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Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.comBlogger1017125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-52784143951174284092023-12-23T01:30:00.050-06:002023-12-23T01:30:00.128-06:00Christmas Eve Books and Movies Christmas Eve Books and Movies
Let's take a journey through the portrayal of Christmas Eve
in books and movies, and I'll share a list of must-read books and
must-watch movies that I watch over and over again. This list is filled with feel good happy ever afters to transport us of to a place of joy, love, and the beauty of this season.
Christmas
Eve Books:
"ADariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-69233211377374384412023-11-28T01:00:00.001-06:002023-11-28T01:00:00.132-06:0010 Holiday Gift Ideas for Ages 16-18 10 Holiday Gifts
Ages 16 - 18
Note: Estimated prices are approximations ONLY
Wireless Headphones (Price Range: $50 - $100): High-quality
wireless headphones offer superior audio quality and noise-cancellation
features, making them perfect for music enthusiasts and gamers.
Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizers (Price Range: $70 - $120):
Gimbal stabilizers for smartphones Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-11739995877922742552023-11-26T01:00:00.001-06:002023-11-26T01:00:00.129-06:00Holiday Giveaway: Mistletoe and Mages Mistletoe &
Mages Giveaway Anthology!
Enter the world of Mistletoe and Mages with this
spellbinding collection of winter & holiday paranormal romances. Whether
you want to cuddle with a bear shifter, kiss a demon, or flirt with a fae,
there's something for everyone in this limited-edition collection.
Discover 12 tales of exciting magic, strong heroines, and
Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-80291929690054743432023-11-23T15:40:00.000-06:002023-11-23T15:40:12.692-06:0010 Holiday Gift Ideas for Ages 13-15 10 Holiday Gifts
for Ages 13 - 15
Note: Estimated prices are approximations ONLYWireless Earbuds (Price Range: $20 - $50): High-quality
wireless earbuds allow teens to enjoy music, podcasts, and calls on the go.
Look for models with noise-cancellation features for an immersive audio experience.
Graphic Design Tablets (Price Range: $30 - $150): Teens
interested in digital Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-87306931807813389022023-11-17T00:20:00.000-06:002023-11-17T00:20:00.140-06:00Holiday Gifts They'll Love: Ages 8-12 10 Cutting Edge
Holiday Gifts for Ages 8 - 12
STEM Building Kits (Price Range: $15 - $40): Encourage young
minds to explore science, technology, engineering, and math with affordable
STEM kits. Options include building robots, coding projects, or constructing
simple machines, providing both educational and entertaining experiences.
Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets (Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-33134354741288696622023-11-15T02:22:00.002-06:002023-11-15T02:22:57.761-06:00New Release: "Levees, Lost Crowns & Loa by Brenda Trim NEW RELEASEPUBLISHER DESCRIPTIONHold on to your cauldrons, because the Six Twisted Sisters are back and ready to tackle the latest supernatural disaster!After quieting the chaos caused by that pesky, magical hurricane, the sisters could sure use a break. But that’s not how their twisted luck works. Before they can even breathe a sigh of relief, a levee mysteriously breaks, flooding parts ofDariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-65723802127939319722023-11-12T01:07:00.001-06:002023-11-12T01:07:00.126-06:00"But the Heart Does" by Iris Blobel BUT THE HEART DOESby Iris BlobelBook 5 in the ALINTA BAYBLURBTwo strangers' lives collide in a chance encounter that will forever change their destinies.When Jonah, a rugged New Zealander in Alinta Bay for a school reunion, and Maddie, a spirited local, find themselves trapped in a hotel lift, sparks fly amidst the mechanical mishap. His rescue diver training ensures Maddie’s safety and Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-84214449442134604742023-11-10T00:51:00.002-06:002023-11-15T01:46:39.549-06:00Let the Giving Begin...or Not
Smart Strategies for Holiday Spending: 5 Ways to Develop and
Stick to Your Budget
The holiday season is a time of joy, love, and giving, but
it can also lead to financial stress if you're not careful. Believe me, I’ve
been there. Developing and adhering to a holiday spending budget is a practical
way to enjoy the festivities without overspending. Below, you’ll find five
Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-12495948199000675292023-11-07T23:45:00.000-06:002023-11-07T23:45:00.510-06:00Southern Holiday Recipes Just in Time for Thanksgiving: Part 1 of 2 Holiday Recipes
Part 1 of 2
Southern Flavors just in time for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and
share a delicious meal that captures the essence of the season. Southern
cuisine is known for its heartwarming, soulful dishes that make for a memorable
Thanksgiving feast. Explore three beloved Southern recipes with ingredient
lists and Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-32336664931595102592023-02-24T06:30:00.001-06:002023-02-24T06:30:00.162-06:00"The Wild Horse Peaks" Novels and Strong Women by Brenda Whiteside The
Art of Love and Murder
A
Wild Horse Peak Novel #1
by
Brenda Whiteside
Genre:
Romantic Suspense, Mystery
A
woman searching for her past. A sheriff hiding in his present. Their
future together threatened by murder.
Forty-three
years after the airplane crash she survived killed her parents, Lacy
Dahl is looking for answers. When her research uncovers secrets about
theDariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-39919023656484071702023-02-22T22:16:00.000-06:002023-02-22T22:16:20.928-06:00Cover Reveal: "Rehobeth's Passion: Orlosian Warriors Book 4" Rehobeth's
Passion
Orlosian
Warriors Book 4
by
Dariel Raye
Genre:
Paranormal RomanceRepaying
a debt could cost him his soul.He
sacrificed everything else centuries ago.Rehobeth
sentenced himself to a life of penance, atoning for a multitude of
sins by helping others. He’s accustomed to being alone, but
upholding a promise he never thought he’d have to keep unearths
emotions he Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-55512742638885396942023-01-25T01:00:00.001-06:002023-01-25T01:00:00.169-06:00"Orlosian Warriors Limited Edition Boxed Set 2" Happy 2023! I hope yours has started off with promise :-) This is what I've been working on for the past few weeks. I'm starting this year off with an updated "Orlosian Warriors" collection. This is something I have wanted to do for quite a while, so I finally took the time to complete rewrites, add a few scenes, design new covers, reformat each book in the series and publish an Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-58122203546327462582022-10-24T00:28:00.007-05:002022-10-24T00:28:58.885-05:00Life Prompts from My Alter Ego Hello there :-) It's been a while. Since my return from the hospital, I've been working on several projects. I even took time to read for pleasure. Here's a little about my new release. I haven't had time to do any promotion for this one, but I'm happy it's finally completed. All in good time. Here's the gist.What do I mean by life prompts? Planned or impromptu, we all get them - Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-55347862318250694392022-07-30T01:30:00.001-05:002022-07-30T01:30:00.155-05:00Sinfully Hot by Tina Donahue A hotter-than-sin reaper. A badass demon. Hell doesn’t get steamier than this.Erotic Paranormal
Romance
UNIVERSAL LINKBlurb: A
hotter-than-sin reaper. A badass demon. Hell doesn’t get steamier than this.Zekiel
owns the newest nightclub in the French Quarter. The decadent atmosphere draws
the corrupt, their blackened souls just what he likes to reap.Jewel
is not amused. Not Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-22800324712526808392022-07-25T22:26:00.000-05:002022-07-25T22:26:16.194-05:00"Dark Sentinels Book Three: Parrish" Release Launch Giveaway
"Dark Sentinels Book Three: Parrish"
Countdown to Release Day (July 28th, 2022)
In celebration of "Dark Sentinels Book Three: Parrish," join the exclusive giveaway. All entries must be from my VIP Book Club members (newsletter subscribers). If you're a member, jump in and claim your spot. If you're not a member but would like to be, the newsletter option unlocks other entry options.
Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-78991474352699227532022-06-24T00:49:00.001-05:002022-06-24T00:49:00.165-05:00Weaver by Tish Thawer
WeaverTish ThawerPublished by: Amber Leaf PublishingPublication date: June 21st 2022Genres: Adult, Paranormal, RomanceHe walked out of my dream, identifying himself only as the Weaver. In a black cloak, with eyes like stars, there was a shimmer to the way he moved. He was beautiful … Ethereal. And I was going to make him mine.
****
Alone for most of her life, Milly is determined to Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-27735943196884121622022-06-22T00:45:00.001-05:002022-06-22T00:45:00.171-05:00Provoking Odium by Cynthia Sax
Provoking OdiumCynthia Sax(Cyborg Unity, #1)Publication date: June 21st 2022Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Science FictionA Beautiful Cyborg
While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to theDariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-80950545804705031312022-06-21T00:37:00.001-05:002022-06-21T00:37:00.168-05:00Mates: Minerva by Bridget E. Baker
Mates: MinervaBridget E. BakerPublication date: June 15th 2022Genres: Adult, ParanormalFans of the television series FRIENDS will love this supernatural romp on the magical side of NYC.
Forget Murphy—it should be called Minerva’s Law.
Paranormal affairs officer Minerva Lucent has always wanted to stand out by making a difference in the supernatural world. Unfortunately, she’s only Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-49185651869088847842022-06-20T15:21:00.001-05:002022-06-20T15:21:00.160-05:00Into the Lion's Den by A.S. Green
Into the Lion’s DenA.S. Green(Secrets of the Northland Shifters, #1)Publication date: June 15th 2022Genres: Adult, Paranormal, RomanceIt’s not just Shifters who lurk in the shadows.
Mountain lion shifter Reese Fitzpatrick never expected to be running his father’s business–a luxury resort hidden away in Minnesota’s Northland. But when his father is killed by a hunter’s bullet, it’s Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-75919615319397016852022-06-20T00:13:00.001-05:002022-06-20T00:21:23.696-05:00Dare to Call Me Vampire by Tamara Grantham
Dare to Call Me VampireTamara Grantham(Legends of Crimson Hollow, #2)Publication date: May 24th 2022Genres: Adult, Fantasy, ParanormalThey called us vampires. If only that were the truth.
My name is Amaya De la Vega. I’m a former patient at Crimson Hollow, an institute for those infected with the vampire virus. After the virus was cured, we thought our problems were over. Now we Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-38774149664540534652022-05-31T10:30:00.011-05:002022-05-31T10:30:00.173-05:00Memorial Day, A Love Story, and a MiracleMemorial Day, set aside to honor our fallen heroes. Living near beaches, Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to go to the beach and take advantage of the warm weather before it starts feeling like Death Valley. I've told you about my father more than once, so today, I chose a wonderful true war story filled with miracles, fate, and romance. This story was shared with me by one of my VIP BookDariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-13524750767439105362022-05-30T17:20:00.000-05:002022-05-30T17:20:51.054-05:00Only in Darkness by Brenda Stanley
Only In DarknessBrenda StanleyPublication date: March 5th 2022Genres: Adult, Paranormal, ThrillerBased on ancient Mayan mythology comes a story of bloodlust, love and the horrors of coming of age.
In ancient Central America, the legend of the Camazotz: large, bat-like creatures that desire blood and terrorize the villages in search of prey. When the volcano, Masaya, erupts and killsDariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-12571043162172752632022-04-26T03:21:00.001-05:002022-04-26T03:21:00.171-05:00Fantasy in Black by ND Jones Spread
Your Wings and Fly
Black
Women Fairies Coloring Book
Fantasy
in Black Book 1
by
N.D. Jones
Genre:
Fantasy, Self-Care, Coloring BookSpread
your wings, cast your eyes to the sky and take
flight.Soar.See.Feel.The
ecstasy of freedom, the joy of self-love.The
Fantasy in Black adult coloring book series celebrates
representation.
Fairies, angels, mermaids, visual diversityDariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-65342113136870622992022-04-08T02:23:00.003-05:002022-04-08T02:23:00.162-05:00Meet Kris Bock and Learn about her "The Accidental Detective" Let's meet Kris Bock and
learn about The Accidental Detective, her humorous mystery mystery
series! Kris, tell us about yourself.
I started my writing career with children’s literature, writing
for kids as Chris Eboch and MM Eboch. My first published book is The Well of
Sacrifice – historical drama set in ninth-century Mayan Guatemala. It’s been
in print for over twenty years and is used Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970161095161166059.post-52890883912975557412022-04-04T07:45:00.002-05:002022-04-04T07:45:00.173-05:00An Angel's Wylder Assignment by Tena Stetler An
Angel's Wylder Assignment
A
Wylder West Novel
by
Tena Stetler
Genre:
Paranormal Romance
It
takes a Warrior Angel and Native American Shifter to save the past
and create their future.
Angel
Killian Dugan’s annual trip to the family castle in Scotland is
shattered by the arrival of Legion Commander North. Killian’s
skills are needed for an urgent time travel assignment. A Dariel Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636771393462118904noreply@blogger.com2