One of my favorite things - a kiss in the dark. No matter how it comes. A good-night kiss after the lights have been turned out. A snuggle kiss right before a scary movie. In the shadow of a doorway, on a moonless night deep in the country, stuck in an elevator during a power outage. 

Or unexpectedly waking in the middle of the night to find his mouth tracing over my shoulder, up my neck. His hands searching, finding. Feeling the play of hard muscle against my curves as he turns me toward him with a whispered word. That low, husky rumble that spirals a warm, shimmering promise through my body. The velvet darkness envelops us in the haven of intimacy as we wrap ourselves around each other, breathing in the seductive scent of heating skin and rising desire. Soon, I'm arching into him. Needing him as his lips meet mine. 

Oh yes, a kiss in the dark is one of my absolute favorite things. 

More favorites...

My family. They keep me sane and surrounded by love. Who could ask for more? 

Teaching. Have done it for years. Different schools, states, grades - though all high school or junior high English/Reading/Writing. One of the great loves of my life. 

Traveling. I love seeing new places, meeting new people, learning about different customs and trying new food. There are very few things I won't try - at least once. 

The seasons. Each one brings such a unique experience to life and I love the customs, holidays and celebrations that go with each.  

Laughing with friends. Over a drink, over the phone, over email - anywhere, anytime. Without this, the fact that life can really suck at times might overshadow the blessings inherent in life itself. 

A hard-bodied, gorgeous, sexy alpha man. 'Nuff said. (Well, maybe not, seeing as I've written whole books embracing this particular love of mine.)