Under The Endless Sky Historical Romance by Jane Yunker!

It’s 1890, and Hannah Becker does not want to marry her father’s cousin, Gunter. Grandmother suggests she go west to South Dakota and file a claim under the Homestead Act. This would take her far from Gunter’s reach, and allow her to own land of her own. Prairie life would be hard, but the rewards would be hers, not her father’s or husband’s. On her journey, she befriends the Bergen sisters of Rock Creek, experienced girl homesteaders who know of the abandoned neighboring Goldman claim now up for grabs. Frederick “Dutch” Schmidt has had his eyes on the Goldman claim for some time, and now that it’s available, he hopes to file and make it an extension of his own. But when he gets to town, he finds yet another girl homesteader has beat him to it. A confirmed bachelor, he resents all the women filing on land that should rightly go to men. Can they find common ground, and love?

What do you think? Ready to learn more? 

Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Endless-Sky-Jane-Yunker/dp/B0F5BLGN2Q

Jane Yunker lives in northwest Wisconsin along the beautiful St Croix River. When she's not writing American historical fiction, you can find her walking the trails, golfing, or visiting her grandson in sunny southwest Florida. She also enjoys reading, x-stitch, and jigsaw puzzles. Check out her blog at: www.janeyunkerauthor.com where you will find many more historical romances!

 

Happy Autumnal Equinox! 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.

After over a week of no rain and lots of heat, yesterday it rained. I hope it rains more on Sunday. And then I would like all rain after 4pm and before 8am. This way I don't have to deal with the dreaded indoor recess! 

What are you reading or streaming?  We are looking forward to the new episodes of Slow Horses on Apple TV. I'm reading a book called Leaving Grayson.  

This week, I am going to be part of a books and booze sunset event at a farm. I'm excited to go and see it. They grow fruits and vegetables, and they have an event space. So it's going to be picturesque, and I'm looking forward to taking some pictures. If I remember, I'm going to take some photos or video. See if I can make a couple of TikToks out of it! 

How about you? Do you have anything coming up this week?

The current state of leaves in my neighborhood! 

Fri-Yay! My Plan for the Weekend? Do Nothing!

 

This week, our school district had a wellness challenge. To earn points for your school, you went to a local forest preserve and walked. This forest preserve has a steep incline of stairs left over from when people used to toboggan in the winter. Toboggans are big sleds that multiple people climb on and slide down a hill. The slides are gone, but the stairs are still there. This picture is the view from the top of the stairs. I walked up and down only twice. I also did a twenty-minute walk on a walking trail at the top of the stairs. 

I'm planning to start going back to the stairs twice a week. It's close to my house, and I want to build up to being able to do at least five sets of up and down. It continues to be a boiling hot September in my area. I'm looking forward to a cold front. I would also like the ragweed to die off. Allergy season has been dreadful for me this year! 

I finally got it together and started bringing a physical book to work so I can spend my lunch reading instead of scrolling social media. Do you read physical books? Have you read this one? 

Author Spotlight! Cecelia Conway: Can Five Days In July Change Your Life?

Five Nights in July: Door County Dreams Book One 

Can five days in July change your life?

Lenore Michaels has her doubts when everything seems to go wrong one morning. Her car breaks down on the highway, she loses her job, and she’s down to her last dollar. She moved to Door County for a new life, but it seems like she’s proving everyone right.

Then Matt Song steps in to save the day. He’s the local mechanic, he’s hiring, and he’s smitten with the gorgeous woman he meets in line at the gas station.

The handsome stranger makes Lenore feel like anything is possible. Can he convince her he’s worth the risk to have it all: a fresh start, a new job, and a new relationship?

Click here to get your copy! https://buy.bookfunnel.com/5k2brom2oy

Want to know more about Cecelia Conway and read more of her books?   Hop on over to her website! 

www.ceceliaconway.com

Have You Ever Been to A College Football Game? 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.

Yesterday, the hubs and I got to attend a University of Illinois football game. We got the tickets via my son, who works for a local television station in Champaign/Urbana. It was raining by us, but fortunately, not down at the game. We live about two hours away from the U of I. 

Have you ever been to a college football game? Which one?

It was super hot at the football game! We are melting in this picture.

Tomorrow is the hub's bday so we are going to see a Blues musician that he likes at local brewery that also has yummy food. The kids are coming in to celebrate--which is great since it is a monday and all. 

The rest of the week I'll be writing my book and putting up autumn and Halloween decor around my house. 
 What are you up to?

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.

Want more Sheppard & Sons and Eveline Rose?  Follow her socials and check out her website:

www.evelineroseauthor.com

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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?