Monday, March 2, 2026

Smashwords Ebook Sale March 1-7 #discount coupons


 Check out the Smashwords website this week for great buys. Use coupons to get books at great discounts. 

Some are free this week only, including one of my Lafayette Falls romances, A Date for the Wedding. Tropes: firefighter hero, small town romance, hero falls first, reluctant heroine. Heat level: warm/open door

Or if you love historical romance, To Save a Lady is set in New Orleans during the War of 1812. From the moonlit courtyard to the battlefields, it is romantic and thrilling as a French lady’s maid-turned-spy and an American captain face sacrifice and danger as they fall in love. Contains some violence, language, and love scenes—no explicit details. 

Check out the sale: March 1-7 https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/PatriciaPreston1235

Thursday, December 25, 2025

The Warmest Christmas in a Long TimeπŸŽ„ 😎


I hope you have had a great Christmas! In my little corner of the world, it was unusually warm today. The temps reached into the mid-seventies. I don’t recall the last time it was this warm in late December. But I’m not complaining as I like the warm weather. 

I had a good Christmas, but I’m always glad when the traffic and crowds slow down. In January, everything is back to normal, and I like that.

I’ve spent most of December doing year-end chores in my writing caves. Organizing files and photos so I can actually find them when I need them. Next week, I plan to return to a regular writing schedule and finish the edits on To Lose a Lady. 

If you’re looking for good buys on e-books this Christmas, be sure to check out the Smashwords Sale, where you can use discount coupons to buy e-books. https://bit.ly/PatriciaPrestonSmashwords

Enjoy the holiday week. Just think, this time next week, it will be 2026! Hard to believe the year has passed by so quickly! 

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Winter Solstice

 It's the Winter Solstice, marking the beginning of winter, and the sun is shining here. The rest of the week will feel like spring 😎 Needless to say, January and February will probably feel like winter. At least, we'll have more daylight.

Christmas is only three days away! I hope you and your family have a great holiday. 

And to all the Stranger Things fans, it's our day!!! Can't wait! 


Monday, December 15, 2025

Check out the Smashword Year End Sale!

 No snow in my part of the woods, but it is freezing cold πŸ₯Ά. I'm taking this week to clear out old files on my computer. 

Smashwords is having its year-end sale! Use coupons to get discounts on e-books this month and stock up for winter.  

Check out the sale: 

https://bit.ly/PatriciaPrestonSmashwords

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a good Monday. 

Stay warm! 

Patricia 





Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Delicious Chocolate Nut/Fruit Clusters #Holiday #Recipe


If you’re looking for a super-easy chocolate treat to give as a gift or enjoy yourself, give this chocolate recipe a try. You can add whatever you like to the chocolate mix. I’ve used almonds, walnuts, pecans, raisins, dried blueberries, dried cherries, and coconut. I do use mini-size muffin pan liners because this is pure chocolate; it melts in your hand. 

1 cup chocolate chips. I prefer dark chocolate. 

2 tablespoons coconut oil

Put in a glass microwave bowl.

Microwave for 20 seconds, stop and stir. Continue another 15-20 seconds. Stir to melt the chocolate chips. They will continue to melt as you stir. If necessary, heat for another 10 seconds. Caution: Don’t overheat and scorch the chocolate.

Add nuts or fruit if desired and stir.

 You can pour this into a rectangular pan or dish. Or use a muffin pan with liners. 

 Whichever way you choose, put the pan in the freezer for an hour or so until the chocolate is firm. If you use a dish for your chocolate, you can cut the chocolate into pieces. Store the chocolate in the refrigerator in a plastic container until you are ready to eat, as it will soften quickly. Best to pop it in your mouth right away.πŸ™‚ Betcha you can’t eat just one!

If you're looking for a cute, quick holiday read, check out More Than a Gift.

Escape into a world where love is the true holiday magic! Will meeting the mall Santa change Holly’s future? Find out in More Than a Gift, a fun holiday romance novella.

Available at most retailers and book lenders: https://books2read.com/morethanagift

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Adventure and Romance in Colonial America~Review of Passion's Duty by Lizzie Jenks

Passion’s Duty by Lizzie Jenks sweeps you into the French and Indian War era (1754-1763) while the United States was still under British rule. Think Last of the Mohicans.😍 

Well-researched, the story offers a fascinating portrait of Colonial life and wartime. At its heart is the romance between Faith, the daughter of a British officer, and James, a rugged, ambitious man determined to earn a militia captain’s commission.

The novel is filled with characters from the Colonial period, and details of daily life, customs, and survival in the wilderness of the New York colony. The latter half of the book is a page-turner, filled with adventure, danger, and suspense! Loved it! 

Faith and James’s relationship builds slowly, with James’s protectiveness of her definitely swoonworthy. For those wondering about the heat level, the romance includes detailed, open-door love scenes.

If you’re looking for a change of pace in historical romance, you may find Passion’s Duty the perfect 5-star read!  

Monday, August 4, 2025

Searching for the perfect romance read this August? Check out the titles available via BookFunnel Promos πŸ’ž

I can’t believe it is already August! At least it is cooler. I feel like I missed July due to the intense heat. I don’t get out when the heat index is 115. I have been working diligently on To Lose a Lady. It follows up where To Save a Lady left off, with Rafe fuming in jail. The two books are historical romances set in the French Quarter in 1815. They feature American heroes and French heroines. I’ll post more about them in the coming weeks. 

For now, I’m participating in some promos, featuring contemporary romances. I hope you’ll check out all the titles and see if you find one you want to read. The books listed may vary when it comes to heat levels, so I always suggest you check out the blurb or reviews for content. The heat level for my closed-door Christmas novella is πŸ”₯πŸ”₯. 

Promo available Aug 1-30




Promo 5-day sale  Aug 10-15


Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great weekend and find some wonderful books to read. 

Peace and Love,
Patricia