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Hello all!  I’m under such a deadline with getting ready for my new release, this blog is going to be pretty simple. Just leave a comment on what you’re reading now. One lucky commenter will get a signed advanced copy of AS RICH AS A ROGUE! Coming August 2, 2016  Third in the saucy, vibrant Rakes & Rogues Regency romance series from  USA Today  bestselling author Jade Lee A most unusual wager Mari Powel’s fiery Welsh temper is up. Peter Norwood, Lord Whitly, is back in town after six years romping around India making his fortune. Mari blames him for her social downfall and has spent all this time clawing her way back into the ton’s good graces. How dare he show up on his first day back and publicly embroil her in a bet involving long-awaited apologies, illicit kisses, and Lady Illston’s unruly parakeet? Mari is outraged, and is going to show him-and everyone else-what she’s made of. Little does she know, the unrepentant Lord Whitly has been dream...

I’m writing this after Barbara  Vey’s  Reader Appreciation Luncheon…which was a full weekend this time! As always, I had a fabulous time. And I must give special thanks to my children who dressed me quite stylishly. *grin* If you want to see pictures, check out this page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/674004162673394/   Here’s a couple of my own pictures from the event. Authors are Sheila English,  Jocie   McKade , Karen Rose, and  moi  in yellow. And here’s my Sunday morning table demonstrating our prehensile lips. Yup, we had a great discussion about grizzly bear prehensile lips and had to do it, too!   Now to the sad news of my death. Yes, indeed, Tonya  Kappes  killed me. Last year we agreed to put each other in our books. I wanted to be murdered in hers. She wanted to be  boobalicious  in mine. One of us followed through. The other, maybe because she’s dead, accidentally forgot. I...

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...

What I Did on Spring Break!   By Jade Lee / Kathy Lyons As I write this, I am in the midst of my husband's annual trek to see Spring Training. That's major league baseball in Florida in March. His team? THE TIGERS! What do I think of Spring Training? A. Boring. The most exciting event in the game is the 7th Inning Stretch. B. I'm outside and it's not snowing. What's not to love? C. I really enjoy eating fattening food while sitting in the sun. D. My husband loves it and I love him, so I try to hide that I'm reading a book on my iPhone. Answer: All of the above! Yes, I find baseball boring, and my husband is constantly worried that I'm going to cheer at the wrong time. I have been known to get excited at a slow pop fly that was easily caught by the NOT-Tiger team. Oops. Someone hit the ball. Something happened. I was very excited. But I love my husband and he loves baseball, so I go. Plus I do love the bad-for-me food and sitting in the sun. And s...

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...

It's DONE!!!  By Jade Lee Guess what??? A. Martians have landed in my back yard and they're pooping gold! B. My 3 year old niece has just created the formula for the cure for cancer in crayon! Or was that cancer in crayons? Not nearly as exciting. C. Her dog Molly insists on putting her nose in my suitcase and slobbering on my clothes. D. I turned in the manuscript for my Nov 2015 book on time!  Er...assuming you add 2 months to my deadline. Answer D!  And honestly a month ago the Martians were more likely. As for C, I managed to close the suitcase so poor doggie is foiled! So after this miracle created thru hard work and coffee was emailed to my editor, I celebrated by... A. Dusting my house from top to bottom. B. I took a shower. Believe me, I needed it. C. I went grocery shopping for something other than chips and chocolate. D. I watched a marathon of a new TV show called Get off your Couch, you fat slob. Answer: B...

If you've followed me in the blogosphere, you know that I've had an interesting summer. Mostly it's been... A. Conference, conference, conference. Oh and a racquetball tournament. Why? Were you thinking I did anything different this summer? How's that for a pink shirt? And no, neither player is me. B. My daughter's wedding. Sure it was months ago, but hey...I haven't paid for the pictures yet, so in my mind it's been all I've done all year. C. Massive ADD from hyper-thyroidism. And btw, this blog so far as taken me three days to piece to--squirrel! Laundry! Which project was I on? Oh yeah. Health insurance form... D. Writing! Writing! Writing! Answer: All of the above! Yes, I've done conferences, my daughter's wedding, hyperthyroid ADD, and writing. Because of the ADD, what I wrote wasn't really coherent, but I typed things. I know I did. I was probably brilliant but obviously corrupted by that squirrel I saw. Since I had t...

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...