Blogging over at Loose ends today

Due to Spring Break and the fact I want to spend some time today with the kidlets, there will be no Thursday Thirteen.

However, I did blog over at Loose Ends on First Lines.

Lany

Thursday Thirteen

13 places I want to go to or go back to by Lany 1. The Outer Banks—love vacationing there and exploring 2. The Florida Keys 3. Germany—my dad loved being stationed there in the army. I also have German ancestors on my mom’s side. 4. Ireland—land of my ancestors on my dad’s side 5. Scotland—land of my ancestors on my mom’s side 6. Niagara Falls—been there once. Want to go back. 7. New Jersey/New York City—yes to see Mari *G*! 8. Indianapolis—to see Mel!! 9. the Bahamas 10. Hershey Pennsylvania—I really want to go here more than Disney 11. Maine—I dunno why. Maybe because it’s the land of King 12. The Grand Canyon 13. Alaska

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day! And Happy Birthday Mari!

May you find the pot of gold at the end of every rainbow.

Mari, We hope you have a wonderful day! And we know when your Irish eyes are smiling....they are up to something *Grins*. Big Hugs!

Mel & Lany

Thursday Thirteen

13 things Mel loves about spring 1. It comes after winter. (Her least favorite season.) 2. Finally warmer weather! 3. Colorful Spring flower gardens. 4. I love dandelions wine! 5. Trees blossoms. 6. House projects. (We're removing the carpet in the little peeps rooms this spring.) 7. Road trips! (I'm so ready to do a weekend get-a-way!) 8. Concerts! (I'm dying to see one!) 9. Baseball spring training! (Yeah, I love baseball!) 10. Spring break! (LOL...okay, the kids all love this one.) 11. A springtime breeze under a clear spring day. 12. Making plans for summer. 13. Shopping (Okay, well, I do hate shopping but we've got to get ready for summer!)

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Thursday Thirteen

13 bands I’ve enjoyed by Lany 1. Huey Lewis and the News 2. Aerosmith 3. Def Leppard 4. Petra 5. Alabama 6. Sugarland 7. Little Big Town 8. Reel Big Fish 9. Everclear 10. Carbon Leaf 11. The Dave Matthews Band 12. Offspring 13. Heart

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The new release shimmy!

We are doing it! Bold Bride released overnight! We're so excited.

After her father abandons her for the gold fields of California, Abby must find a husband to keep her safe from the bully who owns the small Texas town where she lives, and who wants to own her at any cost. But any prospective husband will have to let her go when her brother comes to take her back East, where she might find safety and her dreams of education fulfilled.

She's always been told her boldness will get her into trouble one day and it just might when, in desperation, she turns to Miguel for help. She has long admired him from afar, but worries he will not agree to her proposal. But he is honor-bound to keep her safe, and determined to keep his promises to her, come hell or high water. He will protect her from the man of her nightmares, and from the raging passion her innocent curiosity awakens in both of them.

As Abby and Miguel work together to strengthen their temporary marriage and to battle the forces conspiring to bring them down, Abby finds herself looking forward to leaving less and less. Will the temporary bride be bold enough to make it permanent?

To read an excerpt.

Mel & Lany