Timeless Love Is Here!

Summer is almost here and that means finding great beach reads to enjoy. Something fun, something sexy and something romantic is definitely on the menu. And you're in luck, Maumee Valley Romance Authors Inc. has released their second romance anthology Timeless Love and guess who is one of the featured authors. Sam's Second Chance is all about a woman who goes to her college reunion and has the chance to hang out with her college crush. I was actually inspired by a story I heard about from my twentieth college reunion. Two women met at reunion and found out that even though twenty years ago they never would have dated, they now have a lot in common and the sparks flew. How romantic I thought, that'd make a great romance. And thus Sam's Second Chance was born. So if you're interested in going down memory lane with Sam and Bailey, check it out and all of the other wonderful stories in Timeless Love.

Spring is here and love is in the air. May you look at your honey, like this couple looks at each other.

"Wuthering Heights"--Best Movie Poster Ever?

I probably read Wuthering Heights when I was 12 and like many I loved Heathcliff in all his obsessive glory. But I wanted the book to be more, well, romantic. I wanted that feel good moment when Cathy and Heathcliff ride off into the sunset with their own happy ending. I hope this isn't a spoiler when I say, I was hurt when that didn't happen. So I had no intention of watching the latest interpretation of WH until I saw THAT poster. You know the one, Jacob Elordi holding Margot Robbie in an impressive clinch cover embrace. My God, that poster was made for every lover of bodice rippers. You literally could not keep me away from the film. It captures the heat of the couple's relationship, Heathcliff's dominance and Cathy's helpless submission to their love (lust?). And for me, the movie does the same. But even if it didn't, that poster, and all of its over the top juiciness, lives rent free in my mind.

Hello Mr. Bridgerton

Although at the time I'd never read a book by Julia Quinn, I loved the the show Bridgerton from the very first episode. Jane Austen on steroids, with sex and technocolor fashion? Yes, please. But other than Anthony, I was not impressed with the Bridgerton males. These were the guys I was supposed to fall in love with and root for? They seemed kind of meh. Especially Benedict. He came off as too flighty/whimsical, heck too beta to steal my heart. And yet, I'm loving his season of the show. Benedict and Sophie have great chemistry and I'm enjoying the upstairs/downstairs dynamic of this season. Who knew I'd be so interested in the servant class in the Bridgerton world. And yet I am. Yes, dear reader, this fourth season Bridgerton is full of delightful surprises. And I can't wait to see what happens in the second half of the season. Bravo Shanda/Julia Quinn, you've done it again.

Hello 2026

For the first time in a long time, I didn't ring in the new year in my home. Instead I was in Seattle celebrating with my brother and his family. And despite the jet lag, I was able to see the ball drop with my nieces. New Years's morning we worked on vision boards, something I've never done before. I'm hoping to manifest a joyful year with exciting travel, reading and writing amazing stories, deep love and money (please God money). Here's to 2026 being a wonderful year for us all and may we all get what we hope for!

Loving Christmas

May your Christmas season be filled with hot cocoa, warm fires, laughter, presents and love. Lots of love. See you next year!

Love Me a Thick'um

Nelly Furtado has been back in the limelight after taking some time off (I think). If you haven't seen her in a while, know that she has gained some weight. A good amount of weight. In all the right places. She is lush and luscious and in my opinion, sexy as hell. And I don't even like femmes. Yet when I posted about her never looking better, folks (men?) were questioning my sanity, my sincerety and my eyesight. As if someone who is larger than before can not be more attractive. It is wild to me how much we love and worship a particular look for women. For many if we don't fit into a specific mold, we don't deserve adoration. What bullshit. Nelly was cute when she was younger and much thinner. But for my money, she's a sexy goddess now. Heavier and older. Long may her thickness reign!