I love fall. The cooler temperatures. The golden leaves. The pumpkin bread. The excuse to wear fuzzy sock and fleece pajama pants. I also love grabbing a cup of hot tea, wrapping up in a blanket, and snuggling up with a good book.
Readers often ask me which hero is my favorite of all the books I have written. The question is nearly impossible to answer. However, when push comes to shove, the hero who gets the slightest edge is Levi Grant from To Win Her Heart. Maybe it’s because he’s a big, burly blacksmith who loves to read. Or maybe it’s because he’s a reformed bad boy who has a thing for the local librarian. Or maybe it’s because he’s the kind of man who takes pity on scraggly mutts and social outcasts. Or maybe it’s because he challenged me as an author with the lisp he was determined to hide by never speaking a word with the “s” sound. I’ve never worked so hard on a character’s dialogue!
Why am I talking about Levi Grant? Well, his story is on sale this month. To Win Her Heart hasn’t been promo-priced for several years, so I’m excited to offer the e-book version to you for only $1.99 (or less). Amazon and Christianbook have it for only $1.59. WooHoo!
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Not only is this a great time of year for cozying up by yourself with a great book, but it’s also a great time for gathering with friends and family. And if you enjoy meeting up with fellow book nerds with a chance to win new reads, I have a virtual gathering that might be just your cup of tea.
Whispers in Wyoming is a FB group hosted by a group of sweet western romance authors whose stories are set in Wyoming. Every year they host a giant Christmas Extravaganza where they bring in guest authors to post throughout the 3-day event. There are 45 authors participating this year, many of whom have been guests here at P&P. Each participating author will give away individual prizes to readers who comment on her posts. In addition, 4 grand prize winners will receive $100 Amazon gift cards. Just in time for Christmas! I will be participating on Saturday, December 4 between 1-4pm and will be giving away an audiobook copy of Under the Texas Mistletoe along with a few other goodies.
If you are interested in participating, you will need to join the Whispers in Wyoming Facebook group before December 2. Then pop in several times during the event and comment on the posts to be entered to win the individual prizes. There will be a link to the main giveaway contest on the site as well. I’d love to see you on the afternoon of the 4th!
What are some of your favorite fall activities?
For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Karen is a firm believer in the power of happy endings. . . and ice cream. She is an avid cross-stitcher, and makes her home in Abilene, TX with her husband and three children. Learn more about Karen and her books at: www.karenwitemeyer.com.
Going to the mountains (they’re lovely this time of year with lots of colors) near me to get a bushel of fresh apples.
That sounds lovely, Janice! I adore mountains and when the fall colors are rioting, they must be glorious. We don’t get much of the fall colors in West Texas.
Walking through a pumpkin patch. So many Pumpkins.
Pumpkin patches bring back so many fun childhood memories!
Love looking at fall colors, going to festivals, Thanksgiving, and my birthday (today).
Happy Birthday, Denise!
Thank you!
I Like going to the pumpkin celebrations
I’ve never been to a pumpkin celebration, Debra. That sounds fun, though. Especially if they have lots of yummy pumpkin goodies to sample. 🙂
Hiking in the woods, apple picking, riding around Vermont looking at the color of the leaves.
That sounds like my dream fall vacation, Charlene!
Good morning Karen. Great post. Thanks for the information. Hard to pick one of your hero’s or heroines that I love best.. I love fall time. Cooler temps. The trees changing colors. Canning apples and tomatoes. All things pumpkin and apple and cinnamon. Getting ready for family times like Thanksgiving and Christmas
Yes! Apple cinnamon is a favorite of mine, too. In fact, I’m in charge of making a giant apple cobbler for our Thanksgiving get together this year. Yum!
I like that Florida is actually cooling off some this month!! I also like that it’s my busy time of year with my insurance business, I don’t get to see the leaves change color, but at least it’s not 90 or higher outside, either!
I hear you, Trudy. Texas summers are so hot and often last well into October. It’s nice to finally have some crisp in the air in the mornings and a reason to break out the long sleeve outfits.
I love to cooler tempts and the leaves changing colors, its a beautiful time of the year.
I agree, Quilt Lady!
I like to watch the leaves turn their autumn colours and making pumpkin bread.
You and I would get along very well, Kathleen. 🙂
I love the fall colors and dressing in flannel shirts and cozy sweaters.
Yes! I feel like I have a whole new wardrobe now.
I plant fall flowers like mums, pansies and other plants and bulbs. When I take my pup for a walk in the mornings, I love to look at all the fallen leaves and sometimes step on them to hear the crunch they make. I love to just sit and have a cup of hot tea while I read a cook or just watch a good movie.
That sounds like a perfect, relaxing fall day, Alicia. 🙂
I Love the cooler tempts. beautiful colors of the leaves and the pumpkin bread also and comfy flannel shirts Love everything about fall!
It sounds like you and I have a lot in common, Sarah. 🙂
Snuggling up with a warm beverage and good book is my favorite Fall activity!
Sounds absolutely lovely, Caryl!
Going for walks looking at the fall leaves.
Sounds lovely, Connie!
I live in SWMO, so we enjoy going to Silver Dollar City in Branson during the Harvest Festival. I love Fall… the cool crispness in the air, the pretty fall colors… & SDC has a great festival with old-time craft booths & beautiful pumpkin decorations. Fall is my favorite season! 🙂
I’ve been to Branson once and loved it. The Harvest Festival sounds fabulous, Lori!
I like walking in the woods, enjoying the colors, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the cool crisp air, and the smell of fall foliage. I love fall produce, especially apples.
I have TO WIN HER HEART in hardcover on my keeper shelf. It is one of my favorites.
Apples always taste better in the fall, don’t they, Patricia? 😉