TBR 2024

101. Redstone Ever After (Redstone Incorporated Book 12) by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance.

102. Midnight Seduction (Redstone Incorporated Book 3) by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance. Somehow, it was misplaced on my Justine Davis shelf.

103. Her Un-Valentine by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance. 

104. The Wrangler's Bride (Fortune's Children series) by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance. A multi-author series. I bought the paperback edition so I could delete the eformat from my Kindle and free up more space. Justine Davis is one of my collection authors, i.e., I buy all the books, along with Staci Stallings and Traci Hunter Abramson.

105. Always a Hero by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance. 

REAL Aug 5-10

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Some short walks. Ate a little better. Actually had one night one I slept 9 hours straight. I haven't done that in years. I want to do that again. 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ A little fall of rain

~ Stay-cation

~ A break in the heat

~ The scent of rain

~ God's grace

Brain Dump

Oh, no! Shocking! Who would have guessed? STIs or STDs, whichever you want to use, is on the rise. Imagine that. Can't conceive of how that happened.  *sarcasm*

TBR 2024

96. Deadly Temptation (Redstone Incorporated Book 7) by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance.

97. Her Best Friend's Husband (Redstone Incorporated Book 8) by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance. 

98. Backstreet Hero (Redstone Incorporated Book 9) by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance. 

99. His Personal Mission (Redstone Incorporated Book 10) by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance. 

100. The Best Revenge (Redstone Incorporated Book 11) by Justine Davis contemporary suspense romance. This was the book that made me a permanent JD fan. I saw myself in the hero, only he had a happy ending. It also inspired my own writing. I wanted to give all my tortured heroes and heroines a happily ever after.

REAL Jul 29 - Aug 3

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Some short walks. What a joy to feel a cool breeze at 6am. Summer night lows are often hotter, in the 90s, than many highs further north. We've enjoyed a lovely break from that with nights in the 80s, maybe only as low as 85 but better than 90. Thanks. God. I notice a difference in my snacking when my protein intake is higher. Eating has good days and bad days. Sleeping is still weird, some days good and some not. 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Blessed rain

~ Visiting with friends

~ Sharing meals with friends

~ Cooler weather, not cool but cooler 

~ God's grace

Brain Dump

Riddle me this: The local news said that the high was 116. My energy company, on my bill, says it was 108. Now, I realize the temp varies in the Valley, but what if the news is using the hottest spot in order to sensationalize how bad it is? They're saying it's the second hottest July on record, which goes back about 40 years. Why do I say only 40? Because they moved the gauge about 40 years ago. Yes, I remember when the move was announced and thinking that the new location was hotter. How can you compare when they aren't using the same location?

Friendship Day

Celebrate with a story: Just Friends

The sixth novella in the series.

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

After Mindy Harper's life crashes, she cuts off her friends. What other choice does she have? She doesn't fit in anymore. Holidays commemorating friendship fail to convince her she should celebrate them. A handsome ranch hand won't change her mind.

Cowboy left most of his past behind, with no regrets. The moment he sees Mindy he knows where his future lies. Friendship is the best place to start, but what is he supposed to do when she declares they're acquaintances?

God opens closed doors to those who knock, if it's His will...

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Friends-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B017FSC4WG/ref=sr_1_1

 

If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2015

All four novellas published in 2015 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2015-2/dp/153018617X/ref=sr_1_22 

Friendship Day is tomorrow.

 

created by Donna Keevers Driver

REAL Jul 22-27

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

Too hot to walk but physical therapy is done inside. Switching up eating habits, again, trying to find a healthier path for me. Sleeping is a challenge. Stress is ongoing. Trying to give it all to God, but old habits die hard.