December 26, 2021
From Carla, peace1 on Twitter:
“John was hospitalized & forced to give his dog to the Rome Humane Society. When RN Jennifer heard about it, she went there & adopted John’s dog, so that she could bring him to visit while he completed his rehabilitation. This kindness is the most precious Christmas gift.”
The true meaning of Christmas indeed. ♥
Love this quote from Ryan Reynolds!
photo via Vanity Fair
From a recent article in Vanity Fair:
Ryan Reynolds says there’s no big secret behind the success of his and Blake Lively’s marriage, just a really solid foundation of friendship.
The actor revealed in an interview with Entertainment Tonight published on Monday that when it comes to his relationship with his wife . . . “Falling in love is great, but do you like each other? That’s kinda the question you gotta ask yourself, you know, going into it. We’ve always liked each other. We grow together. We learn from each other. So yeah, I’m lucky to have a buddy in that.”
Sounds pretty darn romantic to me. ♥
From the wonderful Julia Quinn:
During the month of November, Julia Quinn and Waxcreative Design will give away 100 books to service members, veterans, military spouses and Gold Star family members. . . . We will choose 100 winners at random to receive the Julia Quinn novel of their choice.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your service.
Click here for more info and to access the entry form. Please note: this giveaway closes on November 15.
While writing The Redemption of Philip Thane, I came across a quote which I found so beautiful and inspiring — and also so very much at the heart of the story — that ultimately it found its way into the book:
It acts as a kind of beacon for my hero, lighting his way out of darkness . . .
Want to learn more about The Redemption of Philip Thane, including your preorder options in print, ebook and audio? Click here.
. . . my favorite plant in our garden.
It showed up unexpectedly in a rather inhospitable part of our backyard. The life force at work! ♥
Not even a makeshift bandage can keep Zoe from looking adorable. ♥
Fellow Jane Austen fans! Frock Flicks asks the trenchant question here . . . Colonel Brandon or Willoughby?
For my January contest, I’m giving away a $20 Amazon gift card PLUS a signed copy of THE WORST DUKE IN THE WORLD! “Enchanting . . . Champagne in book form — bubbly, fun, and intoxicating.” —Entertainment Weekly
