Amazon has SO many Kindles as part of their Black Friday deals, including kids, Paperwhite, and Oasis versions. These would make great gifts for a book lover! I’m so far behind in technology, I didn’t even know that some of them have Wi-Fi now. lol I especially love the one with a leather cover. Who wouldn’t want to carry their favorite books around with them all the time?
There are lots of great deals on sweet romance books today! Some of them say they are part of the Black Friday deals and are listed under the Black Friday deals, but they don’t say it on the actual book page. I’ve included several that I found while perusing the deals on Amazon.
READING LIGHTS!!!! I stumbled across some deals on them, and I’m ALWAYS needing them so I added them here. From standing lights to neck lights, there are so many choices, I don’t know what to choose!
Nifty Knick-Knacks! Okay, okay. They’re not all knick-knacks, but they ARE all items that caught my eye.
The Kindle Paperweight is a great deal for a book lover, and it’s on sale today! Who wouldn’t want to carry their favorite books around with them all the time?
He insulted her. She slammed the door in his face. Only their mutual dislike of Christmas will bring them together.
Billionaire Ethan Wilder has a lot of reasons to hate Christmas, but being dumped by his cheating fiancée and ending up in Holly Wreath, Wyoming to hide out is currently the biggest. The next person on the receiving end of his bad attitude is the waitress serving him cold diner food.
Nobody hates waitressing more than Olivia Campbell, but she has to do something to pay the bills when customers at her bed and breakfast are slow. She puts on a happy face for her daughter, but after her husband walked out on them right before Christmas five years earlier, it’s not her favorite season. To make matters worse, she opens her front door to discover her new houseguest is the cantankerous man from the diner with the gorgeous hazel eyes.
Living in close quarters should be unbearable, but as they share some of the simple pleasures of the holidays together, Olivia and Ethan find themselves enjoying the holiday for the first time in a long time—but when Olivia discovers just who Ethan is, only a Christmas miracle may be what keeps them together.
★★★ Includes Olivia’s secret hot chocolate recipe at the end of Ethan and Olivia’s happily ever after★★★
Freelance photographers Liz Foster and Ryan Callahan are finally making plans for their future. And what better time to get married than during the festive holiday season that brought them together? If only Liz’s parents weren’t standing in the way of a picture-perfect wedding.
Spurred on by the ghosts of Christmases past, Dan Foster has already written Liz out of his will, so even attending the wedding—let alone walking his daughter down the aisle—is out of the question. However, this is the season for miracles and Ryan will do anything to make his bride smile.
What will it take to bring this family back together in time for the wedding?
She’s under pressure and desperate. But will she be able to turn the town’s problem man around, and then, maybe even create some romantic Christmas magic of her own?
When would-be journalist Hannah Wyatt is sent to Shady Piers to cover their Christmas Extravaganza, her future career on a West Coast feature magazine will be decided by what she creates.
But the wonder of Christmas in Shady Piers depends on the continuing generosity of Jackson Vokes. Beset with personal problems he is not feeling full of Christmas cheer, and in misplaced revenge, refuses to support the town.
So, to make Christmas happen in Shady Piers, Hannah must help resolve Jackson’s troubles. And when she does, she finds there is more to Jackson than she first realized.
Bright Christmas is a wonderful Christmas standalone novella in the charming Shady Piers clean romance series. If you like fascinating characters, drawn together gradually, and a beautiful festive backdrop, then you’ll love Alicia Best’s seasonal delight.
And last, but not least, the first book in my series, Love at the Fall Festival, will be free from Saturday, November 28th through Tuesday, December 1st. Happy reading!
For those of you who love cozy mysteries along with clean romance, have I got a deal for you! Olivia Swift has a boxed set of SIX cozy mysteries in her series available.
The Secret of Chestnut Hall – Jasmine (Jazz) Summer takes on a contract to restore an intriguing old garden for her client Evan Sutherland. Evan, a famous mountaineer, is trying to leave behind a shattered life and an ex-wife that almost ruined him. Chestnut Hall, Evan’s house and garden, has a mysterious past that intrigues the pair, but leads them into situations that they would never have dreamed about …and into unforeseen dangers.
The Secret of the Jewel Shop – What do lavender, stones, and spirits have in common? You’ll need to read this love story within a love story to find out! Carly James dream of opening a jewelry shop is fast becoming a reality. The building’s history intrigues Carly, especially when she senses a spirit presence. Dex arrives on the scene for his brother Evan’s wedding. He’s recently been through a rough patch, however he’s starting fresh. Dex agrees to temporarily help Carly out in the store. He’s logical and serious by nature and skeptical about her crystal readings. Can two opposites really attract or will a schoolboy stalker cause a tragedy?
Almost Picture Perfect – Miller Hollenbeck hates her job. In her spare time, she loves to upcycle furniture. Miller Hollenbeck dropped the screw she was about to tighten with her electric drill and it slipped to the floor. The door dropped away from her hand and fell over onto her shoulder. She swore loudly and expressively and pushed the door to one side as she retrieved the escapee screw. Meet Jules Callander, a successful photographer who is impressed with Miller’s work. What can happen when two redheads collide?
The Secret of the Quilt – When Kim Summers begins to restore an ancient quilt; strange things start to happen. Kim’s dream is to turn her little garden shop into a large garden center, complete with a crafting and quilter’s area. With help from her long-time friend, Rob Manners, it’s quickly becoming a reality. Rob has carried a torch for Kim since he was ten years old. Is Kim brave enough to risk losing her best friend for love? Rob is not about to give up when Kim needs him the most. As they unravel the secrets of the quilt, with the help of their friends, perhaps there will be a message for Kim and Rob.
The Secret of the Pendant – When Corby Santana receives an unexpected inheritance from her great uncle, she learns that he has left her a house along with a very unique turquoise and silver pendant. For Corby, it seems like a piece of good news, but she’s not sure, especially when the will states she needs to wear the pendant when she visits the house. What secrets do the house and the pendant hold in store for Corby and her friends?
The Secret of the Stones – Katarina Jones’ sensible exterior and strong practical streak often masks her real feelings. Ben Carruthers is terrified to ask Kat out but when he buys a piece of land, and enlists Kat’s help with his vision, it gives him the opportunity to spend some time with her. When Ben has a load of landscaping rocks delivered, Kat seemingly has a sixth sense about some of the stones. Will danger draw them together or pull them apart, especially when Kat has trouble acknowledging that she has a sixth sense?
So last night I made my first trip to a store (I’m sure you all know which one I’m referring to) on Thanksgiving night. Believe it or not, it was in search of ingredients! lol Somehow, I forgot that Black Friday now starts on Thanksgiving. I was shocked at how packed it was.
I grabbed what I needed and headed to my cart, ruminating over my own Black Friday plans. I’ve made my yearly list of my favorite deals on Amazon. Here are the top ten.
SO that’s my list of my favorite Black Friday deals. If you’re shopping on Amazon, check out smile.amazon.com. Amazon donates to a charity of your choice (mine is St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital) at no cost to you. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
When I first started writing the Sugar Maple romance series, I knew that the first book would focus on a fall festival. As soon as I began writing, the story was there as well as the town, the characters, and more.
I’m not sure when autumn became my favorite season, but I know several reasons WHY it’s my favorite.
I’m not sure when autumn became my favorite season, but I know several reasons WHY it’s my favorite.
IT’S BEAUTIFUL. The fall season is just simply gorgeous in Tennessee. The trees are a cacophony of bright colors. When I’m driving in the early morning, I love seeing the fog and smoke rising through the hills. It makes my heart ache from its beauty.
THE SCENTS. The smells I associate with fall including cinnamon, wood smoke, cider, pumpkin spice, and more are just so intoxicating. Who doesn’t love them?
THE WEATHER. I don’t know about where you live, but in Tennessee, summer can be hot and humid. The fall season, on the other hand, promises cooler, perfect (in my opinion) weather.
THE CELEBRATIONS. The autumn season is full of celebrations. From fall festivals to Halloween’s trick-or-treating to Thanksgiving, there’s so much to see and do and enjoy in autumn.
THE FOOD. What is more delicious than flavored coffees, sweet and spicy desserts, Turkey and dressing, and more? The seasonal food in autumn has a flavor all its own. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
THE ANTICIPATION. Speaking of celebrations, autumn is the perfect lead-up to the Christmas season. What’s better than being right in the middle of your favorite season? Knowing that another fun and special holiday is just around the corner.
A NEW BEGINNING. It may sound strange, but I’ve always looked at fall as a fresh start. I think that’s because every August heralds the beginning of school. I’ve also personally started many new endeavors in the autumn.
As you can see, I have several reasons for my own favorite season choice. What is your favorite season and why?
So during my last email newsletter, I asked my subscribers what their favorite Christmas in July traditions were. I got some great responses, including making Christmas decorations, watching Hallmark movies, and more!
One thing that really stuck out to me was shopping. Of course, I always love shopping! lol But I also like enjoying the Christmas holidays so getting some of my Christmas shopping done in July sound like a great new tradition for me!
Keeping that in mind, here are 10 items perfect for your Christmas list:
1. Rocketbook Fusion
I’ve never tried this item before, but I really want to! This notebook comes in two different sizes (Letter and Executive). It syncs with several different programs, such as Google Cloud, Evernote, Dropbox, etc. You just scan with your phone and upload. And, here’s the really neat part, the pages are reusable! You just wipe them down with a cloth and start over. Bye, endless pile of notebooks!
2. Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler
Ok, this one shows my laziness a bit! I would love to have a beverage refrigerator for a garage (when I get one!), my home office, or my reading nook. I hate trying to keep canned drinks cold in my regular refrigerator because they seem to take up so much room. Speaking of which, these are also perfect for dorm rooms. I had a mini-fridge in college, and I loved it!
3. Mr. Coffee BVMC-PO19B All-in-One At-Home Pour Over Coffee Maker
I’m a coffee fiend! In fact, I may or may not be drinking coffee right now. 😉 I’ve always heard that pour over coffee is the best, but I’ve never tried it. I’d love to experiment with this coffee maker while writing my next book.
4. A Luggage Set
I love to travel and explore. I’m hoping to add some readers and writers conferences to my list this year *fingers crossed.* But I always, always, always have problems packing. I just pack too much! So these luggage sets caught my eye. At that time of this posting, these luggage sets have a huge discount as part of Amazon Prime days. I have to admit, I’m tempted…
5. Instant Pot
I’d rather be writing! That’s my thought process 90% of the time that I’m cooking. On especially busy days, I’d love to have a instant pot to take care of the hard work for me. This Instant Pot is a 9-in-1 that includes a pressure cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, rice cooker, warmer, sterilizer, and more. It looks like a steal to me and has lots of reviews.
6. Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Oasis
Don’t get me wrong, I love the feel of a good old-fashioned book, but I also love the ease and convenience of e-books! A Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Oasis would be an amazing gift. The latest e-readers are so much more lightweight and the Oasis is waterproof! I haven’t updated my e-reader in a while so I’m definitely keeping my eye on these.
7. Blue Light Shield Computer Reading/Gaming Glasses
I spend a lot of time in front of a computer so I would love to try these glasses and see if they help!
8. iRobot Roomba
Again, I’d rather be writing! Well, that’s a bit of a fib. I find cleaning to be therapeutic so I like to clean everything and have it looking neat and fresh and organized. However, I also have allergies and sweeping can definitely give me a sneezing fit. That’s why the Roomba caught my eye. I’ve never had one, but I think it could be a great investment for me! lol
9. Jewelry Accessories
I don’t have a lot of jewelry and what I do have isn’t that expensive, but it has a lot of sentimental value. I would love either of these items to keep my jewelry looking nice and in good condition.
10. Clothes!
I love to be comfortable so I’m really picky when it comes to clothes. Here are some items that I’d like to try. I can just imagine myself snuggled up with a good book in front of a fire or dressing up for a Christmas party…. Ok, I need to get off here and start writing! lol
So, all in all, this is my Christmas wish list…. I mean shopping list! lol Good luck with yours!
My eyelids were definitely drooping tonight! I worked on my newsletter much of the day and ended up finishing later than I had hoped. After supper, I relaxed on the couch, getting sleepier and sleepier.
I finally forced myself to get up and do my yoga practice. Boy, am I glad I did! It was a fun new workout, but challenging. My feet were killing me as I did some of the leg poses, but I felt like I was working muscles that are often overlooked.
In the end, I ended up feeling the burn in my arms and legs. With each day of practice, I’m getting more and more excited about how I will feel on Day 30! Wish me luck!
So, I’m not sure exactly when I first started noticing this, but… I can definitely feel a difference in my muscle tone. On top of that, I’ve received a couple of compliments over the last two days from family members. I think my yoga practice is making a difference!
It’s strange because I have found myself very hungry lately as well as thirsty (for water!). I’ve also been indulging in some not so healthy food (pizza and bacon anyone?), but that’s actually not SO unusual for me! lol
Anyway, I’ve noticed my clothes are fitting better, I feel stronger and healthier, and I’m able to hold poses longer! Not what I expected from such an enjoyable practice!
*These results are my own experience and should not be taken as medical advice for anyone else.
I really liked the listening aspect of the yoga practice today. It think that listening, really listening, to others is something we could all work on. I sometimes find myself simply nodding and agreeing to others while my mind remains focused on work, writing, or something else. I’ve been practicing being a better listener to others.
But I also need to practice listening to myself. When I say that, I mean my body and what it needs. If my legs desperately need a break from sitting and a short walk, I need to listen. If my body needs more water, more time outside, more sleep, I need to listen. My body isn’t asking for these things out of self-indulgence. It NEEDS them to function to the best of its ability.
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