Birthdays and One Good Catch

I missed being a Valentine's Day baby by 26.5 hours. (Today, February 16 is my birthday.) It was probably a good thing though, as going out for dinner on Valentine's Day is nearly impossible without reservations and it's extremely crowded.

However, my husband wanted me to have a fun time anyway, so we ventured to Wilmington on Valentine's Day. We did eat out (lunch reservations at our favorite place downtown, The Riverboat Landing) and picked up dinner from The Mellow Mushroom before heading home. In between was some shopping, a trip to the aquarium, and my favorite place, The Serpentarium. Located in downtown Wilmington, it houses an assortment of reptiles, including most of the world's poisonous snakes. (In case of earthquake or hurricane, do not take refuge there!)

Between the Serpentarium and the aquarium, I took a lot of photos:

Smile for the camera!

Can you guess what it is?

You're looking at the open mouth of a snapping turtle that was over 4' long.

I also have a fascination with jellyfish.

I'm like a kid in a candy store!

Hugs to my husband for letting me indulge in photos, critters, and more on Saturday!

Heather Gardner revealed her cover last Friday -

One Good Catch

 A Maguire’s Corner novel

Title: One Good Catch

Author: Heather M. Gardner

Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense

Publisher: InkSpell Publishing

Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

Release Date: March 13, 2015

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Ignoring a recent trauma that is affecting her everyday life, ER Doctor Kate Maguire engages in some high risk activities, but putting herself in these dangerous situations isn’t enough to feed her edginess. She needs something more. When her brother’s high school best friend comes back to town, it’s her chance for a ‘no strings attached’ fling with the man who still headlines in all her best dreams.

Rhys MacGrath’s days of one-night-stands are long over. The pro-football player might be side-lined at rehab for a shoulder injury, but that doesn’t mean he can’t admire and desire the all-grown-up, so-damn-hot, version of the tomboy he once knew. His sudden interest in Kate might be aggravating his best friend, who doesn’t approve, but it’s her indifference that’s driving Rhys crazy.

Everything heats up when Kate’s nosy nature sets her in the line of fire of an arsonist forcing them to deal with more than just the sparks igniting between them.

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Heather M. Gardner's love of books began on the hand-woven rugs of her small town library where her mother worked. There she had a never-ending supply of stories to read at her fingertips. As a teen, her favorite genres to curl up with were romance and mysteries. When she started to create her own stories, they were the perfect fit.

Heather resides in New York with her best friend who is also her husband, plus her talented and handsome son. She is currently owned by four stray cats. Heather's a full-time mom, works part-time from home, a chocolate enthusiast, coffee junkie, cat addict, book hoarder and fluent in sarcasm.

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