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Animal Abuse and Storytelling

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Kiara looked deep into her chosen one’s soul. She had to shake off her atypical sympathy. But the twinges in her heart and the heat between her thighs couldn’t be ignored.

Harrison’s lips were dry. His gaze held acknowledgement of equal attraction no doubt. A smile from him would be her undoing. Three steps, Kiara. Offer him immortality, toss him on Bright and take to the skies.

Lance in both hands she pushed the rod against his wide shoulder span. “Just to verify, what is your name?”

His muscles tensed under her, pressing into her knuckles. Despite his closeness to death Kiara felt a rise bumping, titillating, and making her yearn for a tryst. No human had ever had such an impact on her. Why now? Ignoring the rush of emotions plaguing her body and mind, she strengthened her reserve and focused on the task. Her future with the squad depended on it. She wanted to become a captain. No tingling in her woman parts would change her course.

“Harrison Valentine Lombard.” His hips lifted, a hard long slice fit nicely between her thighs. “I can’t imagine my last thoughts to be of a siren teasing me, without allowing me to have release. Either kill me, or liberate me so I can —”

“Kiara, it’s time. Grab your Einherjar and let’s ride,” Skogul bellowed.

A last burst of energy flowed from the soldier beneath Kiara. His hand stroked her breast, sliding between the skin and the gold corset. He lifted his head from the ground, causing blood to squirt from the wound. Twitches, low in her stomach, created jittering in muscles higher in her womb. More than pleasing Odin, she wanted to fornicate with this brave, yet stupid man, her Valentine.

“Kiara.” His alluring whisper sailed on the wind.

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jj Keller
Fantasies with spice and humor.
http://www.jj-keller.com

The Valkyrie and the Marine, The Wild Rose Press, Summer 2012

Jewel Heist Diamonds used to be this girl’s best friend.

Dark SunHe’s almost an angel and she’s pure temptation. Cobblestone-Press

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The Simple Life

Simple life.

Good morning! From the Front Porch this morning I’m discussing Stress Management.

That’s right…according to Wikipedia, “… individual to reduce stress, provide positive feelings of being in control of one’s life and promote general well-being.”

On Monday I found out my skin cancer has returned. If only I would have listened to the elders and not enjoyed unprotected beach fun. In addition, I got a rejection for a book (series) I poured a lot of effort into writing. Three months of waiting and I get a form letter, so I’m not sure what, if anything, needs improving. My happiness level dive-bombed.

To boost my “well being” my love and I traveled north to–Amish country.

There has always been a sense of peacefulness when I travel through the country side of Northern Indiana. Tranquility envelopes me when I see clothes flapping on a clothesline, getting dried by the brilliant rays of sun and collecting the fragrant scents of nature. I’ve dried some of my garments on a rope I tied to the kids swing set (our hood had a Covance stating no clothes line shall be hung).

Most of all, serenity surrounds me by viewing people, dressed in simple darker clothing held together by buttons instead of zippers or spaghetti straps, steering buggies by beautiful sleek horses gave me a jolt of reality.

I looked out the car window to see a young woman, hair knotted at the nape of her neck, a white bonnet on top of her head with ties hanging free along the sides, dark blue dress and no shoes bending over in an immaculate garden. A sweet smile spread across her face when she glanced at us. Simple joy of connecting with this quiet plain woman, for that flash of a moment, filled me with happiness.

Embrace the simple life I told myself and serenity was restored. What about you? What do you do to make yourself feel better when you’re down? What are your stress management practices?

The Valkyrie and the Marine

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Kiara looked deep into her chosen one’s soul. She had to shake off her atypical sympathy. But the twinges in her heart and the heat between her thighs couldn’t be ignored.

Harrison’s lips were dry. His glaze held acknowledgement of equal attraction no doubt. A smile from him would be her undoing. Three steps, Kiara. Offer him immortality, toss him on Bright and take to the skies.

Lance in both hands she pushed the rod against his wide shoulder span. “Just to verify, what is your name?”

“Kiara, it’s time. Grab your Einherjar and let’s ride,” Skogul bellowed.

“Kiara.” His alluring whisper sailed on the wind.

jj Keller
Fantasies with spice and humor.
http://www.jj-keller.com

The Valkyrie and the Marine, The Wild Rose Press, July 18, 2012

Jewel Heist Diamonds used to be this girl’s best friend.

Dark Sun He’s almost an angel and she’s pure temptation. Cobblestone-Press

Trade Agreement LASR Best Book.
All rights reserved.

Forces of Nature

Destructive Forces

Be careful what you wish for…rain. We were challenged with a quick destructive summer storm.

It’s Saturday and I’m writing from the front-er-back porch today, because I’m looking at devastation created in my garden.

As you can see, the “last forever” fence we had installed a few days before isn’t guaranteed to stay put. Costly and inconvenient.

As my dog and I stood at the patio doors watching the grill, gas tank and all, fly across the patio, twist around in the air and land in a heap, we dreaded what was yet to come. It shouldn’t have been funny, but the expression on my Sheltie’s face as the appliance flew past was humorous. She cocked her head to watch the grill continue its journey to the end of the property.

Cold, pulsating fear arrived when some of the fence panels jetted through the twisting air mass and into the family room window. Shattering glass prompted us to seek shelter in a portion of the house without windows.

We rode out the storm. As I stare at the damage (the wait list for repairs is very long) I can’t believe how lucky we were and how much I sympathize for tornado victims who have lost everything.

Nature can bring beauty, but should not be taken for granted. Respect and fear the forces!

Before I get off my comfy chair and go inside I ask you, what kinds of experiences have you had with the brutal force of nature?

Yours,

jj Keller
Fantasies with spice and humor.
http://www.jj-keller.com

The Valkyrie and the Marine, The Wild Rose Press, July 18, 2012

Jewel Heist Diamonds used to be this girl’s best friend.

Dark Sun He’s almost an angel and she’s pure temptation. Cobblestone-Press

Trade Agreement LASR Best Book.
All rights reserved.

The Valkyrie and the Marine

Hi all. I’m so excited…just a few days until the release of The Valkyrie and the Marine.

Conditioned to not fall in love with her fallen warriors, Kiara cannot fight the attraction she has for Special Ops Marine, Harrison Lombard. When a sabotaged mission critically wounds Harrison he seeks revenge. Will his search lead him to his angel of mercy or death?
Kiara looked deep into her chosen one’s soul. She had to shake off her atypical sympathy. But the twinges in her heart and the heat between her thighs couldn’t be ignored.

Lance in both hands she pushed the rod against his wide shoulder span. “Just to verify, what is your name?”

“Kiara, it’s time. Grab your Einherjar and let’s ride,” Skogul bellowed.

“Kiara.” His alluring whisper sailed on the wind.

Praise for jj keller

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Ranked Best of the Best at Long and Short of it Reviews:

Ms. Keller throws you right into the heart of her plot then keeps our attention riveted while we hold our breath to find out what happens next…She is a first-class storyteller with a unique way of telling it. Her love scenes are evocative, sensual and sizzle on the page, while her romance between our hero and heroine is sweet and sensual.

~Larkspur, Long and Short Reviews

I felt for Georgina for here is a woman who will do anything to find freedom including running away. Now Jake is man so unusual for her it’s sweet to see them together.

~Melinda, Night Owl Reviews

The Tarot Card

Between the Lines ranked The Tarot Card: Fantastic, Stays on the Shelf

I have enjoyed every book I have read by JJ Keller and this one lives up to that reputation. If you have never read this author, this particular book would be a great one to start with! This is a wonderful, lighthearted, and fun quick read to start you day off well or to finish your day feeling good!

~Steph B., The Romance Studio

Holy Cow what a great read! Ms. Keller gives us a love at first sight story. Stein and Kerry make a great hero and heroine. I loved the characters, they were well developed and enjoyable to get to know. The writing style was great and was a credit to the author telling such a well written story confined in 148 short pages.

~Larkspur, Long and Short Reviews

The book doesn’t rely only on spice for its power- there is a complex plot and a really good sort-of-twist at the end. It left me with a smile on my face and a real sense of satisfaction. I’d say this is definitely a story I’d like to share with my friends –well worth a read. Enjoy!

~Vasiliki Scurfield, WRDF Reviews

Beastly Beauty

As most of you know this past month has been traumatic with my mother-in-law succumbing from cancer. I also ended my position at the university and my family relocated to a different part of Indiana. On the stress test scale, my level is very high. To counter act, I’ve taken up jogging in the morning.

Studies have proven an exercise buddy is the best way to get an adequate routine in place, and I had workout partners in Muncie at noon and in the evenings. However, at my new location I don’t have a workout partner, so I’ve been exercising solo. I’ve learned the walking trails of my new hood, created a route and have become very dependent on my MP3.

Many mornings the foggy mist is rolling from the ground, filtering into the sun just peaking above the water.

On a few mornings, I’ve passed a man shrouded in gray sweats walking at a quick clip. When the humidity makes the temperature feel like 92 the guy is wearing the same hoodie, turning away from me if we should pass.

Last Thursday I slowed my jog to a walk to scroll through the cool-down Adele songs, searching for fast paced tunes. With my head down, I flipped through looking for the next fast song when athletic shoes marked the concrete. Taken by surprise all of my husband’s (ex-cop) warnings flashed through my mind. I looked up.

Gray hoodie guy was directly in front of me. His face, previously hidden by his deep hood, was sharp and clear in the morning sun. Rows of snarled skin creased his left side. He quickly turned away and like one of my characters I sucked in a deep breath.

Regaining some composure I remembered manners, I said “Hi”, but he continued walking as if I wasn’t there.

I couldn’t help but think if this was a beauty and the beast kind of encounter. Have you ever been in a similar situation?

jj Keller Fantasies with spice and humor. http://www.jj-keller.com

The Valkyrie and the Marine, The Wild Rose Press, July 18 2012

Jewel Heist Diamonds used to be this girl’s best friend.

Dark Sun He’s almost an angel and she’s pure temptation. Cobblestone-Press

Materialistic Love

Materialistic Love?

I’m a romantic at heart; always trying to find the good in everyone and a happy ever after. However, I find it interesting how materialism (always a part of our culture) is such a large part of Valentine’s Day, the day in which a couple celebrates their love for each other.

: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Valentine

How did February 14^th come to be a day for lovers? Why candy, flowers, birds and cards?

The man above, on bent knee, is a Christian martyr named Valentine. There are two Valentines we are honoring on February 14^th: Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni. In the photo you’ll get a visual of Saint Valentine of Rome. He married people despite Claudius II’s law not to marry. He was executed for his beliefs.

Red is the color of martyrs and a symbol for love…hence red hearts.

Doves and lovebirds became a popular love symbol on V-Day when Chaucer mentions it in one of his literary works. Men were gallant in the Romantic Age era.

Cupid or Eros, handsome young man and son of Venus, quickly became a part of V-Day–as a comic winged image with hearts and arrows flying and piercing hearts to ignite love. I adore Cupids…because I’m a fan of mythology and handsome men.

V-Day cards have been around since early 1400 when a woman wrote to her guy. Then in 1800 V-Day cards were sold to the public.

Photo, a rare Esther Howland (circa 1987) borrowed from: http://www.emotionscards.com/museum/vals.html

And in 1901 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Valentine

What epitomizes courtly love more than a couple of Cupids setting a heart on fire?

This decade:

http://1st-valentines.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines-day-cards.html

Current traditions—Da Ta Da…on Valentine’s Day a couple will share their love with confection treats, cards, and typically gifts of flowers and possibly jewelry.

Once I got a vacuum sweeper. Any guys reading this blog, do not and I can’t emphasize this enough, do not buy your sweetheart a household appliance regardless how much you think she really wants it. Ladies, do you agree?

Although, a friend pointed out that flowers are overpriced, sweets put on the pounds so the vacuum didn’t sound so bad.

V-Day, to some, is about expectations. Some gals will hunt for a mate in January in hopes of celebrating V-Day with a bunch of red roses and a box of sweets. Some low life guys will dump their girlfriends simply because they don’t want to spend money on them or in fear they will expect the jewelry…especially the dreaded ring.

Both of these scenarios happened with close friends.

Do you think Saint Valentine would be rolling over in his grave? I believe his goal was to unite two people who had fallen in love and wanted to spend whatever time they had on Earth together. Now, it’s a hunt for a guy to spend the most romantic day of the year with or dump a gal because of the financial factor (and possibly fear).

In the 1980s, the diamond industry began to promote Valentine’s Day as an occasion for giving jewelry. In Jewel Heist I had the designed coveting a bag full of diamonds, before they were snatched by her current boyfriend. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have the artistic ability to design and create your own diamond jewelry?

What are your thoughts? Do you think Valentine’s Day has become too commercial and materialistic?

For me, every day when I walk into work I take a rear entrance. It is totally made of concrete and the last step before I open the doors into the interior of the building is an adorable rust heart. That little bit of orange-red in a heart shape brings me a rush of joy every time.

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