REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Pumpkin Spice Everything

 Good morning, readers!

After waking to 58* F for the first time in months, the sun is shining and we're in for a delightful fall day in the Ozarks. Perfect for today's review:

AMAZON

BLURB:

After calling off her fall wedding, horror novelist Amy Fox is left with a broken heart, a mega case of writer’s block, and a serious aversion to all things pumpkin spice. When she receives news that her grandfather has broken his wrist driving through a Dunkin Donuts—literally straight through the front windows—five hundred miles away, in her hometown of Autumnboro, New Hampshire, Amy has no choice but to return to check on him. If she doesn’t make sure that he’s back on his feet, Grandpa may be moved into assisted living, and Amy’s beloved childhood home will be put on the market.

Knowing she must return, Amy worries about the only thing worse than pumpkin spice—a reunion with Kit Parker—her childhood best friend, first love, and entire reason for skipping town in the first place. As the two reconnect, a second chance seems possible...if only Kit weren’t holding on to a secret that just might unravel everything.

For me, a true testament to a book scoring high in the quills is a book I can't put down. In the beginning, I had a problem staying in the story. I found myself putting the kindle aside and doing other things around the house. Not until bedtime last night was I able to get into the book. I was still unable to stay in the story (at 25% in) before turning out the light. 

I tried again this morning and the story improved drastically. Stretched out in the recliner with my lemon water on the side table and a cat sleeping in my lap did I finally find something to keep me reading.

Senior Citizens!

Yes, Grandpa and all his friends, including a girlfriend, finally had me involved in the story. You'll love these characters.

I found Amy to be a bit whiney. I am still not sure if crossing AMY with AME was an endearmant from Kit and Riley, or simply a spelling issue that was never caught. 

I still have about 25% of the book to read and I will do that today. But I'ver read enough to know that while this book started out slow (for me), you will enjoy the story.

Now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring Taylor Cole and Corey Sevier! Set against the scenic backdrop of the White Mountains, New Hampshire, Pumpkin Everything is a small town, sweet romance, and the perfect way to kick off the fall season! A pumpkin spice latte wouldn’t hurt, either.

One thing I've never done is both read a book then watch the movie, or vice versa. I'll be searching out the Hallmark movie this weekend to see how things changed. 

I'm giving PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING...

. 8

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Beth Labonte

 Good morning, everyone!

We finally got rain in the early morning hours. Good news is the repair in the office seems to have worked. On the other hand, the dining room still has a drip ::: sigh ::: We'll get there. 

Shining the spotlight on Beth Labonte. Here's a bit about Beth:

After working as an administrative assistant for fourteen years, Beth turned to writing silly romantic comedies as her creative outlet in a mundane corporate world. She wrote full time for several years, until a pandemic drove her out of her mind and she gleefully returned to work as a legal assistant. Beth lives in Massachusetts with her husband, son, and cat.

While you wait for the review tomorrow, take a look at her social media links below.

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   X-TWITTER   IG   BOOK BUB

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

Angela

 

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

All my best!

~Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends!

I'm scheduling this all ahead of time this month as I have a lot going on before the Ozark Creative Writers Conference in October. I hope you find the photos inspiring.

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All my best!

~Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Pumpkin Spice for Autumn

 Hi friends!

I have a fun review today. But first, here's the book:

AMAZON

BLURB:

Love can happen to anyone, anywhere, and in any season. It’s Romantically Seasonal...

They were gods.
They were celestial beings.
They were mythological creatures.

It didn’t matter what they were called. Names were merely a reflection of the current age and occasion. Throughout time, there was only one constant: a strong dedication to their own worthless pride.

Wars were fought... humans suffered... tricks were played... and all in the name of competition; a way of determining a hierarchy amongst themselves.

The strong thrived. The weak suffered.

Cupid shed his stereotypical persona to bring about the bet of the century. For once and for all, he was going to prove helping people fall in love was, is, and always would be, the hardest job.

Four challengers stood at the plate, ready to swing. But would they actually find a way to bring about the romance of Valentine’s Day in their designated seasons?

In book three of this four part series of standalone books, pumpkin spice is in the air. It's the Grim Reaper's turn and he has his own plans for this season. Can love conquer when costumes and curses threaten any hope for a happily ever after?

For lack of a better word, I found this story ENCHANTING. I have never read a book with such an adventurous spirit for a romance. And yes, there is romance. There are two romances in this book, though you don't see the second one coming. PUMPKIN SPICE FOR AUTUMN is probably the most fun book I've read in a long time. I may have to get the rest of this series at some point.

I'm giving Pumpkin Spice for Autumn...

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - C. A. King

 Good morning, friends!

Another hot day in the Ozarks. I can't even get cool enough weather to dig the fall decor out of the warehouse. Who else is ready for Pumpkin Spice Latte's and all things Autumn?

Today's author is C. A. King:

Here's a bit about C. A. King:

USA Today Bestselling & Award Winning Author, C.A. King, was born and raised in Halton County. She currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her two sons.

After the loss of her loving parents and husband, Ms. King was devastated. She decided to retire from the workforce for a year or two to do some soul searching. It was during this time that writing became her passion. She found she was able to redirect her emotions through her writing and decided to publish some of her works.

Carol Ann King is proud to have her name join the list of Canadian born authors. She hopes her writing will help inspire another generation of Canadians to continue adding to the literary heritage and rich culture Canada already has to offer.

Tomorrow, I'll be reviewing the third book in her Romantically Seasonal series. In the mean time, you can find out more about Carol by clicking her links below:

FACEBOOK   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela

 

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

All my best!

~ Angela