The
weather is heating up ... finally. I’m definitely a summer person. Or, more
precisely, a late spring/early summer person. I love being outside even when
the allergies start acting up! I’m also content with leaving a window open for
the breeze and reading. I’ve got a few great books on my summer reading list.
Here’s the first of many:
Bomb Voyage! by D.L. Jackson
Captain Jayson Rivers, owner of a commercial mining scoop, likes the simple life. He appreciates order, making money, and reaping the rewards of a hard day’s work.
What he doesn’t like is getting dragged into galactic politics, or into the crosshairs of his ex-wife, a ruthless bomber, who has already tried to take him out once. He doesn’t need complications, like the sexy red-headed mechanic who’s walked her sweet ass onto his vessel, bringing with her a shitload of trouble, and turning his world upside down.
From expensive and illegal boiler parts that break the bank, to homicidal in-laws and a shotgun wedding he’d better be able to get an annulment from, his life can’t get much more complicated.
Until he ends up knocked out, bound naked with his bride, on a one-way trip to a hostile world with a bomb hooked to the control panel of his shuttle.
Yeah, the universe is a crazy place, but Jayson’s simple life has gone past complicated. He’s sliced off a bit of that insanity pie, and things might never go back to normal, if he can even remember what that is.
Captain Jayson Rivers, owner of a commercial mining scoop, likes the simple life. He appreciates order, making money, and reaping the rewards of a hard day’s work.
What he doesn’t like is getting dragged into galactic politics, or into the crosshairs of his ex-wife, a ruthless bomber, who has already tried to take him out once. He doesn’t need complications, like the sexy red-headed mechanic who’s walked her sweet ass onto his vessel, bringing with her a shitload of trouble, and turning his world upside down.
From expensive and illegal boiler parts that break the bank, to homicidal in-laws and a shotgun wedding he’d better be able to get an annulment from, his life can’t get much more complicated.
Until he ends up knocked out, bound naked with his bride, on a one-way trip to a hostile world with a bomb hooked to the control panel of his shuttle.
Yeah, the universe is a crazy place, but Jayson’s simple life has gone past complicated. He’s sliced off a bit of that insanity pie, and things might never go back to normal, if he can even remember what that is.
I’ve
also got my absolute favorite summer salad chilling in the fridge.
Avocado Summer Salad
(Serves 6-8)
Main
Ingredients:
·
6
mini cucumbers
·
3
firm Roma tomatoes
·
1
medium red onion
·
2
ripe avocados
·
Salt
and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 T cilantro OR 1 T
parsley (depending on taste)
Dressing: Any creamy dressing
works
OR for a lighter version mix:
¼ C
virgin oil and the juice of one lemon and toss
Directions:
·
Quarter
mini cucumbers lengthwise and then slice into bite size pieces.
·
Quarter
and seed Roma tomatoes and cut into bite size pieces.
·
Finely
chop onion
·
Half
and pit avocados, score into squares while inside peel and then scoop out with
spoon (much easier than trying to slice when already removed from skin).
·
Mix
together in bowl, add salt, pepper and either cilantro or parsley if desired.
·
Drizzle
with dressing (doesn’t take much) and stir until combined.
·
Serve
immediately.
Hint: This salad can also be
done as a LARGE individual serving with 2 cucumbers, 1 tomato, quarter of an
onion, 1 avocado, salt & pepper & herb to taste. It’s a big salad, but
it’s great for a cool summer lunch!
***
While
my salad chills, I’m going to give one last listen to the first three chapters
of my newest book scheduled for audio release, The Vessel. With any
luck, it’ll be ready to go in time for a beach premier!
Major Liam McGregor is a career soldier. Chosen by the
leader of the United Republic to transport a government protectee to safety,
Liam takes on a task that has cost his predecessors their very lives.
Alora of Delawon is an alien princess who holds the key to the survival of mankind. With the women of the United Republic left barren by previous chemical warfare, Alora’s ability to bear humanoid children makes her the government’s most valuable commodity.
Together, they make the trek from the government’s safe house back toward the current capitol, fighting off raiders, survivalists, and an unexpected attraction to one another.
Will their desires put them in danger? Or, will their being together become more important than the mission?
Alora of Delawon is an alien princess who holds the key to the survival of mankind. With the women of the United Republic left barren by previous chemical warfare, Alora’s ability to bear humanoid children makes her the government’s most valuable commodity.
Together, they make the trek from the government’s safe house back toward the current capitol, fighting off raiders, survivalists, and an unexpected attraction to one another.
Will their desires put them in danger? Or, will their being together become more important than the mission?
So,
whether you’re writing, reading, or making a great salad, enjoy your holiday
weekend and the coming summer!
Nancy
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