8 signed books by 8 different authors GIVEAWAY

I'm so excited to participate in this InkSlinger PR giveaway that includes these fabulous authors!  OMG!  The rafflecopter to enter is on my sidebar.  It runs through this Friday, June 21st.  Wha'cha waiting for?  Go, go, go!

Happy Monday!

DOWN TO YOU--The "Cash is back!" giveaway

Well, I think it's fair to say that I'm super excited!  Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee  I may or may not be sitting at my desk right this very second, grinning like I've got a secret.

Okay, I am.

And I do.

Well, sorta.

Here's the thing.  I just got my ARCs of Down to You (I say ARC, because they are the official books with the new covers) and it made the re-release of this story just kind of explode in my head. Sooooooo, I thought I'd do something kind of neat and different and special leading up to its release day, July 2nd.

So here's the deal.  On my sidebar, you'll see a Rafflecopter thingamajig.  All this week, I'll be taking entries for a giveaway, which includes a signed copy of the new cover Down to You, a Cash shot glass and a Cash t-shirt.  To enter, all you have to do is tag me in a tweet or share on Facebook.

"Evidently I'm a terrible bad boy girlfriend." "Nah, you just haven't met the right bad boy yet." #Cash #DownToYou

I'll also be drawing from the Cash raffle tickets I handed out earlier in the year for another prize pack just like that one.  So those are parts one and two.  The third part is where I think it gets pretty interesting.

For those who don't know, there is a Cash Davenport on Facebook (hes'a member of Cashaholics Anonymous- eeeeeeeeeeep) as well as on Twitter (@CashDavenport).  The lovely Olivia is on Twitter, too (@_OliviaTownsend).  If they reach 500 followers each by next week, Cash and Olivia have agreed to role play a brand new, never-before-seen excerpt from Down to You.  How do I know it's never been seen?  Because I'm just now writing it:)  And I must say, I have sooooo missed writing about Cash and Olivia!  OMG  I'm thinking that there might have to be another story for them somewhere along the line.  Just sayin'...  *winks*  Anyway, I thought that would be kind of a neat thing.  And I can give you a hint about what this scene involves.  It has something to do with the infamous bedroom visit.  Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

**Due to the random suspension of several RP twitter accounts, Cash can now be found at @Cash_Davenport.  It might just take a little longer to reach our goal, but that's okay. We will.  And I've got that scene written and ready to go when we do:) Wahooooooo**  He got his account back June 14th. Thank you Twitter!! 

Okay, so there it is.  Spread the word.  Get your friends to participate. Introduce them to Cash.  I think we could all use a little more Cash in our lives, don't you?  LOL

Have a wonderful week!  I'll see you for the drawing on Monday, June 17th at noon EST

Cashaholics Anonymous

It's official. We now have a place to go to talk about hot M. Leighton guys in a private setting, as well as a place where I can share with all you Cash-lovers the latest news, tidbits and exclusives, as well as do some goody giveaways.  Wahoooooooooooooo!

Welcome all to Cashaholics Anonymous!  The only admission criteria is that you would willingly submit to a body shot administered by the one and only Cash Davenport.  Think you can handle that?  *winks*

See you there!!

The Big Apple

New York City.  Just saying it conjures so many grand visions and emotions.  I've wanted to visit that great city for as long as I can remember and I finally got to go.  And let me tell you, it doesn't disappoint!  It's everything you could ever expect it to be and more!

I'll just warn you now that I'm terrible about not taking pictures!  My husband did 90% of that and I have yet to download them, but I'm going to share some of the ones I DID have the presence of mind to take.  Most were in the first day or two. LOL  The longer we were there, the more caught up I became and the fewer pictures I took.  I'm such a ditz!  hehe  It doesn't help that I spent most of my time chatting.  I began nearly every encounter with, "Hi, I'm from the south, so I'm very friendly.  What's that building over there?" LOL  I'm happy to say that the vast majority of people were very kind once hearing that. I think they took pity on me, being from out of town and all.  Bahahahaha  But seriously, I met loads of awesome, awesome people!  A couple of cabbies, two waitresses, Dave Parker and three of our doormen were my favorites!

Anyway, here are some of the amazing things I saw and some of the amazing people I met.  Some of them were dear friends, a long time in the making (yet ones I've never met).  It was pure fabulousness!  And if you ever get a chance to go to the Big Apple, GO!  It's something everyone should experience at least once if you can:)

Much love to y'all and HAPPY MONDAY!  I'm off to dive into my next Wild Ones book, Some Like It Wild:)  YAY!

<3

Minxes Jenn and Tina

Maria, making me look like a gutter snipe.  I had just gotten out of the cab ride from Hell with  no AC and the windows down.  OMG!  

Minx Lauren

Me and the wonderful BFF in the worrrrrrrrrrrrrld, Courtney Cole

The super amazing Laurie at Bird Bash Thursday night.  Love her!

My awesome and wonderful editor, Kate Seaver.  I look like I ate two of her sisters:D #Amazon

Manhattan skyline from the Staten Island Ferry. The tall, tall bldg on the left is Freedom Tower. It's awe-inspiring and deeply moving!!

Lady Liberty was closed for repairs, but I got to see her from the water.  She's even more amazing in real life!

St. Patrick's Cathedral is being restored, but you can plainly see how magnificent it is, even surrounded by scaffolding

Best. Breakfast. Ever.  Chocolate Decadence French Toast at Norma's.  OMG

The Empire State Building and Manhattan from the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Plaza)

"Hand of God" at the Met.  Awesome!

My favorite Degas! I love this painting

This is a Van Gogh I've never seen. I could stare at it for days. It makes me both sad and inspired.

Manhattan from the top of the Met, overlooking Central Park (the dark green)

The only cloudy moment was when the plane touched down.  It was sunny, hot and beautiful the entire rest of the trip!

I don't know how these ended up down here, but...

Minx Teresa

Breakfast at Nougatine with Courtney Cole, Teresa and her mom (left) and Anne Marie with  her sister, Teresa (right) Look at that view of Central Park!

Minx Jenny made a hilarious appearance

Memorial Day

I'd just like to take a second to give my heartfelt thanks to every single man and woman who has laid down his or her life for the freedoms and the ideals of the United States of America.  Without you, we would not be where we are today.

I'd also like to thank those who currently populate our military.  Knowing the dangers of serving your country, you voluntarily put your life at risk to ensure that our forefathers didn't die in vain.  What you do for us--for each and every person born into this amazing freedom--is selfless and remarkable, and I'm forever grateful.

And lastly, although certainly not least, I'd like to thank the families who have been left behind, whether through the death of a loved one or because their loved one has been shipped out to parts unknown.  You sacrifice much to support our troops.  For your unfailing contributions, I am profoundly appreciative.

May God bless every soldier and his or her family.  Without you, this country would not be the great nation that it is.  THANK YOU!!

Breakfast in New York, the WINNERS!

I know we're a bit late in posting this. I don't suppose I need to explain why:)  LOL  At any rate, Courtney and I revisited the Rafflecopter monster and drew names for our winners.  Court's winner is TERESA MARY ROSE.  And my winner is AMBER PRESLEY BOYD.

CONGRATULATIONS, LADIES!!!  If you'll each message us, respectively, we'll give you the location information.  OMG I'm so excited!!!!!!

UPDATE 5/26:  One of the winners has a scheduling conflict and will be unable to attend, so a alternate winner was chosen.  Congratulations to ANNE MARIE!  I hope to hear from you today!!!

Giveaway: Breakfast with me and Courtney in the Big Apple

First of all, let me assure you that there is ample squealing going on in my house right now as I contemplate my first trip to New York City.  OMG OMG OMG I still can't believe it!  I'll be attending BEA and my fabulous BFF Courtney Cole will be there as well!

Us.  There.  Together.  In New York City.

New.  York.  City.

*jumps up and down like a crazy person*

Well, in celebration of this awesomeness, we've decided to take 2 people and the "plus one" of their choice out to a posh breakfast and private signing in amazing NYC on Saturday morning, June 1st at 10:00 a.m. (airfare/travel and hotel not included).  The location will be sent by invitation to the winners.  I can promise you two things:  1.  If there are mimosas, we'll both be having one; and 2. I'll say something goofy.  It's my way.  Just go with it;)

So, if you're going to BEA or if you'd like a reason to go to NYC, or if you'd just like to come hang out, then enter right over on my sidebar for your chance to win.  It's easy as pie:)  You can enter here AND at Courtney's blog.  The contest ends May 18th at midnight.

Also, I don't think I'll be spoiling anything by saying that there will be some gifts and special prizes that you'll get as well; I just can't tell you what they are.  hehe  *wink wink*  Let's just say we'll be doing our best to spoil you and to put the epic in...well... EPIC!

Now help me sing!