Deliciously Good Read For Fall!

 

This book is a fun as the cover looks. Ramona is a demon, and Iris is a witch. They live in a magical small town. Humans visit and think it's all a Halloweentown act, but in fact, all the monsters are real! If only this town was real, I'd book my October vacation!

And speaking of delicious. I made zucchini bread, or is it cake? I don't know. The important thing is that it is delicious. Would you like to hear my little life hack? We had a package of mixed nuts sitting in the cabinet, so I smashed the nuts up with a meat tenderizer and added them to the bread/cake. Delicious!

Is there anything that could make this taste better? Yes, whipped cream. But I didn't have any on hand. Do you have fun plans for the weekend? Me and the Hubs are going to see the Fighting Illini!  Since I'm not a big football fan, I have no idea who they are playing. I do know the halftime marching band show will be great! 

TRAPPED by Eveline Rose Romantic Suspense!

 

Craving some romantic suspense? Check out this series by author Eveline Rose! Trapped is available in paperback, Kindle, and free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. 

TRAPPED, Sheppard & Sons Investigations, Book 6:

When an unforgettable night leads to a broken heart, trusting again feels impossible.

After a string of bad luck, Ashley York moves back to her hometown of Weatherford, hoping to get her life back on track. But her bad luck continues when she finds out the man who ghosted her in Vegas is the newest addition to Sheppard & Sons Investigations.

Everything she knew about him was a lie.

Nathan Blaszek can’t forget the vivacious woman he met a year ago in Vegas, and the night he stood her up still haunts him. In more ways than one. Taking a job at a small-town private investigation company seems like the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Until he hears a sound he never expected to hear again.

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.

Nathan wants a second chance with Ashley, but he’ll need to face his demons to win back her trust.
When Ashley disappears, Nathan risks everything to find her, including his new job. But a dangerous game of cat and mouse could destroy their reunion.

EVELINE ROSE:

Eveline Rose is an award-winning author who fell in love with storytelling in high school and is thrilled to share her small-town romantic suspense stories with you. Every book has a heroine who is stronger than she believes, and a protective hero who falls hard and will do anything to protect her.

"They'll get their HEA, but it won't be easy."

She lives in the Chicago area with her cat, HRH, The Prince of Destruction, where she pours her heart and soul into her characters for your reading pleasure. She’s a foodie who loves her coffee, and happy endings.

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A Trip to a Small Town - The Sunday Post

 

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. you can write about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.

This weekend, I took part in a book signing event called Romantic Galena Reads. It's held in the picturesque town of Galena, Illinois. I stayed at the DeSoto House hotel, which is the oldest operating hotel in Illinois. It's the town where Ulysses "Zaddy" Grant started his presidential campaign. I say Zaddy because, as far as past US presidents go, he was one of the few who were/are handsome. Obviously, Barack Obama is #1 on my list. 

See what I mean? Handsome with a good beard.

Here are a few pictures of the town. There were so many cute shops and restaurants. 

How was your week? 

New Cozy Fantasy Book!

Author Kristen Vale is a member of the Chicago North Romance Writers, a group I am the current secretary for. She just had a cozy fantasy come out and I wanted to share it here. Have you read any cozy fantasy? 

Here is a link to get the book if the blurb below leaves you wanting more:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kristen-vale/a-tale-of-mirth-magic/9781538771822/

A maker of magical jewelry finds her life turned upside down when she ends up on the run with a half-giant in this spicy and cozy fantasy romance—perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and The Spellshop. 

Elikki may not have a family, but she has her fierce independence, boundless charm, and enough talent as a jewelry artisan to make a living on the road. Unfortunately for some, she also can’t yet manage to control her chaotic magic. . . and her temper. Sweet, soft Barra lives a quiet life with his mas and three sisters, managing the books for his family’s business. All he wants is to blend in and not make waves—a bit tricky, as a nearly eight-foot-tall purple half-giant. 
 
When Elikki lands in hot water after dealing with a particularly rude customer, Barra finds himself helping her flee the constables. With a bounty on her back—and a severe crush forming on his end—they decide to travel together to the next town. So begins a journey filled with cozy inns, delicious meals, heaps of excellent sex, and a sprinkling of danger.  As their adventures bring them closer together and the threat of capture rises they find themselves changing in surprising ways. He’s given up on finding love. She’s always refused to try. But traveling together, they may discover unexpected, powerful romance and stronger self-identities—if the bounty hunters don’t get them first. 

 

The Ber Months are here. It's my time to shine.

 I like autumn and so it has become the time of year my books are most likely to be set. I guess I have more time to write in the fall and I'm a mood writer? Having weather outside match the weather in my books is pretty nice. 

I'm part of a free ebook promo for September. Here is the link to check out the books and see if you want any: https://books.bookfunnel.com/september-small-town-love/r02k6j8gkl

I'm ready to kick off all-things-pumpkin season. I borrowed the audio version of this book via Hoppla:

This book was big last year and it has 364,248 ratings on Goodreads. Wow! I'm sure I enjoy all the fall vibes. How about you? Will you be reading any fallish books this month? 

The Absolute Joy of Sleeping in on a Monday Morning. The Sunday Post

  

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I am very excited that I don't have to get up and go to work tomorrow. I have no plans and am hoping to stay in my pajamas all day. Maybe I'll hit the Starbucks drive thru and get my first PSL of the season. I also like that Labor Day is on September first this year. 

I will be working on finishing my current audio read, Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall. I need to not go to Goodreads when I am double-checking the spelling of a book title. I think the blurb for this book gives too much away, and now I feel a little spoiled. 

Did I mention I set up a TikTok account? I think I did. But if you missed it, now you know.  It's an author account. I don't know what I am doing. Do use TikTok? 

If you are looking for some ideas on what to do with yourself this month here is a fun guide I saw posted. This weekend I'll be at a book signing in Galena, IL. It's a super cute town that is a popular Midwest weekend destination. I'm going to try and make sure I take some pictures. What are some of your September plans?

Looking For Some Escapist Reading? Look No Further!

 

The Kiss Contract by Angela Taylor is a fun, fluffy book with cute dogs and just the right amount of comedy in the love story. It's a nice Rom Com. If you like it, there are more books in the same universe! One of the things I like about these books is that each book features different tropes. I'm a big fan of fake relationships, and that is the first thing that drew me to The Kiss Contract.

Here is more info about the book! 

When you sign a contract to fake-date your sister’s best friend, things are bound to get

complicated!

�� THE KISS CONTRACT

Pet photographer Jessa Lockwood has a problem, and his name is “Creepy Bruce.” After one misguided

internet date, the guy turns into a stage-five clinger. Getting rid of him is harder than keeping dog hair

off her clothes. So, what’s a girl to do when she runs into him on the street? Kiss the first guy she sees

and pretend he’s her boyfriend, that’s what. Great idea, right?

Double-decker, she’s so screwed, abso-flipping-lutely wrong!

There isn’t enough ice cream in the world to melt away that bad decision. Especially when the guy she

locks lips with turns out to be her best friend’s sexy-as-sin, loves-to-push-her-buttons brother, Chase.

Still, she can fix it. Once she gets rid of the creepster, she’ll go home, lock herself in her bedroom, and

never come out again. After all, what’s food delivery for, if not to provide sustenance to the terminally

mortified

Chase Maysen just won the lottery in the form of a dimpled blonde he’s had a crush on for years. Jessa’s

always been off limits, but when her mom witnesses their kiss and invites him to an overnight family

gathering, he accepts before Jessa can say no. She’s never considered him relationship material before,

so this is his once in a never-gonna-happen-again chance to change her mind.

Now Jessa’s stuck between a rock and six-pack abs. She can’t get out of the predicament, but she can lay

down some ground rules. Because seriously, if she and Chase sign a contract to “fake-date” each other,

what could possibly go wrong?

Nothing, right?

Right?

�� Get it here: https://mybook.to/TheKissContract

�� Check out the entire series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKFG3MBL

These books are available as part of a Kindle Unlimited subscription!

Angela writes steamy, frisky, fun contemporary romance that always includes humor, heat, and lots of

snarky banter. Happily ever afters are a must!

When she’s not writing romance, she’s probably either reading in the “Bunny Estate” (aka his own

bedroom) with her bunny, Tag, glued to the TV watching everything from Hallmark to The Amazing

Race to John Wick, or going to the theater for a popcorn fix—er—to watch a movie. Oh, and let’s not

forget drinking way too much Diet Coke! (Yes, she knows she has a problem. Don’t judge!)

Angela shares her rural home with three short, furry children, Remi, Ruby, and Starsky, and her

husband, Dean, who is used to the dogs being mentioned first.

Join her Facebook Readers Group: https://bit.ly/AngelaTaylorSteamSquad

Follow her on BookBub: https://bit.ly/AngelaTaylorBookBub

Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelataylorauthor

A Fun Vampire Romance On Audio!

Good Enough To Eat is a fun sapphic romance about a vampire and someone who may or may not be human. I enjoyed the story, it's on the shorter side so, you can finish it in two or three listenings. The audio reader was pleasant to listen to as well. 

When I went to Goodreads to mark this book as read, I saw someone had left a one-star rating because they thought the set-up for the story was ridiculous. I thought that was kind of funny because this is a paranormal romance. Most of the set-ups are pretty out there! 

If you are looking for some fun escapist listening, this may fit the bill! 

PS It has spice!

Just a few more days until the holiday weekend here in the States. I am looking forward to a few days off school! This year is demanding!

The Sunday Post --False Fall

  

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. you can write about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.

A big change in the weather arrived last night, because of Hurricaine Erin, the jetstream was pulled down and we are enjoying some nice temperate weather. It's delightful to have some low-humidity days where you can open the windows and enjoy fresh air!

I'm looking forward to fall so much that the book I am drafting accidentally changed from being a Christmas-themed book to being a fall book that ends Christmas Eve.  This week, the one and only PSL will be back. Do you like pumpkin spice lattes?  My local independent coffee shop has its own version that uses fresh pumpkin puree and contains much less sugar. 

Reading wise, I've been slacking! I did finish an audiobook. I joined TikTok and I'm trying to figure out what types of posts work and how to edit stuff. I'm only allowing myself less than an hour a day to work on it. I did find a good recipe and made it yesterday! 

Nom nom nom. It's 1 can chickpeas, 1 can black beans, 8oz mozarella pearls, 2 chopped cucumbers, 10 chopped cherry tomatoes, pickled banana peppers, couple tbsps of fresh basil, and then salad dressing made with olive oil, wine vinegar, dijon mustard, and a little honey.

I also went to a book signing with Brigid Kemmerer, who wrote the book (which I haven't read yet) "Warrior Princess Assassin" 

How was your week?  This was our first full week of school--174 days left til next summer break!

Treat Yourself To Superhero Romance!

 I love when authors write stories that are a bit of a genre mash-up. As someone who has seen and enjoyed many a Marvel Movie,  Kelly Farmer's Vector City Super's series is a perfect fit!

Secret Spark (Vector City Supers Book 1:

Sadie thinks her hot new neighbor is one of Vector City’s Superheroes, only Joan’s a fiery Supervillian named Spark who’s hot in more ways than one.

FANNING THE FLAMES (Vector City Supers Book 2):

As their relationship grows, Joan and Sadie face new Villains, old Superheroes, running a food truck, and revenge. Just another day in Vector City.

Want to know more about author Kelly Farmer? 

Kelly Farmer (she/her) has been writing romance novels since junior high. While the stories have changed, one theme remains the same: everyone deserves to have a happy ending. She is the bestselling author of queer contemporary romances with snarky humor and lots of heart.

 

When not writing, she enjoys being outside in nature, quoting from eighties movies, listening to all kinds of music, and petting every dog she comes in contact with. All of these show up in her books. Kelly lives in the Chicago area, where she swears every winter is her last one there.

 

To connect with Kelly, talk about current TV binges, and subscribe to her newsletter for access to free bonus stories, head over to www.kellyfarmerauthor.com.