Thursday, April 29, 2021

Thursday Book Recommendation

 

These are books I’ve read and really enjoyed. Most of what I talk about will probably be paranormal/scifi but not always. Although it’s rare, I do read some contemporary. 


This week is: Diagnosis Wolf: An MM Paranormal Fantasy Romance by Macy Blake 

 

 

Blurb:

Armed guards, a mystery illness, and an enemy trying to take out his patient were more than a desperate nurse bargained for…

Thanks to his good-for-nothing brother, Andrew needs a job. Fast. He’s left with no choice but to take the mysterious nursing position he’s offered.

They warned him Caleb would be a difficult patient…

Shifters aren’t typically affected by human illnesses, but something’s broken through Caleb’s supernatural defenses, leaving him weak and desperate for answers. When his wolf finally tries to break free after meeting his new nurse, Caleb hopes that he might be saved from whatever illness is slowly killing him.

As Andrew races to learn what’s causing Caleb’s condition, he may lose more than his heart. Because Caleb’s diagnosis? Wolf.

 

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Diagnosis-Wolf-Paranormal-Fantasy-Romance-ebook/dp/B08BHVM4RL

 

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Tuesday Teaser - Bound by War

 


Excerpt from Bound by War


It had been unit years since anything had touched the very core of him.

While he was trying to puzzle that out, there came a muted but livid shout. Concerned, he tried to force his eyes open but had no luck. Trying to raise his arms or moved his legs wasn’t happening either. His body refused to respond.

Stars above, he really was completely helpless. No wonder they didn’t consider him a threat. He wasn’t. Not right now. He needed that IV out of him. The pain medication left him hazy and unable to defend himself.

There was the click of the chart going back to its place and footsteps away from the bed. He heard a swish of a door opening.

“What the hell, Raiden?” Neo asked.

Fuck a black hole. He should’ve known. Where one of this group was, the others were never far behind.

“I heard we transported up a Blishue. I couldn’t believe we allowed that kind of space trash on this ship, so I had to come and see.”




Monday, April 26, 2021

Pucker Up Monday

 Welcome to Pucker Up Monday. It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all.




Friday, April 23, 2021

Finicky Friday - Breakfast Casserole

 

 


Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 1 hr 15 mins

Total: 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings


Ingredients

1 pound bacon

¼ cup diced onion

¼ cup diced green bell pepper

3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

8 eggs

2 cups milk

1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed


Directions

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch casserole dish.

Step 2 - Fry the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble.

Step 3 - In a large bowl beat together eggs and milk. Mix in cheese, bacon, onion and green pepper. Stir in the thawed hash browns. Pour mixture into prepared casserole.

Step 4 - Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes until eggs have set.


Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 281 calories; protein 18g; carbohydrates 9.9g; fat 21g; cholesterol 170.6mg; sodium 537.6mg. 

link: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20900/easter-breakfast-casserole/

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Thursday Book Recommendation

 


These are books I’ve read and really enjoyed. Most of what I talk about will probably be paranormal/scifi but not always. Although it’s rare, I do read some contemporary. 


This week is: Beneath the Opal Arc: Immortal Jewels Volume I: (MM Medieval Fantasy Romance) by Lee Colgin


 

Blurb: As the battle rages around him, Laurence stops to witness a witch casting a powerful magical arc. Werewolves race past, running for cover, but Laurence can’t tear his gaze from the vulnerable spellcaster.

When Remy is injured, he doesn’t expect a vampire to come to his rescue. What is he to Laurence if not dinner? But Laurence carries him to safety, ensures he gets treatment, and protects him from a pack of angry werewolves.

No one knows how long the magical arc will only hold. Frightened by what might happen when it falls, Remy needs to escape the frontlines and find a safe haven before his own people hunt him down for treason.

As sparks fly between the unlikely pair, can they find solace in love, or will the supernatural war claim two more victims?



Beneath the Opal Arc

~A vulnerable witch lost on enemy soil

~A lonely vampire fighting to protect his charge

~A love story neither of them saw coming


Beneath the Opal Arc is an MM Paranormal Romance packed with adventure, a steamy love story, and danger at every turn. This novel contains violence and scenes intended for mature readers.


Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Opal-Arc-Immortal-Medieval-ebook/dp/B08M449HD5


Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Tuesday Teaser - Bound by War

 

Excerpt for Bound by War


He was used to the odors of blood, sweat, and the atmospheric bitter scent of a discharged phasers. Added into that was often anger, which had its own acidic flavor. He’d lived with that one for longer than he cared to remember. But this scent made him hunger for something he’d never had before: a partner.

He forced his brain to wade through the fogginess of pain medication, plus dehydration, and reason this out. He discreetly inhaled, and it finally dawned on him.

What he smelled remined him of the ocean and the Ne Reyn. But this was fresh and invigorating, unlike many of Ne Reyn who now carried the scent of anger and fear thanks to a civil war.

This scent was different. Gentler. There was sweetness to it. Unsoiled. It called to him, invading the darkest part of his soul, and teased him with a promise. He just didn’t know a promise of what, though. It had been unit years since anything had touched the very core of him.



Monday, April 19, 2021

Pucker Up Monday

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday. It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all.




Friday, April 16, 2021

Finicky Friday - Spicy Tuna Fish Sandwich


 

Prep: 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings


Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained

¼ cup Cheddar cheese crumbles (Optional)

8 slices jarred jalapeno pepper, diced, or more to taste

2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste

1 tablespoon pickle relish

1 tablespoon lemon juice (Optional)

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

8 slices bread, toasted


Directions

Step 1 - Stir tuna, Cheddar cheese, diced jalapeno, mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, and pepper together in a bowl. Spread tuna mixture on a slice of toast and top with remaining slice to make a sandwich.


Cook's Note:

You can eat the tuna on bread, toast, or cook it like a grilled cheese sandwich to make a tuna melt.


Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 322 calories; protein 27.5g; carbohydrates 27.8g; fat 10.6g; cholesterol 36.5mg; sodium 637.2mg. Full Nutrition

Link: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236734/spicy-tuna-fish-sandwich/

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Thursday Book Recommendation

 

These are books I’ve read and really enjoyed. Most of what I talk about will probably be paranormal/scifi but not always. Although it’s rare, I do read some contemporary. 



This week is: Lord of Time: A M/M Paranormal Romance (Lords of the Multiverse Book 1) by C.G. Rayne

 

Blurb: A contract with a devil…?

 

Gabriel Morgan never imagines his eighteenth birthday will end with the doors of his home being kicked in by gun-wielding thugs intent on stealing away his little sister as payment for his estranged father’s gambling debts. Pushed into an impossible corner, Gabriel is on the brink of doing something unspeakable when billionaire business mogul Darrien Stathos steps into the fray and announces a contract that nullifies all other claims—for Gabriel. Only too willing to be the sacrificial martyr to save his family, the cost of surrendering himself to Darrien, however, may be more than Gabriel bargains for.

 

Demon, alien, vampire, or just a plain human monster rumored to be the international crime lord known as Kairos, Gabriel has heard all whispered about this handsome, yet intimidating, savior. Whispers he is starting to fear are true when he witnesses a few disturbing incidents involving Darrien that cannot be rationally explained. Add to that the constant harassment of a couple of FBI agents intent on unearthing damning evidence that will prove that the crime lord, Kairos, is Darrien’s true face, as well as an assassination attempt on Darrien, and Gabriel starts to think that maybe sharing Darrien’s bed is the least daunting thing he will have to face.

 

Who is Darrien really, and why is he so interested in an ordinary guy like Gabriel, a guy just struggling to help his family make ends meet like millions of others? Gabriel isn’t sure he wants to know the answer, but when has the universe ever given him anything other than the finger?

 

This is a m/m reimagining of the urban fantasy/paranormal romance story previously published as The Supreme Moment. It contains several scorching-hot scenes and mature language with a HFN plot resolution.

 

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Time-Paranormal-Romance-Multiverse-ebook/dp/B08HVK6XZT

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Tuesday Teaser - Bound by War, The Next Generation Book 4


Except from Bound by War


The cooling unit kicked on, and a breeze drifted across him. It brought with it a tantalizing scent. Brine. Salt. Seaweed. Tangy, but coldly fresh and invigorating. Made him think of sunlight reflecting off gently rolling waves and warm breezes.

Every nerve lit up, but his body was still mostly uncooperative. That scent belonged to someone. Stars above, he wanted to hunt the owner of that scent down, subdue them, and carry them back to his dwelling. He’d provide for them and kill any male who came too close.

Mine.

Mine.

Mine.

He was used to the odors of blood, sweat, and the atmospheric bitter scent of a discharged phasers. Added into that was often anger, which had its own acidic flavor. He’d lived with that one for longer than he cared to remember. But this scent made him hunger for something he’d never had before: a partner.



Monday, April 12, 2021

Pucker Up Monday

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday. It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all.



Friday, April 9, 2021

Finicky Friday - Waffle Sandwich with Cheese, Spinach and Spicy Mustard



Prep: 15 mins (will need a waffle iron)

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings


Ingredient 

1 roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 teaspoons butter, softened

4 thickly-sliced pieces multigrain bread

1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard

1 cup fresh spinach, or to taste

4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 teaspoons chopped sweet onion


Directions

Step 1 - Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.


Step 2 - Arrange tomato slices on a work surface, pouring off any excess juice. Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.


Step 3 - Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter onto 1 side of each bread slice. Lay 1 bread slice, butter-side down, in the hot waffle iron. Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard onto bread slice in waffle iron; top with 1/4 cup spinach, 2 slices mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon onion, half the tomato slices, and 1/4 cup spinach, respectively. Lay 1 slice bread, butter-side up, atop the spinach layer.


Step 4 - Close waffle iron and toast sandwich until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining ingredients.


Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 284 calories; protein 18.6g; carbohydrates 24.2g; fat 14.3g; cholesterol 51.2mg; sodium 656mg. 

Link: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236550/waffle-sandwich-with-cheese-spinach-and-spicy-mustard/  

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Thursday Book Recommendation

 

These are books I’ve read and really enjoyed. Most of what I talk about will probably be paranormal/scifi but not always. Although it’s rare, I do read some contemporary. 


This week is: Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton 


 

Blurb:

The object of Parker Montgomery's crush is big man on campus Colton Butler, who is much more than he appears to be.

Colton has been watching Parker from a distance, patiently waiting for the day when he will finally be able to claim his destined mate.

When Parker is threatened by a rogue wolf, Colton's instincts take over and he finds that his actions have consequences that threaten to tear his pack apart.

 

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPUMQ0O

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Tuesday Teaser

 


Short excerpt from Bound by War (The Next Generation)


“He was unconscious when found, so because of his injuries, it was best to keep him sedated during treatment.”

They thought he was sedated. Foolish Tah’Narians. Their king’s mate was standing within striking distance, and no one had double check to see if he was indeed knocked out. He also was not restrained.

Did they feel that safe around him? Or was it because he had been beaten? He’d had far worse and still did what needed to be done. And Tah’Narians called their selves warriors. They should know better than this.

On the other hand, his body wasn’t responding like he’d have liked. Between the drowsiness and the feelings of heaviness, maybe he wasn’t the threat he normally was. Even his thoughts were somewhat sluggishness. A headache hid behind his eyes, but that was probably from the numerous hits to the head thanks to Ogill.

“He’s… he’s….”

The sweet sound of bells tinkled as someone tiptoed closer until they were right beside the medibed. He purposely kept his body relaxed so not to give away the ruse that he was unconscious. Amazing how close they came to him. No Blishue would take such a chance.

The cooling unit kicked on, and a breeze drifted across him. It brought with it a tantalizing scent. Brine. Salt. Seaweed. Tangy, but coldly fresh and invigorating. Made him think of sunlight reflecting off gently rolling waves and warm breezes.



Monday, April 5, 2021

Pucker Up Monday

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday. It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all.



Friday, April 2, 2021

Finicky Friday - Grandma's Famous Salmon Cakes

 


Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings



Ingredients

1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked

2 eggs, beaten

1 small onion, diced

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons vegetable oil


Directions

Step 1- Pick through the salmon and remove any bones. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the diced onion, salmon and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Step 2 - Shape into 2 ounce patties; about 7 or 8 patties. *I'd refrigerate the cakes once shaped for 20-30 minutes then go to the next step. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Fry each patty for 5 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown.


Link: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24509/grandmas-famous-salmon-cakes/

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Thursday Book Recommendation

 


These are books I’ve read and really enjoyed. Most of what I talk about will probably be paranormal/scifi but not always. Although it’s rare, I do read some contemporary.  


This week is: A Strong Hand by Catt Ford 

 



Blurb: 

Nicholas Sayers, needing money for college, takes a job as assistant to infamous photographer Damian Wolfe. It's just taking pictures, right? Wrong. While Nick has never questioned what kind of man he is or what he truly wants in life, working for Damian during a BDSM photo shoot opens his eyes to all sorts of sexual possibilities, and many of them include the handsome Mr. Wolfe.

 

Damian has serious doubts about getting involved with a younger man who knows nothing about the BDSM lifestyle, but Nick's adventurous and humorous approach to new experiences is far too alluring to resist. Although he knows it might be a mistake, Damian takes Nick into his life.

 

Flirting on the edges of control, submission, and pain excites Nick more than he would have ever dreamed possible. With Damian, Nick learns about his own deeply hidden desires and finds out that relinquishing control doesn’t make him weak—having someone else in control of his sexual pleasure simply heightens it. And the reverse is true for Damian: Control turns him on. So they set out to explore these sensual boundaries together, neither expecting to find love along the way.

 

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Hand-Catt-Ford-ebook/dp/B0026FCJY2