Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with ADELE DOWNS!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, ADELE DOWNS, and her favorite recipe: CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MARGARITA!

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SANTA TO THE RESCUE
A Bliss romance novella from Entangled Publishing
Only .99!
By ADELE DOWNS

Blurb

Firefighter Jamey Tucker knows three things in life to be true: An honorable man doesn’t go back on his word, never hurts a woman, and lasting love isn’t a myth. But with his recent move to a new job at the Appleton Fire station, the long hours don’t offer hope of finding the love he’s looking for.

When Jamey meets beautiful pediatric nurse Heather Longhurst after hearing her sing Santa Baby in a supermarket aisle, he offers her a promise he discovers he can’t keep. Heather has been betrayed by men in the past, making it hard for Jamey to gain her trust. Determined to find a way to win her heart, Jamey uses firefighter engine-uity and Heather’s favorite song to prove he’s got Christmas spirit she can believe in all year.

SANTA TO THE RESCUE
A Bliss romance novella from Entangled Publishing
Only .99!
By ADELE DOWNS

EXCERPT

Christmas music played over the supermarket loudspeakers, punctuated by the occasional commercial interruption or cleanup request. A tune he remembered his parents singing to him as a child filled the air and Jamey hummed along. Though the song reminded him of home, the lyrics brought unexpected comfort instead of homesickness. It was as if his family had sent him a message to chase away his loneliness.

Though he wouldn’t spend the holidays with his parents or sisters for the first time in his life, the importance of his duty to his new job, and the need to make personal connections in this great new town, bolstered his resolve to make the most of the solitary holiday ahead.

Jamey turned down the bread lane and tossed loaves into the cart as another Christmas song played. It sounded kinda’ girly and sexy and he recognized Taylor Swift’s voice singing Santa Baby in Country music style. His favorite.

When he looked up, a woman further down the aisle grabbed his attention while she sang along. She bent her knees, did a little dip, and then wiggled her butt, which even beneath blue scrubs and a short winter jacket looked incredible.

Jamey halted dead in his tracks, hoping the gorgeous blonde wouldn’t see him and become embarrassed. Or stop.

She sang out, her voice smoky and hot. The subtle rasp in her vocals sent pangs low in his belly that ricocheted to his solar plexus and cranked up his heartbeat.

Her ponytail swung with her next dip and shimmy and Jamey’s mouth went dry. The woman continued on her way, oblivious to him behind her. After another sway of her ponytail, she turned the corner and disappeared out of sight.

Jamey swallowed. Holy crap. He wanted to follow her, but that would be weird. Plus, if she figured out he’d done that, she’d take him for a freak. Definitely not a good way to make a first impression.

Grudgingly, he headed toward the peanut butter, jams and jellies section, remembering the guys waiting for breakfast. On his way, he glanced down each aisle, hoping to see the woman again, but having no luck. He finished shopping and headed to the checkout line.

A flash of blue cloth in the Express lane kicked up his pulse rate. Jamey headed toward the Fifteen Items or Less sign and did a fast count of the packages inside his cart. One, two, three, four, five… He’d probably be okay.

He picked up his pace to the checkout lane before someone else rolled in behind the beautiful woman with the blonde ponytail, sexy voice and adorable bottom waiting her turn there.

About Author Adele Downs.. 

Adele Downs is the best-selling, award-winning author of more than 20 romance titles, including those written under another pen name, and a former journalist with hundreds of articles to her credit. When not writing in her home office in rural Pennsylvania, she can be found reading a book on the nearest beach, taking photographs, or riding in her convertible.

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Links to Adele’s Website, Books, & Social Media:

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Santa-Rescue-Entangled-Flirts-Adele-ebook/dp/B00G1IM260/

iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/santa-to-the-rescue/id730171917?mt=11

Also available wherever ebooks are sold.

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Find Adele Downs’ Books on Amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/Adele-Downs/e/B00G1RRS60

Visit Adele Downs on her website at http://adeledowns.com

Visit Adele Downs on her blog:
http://adeledowns.wordpress.com

Like Adele Downs on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/authoradeledowns

Follow @Adele_Downs on Twitter!
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Find Adele Downs on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/httpwwwgoodreadscomAdeleDowns

Join Adele Downs’ Convertible Crew Street Team! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431874030384864/

I hope you enjoy the recipe Adele is sharing today on Karen’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy eating!

Karen

P.S. We’re at 289 recipes and counting with this posting. Hope you find some recipes you like. If this is your first visit, please check out past blogs for more Killer Fixin’s. In the right hand column menu, you can even look up past recipes by type. i.e. Desserts, Breads, Beef, Chicken, Soups, Author Specials, etc.

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Merry Christmas from Jamey Tucker, the firefighter hero of SANTA TO THE RESCUE by Adele Downs.

Jamey is serving Chocolate Peppermint Margaritas to heroine Heather Longhurt’s best friends when he hosts their first holiday get-together as a couple. The guys will drink Sauza® Tequila on ice (but won’t resist nibbling those candy canes!).

Enjoy this delicious holiday recipe, courtesy of the Sauza® Tequila website.

Copied with permission.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MARGARITA
[Serves 4]

Ingredients: Serves 4

2 parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila*
1 part Peppermint Schnapps
1 ½ cups milk
4 tbsp. hot chocolate powder
2 candy canes

*If Sauza® Blue Silver isn’t available, try Sauza® Silver

To Make:

In a shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients and shake. Pour into your most festive glasses and garnish with a candy cane. Enjoy!

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