Spotlight - Close Contact by Cassandra Carr

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Hard-hitting contact sports don't have the only sexy professional athletes. Does the strength and grace of golf, tennis and fencing instructors extend to lustier activities? Find out as they turn these classic sports into full-contact steamy sessions.

Service Ace by Cassandra Carr
Callum Giovanni's professional tennis career is over. He's trying not to be bitter about it, even though it means teaching women more interested in not messing up their hair and nails than a good service. Then Adriana Macy appears, claiming to be a novice, but Callum knows there's more to her than meets the eye. How far does she want to take their personal match? The ball's in her court.

Up to the Hilt by Cynthia Carr
Olympic fencing wunderkind Sebastian Como is Rina Rogers’ last resort to find someone who can instruct her toward her own Olympic medal. All her other trainers have balked, saying she is too impulsive, too unmanageable, too everything. Sebastian recognizes her talent and tells her he'll take her all the way. But does that include his bed?

Playing Through by Cristal Ryder
A relationship is the last thing Lexie is looking for, especially one with a hot cowboy wanting golf lessons. It's all she can do to keep her focus on the game and off Jay’s hard muscled body and devilishly sexy face. But the more lessons they have, the farther his sexy drawl gets under her skin.

Does he feel the attraction too? Mother Nature forces them to seek shelter as the power of nature lets loose around them. Will they go primal and unleash their attraction for one another amidst the rawness of the Rocky Mountains?

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OraMD Review & Giveaway

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Trusted Health Products has had great success with OraMD over the last 12 years selling over a half million bottles. OraMD – an all-natural liquid toothpaste, mouth rinse and breath freshener comprised of 100% pure botanical oils of almond, spearmint and peppermint- is endorsed by Dr. Tom McGuire, a world-renowned dentist and leading authority on preventive dentistry, and is also starting to be offered in holistic dental offices nationwide. Please see the attached one-sheet – OraMD’s Key Features, Advantages and Benefits.

 Our Thoughts:
When I saw the chance to receive a sample of this, I definitely jumped on it. I love trying all things natural and tea tree oil is usually my go-to oil for my mouth and teeth but this product is a ton better! Tea tree oil certainly doesn't have a fragrant scent or taste to it like this product does. Almond, spearmint and peppermint oil is divine in the mouth, same taste as toothpaste but infinitely tastier and healthier for your body.
I like to use two drops on my toothbrush, as using more than that I found to be too "spicy" for me. This product is also a very easy mouth rinse. I just put a little water in a cup with one drop of oil and swish in my mouth, very potent! I have not noticed my teeth becoming any whiter, but I do drink an enormous amount of coffee. I do have a problem tooth than can flare up with an infection from time to time. I’ve noticed that the OraMD product can take care of an oncoming infection in about twelve hours, which is something I’ll be forever grateful for.
I would recommend this product to anyone!
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Three lucky winners will each receive a bottle of OraMD To try for themselves. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on 1/3/12. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to OraMD for offering this fantastic prize.

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Player Ebook Available Now on Amazon!

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Joshua Hanover is rich, handsome, athletic, and popular with the ladies—until he is paired up with his beautiful but shy lab partner, Rosa. As the chemistry grows between them, Josh realizes that his player days have come to an end. But not only is Rosa leery of his reputation, four vindictive ex-girlfriends are on a rampage. When he ignores their threats, his tires are slashed, someone tries to poison him, and one of the girls turns up dead. Josh doesn’t know who to trust, but one thing is certain—being a player isn’t worth the price.    Excerpt   Josh was trying to be enthusiastic, despite the fact that his stomach and his head were killing him. In fact, he was so busy offering Rosa his congratulations on her expert pinball skills that he didn’t see that an angry girl with wild strawberry curls had just stormed into the arcade. Her hazel eyes were flashing underneath layers of thick black eye makeup. Josh didn’t notice her long, leather-clad legs carrying her across the crowded game room. He didn’t even notice when she was standing directly behind him with her pierced lips set in a tight frown. Josh didn’t realize she was there at all, until she roughly tapped him on the shoulder. When he finally turned around, he found himself face to face with a furious gothic beauty. “Jazz!” Josh exclaimed. “What are you doing here?” With a cry of pure animal rage, Jasmine lifted a hand covered in silver rings and slapped Josh hard across the face. Black fingernails as sharp as talons scraped his skin, leaving behind a small trail of blood. He wasn’t ready for the surprise attack, and his neck snapped back painfully, sending fresh waves of agony through his already pounding head.  “Pig!” Jasmine screamed so loudly that several arcade patrons glanced over their shoulders to see what was happening. “Surprised to see me? Not as I surprised as I was when I ran into my old friend Elena a few days ago. We hadn’t seen each other for a few months, and we got to talking about school, and life, and boyfriends. You can’t imagine how surprised I was to find out that we both had the very same boyfriend!”  “Jazz, I. . . .” Josh was so surprised that he could barely stutter a reply. At the same time, his aching stomach was making it difficult for him to care. More than anything, he really just wished she would go away, taking the gawking spectators with her. “But I still had an even bigger surprise in store for me!” Jasmine went on, crossing her arms over her black tank top. “Last night, Elena called and told me that we weren’t your only two victims. You had two more, four girls in all! Is this one of them?” she asked, gesturing to Rosa whose mouth was hanging open. “Or is she a fifth?” “Jazz, listen to me,” Josh started to protest. “I never. . . .” “Don’t tell me you never said we were exclusive, like you tried to pull with Elena!” Jasmine interrupted. “That’s a load of crap and you know it. Don’t think I’m going to let you dump me either. This time I’m the dumper and you’re the dumpee. It’s over between us, Josh. And if I have my way, you won’t be getting laid again until your college years. When I’m through with you, no girl in this county will come within a hundred yards of you.” She turned to Rosa, her face still flushed with fury. “Let me give you a little free advice, hon. Ditch this jerk before he ditches you. He’s a dog, plain and simple.” With that, Jasmine turned on her heel and stormed away, her head raised high in victory. Josh watched her go with a mixture of shock and horror. It had all happened so fast, he thought maybe he had imagined the whole thing. But his cheek was still stinging where Jasmine had scratched him, and if that wasn’t proof enough that the encounter had been real, the look on Rosa’s face certainly was. Gone were the sweet smile and the slight flirtatious blush to her cheeks, replaced by a trembling lower lip and watery brown eyes. Her fingers were still gripping the sides of the pinball machine though the balls had long since vanished. “Rosa,” Josh said desperately. “Please let me explain.” “I can’t believe what an idiot I’ve been!” Rosa said in a harsh whisper. The arcade patrons had finally turned away, and she obviously had no interest in capturing their attention a second time. “I can’t believe I ever trusted you! To think, for a little while there, I actually fooled myself into believing you cared about me. I’m so stupid.” Josh hated himself when he saw one tear sneak free. He wanted to reach out to comfort her, but he was starting to feel dangerously shaky.  He knew that if he let go of the video game that was supporting his weight, he would probably hit the ground. The room started to spin, and it seemed a lot smaller and stuffier. It was getting harder to breath, and his stomach was hurting so badly, he could barely stand up straight.  He knew something was really wrong with him, but he didn’t care. He only wanted to convince the girl he was in love with that he wasn’t a player. Not anymore. He had changed. She had changed him. “Rosa, I . . . I do care about you,” Josh managed to stutter, even though it felt like his throat was closing up. “Oh yeah, I just bet you do!” she replied sarcastically. “Just as much as you cared about all those other girls you were messing around with? You need one of everything, huh? The cheerleader. The goth. And now the nerd?” Josh couldn’t even speak to defend himself. The pain was making it hard for him to think clearly, and Rosa wasn’t waiting anyway. She shook her head in disgust and moved to take the same path out of the game room that Jasmine had taken. Josh forced his arm to move.  He tried to grab hold of her hand, but she tore away so violently that he nearly stumbled backward into the wall. “Don’t touch me!” She spat. He was so dizzy that he was seeing two of her at once, but somehow Josh managed to form a coherent sentence. “Rosa, please! Give me a chance to . . . to explain.” “I only promised you one chance,” Rosa told him. “And you blew it!” She headed toward the exit again, and this time Josh didn’t have the strength to stop her. In fact, he didn’t even have the strength to stand anymore. His legs started to wobble underneath him just as the pain in his stomach reached an unbearable crescendo. Even as his knees hit the dingy carpet of the game room, he clutched desperately at his stomach. His throat was so constricted he couldn’t even cry out for help. After only a few seconds, he vaguely noticed that concerned people were starting to surround him. The faces were swimming and blurring into one as waves of dizziness washed over him. “Are you all right, kid?” “Someone call 911.” Josh heard the anxious voices around him, but he couldn’t answer. He could barely breathe. He wheezed as he tried to force air into his rebellious lungs. “Josh? What’s wrong? Josh, answer me!” Josh immediately recognized Rosa’s voice. He was grateful when he felt her arms wrap around him. She cradled his head against her chest, and he felt her delicate hands smooth his hair out of his eyes. He wanted to say something. He wanted to thank her for coming back, even if it was only out of pity. But speech was impossible, and consciousness was slipping away as the pain became more and more unbearable. Even through the agony, Josh noticed that there was another familiar face watching him from the crowd of curious onlookers. She was impossible to miss, draped in black and covered in silver. The last thing Josh saw before he finally lost his battle with awareness were Jasmine’s black lips curled into a wicked, satisfied smile.
 Where to Buy   Get your ebook copy of Player on Amazon for only $2.99. It will also be available on Barnes & Noble and Smashwords shortly. Print copies are coming in January.

Raskullz Scooter Giveaway

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Raskullz scooters are great three wheeled scooters for kids just learning to scoot! They have two scooters to choose from Pink Cutie Cat and Black Shark Attax both with friendly character heads on the front. Raskullz also has great children's helmets, backpacks, and bikes. Plus, now through Dec. 31st you can get FREE Shipping! So, if you are still looking for a great Holiday Gift make sure to check them out. This are totally awesome and one lucky person will be getting one for free! Raskullz also has a sister company Krash! for the older kid. Make sure to check them out on Facebook.

One lucky reader will win a Raskullz 3 Wheel Scooter in the winners choice of theme!

Open to the US Only. Must be 18+years of age to enter. Giveaway ends Dec. 22 at 11:59pm est.
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Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the sole author of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan and Player.

 

Mixed Chicks Kids Quad-Pack Giveaway!

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Mixed Chicks Kids Quad-Pack Giveaway!

Remember N's hair from using Mixed Chicks?!Here is a quick picture to refresh your memory. 
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Crafting Custom Holiday Tags With CriCut Mini #DIY

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The Cricut Mini recently found a home in my craft area and I've been busy exploring this incredible gadget while beginning to wonder how I ever managed without it.  Thought I'm still new to this tool and have barely scratched the surface of it's capabilities, I am certainly loving it!

This week I needed some tags for a few baskets I'm putting together and rather than racing out to the store to grab some, or snipping away with my scissors, I simply directed the Cricut Mini to cut the shapes and sizes I needed to construct:




In a few minutes, the cuts were finished and I simply peeled them off the cutting mat, assembled, grabbed a silver Painters pen for embellishment and some glue.


A couple minutes later, I had four tags ready to go.  After writing a personal message on the back, a hole punch and a slip of ribbon is all I need to attach them to the bags.  (If I had thought to do so, I could have easily programmed the Cricut Mini to cut the ribbon hole for me... but as I said, still new to this clever gadget and learning the ropes!) 


My next project will be to make personalized keepsake ornaments for my family. I have a super simple design in mind that will still have a nice "wow" factor.  Stay tuned, I'll be sharing the results soon...

Have you tried a Cricut yet?  What craft projects are you working on this holiday?

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