Showing posts with label #Anthology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Anthology. Show all posts

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Print Readers, Rejoice! by Laura Hunsaker

 Roughing It is in print! I'm so excited to share that the entire New York Empires series is now in print! If you're a reader who prefers a physical book over an ebook, your wait is over! 

Roughing It is an anthology where all three stories overlap and use the same characters. Where one author might have the goalie for her character, another might have the team captain. It's a really fun and exciting concept! This series is slightly paranormal, and my story has werewolves! I mean, werewolf hockey players? That's just so fun! (I write as Kenzie MacLir in this series). 

Right now, it's summer in my area of the world, and some ice cold hockey sounds refreshing and cool. Come for the Paranormal Romance, stay for the donut eating contests, Nerf dart wars, and swear jars. 



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Caught in the Crossfire by Stacey Agdern

Bryce Emerson only agreed to draw an account of the Empires Goalie Tryouts to humor his brother. But when a vision convinces him the woman who saved his prized pen from a snowy grave is in danger of being injured by a faulty mask, he takes it upon himself to make her a new one.

Goaltender Carly Fein is trying out for the New York Empires, and the last thing she needs is the complication of an artist. But when she agrees to let him make her a new mask, Bryce Emerson finds his way under her skin.

Can Bryce and Carly figure out what happens when they’re caught in the crossfire of love and hockey? Or will the stress of new love and competition drive them apart.

Crashing the Net by Isabo Kelly

Billionaire Connor Evans needs a challenge. Trying out for the New York Empires’ hockey team fits the bill, even if it is just a publicity stunt and a way to shut his twin brother up. Running into the woman who left him six years earlier, a woman he’s never gotten over, is not part of the plan. Once he sees Matty, though, Connor knows he can’t let her go again. But he’s got secrets he can’t risk sharing. And Matty is the one person who could uncover those secrets if he lets her get too close.

After traveling the world, Matilda Thomson is ready for a real job and a more stable life. Her internship with the New York Empires will give her the experience she needs to move into that future. But first, she has to face Connor again, and one of the most painful losses she’s ever experienced. The only way she can move forward is to confront her feelings and risk her heart one more time.

Heat and passion spark as hot as ever between them. But trust doesn’t come easy. And if Connor can’t open up and let Matty in this time, he’ll lose her forever.

Against the Boards by Kenzie MacLir

Kyle Sandberg is living his best life. He’s one of the top hockey players in the world. Has two amazing best friends and all the sarcastic hockey t-shirts he could wear. After his own family turns their backs on him, he’s happy playing for the Empires and hanging out with his own found family. What he doesn’t want is his pain in the ass twin brother back in his life or a mate.

When paramedic Faith Church left Puerto Rico for New York, she had zero intentions of getting involved in the local pack. Having had her fill of pack politics, she was ready to go lone wolf. But being left alone was too much to ask when her cousin was the Alpha’s mate.

What neither was counting on was Fate, having her own plans for them. A chance encounter at a traffic accident changes everything. Kyle and his wolf are willing to go with Fate’s plans. But Faith, having finally broken away from her pack’s expectations wants nothing to do with Fate, or Kyle. Too bad her wolf disagrees…


Thursday, November 5, 2020

This is Not a Thanksgiving Post by Nancy Fraser


Don't be silly ... of course it is!

Well, not Thanksgiving itself, but about traditions and the mainstay of all good holidays ... food!

I was born in Detroit, Michigan but married a Canadian and moved just across the international border into Canada. My family was still in Detroit and the surrounding suburbs but I was well on my way to becoming a true Canadian! Complete with off-setting holidays, shared holidays, and sometimes NO holiday.

My family insisted we take part in all the American holidays, which was fine with me. My mother and my aunt were great cooks, so I could always count on an abundance of wonderful treats. My husband never minded taking a day off work to help them celebrate, even though we'd had our Thanksgiving the previous month. After my sons were born, we couldn't have skipped a family holiday if we'd wanted to.

Even grown now, with children of their own, they still go out of their way to celebrate the U.S. Thanksgiving as well. My youngest son has taken it upon himself to carry on the family tradition of way too much food!

As rich and delicious as all those holiday meals were, I find as I get older (and possibly wiser), I often do my best to trim the fat on some of my favorite foods. Although ... my grandchildren have warned me ... don't mess with the banana pudding.

I thought I'd share one of my favorite new Fall/Thanksgiving recipes that will definitely make the table later this month.

Low Carb/Low Calorie Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting


Cake Base:

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup coconut oil

2 oz cream cheese

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup blanched almond flour*

2/3 cup artificial sugar substitute (I use Swerve)

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:
6 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup powdered sugar substitute
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp heavy cream (optional)

Directions:
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper
Melt cream cheese and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl until combined (30 seconds)
Mix together pumpkin puree, coconut oil/cream mixture, eggs & vanilla.
Beat with hand mixer until smooth.
In smaller bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
Add to wet mixture and beat with hand mixer on low until just combined.
Transfer batter to baking pan and smooth out the top.
Bake 20-25 minutes until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Place on rack to cool.

For the Icing:
Using the hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, powered sugar substitute and vanilla until smooth. If necessary, thin it out with the heavy cream ½ Tbsp at a time.
Make sure the bars are cooled completely before icing and cutting.




What better way than to close out a post about Thanksgiving than to quote one of my favorite writers, Charles Dickens. Until next month, please take time to visit my social media sites and follow -- if you're so inclined. Remember, to stay happy, stay healthy, and stay well read!
Nancy