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Mary's News and Notes
Is it just me or does every year seem to fly by faster and faster? I have had a fun time since my last newsletter. We stayed in Cedar City, Utah for a weekend of water polo. We watched our grandson's team Cyprus Pirates in the 2024 Summer games, though it did snow.
My granddaughter started her softball season. And also her barrel racing, though we have yet to watch her, but we will.
I had a fabulous time at a book signing yesterday at Marissa's Books and Gifts.
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Author Spotlight
Brenda Novak
I have been friends with Brenda since I met her at a Utah Romance Writers of America conference in Utah. I think it was 2010. I visited her with my friend Judy Baker for a champagne brunch. We had the best time. It included wine tasting, among other things. I met some wonderful new friends that I still keep in touch with. If you have the chance, join her on one of her many adventures.
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Follow Brenda on social media
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Tourist Season
Blurb: A great new beach read from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookstore on The Beach
A summer by the ocean promises new beginnings—until old secrets resurface.
Ismay Chalmers is ready for a relaxing summer reconnecting with her fiancé at his family’s luxurious beachfront cottage. But before Remy can join her, a hurricane bears down on Mariners Island. Alone in the large house, Ismay makes a disturbing discovery in Remy's childhood closet. She's not sure what to make of it, but is relieved when the property’s caretaker, Bo, checks in on her.
Bo's home is damaged, so they temporarily shelter together, and Ismay is comforted by his quiet strength. But the unannounced arrival of a family member puts Bo back at his place and changes Ismay's summer into something other than what she wants—or ever expected. With so many reasons to feel unsettled, Ismay finds herself turning to Bo, who gives her more than a sense of security; there’s something about him that makes her feel alive, stirring her to wonder what life might be like if she chose a different path…
As Ismay grows closer to Bo, she begins to hope the reclusive caretaker might eventually let down his guard. But when she finds out that he has secrets, too, she begins to question how well she knows any of the men in her life—and how well she can trust her own heart.
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I read this book when we were on our way to Cedar City, I loved it. The characters came to life. There were some suspenseful twists, I love romantic suspense. I highly recommend it!
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In her former life, Veronica Staples viewed the world through rose-colored glasses. She was on the fast track to detective and rising star of the precinct. Then the unthinkable happened, she learned what a cruel place the world can be, and life wasn’t always fair. Now trying to put her life together, she is hardened and damaged Roni Staples, Private Investigator.
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Southwestern Chicken and Rice bowl - Serves 2
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Fast and Easy
8 oz. Thin cut chicken breasts cut into cubes.
1 can Roasted Organic Tomatoes
1/4 cp. Onion chopped.
1 Jalapeno sliced (optional)
1 Red sweet pepper sliced
1 cup Jasmine raw rice
8 tbsp. Flame Roasted Green Chile
1/2 cp. Frozen corn
1 tbsp Garlic olive oil
In a large skillet or frying pan add the oil to the pan and heat on medium. Then add chicken, onions, and peppers. Once meat is cook, onions and peppers are tender add tomatoes. Bring the juices to a boil, add the long cooking rice. Add corn, turn to low and simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally to make sure rice doesn't stick.
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As always, thank you for all of your support
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