There’s something about watching muscular men face off on an open field, ready to crush each other, that makes people hungry.  So just in case you need a snack for the big game today, I’m re-posting this family-favorite recipe for Easy Jalapeno Pinwheel Poppers.  Enjoy! Preheat oven to 375˚. Line cookie...
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Finally some good news! According to an article from The Telegraph, “… consuming ice cream for breakfast improves a person’s alertness and mental performance.” “Compared to a group that had not eaten ice cream, Prof Koga’s subjects exhibited faster reaction times and better information-processing capabilities, the Excite News web site reported.”...
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“Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the...
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Wonderful news! Dear Readers, I’ll be attending the Historical Romance Retreat in Spokane, Washington this coming autumn, alongside a plethora of amazing historical romance authors! Only 175 slots are available and registration opens tomorrow, Jan. 10th.  http://www.historicalromanceretreat.com/ I hope to see you there! Warm wishes and happy reading, Viv

Thank you for a wonderful 2016; for welcoming the Season’s Original characters with open arms; for loving Jack, Liam, and Max as much as I do (and Lilah, Adeline, and Juliet, too); and most of all for your generous support and friendship. I’m looking forward to a great New Year...
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Sometimes it’s difficult to let the characters I write go and then move on to the next. For me, they keep living on, waking up, drinking tea (chocolate or coffee), kissing their spouses, and basically seizing their HEAs each and every day. So last week, when Herding Cats and Burning...
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Max and Juliet have written two very different letters to Father Christmas. You can find out what they both want at Herding Cats and Burning Soup today. And don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a $25 Amazon e-gift card! May your holiday season be merry and bright!  ...
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Ellery’s book, JUST ANOTHER VISCOUNT IN LOVE (available 8/1/17), has pre-order links!!!       Now, I should probably start writing it. 😉 AMAZON     AVON   Warm wishes and happy reading, Viv

I’ll be hosting a HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY for my newsletter subscribers next week! The prize-pack includes the Season’s Original Series (including prequel) and lots of other goodies for one lucky winner. Sign up is simple and located at the bottom right hand corner of my website: https://vivlorret.net/   Warm wishes and...
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Wishing you a safe and happy holiday filled with the comfort of family and friends.   <3 Viv