There is something about Cowboys. They have such a way about them that no matter their age, they thrill me to my bones!

​Cowboys are honorable, caring and hard-working. They care for their land and families. The fill out a pair of Wranglers and tip their hat at a woman.  They go out of their way to help others. Protective. Charming. 

How do you feel about cowboys?

Janalyn Knight's latest release hits all those buttons! Sexy, protective and down right the man for the job!

Blurb:
A fragile heart, damaged from a devastating loss, must build walls for protection. The threats of an ex-con drive a mother to extremes to protect her son. With two souls hesitant to trust, will they find the forgiveness and freedom to love?

The last thing Ward Ramsey expects to find is Jayme Bonner on his doorstep, applying for his ranch hand position with her young son in tow. The complicated situation makes him want to turn her away, but the desperation in her eyes reaches him in an unexpected way. 

Jayme never thought she'd be fleeing for her life and the safety of her son. Ward’s North Texas ranch could be the sanctuary she needs, and she throws herself into the job with all of her ranching knowledge and skills. As the two work closely together, feelings neither expected grow, and a passion hot enough to heat the cool nights ignites. 

As love blossoms and long-held barriers fall, danger creeps into their newfound happiness. When Ward is injured by the ex-con hunting Jayme, the determined ranch hand decides it's time to take the battle to the hateful man out to kill her.

Hatred stands no chance against this woman on a mission...

EXCERPT:
Ward glanced in the rear-view mirror.

​She looked over her shoulder.

A black truck surged past them.

Ice shot through her veins as she shouted, “Bla—”

A loud boom cracked through the air. Her head slammed violently into the side window. Her vision went black.

Ward’s truck careened off the road and down an embankment.

She screamed, bracing on the dash.

The truck smashed into a mesquite tree in the fence line.

Ward yelled out in pain.

Blood poured out of a gash on the side of her head, and dizziness sent nausea slithering to her stomach.

The dash and door were caved in on Ward’s side of the truck.

“Are you hurt? What’s wrong?” She yanked on her seat belt, but the clasp was stuck. She pushed again and again on the button and pulled with all her might on the strap, and it came loose. She moved over next to Ward.

He was hauling on his left leg, in obvious pain. “It’s jammed bad. Some bastard ran us off the road.” He narrowed his eyes and peered at her.

“And you’re bleeding. Let me see.”

She thrust his hand away. “It’s not a problem.” God, Blacke. He’s done this. Where is he? We need help. She looked for her cell phone, but it was missing from the dash console where she always set it. Scooting over, she stepped out her door, intending to search the floorboard for it. Movement up on the highway caught her attention.

Dirk Blacke rounded the front of his truck with a gun in his hand.

About the Author:
Nobody knows sexy Texas cowboys like Janalyn. From an early age, she competed in rodeo, later working on a ten-thousand-acre cattle ranch, and these experiences lend an authenticity to her characters and stories. When she’s not writing spicy cowboy romances, she’s living her dream—sharing her twenty-acres of Texas Hill Country with her daughters and their families.

Fans are invited to check out Janalyn on her website at janalynknight [dot] com, where they can sign up for her newsletter and keep up with all the latest happenings and upcoming releases. You can also connect with Janalyn on any of the following places:
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https://www.facebook.com/janalynknight/
https://twitter.com/Janalyn_Knight
https://www.instagram.com/janalynknight/
https://www.pinterest.com/JanalynKnight/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19053070.Janalyn_Knight
 
 
 

Policemen are often called on to save the day, but what happens when the person you are saving is yourself?

Detective Gabriel faces a madman who is bent on revenge. Not only must he save himself but also the woman he loves.

Jules Adrienn's latest book is a gripping story of suspense and danger. A must read for fans of Tom Clancy. 

Blurb:
Detective Gabriel Emory has muscle, smarts, and survivalist skills. Even better, he has gorgeous detective Anita Wolfe flying with him to an all-expenses-paid island vacation. Too bad it’s really an escaped convict’s game to punish those who put him in prison.
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Now Gabriel must use all his skills to survive a race through a dangerous wilderness. But how does he save himself and Anita in a contest where only the winner lives? It’s a race for their lives, and it ends in two-days. Tick, tick, tick…

About the Author:
Jules Adrienn is the thriller/romance-writing alter ego of an award-winning author from the Midwest. She’s a world traveler, a homebody, a belly-laugher, a bawler, a lover, and a fighter. Stay tuned in to her latest adventures in writing (and life)—she’s always up to something.
 
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/julesadrienn/
Twitter:
twitter.com/AdriennJules
Facebook:
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Did you love Game of Thrones? Strong Female Characters who know how to Kick Butt? Ava is the perfect read for you!

When her world is turned upside down Ava takes matters into her own hands. 

EXCERPT:
The bay was strong and watered, which was exactly what she needed—this ride to New Moon would be a sprint. She let him stretch out in a half gallop before pulling him to a stop at the base of the raised plank road that crossed the Plain of Reeds. He stomped his hooves and snorted, ready to run as she looked back at the wall.

A voice yelled, “Ava! Wait!” She shaded her eyes.

Filomena waved from a spot about two-thirds of the way up the wall. Ronin and Ahsaz lined the top of the wall above Filomena, pointing at Ava as a gang of warriors raced down the staircase. Maybe they were coming to help. Or maybe they were coming to stop her. She wasn’t sure which, and it didn’t matter. She had bad things to do to bad people, and there was no time to waste.

She spurred the bay into a gallop. His hooves knocked on the wooden road, becoming a steady drumbeat. Hot wind blew over her face, smelling of bog and decay from the sea of cattails swaying in the wind for as far as she could see. She patted the sword on her hip. A horse, a sword, and a strong arm were all she had.

And they were all she was going to need.

BLURB:
Sixteen-year-old Ava Phoenix’s unlikely defeat of the grand praetorian’s son in a fighting contest triggers her father’s murder and an official decree to destroy her village. Together with her first love, Beau, she races across a post-apocalyptic landscape to save her village while being hunted by her dystopian world’s deadliest teenage warriors.

Heart-rending loss, romance, and an unjust world combine to create a heroine who rises above violence even as she dispenses justice. Ava the Brave shows how a warrior’s heart can be lost and rediscovered even in the most savage of lands. 
 
Praise:
"From the first blows dealt at the champion contest, readers will be hooked on Ava's quest to avenge her father and clear the reputation of her village. This neo-medieval, dystopian genre blender will keep readers wondering what's next for Ava long after they've turned the final page." Colleen Clayton, YA author of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
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"You'll want to fight alongside Ava, cheer for her brave warriors, and join the adventure of a lifetime in this exciting debut novel." Abigail Drake, Best-Selling Author

About the Author:
Jules Adrienn is the Young Adult fiction-writing alter ego of an award-winning author from the Midwest. She’s a world traveler, a homebody, a belly-laugher, a bawler, a lover, and a fighter. Stay tuned in to her latest adventures in writing (and life)—she’s always up to something.
 
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/julesadrienn/
Twitter:
twitter.com/AdriennJules
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/JulesAdrienn/
 

Are you looking for an escape from the craziness going around you? How about a little magic? Author, Kristy Centeno has an amazing series debuting today. Her Keeper Witches series has a new prequel-Crossed.

Magic happens. Demons are common but dangerous. What would you do? Especially if you are a teenage girl?

Blurb:
​Bryn McCaskey lived by simple rules: kill demons, never use magic against school bullies, and avoid running her mouth in front of her Grams.
 
It all seemed easy enough to follow.
 
Until Rhyzel Connor rolled into her life.
 
Suddenly everything she thought she knew about demons is put to the test as she finds herself teaming up with the most unusual of teammates to save a fellow witch from a hit.
 
Only problem is she doesn’t know how trustworthy Rhyzel is.
 
When magic is involved a good outcome isn’t always guaranteed and Bryn will have to put her neck on the line to get to the bottom of the well, even if it means unmasking Rhyzel and everything he stands for in an attempt to solve the biggest mystery she’s ever come across.

About the Author:
Kristy Centeno loves to spin tales of creatures that go bump in the night, with a sprinkle of romance to top them off. Her passion for writing stems from a lifelong enjoyment of reading and the pleasure derived from the magical worlds created by authors like her. She prefers her female leads strong, independent, and stubborn who will stop at nothing to save their loved ones and protect those they care for.
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Kristy currently resides in Pennsylvania with her five kids, a quartet of noisy parakeets, and a spoiled puppy. When she’s not working or writing, she juggles her free time between raising a handful of minions and pursuing other career goals.
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Today we are facing a new normal. Life is hard for many people as they #social_distance in order to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus. They are out of work, worried about loved ones or are facing having to homeschool their children. So much anxiety and uncertainty. 

One of the things we truly believe in.. is the power of LOVE. Happy Endings do come to everyone and we know many authors write powerful stories about honor and love. Laurel Houck's latest release will have you swept away as you see how love is more powerful than time. Grab a copy for yourself today!

Blurb:
 Love dies with Abby’s father. The return of her mother after a twelve-year absence brings more grief. And the move to a dilapidated house along the Youghiogheny River bike trail is an exile.

When blond, blue-eyed Jack rides into Abby’s life, it’s like the sun has been restored to her world. Bit by bit, hints of a darker side to his personality appear. She struggles to deny them, even while her best friend, Morton, grows increasingly mistrustful of the handsome stranger.

Abby uncovers a mystery from the Civil War era in a nearby cemetery, which brings her only moments of peace. Cool caresses and the whispered call, “Abigail…“ send her digging into the past.

But as Jack’s motives become ever more unclear, the love Abby hoped for seems impossible. And leads her to a life or death choice. Will love be her salvation … or her demise?

EXCERPT:
​           Abby pondered the dilemma. As much as she had wanted Jack to like her, at the end of the day it had just been a stupid fantasy. Things had been getting better with Lisa. Shared meals, laughing at the same jokes, even working together to make Bikers’ Rest a success had jump-started the bonding process. Probably all mothers and daughters fought sometimes, but lately the bitterness of Lisa’s absence had faded. Now that relationship had been lost forever.
           Sudden longing filled her heart. Not for Jack, Lisa, or even her father. She yearned for Silas to be with her all the time. Strange that only with him did she feel whole. What did that mean? It meant that in some indescribable way, she had fallen in love with a ghost. What she felt for him was more real than any emotion she’d ever experienced.
            “Abigail.”
Abby caught a whiff of campfire and coffee. She turned, expectation making her heart pound. “Silas!”
            He stood at the end of her bed. The translucence had faded, his appearance as a living man fully restored. “Here I am.”
            “How did you know … that I wanted you?” Abby discarded all thoughts of this being anything other than what it was to her: someone she loved, here when needed.
            Silas smiled. “Me and you, we share one heart. Time don’t mean nothing in eternity. I just been waiting to love you.”

About the Author:
Laurel has been writing since the age of six, when Crawls the Caterpillar inched across her lined notebook paper propelled by a fat yellow pencil. She has published magazine and newspaper articles as well as blog posts with AllthewayYA, seapc.org, and on her website. Her portfolio includes multiple children’s stories from picture books, to Middle Grade, to Young Adult.  The Girl With Chameleon Eyes debuted with Inkspell Publishing in March of 2018.

In addition to writing, her passion is for travel to exotic locations around the globe. The people she meets, the places she visits, and the quirky way she looks at life all inspire her work. She loves complex characters and intricate plots that mesh into multifaceted books, melding romance, mystery, adventure, and history.

Laurel was a chosen participant at Better Books, a craft-based workshop near San Francisco. She is active in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and has been a presenter at their Fall SCBWI Conference In Pittsburgh.
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When she’s not deep into a writing project, Laurel is a medical missions’ nurse, traveling for Southeast Asia Prayer Center, Hope in Haiti, Caring Hearts, and Convoy of Hope. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband and their fur baby, Mable. All of that, plus she’s the world’s biggest fan of chocolate milkshakes and hugs.
 
Website:      www.laurelhouckpages.com
Facebook:    Laurel Houck
Twitter:       @LaurelHouck
Instagram:  laurelscottage
 

Today is International Women's Day where we celebrate women and we couldn't think of a better day to showcase the first in Janalyn Knight's Howelton Texas Series- Cowboy Refuge. 

Ms. Knight's heroines are strong and determined. They are able to stand on their own feet, even in a world dominated by men. The heroine in Cowboy Refuge is a woman working in a traditionally man's job. She's forced to show that she's got what it takes for the job and doesn't take no for an answer when she's pushed around. 

While Jayme's story is a romance, the man stands beside her and lets her rely on her own skills to save the day. Cowboy Refuge is a story that you will want to keep reading into the night as the story unfolds. Certainly a one-click!

Available for preorder, Cowboy Refuge is the perfect book for International Women's Day. 

Blurb:
After suffering a devastating loss, the last thing Ward Ramsey needs is a woman and her child on his ranch. But the desperation in her eyes when she applies for the job is more than he can bear. He gives her two weeks to prove herself. That’s before he knows of the danger that follows her.

Hunted by a vengeful ex-con, ranch hand Jayme Bonner flees with her young son, finding sanctuary on a North Texas ranch. Ward, the crabby rancher who hires her, is none too happy with the fact that she’s a woman. As she proves she can handle the job, his opinion of her changes and so does their relationship.

As love blossoms and long-held barriers fall, danger draws near. When Ward is injured in the war the ex-con wages again her, Jayme decides it’s time to take the battle to the hateful man desperate to kill her.
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The ex-con doesn’t stand a chance against a woman out for vengeance.


​Praise of the book:
In Cowboy Refuge, author Janalyn Knight sends a strong woman to seek refuge at Ward’s ranch. Once he falls for Jayme and realizes the gravity of her situation, he’s enough of a gentleman to want to save her, but independent Jayme doesn’t need his help. A sweet romance with a bit of after-the-wedding-ceremony spiciness. - Suanne Schafer author of A Different Kind of Fire

​ About the Author:
Nobody knows sexy Texas cowboys like Janalyn. From an early age, she competed in rodeo, later working on a ten-thousand-acre cattle ranch, and these experiences lend an authenticity to her characters and stories. When she’s not writing spicy cowboy romances, she’s living her dream—sharing her twenty-acres of Texas Hill Country with her daughters and their families.

Fans are invited to check out Janalyn on her website at janalynknight [dot] com, where they can sign up for her newsletter and keep up with all the latest happenings and upcoming releases. You can also connect with Janalyn on any of the following places:
https://www.facebook.com/janalynknight/
https://twitter.com/Janalyn_Knight
https://www.instagram.com/janalynknight/
https://www.pinterest.com/JanalynKnight/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19053070.Janalyn_Knight
 
 

If you love series books, MO Kenyan's New Yorker Series is a great one. Tied to a family, each book shares the love story of a couple who face challenges set among the backdrop of New York City.

Big families, fierce love affairs and passion are three key pieces to MO Kenyan's stories. Now in Book Six, secrets have come back to haunt the family...

Blurb:
Secrets always have a way of coming out.

Rayne had been lying to Duke since the moment they first met. It was too late to tell the truth now, so she kept up with the lies. That was until the lies forced her to leave town taking Duke’s son with her. It was only a matter of time before Duke found them, until then she would wait, guarding her secret.
​
Duke hated being lied to, especially by the people he loved. He didn’t even know what her real name was, or if she even really loved him. Duke was determined to search for the woman who stole his son and his heart.
 
EXCERPT
Have we met before? Was he joking?

Rayne’s first instinct was to run and hide. It might have been because she hadn’t realized he had been standing there, watching her for God knew how long, or because he had seen her for the first time in five years. The first time they met...met might be too big of a word for what had happened.

Rayne had seen him and he—through his alcohol goggles—had seen a female shape he’d led into his room.
 
Yes we have met—in your bed, actually. We were kissing. You took off my bra, then you were on top...we were sweating and swearing. We both seemed to have a lovely time.

Was that what she was supposed to say?

About the Author:
I just love to create stories.
I am an author.
Creating alternate realities helps me escape.
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My imagination is my Fortress of Solitude, the place where I discover new things about myself, pretend that I understand what falling in love is and coming closer to discovering the true meaning of love.

I leave a piece of me in every story I write, but don't try to figure me out.
 
Connect with me.
https://twitter.com/KenyanLoves
https://www.facebook.com/KenyanLoves/
https://www.instagram.com/ryta_polyna/
My books https://www.amazon.com/MO-Kenyan/e/B00B2JRHK4/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Bravery is something that many experience, at least on some level. We are brave when we get on an airplane even though we know our panic will set in. We are brave when we continue to go to work each day, hoping it will be better but knowing in our hearts that it's not. 

But no one is quite as brave as Ava. She's fighting for her survival and the people who count on her. 

Jules Adrienn's latest book features girls, swords and fighting. Ava steps up to battle for her family, much like Mulan but also for herself. She's determined to make a place for herself in her post-apocalyptic world. 

Blurb:
Sixteen-year-old Ava Phoenix’s unlikely defeat of the grand praetorian’s son in a fighting contest triggers her father’s murder and an official decree to destroy her village. Together with her first love, Beau, she races across a post-apocalyptic landscape to save her village while being hunted by her dystopian world’s deadliest teenage warriors.
​
Heart-rending loss, romance, and an unjust world combine to create a heroine who rises above violence even as she dispenses justice. Ava the Brave shows how a warrior’s heart can be lost and rediscovered even in the most savage of lands. 
 
Praise:
"From the first blows dealt at the champion contest, readers will be hooked on Ava's quest to avenge her father and clear the reputation of her village. This neo-medieval, dystopian genre blender will keep readers wondering what's next for Ava long after they've turned the final page." Colleen Clayton, YA author of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

"You'll want to fight alongside Ava, cheer for her brave warriors, and join the adventure of a lifetime in this exciting debut novel." Abigail Drake, Best-Selling Author
 

About the Author:
Jules Adrienn is the Young Adult fiction-writing alter ego of an award-winning author from the Midwest. She’s a world traveler, a homebody, a belly-laugher, a bawler, a lover, and a fighter. Stay tuned in to her latest adventures in writing (and life)—she’s always up to something.
 
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/julesadrienn/
Twitter:
twitter.com/AdriennJules
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/JulesAdrienn/
 
 

No matter whether it's your first or fiftieth book, each time it comes out is a celebration. Many authors liken it to giving birth. A long wait, hard work and finally the big day. We hope that readers fall in love with the characters we agonized over and spent nights thinking about. Having a positive five-star review makes all the hard work so worthwhile. 

Today at Inkspell we celebrate Suze Robinson's latest release- What Happens After This. From the first moment, we knew this was a story we wanted readers to fan-girl over. We fell in love with the characters- their fragile love and strength of character. 

So celebrate along with us as we share with you What Happens After This! You'll want to grab a copy right away so you can delve into this wonderful love story!

Blurb:
A chance encounter with a hunky dad threatens to tear down every wall she built.

The Pacific Northwest is the best place for me to hide from my past. I’m content holding up pretenses with my heart buried deeply in darkness.

When I meet Parker Maxwell, a flirty lawyer and single dad, the new life I’ve built is tested. With his witty charm and gorgeous eyes, he steals my attention when he makes me laugh again.

But I walk away.

Fate has a different plan when he turns out to be the best man in my friend’s wedding. I can’t escape him, and he’s determined to plant himself in my life.

There’s an undeniable connection, a growing friendship, and I can’t resist his kisses any longer.

But when the secrets and mistakes from my past return, the ones I ran away from, will they be too much for Parker to take?

EXCERPT:
“I haven’t stopped thinking about you.” His voice drops and there’s a needy edge to it. I dream about the way his voice sounds.
 
He takes one more step and slides his fingers up my forearm and along my bicep. There’s a burn branded on my skin from where the tips of his fingers glide along my flesh. My breathing is loud, more erratic, and butterflies erupt in my stomach. The look he gives asks if it’s okay to continue. When I issue no complaints and my body’s physical response to his touch is obvious, he keeps going. Parker’s hand moves to brush my shoulder and my head tips back. I give him permission to touch me. Exposing my neck to his gentle caress will be a mistake in the long run, but I don’t care at this moment. Warmth spreads through me, starting in my chest.
 
My body tingles and my arm burns. I’ve never felt so alive in my entire life.
 
The path continues as he traces my collarbone. My eyes flutter closed so I can absorb the sensation his touch pulls from me. I’m starving and hungry for his touch. I open my eyes and look at him. The light from the kitchen and the moonlight from the living-room window pour across his face, highlighting his angular features and blue eyes.
 
Parker seems intent to finish whatever journey his fingertips are taking. They slide up the column of my neck and then brush my jaw. I swallow hard, and my mouth opens to take a deep inhale. He moves his fingers to caress my lips.
 
Parker’s gaze is focused, and his touch is gentle. He hasn’t once looked away from my eyes so he knows what his touch does to me. I’m a greedy open book for him to read.
 
“Parker,” I whisper, the needy edge slipping into my voice. His look darkens at the sound of his name rolling off my lips in such a ravenous way. I’m not sure what I’m asking him for, or what I’m trying to express. Keep going, don’t stop, touch me—honestly, I have no idea. It’s been so long.
 

About the Author:
Suze Robinson, Contemporary Romance author, debuts her second novel—What Happens After This—a sweet slow burn with lovable and powerful women, hot drool-worthy book boyfriends, and the right amount of steamy romance that leaves you wanting more!
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She lives in the Midwest with her husband and daughter. You can find her at suzerobinson.com or on social media.
 

For love, wars have been fought. Men and women have been slain and captured. Lives ruined and families shattered. In fact, love has moved mountains. But what about the innocent person who is affected by the devastating loss of love? What is she willing to do? Will she risk her life for love?

Laurel Houck's latest book, Love is a River is a compelling tale of a young woman who searches for love and finds more that she bargained for. Now available for preorder, Love is a River is one book you will want to read again and again. 

Blurb:
Love dies with Abby’s father. The return of her mother after a twelve-year absence brings more grief. And the move to a dilapidated house along the Youghiogheny River bike trail is an exile.

When blond, blue-eyed Jack rides into Abby’s life, it’s like the sun has been restored to her world. Bit by bit, hints of a darker side to his personality appear. She struggles to deny them, even while her best friend, Morton, grows increasingly mistrustful of the handsome stranger.

Abby uncovers a mystery from the Civil War era in a nearby cemetery, which brings her only moments of peace. Cool caresses and the whispered call, “Abigail…“ send her digging into the past.
​
But as Jack’s motives become ever more unclear, the love Abby hoped for seems impossible. And leads her to a life or death choice. Will love be her salvation … or her demise?
 

About the Author:
Laurel has been writing since the age of six, when Crawls the Caterpillar inched across her lined notebook paper propelled by a fat yellow pencil. She has published magazine and newspaper articles as well as blog posts with AllthewayYA, seapc.org, and on her website. Her portfolio includes multiple children’s stories from picture books, to Middle Grade, to Young Adult.  The Girl With Chameleon Eyes debuted with Inkspell Publishing in March of 2018.

In addition to writing, her passion is for travel to exotic locations around the globe. The people she meets, the places she visits, and the quirky way she looks at life all inspire her work. She loves complex characters and intricate plots that mesh into multifaceted books, melding romance, mystery, adventure, and history.

Laurel was a chosen participant at Better Books, a craft-based workshop near San Francisco. She is active in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and has been a presenter at their Fall SCBWI Conference In Pittsburgh.

When she’s not deep into a writing project, Laurel is a medical missions’ nurse, traveling for Southeast Asia Prayer Center, Hope in Haiti, Caring Hearts, and Convoy of Hope. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband and their fur baby, Mable. All of that, plus she’s the world’s biggest fan of chocolate milkshakes and hugs.
 
Website:      www.laurelhouckpages.com
Facebook:    Laurel Houck
Twitter:       @LaurelHouck
Instagram:  laurelscottage