A Warming Cocktail at the Twelve Days of Christmas Blog Hop

Bronchitis has laid me low for a few weeks, so I haven't exactly been kicking it on the holiday party circuit. But now that I'm getting better, there is a drink that hits the spot. Perfect for people in cold weather (or who want to dream about cold weather), too! Spiked Spiced Russian Tea is a great combination of spices, tea, OJ and bourbon. The best part is that you can make a child-friendly version too, since you add the bourbon at the very end. It will warm you from the inside out: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spiked-spiced-russian-tea Oh, and mulled wine is always good, too!

Today I'm introducing you to From the Ashes of Atlanta by Jeanne Hardt
After losing his Atlanta home and family to the war, Confederate soldier, Jeb Carter, somehow wakes up in a Boston hospital. Alone, desperate, and with a badly broken leg, he pretends to be mute to save himself from those he hates—Yankees.

Gwen Abbott, a student at Boston Women’s Medical College, is elated when she’s allowed to study under the guidance of a prominent doctor at Massachusetts General. While forced into a courtship with a man she can scarcely tolerate, her thoughts are consumed with their mysterious new patient. If only he could talk.

Two strangers from different worlds, joined by fate. Perhaps love can speak without words and win a war without a single shot being fired. Pick up a copy today from Amazon.

As part of The 12 Days of Christmas celebration, Jeanne donated an autographed paperback copy of Marked, paired with a $10 Starbucks card from Jessica Jefferson to the prize list. Click HERE for this and many more random drawings. To follow the celebration, find a new recipe, pick up a holiday decorating or shopping tip, click HERE.

About the Author

After moving to Tennessee in the early 1990's, I have fallen in love with the South and its history. I moved here from Idaho... with the intent of pursuing a career in music and acting, but in 2010 discovered my true love...Writing. I am now a member of Romance Writers of America and my local chapter, Music City Romance Writers. My hope and dream is to one day have a Jeanne Hardt novel in every home. I am a lover of happy endings, but my stories are by no means, "fluff." Life has its ups and downs, and so do my books.

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