There are 4 seasons, and each one is my favorite! by Peggy Jaeger

 I love the topic for this month because there's something so special about living in a country where the 4 seasons take on such different looks. I'm going to talk about New England, 'cuz that's where I hang my hat, and we always joke about the seasons this way:  don't like the weather? Wait five minutes. It'll change.

This is sososo true.

New England boasts the 4 typical seasons, and a few more: Winter, mud season, sugar season, black fly season, spring, summer, fall, leaf-peeping season, and back to winter again.

 A New England fall is like none other, as typified by the above photo. Autumn, or as the locals call it Leaf peeping season, brings in valuable tourism dollars as people from all over the world come to the area during the peak leaf changing months of September and October, to view the area's colorful majesty. A New England winter is also like none other. We have the full compliment of winter sports from skiing to skating, to ice fishing.

It's no wonder most of my small town romances take place in New England and during every season.

In First Impressions, the hero and heroine go apple picking in an orchard that's featured on the cover on a September day.

In my Match Made in Heaven series, the O'Dowd sisters live in the fictional town of Heaven, NH. Dearly Beloved takes place in the Fall, Today, Tomorrow, Always in Winter, and the newest, Baked with Love in Summer. All three books are rich in local seasonal descriptions.

Hope's Dream is a winter-themed book and takes place in Vermont ( another New England state!) Notice the skiing motif on the cover! So typical of Vermont!

Vanilla with a Twist is set in a vacation community in New England during the summer.

I can never choose a favorite season when I'm asked to because they are all so special and each one offers something wonderful.

So...what's your favorite season? Inquiring minds want to know. 

Okay, it's my mind. I want to know. Heehee

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FALL- LOVING THE SEASON!

By Linda Lovely

I'm skeptical that fall beats out any other season for loving, so I’ve done a bit of reverse engineering on this month's theme: “Tis the Season for Loving.” My take? Fall's the season I love best.

That wasn't always the case. Growing up in Iowa, fall was too short and meant real cold lurked around the corner. But in Upstate South Carolina, fall is both beautiful and it lasts a LONG time. When winter eventually arrives, it's mild and just long enough to tackle neglected yard projects.

So here are the reasons I love autum:

Weather. While temperatures are milder than summer, the lake water stays warm enough for me to swim well into October without chattering teeth or worries of cardiac arrest.

Quiet. As summer lake traffic dies down, it’s an ideal time to kayak, swim or putter around in our geezer craft (pontoon boat). No excessive stink-pot chop to make it feel like you’re plying waters churned up by a giant Cuisinart.

Flavor. Nights are cool enough to serve soup. Summer chef salads are great, but I miss those savory soups—tomato basil, split pea, chicken vegetable soup, and—best of all—chili!  

My Book Launch! A special reason to love fall 2017. BONES TO PICK, the first book in my humorous mystery series, releases Oct. 24. (You can pre-order now.) We’re planning a big party to celebrate at Split Creek Farm, a nearby goat dairy, since BONES is set on a goat farm. The series serves up a generous side of romance along with humor and adventure. Give it a try!

Walks. My husband and I walk together three days a week. Each foray is just short of five miles. While we keep this routine year-round, I enjoy it most on crisp fall days full of spectacular views.

Fireplace. I’m not as wasteful as Richard Nixon, who reportedly turned on air conditioning so he could cozy up by a fire mid-summer. But I do LOVE sitting by our fireplace. I count the days until evenings are chilly enough to justify a fire.

Football. Never been hooked. But with a a great nephew kicking for Texas A&M, I enjoy watching him—and his team—play. When other games are on, I get lots done. I type away on my laptop as I’m doing now while my husband channel surfs. If there’s a big cheer, I can look up to watch the replay.

Beauty. Besides gorgeous fall foliage, fall-blooming plants add zesty splashes of color. Azaleas, tea olives (what heady fragrance), camellias, and lantana to name a few.

Thanksgiving. It’s the gravy at season's end. Literally, I make about a gallon of gravy when I roast our turkey—usually a 22+ pound heavyweight. A favorite holiday. Great food, family and friends.

What season do you love best?