This was a crazy busy stressful summer for my husband and me. Between our ongoing house renovation, my sister’s (ongoing) medical condition, having a mild round of Covid, the quick trip to Florida I mentioned last week, then the death of my friend Paula, by the time we got to our previously scheduled vacation week in mid August, we were ready for a week at the lake! I can’t tell you how many hours I spent just sitting out in this little lake in my kayak staring at the loons. This family of three (mom, dad, and a juvenile) hung around with me every day.
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Specials this Week
Valerie Comer’s More Than a Tiara is free through October 10.
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Last Week on Inspy Romance
On Monday, Laurie Larsen pondered The Music Man… and #giveaway
On Tuesday, Heather Gray discussed the strength of story
On Wednesday, Milla Holt wondered if she hadn’t seen this face before?
On Thursday, Narelle Atkins offered a royalty romance recommendation
On Friday, Toni Shiloh shared fall books she loves
On Saturday, Elizabeth Maddrey contemplated best friends and secret crushes
Next Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Tuesday: Valerie M Bodden (Just the Highlights)
Wednesday: Sarah Monzon (1 Thing I knew I Needed in a Narrator and 2 Things I Didn’t)
Thursday: Milla Holt (Would You Rather…?)
Friday: Lindi Peterson (How Far Will You Go to Meet an Author?)
Saturday: Amy Anguish (Once Upon a Smoothie)
A pair of chipmunks entertained us as they scurried about and literally ate these flowers!
New Releases
October 2022
The Billionaire’s Secret Crush (Billionaire Next Door 3) by Elizabeth Maddrey
To Believe In You (Rhythms of Redemption 4) by Emily Conrad
Second Chance with the Hero (Heroes of Freedom Ridge 14) by Liwen Y. Ho
Family Christmas on the Ranch by Deb Kastner and one other
September 2022
The Baby’s Christmas Blessing by Meghann Whistler
To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh
Through the Blaze (Seasons of Faith 2) by Milla Holt
Love in Any Season (multi-author collection by Amy Anguish and 3 others)
Muskoka Shores by Carolyn Miller
Urban Farm Fresh Romance 10-12 (Box 4) by Valerie Comer
Annie’s Hope (The Village of Hope 1) by Merrillee Whren
Ah… bliss…
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Pssst! This is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, and my sister’s family and my family are getting together today for a good visit and a meal together. I’ll be around later on (or possibly tomorrow) to reply to comments!
RuthieH says
Hi Valerie, Happy Thanksgiving to you and any one else in Canada.
I’m sorry to hear about your stressful summer but the pictures from your vacation look beautiful. How is your sister doing now?
Lori Smanski says
happy thanksgiving to those in Canada. thanks for todays post
Trudy says
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you Canadians!! Love the pics!! I think of Paula often. We were in so many groups together! I miss her posts in your group on FB and others!
Jcp says
Happy Thanksgiving to all our lurkers and posters in Canada!
Valerie Comer says
She will have open heart surgery on Tuesday!
Valerie Comer says
Thank you!
Valerie Comer says
Thanks, and I miss her, too.
Valerie Comer says
Thank you!
Alicia Haney says
Hi, I hope you have a better week. Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian friends.
Valerie Comer says
Thank you!
Diana says
Happy Thanksgiving!! Family meals are always great. Praying for your sister and comfort for you and Paula’s other friends and family. It’s hard to believe she’s gone.
bn100 says
cute pics
Debra Pruss says
Thank you for sharing such beautiful, relaxing pictures. Congratulations, Marti. God bless you all.
Valerie Comer says
Thanks, Diana! We had a great day together with family today. :)
Valerie Comer says
Thanks :)
Valerie Comer says
Thanks, Debra!
Ausjenny says
Happy Thanksgiving.
I love the chipmunk. When I stayed with my friend in Washington State she lived with plenty of woods around. She had a couple of Chipmunks they entertained us also along with Rocky and his Rockettes (squirrels) and saw deer and a few other things. It was really nice to be able to see the wildlife.
Valerie Comer says
I love catching glimpses of assorted creatures!
RuthieH says
I will keep her in my prayers
Valerie Comer says
Thank you.