June was likely
named for the Roman Goddess, Juno, patroness of marriage and well-being of
women, so no wonder this month holds a special place in my heart.
Some of the things I love best about June, in no particular order are:
-Life feels less
frantic. This dates back to my own
school days, and then my kids’ school years where, as June wound down, there
was no jumping up and racing out the door five days a week.
-Evenings bring that
magical, long-lasting twilight that makes it conducive to just hang outside and
enjoy the evening stillness or watch the birds come for a final bath or feeding
before bed.
-Local
strawberries. No explanation required.
-Flowers and fragrances
are amazing.
-Farmers’ Markets. Now my mouth is watering at the thought of garden-fresh
treats.
-People seem
friendlier.
-Street musicians pop
up all over downtown street corners and at the markets.
-Summer clothes. Can you say flip-flops?
-Barbeques and
picnics. Dining al fresco is my absolute
favorite.
-Lazy days in the
hammock with a good book.
“It is the month of
June,
The month of leaves and
roses,
Where pleasant sights
salute the eyes,
And pleasant scents the
noses.”
Just because it’s June, doesn’t mean I get to slack off. In fact, I am releasing a brand-new book today.
ONE FANTASY FALL is a clean and wholesome contemporary romance that revisits Blue Sky Island, home to several other books in this series. The hero, Blaze, is a Hollywood stuntman and Kaitlin’s ‘fake date’, who is reinventing himself after a failed stunt where he almost died. Kaitlin is also reinventing herself, and despite teaming up for a worthy cause, she and Blaze both feel their lives are spinning them in opposite directions.
A couple of advance reviews: 5 * NEVER DARE A
DAREDEVIL
“I
enjoyed this straightforward, page-turning story with two people, neither
looking for a relationship, brought together for an event as dates. The story
has a great cast of people, plenty of angst and emotions, including a few
surprises.”
5 * Sweet small town
romance
“This is a sweet small town romance. I really
liked it. It has wit and charm, and has great characters.”
Kaitlin started down
the stairs, following the soothing sounds of a waterfall on the street level of
the hotel where lush green plants ringed the mini-oasis. Water fell from a
height of about twenty feet into a square, man-made pond that flowed beneath
the tiled floor into a second pond directly behind her. The rocks edging the
water looked real and she bent down to touch one.
“They’re real.” Blaze spoke behind her. “Barnacles and all. I
already checked.”
Kaitlin felt a warm
flush tinge her cheeks as she slowly straightened.
He closed the distance
between them and placed his finger beneath her chin. “Amazing,” he murmured.
“I’ve never seen anyone blush quite so attractively as you do.”
Kaitlin met his gaze.
“Blushing is a wretched nuisance.”
He gave a crooked smile
as he released her. She wished he’d take a step back because her own feet
refused to move and he was standing far too close for comfort. “I like it. Lets me know you’re not quite as unruffled as you
seem.”
Kaitlin felt a cold
chill travel the length of her spine. “You don’t know me well enough to say
that.”
His voice dropped an
octave. “In some ways I feel as if I’ve known you forever, Kaitlin Ross. I
understand your dreams, your goals, and your drive to succeed.”
She wasn’t sure if the
rushing sound in her ears was due to the waterfall behind her or a defense
mechanism for the way he was looking at her. She shivered as they exchanged
looks, not one stranger to another, but something far more intimate. So powerful
she could almost believe he meant what he said.
“Will you be at the tournament
tomorrow?”
She nodded. “I got a press pass so I can pretend to be
busy and important.”
Blaze took her
arm. “Speaking of busy and important, we
should get back to the party.” He
brushed her lips with his thumb smearing her lipstick and giving her hair a
tousle.
“What are you doing?”
“Giving people a reason
to speculate where we snuck off to together.
And why.”
She swallowed thickly, finding response impossible given the way her heart was fluttering in her throat. Blaze was a little too good at this fake date stuff. For a second there, it felt like he cared.
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I love June, too. We're leaving for a long-awaited beach vacation today. Another reason!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time.
DeleteYou hit the nail on the head with the twilight reason. I love that summer nights can be so easy and breezy and long.
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DeleteJune equals long evenings, sitting outside and no particular place to be. We tend to dine outside then play backgammon or chess while the day fades. Lovely post and I love the new book!
ReplyDeleteI agree. No place to be but in the moment.
DeleteJune is a fabulous month. My birthday is in June. Although that makes me older so maybe I don't like June as much now!! Your book sounds great!!
ReplyDeleteHappy June birthday! Plans?
ReplyDeleteGreat post and enticing excerpt. Best wishes for what sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post and share the same feelings about June. Good luck with your new book!
ReplyDeleteLoved the poem, your reasons for enjoying June, and this excerpt! Nothing better than two people in love with each other misunderstanding each other's feelings. Then, as the reader, you can look forward to them figuring things out and root them on. Best wishes for your new release! :)
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