Good morning, friends! How was your reading week? I finished up Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm and I love it so much I really think Hallmark should pick it up and make it into a movie. This one is a Hallmark Love Inspired Imprint. I’d also like to read some clean romances that aren’t religious but I’m finding that more difficult to find. If you have any favorites, please let me know. How has your week been?

Yesterday we celebrated my mother’s 75 birthday. At the end of the party, I brought my 14 and 15 year old granddaughters home and we all played Phase 10 until we couldn’t even keep our eyes open anymore. We never did make it to phase 10 because we had five of us around the table and it takes so much longer to get there. Afterwards my husband, Jason, was talking to the grandkids and asking what they would be doing on a Saturday night normally thinking they might say things like going out with friends but instead they said things like painting and gaming. They went into their room and Jason says that he he feels bad that we didn’t take them out and do things with them. I told him it’s fine that we’re not the type of people who go out. If we were Amish that is exactly how we would have spent the evening! How has your week been?

Clean Read Releases: Week of Oct 6

Ten Amazon First Reads I’m Never Going to Read: I have a problem I should have solved by now, but it persists. I keep choosing “free” books from Amazon First Reads, yet I’ve never read any of the 40+ books I’ve collected. It’s a one-sided relationship, and despite countless glowing reviews, I doubt I’ll ever read them. Here are the 10 most talked about.

Top 10 Anticipated Fall Reads for Cozy Nights: The fall equinox inspires cozy reading, knitting, and a planned list of over ten anticipated books. From eARCs, favorite authors, and library finds you’ll find a fun TBR with humorous reflections.

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Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm by Kathryn Springer: “Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm” by Kathryn Springer follows Lucy Gable, an assistant to burned-out romance author Brynn Dixon, as they embark on a challenging book tour during the holiday season. Amid unexpected revelations and a winter storm, both women discover love and personal growth, culminating in a heartwarming festive adventure.

The Protector by Wanda E. Brunstetter: In “The Protector” by Wanda E. Brunstetter, the mysterious disappearance of Rosa Petersheim disrupts her Amish family’s life, especially affecting her brother, Norman, who desperately seeks answers while balancing family tensions. As he grapples with the strain on his relationship with Salina, the story highlights their challenges amid the family’s ongoing misfortunes.

Serenity’s Secret by Lisa Jones Baker: In “Serenity’s Secret,” Serenity Miller, owner of The Pink Petal in Arthur, Illinois, navigates a budding friendship with her neighbor Stephen Lantz, complicated by her hidden secrets. The story blends faith, hope, and romance, featuring suspenseful elements and engaging secondary characters. Readers are left wanting more from the ongoing series. Check out the review

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