I really enjoy cooking, but I enjoy eating so much more! I’ve got two boys (11 and 14) and these days, the older one can eat two Chipotle burritos in one sitting, so when I’m cooking dinner, it had better be lots of food! Since two burritos per kid can break the bank, I try to duplicate it at home. Turns out, it’s not that hard, and my 11 year old (the picky one) agrees! So how do I make the restaurant burritos at home? Crockpot and/or Pressure Cooker Tex-Mex meat (yes, it’s a vague title!) Pick a meat- Chicken or Pork Place it in the crockpot or pressure cooker. Add adobo chiles—they’re in the Mexican section right next to the canned sliced jalapenos—from the can, depending on how much meat. I usually use about 2-3 pounds, so I add half a can. Add water to cover the bottom. Cook all day (crockpot) or about 30 minutes (pressure cooker). Pull the meat into shreds. That’s it! My 11 year old calls it Chipotle chicken (even if it’s pork) because he thinks it tastes the same. I sauté peppers and onions and make white rice and chop in some cilantro. Fill…

When I set out to write the second installment of my Taste of Texas Mystery Series, I jumped at the chance to highlight one of my all-time favorite foods. Guacamole. If you’re anything like my family you can’t get enough of this scrumptious spread. And we’re not the only ones. Americans consume approximately 1.2 billion pounds of avocados every year. On two special days those numbers soar into the stratosphere. Can you name them? If you said Cinco de Mayo, you’re right. Now think tailgate parties, football…got it yet? If you said the Super Bowl, you’re an expert. Approximately 12 million avocados will be turned into dip on Super Bowl Sunday this year. Guacamole, or ahuaca-mulli, and the Aztecs who created it were discovered by the Spaniards in Central Mexico in the 1500s. In fact, those explorers loved it so much they tried to recreate the dish when they returned to Spain. Alas, these delicious fruits grow best in the climate of South-Central Mexico. The healthy avocado is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and good fats. And there’s enough fiber in this savory berry–yes, berry–to fight off hunger for up to three hours after eating only half of one for lunch….

Before I penned this post, I never thought about my top five romance novels, because my favorites change fairly often. I have my one-click authors, the authors I don’t even think about downloading a sample because their body of work has never or rarely disappointed me. Some are simply books that encouraged me to write my own stories. After writing down my top books (let’s just say for right now), I realized a common denominator are opposites attract, unrequited love and hero/heroine transformation. IT’S BEEN YOU, Book #2 of the Crush on You series has a little bit of everything of the things I love. I hope you like my list. Kristen Ashley – SWEET DREAMS Kristen Ashley is a one-click author. I LOVE her voice. Her heroes are uber Alpha, and the women are a range from super sweet to hot and spicy. I was first introduced to her via the Rock Chicks Series (Rock on!) and moved on to the Colorado Mountain Series. Sweet Dreams is about a woman who leaves after her husband cheats on her with her best friends. She picks up and moves on to a small town in Colorado and goes from Corporate America…

I’ve loved the science fiction genre since I was a kid. So many exciting possibilities. Alternate realities, biopunk, aliens—I want to devour it all. Today I’m here to share a list of my top 8 favorite science fiction shows (in no particular order). The Bionic Woman – This was my very first introduction to the science fiction genre and remains my number 1 favorite. When I was a kid, my mom loved this show. I grew up watching the reruns. In fact, I was so enthralled by it, I was even Jamie Summers two Halloweens in a row (not that anyone knew who that was, lol) Futurama – Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m a sucker for animation. I live for cartoons. When Futurama came along? Sci-fi and a cartoon? Um, yes please! I know a lot of people weren’t thrilled with the later stories, but I personally loved how they ended Fry and Leela’s story. The Flash – I’m loving how the story is progressing on the Flash. I still need to play catch-up on this season, but I can’t wait to see what they do next! Dollhouse – Joss Whedon can pretty much do no…

I’m actually two people! Yes, we are co-writers who share a brain… and a love for romance. Sometimes we’re like Dr. Doolittle’s Push Me-Pull You, the two headed llama, but it’s all fun! So some of the answers below may have two responses because we can’t agree on much of anything besides hot heroes. Favorite vacation place: Hawaii and London Favorite season: Summer and Fall Number of kids: 3 and 2 Name the states you’ve lived in: Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Maryland, Georgia, New York, Nebraska Favorite super hero: Wonder Woman (duh!) Favorite color: Orange and green Birthday month: October and November (party time!) Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite flavor of ice cream: What flavor is bad? Years married: 22 and 18 How do you like your coffee? Caffeinated Hair color: Blond and brown Favorite book genre: Sci-fi and Romantic Supense If you could give a hero only one characteristic, what would it be? Hotness and honor Favorite food: Anything we don’t have to cook Spicy or mild? Spicy! Favorite sports team: Broncos and Penguins Onion rings or french fries? Both! Favorite exercise: Turning the page in a book TAMED BY THE BEAST by Grace Goodwin When Tiffani is mated to an…

I’m so thrilled to be here. Thank you for inviting me! I’ve just seen my 51st book for Harlequin Presents hit the shelves, and have been answering a lot of questions. What’s the best thing about writing romance, for example? The readers, of course! Meeting people across the world is a bonus I never imagined when I signed my first contract and the Internet has brought us all closer together. When I attended RWA San Diego this year the first person to ask me to sign a book said it was about time I wrote more polo books like my Acosta series. I just love her for that. I love my polo players and I love my readers, so I came home and started writing straight away. A new series is born! My brand new Blood and Thunder series is a collection of stand-alone, no-holds-barred romance stories, set in the tough, unforgiving world of top-class polo—billionaire cowboys, as I always think of them. There’s plenty of passion and steamy action, as well as fiery, stand-up heroines to deal with those arrogant men. Here’s the first novel in the series—available for purchase November 8th. Up for pre-order now! Isn’t the cover…

“Drink it,” he said again, more sternly. Lily still did not move. As if understanding the reason for her resistance, he lifted the glass and took a drink before offering the water to her again. This time she took it in a tenuous grip. Something about knowing his mouth had touched the rim of the same glass made her belly tremble, but the clean water was heavenly on her parched tongue and slipped gracefully down her throat. She took a long drink and then another before lowering the glass. She thought she heard him give a sound of approval before he turned and claimed a seat in one of the chairs. Her courage strengthened, Lily lifted her chin to look at him only a few feet away and swallowed hard past the knot of doubt lodged in her throat. Dressed in elegant evening wear, he sat with his back stiff and straight despite the plush cushion of the chair. His knees were spread and his feet braced squarely on the floor. His hands, with his long masculine fingers, splayed on the surface of strong thighs. He was the epitome of masculine sophistication and mystery. Dark, enigmatic, handsome, and intense. Her…

A smart, sexy, and well-regarded billionaire is a rare being. Even more so, when that billionaire is—wait for it—a female! A tech mogul, who founded a billion-dollar technology empire and retained the respect of her peers as well as all who work for her. In my debut novel, RULE BREAKER, that is exactly what you get. Arya Rey is a brilliant software developer, whose dedication and attention to detail give her the ability to control every aspect of her technology domain. She is a badass heroine, always in control. With one exception, when she’s behind closed doors and in the presence of her dominate ex-lover Maxwell Dane. He is the only man with the ability to call to a desire no one dare know about: the need for submission, the need for domination. In Max’s arms, Arya can relinquish all power and gain the freedom she craves. Max wants one thing, to have the woman he loves back in his life, not only as his submissive but also as his equal, his wife. Nevertheless, she refuses, and so if domination is what she wants, domination is what he’ll give her. Maybe one day, she’ll recognize that what they share is…

Writes: I write Celtic fantasy romance, contemporary romance and romantic comedy. WHAT YOU DO TO ME, out November 1, 2016 is a flirty, fun, humorous contemporary romance/romantic comedy. About: I live in Minnesota, where the winters are long, brutally cold and dark—the perfect environment for writing if one does not enjoy outdoor winter sports. I transitioned from a twenty-year teaching career into full time writing in October, 2015, and now I get to make stuff up all day long. I love my job! What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: My ideal reader will enjoy more than one genre written by the same author My ideal reader will have a great sense of humor. My ideal reader loves to read books that make them tear up as well as laugh. My ideal reader is a happily-ever-after junkie. My ideal reader is a “glass half full” kind of person. My ideal reader doesn’t mind missing sleep when swept away by a good story. My ideal reader loves heartwarming, tug-at-your-heartstrings books. What to expect if we’re compatible: My readers can expect to experience a wide range of emotions while reading my books. My readers can expect to feel satisfied and…

In my new Rock ’n’ Ink series the primary theme of opposites attracting is played out against a backgound of the Portland music scene. But the stories, at their core, are about characters from different backgrounds and social groups — opposing archetypes — finding themselves attracted to one another and eventually falling in love. In my debut BEAUTIFUL CRAZY a very alpha business mogul goes toe-to-toe with a free spirited rockabilly rebel. Not only are they both shocked at meeting their match, but they both learn a lesson on not judging a book by the cover. Disclaimer: this is not the case for BEAUTIFUL CRAZY as the gorgeous cover for my book is a spot on representation of the story. I think most romance fans will agree that Jane Austen’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE holds a special place in our hearts for a number of reasons. For me it’s the opposing archetypes trying to stay true to themselves and yet, despite their own personal history and the rules of the society they live in, they’re driven to love the things they intitial disliked about each other. I’ve thrown together a top 10 list of some of my favorite movies that explore…