Do you like pumpkin spice? And some fun reads!

 

Hi dear readers, How have you been? Can you believe that September is already halfway through. I can't. The days are getting shorter and cooler. The leaves are starting to change. It's such a beautiful time of year. My favorite thing about fall is going trail riding on my horse. The cooler weather gives her a pep in the her step, and she is excited to go out.  When we are out in woods, it is so peaceful. The leaves changing color, the sumac is a vibrant red, the leaves crunch under her feet, and the air is refreshingly crisp. Plus, she starts growing this plushy, russet colored winter coat. I love brushing her this time of year. The big question of the month is: are you a pumpkin spice fan? I'm on the fence. I love pumpkin pie and pumpkin muffins, but not a huge fan of the pumpkin spice lattes. My parents and in-laws came to visit for the weekend. We had a great weekend. Anyway, my mom and MIL (mother-in-law) got into a discussion about which is better: summer or fall. Mom is a fall fan with the cooler weather, leaves changing, and pumpkin spice everywhere. On the other hand, my MIL is a summer and beach girl with the warm water, beaches, and margaritas. So which are you? I don't have a much new on the writing front. My Unexpected Hero is still at the editors, so I'm just waiting to get it back. As soon as it is ready, I'll let you know. Instead, I have a few books for you to check out from my author friends. A couple of new releases and a couple of sales. Maybe, you'll find something you like. Let me know if you do! Hugs, Allie $0.99 Sale for limited time A sweet Southern town. A failing family manor. And a plan to save it all… Moving to Oakleaf Manor was the last thing Brynn Townsend had planned after losing her job in the city, but even more unexpected was the headstrong son of the owner stealing her heart. Her only hope of building a new life in the quaint town of Sugar Maple rests on saving his family farm. But when he threatens to derail not only her plans to save Oakleaf Manor, but also her newfound home, Brynn knows she must risk their budding romance in order to save it all. Preserving his family's legacy and restoring his home to its former glory means everything to Jack. Generations of the Oakley family have owned and run the historic estate of Oakleaf Manor, but Jack's past mistakes have left his family in danger of losing their home. With the fate of Oakleaf Manor resting solidly on his shoulders, he can't risk failing again, even if it means putting his growing relationship with Brynn in jeopardy. When Brynn crafts a daring plan to save Oakleaf Manor, Jack's deeply rooted fears resurface. He's tried this plan before with disastrous consequences. Can Brynn find a way to convince Jack to trust both her and their love? Will Jack realize where his heart truly belongs before it's too late? Or will the happiness they had found and Oakleaf Manor end up in ruins? If you love winding country roads, quaint cozy shops, and quirky, but caring neighbors who love like family, you'll adore Love at the Fall Festival. $0.99 Sale until 9/20 He will give up everything for love. As dark prince of the dark seas, Victor has everything. Everything except Ariana's love. Victor is Ursula's son, so he can't blame Ariana for not trusting him. He will do anything for her, but she is falling for a mortal prince. Can Ariana see that Victor's heart is true, or is it too late? With his mother, Ursula, against the sea king's daughter, will Victor's love cost him everything? The Stone Mermaid is a mythical tale of mermaids and other legendary sea creatures and monsters. This is an epic story of love and betrayal, involving Ariana, the sea king's daughter, Ivan, a human prince, and Victor, the sea witch's son. Love is a force capable of moving the unlikeliest of hearts. Let The Stone Mermaid show you how. Read this epic love story today. The Stone Mermaid is a magical new take on the classic fairytale we all love. New Release! Falling for your best friend’s brother is tricky… unless you’re keeping it a secret. Elle I never thought I’d be serving hotdogs dressed as an actual hotdog at the local amusement park. Not at twenty-five anyway. I know desperate times call for desperate measures, but come on... Do you know how hard it is to look good when you’re squeezing yourself in between two brown buns every day? That’s right, so hard that I’ll never get Prince Charming’s attention. Not that it matters. He’s my best friend’s brother aka completely off-limits. But the way he looks at me makes me weak in the buns. Colton All I want is to get through the summer and save up some cash by playing Prince Charming at the local amusement park so I can get out of Summerville Creek before I turn thirty or – even worse – before I turn out exactly like my dad. Falling for my sister’s best friend isn’t part of the plan, though. She’s all red hair and curves, and she’s driving me crazy in that adorable hotdog suit of hers. I try to avoid her as much as I can, but when my boss asks her to play the Princess to my Prince Charming, all bets are off. We’re park royalty now and I want the happily ever after too. This romcom has all the laughs and sizzle but no explicit content. New Release! An ex-army pilot on his next adventure. A dog trainer establishing her mark. Can they rely on each other when a rescue mission turns deadly? Bjørn Rebel has achieved his lifelong dreams: a helicopter of his own and a business showing-off his beloved Alaska. When the local search and rescue team asks for air support, he jumps at the chance to volunteer. Not only will his experience flying evac missions for an elite division of the army give search and rescue a big advantage, it will give Bjørn a chance to redeem himself after a botched mission left rumors clinging to him he can’t shake. Sadie Wilde is flying high on the success of the K9 breeding and training program she started with her family. Since childhood, Sadie, her sister, and her cousins planned to have a kennel dedicated to breeding superior dogs for search and rescue and law enforcement. With her father and uncle heading up the local SAR, she’s seen first hand how a well-trained dog can mean the difference between life and death. Sadie’s determined to do whatever she can to ensure her dogs are the best. Bjørn, Search and Rescue’s newest recruit, just might be the ticket to taking her training program to new heights. When a routine rescue mission takes a sinister turn, will Bjørn and Sadie be able to uncover the truth in time or will they be the ones needing to be saved? If you like high-soaring action, toe-curling romance that keeps it clean, and a family of captivating characters, you’ll love Sara Blackard’s riveting romantic Alaskan adventure series.