Happy March!
The year is marching on. Or something. I have a pocketful of bad March jokes, but I think I’ll just leave them in my pocket for a bit longer.
You’re welcome.
We’re seeing glimmers of false spring here in the Metro DC area. I’m calling it false spring solely because I know we usually get at least one more handful of chilly days before spring sets in for real. But my mind is already drifting to the azaleas I want to plant in front of the house to replace the rose bushes that died. And thinking of the pre-emergent weed and bug stuff that needs to go on the lawn. And also that we need to buy a lawnmower since we’ve decided to let the teenager handle mowing this year instead of the garden center.
All good things.
It’s also the last week of our Birthday Bash here on the blog! Make sure you get your comments in.
What seasonal change thoughts are you having these days?
Winners this Week
If you’re a winner, you should have received an email from the author in charge of the giveaway. If not, please email us at: prizes at inspyromance dot com.
Our February gift card winners were Natalya and Alicia!
Heather Gray’s winner was Angeline!
Toni Shiloh’s winner was Maryann!
Congratulations!
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Reader Gathering
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Last Week on Inspy Romance
On Monday, Narelle Atkins talked about why she loves kissing books.
On Tuesday, Shannon Taylor Vannatter talked about revisiting characters.
On Wednesday, Toni Shiloh discussed the sweetness of spring.
On Thursday, Jaycee Weaver asked for your thoughts on series boxed sets.
On Friday, Heather Gray brought us part 7 of A Day in the Life.
On Saturday, Janet Ferguson talked about real life settings in romance.
Next Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Elizabeth Maddrey
Tuesday: Valerie Bodden
Wednesday: Staci Stallings
Thursday: Valerie Comer
Friday: Hallee Bridgeman
Saturday: Andrea Boyd
New Releases
March 2021
Hope at Last (Hope Ranch 6) by Elizabeth Maddrey
A Texas Bond (Hill Country Cowboys 3) by Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Marrying Emma (Brides of Clearwater 6) by Melanie D. Snitker
Everyday Love (the complete series) by Jaycee Weaver
February 2021
Give Me Another Chance, Cowboy (Cavanagh Cowboys Romance 2) by Valerie Comer
Protected by the Cowboy (Blackwater Ranch book 4) by Mandi Blake
Longing for Lily (Bloom Sisters 5) by Tara Grace Ericson
Peacock Hill Romance series (1-3) by Elizabeth Maddrey
Not Until Now (Hope Springs 8) by Valerie M. Bodden
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Elizabeth Maddrey is a semi-reformed computer geek and homeschooling mother of two who lives in the suburbs of Washington D.C. When she isn’t writing, Elizabeth is a voracious consumer of books. She loves to write about Christians who struggle through their lives, dealing with sin and receiving God’s grace on their way to their own romantic happily ever after.
Autumn has just peeked in early some mornings.
Hi Elizabeth! In Michigan we are also having fake spring. Yesterday somebody posted a meme about the 13 seasons of Michigan. Even though there is still a northern nip in the air and ice balls on Lake Michigan, spring is in the air. The days are longer and the sun is stronger. Slowly the snow is melting, which we prefer – no flooding that way. We finally have green areas. Looking for April Flowers – crocuses, daffodils which bring tulips and then lilac. March came in like a lamb, so hoping it doesn’t go out as a lion. Best wishes to all.
I cannot wait until warmer weather! We’re having more sunshine now, and I’m so thankful for that, but temps are still on the cold side.
Here in South Carolina, we’re probably a little further along than you as far as the spring weather. I’m enjoying seeing all the flowers starting to bloom. It’s supposed to be around 60° today and low 70s most of this coming week. I’ll take it!
I love how the sunlight shines in the house on spring mornings. It’s so cheerful!
I am thinking I need to get the leaves out of my flower beds and pick up sticks that have fallen on the ground from the wind. I also need to put my shovel back in the garage, Lol
Yay for autumn! It’s the best :)
Slow melt is definitely good if it means no flooding! We’ve had lion-y winds here, I’m saying they brought the splash of warm with them.
Sunshine is a good start though!
Ooh. Yes you’re a bit ahead! Although Wednesday and Thursday we’re supposed to hit 71.
I love the brighter morning too! Of course, daylight savings is just around the corner too.
Ha. There are always chores to do!
In Florida, we’ve already had days in the upper 80’s. We’ll soon have high’s in the 90’s with them feeling like the 100’s with the heat index factored in. I’m enjoying this week, where we’re to have high’s in the 70’s (after a high of only about 69 today) and by next weekend, the low 80’s.
Thank you for refraining from any more “March” jokes. lol
I don’t garden — I have such a black thumb! — but I love finding “wildflowers” in my yard. This week we found the first violets and the tiny white flowers I never know the name of. I’m trying to get my audiobook recorded before the neighbors start mowing their lawns again. ;)
Oh man. I’m definitely not ready for that!
I have a black thumb too. I keep trying though.
I can wait for the flowers to bloom, 1 because they look pretty but 2 because of my allergies.
Also I emailed the prize, but I don’t know if I did it right 😅 I had tried to use that email before and it didn’t work.
My allergies have already kicked into gear. Good times.
Heather should be in touch if she hasn’t already. I’ll check with her.
Hello and Happy Spring Y’all of course I can’t wait for Spring to get here love the blooms of the flowers and trees and the fresh air ! And I Love daylight savings time because then it stays daylight longer! Have a Blessed Day!
Since I have a child who looks for any excuse not to sleep, I don’t love the longer daylight hours. But I’ll survive. I always do.
Our hyacinths are slowly peeking up from the ground. Its always fun to seem them pop up.
Oh I love those 😍
I love spring!
Yay!
I just started seeing the purple crocuses peeping up from the ground this week along with daffodils. Though I have yet to hear the peeper frogs at night, that definitely would tell me it’s truly Spring. Though on the Oregon coast, that’s a rather loose term, lol! Our weather can be unpredictable this time of year too.
Congrats to the winners this week! Happy blessed Sunday everyone!
I love crocuses!
Congratulations to all the winners. Have a marvelous week. God bless you.
Thanks! You too!
Yeah, my either!! I’d much rather have the temps we’re having this week!! I’ll just live in the moment! Florida does Winter and Summer, we really don’t have Spring! And, I’m not crazy about time change, either!
First of all Thank you so very much for the gift card, I received it, and Thank you all for the congrats. Here in west Texas our little grape Hyacinths are blooming away and also our reg Hyacinths in white, yellow , pink and purple are blooming and smelling so very nice! I am so looking forward to Spring, but I am not yet planting any plants, like you said there is usually another cold spell over here also, we have gotten snow on Easter before, so my planting days will have to be after Easter, which will be here before we know it, as fast as the days are passing us by. Have a Great week and stay safe. God Bless you all.
I love grape hyacinth. They were one of my mom’s favorite.
Congratulations to the winners!
My weather is basically the same is yours–just a little north of you near Baltimore.
This weekend we had highs in the mid to upper 40’s but this coming week we are supposed to have temps in the 60’s in Ohio. I’m starting to think about changing over some wardrobe pieces and have even put away a couple of things already. I’m definitely ready to be wearing fewer layers.
Everything is in bloom! Yay!
Have a blessed Sunday <3
Basically all part of the DMV. :)
Yay for fewer layers! I’m looking forward to shorts weather (although it’s a ways off still) as it means my boys legs can stretch all they want and I won’t need to buy new clothes :)
Yay for blooms!
Sunny, cool, and breezy, but the snow has melted and the daffodils are coming up.
Yay for daffodils! They’re so friendly.
the weather here is a little bit chilly, but I feel that the spring is in the air!
I love that little taste in the air that says spring is coming.
Certainly no flowers bloominh here yet, but the sun is shining and will melt some snow.
Sunshine is a good start!
Our little volunteer army of purple crocuses has popped up for duty all across our little front yard. My mom used to have a whole wall of daffodils in her back yard and hyacinths in a small garden under the kitchen window. I miss those. The only other perennials we have are irises and it will be a while before they show up. Congratulations to the winners and blessings for the week to come!
I love crocuses. Ours are always short-lived, either owing to rabbits or small boys who pick them for mom. I can’t get too upset.
Spring weather sounds wonderful, enjoy!
We’re heading into Fall weather over here, so while I look forward to sweater weather, at the same time I’m gonna enjoy those last sunfilled days :)