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FREE EBOOK (March 18th-22nd

3/18/2020

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​There will always be something special about your first love. Years can pass; but memories and emotions are hard to shake. There is a fire lit inside of you, waiting to be put out.

But what if you had a second chance with your first true love…?

Author Mandi Gale is struggling to find her muse and finish her romance novel. That is, until she is brought back together with her former best friend from high school —the guy she was secretly in love with.

Adam Scott is a professional boxer, rising through the WBA ranks and currently undefeated. He seems smitten and amazed to be reunited with Mandi, sweeping her into an inspiring, erotic whirlwind romance. But he has secrets back home that puts a wedge between them.

Can Adam continue winning matches without his good luck charm? Can Mandi finish her story without her muse?

The real question is: is love enough to bring two soulmates back together?

**Warning: Book contains some content that's only suitable for adults.**
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY 2020

3/17/2020

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Shamrocked Shooter Recipe

Recipe by The Spruce Eats

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  • Total:3 mins
  • Prep:3 mins
  • Cook:0 mins
  • Yield:2 shots (2 servings)
Ingredients
  • 2 ounces melon liqueur (Midori)
  • 1/2 ounce Irish whiskey (Tullamore Dew)
  • 1/2 ounce Irish cream liqueur (Carolans)
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 shots (2 servings)Amount per serving
Calories274
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 6mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 33g12%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Protein 0gCalcium 1mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Steps to Make It


1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
3. Shake very well.
4. Strain into a shot glass.
​5. Serve and enjoy!

Tips
  • Once mixed, the recipe will produce a volume around 3 1/2 ounces, which should fill two average-sized shot glasses with a little left over. You can easily double the recipe and shake up four shots in a single shaker.
  • The recommended brands of liquor are great suggestions, though there are many nice options for each that you can explore as well. For instance, Baileys is a very popular Irish cream, Bols makes an electric green melon liqueur that rivals Midori, and Jameson is always a nice choice for Irish whiskey drinks.
  • Make the shot just a little smoother by serving it in frosty shot glasses. Keep a few in the freezer so they're always ready when you want to mix up a drink.
Recipe Variations
  • This shot is almost too good to drink in one gulp! Savor the creamy taste by straining it into a chilled cocktail glass for a beautiful green martini-style drink.
  • It's also a delicious sipper when served on the rocks in an old-fashioned glass. In this case, pouring a full shot (1 1/2 ounces) of whiskey is a great idea!
  • Substitute the Irish cream with RumChata if you like. The shot will retain the rich creaminess and the taste will be nearly identical.
  • Not a fan of whiskey? Try the shooter with brandy, rum, or vodka. You may be losing one "Irish" ingredient, but the green color will still fit the St. Patrick's Day theme perfectly.
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PRETTY BIRD

3/10/2020

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P  R  E  T  T  Y    B  I  R  D


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Kenna loses her forever, Derrick, in a tragic plane crash that kills everyone on board—150 people, including the love of her life. People keep calling her lucky, but she feels the opposite. Now she has to move on with her life without Derrick in it and no strategy for getting past this senseless tragedy.

Investigators tip her off that there may be more to the story… behind the crash, the menacing Company that controls people, and even her dead boyfriend.

When someone tries to kill Kenna again in her own home, she is shocked into action and starts to uncover the truth about the corruption and craziness around her, finding herself and her heart again in the process. They say that time heals all wounds. Kenna has a chance to find out if that is really true.

**Warning: Book contains some content that's only suitable for adults.**
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FIRST AND ONLY

3/3/2020

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F  I  R  S  T    A  N  D    O  N  L  Y


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There will always be something special about your first love. Years can pass; but memories and emotions are hard to shake. There is a fire lit inside of you, waiting to be put out.

But what if you had a second chance with your first true love…?

Author Mandi Gale is struggling to find her muse and finish her romance novel. That is, until she is brought back together with her former best friend from high school —the guy she was secretly in love with.

Adam Scott is a professional boxer, rising through the WBA ranks and currently undefeated. He seems smitten and amazed to be reunited with Mandi, sweeping her into an inspiring, erotic whirlwind romance. But he has secrets back home that puts a wedge between them.

Can Adam continue winning matches without his good luck charm? Can Mandi finish her story without her muse?

The real question is: is love enough to bring two soulmates back together?

**Warning: Book contains some content that's only suitable for adults.**
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9 Gifts to Buy Your Girlfriend For Valentine's Day

2/10/2020

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THE BEST GIFTS TO BUY YOUR GIRLFRIEND
​FOR VALENTINE'S DAY


1. Victoria's Secret. What girl doesn't love something sexy or cute from Victoria's Secret or PINK?
2. Jewelry. When in doubt, buy jewelry. 
3. Shoes. If she loves Nike's, buy her a pair. If she loves heels, buy her a pair. If you're willing to spend a serious chunk of money, buy her Christian Louboutin heels.

4. Perfume and Lotion from Bath & Body Works. Pick out the best scent and wrap it up! This is a perfect gift to pair with flowers or balloons. 
5. Louis Vuitton, Chanel or Gucci. If you don't mind spending a chunk of money on your lover, buy her a Louis Vuitton or Gucci purse and she will fall in love with you even more. 
6. Chanel C
hance Eau Fraîche. The best smelling perfume ever, and it comes in a really cute Chanel box. 
7. Makeup. Is she makeup obsessed? Buy her something (preferably an eyeshadow palette) from Jeffree Star Cosmetics, Chanel, Dior, Huda Beauty, Kylie Cosmetics, Marc Jacobs, Urban Decay or any other high-end makeup company. 
8. Alex and Ani Bracelet. Extremely cute charm bracelets.
9. Dyson Hair Dryer. A hair dryer for Valentine's Day? This is the TOP-OF-THE-LINE hair dryer retailing for around $400. 
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13 Relationship Deal Breakers

2/10/2020

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1. Poor hygiene. Please take a shower (and use soap), trim your beard or shave it off, take care of your hair and use deodorant. It's quite easy to fall into a personal hygiene routine. Take the time to take care of yourself, or you'll definitely lose the one you love... or not even get the one you love. 
2. Anger issues/abusive. No one has the time or tolerance to deal with anger fueled pin heads who love to abuse women. Next. 
3. Infidelity. If you want to have your freedom, then why even be in a relationship? Cheater cheater pumpkin eater. No one likes an unfaithful douche bag. 
4. Liars. Please know, I'm not stupid. Don't lie to me. I will find out the truth and I will call you out on your bullshit. What I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate more than anything is a liar. What I hate even more is a person who actually believes their own lies. Women are smart. Very smart. You don't give us enough credit. We find out everything sooner or later. 
5. Selfishness. Enough said. 
6. Raging alcoholic. It's unattractive to be drunk all of the time. Being an alcoholic is a serious disease.  Take care of yourself. 
7. Not funny.
You have to be able to make me laugh. I repeat. You have to be able to make me laugh. If not, then it's not meant to be. 
8. Bad grammar. One of my biggest pet peeves is someone who texts me and they can't form a sentence properly. I understand it happens sometimes and we all rush or don't pay close attention... but if you're actually just terrible with grammar, I will notice. 
9. Name calling. If you're being a jerk, you bet your ass I'm going to tell you. What I mean by name calling is things like whore, slut, no-good-piece-of-shit, ugly, unworthy and more vicious and uncalled for names. It's not nice. Be nice. 
10. Unaware of key facts. My middle name is May. I was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. My favorite flower is a daisy. I'm obsessed with makeup, sloths, lifting and shopping. I've always wanted to travel to Italy. I have three cats and one dog. My niece's names are Melissa, Mariah, Aubrey and McKenna. My nephew's name is Jayce. Facts about your significant other are important. Little or big, they're all important. If you're unaware of key facts that make your loved one the person they are, then you're a self-centered ass.
11. Body shaming assholes. I have curves. Some girls don't. I have big thighs. Some girls don't. Every woman is different and every woman is beautiful exactly the way they are. Don't ever tell them differently. Be respectful. 
12. Irresponsible with money. If you buy a jet ski instead of paying rent this month, you're irresponsible with money. Pay your bills. Save up for the jet ski and purchase it when you have the respectable amount of funds. Responsibilities before luxuries. 
13. Attached to their phone. Pet peeve #2: Someone who is always on their cell phone. OMGOMGOMG! I hate this more than anything... You don't need to be tweeting and posting pictures on Instagram every 2 minutes. Get off your phone. Enjoy the day. Enjoy the company you have. Life is too short to be creeping on someone's Facebook or tweeting about the new blanket you just got. 
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YOU OR HIM?

7/24/2019

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You love him. He came into your life and saved you, changed you for the better. You were in a tough place and ready to give up. He came out of nowhere and made you see all the good in yourself. He gave you your life back. ​

But... he was also toxic... too toxic for you. You don’t want to let him go because you owe him everything for picking up your pieces and opening your eyes to your real worth and beauty.  You’re stuck. Confused. What do you do? You love him too much. You don’t think you can be whole without him.

He has demons he’s fighting. They are taking over, controlling him, brainwashing him. He’s not the same. He’s not the man you fell so madly in love with. You want to help him fight them off, like he did for you, but you’re drained. You already went to war with him and he surrendered, giving up on himself. He refused your help. He refused to be saved. In the end, he turned his back on you.  

So, when is it time to move on? That’s the million dollar question. Just know, you’ll be okay without him. Sometimes people have to learn to help themselves. You can’t save everyone.

It’s him or you. Who will you choose? 

Sometimes people come into your life and save you. They change you for the better. They fix all your broken pieces. But, then they leave, their presence still lingers. Still has a finger around your heart. It hurts. You cry. You feel heartbroken. The next day is easier. The day after that is even easier. Then one day, you’ll wake up, and finally be able to breathe again.

Choose yourself.
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10 Movies That Will Make You Ugly Cry

7/24/2019

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We all need a good cry once in a while. This blog post was only supposed to be 5 Movies That Will Make You Ugly Cry... BUT... it turned into 10 AND extras...

Here are 10 Movies That Will Make You Ugly Cry


1. P.S. I Love You

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This movie... This movie makes me cry every time I watch it. I will burst into tears and look like a blubbery mess.  Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler does a fantastic job in this movie! If you want a good ugly cry, then this is the #1 movie to choose.

A young woman loses her husband and has trouble getting through the pain and letting him go. Later in the movie, she discovers that her husband left her letters that take her on an emotional journey to try to ease her pain and help more slowly move on with her life without him.

Here is the last letter he sends her. It pulls at my heart so badly, by just reading it I want to burst into tears. Don't read it if you don't want the ending spoiled for you.
Dear Holly,

I don’t have much time. I don’t mean literally, I mean, you’re out buying ice cream and you’ll be home soon. I have a feeling this is gonna be the last letter, because there is only one thing left to tell you. It isn’t to go down memory lane or make you buy a lamp, you can take care of yourself without any help from me. It’s to tell you how much you move me, how you’ve changed me. You made me a man, by loving me, Holly. And for that, I am eternally grateful, literally. If you can promise me anything, promise me that whenever you’re sad, or unsure, or you lose complete faith, that you’ll try to see yourself through my eyes. Thank you for the honor of being my wife. I’m a man with no regrets. How lucky am I. You made my life, Holly. But I’m just a chapter in yours. There’ll be more. I promise. So here it comes, the big one: Don’t be afraid to fall in love again. Watch out for that signal, when life as you know it ends.

P.S. I will always love you.



2. Southpaw

First off, I'm a huge fan of both Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams. They're both amazing actors and hit the ball out of the park with this movie.

A professional boxer loses his wife in a terrible and heart-wrenching accident, sending him spiraling downward. Soon after, protective services takes his daughter away from him.

After losing his wife, his daughter, and his riches, he tries to get his life back on track and get back into the ring.

Grab some tissues, because this movie is an emotional roller-coaster.

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The more you get hit, the harder you fight.

3. The Green Mile

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Tom Hanks did a phenomenal job with this film, as I'm sure a lot of people know. Who hasn't seen this movie? I bet most have. 

Filmed in 1999, this fantasy crime drama was based off of Stephen King's novel (same name). The main character gets a new inmate put into his custody. Unlike most who are in custody, this new inmate, John, is a caring and gentle soul who was convicted to death for an awful crime he allegedly did. 

4. Marley & Me

Movies about dogs always kill my heart, this one especially.

A married couple adopts a puppy, Marley, who is not the most well-behaved fur baby. The cute little puppy grows bigger and bigger, wrecking havoc around the house.

Marley becomes a huge indispensable part of the family, even with his disobeying behavior.

As time passes, the family dog ages and shows signs of health problems, which impacts the family drastically.
A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.
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5. The Vow

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Leo and Paige are madly in love with each other.   After a sudden car crash, Paige is left without her memories of Leo.

Never give up on true love.

Leo is determined to get Paige's memories back, and Paige commits to getting to know her husband again, while her past life, the life she still remembers so clearly, threatens to pull her back in.
I vow to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love. And to always know in the deepest part of my soul that no matter what challenges might carry us apart, we will always find our way back to each other.

6. Stepmom

A mother who is terminally ill, must settle with the fact that her ex-husband's new lover will soon be their children's stepmother.

This movie is old, set back in 1998. The mother, Jackie, and soon-to-be stepmother, Isabel, clash in many ways involving the way the parent the children.

Isabel tries her hardest to be part of the family and win over the kids, with the best intentions.

A story about two completely different women who bond in an unexpected way and finally stand by each other as family.

Although my explanation of the movie doesn't do it justice in being a sad movie, it's one those movies that you just have to watch to see what I mean.

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I have their past.....and you can have their future.

7. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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There are just no words... Every time I watch this movie OR even see it as I'm scrolling through Netflix, I get so sad. So so so so so so so so so sad.

Set in the time during WWII, a boy makes friends with a Jewish boy who is locked in a concentration camp. The camp's commandant is the little boy's father.

There are many unfortunate and deadly consequences to this friendship, that are unexpected and will leave you startled.

A story of innocence in a world of ignorance.

8. Titanic

Imagine finding the love of your life and having it all taken away from you because of a senseless tragedy.

A 101-year-old woman, Rose, tells an epic love story to her granddaughter about falling in love with Jack, a man in a completely different social class as her, onboard the Titanic.

Jack and Rose fall madly in love in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Soon after, the ship hits an iceberg. Rose searches for Jack, as the ship sinks deeper into the freezing cold water. Will they both survive?

Winning that ticket, Rose, was the best thing that ever happened to me… it brought me to you. And I’m thankful for that, Rose. I’m thankful. You must do me this honor, Rose. Promise me you’ll survive. That you won’t give up, no matter what happens, no matter how hopeless. Promise me now, Rose, and never let go of that promise.
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9. The Pursuit of Happyness

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This movie hurts my heart so much. Will Smith did a beautiful job, as always, with this utterly sad movie.

Life hasn't been easy for this man and his family. Struggling to make ends meet, Chris and his five-year-old son get evicted from their apartment with nowhere to go.

Chris is talented and driven. He lands an internship at a stock brokerage firm. While in pursuit of a better life for him and his son, they endure several hardships, but Chris will not give up.


10. Room

OMG... THE FEELS!!! My sister introduced me to this movie and I couldn't keep my eyes off the TV.

A woman and her son live in captivity in a small room for seven years.

They finally escape from their captor and free from the room, the only place the 5-year-old son has ever seen and known his whole life.

New obstacles arise as they face the real world for the first time after so long.  


Jack: Bye, plant. Bye, chair number one. Bye, chair number two. Bye, table. Bye, wardrobe. Bye, sink. Bye-bye, skylight. Ma, say bye-bye to room.
Ma: Bye, Room.

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EXTRAS

My family and friends picked their #1 saddest movie ever watched!

Dad

Scrooged

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Ethan

Radio

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Cover Designer,
Nancy Colbert Hardy

Life as a House

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Sister

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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Tiphanie

I Am Legend

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Author Amy L. Gale

The Fault in Our Stars

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UPDATE

6/19/2019

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Several of my books including The Dark Love Series (Dark Love and Seeing Red), The Killer Novella Series (Killer and Savage) and The Castello Holiday Novella Series (7 Days of Christmas and I'm Yours) are being unpublished and taken down from all online retailers for a short period of time. They will not be available for purchase anywhere. I will be re-editing and re-vamping them! They'll be available again very soon! Pretty Bird and First and Only WILL still be available for purchase in paperback and eBook. 

Love,
​Olivia

P.S. New books in the works that will be published soon! Keep an eye out! 
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9 TV Shows to Watch (May 2019)

5/31/2019

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1. The Vikings 

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4. Reign

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7. The Good Wife

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2. Love After Lockup

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5. Queen of the South

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8. The Society

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3. The Night Shift 

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6. Legacies 

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9. The Bachelorette

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