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Authors in Bloom #BlogHOP #Gardening #Recipes

3/27/2017

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Thank you for hopping over to my blog today! Today I'm sharing  Rachael Riley's special strawberry drink recipe, which lead to the title of the book, Strawberry Kisses. ​

Strawberry-Ginger Caipirosca
10 fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
15 fresh mint leaves
1/4 lime, cut into 4 pieces
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups cracked ice
1/2 cup vodka

Put the lime, strawberries, mint, ginger and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, crush lime, strawberries, mint, ginger & sugar until the strawberries are almost pureed.
Add ice & vodka and shake well.
Fill glass with ice, and add cocktail. Garnish with lime wedge and mint leaf. Feel free to modify by adding more/less of each ingredient until the drink matches your preference.
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Rachael Riley is back home in Rocky Harbor, but she’s not the same woman she once was…
 
After being rescued from an abusive relationship, Rachael is nothing more than a shadow of her true self. The only place she manages to find some degree of comfort is in the kitchen, hiding behind her apron as she continues to shut everyone out. Her foster sister knows that the real Rachael has been broken and reaches out by signing her up for self-defense classes with the hope of getting her outgoing, confident and nosey older sister back.
 
Jake Morgan has done more than his time and is finally free of his past…
 
Teaching self-defense is Jake’s way of giving back, compensating for what has been taken away from him years ago. He’s well aware that most women in his class have a backstory, and avoids getting emotionally involved by keeping his distance—until a beautiful, blue-eyed woman walks in. Jake is instantly drawn to Rachael and sees the inner confidence she tries to hide behind her blonde bangs and hunched shoulders.
 
Wanting to know the story hidden behind those blue eyes, Jake sets out to break down every barrier Rachael has built…
 
As Jake helps Rachael find the strength she once had, a secret of his past is revealed and threatens to ruin the safety they have found in each other. There’s more connecting them than just their mutual attraction. Once their pasts finally collide, revealing a devastating truth, Jake’s feelings and commitment toward Rachael is put to the ultimate test.
 
There is no guarantee when it comes to love, but sometimes all a broken heart needs to heal is sweet strawberry kisses…
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For a chance to win a digital copy of Staying Grounded, the first of the Rocky Harbor novels (although each is a stand alone), be sure to subscribe to my mailing list and leave a comment on this post letting me know you signed up. Those who comment throughout the Blog Hop are eligible for the grand prize...an ereader and a $25 gift card! Please leave your email in the comment section so we can contact you if you win. Winners of the ereader and gift card will be posted on Dianne Venetta and the last BloominThyme website.

Be sure to check out the list of blog hops here. 


24 Comments
Nancy Loring
3/27/2017 11:19:57 pm

I subscribe to your newsletter nancyloring317@gmail.com

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Marianne Rice
3/28/2017 06:27:33 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Nancy!

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Rachael Clemons
3/28/2017 01:56:13 pm

I subscribed! Thanks for the chance and doing the hop. rc12d@yahoo.com

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Marianne Rice
3/28/2017 06:28:01 pm

Hi Rachael. Thank you for stopping by!

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Sharon Guagliardo
3/28/2017 05:36:20 pm

Thank you for this fun Hop. Love that recipe. I am already on your mailing list. catwoman-1(at)comcast(dot)net

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Marianne Rice
3/28/2017 06:28:30 pm

It's amazing! Something about fresh ginger...yum!

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Sharon Guagliardo
3/29/2017 11:05:54 pm

Yes, I always have a knob or two of ginger in my freezer!!

Judy Cox
3/31/2017 03:54:52 pm

Thanks for participating in this hop. This drink looks really refreshing.

I signed up for your newsletter also.

Judy Cox
magnolias_1(at)msn(dot)com

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Marianne Rice
4/1/2017 09:03:00 am

Thank you, Judy! Good luck!

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joy f
3/31/2017 08:25:10 pm

Thanks for the chance.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

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Marianne Rice
4/1/2017 09:03:24 am

Hi Joy,
Thank you for stopping by!

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Christina Riggs
4/1/2017 12:55:16 pm

I signed up for your newsletter. I'll try that cocktail.
Christina / whistleinthewind74@hotmail.com

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Marianne Rice
4/2/2017 05:16:30 pm

You'll love it! And it's easy to add/lessen ingredients depending on taste.

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Laura McGee
4/1/2017 03:48:36 pm

Signed up for the newsletter. Lrskt@yahoo.com

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Marianne Rice
4/2/2017 05:16:52 pm

Thank you for stopping by, Laura!

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BookAttict
4/2/2017 04:38:42 pm

Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth(at)bookattict(dot)com (subscribed)

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Marianne Rice
4/2/2017 05:17:15 pm

Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for stopping by!

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bn100
4/2/2017 11:55:37 pm

interesting
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Desiree
4/3/2017 06:10:31 pm

I'm already subscribed to your newsletter! Thanks for the giveaway! 💖
bunnyclem(at)gmail(dot)com

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Emily Smith
4/3/2017 07:48:20 pm

Looks yummy! I'm always down for a great cocktail. :) Thanks for the recipe. I subscribed to your newsletter. turtleemiwee(at)hotmail(dot)com

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darla
4/3/2017 10:08:18 pm

already sub

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Jeanna Massman
4/3/2017 10:35:50 pm

Already a subscriber! jeanna_massman(at)hotmail(dot)com

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Catherine Chant link
4/4/2017 05:10:35 pm

Thanks for the awesome recipe! cchant86 @ yahoo.com

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Rhi link
4/5/2017 10:31:12 am

Thank you for the yummy drink recipe! It sounds awesome for spring/summer. I subscribed to your newsletter. vipersweb (at)gmail (dot)Com

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