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Today I changed out the water filter in my fridge. Not a hard thing to do, but back when I was married, I'd have asked my (ex) husband to do it. Fixing things I considered his part of the relationship, and he was happy to do so. Fast forward many years, and I'm happily single and happily independent. I have fixed my garbage disposal, small odds and ends, and today I changed out my water filter in the refrigerator despite having tried before and failed. I'd even ordered the parts myself for the more than 10-year-old appliance. Big deal, you might be thinking. But to me it's not. Granted, it wasn't at all difficult to fix the fridge, but I had to find the model number, get the right part, then install it myself. When you're in a relationship with someone who likes to fix things, it's easy to sit back and let them. But when you're single and not wanting to part with one more cent than you have to, being independent is a huge deal. I wrote about a...

"Harte has created a rich world, populated by a couple with tangible chemistry and a supporting cast who help their relationship develop in unexpectedly charming ways... this is a strong series start that will have fans of mega-alphas eager for more. " - Publishers Weekly Always the caretaker, former Marine Reid Griffith wants to help his brother adjust to civilian life…and help other former servicemen. What better way to utilize their brawn, discipline, and charm than a moving company that hires veterans? But although Reid prides himself on being strategic, he certainly doesn’t plan to fall in the spotlight of one brilliant—and beautiful—PR whiz… PR expert Naomi Starr is determined to bring Vets on the Go! into the spotlight. But when she meets Reid, it might mean breaking her rule to never mix business with pleasure. Especially once she discovers that underneath Reid’s sexy rough-and-tumble exterior is a vulnerable man who just might need what she’s got to give. ...

I've been hip deep in edits lately. But it make it easier to work on the same books in a series when you've got book one's edits fresh in your mind! Here's a look at the first book in my new series, Movin' On, entitled THE WHOLE PACKAGE , which releases January 29, 2019. Enjoy!   BLURB: Always the caretaker, former Marine Reid Griffith wants to help his brother adjust to civilian life…and help other former servicemen. What better way to utilize their brawn, discipline, and charm than a moving company that hires veterans? But although Reid prides himself on being strategic, he certainly doesn’t plan to fall in the spotlight of one brilliant—and beautiful—PR whiz… PR expert Naomi Starr is determined to bring Vets on the Go! into the spotlight. But when she meets Reid, it might mean breaking her rule to never mix business with pleasure. Especially once she discovers that underneath Reid’s sexy rough-and-tumble exterior is a vulnerable man who just might ne...

Every Halloween, people debate the important issues. Candy corn vs. no candy corn? Almond Joy or Mounds? Scary or sweet? And perhaps the most important question: What is the scariest Halloween movie you'd recommend? THIS is the question I'd like to answer, and it's a tricky one to figure, because everyone is afraid of something different. However, I think many of us can agree that the films on my list are all a good fit for the holiday. So make sure to take note of these and add them to your fright-fest as Samhain grows closer... In no particular order, I'd recommend the following for your Halloween viewing: The Exorcist.   Yes, a tried and true favorite. But come on. It's scary, the possessed child pukes all over the priest, and you will never hear noise from your attic and think it's rats ever again.  Friday the 13th --the original. Yes, this film may look cheesy to a newer generation, but the concept of a child who drowned coming back t...

ALL I WANT FOR HALLOWEEN by Marie Harte

I've been so busy writing I almost forgot my post! Here's a snippet of JUST THE THING , book 2 in the Donnigans series. Enjoy!    A FLING MIGHT BE JUST THE THING... Gavin Donnigan left the Marine Corps a shell of a man, hounded by guilt for deaths he couldn't prevent. But teaching a self-defense class at the local gym brings some stability to his life―along with a gorgeous leggy blonde who won't give him the time of day. Zoe York lost her twin sister to a freak car accident a few months ago. She's been struggling to bury her grief, but it isn't until she signs up for a self-defense class with its distractingly hot instructor that she begins to come out of her shell again. With the memory of her sister telling her to live a little, Zoe decides a fling with buns-of-steel Gavin Donnigan might be just the thing. Soon they're sparring both in and out of the gym. And for the first time in a long time, each is looking forward to tomorrow. ...