Nanaimo Bar Rice Krispy Treats

 One of my favorite treats of the Christmas holidays is Nanaimo Bars. I have no idea why I don't make them more but for some reason it generally only seems to be in the holiday season.

I saw this recipe and right away knew that I needed to give it a try! I was shocked that the creator had never had a real before but they are very well known in Canada but I'm not sure how known in the US.

I couldn't find chocolate rice krispies so I headed to amazon and ordered their brand so I had to wait a couple of days before making them. I love amazon! 

When you put the krispies into the 9x9 pan it uses up a large amount of the space. I don't know if I would use the same size pan next time. The other problem I had personally was that there wasn't enough of the middle layer. It was a bit difficult to spread so I found some areas seemed to have lots and other areas not too much. That is by far my most favorite part and I wanted more! 

These were such an awesome treat and I would definitely make more!

You can find the recipe here: http://mallowandco.blogspot.com/2013/03/nanaimo-bar-rice-krispy-treats.html

Death by Reaper MC: The Complete Collection by Esther E Schmidt

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Genre: Paranormal Biker romance
Author: Esther E. Schmidt
Cover Design: Esther E. Schmidt
Release Days: December 21, 2021

Dive into the complete collection of Death by Reaper MC and submit to the sentimental truth that crawling into the darkness might be the only good this world has to offer. Four standalone paranormal romance books in one. Each book is a complete standalone story featuring a new couple and a biker chapter of the Death by Reaper motorcycle club.

This collection contains the entire series: Hellhounds (book 1), Vampires (book 2), Demons (book 3), Dragons (book 4).

The Best Classic Canadian Butter Tarts

 Butter Tarts is another recipe that I grew up on every holiday. They are so easy to make and a staple for most Canadians. I have no idea why we really don't make them all year but it seems to be only around Christmas that we make them! 

We have made them with and without raisins but when I meant to make them I didn't have any raisins at home so we put chocolate chips into some of them. Bren isn't a huge chocolate fan so we made some without chocolate for him but he loved them so much that he did get into the chocolate ones as well. 

These are so easy to make but I did cheat and use mini pie shells as I wanted to use them up. I think I truly need to make these more often as I love them even though they are a little high in calories!!

As mentioned above we threw some chocolate chips in the bottom but next time I would use mini chocolate chips so that they melt a little more. I found the temperature/cook time a bit off with having used the pie shells compared the the homemade pastry.

Next time I make them I will definitely give the pastry a try as they look absolutely delicious!!

You can find the recipe here: https://www.rockrecipes.com/best-classic-canadian-butter-tarts/ 

Dare on Ice by S.R. Grey

Title: Dare on Ice

Series: A Boys of Winter Novel

Author: S.R. Grey

Genre: Sports Romance/Romantic Comedy

Release Date: December 16, 2021

Professional hockey player Sebastian Alderman is known for his daring antics on the ice. He takes chances and plays hard, all while looking amazing.

Now I’m about to find out if he’s just as daring off the ice.

I still can’t believe I dared Sebastian to take me with him to his summer cabin in the mountains . . . for two whole months.

But I did.

My friends call me “predictable Bettina,” because I’m always playing it safe.

Not anymore.

I’m throwing caution to the wind, being a little daring myself.

And maybe, just maybe, I’ll finally get what I want—Sebastian.

Dare on Ice is the tenth novel in the bestselling Boys of Winter hockey romance series.

*can be read as a standalone*

 

"Hilarious and perfectly 'played' sports romance that I devoured in one sitting! I can't wait to read more." - #1 NYT Bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken

"The usual Grey crisp writing, lovable heroes that you kinda want to slap, and a heroine that doesn't back down," Resistance on Ice is another fun standalone novel in the bestselling Boys of Winter hockey romance series.” - Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Ilsa Madden-Mills

S.R. Grey is a USA Today Bestselling Author of the popular Boys of Winter hockey books and Men of Fall football novels. Both series can be read in any order or as standalones. Other New Adult and Romantic Suspense works of hers include the Judge Me Not books, the Promises series, the Inevitability duology, A Harbour Falls Mystery trilogy, and the Laid Bare series of novellas.

Residing in Pennsylvania, when not writing Ms. Grey can be found reading, traveling, running, and cheering for her hometown sports teams. Sometimes all at the same time!

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MODEL BEHAVIOR by Tricia Lynne

The next book in Tricia Lynne’s Protective Instinct series, MODEL BEHAVIOR, coming February 15th! Check out the gorgeous teaser and pre-order your copy today!

Title: Model Behavior

Author: Tricia Lynne

Genre: Steamy Contemporary

Release Date: February 15, 2022

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Hayes Walker is screwed. His body is giving out, his family is bleeding him dry, and he never prepared for life after football. When the Dallas Bulldogs offer him a coaching position instead of a returning roster spot, only two things keep him going—staying fit in case another football team picks him up, and spending time with a gray-faced Boxer at the Unlovabulls Dog Rescue. Olive Russo is a woman who can walk through a kennel in a white pantsuit without getting a spot on her. The always organized PR pro will need her cool control when she’s forced to plan a fundraising gala for the Unlovabulls with the college boyfriend who turned her inside out. A decade ago, Hayes Walker broke her heart and sent Olive into a spiral of bad decisions that she’d rather her clients not know about. Now she is determined to keep the completely lickable Hayes off her to-do list—even if their chemistry is stronger than ever. Dumping Olive was the worst decision Hayes ever made. When the amazing girl walks back into his life a full-fledged woman, he makes a play for her heart. But when Olive’s secrets are exposed and the NFL knocks on Hayes’s door, they’ll both need to leave their past where it belongs if they’re going to make it work the second time around.

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Tricia Lynne is fluent in both sarcasm and cuss words—a combination that tends to embarrass her husband at corporate functions. A tomboy at heart, she loves hard rock, Irish whiskey, dogs, and Vans shoes. She’s drawn to strong, flawed heroines. Tricia believes writing isn’t a decision one makes, but a calling one can’t resist. She lives in the Dallas area with her husband, the world's sweetest rescued Cane Corso, and a completely terrifying Clumber Spaniel pupper.  

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Gouda Friends by Cathy Yardley

Gouda Friends by Cathy Yardley is coming March 22nd! Check it out and be sure to pre-order your copy today!

Title: Gouda Friends

Author: Cathy Yardley

Genre: RomCom

Release Date: March 22nd

About Gouda Friends:

Two high school BFFs reunite and endeavor to fix each other’s lives in this geeky romance from the author of Love, Comment, Subscribe. Tam Doan dumped her boyfriend after he threw away her gourmet cheese. Sure, it’s a little more complicated than that, but the point is, he had it coming. Newly single and unemployed, Tam calls up her best friend from high school and utters the emergency code word—goldfish. Next thing she knows, she’s on a plane back home. Josh O’Malley was a troubled, unconfident teenager. Now he’s the successful owner of a multimillion-dollar ghost kitchen. Tam, his high school BFF and fellow member of the Nerd Herd friend group, was instrumental in building his self-esteem. When she calls him out of the blue, he jumps at the chance to return the favor. Josh and Tam immediately get to work fixing her life—but again, it’s complicated. Their close friendship was always a lifeline between them; a blooming romance might confuse things. Still, at least one thing is for certain: their chemistry is un-brie-lievable.    

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They were friends, and that was more important than any kind of sexual relationship that might crash and burn. It wasn’t worth the risk. Then he smiled at her . . . that slow, sugary, downright incendiary smile of his that had made stronger women than herself drop their panties on command.

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“It’s palpable how much Tam and Josh care for each other…Yardley’s fans will gobble up this gentle but steamy romance.” —Publishers Weekly  

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About Cathy Yardley:

Cathy Yardley is an award-winning author of romance, chick lit, and urban fantasy, who has sold over 1.2 million copies of books for publishers like St. Martin's, Avon, and Harlequin. She writes fun, geeky, and diverse characters who believe that underdogs can make good and sometimes being a little wrong is just right. She likes writing about quirky, crazy adventures, because she's had plenty of her own: she had her own army in the Society of Creative Anachronism; she's spent a New Year's on a 3-day solitary vision quest in the Mojave Desert; she had VIP access to the Viper Room in Los Angeles. Now, she spends her time writing in the wilds of East Seattle, trying to prevent her son from learning the truth of any of said adventures, and riding herd on her two dogs (and one husband.)  

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Watch Me Fall by Erin Trejo

Title: Watch Me Fall

Author: Erin Trejo

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: December 17, 2021

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There was a time in my life when I was happy.

Then she left me to raise my daughter on my own.

I overcame every obstacle thrown at me and grew my empire to what it is today.

So, when life throws me a curveball in the form of my daughter's best friend, I'm unprepared.

She's perfect.

Everything a man could ask for but she's off-limits.

She's forbidden fruit.

Something I can't have.

One touch just isn't enough, and I need more.

I'm willing to put everything on the line for this girl, regardless of the consequences.

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“I’m not tired,” I say in a breathy tone.

“What is it you want to do then, Rowan?” I swallow hard as he looks me in the eye. There’s something dark dancing in his, and I want it. I want to reach out and touch it. There’s a strange feeling in my chest when he takes a step closer to me and then another. Our chests are nearly touching at this point, and a shiver runs through my body.

“You have nothing to say?” he asks, keeping his eyes trained on mine.

“You. I want to do you.” The alcohol has loosened my tongue, and I blurt the words out. The thoughts I’ve had of him for years now. Mather smirks at me before shaking his head.

“You couldn’t handle me.”

“Try me,” I answer. Mather’s nostrils flare, and his eyes flash with fire before he pulls his hands away from me. He takes a small step back and looks me up and down, causing bumps to form on my skin.

“Kneel,” he demands. I snicker, thinking it’s a joke. He raises an eyebrow and challenges me.

“You’re kidding?”

“Do I look like I’m kidding?” his tone hard. My insides tremble as I think about doing it. I almost drop to my knees for him, but something stops me. I don’t know if it’s all the alcohol I’ve consumed tonight, but I stand my ground.

“Just like I said, you couldn’t handle me. Go to bed, Rowan.”

“I’m not ready for bed,” I tell him. He moves to walk away, and this time I fall to my knees. Shouldn’t this be degrading? Shouldn’t it feel all wrong? For some reason, it doesn’t, and I stay, on my knees, gazing up at him.

Mather turns back, seeing me on the floor at his mercy before he steps back into my space. His hand comes to cup my cheek and slowly feathers his fingers over my flesh. His thumb comes to my lip, gently stroking over the bottom one.

“Open your mouth,” he says, keeping his eyes on me the whole time. Slowly I part my lips for him, and he slides his thumb inside. I close my lips around it and twirl my tongue over the tip. He watches me, waiting. I suck his thumb, imagining it’s his cock. I continue to suck until I can feel heat pool between my thighs.

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Erin is an author of all things Alpha. Her specialty is MC romance but loves to dip into dark romance too. She will weave you a story that will have you gasping for air as you try to figure out what's going to happen next. All of Erin's books will have some form of romance as well as suspense. With that being said you need to keep in mind that Erin's tagline is always true. Fairy Tales Don't Always Have A Happy Ending. Do you think you're ready to take the plunge into 

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Guerra Incompiuta by Veronica Lancet

Title: Guerra Incompiuta

Series: Arte De La Guerra Book 1

Author: Veronica Lancet

Genre: Dark Romance

Release Date: April 25, 2022

He was a good man…once upon a time.

Betrayed by his own brother and sold into human slavery, Rafaelo Guerra learned the hard way that good was overrated.

Emotions that weighed him down disappeared. Beliefs that stood in his way turned to dust. Hands that held a pen were now hands that killed.

There was only one purpose left—revenge.

But the road to hell is paved with seductive temptations. And his was a stunning woman from his past who'd destroyed what little was left of his heart.

In the city of sin…he was the biggest sinner.

Michele Guerra was rotten to the core. The target of everyone's vitriol, he learned from a young age to stop feeling. Instead of proving people wrong, he proved them right.

Emotions were for the weak. Beliefs were made to be challenged. And the blood on his hands became the blood he needed to survive.

He was the most hated man alive—a praise he didn't take lightly. And by the time he made it to his grave, he wanted everyone to share that sentiment.

Including her—his maddening addiction—and a pawn in his perfect plan.

The only one for whom he'd been a hero, not a villain.

Until…

The war was on.

Two brothers. Two epic love stories. One war.

Guerra Incompiuta is a 260k word full-length novel and the first book in the Arte De La Guerra Saga. It ends on a cliffhanger. Please be mindful of the triggers. The book contains very dark content.

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