I like “ly” words and I cannot lie.
It’s adverbs that I can’t deny…

Confession time:  I really like using adverbs in my writing, especially the “ly” ones.

You’re not supposed to…or at the very least, it’s suggested that you keep them to a minimum. :animenope

But they’re just so much fun & they roll so easily off the tongue & fingertips.

(In case you hadn’t noticed, I’ve already used about seven of them in this post. :seesawkiss )

Here are a few that I catch myself using on a fairly regular basis…

completely

seriously

lovely

actually

loudly

softly

gently

quickly

quietly

soundly

finally

usually

carefully

thoughtlessly

happily

lately

And some that don’t end in “ly” but are adverbs all the same…

almost

already

very

often

quite

so

Can you think of any I use on a regular basis that I may have missed? :animpeekaboo

Or even more that I may want to use in the future? :lipstick

My stupid cold kept me from posting about this sooner, but it’s still a great bit of news, so we can still celebrate! :cheerswedding

Kathy’s Review Corner named my “Gimme Shelter” novella (from Lori Foster’s ANIMAL ATTRACTION benefit anthology) one of her Gems of 2013!

Thanks so much for the wonderful honor, Kathy! :lipstick

This is very exciting news, not only because I adored working on Dean & Erica’s story, but because it helps to draw attention back to a collection of sexy, animal-infused stories that raises funds for a very good cause! :lovecat

In case you need a refresher…

“Gimme Shelter” novella
in the ANIMAL ATTRACTION anthology
HQN ~ June 2013
ISBNs 0-373-73206-6/978-0-373-73206-7

Four of today’s most popular romance authors join forces to help homeless animals by bringing you four sizzling tales of finding love unexpectedly—with a little help from man’s best friend.

***All Author and Agent proceeds from sales of this book will benefit the Animal Adoption Foundation, a no-kill animal shelter in Hamilton, Ohio.***

About “Gimme Shelter”…

When animal lover Erica Castillo’s sexy neighbor shows up on her doorstep at midnight, in the pouring rain, with three tiny kittens cradled in his strong arms, she can’t turn him away.  But will Dean Maxwell’s rescue efforts make him a temporary hero…or the forever kind?

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