October Adventures and Golden Anniversary Surprises by Josie Riviera

I can't believe it's already October! This month feels extra special because my husband and I are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with a cruise to Tahiti. Fifty years—how is that even possible? I swear we just got married yesterday, but then I look at old photos and realize we actually were babies back then.

The cruise starts in Hawaii, which we've never visited, and ends in Australia—another first for us. I'm trying not to think about that incredibly long flight back to the Carolinas from Australia. Or the fact that I tend to get seasick.

But at our age, when else are we going to do something this adventurous? Below is a photo of my husband and me at a surprise anniversary party that our son and his wife hosted for us.

I keep thinking about how much has changed in five decades. When we got married, I never imagined I'd be writing romance novels or that we'd still be planning adventures together at this stage of life. But here we are, still surprising each other and still believing in happily ever after.

My husband still makes me laugh, and we continue to plan adventures together after all these years.

I'm also working on something special for you—more details coming soon, but let's just say winter is going to bring some exciting new releases. Sometimes the best surprises are worth the wait.

Here's a sneak peek at my second sweet inspirational romantasy, A Season Out of Time, now on preorder.

Are you doing anything special this October? I'd love to hear about your fall plans! Please comment below.

Josie Riviera is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, historical, and inspirational romances that read like Hallmark movies. She lives in the Charlotte, NC, area with her wonderfully supportive husband. They share their home with an adorable Shih Tzu, who constantly needs grooming, and live in an old house forever needing renovation.

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