Saying Goodbye to 2016

Salutations to All!

There is roughly 11 hours (EST) left to 2016. I've seen some mixed feelings about this year, but I, for one, am looking forward to putting this roller-coaster of a year behind me. I'm sure if you are reading this post than you have had a glimpse of the major highlights of my past year through my other post. (Those highlights include the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you haven't seen Elle's amazing blooper reel yet, feel free to peruse the past months' post on the right sidebar.)

To help close this year out on a high note Hubs and I have decided to have friends over to the new house to help ring in the new year. We have plenty of activities to keep us busy, i.e.: Lip Sync Battle, Hot Wing Challenge, Beer Pong, board games, video games, and whatever other crazy antics we can possibly come up with. I have even made a batch of gummy bears in vodka. (We have purchased extra blankets for those who need to crash overnight night. Safety is ALWAYS first.)

With an additional bonus to ending this 2016 on a high, my latest romance, Wayward Love has a new 5 Star review.

5.0 out of 5 starsCaptivating

By Veronica on December 24, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

If you love a good romance with dramatic twists and turns, this book is for you. Tia and Max's love defies what is considered "normal" and their story draws you in immediately. I especially love Tia's columns in between. It adds a nice touch. Definitely a great read!

And at this current moment Hideaway Hill is still in the top 100 on the Kindle Romance list. (At this point in time it is ranked #60, it's hard to get a screenshot but here is the link, to the free ebook. Download the free copy and, please, tell a friend!)  https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kindle-Store-Love-Romance/zgbs/digital-text/156559011/ref=zg_bs_nav_kstore_4_156556011?_encoding=UTF8&tf=1#3

I will probably be posting via FB, Twitter and Instagram throughout the night. I hope to see you there. But if this is the last time we meet for 2016, please be safe tonight. Don't drink and drive. Have a Designated Driver, Call a Friend/Family Member, Call a Cab/Uber, if at a friend's house stay there and sleep it off. The rest stops on the thruways are offering free cups of coffee, stop and get one. Before heading out tonight google free rides in your area and save the link/phone number to your phone. We have lost too much in 2016, let's not start 2017 off the same way.

For this blog posting year, Elle Signing off.

Have Fun Tonight

Be Safe

And Have a Very Happy New Year!

Elle out!

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Book Snippet from FROZEN

‘That’s not the reason we brought you back here. Look, son,’ Dad’s hand points over my shoulder and I drag my sight from the massive plants.
Out in the distance something shimmers. Back and forth, it glides. The shiny midnight-blue waterline reminds me of Sadie’s glossy hair. I take a few steps closer, unable to speak. From the sky, the moon casts its reflection, causing its twin to dance effortlessly across the miles and miles of water.
‘I remember the first time my dad showed me the ocean. I was your age too,’ Dad whispers.

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Book Snippet from WAYWARD LOVE

Wayward Love

Tia Normandy

Junior editor-in-chief

Dear Tia,
My boyfriend and I have dated for ten years now.
We met our first year in college and have been
together since. I love him with all of my heart, yet,
lately I’m starting to doubt if this relationship will
work. We’ve talked about marriage on again and off
again. Though, it is more me asking and him not
responding. I love him and I want to be with him, but I
feel our relationship is at a standstill. I’m ready for
marriage and kids. What should I do?
All the best,
At a Crossroad


Dear At a Crossroad,
I think there are a few important questions you need
to ask yourself. If he chooses not to commit to
marriage, are you willing to move on with your life,
without him? If so, then the next question is: are you
prepared to possibly find a new guy who may lead you
down the same path? Will it be easier for you to start
over and chance falling in love with another man who
may not be ready to settle down for another ten years
as well?
This is tricky. In your current relationship you have
in some ways already built a home. He may not think
of marriage the same way you do. Have you talked
about possibly skipping the ’I do’s’ and having
children? Will you be able to settle for those terms?
Who’s to say if you end your current relationship, and
move on to the next or the next or even another after
that, that you will find what you shared with your
present beau? My advice is to take a step back and
look at all angles. Try to not only look at the day-today
aspects, but a one year to five year plan. Then sit
down with your partner and lay it all out. Tell him how
you feel. Tell him what you want. Try to get a feel for
what he is looking for. Express that you need for the
two of you to communicate, the conversation cannot
be a one-sided deal. Walking away from any
relationship no matter the length of time can be hard.
Before you make any final decision, make sure you
can live with that choice.
Wayward love isn’t the only love,
Tia

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Book Snippet from BROKEN RULES!

If he were smart, he would move away before I move him. He knows I can do it. He knows I can throw him through the wall without even lifting a finger. Meeting his gaze, I see that he understands the danger he is bringing upon himself. Still, he stands his ground. There is sadness in those green eyes of his. His eyes are usually the brightest green that sparkles like emeralds with little gold flakes dancing in them. Taking a closer look at him, I notice his red hair is a mess, but then again he just woke up. I was right about his shirt, it is lying on the floor next to him. Gazing at his bare chest, I realize his shoulders are hunched and he appears smaller than usual. I have to say, I am grateful to see that he is not completely naked. His silk green boxer shorts are still around his waist. Closing my eyes again, I wonder what I am about to get myself into. I should just read his mind, yet, I just do not care anymore. Why should I fight something that is proving to be un-fightable? 

Leaning my body forward, Christopher slowly slips his body into the tub behind me. Letting go of the air I have been holding, I start to lean back, and his arms wrap around me. As my back rests against his broad chest and his grip tightens around my midsection, I know that once again Christopher is here for me. Christopher is here for me like he always is, like he has been since the very beginning.

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Book Snippet from LAST TEARDROP!

I begin to count to ten. I will give Christopher until then to respond before I make my way back to the house. I get no further than four when I pick up on a slight rustling of the bushes that conceals my sibling. At the same time I hear Judy gasp. I move most of my body out of the way at the last possible second. Christopher has come charging from the shelter of trees and bushes he and Judy were sitting in. He was able to clip my shoulder with his first pass. We both move at lightning fast speed.  I turn to see him jumping in the air like a panther pouncing on his prey. I start to jump to meet him midair, but change my mind and just stand still. I let my mind wrap around his body. Once I have a full grip on his frame, I slam him to the ground.  The fall knocks the wind out of him, and before he has a chance to recover I pounce, landing with my knee in his chest, knocking the wind out of him again. His green eyes are wide with surprise. Taking both hands, he grabs my knee and pushes upward, flipping both of our bodies. I have ended up on the ground with him hovering over me. Grinning down at me, he thinks he has the last move. Simply smiling at him, I lifted his body once again without lifting a finger. I move from under him and let him fall. He knew it was coming and was able to flip on his back before landing on the ground.  With a small smirk on his face he grabs my leg and pulls me down on the ground with him. I know now that he means no harm. Lying next to him on the cool earth, we look at each other and laugh.

 Christopher puts his arm around my shoulder and say, “I would still be kicking your ass right now, but you did say sorry. You never say sorry. I guess I can forgive you, that is, only if Judy can too.”  

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Book Snippet from HIDEAWAY HILL

As Blake stood, he reminded Veronica of why other ladies’ heads would turn when he entered a room. Standing at six foot one, his shoulders were broad like a football player, and even though he was in a shirt and tie, she could still see all of his thick muscles pressing against the fabric. Blake, with his straight jet black hair, blue eyes, and strong chin could have any woman he wanted. Only a fool wouldn’t do a double take as he walked by. Reaching out his arms, Blake stepped forwards to embrace Veronica.

“It’s good to see you, Veronica. Welcome back.”

To any of the on lookers, it would have appeared to be two friends reuniting, but Veronica could hear the edge in his voice. She could still hear the hardness and guard he had put in place all those years ago.

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Book Snippet from FROZEN

As I cut into the top of the next pumpkin, the knife slips and slices into the meat between my thumb and index finger on my left hand. A slight whimper slips from my lips as the blood gushes from the hanging flesh. Aunt Ella, who is the closest to me gasps and jumps up.

‘Let me see that,’ she says and pulls my hand toward her.

The blood runs down my arm and soaks my pants. I try to pull my hand away and say, ‘I’m fine.’ She knows I’m lying.

‘I think we are going to have to stitch this.’

With that, I jerk my hand away. There’s no way they’ll be stitching me. ‘It’s not that bad,’ I stammer. My heart beats faster and more blood streams from the cut. Aunt Ella gives me a kind smile and I know I’m in trouble, yet when she reaches for my hand again I lean back almost falling out of my chair.

‘What do you think, Daron? Verick, show your father your hand.’

Why do women do that? My mother, grandmother, and aunt will all involve my dad in situations whenever I choose not to do what they want. Dad’s green, watchful eyes burrow into me, but he says nothing. His entire persona tells me to do as I’m asked, however, and the flashback to the other time I needed stitches tells me it will be worth the fight. The skin on my leg tingles as a reminder of the day I fell on a piece of shrapnel while walking to History. There is nothing for the pain and last time the wound kept splitting open. If it wasn’t for the saltwater, a massive infection would have spread.


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Book Snippet from WAYWARD LOVE

Wayward Love
Tia Normandy-Grant
Junior editor-in-chief

Dear Tia,

I’m a divorced mother of two. I won’t share my

age, but I will say that both my children are adults and

live on their own. My children believe it’s been far too

long since I’ve gone on a date and think it’ll be good

for me to get back out there. I’m nervous. My exhusband

was an abusive drunk and it took years for me

to finally have enough willpower to leave him. I have

to admit, I’m lonely, but afraid to get out there. I’m not

the same young lady that ran off with the man I

thought was my one true love. Do you think it’s too

late for me to try again?

Old and Sagging

To the Brave Beautiful Single Mother of Two,
I want to congratulate you on your success. You
were strong enough to walk away from an abusive
marriage. That right there attests to your strong will.
You may not be the same lady that married your ex,
most people change over the years. The one thing I can
tell you is that you are no longer naïve. You now know
what you don’t want in a relationship. Your children
are correct. It’s time for you to get out in the dating
scene. Live a little. No one says you have to marry the
next man you meet. I say start out slow. Perhaps do a
ladies night out with a friend or two. Mingle while
you’re out; get a feel for what’s out there. It’s okay if
nothing comes of it the first time, there will always be
the time after that. It is never too late to start over.
Remember, dating should be fun, no matter your age
or past experiences.
And please keep in mind, wayward love isn’t the
only love,
Tia


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