What is a bathtub read? I'm glad you asked. *grin* At this time of the year, most people are busier with family and work functions. There is more socializing and delicious meals and lots of other fun stuff. Reading for pleasure tends to take a backseat at times like this. I don't know about you, but reading is my go-to place to relax. I get grumpy if my reading/relaxation time is cut short. But...
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The Adventures of Aislyn O’Sullivan – Chapter 10
Missed a previous chapter? Read Chapter 1 here. Read Chapter 2 here. Read Chapter 3 here. Read Chapter 4 here. Read Chapter 5 here. Read Chapter 6 here. Read Chapter 7 here. Read Chapter 8 here. Read Chapter 9 here. Chapter 10 “Sorry, I took so long.” Aislyn flew into...
New Release: Maverick Lovers
Yay! Maverick Lovers is here. At long last, Christina gets her story. This story was a challenge to write, and it percolated for a long time. *grin* I hope you enjoy Maverick Lovers. BTW, Maverick Lovers is book 6 in the Friendship Chronicles series, but it can be...
Muriwai Gannet Colony
From August to March each year, visitors get a ringside seat to the goings-on at the gannet colony. There are nests with chicks and busy adult birds feeding their offspring. We watched the birds for ages as they flew back and forth, rode the air currents, and...
The Adventures of Aislyn O’Sullivan – Chapter 9
Missed a previous chapter? Read Chapter 1 here. Read Chapter 2 here. Read Chapter 3 here. Read Chapter 4 here. Read Chapter 5 here. Read Chapter 6 here. Read Chapter 7 here. Read Chapter 8 here. Chapter 9 Aislyn pulled away but not before Seamus felt the rapid rise...
Goat Island Marine Reserve: The Setting for Maverick Lovers
The first marine reserve in New Zealand was created in 1975 and takes its name from the small island not far from the shore. Goat Island Marine Reserve is 518 hectares in size, and more than 100 species of fish have been identified within the reserve. The reserve is a...
The Adventures of Aislyn O’Sullivan – Chapter 8
Missed a previous chapter? Read Chapter 1 here. Read Chapter 2 here. Read Chapter 3 here. Read Chapter 4 here. Read Chapter 5 here. Read Chapter 6 here. Read Chapter 7 here. Chapter 8 Aislyn gaped at the pretentious and slender fairy who strutted into the room,...