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Welcome and thanks for stopping by.  In honor of the new year, here are 3 snippets from my brand-new release, IF I LOVED YOU, (#6 on the Secret Cravings bestseller list) the first in the Hollywood Hearts series. Please leave a comment (& your email addy) & you'll be entered to win any one of my books, including this new one. I'll select 3 winners on Sunday night. A comment also enters you for the grand prize, A Kindle Fire HD 7, awarded at 7 pm on Sunday!

He glanced at the white vest and figured she had to be wearing a white or beige bra or it would show through the light-colored fabric. That meant panties to match. Maybe white with lace…lots of lace. Stop! She’s a business associate. Her skirt slid further up her thigh for a few seconds as she got out of the car. Chaz didn’t miss a delectable inch. Three more inches and I’d know if they were white and lacy. Damn.

She recognized the pain that flickered deep inside his dark orbs. She caught a glimpse of the boy he once had been crouched there alone in darkness. 

“Not dressed, and yet not even expecting me. Expecting someone else or has he just left?”
“Do I detect a note of jealousy?” She raised her eyebrows.
“Why would I be jealous? You’re only my financial advisor…as you’ve told me again and again.” He stepped closer to her.

 A bit about the book 

Does love always mean total truth?  Successfully shunning the limelight, Megan Davis kept her family secret safe. Disrespectful of tabloid superstars, Meg was shocked when selected to launch a celebrity division in her investment firm. Gorgeous, magnetic movie star, Chaz Duncan valued privacy above all else. Drawn to Megan for more than financial advice, will he share a secret or continue his high profile but lonely existence? Jealousy, deceit and scandal threaten two careers and the quest for true love and trust in this roller-coaster-ride contemporary romance.        

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New Release! IF I LOVED YOU...A few snippets

Here are a few, choice snippets from my new release, IF I LOVED YOU, the first in the new Hollywood Hearts series.

 

Brielle strolled into Meg’s office. “Did you sleep with him?” Brielle lounged against the doorjamb.

“Strictly business. He liked my investment plan.”

“Yeah? I’ll bet that’s not all he liked.” Brielle stared at the neckline of Megan’s silk top, causing heat to rise in Meg’s cheeks.

                                             

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Eyes the color of melted dark chocolate captured her gaze as she raised her eyes to his. She froze for a few seconds, like a deer in headlights.

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Mark! Shit! Mark! Meg’s hands went cold, the color drained from her face, and a shiver ran up her spine. If Chaz tells anyone... “I never should have told you…he’ll kill me if this comes out."

A bit about the book

Does love always mean total truth? Successfully shunning the limelight, Megan Davis kept her family secret safe. Disrespectful of tabloid superstars, Meg was shocked when selected to launch a celebrity division in her investment firm. Gorgeous, magnetic movie star, Chaz Duncan valued privacy above all else. Drawn to Megan for more than financial advice, will he share a secret or continue his high profile but lonely existence? Jealousy, deceit and scandal threaten two careers and the quest for true love and trust in this roller-coaster-ride contemporary romance.     

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IF I LOVED YOU - a snippet and my Clam Dip Recipe

Here is a snippet of my newest book, IF I LOVED YOU, coming out TOMORROW, Dec. 27! It's the first book in a new series called Hollywood Hearts. There will be a new book every other month in this series for the entire next year. I'm very excited and busy writing as fast as I can. I hope you enjoy it. The book is up for pre-order on the Secret Cravings Publishing website.

She put the paper down on her desk. “Look, I know you’re famous. My brother is famous…”

“Mark Davis. Star quarterback for the Delaware Demons, right?”

“He’s my twin.”

“You don’t look at all alike. Can you toss a football?” A smile curled his lips.

“Like I haven’t heard that one before. I don’t give a damn you’re famous, okay. Can we get that straight? I’m not impressed, not going to grovel at your feet. You’re simply a potential client whose money I may be managing. No more and no less. I’m not going to swoon and ask for an autograph or throw myself at you. Of course, I’ll do my best to take care of your money as if it was my own, but that’s as far as it goes.”

“Way to use your charm on me to win my business.” Chaz leaned forward. 

 “I don’t need charm; I have brains.” A smug smile crossed Meg’s lips.

“Whoa! Oh, yes…Harvard M.B.A., right? Harvey told me.” Chaz sat back in his chair again.

“Right.” Meg leaned back, too, folding her arms across her chest.

“Yale School of Drama here. So don’t condescend to me. I’m not a ‘dumb’ actor in love with himself. And you’re dressed pretty hot for a financial advisor with only dollars and cents on her mind. Not that I’m objecting. I love eye candy…great rack, too…” He grinned at her then pulled out his cell phone.

“Eye candy? Rack? Did you say rack? Why the nerve! Is that yourcell phone? Turn it off…” She rose up out of her seat.

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As a few of you have requested, here's my recipe for yummy clam dip:

CLAM DIP

Ingredients:

1 can of whole baby clams (Do not use the clam pieces, only whole baby clams and they only come in one size can)

1 small tin of anchovies (any brand)

1 brick of cream cheese 16 oz. (can use low fat)

16 oz. sour cream, low or no fat Greek yogurt or sour cream

1 lemon 

 Instructions 

Pulverize the anchovies in a Cuisineart with the cream cheese until no large pieces of anchovies are left. Add some of the yogurt/sour cream to soften and blend well until smooth. Add the rest of the sour cream/yogurt to the anchovy mixture and blend until well mixed, either in the Cuisineart or in a large bowl by hand. Drain the baby clams and reserve the juice.  

Fold in the baby clams with a rubber spatula. Mix with a wooden spoon carefully so as not to break up the clams. Add a healthy squeeze of  lemon juice. Taste. Add more lemon juice or some of the clam juice until the flavor blend is exactly to your taste and the concoction is the right consistency for dip. Refrigerate for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to blend into one. Serve with celery, carrots, crackers or whatever.