In previous posts, I've mentioned that my visit to Stewart Island inspired the book Protecting the Bride. Mr. Munro and I had lots of fun during our visit and many of the things we did found their way into Protecting the Bride. Cullen and Grace sat on this same...
contemporary romance
Operation Flower Petal Now Available for Pre-order
Operation Flower Petal, book 6 in the Military Men series is now available for pre-order at all online retailers. Read an excerpt here. Purchase links here.
Meet the Delphinium
Delphinium or larkspur, as they’re sometimes known in the United Kingdom is a perennial plant native to the Northern hemisphere. Their name comes from the Greek word Delphin, which means dolphin. It’s said that the flowers are the shape of a dolphin. During Tudor...
The History of Confetti
It’s thought that the throwing of confetti started in Greek times when locals would shower athletes and those getting married with flowers and leaves. It was a unique way of sprinkling people with love and excitement and made for a brilliant spectacle. But it was the...
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...
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...
Waiheke Island: The Setting for Maverick Lovers
A forty-minute ferry ride from Central Auckland, Waiheke is one of the many islands in the Hauraki Gulf. It’s a popular place with daytrippers and the third most populated area of New Zealand after the North and South Islands. The convenient proximity to the city...
Once Upon A Time Fairy Tale Promo
Do you enjoy reading fairy tale retellings? Check out these ones, including my One Night of Misbehavior, which is a Cinderella retelling. It's on sale for 99c for a limited time. Take me to the Fairy Tales - Once Upon a Time