrilling Reads Sale: Find mysteries, suspense, and thrillers here. Most are under $5 so fill your ereader and binge some excitement, with contemporary, historical, and paranormal options.

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If you haven’t collected your free copy of Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin get it here. Get the preview chapters of Totally Rad Wormhole here. You can also check out Kris’s freebies here! They include a free Accidental Detective mystery story, a cat café sweet romance novel, and the “Recipes from the Cat Café” brochure.