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Happy Labor Day

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Labor Day

Happy Labor Day to all my American friends! May you savor and enjoy everything about today!

Since the holiday became official in 1894, Labor Day commemorates workers and their contribution to our country’s “strength, prosperity, and well-being” with a day off from work. While some may doubt the validity of those adjectives now, I’m thankful for so many freedoms.

Our original plans for this weekend involved cleaning and painting and mega repairs to a fixer-upper (translation: needs a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and $$) chalet in the mountains we love so much. Unfortunately, those plans fell through, not just a crack, but bottomed out in a sinkhole. We’re disappointed but hope to share more news in a few weeks.

In the spirit of labor and, well, rest today…we will be scaling back on our Monday posts. Be sure to pop in every Wednesday for an inspirational or motivational nugget and on Saturday for our Excited about Eating features.

How did you celebrate Labor Day Weekend?

Kissing Santa Nic

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Kissing Santa Nic Tori Kayson

Release day for Kissing SANTA NIC!

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Firefighter Karley “Nic” Nicolas intends to win Merriville’s coveted Police vs Firefighter Basketball game this year. Not only because her ex-boyfriend plays for the opposing team, but victory means a huge check for her beloved charity to honor her twin brother. Losing is NOT an option…until the reclusive detective Gray Newnan flashes his rare smile and makes her forget why she’s even on the court.

Detective Gray Newnan isn’t ready to dive back into the dating scene. Two years isn’t long enough to recover from his ex-wife’s abandonment after learning of their son’s autism. But after Karley’s recent breakup with his coworker, Gray finds it difficult to stay immune to her giving spirit. From that first shove on the basketball court to discovering the true identity of Santa Nic, Gray must reconsider his solitary life or risk losing a second chance at love this Christmas.

Kissing SANTA NIC, a Christmas novella by Tori Kayson. Sweet Romance that Sizzles!

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Set Your Own Pace

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Every time she came down from a box jump, she’d do a little dance in between steps. Beautiful and truly art…but really? Several of the women stared. A couple moaned. One even joked about pushing her off the box. Did I mention that she was right next to me? I was tempted to match her pace, but I didn’t. I could never sustain it.

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