Yay! First to post on the blog today (good thing I don't sleep! Love my mysteries, thrillers, suspense and adventures. They go great with a chocolate martini and cupcake!

Hey Barbara and all the Wonderful Autors for Tuesday!

I would love some gourmet coffee and a little of that Flat Bread!!

Great Party and line up for the week Barbara! Thank You!

Hi Amanda! Looks like we are the first ones here!!
I love to read and I will read about anything!
**Waving Hello**

Yum, Navajo fry bread--manna of the gods and a great way to kick off today's party. :)

*Takes some yummy fry bread & chile* I can't believe I'm early for day 2!OK I haven't left yet! Pls save a chocolate martini for me. Right now I better stick to coffee..gotta pace myself ya know ;)

I'm still sporting a slight hangover from yesterday's festivities, so I'm gonna stick with chocolate today. Cupcakes, mousee and brownies... yeah, that should do the trick.

Happy day 2, Barbara ;-)

I like today's menu. I'll probably have a few chocolate martinis today. Can't go wrong with a mystery/thriller.

What a great birthday bash you're having! I don't get hangovers just a few hangunders - the hangover you get when you don't drink but still wake up the next morning feeling terrible.

Okay, now I know who the REALLY early birds are. Great day for a party. I'm bringing some cappuccinos for everyone this morning, but it's martinis and champagne tonight.

I'm laughing over the hangunder.

BTW - I'm going to add a copy of my and Sherrilyn's anthology DEAD AFTER DARK and a couple surprises to the booty to go to the winner for Phantom.

Okay, party on...be careful in those snoopy slippers.

Huh! Wha ...?!? Its morning? (Crawling out from under the dessert table) Umm, Barb? Did you see my ... uh ... shoes? And maybe various other items of personal attire? I seem to be feelin' a draft - somewhere. Where'd everyone go? I was chatting with Prince whatshisname when some vampire dude wandered on over. That's pretty much the last I remember. Well, that and the vat of margheritas I seem to have consumed. Fantastic paranormal party, Barb. If the rest of the week goes anything like this, it will be a party to remember.

Huh! Wha ...?!? Its morning? (Crawling out from under the dessert table) Umm, Barb? Did you see my ... uh ... shoes? And maybe various other items of personal attire? I seem to be feelin' a draft - somewhere. Where'd everyone go? I was chatting with Prince whatshisname when some vampire dude wandered on over. That's pretty much the last I remember. Well, that and the vat of margheritas I seem to have consumed. Fantastic paranormal party, Barb. If the rest of the week goes anything like this, it will be a party to remember.

Would you believe I got carded...AGAIN? Must be my youthful appearance. Slithered in the backdoor..nobody noticed and am now lined up for ALL the chocolate goodies. What a party, Barb! You really know how to put on a bash!

I see it is already hotting up in here, but that's probably because of all the stay-overs from yesterday! Here's hoping there will be enough chocolate to go around...
Best wishes
Carol

I see it is already hotting up in here, but that's probably because of all the stay-overs from yesterday! Here's hoping there will be enough chocolate to go around...
Best wishes
Carol

Thanks, Dianna. I really needed that cappucino this morning. *grabs a cup and takes a sip*

You know how to throw a bash, Barbara. Chocolate and Bloody Marys make a great breakfast. And unlike some of your guests, I find murder to be relaxing. After a bad day at work, I come home, kill off a character or two, and feel so much better. :-)

Barbara, LOL! I'm bringing contemporary pop - Mary J. Blige's "Just Fine." I'll stop by later to switch it out.

But, hey, I thought this was a party! Pump up the volume!!! :)

Happy anniversary, Barbara, and thanks for letting me help with the celebration.

Patricia

Detective Randy Detweiler from Finding Sarah just dropped by with some of his 'morning after' French toast. And he's promised to bake a cherry pie for later. It's his grandmother's recipe and he learned it well. Frankie Castor from When Danger Calls will bring Happy Face Pancakes.

hi barbara great line up this week just wanted to stop n and say i love mystery, suspense and adventure.

hi barbara great line up this week just wanted to stop n and say i love mystery, suspense and adventure.

Yum! Navajo Fry bread - it's great with powered sugar and honey. I'm hoping it will go well with the Champagne and raspberries.

Great party, Barb!

Hey Barbara!
Wow, would you just look at those chocolate martinis---I'm on my way. Just as soon as I finish off this plate of barbeque sauce soaked hot dogs :)

what a great Party you have planned. Count me in. I must taste a bit of everything.

What a great party!
There is nothing better than chocolate---except a good book.

Hi Barbara!

Wow. What a party. Hey...can I go get out of my PJs and come back? I'll want some Chocolate martinis, but let me finish my coffee first. (Smile!)

CC

It's kinda hard to beat yesterday's dragons but all the chocolate goodies are certainly a treat--and champagne! Think there's some orange juice around to make a mimosa and call it breakfast?

Wow, yesterday was a blast! Count me in for chocolate martini's and french toast. :) Happy Day 2 Barbara!

I can bring some chocolate covered strawberries

Chocolate martinis are the perfect compliment to a good mystery. Cheers everybody!

Wow! The thriller/suspense/ mystery/adventure authors really know how to throw a party! The grub's great, and so is the music! {{waving to Patricia}} Friday's authors have a real challenge to beat this! But we will. ;-D
-- Marcia James ;-)

MORE CHOCOLATE!!! YEAH! LOL.

Great second day!

Cheryl

Okay...I'm out of my PJs and sipping on my second cup of coffee. Where's the chocolate? Hey...someone point me to the chocolate.

Boys? Oh, boys? Where is the LIRW battalion of beautiful bods??
Okay, loook guys, I <i>know</i> it's mystery and suspense day, but most of us are pretty hung over and not appreciating you all hiding out and leaving this trail of chocolate roses as clues because it fits the theme. Then again....mmmmm....gonna track me down a man!

Wow, that Jukebox looks like a piece of art. Wish I was sipping that chocolate martini insead of coffee... -CK

Wow, that Jukebox looks like a piece of art. Wish I was sipping that chocolate martini insead of coffee... -CK

Sorry I'm all sweaty, but I came straight here from the gym. Couldn't pass up a great party full of women & beer!!! HEY, WHERE'S THE BEER?

Dang! I wish I could drink a chocolate martini. Oh well...I guess it'll have to be a virigin margarita for me.

Is Maddie James going to post her receipt of the Sin-a-Mochalicious Chocolate Fudge Brownie CupcakesCupcakes"?

I couldn't imagine garnering over 500 responses to one post! Congratulations on a successful day one.
Margay

This is a great spread! I'd like one of the peanut butter brownies, please. Ok, ok, maybe two of them. But one's for my husband, honest.

Unfortunately no chocolate for me either.

Sorry I'm so late, but I couldn't wake up. I think I had a chocolate overdose from yesterday too. But thanks, Dianna, the cappuccino sounds wonderful. Liz, I hope you brought a suitcase if you plan on staying here all week without going home. And who was supposed to bring the entertainment? Come on you authors, fess up?

Okay, which time-bending delinquent zapped me into Tuesday? Man. Might have me one of those choco martinis since I'm here, though.

Happy Day 2, Barbara! Day 1 was a blast (until that time warp thing, anyway, and, hmm, that was kinda fun, too, so it's all good).

Dorpping in early to enjoy some refreshments before they are gone when I return later. Try not to have all your fun w/o me. ;)

Happy Anniversary Day 2! I hope things don't get too out of hand on mystery day with all the the dark handsome strangers lurking.

Happy Anniversary Day 2! I hope things don't get too out of hand on mystery day with all the the dark handsome strangers lurking.

John D., I told you last year that beer was BYO, so just run out to the liquor store and pick some up...and grab some pretzels while you're at it.

I'd love some Chocolate Sin Mousse Cake to go with a mystery and Chocolate Martini.

Good Morning Barbara, Happy Second Day of your Second Anniversary! Mmmm Chocolate Martinis!!! Godiva?

Party!! Yippee!! I brought some harlequin masks for everyone so we can play " guess who overindulged on the chocolate" (wink)I also brought Matthew Maconahay along...don't thank me girls. He was more than willing to come to the party!

Happy Anniversary! I read about this bash over on Killer Fiction and thought I'd check it out. Fabulous spread. Now that I know about it, I'll be back.

Just stopping in on day 2 to say Happy Anniversary! Got to get to work so I'll take my chocolate covered strawberries to go! Have fun!!

Just stopping in on day 2 to say Happy Anniversary! Got to get to work so I'll take my chocolate covered strawberries to go! Have fun!!

Great menu for today. I'll take a chocolate martini and a chocolate peanut butter brownie. :)

HAPPY SECOND DAY OF YOUR ANNIVERSARY BARBARA!! WOOO HOOOO!!!Off to work for a bit...it's new release Tuesday and I have to make sure all of my stores put out those delicious books!

Thriller/Suspense/Mystery/Adventure - in the past these haven't been big on my TBR but recently I have been reading more and more.

Happy Anniversary. great turnout yesterday over 500 posts. that is amazing.

Matthew Maconahay....Maybe I'll skip work :)

OK, the kitties are all lined up to dance now! As soon as everyone has a cocktail and one of those big, gooey brownies, we'll cue the orchestra!

Id skip anything for Matthew Maconahay. I have my drink and ready to dance.

Okay, I think I've recovered from yesterday's wild pool party and I'm ready for round two! I heard there were cappacinos somewhere and I have the main ingredient - Baileys! Perfect for spicing up the morning.

APB –

This giveaway is so cool!

The blog ate half my post!

APB – Be on the lookout for the men of Adventure Unlimited. There's rock climbers, deep sea divers, explorers, treasure hunters, vulcanologists, archeologists, and a couple other 'ologists' that defy normalcy. When they heard there was a rockin' all day party going on they volunteered faster than you can say mango mojito!

Morning! Happy Day 2! What fun seeing the party warming up again so early this morning. After a cup or two of Dianna's cappuccino, I'll be ready to start the party games. For now, where's the chocolate?

The jukebox is on! So sing along--(with apologies to the Beatles...)


Hey Barbara Vey will you read my book
It took me years to write will you take a look?
It's got vamps and werewolves and a hunky guy
And I saved a cat, 'cause I want to be a paperback writer--Paperback Writer!

I know P-dub will love it, 'cause the plot is great!
It's about Da Vinci trying to lose some weight
There are codes and corpses and a secret plan
Now I need some blurbs 'cause I want to be a paperback writer
Paperback writer!

More songs to come!! Happy day 2!

Did someone say Matthew was here? How have I missed him? Have I already indulged in too many martinis?

Cheryl S. waving back at you.

CC

Matthew is back now. No Christie you havent indulged in to many YET. He was missing in action for a little while, I mean he was in action :) just not here in the room.

Yay, day 2! And a murder party - awesome. My chapter does one of those each year and they're so much fun. No real bodies, though. Leave it to Allison to bring that touch of realism...

I LOVE fry bread! I grew up on it and I can't get it in Alabama now. I'm going to grab a martini and load up.

never had a chocolate martini but would love to try one. Looks like a great party

What a terrific menu! I have to have one of those Sin-something-something fudge brownie cupcakes. I think I gained a pound just typing that! Definitely top that with a chocolate martini.

So where are all the private di....PI's?

Hey Ms. Craig! Please tell me you brought Chase and Jason!!!

I've never had Navajo fry bread, so thank you very much. And ask Andrea about when SHE was the dead body at last year's retreat. I've never laughed so hard in my life even though you shouldn't laugh about a murder victim.

Party on!

I've never had Navajo fry bread, so thank you very much. And ask Andrea about when SHE was the dead body at last year's retreat. I've never laughed so hard in my life even though you shouldn't laugh about a murder victim.

Party on!

Okay Sara.

I'm not going to ask. But I will say you have a big smile on your face right now. LOL.

CC

Wow, yesterday was a great turn out! Those Sin-a-Mochalicious Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cupcakes are so tempting and I love to listen to people doing the Karaoke thing.

Happy day 2! I'm with John D. Where's the beer & pizza??

You bet ya CC. Smiling all the way to bank after that one :) lol.
His voice alone just makes my legs turn to jello.

500 comments yesterday!!! You sure know how to throw a party Barbara. How many cabana boys did you hire to clean up the confetti from yesterday's bash? Correction how many are you going to hire today? *grin*

Look at Sue McKlveen ... just like her to take all the good drinks... Well, I guess I will have to saunter over to the bar and order something sinful... hum.... looks like everyone is dressed to kill. And there is Janus Susan May looking swankey... Wow what a party...

What a great celebration! The food looks delicious and romatic suspense is a favorite of mine.

Yay, made it to day 2. I had a great time yesterday. I hope I'll get to stay longer today. Now, to get me a chocolate martini, mmmmmm. Chocolate, what a great way to start the day.

What a *killer* party! (Sorry! Couldn’t resist!) Um, it’s not too early for martinis, is it? I mean, it’s 5:33pm in Moscow, so as long as we make them vodka martinis, we’re okay, right? ;) ~Gemma

So My visions still a little off after yesterday's partying , and it's only day two. But I'd love a few cups of coffee and some smiley face pancakes even though they seems to be making faces at me Or is that Matthew Maconahay . Maybe I'd be safer having Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies instead. So hopefully by mid-day I'll be back to my usual self and ready to sing along to Mary J and have a glass of champagne and red raspberries, well maybe more then one.

So My visions still a little off after yesterday's partying , and it's only day two. But I'd love a few cups of coffee and some smiley face pancakes even though they seems to be making faces at me Or is that Matthew Maconahay . Maybe I'd be safer having Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies instead. So hopefully by mid-day I'll be back to my usual self and ready to sing along to Mary J and have a glass of champagne and red raspberries, well maybe more then one.

Terrio,

You betcha I brought Chase and Jason, and Stan(DDD#3's hero)...but I'm afraid that a couple of serial killers might have followed me, too. Watch out, those cabana boys may not be cabana boys.

Wow...my blood sugar is spiking just reading this. I'm having a hot chocolate with just a dash of peppermint schnapps...it's supposed to drop into the 20's tonight, you know.

CC - In that case, I think we should frisk all the men in the room. ;)

Sin-a-mochalicious chocolate fudge brownie cupcakes? You had me at Sin. :)

So today the LIRW has me lugging ice. I opened the freezer and there's a dead guy in there. Hey, girls? I thought we were bringing live ones?

Clue #1 Victim is a male.

HPR - Love the Paperback Writer song! Wish I were clever. Are there more songs out there?

Wohoo! I'm awake and here early! Pass the coffee and I brought more beignets (I know Bama's are gone by now). Terrio, stop frisking all the cabana boys, I need one to bring me some Bailey's for my coffee.
Oh and congrats again Barbara!

Wohoo! I'm awake and here early! Pass the coffee and I brought more beignets (I know Bama's are gone by now). Terrio, stop frisking all the cabana boys, I need one to bring me some Bailey's for my coffee.
Oh and congrats again Barbara!

Terrio,

You can bring you anywhere!! (SMILE)

Now Dawn . . . I need a few more clues. Please don't tell me it's Matthew? If so...I think we need to look at Sara Hurt. She was the last one with him.

CC

Clue #2 It's not Matthew.

Is it Tuesday already? *crawling out from under the dessert table* Oooooh, those dragons! They got NO respect for a lady! Now that it's Murder Day, it's a spot where I feel much more at home. I'm going to have a good Bloody Mary, then a chocolate something or other, and have a kiler of a good time!

I just dropped my cupcake under the table and found this knife? There's some red stuff on it. Could this be a clue?

Relax, Deb. I'm sending one of the cabana boys your way right now. He's clean.

I love a good suspense novel, so I guess this party is the place to be.

I love a good suspense novel, so I guess this party is the place to be.

Yikes! A small mystery needs solving!

The hunky surfer guys from Monday have asked you to help discover who swiped the all the wet suits? Oh, and if you find out it was zombies, never mind.

I write and adore mysterys, too, so I'll hang out on the sidelines and keep looking for clues.

Happy Anniversary!

Heeeheee CC. I am innocent in this mystery (and only the mystery). UMM since Mathew and I were cleared of all charges we are going to uummm go ummm check out the garden. yeah thats it.

Heeeheee CC. I am innocent in this mystery (and only the mystery). UMM since Mathew and I were cleared of all charges we are going to uummm go ummm check out the garden. yeah thats it.

Clue #3 I don't see any marks on him, but I didn't turn him over yet. Better keep the knife and any other weapons, just in case. Everyone is a suspect.

Great Party. Suspense does it for me everytime.

A little hair of the dog needed here so I'll take one of those martinis. I had so much fun at yesterday's party... I might need to take it a bit slower today! So I guess I just - O wait is that another Joysann game?! Chocolate cake?! Murder Mystery Games?! *squeal

I walked into the party. It was crowded with dames sipping martinis and wearing cocktail dresses. Nothing appeared out of the ordinary until I noticed that the hunky guys the LIRW had sent over were wearing cocktail dresses and sipping Cosmopolitans. It unnerved me. Maybe because I'm only used to seeing dames dressed like that. Or maybe because those hunky guys wore those dresses better than the dames. On closer inspection I understood why they looked so at ease. Under their cocktail dresses they wore wetsuits. Made sense. You never know when a tsunami might hit.

I'm still waiting for those yummy recipes! AND I'd really like to know how to make a chocolate martini. Will anyone help me out? WHATTA PARTY, BARB!

I'm still waiting for those yummy recipes! AND I'd really like to know how to make a chocolate martini. Will anyone help me out? WHATTA PARTY, BARB!

Barbara, you sure know how to throw a party! I heading over to grab one of those chocolate martinis to toast you! Congrats on 2 years!

*puts crutch to the side*
Finally I'm here :D *dodges dead body, manages to stay upright * Happy anniversary Barbara :D
*strongly suggests delivery boy put lovely cheesecake on the closest table*

Let's see...a dead man...ain't Matthew McM (thank heavens)...a bloody knife... Dang if those adventure loving guys aren't turning this into a game of clue, or hide and seek, either way they're peering into every nook and cranny looking for who knows what. Though I believe I saw Jody Wallace headed for the pool house with a plate of chocolate covered strawberrys and a couple pitchers of martinis. I'm going to go check out who else is hiding in there with her!

Let's see...a dead man...ain't Matthew McM (thank heavens)...a bloody knife... Dang if those adventure loving guys aren't turning this into a game of clue, or hide and seek, either way they're peering into every nook and cranny looking for who knows what. Though I believe I saw Jody Wallace headed for the pool house with a plate of chocolate covered strawberrys and a couple pitchers of martinis. I'm going to go check out who else is hiding in there with her!

O.M.G. A chocolate martini? Under which huge rock have I been hiding? Gemma, do pass me a couple glasses, please. Wow! The concept blows my mind.

Wow, um, did some folks go home, or...Wait, this isn't the same place I was yesterday. Bagels. Yeah, that will soak up some of the alcohol from yesterday, and... Oh, a chocolate martini to wash it down with would be lovely! Thank you, Barbara. Terrific party.

Wow, um, did some folks go home, or...Wait, this isn't the same place I was yesterday. Bagels. Yeah, that will soak up some of the alcohol from yesterday, and... Oh, a chocolate martini to wash it down with would be lovely! Thank you, Barbara. Terrific party.

And since I started the day right with chocolate, I might as well continue in the same fashion. One of those fudge brownie cupcakes, too, please. Barbara, what a sinful party you're having here.

Uh oh, Musetta (from Probable Claws) and Mr. Grey (from Shades of Grey) have started chasing each other and nearly upset the champagne fountain. Play nice, sleuthing kitties!

OMG, I've never a chocolate martini but ooooh, they look GOOD.

I'll take two, kthxbye. (what a lush lol)

Whoa! What a shin dig! I think I may need to be a wall flower for a little bit...you know, notice all the details going on in this mystery bash!

I might go into a chocolate comma but I don't care.

I'll take a fudge brownie cupcake too.

Wow, this is a crazy party! Happy anniversary!

Man, what a party - it may not have the sights of yesterday's babefest, but i can't wait for the games to start!

Maybe the "dead" guy in the ice chest is actually a vampire sleeping off yesterday's celebration in a nice cool, dark spot? I'll take a chocolate martini, please!!

Dawn...

We need to turn the dead guy over. It's not Adrian Paul is it? He was here yesterday, hanging on Barbara. Someone said he needed to get a pair of tweezers to his eyebrows. (SMILE)

Hey...let's turn this guy over and then get Terrio to frisk him. She seems willing. LOL!

Now where's Sara? Has she run off with Matthew again?

CC

passes a note to CC. "Dont tell anyone but I am in the linen closet and yes I am with Matthew." heheheh

Did a ringer slip in with the cabana boys? Sin, quit hogging the brownies! Gimme!

Clue #4. The dead guy in the freezer has a chocolate handprint on his...cheek.

Thanks Terrio! Got my Baileys! Only problem, my cabana boy has a few pinch marks on his derriere... Oh and he said he found this baseball bat with blood on it in the cellar

Great party! Gotta watch the chocolate martinis though...one too many & you'll become close friends with your office wastebasket (I speak from experience)! I'll stick with the beer...hopefully John brought plenty.

Cappuccino? - looking around bleary-eyed - Did someone say cappuccino? Point me in that direction. I’ll grab that and then move on to the chocolate martinis. You mystery people know how to throw a party. Who brought Matthew McConaughey? I’m going to hang with you for awhile. Yep, brought my suitcase, Barb. Got this nifty black trenchcoat and fedora for today. Now if I can find somewhere to change. I seem to recall the changing room by the pool got blasted by a dragon yesterday.

Cappuccino? - looking around bleary-eyed - Did someone say cappuccino? Point me in that direction. I’ll grab that and then move on to the chocolate martinis. You mystery people know how to throw a party. Who brought Matthew McConaughey? I’m going to hang with you for awhile. Yep, brought my suitcase, Barb. Got this nifty black trenchcoat and fedora for today. Now if I can find somewhere to change. I seem to recall the changing room by the pool got blasted by a dragon yesterday.

Barbara,
You have a wonderful schedule lined up for your anniversary bash. And wonderful food and drinks! And wonderful prizes!!

Julie

*frisks dead body* I found an ID that says his name is Jason M-something. I also found three engagement rings in one of his pockets. This dude must have a hard time picking just one fiance. This could give us motive.

Do you think I'd kill off Adrian? LOL! I'd be the next victim. Better keep the bloody bat too.

Clue #5 Victim is not wearing a purple suit, or any clothes for that matter. But he is..um...impressive.

OmGosh! Your man in the bathroom video was hilarious!!
You were admirably calm about it, though.
Julie

OmGosh! Your man in the bathroom video was hilarious!!
You were admirably calm about it, though. Also love the introduction to David.
Julie

Hey Barbara
You sure know how to throw a party. Happy Anniversary!
I'm having a great time and looking forward to trying my first chocolate martini.

I think you found another victim. Maybe we should stack them somewhere? Three engagement rings!

A chocolate handprint?

Okay...who is passing out the chocolate martinis? Or is it chocolate from those cupcake brownies?

Okay, everyone hold out their hands, I'm checking under everyone's nails for chocolate.

Hmm...I'm going to have to look and see who brought those cupcakes because that could be who killed our freezer guy.

Oh, maybe we could get Gemma to get her character, Maddie, on the case to help us solve this crime. I'll bet Maddie loves chocolate martinis.

And Sara, don't hog the entertainment. Let Matthew out.

CC

Great party! thanks for the heads up.

Oh the party is heating up. Better throw some ice on that dead body before it starts ahem... making it's presence known. *winks* Congrats again on the annivesary! I'll be over here with the chocolate martinis and peanut butter chocolate brownies!

Great party! I'm avoiding the dead bodies and heading for the chocolate table.

Hi Barbara - Christie Craig over at Killer Fiction sent me over today. Love the humor in her mysteries! Happy 2nd Anniversary.

Alright, back from my Weight Watchers meeting. It wasn't pretty after yesterday's chocolate fest. And what's this I hear about a dead body. Get your detective, PI characters out here and solve this thing so we can continue partying!

Who let the DEAD PEOPLE on the front steps? Please so move them.

Also, there is a stash of guns in the coat closet. Be sure you have your claim ticket.

I'll have a chocolate martini and graze the dessert table for a while.

Wow - look at all the chocolate today! Yummy, chocolate martinis - thank you very much! :-D

I just finished reading Kiss of Death by Meryl Sawyer. It had fun, mystery and suspense. All of my favourite things.

Love the Navajo fry bread! I think I'll steer clear the chocolate, though--don't want to look suspicious, what with a dead man with a chocolate handprint on his cheek! LOL

Mmmmm. I'm still getting over yesterday with Richard Armitage. Pass me the chocolate.

It's rainy and chilly and generally dreary here today. I want to just curl up with some of that chocolate and a good mystery to read!

Mmmm....chocolate. And chocolate martinis!

Clue#6. The freezer guy has blood on his arm. No, wait, it's...Bloody Mary Mix?

Better put the bat and knife with all those guns. And I didn't mean to stack the bodies on the front steps! Geesh.

Another great party! Thanks for inviting all of us!

Due to popular demand, Matthew McConaughey is now officially at the party. I posted a picture of him I just took in his truck where we had a private chat.

Dawn,

Are your sure freezer guy is dead? He might just be passed out from the chocolate martinins and Bloody Mary drinks.

Oh, and Barbara, thanks for posting Matthew. Sara was keeping him in the closet.
CC

Oh good, I haven't gotten a chance to frisk Matthew yet. We'll be over by the pool. Matthew is going to play my bongos. ;)

Great party! Chocolate and thrillers! Who could ask for more? Thanx for the invitation.

What a fun bash! A week of fun!!! Happy 2nd! :)

What a fun bash! A week of fun!!! Happy 2nd! :)

I'm back for coffee. Too much chocolate yesterday - I'm still buzzing from that chocolate overload. Where'd my kilted friend go? I woke up this morning with a spare kilt draped over the bed, with no memory how it got there (how many Mango Mojitos did I drink?) So now I'm searching for a naked missing scotsman... Great party Barbara! It's still early and, wow, you have tons of people here already. Did you invite the mystery man from your hotel room bathroom?

The knives are hidden in the wetsuits of the LIRW surfer boys. They're up to no good. Of that I'm certain.

Dead Bodies with chocolate hand prints and bloody mary on the arms...this is what we get for partying so hard. Thank you for letting matthew out of the closet for some fun sara, Now the rest of us can have some real fun ;-)

Ms. Ruin, do any of the LIRW surfers have red hair and an accent? I'm sill looking for my missing friend.

I love being with the people who love the good mystery as much as I do. "

Good morning everyone. I will take 1,2or 3 of the chocolate martini's and a cabana boy.

Good morning everyone. I will take 1,2or 3 of the chocolate martini's and a cabana boy.

I have a feeling if there's a naked Scotsman around here, he won't be lost for long.

Wonderful party! I'll take a chocolate martini, and anything else with chocolate!

"A dark and stormy night", a big bowl of popcorn, chocolate kisses, and a really good mystery... couldn't ask for more! Happy 2nd Anniversary, Barb!

Susan,

Barbara had a mystery man in her hotel bathroom. How did I miss that? Wow! Between her and Adrian Paul yesterday, and her and Matthew today, that woman gets around!!

Okay...Barbara, tell us your secrets.

Hey...I haven't seen the kiltless man yet. But I'm looking for him and the surfer boys.

Terrio, don't be like Sara and hog Matthew...a few of us would like to play with him, too.

Dawn, any more clues on the dead guy, yet?



CC

Hi Barbara and all,
Great party. I love chocolate so will take one of everything with cocoa beans in it. And let's do the Thriller line dance. I think it is such a great way to work off the food so I can eat some more. Thanks for the invite.

Hi Barbara and all,
Great party. I love chocolate so will take one of everything with cocoa beans in it. And let's do the Thriller line dance. I think it is such a great way to work off the food so I can eat some more. Thanks for the invite.

It's been confirmed. Freezer Guy is not breathing. How's the search for the culprit going? What? You're all too busy partying? Well, can't you search and party at the same time? I know Matthew is here-Oh, all right. Geesh.

Clue#7 Freezer Guy is not breathing.

Oh darn,
I forgot to say that it's my turn to dance with Matthew next and thanks so much for inviting him. Also has anyone noticed that many responses are doubled? Ha-ha, the site has had too many chocolate martinis.

With this case getting more complicated and the list of suspects growing by the minute, I've called in special back-up. Agent Seely Booth is now in the house. *sigh*

Hey great party! I love chocolate martinis and good looking guys. What more could a girl ask for except for maybe a good book to read after the party!

Sheriff Rilla Devane from Too Good to be True thinks there must be something illegal going on here. Too many folks are having too much fun.

Congrats on Day Two, Barbara!

Sheriff Rilla Devane from Too Good to be True thinks there must be something illegal going on here. Too many folks are having too much fun.

Congrats on Day Two, Barbara!

Mmm, more chocolate. Yeah I love a good suspense to break up my historical and paranormal reads. It keeps a good deal fresh and not so tiring.

always eat or drink something while I am reading and some of my books reflect that with spots on the pages and wrinkled edges. Of course, it has to have some chocolate in it.

Booth is here? Hand him over Terrio! You already got Matthew - you gotta share the others! Ohh....chocolate...

I love mysteries. And they sure know how to bring the food. This is going to be a great party. Congrats!!

Today's post makes me want to curl up with a bag of chocolate and a great mystery/adventure.

My missing friend just found me. He's dressed in khaki today like one of Jayne Castle's Ghost Hunters, and serving chocolate martinis. Yummy! I mean the drink, but the waiter is yummy too. By the way, he found a chocolate-covered glove (handy for making handprints on cheeks) and wants to know whose it is. Anybody missing a glove? Oh, look, those Killer-Thriller Dancing Kittens are all wearing one glove each, so I guess we'll never find out.

I'll be so glad when my internet connection is fixed. I spent 2 hours at Starbuck's this morning and now I'm on a friend's computer. Sorry for whining on this tremendous day 2 of Barbara's anniversary bash.

I'll be so glad when my internet connection is fixed. I spent 2 hours at Starbuck's this morning and now I'm on a friend's computer. Sorry for whining on this tremendous day 2 of Barbara's anniversary bash.

lmao Debbie D!!!!!!:) *leaves death by chocolate and more goodies for all* Dang where is the Muse of Baking when I need her! Happy Day 2 Barbara!!
*waves to my minions in arms!*

The treats just keep getting better! Can't wait to see what's offered tomorrow.

Mysteries and Chocolate what a great combination! Of course having a vampire at the party would be nice, but I'm not complaining.

Well PFFFT. I step out for just a moment to shower and clean up and just look what happens. Poaching on my territory ( which would be Matthew. Barbara he had been here for a long time but like CC said I was hogging him. A little advise the linen closet is very nice. lmao

Can someone please make a path to the bar for me. I really need a chocolate fix, martini's and brownies, maybe a little chocolate sauce on the bartender. ooops did I say that out loud. By the way did anyone find out who the guy in the freezer was.

Can someone please make a path to the bar for me. I really need a chocolate fix, martini's and brownies, maybe a little chocolate sauce on the bartender. ooops did I say that out loud. By the way did anyone find out who the guy in the freezer was.

Susan in AZ, need to know if any Dust Bunnies came with that Ghost Hunter?

Wow what a perfect party! Fabulous books, great food, and let's not forget the chocolate martinis. Yum! Just what I need for my Tuesday.

MORE KARAOKE! (Think "Sound of Music")


Neggers and Novak and Brennan and Harley//
JJ and Jordan and Darling Kaye Barley//
Sara Paretsky whose writing just sings//
These are a few of my favorite things!//

Goddess Sue Grafton and Ms. Martin (Nancy)//
Andrews and Bowen (who writes oh so fancy)//
Rudolph and Stine and the news that they bring//
These are some more of our favorite things!//


More to come!

Oh, poor me. I was here 6 hours ago and cannot find my comment. That's okay. I'm glad I dropped back in and see the party is really going strong. Need more chocolate...yummmmm

I need to say that I read about this at Killer Fiction :) Great Parteeee.

I need to say that I read about this at Killer Fiction :) Great Parteeee.

I'm sorry about the double posting. I only clicked once :(

I'm sorry about the double posting. I only clicked once :(

*Passing another round of martinis to the growing crowd*
And, just for the record, it was not my martinis that did the dead guy in! I know, the blonde in the shiny red heels is always the first suspect, but I swear I had an alibi. I was... um, *chatting*... with one of the cabana boys at the time of death. ~Gemma

I'm back for more chocolate martinis.

Hey, glad to see the party is going strong. As there seems to be a shortage of chocolate with all us chocoholics around I thought I'd donate a nice tin of Roses chocs for you all to dip into :D

Testing Testing!

Hal - Don't even think about it, girly. Dance with the one who brought you and I brought Booth. So fingers off! LOL!

Grr... Okay, this thing is jsut being evil. Happy Second Day of the Annicersary week Barb! I'm just going to stop trying to post.

That is five comments now that it has done it too. Good thing we have drinks around here ~naps a chocolate martini~

Terri - oh come on, you know you wanna share! I'll just sneak this way to the linen closet and bring him back in a second. You'll never notice...

Grins~ Suuuuure you were Gemma. ~Offers everyone some chocolate covered strawberries~

Wow -- I'd love a Chocolate Martini! This sounds like a great party!

Hey...I know Gemma, and don't you worry girl, I will tell everyone that asks that you're not near as innocent as you look!!!

Okay...and since we're all here in our fictional world, rubbing shoulders with Matthew and looking at kiltless men, and playing with the cabana boys, and some of us visiting the linen closets, I have a question.

What would Matthew, or the man without a kilt say to you that would just melt your heart. Yeah, what is the best come-on line a man could say to you?

And hey what's the worst. I bought a magic button for Valentine's day that repeats the worse come-on lines.

One is: "Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven?"

Hey...I need some good ones for my books.

CC

Always willing to give my readers what they want, I asked Agent Booth (David Boreanaz) to help with the investigation. He rose to the occasion. (Sorry Terrio, can't call dibs on him)

we've got to get someone to interagate those Killer-Thriller Dancing Kittens so that we can get to the bottom of our non-breathing friend, Cuz I'm to busy enjoying my Chocolate Martini

we've got to get someone to interagate those Killer-Thriller Dancing Kittens so that we can get to the bottom of our non-breathing friend, Cuz I'm to busy enjoying my Chocolate Martini

You see I only clicked once so it couldn't have been all the Martini's :-)

Clue #8 Someone remembers Freezer Guy from yesterday. They claim he was dancing with a blonde in red heels. :)

After an extensive search, I discovered that the Dust Bunnies are all line dancing with the Killer-Thriller Kittens. The Bunnies are the ones without gloves.

I am an avid reader. I would love to win some books here!!!!

I am an avid reader. I would love to win some books here!!!!

A cup cake, a mug of coffee and a Romantic Suspense novel.....it doesn't get better than that, sigh.

OMG...Barbara! I just got in from my drive home. Has ANYONE seen Linnea? She's merging with a baby dragon egg...and I can't find her!!!! Maybe you mystery/suspense people can look. Please?

Wow, the food sounds amazing, and I see quite a few titles that I have on my wish list already.

What in heaven's name is going on at the pool house? I just saw Mick St. John, my favorite vampire PI, sneak in there with a handful of party animals. And I don't mean dust bunnies or Killer-Thriller Kittens! Something's up. Is there a VIP thingy that I didn't get an invite for?

Today is my birthday, and being a woman of mystery, who loves adventures, and knows how to give her man a good thrill...I've decided to cook! Yes, my cooking is famous! (for killing people). I've taken up the challenge of using only what's in my my pantry and refrigerator, (pistachios, eggs, bourbon, vermouth, gin, vodka, and some sad looking mushrooms) so I'm bringing...yes, the suspense is killing you...bourbon spiced, mushroom-pistachio casserole served cold with your choice of gin or vodka martinis to complement. Neat. No olives. Now I'm off to learn that line dance the Killer-Thriller Kittens are doing...

Monica McCabe, how on earth did I miss Mick St. John? I'm off to the pool house...

Suspense is my all time favorite genre
so this is worth partying for, cheers.

Happy Birthday to Trish Albright! Another reason to celebrate.

Don't fret, Jade. I'm fine! My super-duper personal shielding bounced the egg right off my side...but Daq the Cat ran off with it!

I think Daq and Zanth the fam from Robin Owens' HEART series might be making an omelette...

Happy Birthday Trish!!!!!! Take it easy today:)

Barbara,

Now, it's you and Agent Booth? LOL. You're going to have leave a few of these guys for your guests.

I'm off to the pool house. Maybe I can beat Barbara there.

Happy Birthday Trish!

And no one has a good line that Matthew whispered to them? Come on . . .

Oh...Booth looks so good in a bathtub.

CC

Yikes! An omelette? Do you think Daq and Zanth will take up dancing with the Killer-Thriller kittens and the dust bunnies? And does anyone if Koko and Yum Yum are planning to show? Bet they could figure out what's going on with the dead guy.

Did somebody say Mick St. John was at the party?? Here???? [Swooning, lands face-first in choco fountain.]

Did somebody say Mick St. John was at the party?? Here???? [Swooning, lands face-first in choco fountain.]

Happy B-Day, Trish.

Hi Barbara: Happy Anniversary....it's been a thrill a minute following your blog. I'm all a-TWITTER at your anniversary party...so many people to meet, it's a mystery to me how you found the time to plan such a party.

Can't wait to see what's next. I'll be seeing you at the romance party on Friday...I just LOVE reading a book with happy ever after.

Cheers!
Amy Cook

Hi Barbara: Happy Anniversary....it's been a thrill a minute following your blog. I'm all a-TWITTER at your anniversary party...so many people to meet, it's a mystery to me how you found the time to plan such a party.

Can't wait to see what's next. I'll be seeing you at the romance party on Friday...I just LOVE reading a book with happy ever after.

Cheers!
Amy Cook

Be still, my heart! Barbara, you just have made not my day, but my whole year!!! I was scrolling down today's information when what to my wondering eyes should appear but David Boreanaz, sitting in a bathtub! Oh, my dear, the
palpitations are still going strong!
I think I need a tall, cold drink and
David to hold my hand!

Pat Cochran

Happy Day, Barbara. I'll have a chocolate martini. Anything chocolate and I'm good to go.

That is my favorite picture of Booth. You're like a professional hottie herder, Barb!

I was so startled to see David Boreanaz that I forgot to mention that I so enjoyed the man-in-the-bathroom video! And David Baldacci's video with you! Do I see a pattern forming here? Which other Davids will be appearing?

Pat Cochran

I would love a chocolate martini please :)

Hugssss
LindaH

Hi Barbara! Great list of authors :)

Matthew McConaughey is so se*xy love the picture *drools*

Hugssss
LindaH

OMG! I have to get David Boreanaz out of that tub. What a hunk. Bones doesn't know what she's missing.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes! And umm...I think that means I TOTALLY get dibs on Mick St. John!!! Where is he? Please tell me I didn't miss him!

Koko and Yum Yum!!!! Oh tell me you've spotted them! I've been dying to get their paw print!

CC, I am not going to be good with the pick up lines. Matthew spoke only in Tongue and I cant translate it on here. :)

CC, I am not going to be good with the pick up lines. Matthew spoke only in Tongue and I cant translate it on here. :)

OMG there is so much chocolate here! Where have I been all day? Great party, one and all. thanks, Barbara!

This is only my second time to blog--the first was at Killer Fiction which sent me here in search of the ARC for Gotcha. I'm not actually certain about what to say, but I'm glad to know this site exists.

Good Afternoon everyone! I was kidnapped by some second graders, but I was able to escape and get to the party! Please pass the chocolate martinis.. ahhhh.. I really needed that! And since you requested some "david's".... I brought along a few of my friends .... please meet Mr. David Beckham (no posh around! :)) And for music, Mr. David Bowie. I figured he could go set up for a music set in that corner over there.. Ladies and Gentleman... enjoy!

Happy Anniversary! I read about this party on Killer Fiction this morning. Thank God this is online, I think I gained 10 lbs from the food.

For the birthday girl, Trish...I've asked Mick St. John to stop by. I found him on the beach (see picture above), but he was thrilled to join the party!

Oh, I was so enthralled with David B's everywhere... I forgot to say, Barbara, this party is hoppin'! Thanks for all the fun!! Happy Second Day Anniversary Week! Thriller/Suspense/Mystery/Adventure Fiction is one of my favorites! Um, excuse me, but I think that David Beckham needs a breather... I think there is room in that tub for David Boreanaz and me!

Attention Please! Freezer Guy is missing! Will someone please return Freezer Guy's body so we can identify him. Thank you.

Barb-
Do you have to be a registered user to qualify to enter the drawings?

The descriptions and the photos make my water - of course I mean the chocolate! Or do I?

My khaki-dressed personal waiter, a.k.a. the kiltless man, just turned over the dead body (glad it wasn't me doing the turning.) The dead guy is wearing lipstick on his... personal attribute. My friend says it looks just like that shade of red Gemma was wearing yesterday. Hmmm... didn't she have TWO boys in the cabana with her yesterday afternoon?

Dawn,

I'd talk to Barbara the missing freezer man. She's seems to be the one who is getting all the men today. LOL.

And Susan...that's Gemma for you. Isn't she great.

Hey there Christie Craig :-) How are you?

Hugssss
LindaH

Ooooooh! I'm so jealous! Mick St. John as a birthday present? Why aren't I ever that lucky? I'm just going to have to be bad. Very bad. Maybe then I can go to the pool house and get frisked by the yummy vampire.

Ooooooh! I'm so jealous! Mick St. John as a birthday present? Why aren't I ever that lucky? I'm just going to have to be bad. Very bad. Maybe then I can go to the pool house and get frisked by the yummy vampire.

Hello waiter over here more chocolate martinis please, thank you :-)

Hugssss
LindaH

Ia m with you Monica LoL

Hugssss
LindaH

Ohhhh...I adore those THRILLING ACTION type adventures. :) Just give me straight chocolate to go with it. You can keep the alcohol. Don't let anything dilute the pleasure... ;)

I think you guys are on to something here. :) I don't know what happened to the hot detectives. They seem to be missing too. Give them back ladies!

Clue# 9 Lipstick mark that looks mysteriously like the color Gemma wears.

Dawn, freezer guy is chilling martinis.

Yum chocolate martinis. Where's the waiter I need me one of those.

Man you guys get up early!! Last nights party is still ringing in my ears, but you aught to see who or should I say what,I woke up with.Vikings,Vamps,Scots in Kilts, Oh MY!!

I've never had Navajo Flat Bread, sounds Yum! *g*

Laughs~ Oh! Looks like my computer decided to fix itself and post all the 'lost' ones together. Neat. But um.. David said he wanted to get back to his bath so I had to bring him back

Woohoo - the party's still going strong. Save one of the chocolate martinis for me!

What a great party, I have never had a Chocolate Martinis. I was wondering if I could have one while I get naked with David Boreanaz? I think it would be so much fun. I like him a lot and he is sooo HOT!!!

Yes. Yes he is. ~Ponders and sets aside a Martini for Lindsey~ Anyone want some chocolate cups? I made them special for the party! It's a mystery game.. guess what's inside!

Oh Chocolate Martinis, My favorite.

Linea...Grey cat made an OMELET?!? With a DRAGON EGG???? OMG, what will happen to anyone who eats of the magic egg? They might grow wings or something. Have firey breath instead of just bad breath! OMG!

OMGosh, I came for the chocolate and the mystery party turned into a hottie fest. What a great party. When y'all are done with Agent Booth or Mick St. John, I'm in line to be next.

I'm going to sit here and drool. Thank you. :)

I'm going to sit here and drool. Thank you. :)

Great party but please tell me where that egg dish by Linnea is at so I can avoid it...I am not that HUNGRY.

Laughs~ As soon as you get enough estrogen in a room, the 'hottie fest' seems to happen.

Oooh, that chocolate martini looks good!

Oooh, that chocolate martini looks good!

Can I have a martini?

Great food and drink.

Fry bread and chili sound good - one can never go wrong with chocolate!

I'm having a hard time keeping up with the threads of conversation. It seems chocolate or some guy in a bathtub keeps getting in the way (but in a nice way). What will the rest of the week bring!

There are definitely some great dishes to go with today’s books. I think I’ll need one of those chocolate martinis after my day at work.

Good party with lots of tasty food ideas and intersting reading material.
Pat

Great party, Barbara. It's amazing how many posts you're getting :-)

Great party, Barbara. It's amazing how many posts you're getting :-)

So it turns out Jennifer Lewis was right all along. Freezer Guy IS a vampire. Apparently he's the traditional sort who sleeps during the day. Sorry about that. Who knew vampires sleep in freezers?

Waving at Linda!

You guys are making hungry with all the food talk. And I'm on WW, so this isn't fair. Oh, and honestly, I've never had a chocolate martini, but after today I've got to order one the next time I'm out.

So where are with the dead guy? Did Gemma do him in? I'm sure he died happy.

CC

A

Waving at Linda!

You guys are making hungry with all the food talk. And I'm on WW, so this isn't fair. Oh, and honestly, I've never had a chocolate martini, but after today I've got to order one the next time I'm out.

So where are with the dead guy? Did Gemma do him in? I'm sure he died happy.

CC

A

I go a for a few minutes and I miss My shot at David. That is so not fair ladies, Watch out or they'll be another body with freezer guy! That's what you get for giving my all those chocolate martinis and showing me his bathtub pictue ;-)

I go a for a few minutes and I miss My shot at David. That is so not fair ladies, Watch out or they'll be another body with freezer guy! That's what you get for giving my all those chocolate martinis and showing me his bathtub pictue ;-)

Sparkle, no one has to be a registered user to win in the drawing, just post comments and you all seem to be doing just fine in that area.

AWWWWW......who am I going to put the bodies that I go through to get to david with in the freezer now. Since freezer guy is walking around maybe they'll be a little more space in the freezer, what do you think? Is there enough space in there for whoever I have to go through till I get to David......
Excuse me while I go give it a try

*Waves* back at ya Christie. I never had a chocolate martini either but it sure do look good ;) Did Gemma do the dead guy in? Uh oh or some one else here did and is not telling us *g*

Hugssss
LindaH

When did we get a freezer guy? ~Peeks in her freezer~ WHy don't vamps hang out in my freezer?

MORE KARAOKE! To the tune of My Favorite Things..


SJ and CJ and Conant (with poodles)//
Lippman and Fairstein and Hyzy (with strudels)//
Vampires and kudzu Charlaine Harris brings//
These are some more of our favorite things!//////

Huang and McCue and Aunt A's in Ann Arbor//
Barnes-Noble and Borders from west to Sag Harbor//
Boxes from Oakmont all tied up with strings//
These are some more of our favorite things!////

MAr'gret MAron. McCrumb, Sharon.//
Thoughts of Bouchercon//
We simply remember our favorite things
And then nothing can---go wrong!/////

MORE KARAOKE! To the tune of My Favorite Things..


SJ and CJ and Conant (with poodles)//
Lippman and Fairstein and Hyzy (with strudels)//
Vampires and kudzu Charlaine Harris brings//
These are some more of our favorite things!//////

Huang and McCue and Aunt A's in Ann Arbor//
Barnes-Noble and Borders from west to Sag Harbor//
Boxes from Oakmont all tied up with strings//
These are some more of our favorite things!////

MAr'gret MAron. McCrumb, Sharon.//
Thoughts of Bouchercon//
We simply remember our favorite things
And then nothing can---go wrong!/////

Love the karaoke songs.

BTW, do they make sugar-free chocolate martinis?

Okay, let's make two little lines here... See, boy, girl, David, girl, Mick, girl,and now here girl, Matthew, girl, Seeley... That's it. Now, this first person in line takes the orange and tucks it...No, no, no groping! No smooching! The idea is to pass the orange along... Sheesh. I need a martini.

Guess what! Freezer guy is a detective too! He's promised to track down the kleptos who stole my car keys. I think I'm in love! Stay tuned. The romance of Dawn and Freezer Guy is coming soon. P.S. Plenty of room in the freezer, less so in the hot tub.

Jade, you lucky girl! How'd you maneuver to stand between Matthew and Seeley? No wonder your books are so hot! Oh, the disappointment that I missed Joysann's call to line up for her game...

Jade, you lucky girl! How'd you maneuver to stand between Matthew and Seeley? No wonder your books are so hot! Oh, the disappointment that I missed Joysann's call to line up for her game...

Joysann, we used to play that orange game all the time, but I'd love to be in a line with Seely Booth on my left and Mick St. John on my right with Matthew as backup.

Yummy pics!

amysmith98 @ yahoo.com

Now we're playing pass the orange? I would have assumed that we'd be playing a murder mystery party game... or is that too much like asking singers to "perform" at a dinner party? ;)

Shoot, I missed which Matthew it was! Okay, ladies, sorry, but Booth, Mick, Matthew and I need to, um, solve a mystery. So we'll be in the back for, oh, say, an hour? LOL

WOW!!!! So many great authora here.

WOW!!!! So many great authora here.

Well Fedora I can see where a murder just might take place if someone tries to but in line next to the hot man with the orange ;)

Well Fedora I can see where a murder just might take place if someone tries to but in line next to the hot man with the orange ;)

Yummy pic, yummy food and my favorite type of stories! Oh, and the tunes, those are good, too!

Barbara you might want to check with your tech man on this site, it post comments twice sometimes for no reason. Maybe some of those dust bunnies are on the computer doing what bunnies do.

Matthew McConaughey looks good enough to eat.

Fedora, the murder mystery game has been going on all day. Turns out the dead guy in the freezer was a vampire. <br><br>As far as the double posts go...we're stuck with it, sorry. Could be worse, no posts.<br><br>Now I really need to check on Megan Kelly and the boys...

Man I keep missing all the fun, dang work keeps getting in the way for party time!! ;)

Just got in from work. Glad the orange passing is winding down, because I'm too pooped to party. However...if Daniel Craig walks up out of the sea, I'll be right there.
I was enjoying all the foods, too. Had Pumpkin fry bread once, sure would like more sent this way.

Just got in from work. Glad the orange passing is winding down, because I'm too pooped to party. However...if Daniel Craig walks up out of the sea, I'll be right there.
I was enjoying all the foods, too. Had Pumpkin fry bread once, sure would like more sent this way.

Alright ladies...I'm back!! Thank you for keeping Matthew entertained for me!! He assures me that he has had a lovely time. I will take it from here for now.(wink)I brought some New York style cheesecake with me...:)

Alright ladies...I'm back!! Thank you for keeping Matthew entertained for me!! He assures me that he has had a lovely time. I will take it from here for now.(wink)I brought some New York style cheesecake with me...:)

wonderful party again today; love the brownies, etc. I also missed the game-shucks. What a nice turnout for today also.

Hi, I'm back with the beer & pretzels.
I wasn't sure what kind of pretzels you wanted,so I bought every style, should go good with the choc. fondu.
Now where is that mysterous, thrill seeking, adventurous lady you were going to introduce me to?

Hi, I'm back with the beer & pretzels.
I wasn't sure what kind of pretzels you wanted,so I bought every style, should go good with the choc. fondu.
Now where is that mysterous, thrill seeking, adventurous lady you were going to introduce me to?

The Thurlos have completely won me over with their Fry Bread. Follow that with Janis Susan May's Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, and I think I'm in heaven. I'll happily sing a karaoke version of 'Psycho Killer' at the party!

Phew, that was fun! Those boys know how to party. I'll share now.

Phew, that was fun! Those boys know how to party. I'll share now.

What an incredible scene you've got going on here...Congratulations on your anniversary and best of luck in the years to come!
xoxo

I see the party is still going on strong. And CHOCOLATE MARTINIS... YUM, chocolate goes good with anything!

Hey, refill! The night is young! Calling out to the LIRW hunky waiters. Yum. De-lish choc martinis, Gemma! Too bad Nick Charles couldn't come to the party and sample the 'tinis. He solved thrillers with s*x appeal, one-liners and a sassy wife all without letting go of his cocktail! Wha?? Asta, how did you get in here? Bad doggie!

Whew. Glad to see a lot of the ladies have (finally) retired for the evening... giving me an open field. I guess it is just lil ole me and the boys from Long Island Romance Writers -- they've promised to THRILL me and keep me in SUSPENSE until I cry out for mercy. Good thing the whereabouts of the party are a MYSTERY because the vice squad would have quite an ADVENTURE locating the perpetrators of this awesome bacchanal.

Hey Barbara are you sure there's nothing else in these Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies? I've had nothing to drink yet and I'm feeling kind of strange and.....

I am bringing Dr. Kate Holly and her Nutcases. They would be the life of the party, even without their straightjackets

I am bringing Dr. Kate Holly and her Nutcases. They would be the life of the party, even without their straightjackets

Happy birthday Trish.

Barb, you sure know how to throw a party.

Although they aren't my first choice (usually), I really enjoy a good thrilling mystery/suspense story. Even better if it's got a good dose of romance in it! ;)

Thrilling, mysterious, suspenseful... and most definitely an adventure!

And by a happy coincidence, I'm reading Dorothy L. Sayers' <em>Clouds of Witness</em> just now. Ah lord Peter! Bunter! :sigh:

Ooh, chocolate martinis and Mick St. John - yummy!

Wearing my trademark fedora, and lime green trench coat, ready for action. :)

Congratulations on a great anniversary bash, Barbara.

Congratulations on your anniversary! You've still got quite a party going!

At the stroke of midnight tonight, I will be serving up midnight margaritas!!! Get your original and strawberry flavored frozen treats right here ladies. Matthew has graciously offered to salt or sugar the glasses. :P

I'll have some of the strawberry frozen stuff.

Never mind wenches, Michelle, I want to know who Miss Scarlett has stashed away in the library.

Never mind wenches, Michelle, I want to know who Miss Scarlett has stashed away in the library.

Mmmmm...Agent Seeley Boo...uh, I mean...chocolate martini...

gawd is matthew so HOT in that pic!!!! i love how he refuses to wear anything , aftershave, cologne, and even though not sure about the deordant, hmmm
but i guess i could stand that if he had no shirt on :)))

love how he works out on the beaches

great party again
gl all

Happy Birthday!!! Whee!

Nothing like cozying up with a good mystery...and a hot man at one of your anniversary bashes Barbara. :D

Hey, Barbara, you really know how to throw a party! Thanks for the hunks—spring sunshine is arriving a little early! Can't wait for the next course!

After looking at those pics I do actually need a martini - wow they are HOTT!

Have a happy day!

Wow Booth in the Bath!! you need no more entertainment at a party

Great party ... or at least great decorations.

Wow Booth in the Bath!! you need no more entertainment at a party

* Grabs a chocolate martini*
wonderful party so far.

sheesh! missed the mystery/thriller authors! dag nab it!! always love a good story that starts with a dead body!!

I love mystery, suspense, thrillers and adventure books.

Love the pic of David in the bathtub!

The pic of the chocolate martini looks yummy.

Another great party. I really just had to come back to see the pictures again. :)

Thanks for the picture of Matthew - he was the inspiration for my hero, Reel, in In Over Her Head. Always good for a second look. :)

The hottest picture of Matthew around and one of the best pics of my hollywood husband David (I actually have a better bathtub shot), I can't believe I missed this the other day.

Chocolate martinis and mysteries! Yum! I love mysteries and thrillers. They're my absolute favorites! Hi Christie Craig! :)

WOW to the eye candy!! YUMMMMMMMY!!!

My post finally came through! YA!!

Oh I just realized that the last photo was Mick St. John SWOON!!! I am in love with that man.

Awesome picture of David Boreanaz! He's been one of my favorite hotties since he was Angel!

Oh my is that david over in the tub....mind if I join him :D

You have really pulled out the stops with all the hunky men today. Mick St. John is right at the top of my wishlist of HOT GUYS! Just looking at him makes my eyeballs sizzle!

Love that picture of David/Angel!!!!

Nice itnerview with David Baldacci . I love this genre

That FBI agent can investigate me anytime. Wonderful party! Please pass another chocolate martini.

That FBI agent can investigate me anytime. Wonderful party! Please pass another chocolate martini.

Hi Barbara! I love thrillers, mysteries and suspense! Sorry I'm late for the party! Hope there's still food to go around!

Congratulations on your anniversary! What a party!

I would love one or two of these chocolate martinis. They sound great! Wonderful party!

I would love one or two of these chocolate martinis. They sound great! Wonderful party!

Sorry if this is off topic but I’m thinking of buying this book. Curious if anyone’s has checked out the new book “Hell’s Aquarium” by Steve Alten? I know he’s been a best selling author before, but wanted to see if anyone had read this book first? It’s about the ancient prehistoric shark Megalodon, which makes the current Great White Shark look like a gold fish. Check out the trailer below, pretty awesome: