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Greetings for the fabulous country of Italy! It's even more stunning than I ever could have imagined. Plus, the food is great! Check on these photos from my trip. Our first morning in Italy. It's hard to beat the ambience. Chocolate for breakfast? I could get used to this. On the way to my cousin's black tie wedding. We didn't make it to Pisa, so we had to settle for the slightly leaning tower of Burano. I'll be home soon! Can't wait to see you!

The best part about Cinco de Mayo (two days late) by Jade Lee I know it’s not May 5 th , but I’m still celebrating Cinco de Mayo. So guess what’s the best part of about that special day. A. Margaritas! Tequila! What’s not to love? B. Celebrate your Mexican pride! Doesn’t matter if you’ve never been south of the Mason-Dixon line or, as in my case, your ethnicity is Chinese, put on a sombrero and get a drink! C. It’s my birthday!  Isn’t it amazing that the entire country of Mexico celebrates my birth? D. Are you kidding? It’s May. It’s spring. Every day that it doesn’t snow is a miracle. Answer: C   Although I’ll accept any answer because there’s lots to celebrate on May 5 th . Not just cool mixed drinks and the lack of snow. I actually do appreciate any country’s independence day because I’m all for standing on your own two feet and being strong! (Tell me again when adult children STOP getting support from their parents? Oh wait...did I digress...

It’s a Spring Miracle! Every once in a while a miracle happens. I write something that is perfect. It is the book to which all my other books aspire: funny, romantic, and most especially fun to write. That book is releasing on my birthday, May 5. But don’t take my word for it. Judge for yourself in this excerpt just for you! 50 Ways to Ruin a Rake by Jade Lee – Teaser Excerpt “Hit him!” screamed the crowd. “Show ’im what for!” The sentiment was echoed all around until Mellie actively hated them all. Not just the crowd, but the two combatants. Trevor and Ronnie, fighting like boys in the school yard. Bloody and violent, to be sure, especially since they were grown men. But no one was likely to die. Which is when Trevor stepped in a hole. He cried out in surprise and pain. Thank God he was wearing boots, otherwise his leg might have snapped in two. As it was, he tumbled down into the mud and Ronnie clearly meant to finish the fight. But he hadn’t reckoned on Mel...

Valentine’s Day...Already?  by Jade Lee Don’t panic. It’s still January. That means Valentine’s day is still a month away by my count. It’s not true, but if I try to think in terms of actual days and weeks, my brain might freeze up. Can’t have that, right? But let’s slide right into the quiz. Guess what I find most annoying about February 14. A. That the decorations go up in stores before I’ve even taken down my Christmas decorations. Or Halloween decorations. B. I’m on my post-Christmas diet and suddenly I’m flooded with emails about chocolate hearts. C. I’m supposed to think of something romantic to do with my husband. Last year’s winner: we said to each other, “It’s Valentine’s day. Happy Valentine’s day.” We’re so romantic...not D. As a romance novelist, Valentine’s Day is a great promotional opportunity. So not only do I have to be romantic with my husband, I need to think of something awesome to do in public. E. Absolutely nothing. I love this day! An...

Jade's New Life Challenges Hello everyone! Guess what?  A. Jade has won the lottery and made a zillion dollars! B. Jade has had a summer melt down that involved bourbon and strippers, and is now writing from jail. + C. Had a baby! D. Has developed a medical condition that makes her insane. Answer: D.  I suppose C and D could be true and I really wish A was true, but sadly, no. What happened? I've been diagnosed with a hyper-active thyroid. Now before you start thinking "poor Jade," let me express that this condition is fully treatable, is genetic (my mom and aunts all have it as well as my sisters), and will really not cause more than a minor adjustment in my life once we get things under control. Now you get to guess what my reaction was when we finally got the diagnosis. A. OMG I'm going to DIE! B. OMG I can't tell anyone! I've been bragging about how healthy I am. No one can know! C. OMG, it's so damned hot in here! Did s...