So here was the story I forgot to tell you all. When I went to get the internal ultrasound on my uterus my 12-year-old son went to deliver some boy scout  popcorn he stopped at a friend house and she asked him how I was going. He told her I was having an ultrasound because he thought I was pregnant. Next thing we know Denny’s Sister is calling and yelling at him about him being a papa again when he is supposedly fixed. Denny’s mom got mad because we laughed about it, she said we didn’t need rumors spread, the only bad part is it’s his own family that spreads them.

Sorry, I’ve been out running errands for Denny  and delivering popcorn. I stopped at the clinic to deliver to my doctor and cousin that work there and I had them prick my finger because I’m starting what I am hoping is my monthly cycle. My number has gone down from 11.1 to 10.7  and I’m taking my iron. They want me to come back in on Friday for another finger stick.

So on to the winners. First our winners for the Men and Women of the Military Blog Hop

 I Am A Soldier Too: The Jessica Lynch Story  by Rick Bragg winner is:  Jessica B

Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard winner is:  Glittergirl

   The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks winner is:  Donnas1

   Because of You by Jessica Scott winner is:  Lori

   Seal of My Dreams Anthology winner is:  Justine

Please send me an email with the name of the book you won in the subject line and your snail mail addy to SeawitchReviews (at) YAHOO (DOT) com. All prizes must be claimed by Monday Dec 3rd.

And now for our 100+ Followers Celebration winners: You all also have until Friday Nov. 30th to claim your books by emailing me your snail mail with the prize you won in the subject line to SeawitchReviews (at) yahoo (dot) com.

   Devil In A Kilt by Sue-Ellen Welfonder winner is #231 leahluvsmedieval

   Knight In My Bed by Sue-Ellen Welfonder winner is # 446  Chelsea B

    Sins of A Highland Devil by Sue-Ellen Welfonder winner is # 188  CateS

 Highlander In Her Bed by Sue-Ellen’s alter ego Allie Mackay winner is  # 65 Maybe31

Some Like It Kilted by Allie Mackay winner is  # 521  June M

  Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson winner is  # 272  Diane Sallans

  Penelope and Prince Charming  by Jennifer Ashley winner is  #167 Leahluvsmedieval

  The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie  by Jennifer Ashley winner is #3 Karen C

  Wicked Nights  by Nina Bangs winner is  # 377  Lexi

  I’m the Vampire That’s Why   by Michelle Bardsley winner is  # 384  Jeanne Miro

  When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy winner is  # 311  Miranda W

  Be Mine Tonight  by Kathryn Smith winner is  # 262  tore 923

  Dark Fever  by Karen Marie Moning winners are # 296  Connie Fischer,  # 406 Alice Whyland,  # 186 Linda Townsend,  #191 Ivy, # 274 Phoenix Carvelli,  # 464 Linda Thum, # 299 Diane Sallans, # 230 LibraryPat, # 360 June M, # 125 Catslady,  # 390 Brenda Rumsey, # 506 Cathy P,  # 423 Carol L,  # 39 Josie Lambardi,  # 512 Mary Preston, # 368 Wendy McKinnis,  # 59 flechen1, # 102 Chelsea B, # 387 leahluvsmedieval and # 187 Rosemary K.

  Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning winner is #137 Ivy

  Jewels of the Sun  by Nora Roberts winner is  # 418 Phoenix Carvelli

  Key of Light  by Nora Roberts winner is # 39 Josie Lambardi

 Irish Thoroughbred  by Nora Roberts winner is  # 306 Alice Whyland

  Abducted Heiress   by Amanda Scott winner is  # 239  Brenda Rumsey

  Highland Princess  by Amanda Scott winner is  # 306 Alice Whyland

 Blood Law  by Karin Tabke winner is  # 170  Mary Preston

 Master of Surrender  by Karin Tabke winner is  # 429  LibraryPat

 Master of the Highlands  by Veronica Wolff winner is  # 541  Leahluvsmedieval

   Devil’s Highlander  by Veronica Wolff winner is  #299 Diane Sallans

    The Perfect Play  by Jaci Burton winner is  # 177  Samantha H

   Virgin River by Robyn Carr winner is  # 83 leahluvsmedieval

  A Virgin River Christmas   by Robyn Carr winner is  # 278 Rao

   My Kind of Christmas  by Robyn Carr winner is  # 470 Phaedra Seabolt

  Charming the Highlander  by Janet Chapman winner is #140  Miranda W

   Mystical Warrior and     Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman winner is  # 20 Teresa Jesenovec

  This Calder Range  by Janet Dailey winner is  # 223  Wendy McKinnis

   Thread’s West  by Reid Lance Rosenthal winner is  # 521 June M

   High Country Bride  by Linda Lael Miller winner is  #25 leahluvsmedieval

    The Man from Stone Creek  by Linda Lael Miller winner is # 451  Diane Sallans

    A Bride in the Bargain  by Deeanne Gist winner is  # 424  Linda Townsend

    The Seducer  by Madeline Hunter winner is  # 530 Rao

      Highland Destiny  by Hannah Howell winner is  # 355  Mary Preston

    Highland Bride    by Hannah Howell winner is # 318  Glittergirl

     My Wicked Highlander  by Jen Holling winner is #135 Leahluvsmedieval

  Immortal Warrior  by Lisa Hendrix winner is # 323  Carol L

     How to Abduct A Highland Lord  by Karen Hawkins winner is # 539 Sue G

     The Warrior  by Heather Grothaus winner is  # 130 Miranda W

     Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant winner is # 83 Leahluvsmedieval

      The Secret  by Julie Garwood winner is  # 504 Linda Townsend

     Never Seduce a Scoundrel  by Sabrina Jeffries winner is  # 451 Diane Sallans

   The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries winner is  # 197 Catslady

     Temp Me With Darkness by Shayla Black winner is  # 403 Theresa

  Wicked Ties by Shayla Black and erotic story winner is # 533 Mary Morgan

   Show No Mercy  by Cindy Gerard winner is # 21 Catslady

  Crazy Hot  by Tara Janzen winner is #183 Mary Preston

  Pleasure Unbound  by Larissa Ione winner is # 176 Karen C

   Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy winner is  # 159  Rao

  Warrior  by Angela Knight winner is  # 258  Rao

   Tiger Eye  by Marjorie M. Liu winner is # 221 Cathy P

   Dark Rival  by Brenda Joyce winner is # 394  Cathy P

  Dark Embrace by Brenda Joyce winner is # # 303 Cathy P

  Highlander Unbound  by Julia London winner is  # 166 Victoria Zumbrum

   Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband  by Melissa Mayhue winner is # 169  Ivy

   Warrior’s Redemption  by Melissa Mayhue winner is  # 497  Leahluvsmedieval

   When Harry Met Molly  by Kieran Kramer winner is  # 443  Linda Townsend

   The Chief by Monica McCarty winner is  # 211  Andrea M

   The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks winner is  # 337 Library Pat

   Colter’s Woman  by Maya Banks winner is # 240 Wendy     erotic story

    Because of You (E- Book) by Jessica Scott winner is  # 321 CateS   e-book

  Erotic Reasearch (E-Book) by Mari Carr winner is # 471 Jennifer Mathis    erotic story  e-book

     Instinctive  by Cathryn Fox  winner is  # 265 Rosemary K     erotic story

   Under My Umbrella (E-Book) by Karen Erickson winner is  # 81 June M    erotic story e- book

   Going All In (E-Book) by Jess Dee winner is # 85 Karen C   erotic story  e- book

  Long Hard Ride (E-Book) by Lorelei James winner is  #18 Terriznh      erotic story – e-book

   UnRidden (E-Book) by Cat Johnson winner is  # 123  Kimmyl    erotic story  e – book

    Infatuation (E-Book) by Melissa Schroeder winner is  # 382  Ivy  erotic story  e-book

     Kate’s Crew (E-Book) by Jayne Rylon  winner is   # 445 Lexi    erotic  story  e-book

          Night is Darkest (E-Book) by Jayne Rylon  winner is # 229 Lexi erotic story  e- book

#543 Jeanne Miro wins a book of my choosing from my stash for being our last commenter and  Connie Fischer also gets a book of my choice for being commenter #1.

And of course one lucky person will have their choice of a

Kindle PaperWhite     or Nook with GlowLight 

or a $100.00 GC to the bookstore of your choice.    Winner is  # 528 Cathy P

So please don’t forget to send me an email at Seawitch Reviews  at  yahoo  dot com with the name of you prize in the subject line. Send me your snail mail addy or the email address of where you want your ebooks sent and let me know the format too please for the e- books.

Also please note any unclaimed or unwanted books will not be regifted, I just don’t have the energy.

Claim your books by Monday Dec 3rd.

Congratulations everyone!!!!!!

Z Seawitch

**Image from the author’s website

WARRIOR REBORN

MELISSA MAYHUE

http://www.melissamayhue.com

Genre: Time-s: Travel(Medieval Scotland)

Series: Warriors series #3

Source: Received for an honest review from the publisher.

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (October 30, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1451640889
• ISBN-13: 978-1451640885

*From the author’s website
Excerpt

MY THOUGHTS:

WARRIOR REBORN by Melissa Mayhue is an exciting Medieval Scottish Time-travel.Book 3 in the “Warrior’s” series,but can be read as a stand alone,with re-appearing characters. See, “Warrior’s Redemption” and an e-book novella “Warrior’s Last Gift”. Filled with Fae,magic,mysticism,Scottish legend,emotional turmoil,time-travel,secrets,danger,love,and passion. Follow Special Ops agent, Chase Noble and Medieval captive seer Scottish lass, Christina MacDowylt, on a adventure of danger and magic.Chase comes from the future to 1294 Scotland,to find is destiny,what he finds is a place to belong,magic and love. Being a descendant of Fae, he feels fate has more in store for him,and he must discover what that is. Christina, is a seer hold captive by her evil half brother,and knows her time is growing short,her visions has shown her a warrior from the future will rescue her. But if he doesn’t come soon he may be to late. Fast paced and action packed with strong characters,page turning action,gripping passion,and an intriguing plot. A must read for any one who enjoys time-travel,Scotland,magic,Scottish myths,and legends. I enjoy this author’s Scottish Highlanders,you can not go wrong with “Warrior Reborn”. Another hit for Ms. Mayhue. Received for an honest review from the publisher.Details can be found at the author’s website,Pocket Books,an imprint of Simon & Schuster,and My Book Addiction and More.

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: MILD

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book  Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews

Synopsis:

Danielle Dearton had always believed in faeries. She believed the faeries had a higher purpose for her and it did not involve her staying where she was. She just didn’t expect them to send her back in time with all those germs! Her soul mate was not amenable to his destiny but she cannot deny their instant attraction or that she felt more at home here than she’d ever felt in her whole life.

Rating: 3/5

Comments: Liked the faerie magic and the fact the brother was otherworldly gifted. Would have been nice if Malcolm had some powers we only know Elesyria felt the power but this is his story and we don’t know what his strength is. Was it his uncanny ability to heal? Dani really had no purpose in the past. She didn’t really relieve Colm’s suffering nor did she help his people in anyway. It could be argued that she was just meant for him but one would think if she felt like she belonged in the past then why so? I didn’t get it.

]]> http://seawitchreviewsfromthebookshelf.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/one-last-look-at-prizes/ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:44:07 +0000 seawitchreviews http://seawitchreviewsfromthebookshelf.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/one-last-look-at-prizes/ Ok so it’s Trick or Treat day here in our wee town of Elizabeth ,WV. And since the little goblins and I will be out and about, here is a last look at what is up for prizes. Don’t forget to go back to the first post so you can comment, go here for instructions http://wp.me/p1HH6W-R0.

Again thank you to all my followers for helping me grow my blog.    Look back in a day or so for a list of winners.

But first I want to thank the authors for writing such great stories for myself and others to fall in love with. I also want to thank those that donated books and swag for the celebration.

If you click on any of the covers, it will take you to the authors website.

   Devil In A Kilt by Sue-Ellen Welfonder

   Knight In My Bed by Sue-Ellen Welfonder

    Sins of A Highland Devil by Sue-Ellen Welfonder

 Highlander In Her Bed by Sue-Ellen’s alter ego Allie Mackay

Some Like It Kilted by Allie Mackay

  Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson

  Penelope and Prince Charming  by Jennifer Ashley

  The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie  by Jennifer Ashley

  Wicked Nights  by Nina Bangs

  I’m the Vampire That’s Why   by Michelle Bardsley

  When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy

  Be Mine Tonight  by Kathryn Smith

  Dark Fever  by Karen Marie Moning

  Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning

  Jewels of the Sun  by Nora Roberts

  Key of Light  by Nora Roberts

 Irish Thoroughbred  by Nora Roberts

  Abducted Heiress   by Amanda Scott

  Highland Princess  by Amanda Scott

 Blood Law  by Karin Tabke

 Master of Surrender  by Karin Tabke

 Master of the Highlands  by Veronica Wolff

   Devil’s Highlander  by Veronica Wolff

    The Perfect Play  by Jaci Burton

   Virgin River by Robyn Carr

  A Virgin River Christmas   by Robyn Carr

   My Kind of Christmas  by Robyn Carr

  Charming the Highlander  by Janet Chapman

   Mystical Warrior and     Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman

  This Calder Range  by Janet Dailey

   Thread’s West  by Reid Lance Rosenthal

   High Country Bride  by Linda Lael Miller

    The Man from Stone Creek  by Linda Lael Miller

    A Bride in the Bargain  by Deeanne Gist

    The Seducer  by Madeline Hunter

      Highland Destiny  by Hannah Howell

    Highland Bride    by Hannah Howell

     My Wicked Highlander  by Jen Holling

  Immortal Warrior  by Lisa Hendrix

     How to Abduct A Highland Lord  by Karen Hawkins

     The Warrior  by Heather Grothaus

     Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant

      The Secret  by Julie Garwood

     Never Seduce a Scoundrel  by Sabrina Jeffries

   The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries

     Temp Me With Darkness by Shayla Black

  Wicked Ties  by Shayla Black

   Show No Mercy  by Cindy Gerard

  Crazy Hot  by Tara Janzen

  Pleasure Unbound  by Larissa Ione

   Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy

  Warrior  by Angela Knight

   Tiger Eye  by Marjorie M. Liu

   Dark Rival  by Brenda Joyce

  Dark Embrace by Brenda Joyce

  Highlander Unbound  by Julia London

   Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband  by Melissa Mayhue

   Warrior’s Redemption  by Melissa Mayhue

   When Harry Met Molly  by Kieran Kramer

   The Chief by Monica McCarty

   The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks

   Colter’s Woman  by Maya Banks

    Because of You (E- Book) by Jessica Scott

  Erotic Reasearch (E-Book) by Mari Carr

     Instinctive  by Cathryn Fox

   Under My Umbrella (E-Book) by Karen Erickson

   Going All In (E-Book) by Jess Dee

  Long Hard Ride (E-Book) by Lorelei James

   UnRidden (E-Book) by Cat Johnson

    Infatuation (E-Book) by Melissa Schroeder

     Kate’s Crew (E-Book) by Jayne Rylon

          Night is Darkest (E-Book) by Jayne Rylon

And of course one lucky person will have their choice of a

Kindle PaperWhite     or Nook with GlowLight 

or a $100.00 GC to the bookstore of your choice.

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Ok, so I’m making a last-minute change, because a lot of my followers are in the areas affected by Sandy and so many are without power I’m extending the contest until November 8th. Hopefully by them everyone will have power and internet back. I’m doing this because when we had the Tornado and were without power for 10 days I missed out on claiming some cool prizes I had won and I remember how bummed I was so there you go. That gives everyone an extra 8 days to comment on Oct. posts. Haven’t heard yet if our Trick or Treating has been changed but I hope so because it is still raining here and it sounded like my siding or car port roof is loose. I expect we’ll have flooding soon.

So if you are in Sandy’s path, be wise, be smart, stay inside, stay safe and stay dry!

And Gel Friday will be home next Monday. Yeah, I’ve missed my Stephanie, although Gram and Grampa don’t want to give her back!

Z Seawitch

So are we enjoying the Bus tour??? I feel like we are on one of those mini busses like they take you around in for tours of Scotland. Ready for our next stop????      Ok so everyone please look out the right hand side at the lovely view.

First we have a special giveaway, DJ randomly picked a number and I counted til we got to the lucky commenter from yesterday who answered my question to win a redneck calendar for 2013. Here is a picture.      And our winner is :     Jeanne Miro

Now if you all will please look to the left of the bus you will see coming up:

From The Doomsday Brethren series by Shayla Black,

Tempt Me With Darkness   He’s an immortal knight hungering for satisfaction. . . .

As soon as Marrok sees Olivia Gray, he’s sure they met in eons past. He’s felt her soft, gentle curves writhing in pleasure beneath his own powerful body. . . Morganna! For centuries, towering Marrok, once the mightiest of King Arthur’s warriors, has endured a terrible curse the witch cast upon him when he spurned the witch.

She’s a modern woman about to discover ancient magic. . . .

Olivia shares a mystical—and irresistible—connection with brooding Marrok. Soon after the sexy warrior appears in her erotic dreams, he abducts her, demanding she uncurse him. Their intense passion is more powerful—and intimate—than either of them has ever known. Olivia may be the key to unlocking the diary that will break Morganna’s hold on his life. But in the wrong hands, the book also holds the power to destroy magickind. As they search for answers, a ruthless wizard returned from exile is building an army of evil. When he discovers Marrok and Olivia have the diary, only their love—with the help of a powerful group of magical Brethren—can save them.

The BOI’s aka Black Ops Inc by Cindy Gerard are next with

Show No Mercy.    The sultry heat . . .

Only two things can compel journalist Jenna McMillan back to Buenos Aires after terrorists held her captive there just months before: a rare interview with a shadowy billionaire and the memory of the dark and dangerous man who saved her. . . .

Hides the deadliest threats . . .

Bad guys, bombs, and bullets are Gabriel Jones’s way of life. But he’ll never forget the brash redhead he rescued not so long ago . . . or the passionate kiss they shared before he sent her packing.

And exposes the deepest desires. . . .

Now, forced together by a bombing at the National Congress, Jenna and Gabe confront the urgent longings that simmer between them. But this surprise meeting is no coincidence. A ruthless enemy stalks them with deadly precision. The question is . . . if they make it out alive, will Gabe turn his back on Jenna . . . again?

Tara Janzen has a great series too with ex-military with her

Steele Street series and Crazy Hot is up first.   LOVE HAS NEVER BEEN THIS  WILD.

Only the most dire emergency  could send paleontologist Regan McKinney racing across the West in search of a  man.  But her grandfather has vanished,  and Quinn Younger could be the missing link.   What the bad-boy-turned-American-hero is doing in a deserted tumbleweed  town is an even bigger mystery…until danger trails Regan into Cisco, Utah,  and the sexy ex-Air Force pilot becomes her sole hope of survival…

THIS DANGEROUS.

Quinn figures things can’t  get worse than being stuck in tiny Cisco on an impossible special-ops  mission.  Then the dinosaur doc’s  granddaughter roars into town with bad guys on her tail.  Once, Quinn was on the fast track to a life  of crime…until Regan’s grandfather rescued him.  Now Quinn owes it to them both to find the  old guy.  But throw in a deadly terrorist  and some hot dinosaur bones, and a man could get himself killed.

THIS HOT.

Because facing down danger  with this revved-up lady is one endless adrenaline-rush of pleasure –  especially when they’re falling crazy in love…and hanging on for dear life…

Ok if you will look back to the right just past the Highland Coos you will see something special coming up out of the mist….

Larissa Ione is going to take us on a paranormal side trip with her Demonica Series. Demons, Vamps and Weres – Oh My! I don’t know why I waited til the third book to start this series, it’s great!

First in this series is Pleasure Unbound     In a place where ecstasy can cost you your life…

She’s a demon-slayer who hungers for sensual pleasure—but fears it will always be denied her. Until Tayla Mancuso lands in a hospital run by demons in disguise, and the head doctor, Eidolon, makes her body burn with unslakable desire. But to prove her ultimate loyalty to her peers, she must betray the surgeon who saved her life.

Two lovers will dare to risk all.

Eidolon cannot resist this fiery, dangerous woman who fills him with both rage and passion. Not only is she his avowed enemy, but she could very well be the hunter who has been preying upon his people. Torn between his need for the truth and his desire to find his perfect mate before a horrific transformation claims him forever, Eidolon will dare the unthinkable—and let Tayla possess him, body and soul…

Next up we have Kathryne Kennedy and her  Relics of Merlin series.  This is the new cover.

However deeply it may be
hidden…
When family pressures push Lady Felicity into a terrible fate, she has only Sir Terence to turn to. As the two outcasts
are propelled by circumstances beyond their control, they are forced to explore the unseen depths beneath society’s facade. And what they discover about each other is more real and more beautiful than they ever could have imagined…

From Angela Knight we have the Warrior, I would love to see more in this series also.     In the 24th century, anyone can leap through time at will. To police the time jumpers, the Temporal Enforcement Agency has established a precinct in time. Galar Arvid is a genetically altered warlord and agent who’s been sent back to 2008 to save a pretty Atlanta artist from a Xeran time traveler who intends to kill her for profit. What Galar doesn’t count on is the powerful desire Jessica Kelly ignites in him. But could a romance between them work? A three-hundred-year chasm separates them and, even if they dart through time, there’s still a maniacal killer on their tails.

Marjorie M. Liu gives us the Dirk and Steele series where Tiger Eye is the first book.    He looks completely out of place in Dela Reese’s Beijing hotel room—like the tragic hero of some epic tale, exotic and poignant. He is like nothing from her world, neither his variegated hair nor his feline yellow eyes. Yet Dela has danced through the echo of his soul, and she knows this warrior would obey.Hari has been used and abused for millennia; he is jaded, dull, tired. But upon his release from the riddle box, Hari sees his new mistress is different. In Dela’s eyes he sees a hidden power. This woman is the key. If only he dares protect, where before he has savaged; love, where before he’s known hate. For Dela, he will dare all.

Masters of Time is Dark Rival Highland warriors sworn to protect Innocence through the ages…A golden man, he is called Black Royce—a battle hardened soldier of the gods. His vows are his life—until he is sent to New York City to protect a Healer from those who would use her powers for themselves. The moment Royce sees beautiful, feisty Allie Monroe, he knows she will be his only weakness—and he is right.Destiny is a dangerous thing.Allie Monroe is more than an heiress. She is a Healer, willing to do anything to save victims of the evil that lurks in the city at night. But alone, she can do only so much—until destiny sends her the darkest Highlander of them all. Then evil strikes and Royce is destroyed before Allie’s eyes. Now Allie will do anything to save Royce—even if it means going back in time to a dark, dangerous world to be with him. And confronting their enemies could cost not only their lives, but also their love—for all eternity.The Masters of Time is continued with her  Rose Trilogy and Dark Seduction

A Highland warrior sworn to protect Innocence throughout the Ages…

Aidan, the Wolf of Awe, has abandoned the Brotherhood and forsaken his vows. Feared by all and trusted by none, he hunts alone, seeking vengeance against the evil that destroyed his son. He has not saved an Innocent in sixty-six years–until he hears Brianna Rose’s scream of terror across centuries, and leaps to modern-day Manhattan to rescue her…

Her Seduction… His Salvation.

Brie spends her time fighting evil from the safety of her laptop—and fantasizing about the medieval Highlander she met just once. She is also a gifted empath. Still, her life is pretty ordinary—until she awakens one night consumed with Aidan’s pain and rage—which she is feeling across centuries! And when Aidan suddenly appears in the city and takes her hostage, Brie cannot believe how dark and dangerous he has become. She knows she should be afraid, but instead, she will fight across time for his redemption… and his love.

Ok so let’s all get out and stretch our legs a wee bit and head on over to the wee little fish and chips shop….I hope you all like fish and chips if not ask for a deep-fried Snickers of Oreo cookie…oh yes you didna know they deep fry everything here???? Denny who has been to Scotland (Damn him…Damn him to Hell) can verify it.        

Fried Snickers

Fried Oreos

Ok so time to load up again ladies. Ok so as we set off again if you all will all look to the right we are coming up to some hunky Highlanders, a fitting way to end todays tour.

Julia London who was tickled that I brought around 18 books for her to sign at RomCon has her Highland Lockhart Family and

Highlander Unbound      On leave from his Highland regiment, Captain Liam Lockhart comes to London on an urgent mission: to repossess the stolen family heirloom that could save his ancestral estate. He never dreamed it would involve surrendering his heart. But the beautiful and scandalous socialite Ellen Farnsworth sets his Highland blood aflame with a will as strong and reckless as his own. Though bound to Liam by a soul-searing passion, duty impels Ellen to commit a terrible betrayal.

Now, driven by passion, pride, and vengeance that know no bounds, this fearsome Highlander will reclaim not only his family’s ancient treasure, but the one daring woman he was meant to love for all time.

From Melissa Mayhue’s Daughters of the Glen we have

Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband.  

In the misty recesses of time a Faerie Prince loses his true love, prompting a blessing on all his mortal female descendants, bestowing his powers on them that they should be protected and allowed to find their own true loves.

CONNOR MACKIERNAN is a 13th century Scottish warrior, a descendent of that Faerie prince,  a man who lives only for honor and duty, but he has a huge problem. His experience of betrayal at the hands of women has left him  suspicious and distrustful of any woman’s motives. He’s sworn never to marry, but finds he must do exactly that to save his sister. With the help of his well-meaning aunt, and a little Faerie magic, the search for a bride is on.

CAITLYN CORYELL is a 21st century woman who longs to be strong enough to find love without sacrificing who she is. Her experience with an unfaithful fiance who wanted to marry her only for her family’s money and influence has left her doubting her desirability and any man’s reason for wanting her. Imagine her surprise when she puts on an antique pendant and Connor appears in her bedroom, begging her help to save his sister. He offers a simple adventure: travel to his time, marry him and return home. But nothing’s simple when the adventure backfires, trapping Cate in the 13th Century.

An ancient Faerie’s blessing reaches across the barriers of time to unite two emotionally wounded people. But it will take more than the magic of the Fae to heal their hearts. It will require the most powerful magic of all – the magic of true love.

And from Melissa’s Warrior series the spin-off we have

Warrior’s Redemption       Will the magic of modern romance help him defeat an evil ancient power?

MALCOLM MACDOWYLT sees himself a failed warrior, haunted by the death of  the woman he married to become laird of Clan MacGahan.  Neither his Viking  heritage nor his claim to descend from Norse gods can restore his confidence in his ability to protect his people.  His sister is held captive, her life in jeopardy, and his Magically powerful half-brother wants him dead.  The last thing he needs is more responsibility, but that’s exactly what he gets when his Faerie mother-in-law arrives seeking justice for her daughter in the form of an enticing woman from seven hundred years in the future.

DANIELLE DEARMON has waited fifteen years to discover the life she is supposed to live.  She just never dreamed she’d end up in the thirteenth century with a handsome Scot bent on saving everyone but himself.

With the lives of those most dear to him hanging in the balance, Malcolm sets out to battle a powerful evil Magic, only to learn that the redemption he seeks exists only in the arms of the woman he loves.

I love this next series and not only are the titles and covers cute and catchy but the stories have humorous and I love a good laugh. So from Kieran Kramer and her Impossible Bachelors may I offer

When Harry Met Molly.  

He’s always been a player. Dashing Lord Harry Traemore is perfectly content to live out his days in  the pursuit of pleasure. But when he’s named by the Prince Regent as  one of society’s “Impossible Bachelors,” Harry is drafted into a ribald  romantic wager. The rules of engagement are scandalously simple: The  bachelor whose mistress wins the title of “Most Delectable Companion”  gets to remain unmarried. Harry is utterly unconcerned about his  status…until his latest lightskirt abandons him.

Who will win this game of love? Enter Lady Molly Fairbanks. Harry’s childhood friend—actually, “foe”  is more like it—is the most unlikely companion of all. She’s attractive  but hot-headed, and in no mood for games. Besides, what could the  self-indulgent Harry possibly know about what makes a woman delectable?  It’s time for Molly to teach him a lesson once and for all…but will it  lead to “happily ever after?”

And last but not least is Monica McCarty and The Highland Guard series and The Chief.    An elite fighting force like the world has never seen…

Scouring the darkest corners of the Highlands and Western Isles, Robert the Bruce handpicks ten warriors to help him in his quest to free Scotland from English rule. They are the best of the best, chosen for their superior skills in each discipline of warfare. To lead his secret Highland Guard, Bruce chooses the greatest warrior of all.

The ultimate Highland warlord and a swordsman without equal, Tor MacLeod has no intention of being drawn into Scotland’s war. Dedicated to his clan, the fiercely independent chief answers to no one—especially not his alluring  new bride, bartered to him in a bid to secure his agreement to command the deadliest fighting force the world has ever seen. The treacherous chit who made her way to his bed may have won his hand, but she will never claim his heart.

Although her husband’s reputation is as fierce as his manner, Christina Fraser believes something softer hides beneath his brutal shell. But the only warmth she feels is in their bed, in the glorious moments of white-hot desire  that disappear with the dawn. When Christina’s reckless bid to win her husband’s love goes awry and thrusts them into danger on the eve of war against England,  Tor will face his ultimate battle: to save his wife and open his heart—before it’s too late.

Well that is the end of the tour for this part of the day but don’t worry come back later today for our e-books and erotic selections, yes I said erotic….be warned! Weren’t those Highlanders just Hunky?????

Oh yes I almost forgot. I have been saying a certain line about my celebration and if anyone can recall it you’ll go in for a drawing, put your guess in your comments about  this morn’s offerings.

See you all after a nap, I’m full from the fish and chips.

Jeanne shoot me an email with your snail Mail and put calender in the subject line. You can email me at Sea witch Reviews @ Yahoo . C om , don’t forget to fix up the email addyplease. Don’t leave your addy in the comments.

Z Seawitch

Contest #2  :   You have to put the pictures in order of what you think I did that day. You have until Wednesday  Sept  5th to guess. I have a few books to give away to those that come the closet to getting things right.  If you have any questions put them in your comments but no trying to trick me into telling you what I did or the order.

Contest #3  :  You get to make up a fantasy birthday day for me…. That’s right did I win the lottery, go on a trip to Ireland or Spain or take a cruise….it’s up to you; the one I like the best will win this one!

  Pic #1 Wirt County Morning

  pic #2  Yard Sale Booty

   Pic #3  The Pool

   Pic #4   Hayfield

   Pic #5  Cross Country Meet

   Pic # 6  Good Night Moon

    Pic # 7  Birthday Cake

    Pic #8  Cousin Jessie

    Pic #9  Reading at the Beach

Here is whats up for prizes…some of my favorite books by my favorite authors and friends.

   Haunted Warrior by Allie Mackay with a signed book-plate and bookmarks.  Allie/Sue-Ellen will be here Wednesday so do stop back by.

  A Signed Warrior’s Redemption by Melissa Mayhue  a Warrior’s  Novel

  Charmed By His Love  by Janet Chapman a Spellbound Falls Novel

We all know I love my Highlanders they are my absolute favorites but lets throw in some modern-day warriors in shall we.

  Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks a KGI Novel

   Last Man Standing  by Cindy Gerard  a Black Ops novel

And some warriors can even change shapes……..

   BloodRight by Karin Tabke  a Blood Moon Novel

Here’s a warrior from the Wild West by another of the sweetest ladies you could ever meet. Yes I have met all of the above authors. Most in person or I’ve been corresponding with them for a few years and consider them my friends. Everyone of them are great authors and even greater ladies.

    Love On the Line  by DeeAnne Gist.

Canna wait to see what you all guess and what you come up with for my fantasy birthday day! Contest is open to wherever the Book Depository will ship.

Z Seawitch

Warrior’s Redemption by Melissa Mayhue is Book One in her new Warriors series. It is in my opinion loosely connected to her Daughters of the Glen series, which I love by the way.

Melissa’s story stars a heroine who believes with her whole body and spirit in Faeries. Danielle or Dani for short ; Dani has believed in Faeries all her life and she just knows they have a purpose for her. So at midnight on Halloween or Samhain, as it was called in medieval time, Dani will be prepared. She has saved her money and has used it to buy special rocks and crystals to hopefully open a portal to communicate with the Faeries. Dani is not the only one asking for boons from the Fae. It is this combination of supplications that lands our heroine back in 1294 Scotland. I have to say I like how the Faeries’ Queen answers -  “You had but to ask daughter. So you wish it, so it will be.”

I have to say here that if I was transported back to medieval Scotland I would ask the Faerie queen for a boon-to bring a few modern convenances with me:

1) never-ending femine supplies

2) my venus razor (refills too)

3) my modern toilet complete with toilet paper ( also never-ending)

4) my microwave (It would magically work without electricity of course)

Oh and my toothbrush and toothpaste.( never-ending supply/ enough to share too)

That is the only thing that bothered me about our heroine, I kept waiting for her to complain about something she missed and she didn’t, not once!!!!! I’d be crying my eyes out, oh I’d want to be there but I’d be missing my above list. I really liked Dani though and would love to have her for a friend.

Now let’s move on to our Scottish hero Malcolm MacDowylt, laird of the clan MacGahan, who is no stranger to magic himself. Malcolm thinks he’s cursed by the Gods of Old. As a young lad Malcolm was chosen by the Norse God Oden himself and marked with his symbol over his heart. Malcolm is a wonderful hero, ready to sacrifice himself for those he loves and promises to protect. I won’t tell you any more about Malcolm as he is going to be all yours to discover.

There are some wonderful secondary characters and villains. Melissa has done such a fine job setting up potential heroes and heroines while weaving her tale of enchantment and magic. I can’t wait to see if some of my favorites get their own stories. We have Patrick, Malcolm’s brother, who is the strong silent type, a warrior through and through. Elesyria is a Faerie bent on dispensing justice, good or bad.

We have one heck of a villain in Malcolm’s half-brother, Torquil, who is definitely a snake with his own magical powers, also bestowed by Odin. Then we have a wolf in sheep’s clothing and a good guy hiding in plain sight too. I canna tell you anymore without giving out spoilers. I hope you get a chance to pick up Warrior’s Redemption so you too can be swept away by magic, murder, betrayal, Faeries and enduring love. In fact you will be seeing this book up for grabs soon in a contest, hint hint!

 Will the magic of modern romance help him defeat an evil ancient  power?

MALCOLM MACDOWYLT sees himself a failed warrior, haunted by the death of   the woman he married to become laird of Clan MacGahan.  Neither his Viking   heritage nor his claim to descend from Norse gods can restore his confidence in  his ability to protect his people.  His sister is held captive, her life in  jeopardy, and his Magically powerful half-brother wants him dead.  The last thing he needs is more responsibility, but that’s exactly what he gets when his  Faerie mother-in-law arrives seeking justice for her daughter in the form of an enticing woman from seven hundred years in the future. DANIELLE DEARMON has waited fifteen years to discover the life she is supposed to live.  She just never dreamed she’d end up in the thirteenth century  with a handsome Scot bent on saving everyone but himself.With the lives of those most dear to him hanging in the balance, Malcolm   sets out to battle a powerful evil Magic, only to learn that the redemption he  seeks exists only in the arms of the woman he loves.Here is a look at the next book in Melissa’s Warrior series Warrior Reborn. 

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Just a little business before we get to the real meat of the blog. If you are a winner of my Killer Blog tour please contact me through my contact page and send me your information so I can either email your book or mail your prizes. List of winners can be found HERE.

I picked up my copy of Joan Swan’s FEVER last Thursday and held my breath till I could finally dive in on Sunday. Loved it! To read my review on Paranormal Freebies, click HERE. For those of you who can dive in right now and are looking for a book, I highly recommend FEVER. I’ve been waiting since 2010 for Joan’s book and it has seemed like forever!

Joan did let us sneak a peek in 2010, it wasn’t even quite through edits, but I knew then that I wanted more. So now I have it in my hot little hands and I’m thrilled!

Here is the blurb and I hope each and every one of you will run out and buy Joan’s book so she can write more! And for lots of chances to win FEVER click HERE and follow Joan on her Fever book tour.

Dr. Alyssa Foster will admit to a bad boy fetish…

But when she finds herself face to face with a convicted murderer with a ripped body, a determination for freedom and an eye on her as his get out of jail free card, Alyssa knows she’s in deep trouble…. Not just because Teague Creek is a prisoner desperate for freedom, but because his every touch makes her desperate for more.

A man with a life sentence has nothing to lose…

Teague Creek has one shot at freedom, but his plan to escape with a hostage develops a fatal flaw: Alyssa. On the run from both the law and deadly undercover operatives who know of his strange abilities, he needs to avoid trouble, but every heated kiss tells him the fire between them could be just as devastating as the flames that changed him forever.

The other book I picked up (finally!) is Melissa Mayhue’s Warrior’s Redemption. Another book I’ll have to wait to read, but now that I own it I can read it any old time I want to! Want to read a review of Warrior’s Redemption? Click HERE for ML Guida’s review.

Will the magic of modern romance help him defeat an evil ancient power?

MALCOLM MACDOWYLT sees himself a failed warrior, haunted by the death of the woman he married to become laird of Clan MacGahan.  Neither his Viking heritage nor his claim to descend from Norse gods can restore his confidence in his ability to protect his people.  His sister is held captive, her life in jeopardy, and his Magically powerful half brother wants him dead.  The last thing he needs is more responsibility, but that’s exactly what he gets when his Faerie mother-in-law arrives seeking justice for her daughter in the form of an enticing woman from seven hundred years in the future.

DANIELLE DEARMON has waited fifteen years to discover the life she is supposed to live.  She just never dreamed she’d end up in the thirteenth century with a handsome Scot bent on saving everyone but himself.

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Book trailers, Baby!

That’s what’s happening!

All my paranormal author friends are creating hot new trailers for their releases, and now debut author JL Bowen has a book trailer for Healer, her YA due to release next week, so here it is!

Healer is due to be released February 28th from Featherweight Press, the YA branch of my publisher and I can’t wait to read JL’s dark paranormal story. She’s going to be blogging again on ParanormalFreebies on February 28th, the day of her release, so make sure to check it out!

Melissa Mayhue’s trailer for her first book in her new series is also by Lex Valentine of Winterheart Design , the same artist as JL’s trailer. Here is the fabulous trailer for Warrior’s Redemption:

If you haven’t read Melissa’s Daughters of the Glen series, she’s a fabulous paranormal author who shares my love of the Fae, but Warrior’s Redemption is the first book in a brand new series. You can check out ML Guida’s review HERE on Paranormal Freebies and Melissa’s interview HERE.

The unique YA paranormal The Waiting Booth, by Brinda Berry has a rockingly fast paced trailer:

We’re waiting breathlessly for the next book in Brinda’s Whispering Woods series, the sequal to The Waiting Booth. If you want to find out more click HERE to explore how Brinda wove the fascinating and rare condition of synesthesia into her paranormal.

Leave a comment, and don’t forget to go to Paranormal Freebies and enter my contest HERE at the Rafflecopter widget. We’re drawing close to the end of the month and we’ll be drawing for free copies of Little Red Riding Wolf as well as t-shirts, chocolates and more! Next week I’ll be at The Dames of Dialogue on Monday the 27th blogging on Twisting in the Wind or how you twist a fairy tale. And I’ll be at Erin O’Riordan’s blog on the 28th. Both of those are eligible for comments and contest entries too!

  Reedy Creek, Wirt Co. WV  taken by Bo Wriston.     This is how a WV sunset looks.

Here are some pictures of a sandstorm in Iraq that Denny took.     

Welcome to all my followers and visitors, I am having a month-long celebration in my husbands honor. My husband Denny is retiring from the Navy after serving for 24 years. We are packing up one last time and moving back to his home state of Wild Wonderful West Virginia. Each post will start off with a picture to showcase West Virginia.  Everyday their will be a prize up for grabs and at the end we’ll be giving away some chocolate.

Please follow the rules posted at the end of each post to enter the daily contests and remember you don’t have to subscribe to win but I hope you decide to stick around. Also any post that contain super erotic material will carry the warning label so as not to shock or offend anyone upon opening.

Today is a Super Sunday, tow posts today I hope you like them.  I want to introduce you to one of my favorite authors and a friend Melissa Mayhue.      I recently did a review on Highlander’s Curse you can read it hear http://wp.me/p1HH6W-6g . I first Melissa two years ago as we were both checking in to RomCon, we had been coresponding via email so I was surprised when I turned around and there she was.    Here she is in the Victoian Fashion Show.   I love Melissa and her books so much that I told Denny that he could finally get a tatoo as long as it was the Mark of the Guardian from Melissa’s books.   Bio:

Faced     with telling you all about me, I realized…I’m not very interesting!     So, rather than bore you with useless trivia about my life, [I was an only child, born and raised in Texas], I’ll share the     story of how I came to be a writer.

First and foremost, I am a reader. Some of my     best memories are of my mother taking me to the local library     every week during the summer to check out armloads of books. I     could hardly wait to get home, dive into the stories, and get     lost in a whole new, wonderful world. My prized possession as     a girl was an entire shelf of Nancy Drew Mysteries. I adored Nancy     Drew.

My first experience with     writing a book came at age 13. I developed a fascination with     genealogy and, after spending time visiting older relatives     to gather information, I found I had all sorts of wonderful     family stories. What on earth could I do with all those [mostly     false] tales? Why, I’d write a sweeping, 600+ page novel of     course! A tale of life through several generations, spanning     two centuries. It would be fantastic.

Armed with purpose and     enthusiasm, I sat down at my big typewriter, [yes, I'm dating     myself...typewriter, not keyboard], and began Page One. Hours     later I had almost completed two whole pages. [double spaced,     of course]. Hmmmmm… An entire day and I had barely two pages     to show for it? [rather boring pages, at that].

Maybe I wasn’t cut out     to be an author after all.

In spite of my writing     setback, I retained my passion for books. I simply concentrated     on reading other people’s books. Lots of books. All kinds of     books. Until I discovered Romance. Finally, a world I could     escape to where I knew I’d always find a happy ending! I devoured     them, literally reading hundreds.

Years passed before the     writing bug seriously bit again. I was working in downtown Denver     and, as so many writers advised, every lunch hour I took my     pad and pen [actually, I preferred a pencil] and headed for     my favorite coffee shop to spend my 50 minutes writing.

Unfortunately, my favorite     coffee shop was in a book store. Invariably, I’d end up writing     nothing. There were too many fascinating people to watch, too     many interesting conversations to hear and then, of course,     there were all the books to distract me.

Still, I had these two     characters living in my head, wanting their story told…

Then came the summer we     took our second family vacation to Scotland. On the Black Isle     [ which isn't black or even an isle ], near the pretty little     town of Rosemarkie, we parked our rented car and hiked back     into a magically beautiful placed called Fairy Glen. Resting     on a large rock at the edge of a waterfall and pool, lulled     by the lush nature of the setting, I suddenly realized THIS     was the place for Cate and Connor. For the remainder of that     trip, I’d catch glimpses of them, in a castle, standing at the     foot of a crumbling staircase, or riding through a highland     meadow.

Once I finally sat down     at my keyboard and decided the time had come to give those two     life, I found, amazingly enough, they weren’t the only characters     running around in my head. There were a bunch of them… all     clamoring for their own turn!

My GOAL, as a writer, is     to give each of those noisy characters a life in their own story.

My HOPE, as a writer, is     that you’ll enjoy reading their stories as much as I enjoy writing     them!

If you’ve read my review you know how much I love Melissa’s writting and how she makes each book seem like it was written just for you. Here is her cover art for her Daughters of the Glen Series.

   And her newest release Warrior’s Redemption   is her first cover with  that has a man on it.  See the new mark his chest….yep pretty soon Denny will have one of those too. It’s a Viking symbol of protection.

So lets read a bit about a Warrior’s Redemption.

Ok so let’s hear what Melissa has to say to my questions.

Z:  Did  you choose your gendre or did it choose you?

M:  I  suppose I’d have to say it chose me. I  write what I love to read. I won’t waste  my time on reading a book without a Happy Ever After, so that pretty much  directed me into Romance. I also love a  good fantasy to send my imagination wandering, which led me to Paranormal. And what could be better than a handsome  Highlander to protect and cherish you?So, yeah. Writing what I do is a  given. J

Z:  What  is your favorite comfort food?

M:  Potatoes. Definitely.I love a good baked potato with all the fixin’s, though, if I’m really  down, I’m more likely to dredge up a typical meal from my childhood, with fried  potatoes and chicken fried steak. Is it  any wonder, really, that I struggle with my weight??? J

Z: I like fried potatoes too.

Z:  Do you have a comfort read? Tell us about it.

M:Anything  with a Happy Ever After. I’m not usually  one to re-read a book, but that’s mainly because I have so little time to read  and SO many books in my TBR pile!

Z:  Were  you a bookworm growing up?

M:  Absolutely,  I was a bookworm growing up. As an only  child, my books and my Barbies were my favorite companions.

Z:  Who  did you read?

M:  I  read everything. Voraciously. From the earliest readers in school [Jane and  Dick and Spot] , I went on to discover enduring favorites like Pippi  Longstocking and then Nancy Drew. From  there I graduated to Mary Stewart and Victoria Holt. [Loved Stewart’s Moonspinners!]. Around the time I was thirteen, I decided I  was old enough to plow my way through the classics and I spent my summer reading  the likes of Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind and Somerset Maugham’s The  Razor’s Edge. All of which confirmed for me the necessity of a Happy Ever After  if I really wanted to enjoy the time I put into reading. Then, after all the  literature classes I took in college [where I was convinced they assigned every  depressing book they could find!] I made up my mind that I would never spend my  precious time reading another book I didn’t enjoy.

Z:  I enjoyed Dick and Jane, Pippi and Nancy.

Z:  What is something that scares the heck out of you?

M:  Spiders. Stupid, I know, but they freak me out. J Though I have to admit, since I realized the  vacuum makes a wonderful Spider-Fighting Weapon, I seem to be developing a  backbone where they’re concerned.

Z: If  you could go on the Ultimate Vaca where would you go and who or what would go  with you?

M:  I’d  head back to Scotland for an extended visit, with a few days in Ireland and then  swing down to explore Stonehenge. As to  who I’d take, well, I’d have to take my husband.He’s my favorite traveling companion. [Even after all these years, the  man still makes me laugh!] I’d also love  to take my two younger sons and their wives.Took my oldest son and his wife the last time I went and though all my  sons have been, I’d love to show my favorite places to my lovely  daughters-in-law.

Z:  Who  are some of your favorite authors?

M:  Wow. I don’t know if your blog page is long enough  for the whole list! J To name just a few… Lynn Kurland, Karen Marie Moning, Christina  Skye, Charlaine Harris, Janet Chapman, Christina Dodd… there are so many  wonderful authors and fantastic stories out there, really, it’s hard to think of  them all. Oh! I’m reading a brand new author right now, L.L.  Muir, [a time travel – Going Back for Romeo] and though I’m only on chapter four  of her first book, I’m totally enjoying it.

Z:  Research?  How do you prefer to do it; plane/train/automobile, laptop or  library?

M:  All  of the above. First off, let me admit that I’m a  confirmed research geek and get that out of the way. I can spend HOURS hunting  for one tiny fact to make sure it fits in the story. I enjoy writing  about places I’ve been and seen [makes description SO much easier]. But I also spend lots of time with research  books and Google. It’s amazing how often  in searching for one thing, I bump into something else that sends me on an  entirely different tangent. [That’s the  magic part of writing, to me].

Z:  Do  you attend conferences?

M:Yes,  I do try to attend a few every year.

Z: If  so where can we “stalk” I mean go to find you and which is your favorite to  attend?

  M:  One  of my favorites is RomCon in Denver every summer. First off, it’s close enough I can drive, so  I’m not limited on how much ‘stuff’ I can drag along with me! More important, it’s been very reader-focused  and has allowed me the opportunity to spend time with my readers… just visiting  and getting to know them.

Z:What  do you like to drink, nibble on or listen to while you write?

M:  Drink: Sweet Iced Tea. My absolute all-time favorite. [Another hangover from my childhood in Texas].     

Listen  To: Lots of Celtic instrumentals. [No vocals – I can’t concentrate on MY story  if I’m listening to the story in a song].For battle scenes, the absolute best are my Albannach cds. [You can hear a clip for yourself at http://www.albannachmusic.com/music/]     

 Nibble  on: Cheese and crackers, chocolate, nuts [pecans and cashews are my  favorites]

Z:  Do you have kids?

M:  Yes.

Z:  If  so are they toddlers, school age, teens, college bound or “Hey Mom, I’m home  again! or are you an empty nester?

M:  I  have three grown sons, each married, and two of which [as of last year] have  sons of their own. I am, by the way,  finding that being Nana is much more fun [and much less work!] than being  Mama. J

Z:  If you could have one of your books or series to be made into a movie which  would it be and who do you see staring in it?

M:Tough  question. I’d love to see any of them  made into a movie [or would I?hmmm…] I’m not sure I can cast  them, though. Since I “see” my characters  as I write them, it’s difficult to imagine any other faces on them than the ones  already in my imagination. Oh… I know  one. I could totally see Gerard Butler as  Robbie MacQuarrie in A Highlander’s Homecoming.         Just couldn’t help making the picture of Gerard in a kilt BIG.

Z:  Favorite TV shows?

M:  Justified [love that accent]; Thirty Rock [they always  make me laugh and the one-liners are so quick, and so clever, I really have to  pay attention!]; Almost any space thing  on Discovery or Science Channel – I especially enjoy the Wonders Of… episodes  with Professor Brian Cox. [Think maybe  it’s the accent???] J

Z:  To finish off, describe your self in 5 words.

 M: Wife,  mother, grandmother, author, happy.

If you want to check Melissa out go here to her website, Denny’s picture is on her extras page.  http://melissamayhue.com/index.html

Since today is my #6- Zinnia’s b-day I’m going to give someone a copy of Melissa’s newest book Warrior’s Redemption and someone else a copy of Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband.

Sorry for any misspelled words, my spell check is out. I also have a migaine so off to bed I go.

Z Seawitch

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Z Seawitch

Type: Paranormal-ish Romance

Publisher: Pocket Books

My Copy: Sent

Malcolm MacDowylt, laird of Clan MacGahan, is a man ruled by guilt. His wife’s death, his struggling clansmen, even his sister being held prisoner—all hangs on his shoulders. As a descendent of the Norse gods himself, he’s not surprised when his Faerie “mother-in-law” arrives determined to deliver justice for his treatment of her daughter. At least not until that justice appears in the form of a woman whose every look speaks to his very soul…A woman who claims to come from 700 years in the future.

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Malcolm, Laird of his Scottish clan has bigger problems then a visiting mother in law spouting off about fairies and magic. War is coming and his focus should rightfully be there. When his meddling mother in law Eleysria warns him of a girl who he must rescue he dares not to brush her off. Who he finds is Dani, a woman from the future with no idea how she came to be 700 years in the past, and in Malcolms strong embrace.

Dani never once believed that the fairy Goddess would send her to the past. She’s not quite sure she even believed the fairies were listening. Now she is stuck in historical Scotland with no way home. In order to throw off Malcolm’s evil half brother, she agrees to pretend they are betrothed to hopefully throw him off his game to take over Malcolms territory.  The problem with pretending is that, at some point, it becomes real.

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I’m not sure where to start this review. I really enjoyed the book but I can’t seem to get into words why exactly. You may just have to take my word on it. To start with I’m not quite sure what to label this book. It’s a mix of historical, contemporary and paranormal romance all rolled into one and usually that would annoy me. Melissa Mayhue makes it work and work well and so I ended up really liking the characters and their interactions.

Dani is our heroine. She is spunky and true to herself and her belief in fairies. Regardless of what others may think of her, she holds fast to her beliefs. On Halloween night she makes a plea to the fairy goddess to finally be rid of her boring life. To be taken to where she is needed, where her destiny is. She is beyond shocked when to fill her destiny she gets sent back to 700 years in the past. I loved watching how she adjusted to historical Scotland. How she reacted to Scottish Laird, Malcolm upon waking in his arms the first time. The girl has a mean punch! For a girl that should be rightfully confused with her surroundings, she is extremely brave and doesn’t hesitate when the people she is coming to care for are in danger. Included in those is Malcolm. Pretending to be engaged is one thing, but actually starting to feel like it is another.

Having already lost one wife, Malcolm doesn’t believe he can take care of anyone, let alone this woman claiming to be from the future. He bears the weight of a ton of pressure. With a war approaching, with his own brother, he spends a lot of time stressed out. His half brother leads a rival clan and Torquil isn’t known for his patience. He also has Malcolm’s sister, who he holds in high regard because of her visions. Malcolm knows he must get her back safely and soon before Torquil exploits her abilities for his own gain any further. Further complicating his life is his ex mother in law, Elesyria, who, along with the goddess, is the reason Dani has shown up in the first place. His reasoning tells him fairies aren’t real but the fact are screaming that they are. I liked his willingness to see outside the box and go with his gut. He isn’t fully healed from losing his wife and here comes Dani with her sassy mouth and directness that, as a laird, he isn’t used to people expressing.

I found Malcolm to be a highly engaging character. First off I have a thing for accents and Scottish, even in my head, sounds HOT. Secondly he stood up for what he believed in and when given the opportunity to buy his way out of a sticky situation, he instead surrendered myself. That’s just not something you see (or read) a lot of. I found the vulnerability endearing. On the flip side, upon hearing about his capture, Dani goes into warrior mode and become the heroic hero. The flip of roles was just flat out good reading.

Readers that enjoy a bit of a mix to their romance heavy on the time travel should really enjoy this one. It’s light-hearted and easy to read and I didn’t once find myself cursing the number of pages between the covers. There is very little sex and what there is feels more like a “fade to black” type of scene. I would say if anything I wanted more emotion. There are times that I didn’t feel the connection that was growing between Malcolm and Dani. I read the words but that spark was lost to me several times.

I give Warrior’s Redemption by Melissa Mayhue 4 stars! 

Earlier this year a sweet friend of mine, Fatin, over at Writeminded Readers became a widow when her husband was murdered outside their little family store. The writing community banded together and Auction 2011 was put together to raise funds for Fatin and her children. I bid on two things, one was an arc for Erin Quinn’s book Haunting Desire and a Fantasy Photo Shoot with a Cover Model at RomCon 2011 with author/photographer Jenn LeBlanc.

I was totally surprised when I won both, and couldn’t wait for the book to arrive and for August to roll around. Well I went out to Denver with my husband and daughter for RomCon and met Jenn and the cover model Derek Hutchins and the wonderful makeup artist Monika Graf. Boy did she make me look good. Derek is a real nice young man and it was fun to work with him, even if he was only about 22, his skin was so warm to the touch. The poor guy though was shaking like a leaf, I thought it was because he hated having to work with a much older lady but as it turns out he had just flown in that day and had already been shooting all day and was jet-lagged and dehydrated a bit. As soon as we were done he went to his room and slept until dinner. Then my hubby and I had our shot taken. Stephanie said I wasn’t being fair, I should have given her the photo shoot with Derek. I could have but then I wouldn’t have that wonderful book cover that Jenn did for me.

Here are the pictures Jenn did of my husband Denny and I. She is such a great photographer and a nice lady!! Denny is in his Navy Camoes and his remodeled T-shirt. Monika removed the sleeves so his tattoo would show. I had him get inked with Melissa Mayhue’s Guardian Mark and he’ll be getting Jericho’s tat from Karen Marie Moning’s fever series next month and another Guardian/Viking tat from Melissa’s new book Warrior’s Redemption.

That last one is my favorite. Here is the cover for Melissa upcoming book Warriors Redemption which should be out Dec. 27th 2011.  See the tat on his chest? Well I linked the picture back to Melissa’s site so you can go over there and maybe enlarge that so see it better. She sent me the JPG of it so Denny could take it to the Tattoo Pallor. That is a Viking symbol of Protection she told me and they usually wore it between the eyes on the forehead…yeah it didn’t work for her or me there so she put it over his heart, which is where it’s going on Denny too.

Now for Jericho’s  tat. He placed it on the base of the skull of the heroine Mac so he could find her when needed in Karen Marie Moning Fever series, kinda a Lo-Jac tat.

You should be taken over to Karen’s website if you click above, she writes some of my favorite Highlanders too which are also in her fever series. But all I can say is Drustan and Daegus, Adam and Cian, ah heck they all give me the shivers.

And if you want to link back to Jenn here is her link as I forgot to link the pictures to her.

http://jennleblanc.photoshelter.com/  and  http://illustratedromance.com/

Z Seawitch