Still Celebrating Mother's Day by Merrillee Whren

 

In the USA, Mother's Day was this past Sunday. Since we don't live close to our daughters, who live on the east coast while we live in the Arizona desert, nearly a continent away, our celebration was very low key. We went to church, then out to Mod Pizza for lunch. Nothing fancy for us. My only wish for Mother's Day is not to cook. Cooking is one of my least favorite activities. 

So how are we going to keep celebrating Mother's Day. I'm going to give away books that feature mothers. Here are some of my books that have single mothers. 

This next book is about Beth's teenage son all grown up. So you get to meet Beth again in her son's story.

 Next we have the story of a single mom who is taking care of her young daughter.

Next up we have the story of a widow with two rambunctious sons.

When the prospect of motherhood isn't what she wanted, Kelsey Reynolds has big decisions to make.

And finally a novella about an adoptive mother.

If you would like one of these books, you can email me using the contact information on my website. Just click the link and request a book. I will send you a link where you can pick up your ebook.

Merrillee Whren is the winner of the 2003 Golden Heart Award presented by Romance Writers of American. She is married to her own personal hero, her husband of forty-plus years, and has two grown daughters. Connect with her on her Facebook page and sign up for her newsletter.

Lyn Cote Offers a Free Ebook Ends May 14th!!

Heartwarming Wholesome Romance-HANNAH’S HOMETOWN HERO~

Can a shy girl find her moxie and win her hometown hero?  Or “let” him win her?

After a broken engagement, food blogger Hannah is determined to be a new, improved version of herself — and she’s starting with helping her parents get settled in their new town. As she becomes captivated with builder Guthrie, can they both open their hearts to love again?

Here’s a glimpse:

“Guthrie couldn’t speak.

Reaching over, he pulled Hannah to him. He just wanted to comfort her. But the feeling of her softness in his arms went to his head. He kissed her hair, fragrant of spices, then her eyebrows. Her eyes closed. He kissed her eyelids, first one, then the other. Petal soft. Such softness brought feelings, emotions bubbling up from deep inside him.

Tilting up her chin, Hannah smoothed back his golden hair, then rested her hand on his chest.

A warmth, healing and vital, flowed through him like a cleansing prayer. ‘Hannah, you’re a wonderful woman. You make me believe…’ Maybe he might get a second chance, after all.”

Don’t miss this heartwarming story of love, faith and the power of forgiveness.

BTW, you don’t want to miss Guthrie’s eccentric great aunts—Patsy and Penny—a hoot and a half!

Click here more info. 

In Defense of a Slower Summer by Josie Riviera

Every May, I have grand intentions. Long evenings on my screened porch. Spontaneous road trips on a Sunday afternoon. Farmers market Saturdays. Reading books in actual sunshine instead of scrolling through pictures of people doing exactly that.

And then June arrives and somehow I get busier.

This year I'm making a decision before the entire season gets away from me: One weekend morning a month with nowhere to be. One evening walk that isn't a workout. One book read purely for the pleasure of it.

This month, I'm giving away audiobooks of my sweet summer romance, 1-800-SUMMER. 

It's the perfect read for a porch, a beach chair, or a Wednesday afternoon when you decide the emails can wait an hour.

Get your free audiobook code for 1-800-SUMMER on my Google form. 

(Codes are available from Spotify Voices.)

Here's to a summer we'll truly remember.

What do you love about May? Please leave your comments 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.

Sign up for her newsletter and get a FREE ebook on her website: josieriviera.com

Spring sunshine and reading books...

Hello, friends!

I hope you are enjoying a lovely, sunny day wherever you are!  I love spring weather, with these bright blue skies and temperatures running in the 50's and 60's.  Just my cup of tea. ☺ 

But...I am wondering if the seasons impact book readership. There are so many variables that come into play.  What do you think?  Do you read at a fairly steady pace throughout the year?

I have a new book coming out June 9th.  DANGEROUS SPRING is a clean, small town romance, and is part of my Northern Pines Suspense series, though the books may be read in any order.  

CLICK HERE   to read more about DANGEROUS SPRING.

CLICK HERE   to see all of the other titles in this series.

I hope you will enjoy it!

Roxanne Rustand
USA Today Bestselling author