Hunk Day Hunk 6/6/12

Happy Hunk....I mean Hump Day!

Here's the little pick me up. Nothing better than a man in a suit. 

And because I can't just choose one...

Third times the charm...

Happy Wednesday!

Melinda

Tempting the Best Man. Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading. This meme is simple and fun, you just pick up your current read, flip to a random page, and choose 1 or 2 teaser sentences to share! Here are the guidelines:

• Grab Your Current Read
• Open to a random page
• Pick two “teaser” sentences from that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO SHARE SPOILERS! (make sure what you share doesn’t give too much away. You don’t want to ruin the book for other readers)
• INCLUDE the TITLE & AUTHOR too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR and wish-lists! If possible, add the page number.

Current Read: Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn
Current Chapter: 5
Random page on Kindle: 57%

      Madison blinked slowly. Oh, hell to the no, he did not just strom out of there like a drama queen.  She was going to find him and then castrate him.

     She winced. 

     Okay, maybe not that extreme, but she'd be damned if she let him kiss her like that and then run.

Mindy Kaling is OH so Funny!

Today's Monday Funny is dedicated to one of my favorite comedians, writers, actresses.... Mindy Kaling. I loved her work on The Office and now I'm looking forward to her new sitcom The Mindy Project. I may be a little biased since my nickname is Mindy, but she's just too cool for words!

If you like her humor, you should add her on twitter. Not a day goes by without a laugh from her.

Her new sitcom, The Mindy Project, trailer.

By the way, her co-star, Chris Messina, sortof reminds me of my newest MC, Colin Calaway! He's funny, a doctor, and hot as hell! (He's on the right. But, Ed Weeks isn't so bad!)

And since this is a romance writer's blog, here are some thoughts of Mindy's about marriage.

Reminds me of my hubby and I! :)

And for those of you who have time... the best 100 moments of The Office. Mindy Kaling is an actress on the show and writer. I LOVE these people!

More time...Six Sentence Sunday

Six Sentency Sunday is a day where published or nonpublished authors share six sentences from their work. I will share six sentences from my newest WIP, Frequent Flyer, continuing a few paragraphs from where I left off last week.  Hope, the middle school principal, has introduced herself to Colin and informed him that his son, Jason, has had three detentions at school. 

Ms. Robinson stood, walked to his side, and placed her hand on his arm. “Maybe he’s seeking attention. I suggest spending more quality time with him - father and son time.”

Of course. What other time would there be? After his wife died two years ago, there would be no one else. It seemed like that’s all they had was father and son time, if they weren’t at Colin’s parents. He’d been busy in the past year with his research getting published in the medical journal. Maybe she was right. He needed to spend more time with Jason.

Mr. Colin Calaway

Thanks for stopping by!

Melinda

Christian Grey is my Hump Day Hunk!

Hump Day Hunk

I don't know if I will be applauded or slapped across the face for what I am about to admit.

I am a fan of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy .... 

Okay, good, I'm still alive. There has been so much controversy and differing opinions; but, hey, I enjoyed the love story between Christian and Ana. So, with all the hype about a movie in the making, various pictures of actors who could be Christian Grey have been popping up. My favorite has been Ann Maire Walker's blog where fans voted for their favorite actor to play this messed-up hunk.

I will share some of my favorites for this week's Hump Day Hunk.

Whether you are a Grey fan or not, these guys are HOT! 

I am officially rooting for Ian Somerhalder to win the role of Christian Grey!

Matt Bomer.

Henry Cavill

William Levy

Who's your vote for Christian Grey?

Happy Hump Day!

All photos taken from @50shadessource and twitterfans. Thank you!

Teaser Tuesday - Undone By Her Tender Touch

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading. This meme is simple and fun, you just pick up your current read, flip to a random page, and choose 1 or 2 teaser sentences to share! Here are the guidelines:

• Grab Your Current Read
• Open to a random page
• Pick two “teaser” sentences from that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO SHARE SPOILERS! (make sure what you share doesn’t give too much away. You don’t want to ruin the book for other readers)
• INCLUDE the TITLE & AUTHOR too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR and wish-lists! If possible, add the page number.

Current Read: Undone By Her Tender Touch (Harlequin Desire) by Maya Banks
Current Chapter: 10
Random page on Kindle: 59%

"Hot and cold. She could never figure out where she stood with him and it pissed her off. One thing she knew for certain - she wasn't going to wait around forever while he got his act together."

Can't wait to read more!

Thanks for stopping by.

Melinda

Shirtless David Beckham...Monday Funny

I don't think it's a surprise that I have a little crush on David Beckham. I couldn´t resist putting this commercial up as my Monday Funny today. I saw the commercial for the first time last night and I would definately be one of the ladies saying "Shirt off!"

This one is funny too! This is how I see the romance stories I write in my head. LOL!

And since he DOESN'T take his shirt off, I have a surprise for you....

Happy Monday!

Melinda

I'm Mrs. Robinson...Six Sentence Sunday

#sixsunday 5/27/12

Six Sentency Sunday is a day where published or nonpublished authors share six sentences from their work. I will share six sentences from my newest WIP, Frequent Flyer, continuing a few paragraphs from where I left off last week.  Hope, the middle school principal, has just invited Colin into her office.

                  Ms. Robinson’s long blonde hair looped into a bun at the back of her head, with strays falling on her long neck. She wore a tailored dark blue dress suit that showed off fine legs that she probably used to stomp on young misbehaved students. Her blue eyes glistened in his direction as she leaned back.

                “That’s right, Mr. Calaway.” She smiled, her full lips beckoning for his attention.  “I’m Ms. Robinson. It’s nice to meet you, finally.” 

Dirty Little Secret - Hero's Clothing

Dirty Little Secret is a weekly meme hosted by us at Under the Covers. Every Thursday they get to know other bloggers more intimately by asking them a question hoping to reveal their dirty little secrets.

To participate in the meme all you need to do is:

1. Be a follower of Under the Covers.
2. Create a post in your blog taking the meme image (code above) and copy instructions.
3. Answer the question we propose! This can be done in any way you like, post a video, write a post etc.
4. Then add your link.

What's the sexiest item of clothing a hero can wear in a novel?

 

I love when a hero wears barely anything at all! LOL! But, really, what I find the sexiest is comfortable clothing, like tattered jeans and barefoot. What is it about no shoes? I also like the comfy shorts and flipflops look. Here's a glimpse:

 

 

The Answer - Flash Fiction Blogfest

Below, find my entry into the Cherie Reich Flash Fiction Blogfest. Woah! I've never done this before and it was harder than I thought. A short story in 300 words or less.  In all honesty, I wrote this in thirty minutes. I didn't plan it, I didn't think about it, I just let the characters take over. LOL! I probably could have done a better job, but this week has been hectic! So, here is my flash fiction love story that I call...

The Answer

Lightning flashed.  

“One Mississippi….Two Mississippi…” Julie whispered placing her hand on the windowpane.  Boom! Another crack echoed behind her and she turned away.

 Immediately, she faced a tall figure and she jumped back. “Oh!”

He grabbed her arm, “Woah! Careful.”

Julie felt her face redden with recognition. “Josh, what are you doing here?” His tall body wore faded jeans, a tight white tshirt and a black leather jacket. Perfection!

He wiped his hands through his wet hair and smiled. “Good to see you too.”

“You startled me” She looked up into his dark eyes.  They stared at her the night before with the brewing question.  They haunted her last night – and thrilled her at the same time. “Big storm, huh?”

Josh smiled. “I’d say.” As if on cue, another rumble sounded in the sky and Julie jumped. “Wanna count together?”

“Are you making fun of me?” She leaned her head to her shoulder.

“Never.”  He grabbed her waist. “Come here.” He enveloped her entire body.

She told herself not to look up. If she looked up, she wouldn’t be able to stop her answer – even though it was all wrong.

“Look at me.” He whispered.  “You know what I want.” His fingers ran up to her hair and sauntered down to her cheek.  “Just say it, baby.”

She knew what he wanted – an answer - the one that sat in her heart and waited to escape.

Josh’s knuckles caressed her lips. Sighing, she opened her mouth, “Yes.” Another crash echoed through the window.  “I’ll marry you.”

He swooped her up in his arms. “Sweetheart, you will never regret this.”

A bolt of lightning appeared. He kissed her neck, “One Missisippi…” Then moved to her ear, “Two Mississippi… “ And one last look in her eyes, he said, “I love you… Mississippi.”

If you like participating in blog hops, please join mine. It will take place on June 30. The story of HOW WE MET. Tell readers how you met your significant other!

God Bless America ...Hump Day Hunk

Another Wednesday upon us. Do you need some motivation to move it past this hump to the rest of the week? Here it is...

God Bless America!

You want more? 

See you next week!

Melinda

Six Sentence Sunday 5/20/12

#sixsunday 5/20/12

Six Sentency Sunday is a day where published or nonpublished authors share six sentences from their work. I will share six sentences from my newest WIP, Frequent Flyer, continuing where I left off. Last week we met Colin, our male MC. Now, we will meet Hope, our female MC.

Just as the school bell rang, he saw a tall figure wobble into the office entrance.  She stepped closer and said, “You must be Mr. Calaway. ”

                Colin stood, looked at her cast and then took a second look at the woman holding out her hand. “You’re the principal?”

                “Hope Robinson..” She smiled as he shook her hand. “I appreciate you coming at such short notice. Please come into my office. ”

Hope you enjoyed. Please come back for more of the story next week! If you want to read more form other authors, please go to the link provided at the top of the page.

Melinda

Hump Day Hunk 5/16/12

Happy Hunk Day! I mean...Hump Day. Half-way there...



And just because..... ANOTHER one! :)

Happy Wednesday!