Happy Sunday! We’ll start with the winner of Christi Caldwell’s book! Congratulations, Glenda Martillotti!!
My editor has not yet made a decision on the Christmas novella’s title.
Desiring Lady Caro
Desiring Lady Caro releases in just over two weeks. The reviews have started to appear and so far they are pretty good. One thing they all mention is food. Therefore, I give you an excerpt with food.
Huntley signaled the servant, and the potage of vegetables with rice was served. The pasta consisted of small dumplings stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese. Once the dishes were removed and fresh plates brought, Caro and Huntley looked over the other dishes, which included vegetables, fish, and meats.
Caro discovered that what Huntley meant when he said they would serve themselves, was that she would make her selections and he would place them on her plate. He hovered closely, offering suggestions, helping her identify some dish or another and bravely testing a suspicious-looking item before offering it to her.
The rest of the tension in Caro’s shoulders eased. She, Huntley, and their servants were safe, at least for the time being, and he was doing his best to entertain her. For the first time in days, she laughed. “How did you come up with this idea, or was it Maufe?”
He looked down his aquiline nose at her, as if affronted. “It was my suggestion, of course. I enjoy trying new foods, and the cook had so many to offer, I decided we’d sample as many as possible.”
As if neither of them was ready to discuss what had occurred earlier to-day, their conversation centered mainly around what they were eating. This dinner had been a good idea, and Huntley was proving to be easy to get along with, so far. When Caro had finished eating, she placed her serviette on the table and started to rise. “I have enjoyed myself very much, my lord. Thank you.”
He glanced at her. “You do not want to leave so soon. There is a special dessert.”
She stared at him. What could he have in mind? Surely he couldn’t be expecting them to . . . “Indeed, and what might that be?”
His eyes danced, not in a seductive manner, but playfully. “Chocolate tiramisu.”
She plopped back in her chair. “I love chocolate.”
Don’t forget the other books are still on sale until March 25th.
I’ve had my good friend, and fellow historical author, Jenna Jaxon visiting me this week. Just before she arrived it rained, and we had this lovely rainbow.
Of course we went to the beach.
Magen’s Beach
One night I took her to one of our landmark restaurants, Latitude 18 for their wonderful food, and the bank Flipswitch.
Latitude 18 and Flipswitch
Yesterday we took the ferry to St. John.
Red Hook Harbor
Since Jenna is gluten intolerant, the safest bet was Margarita Phil’s, the local Mexican restaurant where she had a grouper enchilada and I had a conch enchilada. I’d never been there before, but I will definitely go back!
Here are the pictures I took while there. The hen and her chicks made themselves right at home…
until they were kicked out. 
Have a lovely Sunday and a great rest of the week!!
Ella
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