I couldn’t sleep last night. Drank too much coffee, I guess, or had too much on my mind. Whatever the reason, I was awake at one in the morning when the commotion began.

My dog, or rather my son’s dog, a red golden retriever who goes by the name of Sam, never barks. I make jokes about if we were ever robbed, the robber would either trip over the dog’s sleeping body or get licked to death because the big baby is addicted to attention. But last night, I saw a side of my dog I never expected. Fierce protector.

I also saw a side of my 14 year old son that surprised me. Braveheart…LOL.

We live on five acres, basically in the middle of BFE. We have a doggie door and Sam has free run of the land, going in and out the door as he pleases. He stays close, so I’ve never really worried. Last night, it started with barking in the distance. The neighbors dogs maybe, which are about three acres away behind us. A few minutes later they were closer, so I stopped typing on my laptop and listened.

What had them so freaked out?

Than another bark, much closer. I looked around and realized Sam was not in his usual spot. My 14 year old came out of his room and into mine as I was putting on my robe to go see what all the commotion was about, because again, Sam never barks.

“You heard it too?” he asked.

I nodded and we both headed to the kitchen. I turned on the outside lights and was looking out the kitchen window. My son, on the other hand, was grabbing a fireplace pocker from the fireplace hearth in the living room and heading out the back door.

“Whoa, where are you going?” I asked.

“To get my dog.”

I went running out after him, since I still didn’t know who or what was out there. We have no street lights, so I couldn’t see a damn thing. But here was my 14 year old kid, granted a 6′1, 182 pound muscle boy, but still just a boy, running outside to protect his dog.

After a couple of seconds of standing on the deck and looking around the yard, the direction where the barks and growls were coming from, we find him. The dog is in the back yard, fiercely standing his ground against 3 stray dogs, all bigger than him. The change from docile full grown, retriever puppy at heart, to growling dom ready to protect what’s his, was quite a sight.

My son and I yelled, scaring off the strays and Sam came back in the house, where I reworded him with a treat. Of course, the adrenaline now has him all excited and it took a while for us to get him calmed down. It took a while for me to calm down too. Nothing like the fear of a prowler to get your blood flowing.

I’m now awake, after about only four hours of sleep. No sign of the strays, but I’m sure they’ll come back. I just have to figure out what to do about them when they do…:(

Took a trip yesterday to the local Renaisance Fair. We had a blast and of course ate way too many turkey legs and funnel cakes…LOL. Check out the pics below.

The “Executioner”. Don’t know about you, but I certainly wouldn’t want to piss this guy off by stepping out of line…:)

Our local fair has it’s very own castle. Check out Castle Qwen, which resides on the hill overlooking Covington Glen.

And of course, we can’t forget the Knights…:) Didn’t see anyone unhorsed during the joust this time. Maybe next year….

And the custumes, as always, were so much fun. Below is a picture of the queen overlooking the day’s funny events…:)

But my favorite by far had to be the Johnny Pheonix, comedy danger show. I laughed through the whole thing…LOL

All in all, it was a fabulous day and I can’t wait until next year’s fair…:)

I’ve had alot of readers email me and ask about Remember Me so I thought I would post a blurb here, to satisfy at least some of the curiosity.

Blurb
Remember Me

Devlin Armonde has spent the better part of the last several years trying to forget the day the love of his life was murdered before his very eyes. But on the fifth anniversary of her death, something happens to turn his world upside down. Her voice calls to him. He tries to ignore what he knows to be the truth. As a Thallion Empath, he can sense emotions and thoughts of the ones close to him. It was at it’s strongest with Skylar. But Skylar was dead. Or was she? Since Devlin was near death at the time himself, he begins to question his own memories of what happened.

Skylar can’t remember anything past 5 years ago, but a reoccurring dream of a man with sapphire eyes keeps her awake more often than not. Who was he and what did he mean to her? She believes she’ll never know the answers to those questions until the day she finds herself staring face to face with the very man who’d invaded her dreams. From the first moment she sees him, snippets of her past begin to emerge. But the Baron who now calls himself her master is determined to keep his hold on the woman he named Moriana.

In a bold move, Devlin will steal the Baron’s slave. Determined to make her remember the love they once shared, he’ll keep her in hiding. But Skylar suffers from more than a loss of memory. Devlin will not only have to awaken her memories, but her trust as well.

Unfortunately, Baron Karn is determined to either get her back…or see her dead.

Entwined Fates–containes the first two Entwined Fates stories–Star Crossed and Crossing the Line is now available in print at http://www.ellorascave.com/ and http://www.amazon.com/

Star Crossed

When a sudden twist of fate has Krista on the run with the arrogant and insufferable Galactic Senator Stefan Marcone, she’ll need all her willpower to not give in to the seduction of the charming rake. She’s had enough of men like him. But sometimes you have to just forget the past and take advantage of what’s right in front of you, right now.
Stefan hasn’t stopped thinking about Krista since the day she dumped a bowl of punch over his head. Okay, maybe the kiss had been a little forward, but he hadn’t been able to stop himself. Just like he knew he wouldn’t be able to keep his promise to his sister-in-law and not seduce the beautiful blonde. Especially when they are forced to go into hiding together.
The two will travel the galaxy, staying one step ahead of the man determined to see Stefan pay for his involvement with the rebel forces that brought down the previous dictator. Until the day Stefan decides he’s had enough. He’ll use himself as bait to catch the assassin. But it’s not Stefan the assassin’s after anymore. It’s Krista.

Crossing the Line

The second book in the Entwined Fates series.Alyssa came to Veenori in search of the man who killed her brother. It was the perfect plan — or so she thought. Then she finds herself being sold as a slinoy, a sex slave, and bought by one very gorgeous overseer to the very mine she’d been trying to infiltrate.
Taron didn’t want the undercover assignment, nor did he want a slinoy. But the second he saw those gray eyes, he knew he didn’t have a choice. The woman his brothers had been searching for had slipped through their fingers and fallen right into his lap. He’d promised her brother he’d find her and keep her safe, but resisting the temptation of her passionate nature would be damn difficult — and not losing his heart even more so.
Unfortunately, before they can find a future together, they will first have to survive the present and the man bent on seeing both of them dead.

Also available is the third enstallment in the Entwined Fates series, Destined For Two at http://www.loose-id.com/

Genre: Polyamorous Futuristic

Length: Novel Plus

Rhianna never even knew her parents–never even knew where she came from. Raised by a thief and now tending bar, she’s finding it very hard to believe the two gorgeous brothers claiming she’s their missing child bride.Keenas and Jorel are convinced Rhianna’s the princess promised to them years ago. She’d been lost as a child, orphaned when her parents were killed by terrorists who opposed peace between their two planets. Unfortunately, she doesn’t believe a word they say; so they take matters into their own hands and kidnap her, determined to show her by any means possible she’s meant to be their mate.

It’s going to take more than blazing sex to win their princess bride. There’s the man who raised her, the resistance still determined to see her dead, a pack of the galaxy’s most powerful royals, and the fact she doesn’t even want to rule. Marriage is never easy, but this one might kiss them all.

Publisher’s Note: This book is the continuation of the Entwined Fates series; the first two titles are available from another publisher. This title contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, dubious consent, ménage (m/f/m), spanking, violence.

It’s a new show on the CW. I was flipping channels tonight and ran across it.

I think I need to come up with a show all my own.

Romance author seeks boy toy/cover model. Please send resume along with picture of penis. (snicker)

Ten men or maybe twelve. Cover model looks are a must, someone with Vin Diesel’s body, big John’s smile, McDreamy’s hair, and McSteamy’s eyes. Or long hair is good with a lean and hard body.

Knowledge of going’s on in the bedroom is essential, not only does he have to have the equipment, he has to know how to use it. One a week would be eliminated until only one remained or since I write menages maybe I’ll end up with two…:)

Hmmm, maybe this idea could work for a book.