Spotlight ~ Small Town Charm, Love & Mystery Boxed set ~ #Giveaway

Small town America has its charm—not to mention its fair share of romance and mystery!

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Everyone knows small towns have their own unique charm, that’s why they make fabulous settings for stories!
 Turquoise Morning Press presents the best of their small town settings—all in one volume, and for one very small town price!

From Drakes Springs, Florida, to Briny Bay, North Carolina, to Wheeler, Texas, where a little romance and a lot of murder 
and mystery take center-stage—and then to Honey Creek, Ohio  and Legend, Tennessee, where home-grown romance blooms, and love lives right next door.

Eight fabulous authors share their views of small town charm, love and mystery in this eight book boxed set—providing you with a satisfying glimpse into the lives and stories of the quirky characters who live in these charming settings.

(Young Adult to Adult Sweet/Sensual Romance)

Retail Price: $5.99     Promotional Price:  $0.99

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THE BOOKS

Bloom by Julie Anne Lindsey In a town filled with her past, she never expected to find her future. Seven years ago Cynthia left Honey Creek with a broken heart. Three years ago Mitchell arrived with one. If they let it, love will find a way to bloom. 

Julie Anne Lindsey really brought me back to the books that made me love to read. Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars; Bloom is one of those romances that transports you back in time. Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars

Buried in Briny Bay by Bobbye Terry Roxie Turner finds herself up to her neck in trouble her lifelong nemesis, Georgia Collins, is discovered buried in the town’s landfill. Worse, with her characteristic Southern sass, Roxie has been saying she’d kill Georgia for more than twenty years. 

I had Janet Evanovich, Julie Garwood, Jill Shalvis and Pamela DuMond all grouped together for this category. But I think the crazy sisters, Roxie and Trixie just had to come out on top. What a feel good book Buried in Briny Bay was, as it kept me smiling from the first page till the last. 

Another Look Book Reviews Award, Best Book to Bring on Smiles

Midnight in Legend, TN by Magdalena Scott. Midnight Shelby has grand ideas to help her adopted hometown, and she's not going to let a stick-in-the-mud realtor get in her way. 

 I loved this book and highly recommend it. I must warn you, however, that [Magdalena Scott] will quickly become addictive. 

Brenda Tulley of The Romance Studio, 5 Hearts

Murder at the Blue Plate Café by Judy Alter Small towns are supposed to be idyllic and peaceful, but when Kate Chambers returns to her hometown of Wheeler, Texas, she soon learns it is not the comfortable place it was when she grew up.  

Alter serves up a delicious whodunit by stirring up a healthy serving of suspense and a splash of romance, then bakes them to downhome perfection. Add an appealing protagonist, and you have Murder at the Blue Plate Café. 

Highly recommended. Polly Iyer

Shades of the Future by Suzanne Lilly Mariah Davis loves animals, running, and her hunk of a boyfriend, Kevin Creamer. Everything looks bright for her until the day she finds a pair of sunglasses that allows her to see the future. 

 Suzanne Lilly weaves an engaging world populated with charming and eccentric characters that readers will want to visit again and again. 

Brenda Hiatt, Award winning romance and young adult author

 
Heart to Heart by Jan Scarbrough When Jeremy’s aunt gives him a second chance, he must decide if he believes in the unbelievable and the pet psychic who teaches him about faith…and love.  

If you want a humorous, sweet book for a quick read at the pool or beach, this is it. Ms. Addie is still stirring up things in the town of Legend, even after her death. 

Amazon Reviewer, 4 Stars

Rebuild My World by Cheryl Norman More than anything, Taylor Drake wants her life back. Suffering from the agoraphobia that has plagued her since a brutal attack, the once confident and successful photographer now cowers behind closed doors with a loaded pistol. 

…Ms. Norman is a gifted storyteller. I loved Rebuild My World and eagerly turned the pages, excited to see what event would next happen to keep this story moving. Not only is it well plotted, but the characterizations draw you into the lives of these people. Ms. Norman tells a compelling tale that keeps you guessing. Vine Voice Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars

Ice Princess by Jennifer Anderson Mya Newman never minded the routine or quiet that came with living in Honey Creek, Ohio. For her senior year, she craves something exciting to happen instead of it melting into a cookie cutter routine like the previous years.  

 …a wonderfully emotional short story with just the right balance of sweetness and sadness. I recommend it to anyone who relishes a charming story of love and friendship. 
LASR Review, Great Read! 4 Stars

THE AUTHORS

Julie Anne Lindsey is a multi-genre author who writes the stories that keep her up at night. Julie writes sweet romance for Honey Creek Books, the Calypso series with Lyrical Press/Kensington and pens the The Patience Price Mysteries for Carina Press/Harlequin.

Bobbye Terry is a multi-published author of romantic comedy, fantasy and suspense-writing where southern charm sometimes meets macabre reality.  Her awards include Eppie Finalist and two-time finalist of Detroit's Bookseller's Best Award

Magdalena Scott lives in her own fantasy world of Magdalenaville, Indiana, and spends her time writing stories with small town settings.  Magdalena knows that life in a "burg" is seldom dull-if you're paying attention.  She is the Amazon bestselling author of the Ladies of Legend romance series.

Judy Alter, award-winning author, penned the five books in the Kelly O’Connell Mysteries series. With Murder at the Blue Plate Café, she moved from inner city Fort Worth to small-town East Texas to create a new set of characters in a setting modeled after a restaurant that was for years one of her family’s favorites.

Suzanne Lilly writes lighthearted young adult stories with a splash of suspense, a flash of the unexplained, a dash of romance, and always a happy ending. Her short stories have appeared in numerous places online and in print. She lives in Northern California where she reads, writes, cooks, swims, and teaches elementary students.

Jan Scarbrough is the author of the popular Bluegrass Reunion series, writing heartwarming contemporary romances about home and family, single moms and children, and if the plot allows—horses. She is an Amazon bestselling author of the Ladies of Legend contemporary romance series and a RWA Golden Heart finalist.

Cheryl Norman turned to fiction writing after a career in telecommunications and won the 2003 EPPIE award for her contemporary romance, Last Resort. A mention in Publisher's Weekly called her one of ten new romance authors to watch. She resides in Florida and is currently writing the Drakes Springs romance series.

Jennifer Anderson wears the hats of Mommy, wife, cat owner, author, and marketing coordinator. She has lived either coast, but has spent the majority of her life in the Midwest, where she says her heart grows with the love of family and friends, and where she finds inspiration for her young adult and romance stories.

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Finally Friday !!!

Love love love my Fridays :) 

        Unfortunately it won't be quiet in this household today with a half day of school and 4 glad-to-be-home kids but oh well.  If you can't beat 'em, join 'em :)

I have been super behind and off schedule this month so today we are highlighting 3 great great books from the back list at Turquoise Morning Press. 

Love Blossomsby Julie Anne Lindsey

A Honey Creek Sweet Romance - Seeds of Love Series


Jillian thought she had everything she needed until Jackson walked through her door...
There’s a wedding coming to Honey Creek and the whole town’s preparing for the party. When Jillian Parker agrees to host a few groomsmen at her inn, she has no idea what she’s in for. With events to coordinate, a bride to please, and an ex-fiancé to dodge, her comfortable life’s getting crazy fast.

And then there’s Jackson.

Jillian’s floored to discover one perfect groomsman is someone she’s known for years. Once a regular at Honey Creek reunions, he’s back for his cousin’s wedding. Jillian’s smitten, but falling in love is out of the question. She’s already juggling bar fights, lodge fires and financial woes. Not to mention, he’s leaving in a week and love takes time.

Release: September 3, 2012
Category: Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
Heat Level: Sweet
Length: Novella, 25,700 words
Price: $2.99 ebook only -

Reviews for Julie's Seeds of Love series:

“Julie Anne Lindsey really brought me back to the books that made me love to read.” ~Bethany Lopez, Goodreads review

 

“It gave me the same feeling I get every time I re-read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin.” ~Jessica Gard, Goodreads review

 

“What a sweet adult romance!” ~Ashley Lavering, Goodreads review

 

“I read this book in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. At the end of each chapter, I had to go to the next. I HAD to see what was going to happen.” ~Lacey Wolfe, Romance Author

 

Author Bio: Born and raised as an only child in Ohio, Julie had plenty of time to people watch and make things up. When she didn’t think she could make a living at the latter, her love of people led her to Kent State University where she earned a BA in Psychology. A few years and three kids later, she discovered the thrill of writing and hasn’t looked back. Writing allows her to harness her seemingly endless supply of energy and create something of value in the wake.

Julie is a mother of three, wife to a sane person and Ring Master at the Lindsey Circus. Most days you’ll find her online, amped up on caffeine and wielding a book. She blogs about books and writing at http://blog.juliealindsey.com


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Falling for Grace

by Maddie James

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Amazon (Kindle)
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Blurb:

She wasn't looking for love...

The owner of a successful, sophisticated boutique called Romantically Yours, Gracie Hart's nickname is the Diva of Romance. Who could have guessed that having once loved and lost, she has no intention of ever falling in love again, no matter how loudly her biological clock keeps ticking? Until, that is, her new tenants, Carson Price and his six-year-old daughter Izzie, arrive on the scene and proceed to wreak havoc in her life--and her heart!

...but it found her anyway!

Review

"...heartwarming and tender, this novel will brighten many dreary afternoons in small town America. James shows special talent for traditional romance. Expect more from this author."

Affaire de Coeur, 4 stars

Excerpt:

“Please let this work out,” she whispered and sent up a small prayer. “I need this to work out.”

Stopping briefly in front of the door, Gracie inhaled deep then exhaled long, twisted the dead-bolt, and opened the door fully.

She extended her hand without even really looking. “Mr. Price, I assume?”

Then she did look. Up. And up some more. My, he was a tall man. She gulped. He had to be tall for her to look up to him. She was nearly five foot ten, herself. Her mouth and lips went incredibly dry.

Her eyes met the most unbelievable sea-blue eyes she’d ever seen. Finally she felt something touch her palm.
“Oh!” She dragged her gaze away from his and glanced downward to her hand, now in his. His hand was warm, his handshake firm.

“Grace Hart?”

“Oh, yes.” She looked back into his face. “Yes, I’m Grace Hart. Mr. Price?”

He nodded and she took in more of his features. Dark brown hair, chiseled, high cheekbones, and those eyes....

“Yes,” he answered.

“Please come in,” she returned politely.

He stepped inside and she closed the door behind her, then felt it push open again against her rear.

“Forget something, Dad?”

Carson Price turned and so did Gracie. An imp of a child stood in the doorway, staring past her. Gracie guessed her to be about six or seven years of age. There was a frown on her face as she eyed her father, the doorway still framing her. Slowly, she crossed her arms over her chest and tilted her chin to look at Carson, a small look of defiance on her face. Her right foot repeatedly tapped the floor.

Gracie was not quite sure what to make of the child. She glanced quickly to Carson, who returned a hesitant smile, then to the child.

The little girl’s head held a mass of light brown curls which, if left loose, would most likely tumble halfway down her back, Gracie thought. Oh my, what she would have given, as a young girl, for curls like that. Oddly enough though, this child’s locks were caught up in a dusty, Louisville Cardinals baseball cap, which contrasted sharply with the Sunday-best frill she wore.

Gracie bent slightly to look the girl more closely in the face. “Well,” she finally said, pushing out her hand, “I’m Grace. What’s your name?”

“I’m Iz—”

Carson Price bolted forward. “Isabella,” he returned, grasping the child’s hand.

Gracie stood tall again and looked Carson in the eyes. It was nice looking directly into a man’s eyes and not looking down at him for once. “What a beautiful name.”

“Thank you. Isabella is my daughter. There was no school today. I hope you don’t mind. My babysitter is out of town.”

Gracie shook her head. “Oh, my no. It’s not a problem.”

She dismissed the issue of the child for a moment, then headed for the cash register. “Just give me a second to grab the keys and I’ll take you next door.”

An awkward silence filled the shop as Grace fumbled with the cash register drawer, her thoughts nowhere near where they should be.

Carson Price was not the kind of man she expected. No indeedy. He was much too—

No, she refused to think about it. After all, the man had a child. Most likely there was a wife in the picture somewhere.

Gracie sighed deeply.

With that thought, she retrieved the key from the secret drawer inside the old cash register. Gracie glanced up to see Carson crouched down on eye-level with the child, faint mutterings of conversation going on between father and daughter.

“Ready?” She stepped up behind them and Carson rose quickly to his feet, snatching the ball cap off his Isabella’s head on his ascent. Gracie registered a sharp glance of annoyance from the child and the stern, warning stare back from the parent as he quickly stuffed the ball cap into the back pocket of his khaki pants.

“We’ll take a look at the shop first, then the apartment,” she continued.

“That’s fine,” Carson Price replied.

“Unless, of course, you’d rather wait until your wife could come to look at the apartment.”

He shook his head. “No wife, just us.”

Gracie nodded. “Oh. Well, right this way then.” She extended a hand toward the front door.

Carson Price led the way, daughter in tow, and Gracie found herself watching those nicely fitting khaki’s from the rear until he opened the door and held it for her to pass through.

No wife. This wasn’t a good sign.

No indeedy.

There was a brief tingle as she brushed passed him and Gracie wondered from just where that tingle sprang. She’d not felt anything like that in—oh, in quite some time. Years, if she cared to admit it.

And she didn’t want to admit it.

She decided right then and there, that renting to Carson Price was probably a bad idea. A very bad idea.
He was much too handsome and much too charismatic for her own good. He had an adorable little child.

And no wife.

Two strikes against Mr. Carson Price.

No. Strikes two, three, and four.

 

Release: May, 2010Category: Category romance; contemporary
Heat Level: Sensual-SizzleLength: 252 pagesPrice: $0.99 digital; $10.99 print

Author Bio: Romance novelist Maddie James bounces between contemporary, historical, and paranormal worlds, as she pens stories within, and frequently crossing, a variety of romantic genres. With 30+ titles in print, under three pen names, she feels fortunate to spend her days working with some of the quirkiest characters around—those in her head, and in her life. She lives quietly with her muses, Calliope and Clio, who most days masquerade as four-legged furry creatures. www.maddiejames.net

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Meant To Be

by Karen Stivali

Sometimes you’re already committed to the wrong person when fate finally brings you the right one.

When NYU professor Daniel Gardner’s career-obsessed wife convinces him to move to the suburbs, he hopes it’s a first step toward starting the family he longs to have. Instead of domestic bliss he finds his neighbor, Marienne Valeti. She loves her freelance design job, but must contend with a growing sense of isolation created by her husband’s indifference. A penchant for good books, bad movies, and Marienne’s to-die-for brownies sparks a powerful bond between them. Passion simmers, but they resist its lure, surrendering only in the seclusion of their minds. Their friendship helps them weather every hardship, from divorce to widowhood, leaving them both secretly wondering if it can survive a first kiss.

Release: August 26, 2012
Category: Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romantic Elements
Length: Novel, 100,000 words
Price: $4.99 Digital ebook; Trade Paperback TBD

 

Author Bio: Karen Stivali is a prolific writer, compulsive baker and chocoholic with a penchant for books, movies and fictional British men. When she’s not writing, she can be found cooking extravagant meals and serving them to family and friends. Prior to deciding to write full time Karen worked as a hand drawn animator, a clinical therapist, and held various food-related jobs ranging from waitress to specialty cake maker. Planning elaborate parties and fundraisers takes up what’s left of her time and sanity.

Karen has always been fascinated by the way people relate to one another, so she favors books and movies that feature richly detailed characters and their relationships. In her own writing she likes to explore the dynamics between characters and has a tendency to craft romantic love stories filled with sarcasm and sexy details.

Meant To Be is Karen’s first full length novel.
To learn more about Karen and her other writing projects you can visit her website http://karenstivali.com
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Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you like all these great titles by Turquoise Morning Press!!

Finally Friday... #Giveaway

As if I didn't already like Fridays, today just happens to be one of my own stories from the backlist of books from .....Turquoise Morning Press :)  Yay!!!

Hi, I'm  Krista Ames

and I wrote Surf's Up in the Summer Shorts Anthology ...






Summer Shorts is a collection of light romantic reads about love, life and endless summer nights.  With everything from a first kiss, to the rekindling of a long marriage, there is something for everyone. Beaches, cruises and summer days, perfect for tucking into your beach bag or your e-reader, and heading off to lie in the sun, bask in the warm breezes, and dream….
Enjoy.



Surf’s Up by Krista Ames 

  ..along with these other great authors and their stories ::

Declarations of Dependence by Margaret Ethridge

Best Friends by Suzanne Barrett
Retrieving Hope by Bobbye Terry

Beach Towel by Grace Greene

Fireworks by Julie Anne Lindsey

The Green House by Amie Denman

Old Devil Moon by Bobbye Terry

Release: August 8, 2011   

  Category: Romance, Short Stories     Price:$2.99

Heat Level: Sweet      Length: @38,000 words    

Excerpt from Surf's Up::

Every time he felt steady on the board, had a wave he could ride and would stand up, his focus would zip straight for the woman in the white bikini a ways in shore in front of him. He'd noticed her his first time out and with each additional glimpse, his attempts resulted in a nose dive. That woman needed to go back in her house before he really hurt himself. On the other hand, maybe she knew how to surf?

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Kylee couldn‟t take much more of watching this poor guy wipe out every time he stood up. It just looked painful. She didn‟t know how to surf herself but after watching him, she wasn‟t about to try either. Even if she did know how, she wouldn‟t help. She was hiding out at her Grammy‟s winter home on the gulf coast for a reason; mending a broken heart, not meeting another guy.

You can find this anthology several places, two of which are Turquoise Morning Press and of course Amazon !!

AND

Just for fun, one lucky commenter on today's post will win a digital copy of Summer Shorts!!!!  So make sure you leave a comment and your email so if you're picked as the winner, I know how to contact you. 

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Thanks for stopping in today

and

happy reading...

Krista

Author, Author

...read all about it!!


Thanks for joining us and please welcome a fantastic author,

Julie Anne Lindsey

It's great to have you here today, can you tell us a little about yourself?

I’m Julie! I live with my 3 small children and my incredibly patient husband in a lovely rural Ohio town. I have everything I could want, plus books! It’s like a tiny utopia over here. LOL. I’m silly and forgetful and get my foot stuck in my mouth sometimes. On occasion I wear two shoes or climb into the passenger seat when I’m the only adult around. But, more or less I get things done. And I’m almost always happy about it.

Just from your picture you can tell you're a bubbly and fun person. I love that. So what or who initially inspired you to become a writer?

It’d been years since I’d read anything for pleasure. My desk creaked under weight of parenting books and home school materials. Then my third angel arrived and I was up nursing at 3am. I caught Twilight on pay per view. (Yeah. I said it). And that as they say was the beginning of the end for me. Everything changed. My husband brought me home the books after I talked him to death about the movie. And I was swept away. When I finished her series, I knew I wanted to do that too. Maybe not quite as well as Ms. Myer, but I wanted to write something that some other bleary eyed woman would pick up and smile. I want to pass on that tiny escape. A little rejuvenation for someone else who’s teetering on a great precipice in her reality. I hope I can do that. Just a smile. It can change your day.

What kind of research do you do for a novel and how extensive do you get?

So far I haven’t had to do much research. My novels are contemporary, usually in places I know and about subject matter I understand. On occasion, a topic will pop up that I need to spend an hour delving into but for the most part, I haven’t needed to research much. Yet.

Do you have a special place you like to do your writing? Such as an office, a spare room, the dining room table, your couch?

When our little Princess arrived three years ago, the office became her bedroom. So, as a writer, I’ve always worked on my laptop, sitting criss-cross-applesauce on my couch. LOL It leads to interesting story arcs with three children running around me and cartoons playing five feet away. On the flip side, I’ve honed my ability to focus through a hurricane.

As a reader, what types of works do you like to read and do you think they influence the genre/genres you write in?

I read YA at an alarming rate. I can’t stop. I love the genre. YA definitely sparked my desire to write sweet romance. It’s not the age of the YA characters that draws me in. It’s the YA author’s ability to create palpable chemistry between her hero and heroine. I love the swoony butterfly feeling I get from YA and hope to bring some of that to life in my sweet romance efforts.

What is your favorite method of writing...as in laptop, desktop, Ipad or the old fashioned pencil and paper?? And do you plot out your story or go with the flow of your muse?

I write on my laptop. But when I’m away from the computer, I will send myself texts, write ideas on napkins, store receipts or my arm if necessary. I can’t afford to lose a good hook!

When you need a break or some time off from the trials of being a writer, what can you be found doing?

Ahhhh I read. There’s nothing like an awesome novel to carry you away. I also have a handful of favorite television shows that get me laughing. In the event I can leave the house….I run away with my husband. Anywhere. I’m blessed with an awesome husband and we have fun anywhere.

Your Favorite 5

1) Favorite color - pink

2) Favorite dessert - hot fudge brownie sundae....or turtle sundae with chocolate ice cream, oh and whip cream + cherries on both

3) Favorite Season - Fall. I like the wardrobe & shoe choices it affords me LOL + Sunny days AND cuddlebug nights SCORE

4) Favorite sad song- No favorites. I avoid sadness. In fact, I can't even think of one LOL I guess I always turn them off.

5) Favorite Romantic movie - You've Got Mail. I love that they fall in love before they meet. LOVE IT. This movie inspired my 2013 Honey Creek release Written on Her Heart. *Swoon*

And a bonus, what is your ideal romantic vacation?? Spa + ocean views and I am a happy girl. Lots of alone time, pampering and ocean sounds 24/7. *sighs* THAT sounds marvelous dahling.

Where can our readers find you??

You can find my blogging about the writer life at Musings from the Slush Pile

Tweeting my crazy at @JulieALindsey

Reading to soothe my obsession on GoodReads

Is there an upcoming or current release you would like to share with us today and where can we find it?

Yes! My debut novella, Bloom, released late in January. Bloom is a sweet romance and it launched the Turquoise Morning Press’ new line of Honey Creek Books. I have two more like Bloom coming this year. Together they make my Seeds of Love series. I’m really excited about Honey Creek books. They will come from different authors in varied genres, but all focus on the same fictitious small town in rural Ohio. I’m an Ohioan through and through. Writing about the place I love is an extra thrill.

Bloom by Julie Anne Lindsey

In a town filled with her past, she never expected to find her future…

Seven years ago Cynthia left Honey Creek with a broken heart. Three years ago Mitchell arrived with one. Now Cynthia’s come home, and these two hardened hearts can’t stop arguing. If they’d only take a break long enough to find some common ground, they might be surprised to find love can grow anywhere.

If they’ll let it, love will find a way to Bloom.

*Bloom is book one in my new Seeds of Love series. I’ll be planting those seeds all year.

You can find Bloom and more books from me at

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Bloom-Seeds-Honey-Creek-ebook/dp/B00736DKQA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330433004&sr=8-1

Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bloom-julie-anne-lindsey/1108479671?ean=2940014072069&itm=1&usri=julie+anne+lindsey

Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/127640

I hope you’ll make a visit to Honey Creek. It’s a beautiful place where anything can happen. Kick off your shoes, relax into that porch swing, cuddle up to a steamy cup of tea and maybe my debut novella, Bloom. Taking a trip to Honey Creek is as easy as Amazon : ) See you there!

Well Julie, before we let you escape, do you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share? I like to cook and am always looking for new recipes to share and try myself :)

In honor of the new Honey Creek Books line and my great state, I want to share a recipe I’ve been making with my mom every Thanksgiving since she could prop me up in my high chair. My daughter helps now too. (By helps, I mean she eats my peanut butter while I pretend not to notice).

Buckeyes – AKA Chocolate/Peanut Butter Heaven

1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter

½ cup butter (softened) or ½ cup margarine (softened)

1 lb confectioners' sugar (about 3.5 cups)

1 tablespoon vanilla

12 ounces chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)

3 -4 ounces paraffin wax (I use 1/4 of a standard block)

Directions:

1) Cream peanut butter and butter.

2) Add sugar and vanilla and mix well.

3) Form into 1 inch balls and refrigerate.

4) Melt chocolate chips with parafin wax in a double boiler.

5) Dip balls into chocolate with a toothpick about 3/4 of the way covered.

6) Place chocolate side down on waxed paper.

7) Let set at room temperature or refrigerate.

About Julie:

I am a mother of three, wife to a sane person and Ring Master at the Lindsey Circus. Most days you'll find me online, amped up on caffeine & wielding a book.

Julie, thanks so much for being with us today. It was great getting to know you.  We definitely look forward to having you join us again on May 6th for your next book release. 

Thanks to all our readers and hope you enjoyed learning about this great author!! 

Come back soon,

Krista