In
northern Ohio the leaves have changed, the furnace is running, and I’m ready to
snuggle inside. I love this time of year!
I kick
off every morning with a nice, hot pot of coffee. While I watch the local
news, I wrap up in a comfy throw and sip my creamy caffeine. I have a
collection of fuzzy blankets, and my current favorite was a gift from my
sister-in-law from last Christmas. It’s dove gray and so soft. My little doxie
always curls up on my lap underneath the blanket! She’s silly.
This
won’t shock you, but my T-shirts and shorts have been packed away. In their
place are jeans and sweaters. I’m always cold, so in the afternoon, I fill my
electric tea kettle with water and sip hot tea while I write.
Sometimes
my husband and I will take a long walk before it gets dark out. We try to take
advantage of the daylight as much as possible because it won’t be long until it
grows dark before dinner time. Having less sunlight makes me sad. I’m not a fan
of short days. I actually have a Happy Light, which is an LED light therapy
lamp. It’s supposed to ease low moods due to lack of sunlight. Even my dog loves it. She stretches out in front of it whenever I turn it on.
My
reading habits change this time of year. I read more cozy
fiction—inspirational contemporary romance novels, cozy mysteries, and
historical romances. Oh, and Christmas stories! I love holiday books this time
of year. The only novels I steer clear of in autumn are heavy women’s fiction and thrillers. With winter approaching, I need reading material guaranteed to make me smile.
Here
are a few books I’ve read recently and highly recommend.
First
of all, I love the cover of this one. More importantly, the message is
powerful. I was inspired by Tricia’s story, and I love the Bible truths in this
book. Living God’s word isn’t always comfortable, but it’s worth it.
Rescue Me by Susan May Warren
This is
the second book in the Montana Rescue series, and I loved it! It’s a romantic
adventure and follows multiple characters. I highly recommend it.
Speaking of books... My new
series, Wyoming Cowboys, launched this month with the release of The Rancher’s
Mistletoe Bride! It’s a Christmas romance set on a ranch in Wyoming. The
book is available in supermarkets and online at all major book retailers. See
below for more information.
To celebrate, I’m giving away three copies of my new release, The Rancher’s Mistletoe Bride, on my Facebook page. US residents are eligible to win a paperback or ebook. International readers are eligible to win an ebook! Stop by and scroll until you see the post titled Giveaway Time 10/10/17. CLICK HERE to go to Jill’s
Facebook page!
I’d
love to hear your fall habits. Hot drinks? Fuzzy blankets? Or is it hot
year-round where you live? And what are you reading?
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Jill Kemerer writes Christian
fiction and nonfiction. She is a multi-published author of Christian romance
novels for Harlequin Love Inspired. Her essentials include coffee, M&Ms, a
stack of books, her miniature-dachshund and taking long nature walks. She
resides in Ohio with her husband and two almost-grown children. Jill loves
connecting with readers, so please visit her website, jillkemerer.com, and sign up for her newsletter.
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The Rancher's Mistletoe Bride
Coming Home for Christmas
Wedding
planner Lexi Harrington needs a manager for her inherited Wyoming ranch. Clint
Romine is the perfect man for the job, but the ruggedly handsome cowboy soon
presents a new dilemma—distraction. Lexi can't fall for a small-town rancher
when she's planning to return to her big-city career after the holidays. Home
has always been elusive for former foster kid Clint. Working alongside Lexi at
Rock Step Ranch feels too cozy—and too risky. Opening up to her means revealing
a secret about his past that could jeopardize everything he holds dear. This
Christmas, can Clint learn to trust Lexi with the truth…and with his heart?
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Jill, I love this time of year as well. Our favorite thing to do when the weather turns chilly is to have a fire outside. We live in the country, so we have plenty of property to harvest downed trees for firewood. There's just something about sitting round a warm, blazing fire with a sky full of stars that's signature fall for me.
ReplyDeleteI love outdoor fires, Mary! That's so cool you have the wood right on your property. We're in a subdivision so we have to buy our firewood! Love the "sky full of stars." Yes!!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading and happy Fall weather!
ReplyDeleteSame to you, Leigh!
DeleteI'll have to run out buy the book.
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you!
DeleteFire going, hot tea, and books— reading and writing.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the above! Enjoy!
DeleteHot drinks for sure! The electric kettle is humming here in northern Michigan. Time to dig out my favorite fall throw and some cozy books.
ReplyDeleteI forgot you live in Northern Michigan, Christine! I'm from mid-Michigan myself. :) I hope the colors are gorgeous! Ours haven't turned much yet.
DeleteLOL, yesterday I thought about bringing a sweater to work, but only because my classroom was soooooooo cold.
ReplyDeleteThe AC is still a good excuse for a sweater! Haha!
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