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I snuck away from the kitchen for a few minutes of down time. I’ve been cleaning and cooking since early this morning in preparations of my family coming today. We’ll have a house full this evening and I know I won’t get another chance to even see the computer today, let alone sit down in front of it. Although not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving, I want to offer a Thank You to all my readers. Your emails and comments mean a lot to me. Writing is a very solitary job. It’s just you, a computer keyboard, and the imaginary characters inside your head. Getting a chance to share their worlds with you and having you respond to them makes it all worth while. I appreciate everyone who has purchased a book, or read one of my free stories, and took the time to let me know you enjoyed it. Let your loved ones know how much they mean to you today. They will never tire of hearing it. Have a great, safe, day and don’t eat too much!!! Hapyy Thanksgiving!! Lily All material &copy2005-2012 to Lily Graison

Since I have the christmas story cleaned up, I thought I’d post an excerpt for it. The story goes ‘live’ on December 7th at Alinar Publishing . Meredith Gunter has always been Daddy’s little girl. Spoiled all her life, she’s never had to ask for anything and expects to get exactly what she wants. When she wrecks her car on the way home from college for Christmas break, she finds herself stranded on the mountain in the middle of a snowstorm, in a one-room cabin with a man she can’t help but want. Travis Gregory has lived alone on the mountain for the last four years. He has little contact with the outside world and prefers it that way. When he spots a girl on the side of the road, his conscience won’t let him abandon her. The redhead captivates him instantly. Worlds collide when Travis and Meredith try to co-exist in his one room cabin until the storm breaks. Can they fight the growing attraction when the nights get longer and the storm isolates them from the rest of the world? Can two people, from such different worlds, ever truly be happy together? Excerpt Meredith Gunter sat stunned, staring out the front window of her car. The tree she’d run into laid across the cold, bent metal of her brand new car. Smoke billowed from under the crumpled hood and when she looked behind her, up the steep incline she’d just driven her car down, a bubble of hysterics surfaced and she let out a series of ear shattering screams. With her lungs aching, her throat hoarse, and her entire body shaking, Meredith took deep breaths to try and calm down. She closed her eyes, hummed quietly to center her thoughts, and felt better when she opened them. A … Keep Reading! →

I spent today clearing out my downstairs bookshelf. That thing was busting at the seams with books I’ve read this year. I found a few I want to read again and thought I’d list them here in case anyone is looking for something good to read. Now, it really doesn’t take much to entertain me, and while some of these books were only ‘okay’ some were fabulous and I’ll probably read them over and over again…Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series has already sucked me in twice this year. LOL I’ve placed a ( * ) beside the authors I thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely read again. The more stars, the more I enjoyed them. All of these books can be found on Amazon, my home away from home. *wink* Diana Gabaldon *****OutlanderDragonfly in AmberVoyagerDrums of AutumnThe Fiery CrossA Breath of Snow and Ashes C.L.Wilson ****Lord of the Fading LandsLady of Light and ShadowKing of Sword and Sky Julie Garwood ****The BrideThe WeddingSaving GraceThe SecretNicholas Sparks **A Bend in the RoadDear JohnThe ChoiceThe Rescue Heather GrothausThe Highlander Melissa MayhueThirty Nights with a Highland Husband Paula Quinn **Laird of the MistsA Highlander Never Surrenders Kinley MacGregorMaster of DesireCharming the HighlanderBorn in SinKnight of DarknessThe Warrior Karen Marie Moning ****Beyond the Highland MistTo Tame a Highland WarriorThe Highlanders TouchKiss of the HighlanderThe Dark HighlanderThe Immortal HighlanderSpell of the HighlanderInto the Dreaming Kresley Cole ***A Hunger Like No OtherNo Rest for the WickedWicked Deeds on a Winter’s NightDark Needs at Night’s EdgeDark Desires After DuskIf You DareIf You DesireIf You Deceive Gena Showalter **The Darkest NightThe Darkest KissThe Darkest PleasureThe Nymph King Janet Chapman **The Seduction of His WifeTempting the HighlanderOnly with a HighlanderLoving the HighlanderCharming the HighlanderWedding the Highlander Julia Quinn **Mr. Cavendish, I PresumeThe Lost Duke of Wyndham (currently reading) As you can … Keep Reading! →

Check out the pretty cover! I JUST finished the story. Well, the first draft, rather. I still have a few re-writes to do on it and the dreaded edits. I’ll post an excerpt as soon as I get it cleaned up a bit. It’s scheduled to be released on Dec. 14th so I’m in a crunch for time. I need to get this cleaned up and sent to my editor ASAP so no more procrastinating! All material &copy2005-2012 to Lily Graison

Wow…3 months since I’ve updated the blog. I’m not surprised, really. I’ve been on a sabbatical of sorts. I’ve lazed my days away reading. 53 novels since May. I realized last week I couldn’t continue being a slug and came back to my computer. Apparently all the reading helped though. I wrote 77 total pages this week. O_O Yeah, I’m shocked too! I’m the slowest writer I know. Literally. But, I have a christmas story that’s half done. I managed 19 pages yesterday alone. I can’t recall ever writing that many on one day. Sad, I know, but tis my life. I’ll post excerpts for it when I get it cleaned up. I also worked a little bit on Wicked 2: Leather and Lace. That’s Luke and Roxy’s story. It’s been wicked fun to write, too. lol Luke is a bad, bad boy! I actually can’t wait to get back to their story. So far, I haven’t been temtped to play with it in the midst of this christams short. I do that. Alot. Dabble in several stories at once. Probably why I can’t ever get anything done. LOL OKay, I’m procrastinating now. I should be writing. Later! All material &copy2005-2012 to Lily Graison

I was asked over a week ago to post an excerpt for this story and my lazy self didn’t do it, so here’s me trying to not be a slug. Here’s you’re excerpt, Dian. Sorry for the delay. Note: This is when Holly first realizes who she’s trapped with in that mountain cabin. Holly stood rooted to the floor until her mouth had gone completely dry from hanging open. Her heart raced in her chest and she blinked a few times before closing her mouth. She stared down at who she now knew was the very famous, although troubled musician, Devin Shaw, front man for the band, Wicked, the hottest thing to hit the music scene in years. Her hands started sweating instantly. Devin Shaw. She was in the same room as Devin Shaw. Roxy would shit bricks when she found out! He’d lain back down after giving her one last grin and she stared at his silent form wondering what to do. All that pretty flesh was laid out right before her eyes and she had to shake her head to remain focused on the problem at hand and not him. But, how many nights had Roxy drooled over every member of that band, Luke especially, going into detail of what she’d like to do to them given the chance? And here she was, her hungry gaze devouring Devin Shaw in the flesh. She bit her cheek to keep from smiling and turned, making her way quickly to the upper loft. She searched her bags again for the phone charger. How could she forget to pack it? Sitting on the bed after the third rummage through her things, she sighed. Now what? What Devin Shaw was doing here was a better question. Weren’t rock stars supposed to be living … Keep Reading! →

Out Now! New contemporary romance ebook by Lily Graison… Wicked: Tempt Me NotBook 1 in the Boys of Wicked Series Devin Shaw, front man for the band, Wicked, is forced into seclusion by his manager after his destructive behavior almost destroys the band. Sent to a remote cabin alone isn’t Devin’s idea of fun, but to save his career, he’ll do what it takes. Holly Baker, escaping the hassles of her big city life, arrives in the mountains of Tennessee and awaits the arrival of her friend, Roxy, to start their two-week vacation. Their plans change drastically when Roxy is called away at the last minute, leaving Holly to fend for herself. Devin and Holly’s worlds collide when a mix up strands them in the same cabin. Alone with nothing but each other for companionship, how will Holly react when she realizes she’s trapped with none other than the hottest lead singer the country has seen in years? Will Devin be able to work with a constant distraction the pretty brunette offers? Or will the two discover that sometimes temptation is a wicked dessert best served hot. Price: $0.99 Buy now or read an excerpt at Alinar Publishing All material &copy2005-2012 to Lily Graison

I’ve neglected the blog again. I’m not even sure why I keep it other than the fact it’s a distraction when I don’t want to be working…like now. Lol I’m in edits at the moment (which I loathe) on a story that will be released, Aug. 3rd. It’s book one of a 4 book series. I’ll talk more about it when it gets closer to the release date. I don’t want to jinx it yet. 😉 I rarely talk about anything here other than my writing so today I thought I’d share a few facts about me and my real life. You know, the boring stuff people always like to know. * I just celebrated my 40th birthday this year!* I’m a wife of 21 years. I married my high school sweetheart, if you can believe that.* I work a regular 40-hour a week job, one of which I enjoy.* I have 1 daughter, age 20, who has moved out on her own and gave me this nice office I now sit in. (the new office is in her old bedroom)* My son, 19, still lives at home. He’s a self-taught guitarist and I love listening to him play. He plays by ear but writes his own songs as well as playing others’ music.* I have 1 grandbaby, Hayden, who is a special needs baby. He’ll be 3 in July and still cannot talk. He’s missing a gene and they believe that is the reason he can’t speak. He’s learning to sign and I must admit, that is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Every week he learns a new ‘sign’ and we all learn it as well.* The only sibling I have is a sister, who is 1 yr. younger than me. We’re the same age for 12 days … Keep Reading! →