This delightful Wicked Wednesday treat is courtesy of my friend Joy Nash! (You may remember her from that RT photo showing Joy picking up her award!)

This is from YouTube — a video featuring television’s best kisses set to the tune “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer.
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Anita Blake. Eve Dallas. Buffy Summers and last but not least, Diana Reyes. What is it about these heroines that appeals to modern women? How do you create such a sometimes perplexing heroine and once you do, what do you do with her?
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What does the well dressed Dominatrix wear? Black leather is required. Maybe even black vinyl. Stilettos or sexy thigh high boots. Chains, handcuffs, whips . . .

Did that wake you up this Friday morning?
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Got this from my agent, Caren Johnson! It’s a cool way to show off what makes you tick.

Click here to read more about what this Visual DNA says about me.

So what makes you tick?

Today’s Wicked Wednesday is a sneak peek at some sexy spies. Dani and Mitch have been complaining that I’m devoting all kinds of attention to the vamps and chicas, but ignoring them.

Hard to ignore this week since I just got the cover for SECRET AGENT REUNION which is available in August. You can click here for more info on this release.

Not to mention that MORE THAN A MISSION (where you meet Dani’s sister Elizabeth) is being released in Spanish as Una misión secreta from Harlequin Julia. Here’s the cover, but so far the book is only available in Argentina, Mexico and Spain! I’ll try and find out when it’s available in the U.S. for those of you who can read in Spanish.

**Sneak Peek at SECRET AGENT REUNION**
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This Tuesday Tip - a recipe for Scottish Shortbreads- is from my friend Irene Peterson whose latest release - KISSES TO GO - is on the shelves right now!

From Irene:
When first married, I lived across the street from three ladies from Scotland. Trying to impress them, I made some shortbread, only I didn’t have butter, so I used margarine. They said the cookies were lovely, but what were they?
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So many of you have mentioned this hunk, that I had to pick him for this Monday’s Guilty Pleasure.

If I had to select someone who would play either Ryder Latimer (DARKNESS CALLS, DEATH CALLS) it would probably have to be Adrian Paul. Sexy and sensitive. A warrior and a lover. Woo . . . Getting a little warm here this Monday morning!

What do you think? Could Adrian be Ryder?

FYI — There’s another HIGHLANDER movie - HIGHLANDER: THE SOURCE - that’s supposed to be released in September of this year.

My friend, Dr. Charley Ferrer, invited me to do some quest spots on her television show, Caliente with Dr. Charley.

The first one was a show on Vampires and the second was all about ways to please your lover. The ways to please your lover show also included cover model cutie Bill Freda! You can check out the shows at the following links:
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My daughter nominated me for that What Not to Wear show. What more can I say? I’m fashion-challenged, although my mom, sis and daughter are all fashionistas.

Having said that, what advice can I offer while my regular Fashion Friday columnist is on senior year hiatus?
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First of all, thanks to all who entered the contest and dropped by to wish my sis happy b’day!

The lucky winner of the contest is: Read the rest of this entry �

WOW! I’ve run across two amazingly wicked good reviews for BLOOD CALLS and I can’t wait to share them with you! And yes, this is tooting my own horn a bit, but these were just so wonderful that they made me smile and so I want to share that bit of happiness with you.

The first review is just so outright witty and sexy wicked, that I suggest you read through all the reviews at this site because they are outrageously funny and delightful.
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This one’s for you Gretchen!

You probably know him better as Strongfellow Hawke from Airwolf. That was such a great show! I remember falling in love with him when I was a kid when JMV was in a Disney movie titled The World’s Greatest Athlete. For some reason, I remember JMV running against a bunch of athletes from Villanova, my alma mater.
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It’s Fashion Friday and we’re headed to a Mets game tonight to see my future son-in-law (according to my daughter) play with his newly shaved head! Which prompts the question, “What does the Well-Dressed Fan wear to a game?”

For starters, a baseball cap and/or t-shirt are a must! Easily affordable and enough to show your allegiance to your favorite team!
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Today’s Thoughtful Thursday was inspired by a beautiful piece that came across one of my loops. Thanks, Morgan for letting me repost (you can see it down below).
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To celebrate my sister’s birthday on May 15th, I am having a special one day contest on the blog.

Just drop by and identify the “Special Sister” from THE CALLING series and you could win a copy of DEVOTION CALLS and a CALLING T-shirt for you and your sister (or friend who is like a sister!)
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Wicked Thought for Today: Isn’t it a shame it’s only 45 days in jail? Isn’t there some way we don’t have to read about her anymore or someone finally takes responsibility for all her outrageous actions? Or is it true that the rich don’t have to follow drunk driving or seatbelt (Corzine) laws?
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With the weather finally getting warmer, I thought Lois Winston’s recipe was the perfect Tuesday Tip for today!
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What can I say about Jon Bon Jovi? Fortysomething and still incredibly hot. Married to his high school sweetheart. Talented. Sexy. I’ve already got the heroes lined up for the next three CALLING novels — Hadrian (from FATE CALLS), Blake (from TEMPTATION CALLS) and Alex (from DEATH CALLS), but I think I need to find a place for a hero who looks like Jon.

Of course, there’s Riley Evans — he’s Carlos Ramirez’s best friend in SOUTH BEACH CHICAS CATCH THEIR MAN and also, Adriana’s boyfriend. Jon Bon Jovi could definitely be the prototype for Riley. But I’m beginning to think that the hero in CALLING #9 - VENGEANCE CALLS - should look like Jon. What do you think?

Our friends at Romance Novel TV have given the Nocturne authors a brand new forum! Drop by and read about all the exciting Nocturne releases and chat with us about what’s happening. You can click here to visit the forum!

Weekends are usually a time for relaxing and silliness, but somehow I didn’t feel that way today. My sister reminded me that yesterday, May 4, was the anniversary of the day that we came to the United States.

A time for serious thoughts, especially in light of all the fun at RT and one glaring moment of sadness amongst all that frivolity.
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