As the summer quickly zooms by and the busyness of fall lingers in the near future, I’ve been thinking about taking a moment here and there to enjoy the little things that bring me joy.
For example, the other morning when I was watering my flowers, a dragonfly landed on a blossom and instead of hurrying on past it to complete the chore, I turned off the water, leaned closed and admired the way the sunlight glistened on its iridescent wings.
The little things.
I’m all too often guilty of not paying attention, or allowing myself the time to savor those precious little joys that come from the simplest places.
Like chocolate chip cookies warm from the oven.
A gorgeous summer sunset.
The horses in the pasture behind our house.
Summer flowers.
Or a refreshing glass of mint iced tea. I’ll even share the recipe with you!
Mint Iced Tea
3 mint tea bags (I’ve tried a variety but my favorite is Bigelow Perfectly Mint works the best)
4 cups boiling water
8 cups cool water
2/3 cup sugar
Mint sprigs
Stir sugar into the boiling water until it is dissolved. Add the tea bags and let steep for about 10 minutes. Discard tea bags and pour tea into a 12 cup pitcher. Add cool water and stir. Toss in a few fresh mint sprigs and serve over ice in chilled glasses.
In my new release, Sunrise Surf, the hero has learned to appreciate the little things in life, because he works a dangerous job as an undercover officer for the Oregon State Police.
What happens when a dedicated Oregon State Police officer (who grew up on a cattle ranch) goes undercover as a homeless surfer… and falls for a small-town doctor who has no idea who he really is?
Logan Wright’s latest assignment pulls him deep into a dangerous drug ring on the rugged Seaside coast. But nothing complicates his mission more than Laken Hayes—a beautiful, big-hearted doctor who stirs something in him he hasn’t felt in years.
She’s juggling a full life, raising her teenage nephew and holding down a demanding job. The last thing she expects is to be swept up by a charming surfer with a mysterious past and a heart full of secrets.
If you love slow-burn romance, high-stakes suspense, and coastal charm, Sunrise Surf delivers a heartfelt, page-turning journey where love just might be the biggest risk of all.
What about you?
What little things bring you joy or make you smile?
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and a digital copy of Sunrise Surf.
