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Welcome to the Lucky 13 Trick or Treat Blog Hop! This hop features a bag of tricks and a bag of treats, and it just so happens I have one of each. I’m also sharing one of my favorite recipes (it’s both a treat AND a trick around our house…muahhahaa!) so keep reading for lots of goodies, including a gift card giveaway!
**GIVEAWAY CLOSED** Thank you for all the awesome comments…you guys rock! As for our giveaway, random.org has spoken and Daniel M. is our winner. Congratulations, Daniel!
There are two categories of books for this giveaway. Tricks include paranormal, science fiction, BDSM, and suspense. Treats are composed of sweet romance, inspirations, contemporary, or historical.
Here’s my Trick…
RUBY HILL
One reunion. One ghost. One night that will change everything…
From her earliest memories, Ashley Pearce has been drawn to Ruby Hill Lunatic Asylum, and she’s not the only one. Decades after the abandoned hospital ended its institutional reign of torture and neglect, something lurks in the shadows. Since she’s a paranormal investigator, it’s Ashley’s job to find out what.
Crime scene expert Corbin Malone doesn’t believe in ghosts. A born skeptic, he has no interest in entertaining the hype surrounding the mysterious deaths at Ruby Hill, but he won’t turn his back while more women die. He agrees to an overnight investigation, never expecting his first encounter would be with the woman he pushed away a year ago. But when he discovers Ashley is a target, he learns his greatest fear isn’t living with his own demons, but losing her for good.
Find it @ Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes | Goodreads
…And my Treat
HER WICKED SIN (A Sins of Salem Novel)
SALEM, MA 1692
On a moonless night, he rides into the winter forest on his beast as black as midnight….
Dashing stranger, Henry Dunham, comes to Salem on a mysterious errand, but is thrown from his horse in the dead of night and rescued by the local Puritan midwife, Lydia Colson.
Haunted by her past, Lydia is running from her own dark secrets, avoiding intrusive questions by pretending her dead husband is simply…away. But when she and Henry are caught in a compromising situation, one punishable by Puritan law, he saves her from scandal by claiming to be her errant spouse…and claiming her bed.
Forced to fake a marriage, Lydia and Henry find their passion overwhelming and their vows a little too real. As their lies become truths, a witch hunt closes in on Lydia, threatening not only their burgeoning love, but her life.
Find it @ Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes | Goodreads
Spicy Cajun Stuffed Jalapenos
These are an absolute favorite around our house. Some of the kids won’t touch them, and a couple of us love them no matter how hot they are. But whether you eat them or not, the entertainment value is out of this world. Why? Because I make them so some are hotter than others, and there’s no way to tell which ones are on fire until the person who ate it starts turning red and screaming for water. See? FUNNY! These are really easy, though, and if you’re not a fan of hot stuff or torturing your loved ones, you can make these mild and they’re still delicious.
Ingredients:
- 16 large jalapeno peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons of cajun seasoning
- 1 pound bacon, cooked partway
- toothpicks
Directions:
- Wash the jalapenos and halve them longways. This is the part where you can decide whether you’re going to make them TRICKS or TREATS: remove the seeds. If you take out all the seeds and the white membrane, they’ll be relatively mild. If you don’t do such a thorough job, some of them will be blistering hot. (Note: Use gloves if you have sensitive skin or plan to rub your eyes anytime in the next 2-3 days…these suckers can BURN.)
- Cover a large baking pan with aluminum foil (not required, but helps with cleanup).
- In a mixer, combine the cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Add cajun seasoning to taste. (The more you add, the hotter it’ll be.) Mix well.
- Use a butter knife to fill the jalapenos with the cheese mixture. Place the filled jalapenos on the baking sheet.
- Place a short length of half-cooked bacon on each jalapeno. (I normally tear my bacon so it’s the same length as the pepper). Stab with a toothpick to secure.
- Place in a 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp and peppers soften.
- Eat, enjoy, and laugh when someone gets a hot one. 🙂
Now, while you’re enjoying those, if you’d like to scare up a prize or two be sure to visit the other stops on the hop, which you can find by clicking here.
Lucky 13 Giveaway
To enter the tour-wide giveaway, click here.
To enter to win a $13 gift card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble, simply leave a comment and let me know which one of my books most appeals to you: the TRICK (Ruby Hill) or the TREAT (Her Wicked Sin). I would also greatly appreciate if you’d consider following my blog (the box is in the upper left sidebar), liking me on Facebook, or following me on Twitter, but all you really have to do is leave a comment. (And let me know who wants some of those jalapenos!)
Ooh,hard to choose! If I had to pick,it would be the trick,Ruby Hill.Sounds right up my alley. Oh and pass me some of those jalapenos please!
I think ‘Her Wicked Sin’ sounds great! I already follow via email: mestith at gmail dot com
Thanks for the giveaway!!
I had already scoped out Ruby Hill. I loved that it was set in a lunatic asylum. Also, I am making your poppers tomorrow for football snacking and a Sons of Anarchy marathon. Yum!
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Oh I think I would like the “trick” with a side of Jalapenos. Yum! I follow by email, proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com and facebook.
I think I would have to go for the trick, without the jalapenos though – sorry.
I would like the trick~
Also, I odn’t eat jalapenos…I like hot stuff, but even that’s too much for me! D:
I follow via Twitter @xoxSadique
the treat i think. and i will read it while eating the jalapenos. 🙂
tammy ramey
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HER WICKED SIN sounds awesome! Thanks
I’d pick Her Wicked Sin. And no jalapenos for me.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would like the Treat 🙂 and your recipe sound yummy! I will need to try them thanks for the giveaway 🙂
I’ve never been a fan of jalapenos, but I think I would have to give this a chance just to see how it tastes! Thanks for joining the hop!
I like Trick. Your recipe sounds great. Thank you
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I love anything hot and spicy, so I’ll take those jalapenos with Her Wicked Sin.
Oh, both your trick and your treat sound great! And must try that recipe, too.
It was hard to choose betwee the two but i think Ruby Hill appealed to me the most & i would LOVE to try that jalapeno recipe. I am out of Jalap’s for the year but I might need to go see if i can find some at the store. I am the one in the house that loves them.
I really like Ruby Hill, sounds like something I’d definitely read. Great recipe btw, lit sounds delicious!
Also liked you on facebook! 🙂
Great Blog Hop. I like them both but I’m leaning more toward the Treat , Her Wicked Sin. Thanks for the opportunity. The recipe sounds amazing. I love collecting tasty recipes and then making them. Anything to add to my calorie intake,. lol
Carol L
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Forgot to mention I’m a follower of your blog Sarah.
Carol L
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So much fun!! I follow the blog, twitter and facebook page 🙂 Just because I wanted to 🙂 I have to say it was a hard choice but I would have to pick the Trick! (And not just because I have the same name as the heroine lol) I love paranormal stuff!!
Happy Halloween!!
Ashley A
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Thanks for sharing the recipe. I think it all sounds great 🙂
Thanks 🙂
lorih824 at yahoo dot com
Looks tasty
Her wicked sin
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
Her Wicked Sin looks awesome! n.kuhn.acn@gmail.com
Both sound great, I’d love Ruby Hill. Thanks.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
Both books are great read, so everyone will be a winner!
I like the treat. Her Wicked Sin sounds fantastic. I love the Puritan aspect and the dangerous affair feel to it.
Thanks for the giveaway.
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Both the trick and the treat were marvelous reads and sound like absolutely intriguing stories. Can’t wait to read more of each of them. So glad you stopped by my blog so I discovered both of them.
Both sound fantastic, but if forced to choose, I’d probably go with the Treat (Her Wicked Sin). I’m also a HUGE fan of jalapenos, so I’ll DEFINITELY be trying these out! 🙂
I’m a fan of you on Facebook (Marie Haney) and I follow you on Twitter (poshpow). Thank you so much for sharing and for a great giveaway! 🙂
Both trick and treat sound awesome, but Ruby Hill interested me more xD I love your writing 😉 And thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win xD
They both sound great, but I’m leaning towards your TREAT (Her Wicked Sin).
Thanks for the giveaway! =)
Treat! Her wicked sin sounds amazing! Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
Trick- Ruby Hill sounds amazing! Fan on FB and following on Twitter.
I’ll take the TRICK with Ruby Hill. Would you believe I’ve never eaten jalapenos?
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Both… but if I only get to pick one.. TRICK (Ruby Hill) is the winner:)
Trick sounds good! 🙂 I’m an email subscriber.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I am more of a treat person! Long time subscriber!
Mel
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Ooh,hard to choose! If I had to pick,it would be the trick,Ruby Hill.Sounds right up my alley. Oh and pass me some of those jalapenos please!
Her Wicked Sin sounds really good. I am going to have to pass on the jalapenos though, not a fan of them.
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The trick!!
The trick sounds great – Her Wicked Sin. The jalapenos look amazing!
I think I would choose Treat! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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I guess the TRICK by Ruby Hill
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Her Wicked Sin sounds like a real TREAT to me.
twitter @realityisnovel
The Trick, Ruby Hill, because once I saw lunatic asylum I went “Sign me up!!”
p.s. Would love to try the jalapeno recipe 🙂
I’d definitely choose Ruby Hill! I love a good ghost story!
Trick or Treat???? In this case, it’s a difficult decision. I’ve had my eye on both books wanting to read them. But I’ll go with ‘trick’. I really enjoyed your “12 Reasons …..Lunatic Asylums” post so Ruby Hill has been on my mind most recently. Thanks!
Your Stuffed Jalapenos looks like a great quick & easy recipe. Of course, anything is better with bacon. 🙂 I’ll definitely be trying these for our next football get together. Thanks!
Thank you so much for being a part of this fun and awesome blog hop!!
livvie_v@yahoo.com
Treat sounds great! Thanks!
katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com
The Trick book, Ruby Hill, sounds great!
Thanks for the giveaway!
the book hop and then love to read
The Trick.
Thanks for the chance to win!
The Trick, Ruby Hill for me
I would go with the Trick because the abandoned hospital sounds really interesting.
I would pick the Treat. Her Wicked Sin sounds great.
The treat, *Her Wicked Sin*, sounds good.
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I’m drooling over your cajun recipe! Yummy good!
Your trick and your treat sound scary good too! Thanks for the awesome giveaway. I’m already following by email and twitter:)
I would pick Ruby Hill. It sounds like my type of read.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Ruby Hill would be my pick. Even if it is the trick!
thanks for a great giveaway. Treat 🙂
jessicaoz(at)hotmail(dot)com
i think i would prefer the treat one^^ ,i’man email folower and it’s not really a dish for me^^
thank you a lot for the giveaway
Both books appeal to me, but I really love the “trick” book. I already follow your blog. Thanks so very much for the great giveaway and the wonderful recipe. I’ll be getting the ingredients TODAY (it’s grocery day for me).
They both sound like great books but I think I’d prefer the trick book Ruby Hill. As for those peppers, I will be saving this recipe because the boyfriend LOVES things like those.
Thanks for the giveaway
I think Ruby Hill looks great! Thanks for this great giveaway and sharing the recipe!
I am not sure there is a wrong answer…TRICK!!
Both… but if I only get to pick one.. TRICK (Ruby Hill) is the winner:)
I would choose the Treat. And I can’t wait to try those jalapenos.
I like both books but I choose Ruby Hill. It sounds like an interesting ghost story. Thanks for the giveaway. FB/Twitter/email follower
Hard to choose, but Her Wicked Sin really grabs my attention.
I love the paranormal books so of course I choose the TRICK. Thanks for the chance to win. reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I’ll take the trick! Mmm jalapenos!
Treat looks great. I love jalapeno poppers no bacon for me.
the treat, always like reading about salem
I think that Ruby Hill looks very intriguing! I like supernatural fiction a lot!
I’m a huge fan of jalapeno poppers and well Bacon…my favorite! If I could I would top everything with bacon! Yum!
The TRICK (Ruby Hill)!
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
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Her Wicked Sin sounds very good(I guess I like my treats).
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I prefer Trick. Sounds great!
I’d like Her Wicked Sin the most. I’d love some of those jalapeno’s. Send them air-mail, quick!
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This is so fun and exciting! Happy Halloween to ya all! Thanks for the fun and goodies! 🙂 I love the sound of Her Wicked Sin. This one sounds right up my alley! Thank you!
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Thank you for the Halloween giveaway.
The Ruby Hill book sounds like a read I’d really enjoy, especially since there’s an abandoned psychiatric hospital that’s allegedly haunted less than an hour away from me!
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I like your page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tara.carlson.925)
I follow you on Twitter (@TKC4242) – and I love jalapenos!
Well, I really like the way both sound, but I am in more of a treat mood at the moment and have already picked up Her Wicked Sin. 😉
I am not a fan of jalapenos, so none for me, thanks.
I already follow you several ways.
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
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Her Wicked Sin sounds wonderful!
Thank you for participating in the hop!