Southernism of the Week: "She makes a hornet look cuddly."
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Misheard song lyrics of the day: "I'm gonna bake my – I'm gonna bake my rustic cake and run..." That's from “Rustic Cake” – I mean “Rusty Cage” – which Soundgarden wants to break, not bake.
Kris’s latest release is The Billionaire Cowboy's Proposition: Cody and Mallory have struck sparks off each other since high school theater. A decade later, prickly Mallory is working to save the Last Stand, Texas theater. Thanks to his family’s enormous lottery win, former crop-dusting pilot Cody has plenty of money to help. Mallory won't take a handout, but if Cody invests in the theater, she’ll play the part of his fiancée to ward off fortune hunters. But is Mallory a good enough actor to hide her true feelings? And will Cody plant his feet in Last Stand or fly away?
“This whole series has been fun, but this story really made me think.” – author Sinclair Jayne. Get the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series.
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Southern Treat of the Week: Floribbean: "Unlike other Southern food cooked in oil, Floribbean cuisine is light and fresh. Dishes are built around bountiful local fish, fruit, and vegetables and influenced by waves of immigrants from Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America." (You still get key lime pie!) via “A Tasty Trip Through the South.”
Dear voice recognition software: It may not seem like it, but there's a big difference between "I took a tasty nibble" and "I took a tasty nipple." Please get your mind out of the gutter and pay attention. 🤭
Books on our radar
Calendar Romance Box Set Collection #1, by Eden Larsen "February Hearts: Olivia and Jason learn to find time for each other in their busy schedule as they celebrate Valentine's Day. March Shamrocks: Cara finds love when she comes to America from Ireland in search of a new job. April Showers: Kayla faces her fear of failing yet another relationship when she meets Neil on April Fool's Day. May Flowers: Aria must chose between losing the love of her life or disappointing her father. June Weddings: Zoey gets a second chance at love with her college sweetheart." Book 1 has a 4.4-star average with 75 reviews. The collection contains six stories.
When They Do, by Sara Bellcamp: "Playboy Alex Keaton is living the carefree single life – until his best friend Marco decides to get married. Alex finds himself chasing after the absolute last girl he would have ever imagined: Marco's ex-girlfriend, Claire. Alex always thought she was boring and too sensible, and she never liked him anyway. But he never, ever thought she would say "yes" either. A unique & delightfully witty sweet romance that's just a little bit steamy in this closed-door, opposites attract, friends-to-lovers romantic comedy."
Sheryl's Last Stand, by Kerrie Noor: "Sheryl has seen better days. She lost her job, her home, and the ability to say no to her overbearing mother. Sheryl is wilting in a sea of whiskey and American Wrestling. She spends her nights rooting for Johnstone, a wrestler as believable as Die Hard. Until Sheryl discovers belly dancing." A reviewer says, "The voice is Scottish urban girl snark," which sounds fun. You can read a sample in your browser and sign up for the author's newsletter to get more free. It’s also for sale.
Home to River’s Edge, by Nan Reinhardt: “When Jasmine Weaver, the chief of staff to a powerful D.C. congresswoman, choses integrity, she ends up disgraced, unemployed, and sleeping in her childhood bedroom in Indiana. Identical triplet Jazz has her sisters’ support while she plans her next steps. She agrees to organize their high school’s fifteenth reunion, never dreaming that her co-chair is the man who broke her teenage heart. These high school sweethearts have lived half their lives apart. Can they reinvent themselves back in the town where it all began?” A new release!
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Detectives & Criminals: Explore mysteries with a touch of humor, romance, paranormal, or horror. It's fun to see what you can judge by the covers!
Romance pre-orders and new releases: Tired of seeing the same romance titles? Check out this group of 75 new romances! Find heat levels from sweet to spicy, with some romantic comedy and sci-fi.
It's hard to believe it's still snowing some places. It's definitely spring in New Mexico, where Kris took this photo from near her house.
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