What's up next? The next Savvi V book, the big finale of the exciting Redemption Road series that takes place in the swampy, mysterious, sexy Redemption, Louisiana. FAITH'S REDEMPTION is up for Preorder, out May 27, 2022! Order on Amazon here! ... Read More
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It’s Here! And one more lesson from Emily Lockwood!
IT'S HERE!! And Happy Birthday to meeeeeee!!! :) BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is now available! I get lots of questions asking me what it's about. Basically, the main character, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate. She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy. Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes full of secrets, and Emily just flat out has things to get ... Read More
Life Lesson #4 from savvy Emily Lockwood
One more day! BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is almost here! Check out Life Lesson #4 from Emily in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE... #4 - PAINT IS HOT. ...an excerpt from the book... I went out through the garage, where Ben was leaned over a five gallon bucket of paint, stirring it with a flat piece of wood. Next to him on a makeshift table, were two other small cans of paint with little wooden stir sticks poking out. “Why do you do that?” I asked. “What?” he responded, not looking up. “Bait him like that,” I said, picking my way carefully around the random tools and pieces of ... Read More
Life Lesson #3 from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE…
Are you enjoying the lessons? :) Let's see what Emily has to teach us today. Emily Life Lesson #3… Assuming your ex has gotten smarter in your absence is a fail. “So, what’s up?” I asked after a pause. “I don’t know if Cass has done anything with that paperwork, if that’s what you’re wondering.” He shook his head minimally, still looking at the pictures, and the little warning bells went off in my head. Kevin was nothing, if not opinionated and in your face. For him to come to my house and then not come look me in the eye—told me it wasn’t going to be his normal ... Read More
Emily’s 2nd Lesson for you from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE
Okay, so what did you think of yesterday's lesson? Ever had that happen to you? Lord knows I have. And what did you think of our first Hot Tool Guy? :) Suddenly have a project that needs fixing? LOL Now to hear from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE's Emily on Lesson number 2... Emily Life Lesson #2… The most likely time to be found is when you’re trying to hide. “Where are you?” Cassidy asked. “The grocery store.” “Again? Didn’t you just go there?” I cursed my bad lying. “Oh, I forgot a few things.” I pushed my cart faster, wanting to get done and get home. “So, anyway, ... Read More
Emily’s #1 Lesson Learned in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE
Today, we see the very first Life Lesson from Emily in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE! This is the first of five great life lessons you'll learn from Emily's experiences in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE, with a great excerpt to back it up... :) You see, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate. She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy. Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes ... Read More
5 Days of Life Lessons via BEFORE AND EVER SINCE…
Thus starts the pre-launch week of craziness! :) And five very important life lessons via Emily Lockwood of BEFORE AND EVER SINCE... Below are all five lessons you'll learn between now and March 14th, and each one will come with its own very pertinent exclusive excerpt from the book. Sit back and enjoy! And follow me on Facebook to get the daily "Hot Tool Guy of the Day", courtesy of sexy carpenter Ben from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE. Those will be worth the wait. ...just because. :) EMILY LOCKWOOD'S LIFE LESSONS... #1 Never assume it’s safe to drop by Mom’s ... Read More
That Sexy Ghost is backkkkkkk…..
THE REASON IS YOU is back and ready to slide into your ereader today! (Squee!!) That’s right, Dani and Jason and that incredibly hot ghost, Alex are back to heat up your ereader on Tuesday, Feb 27th, with a sexy new cover and a snazzy new digital price of just $3.99! Click here to order! A GIVEAWAY!! To celebrate the return of the digital version of THE REASON IS YOU, I’m giving away a Kindle Fire AND a $25 Amazon gift card to feed it with to one lucky winner! :) All you have to do to win is either hop over to my Facebook fan page HERE and look for my giveaway post to ... Read More
That sexy ghost is backkkkkk…
THE REASON IS YOU is back! (Squee!!) That’s right, Dani and Jason and that incredibly hot ghost, Alex are back to heat up your ereader on Tuesday, Feb 27th, with a sexy new cover and a snazzy new digital price of just $3.99! If you’ve never read it, only have it in print, or heck, just want to buy the hot new version—here’s your chance! Preorder links are below! Amazon: http://amzn.to/2EWrTWf B&N: http://bit.ly/2sKi3lm Smashwords: http://bit.ly/2CypADt Google Play: http://bit.ly/2EX42Wi Kobo: http://bit.ly/2BFQyw4 ... Read More
Cutting in…
My brain rambles, okay? The things I ponder sometimes would make anyone tilt their head in confusion like the RCA dog, but today it's about texturing. Bear with me. Okay, there's this thing I think about every morning as I'm putting on my makeup before work. Particularly eyeliner. "I hate cutting in." I don't know if you've done a lot of room painting, but our whole house has been in some state of remodel over the years, and if your situation ends up anything like mine, your hubby gets to do the big satisfying rolling of the walls while you get to do the intricate part. The really ... Read More
About the coffee…
It's Saturday, y'all, and I'm sitting here in my rocker/recliner, sipping my favorite brew...and wondering what makes this my favorite brew? It's nothing special. Folgers regular blend, with Coffeemate lite creamer and a smidgeon of Coffeemate Hazelnut. The regular creamer to make it creamy and the tiny bit of Hazelnut to give it a twist. Sometimes I do Amaretto instead of Hazelnut, or Caramel, but I don't like my daily coffee to be sweet. Just a little flavored. Nothing overboard. Now, all that being said, I love Starbucks. And when I go there I either get a vanilla latte with a ... Read More
THE SWEETEST CHASE is here!!!
Get'cha one! It's Simon and Quinn and all the regular Chase family drama! Click here to purchase! ... Read More
One month away!!
Exactly one month till Simon and Quinn hit your ereaders in THE SWEETEST CHASE, book two in the Heart of the Storm series! Have you preordered? Amazon Link I can't wait for y'all to read this book!! *tapping fingers and toes* And here's a free little teaser, just to hold you over a bit. :) *** She pulled his face the remaining few inches until his lips met hers, and then everything dizzy spiraled into that one union. His lips were hot and soft and sweet and salty at the same time. They moved on hers tenderly, tasting, testing, and when his tongue touched hers it was better ... Read More
Win a Kindle Fire!
Yep, you saw that right, I have a Kindle Fire up for grabs!! Let me backtrack... :) Did you love LOVING THE CHASE, the beginning of my Heart of the Storm series? Are you anxiously awaiting Simon's book, the second in the series, THE SWEETEST CHASE, coming out in a couple of months? Me too! I can't wait to share that book with you! And it's totally up for preorder....just hanging out there waiting for you. Amazon: http://amzn.to/1jF0E4x In the spirit of Christmas giving and also the spirit of THE SWEETEST CHASE coming out in February, I'd love to give away this Kindle Fire ... Read More
Preorder LOVING THE CHASE!
It's almost here! August 25th is the big day, when my new Heart of the Storm series kicks off with LOVING THE CHASE! Click here to read the synopsis. Have you preordered your copy of the ebook, paperback, or audiobook yet? :) Let me help... Amazon: http://amzn.to/1FMMVhE B&N: http://bit.ly/1HoZDHh Stay strong in the storms! xoxo Sharla ... Read More
Maddi Marie’s Lemon Bars
Maddi in Loving The Chase made these as a kid and still loves these today.... You can make them now! 9x13 inch pan 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioners sugar 1 cup butter, melted 4 eggs 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup all-purpose flour 5/8 cup lemon juice (can mix lemon and lime) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups sifted flour and confectioners' sugar. Blend in the melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated ... Read More
Coming Soon!
If you haven't heard.....meaning somehow you missed the loud whooping.... DON'T LET GO is coming out in print! June 30th is the day, and I'm so excited to have Noah and Jules out in the world in print form. :) In addition to that, there will be bonus content (in print and ebook)... an epilogue that picks back up with them a year later. On Seth's birthday. And oh my my my... You know how crazy things always happen on his birthday! It's up for preorder now, and I hope you'll pick one up and share the news! ... Read More
I Photobombed ’em!
See me back there poking my head through the TV? :) I got invited to Skype in to a book club in Defiance, Ohio, today after they'd read DON'T LET GO, and what a hoot! So much fun to visit book club meetings, I always love it. Especially when I can go in person, but did you know you can just dial me up and I can pop right into your meeting just like this? Yep. Just shoot me a message at sharla@sharlalovelace.com or use the form on my contact page, and we'll set it up! By the way, if I get to come in person, I love cake balls. Just sayin'... ... Read More
How beginnings make you want to hurl…
Started writing a new book/series today. :) Exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. Like getting on a roller coaster without seeing it first! Wheeeee! And while that sounds exciting for some of you who love roller coasters, I'm one of those people who have to look at that beast. Study it for a while. See where the scary parts are going to be and really think it out. Because for one, I'm afraid of heights. Two, don't like going upside down. And three, I only trust the ones that have those things that come down over your shoulders and clamp you in. Yes, I know that means they are ... Read More
Sex In A Pan…
Yes, it's that good... I shared this on my Facebook page, but since this is decidedly going in a book soon...maybe the next one...I think it deserves some bloggy presence. This dessert is so aptly named, it truly made my eyes roll back in my head :) If you love pudding (and I do) you will adore this. Sex in a Pan Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup pecans, chopped... 3 tbsp white sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour Cream cheese layer: 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup whipped cream or cool whip Vanilla pudding layer: 1 package of instant vanilla pudding (5.1 oz or ... Read More
My Couch Sees All The Action…
You have a dirty little mind, don't you? LOL, you'll find out about that couch soon enough, but first....I've been tagged!! Author buddy, Tracy Solheim has tagged me in a blog hop! She had a great analogy on her post about blog hops being like those old fashioned chain letters we all used to get/start when we were young. I remember my mother telling me "Don't you dare pass that on!" Well, here I am, all up in the webby version of it, and yep, I'm passing it on. :) And that's okay, all I have to do is answer a few questions about my writing and then “tag” two other writer friends. Not ... Read More
Love those donkeys…I mean couples…
A look at my favorite couple... :-) Read the rest at the Contemporary Romance Cafe, where I'm hanging out today!! ... Read More
The day after…
The day after a book release.... ...is a mixture of breathing deeply again and panic. Whew! The rush is over, I can get up from the couch, I can stop obsessively watching the Amazon ranking fall, rise, fall, rise (dang it, quit rising!) But none of it stops. None of it is over. You still worry "Did I do enough to market it? Is there something I'm missing? Why did so-and-so hit #49 when you hit #12049? You keep worrying and panicking and hoping and checking the Amazon ranking, but in the midst of all that, you go back to writing that next book. Because when it comes down to it, if you ... Read More
Come see my new book, DON’T LET GO!
My newest book, DON'T LET GO is out and having a great time today! :) It's about first love, unspeakable choices, and second chances. Here's a little teaser to pique your interest... *** Morning? Really? I opened my mouth to say something back, but nothing came out, so I licked my lips and fidgeted with my robe like a crazy woman. “Too early?” he asked, as if that were a normal thing to say to me as well. A laugh-scoff-snort thing fell out of my mouth, which I chalked up to rounding out the perfect start to the day. I coughed and cleared my throat. “No, I’m—just getting ready for work.” ... Read More
Change in the Blogisphere…
Hey my friends! Yes, it's been a while since I've posted, and I've meant to come back in here and notify you all of the change, but life keeps pushing me around. :) I've noticed that since getting published, time gets a little scarce. (Really? Duh!) And trying to do everything writing related, social media related, and promo related, while working full time and waving to my family on occasion --has made it difficult to stay on that roller coaster. Since my writing takes priority, and my family will find me (they know where I live) if I don't put them even higher on the food chain, ... Read More
A Month Of Memories: Day 3 The Tree
In my month of memories, today is about the Tree...as in with a capital T. I tried to find a picture that really looked like our tree, but I couldn't. I think this one is close though. It's been a while. Besides all that, the point is that we had a fake tree because of my brother's allergies, and we had the kind that came in limbs marked in what looked like colored fingernail polish. You matched the colors with corresponding paint marks in the holes. It was my job to organize all the limbs and get it together as far as I could reach. My mom kept that tree for probably 30 years. It ... Read More
Day 2: The Anticipation… :)
I'm talking about my memories this month, sharing a Month of Memories since December is so full of so many traditions. Today is Day 2, and my memory today is of helping mom drag all the decorations from the upstairs storage closet, giddy with anticipation as each box was opened. She probably hated that part. It was, after all, quite the task. The storage closet was a bear to get things in and out of, and then once you did wrangle a giant cardboard box out, you had the curved stairway to contend with. But I couldn't wait. I can still remember what that closet always smelled like. To ... Read More
A Month of Memories…
I didn't post all this week...still crazy from the holiday, and so much going on personally and at work. So I thought I'd pop in on this bright and beautiful Saturday morning, the very first day of December. There were alot of GRATITUDE posts floating around Facebook in November, everyone posting days of what they were thankful for. November was all about thankfulness, as it should be. We should stop and take notice of our blessings...we tend to spend way too much time complaining about what we lack. So November was a great time to take stock and see things right side up. December, to ... Read More
Thanksgiving traditions…
I'm dishing about Thanksgiving dishes and what kinds of traditions we have over at Women Unplugged today...click here to view that post and join in the conversation. What traditions do you have? I'm also at Tina's Book Reviews today on the last leg of my virtual blog tour. Come by and enter to win some great prizes, including an e-basket of books from me! Have a great holiday! ... Read More
Aunt Bernie’s Spicy Crackers! from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE
In the spirit of book-y love and snack addiction, I wanted to round out this week with the recipe for the spicy crackers Aunt Bernie makes in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE. :) Cassidy loves them, Emily loves them, even health crazy Holly loves them. So here you are--your very own recipe to make them yourself. EASY peasy and sooooo good. Enjoy! TEXAS FIRE CRACKERS (served by Aunt Bernie… good as appetizer or with gumbo…) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 2/3 cup vegetable or olive oil 2 1-oz pkgs Ranch ... Read More
Off The Beaten Path with Cynthia Ellingsen
Here we are again at Off The Beaten Path! A once-a-month opportunity to get to know a very special romance or women’s fiction author, in a fun and hopefully interactive way. We all like to get to know our favorite authors a little better, and I want to make that fun for everyone. This month, I’m so excited to have the fabulous Cynthia Ellingsen here!! *cue applause* Cynthia and I met at this past summer's RWA National Conference, where our mutual editor introduced us at the Berkley cocktail party. We were fast friends! What fun we had out on the patio (waiting for the heater) ... Read More
My squee moments…
I mentioned that I was signing at the John Cooper School Signature Author Series last Friday... Did I mention that I was going to meet Kathryn Stockett? Well I did! I mean, not like hey we're bff's and dishing about lotion scents and recipes, but I did get my picture taken with her and Tate Taylor, who did the movie version of THE HELP. Yeah, I was excited. AND if you didn't see me squeeing all over Facebook, I had a childhood fangirl moment with the oldest Hardy Boy, when he was there with two other authors as the cover artist. He does photography now. AND he gushed over my cover. ... Read More
Today’s just a Friday… :)
What? No life lesson? No hot guys? What's with that? :) Well, Emily told us all she's going to, now it's up to readers to soak up the whole story. And the hot guys? Reading about Ben will take care of that for you. :) What I can give you is the link for where I am visiting today on my virtual tour. I'll being interviewed at Romantic Book Affairs today, with a giveaway of swag, and a tour-wide e-basket giveaway of each of my books. Worth stopping in to say hello!! Physically, as in the real world I walk around in, today kicks off a three day event frenzy. Yep...pretty much ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #9
And last but not least... ... Read More
Life Lesson #8 from savvy Emily Lockwood
BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is now available! I get lots of questions asking me what it's about. Basically, the main character, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate. She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy. Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes full of secrets, and Emily just flat out has things to get through and get over. I call them the “Emily Lockwood Life ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #8
This one's so sweet... ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #7
In honor of release day, this is my inspiration for Ben. He holds no tools. He's resting. :) ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #6
Inspiration to us all... build me something! ... Read More
Life Lesson #5 from savvy Emily Lockwood
BEFORE AND EVER SINCE, my second full length novel with Berkley, is almost here! I get lots of questions asking me what it's about. Basically, the main character, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate. She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy. Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes full of secrets, and Emily just flat out has things to get through and get ... Read More
We interrupt the regularly scheduled program…
Taking a break from Emily's Life Lessons and Hot Tool Guys today.... :) I know, I know, but it's Saturday and I think a little time away from sexy men and snarky moments will be good for us. Right? Besides, then we can truly appreciate them again when Monday rolls around. Today, I thought I'd pay homage to Friday nights. What? Friday nights? What on earth does that mean?? Well, I live in Texas, and this time of year is about football. High school football. As in the real life Friday Night Lights. Some people might think that was just a movie. Or a TV series. But let me assure ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #5
Working man of the day... Not sure how much work he's doing, but that stretch looks good! ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #4
Today's hot tool man... Is there really explanation needed? Whew! ... Read More
The 3rd Thing You’ll Learn from reading BEFORE AND EVER SINCE…
No tour stop today, so let's get straight to the business of what Emily has to tell us. :) The 3rd Lesson in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE... Emily Life Lesson #3… Never say you’re never going to do something, like going out for girls night in a powder blue Winnebago. It guarantees you will. I wasn’t going to ride in Big Blue. Aunt Bernie, Holly, Cassidy, myself and my mother were dressed to go out, looking good, feeling good, and I wasn’t about to ruin that by piling in a giant trailer. Aunt Bernie was the one who’d brought it up, pointing out that we all had smallish cars and five ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #3
For your viewing pleasure... ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #2
Today's working man... I don't recall anyone working on anything I've ever had built...looking like this. But hey, one can hope. :) ... Read More
Hot Tool Guy of the Day #1
BEFORE AND EVER SINCE has a hot tool man...Ben. In his honor, we kick off "Hot Tool Guy of the Day" For your first treat... You'd be okay with this guy working around your house, right? I think I'd suffer through it. ... Read More
It’s A Party!!
Have you heard? There's gonna be a party!! You are cordially invited to a Virtual Launch Party for BEFORE AND EVER SINCE! On November 6th, from 10am to 5pm CST, join me on Facebook to celebrate the release of my second full length novel, BEFORE AND EVER SINCE. This is the story of Emily. She has a big secret she's held close to her for two decades. But between the love of her life coming back to town, and her mother's house having an agenda, that secret is about to see the light of day. At the party, I’ll be handing out party favors every hour, such as free books from authors ... Read More
Hold on, it’s gonna be a crazy week!! :)
This next week is going to be a whirlwind... :) I remember this from the past Spring, when THE REASON IS YOU was about to launch. The week before is a blur of blog posts and tours and giveaways and never-ending anxiety. LOL. Well, that's about to start again. When JUST ONE DAY released recently, (my e-novella) I didn't have time for anxiety.... It was so fast and spur of the moment, I didn't get a chance to obsess over its entry into the world. Hmmm, that may be the way to go. :) Now... BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is about to step out there. Just 11 days away. *nail chewing and pacing ... Read More
Countdown: Two Weeks!
That's right. Just two weeks from today, on Nov 6th, BEFORE AND EVER SINCE will be officially out in the world. It will be floating around cyberspace in Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, The Book Depository, and any other online book sites, and nestled in all its paper glory on the shelves next to THE REASON IS YOU. And if I'm really lucky, it will be placed on the New Releases table as well. If you've preordered it, it will come singing (I believe it, so it's so) to your house that day, or download right into your Nook or Kindle, waiting for you to open it. :) And there are ... Read More
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