Hi ,

I can't believe it's September already. Where did the year go? Mind you, I shouldn't be surprised. My partner and I have been watching a family of ducks that live in a pond along one of our regular walks. Last time we were there, they were all pretty much grown up!

Where's your favourite place to read? For me, I can curl up practically anywhere if I've got a good book. I think I do most of my reading in bed, but I'm working on making myself a cozy corner in my study. (It's a very small study - this is something of a challenge!) I'll show you a photo when it's done. In the meantime, I'm sharing some of my recent reads with you in Behind the Scenes. And do let me know what you've been reading and enjoyed.

Each month I'm planning a featured product from my shop, which will be discounted for the whole month. This month it's the Choose Books Tote Bag which is a great practical and reuseable bag. And we've got a romance giveaway too, with a chance to win a $25 gift card.

If you're getting this newsletter for the first time, thank you for joining me. I send a newsletter around the middle of each month and in this issue you'll find:

• Behind the Scenes - recent reads
• Featured Merchandise - Choose Books Tote Bag
  
• Book Giveaway - Hearts Entwined Romance Reads
  
• The Ultimate Ebook Reader competition 
• Your Subscriber Freebies - and if you've read Strand of Faith, drop me a line and let me know what you thought.

Last June I recommended a book called Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree which I thought was absolutely brilliant. I've just discovered that the second book in the series, Bookshops and Bonedust, was released last November, but it's currently just £0.99 - at least in the UK. I can't wait to read it, although I think it may turn out to be a prequel rather than a sequel.

So what else have I been reading? (I'm in the UK so prices may be different elsewhere)

The Bookshop Ladies by Faith Hogan - £0.99 - a story of friendship, betrayal, and secrets in this story of a widow in search of answers to a shocking confession by her dying husband. It had me totally captivated even when I thought I could work out what was going to happen.

One Long Weekend by Shari Low - £1.39, or available on Prime - I haven't found a Shari Low book that I didn't enjoy, and this one returns to some old friends. Val Murray has mislaid her most precious mementoes of the people she’s loved and lost. Can her family, the wonders of technology, and a little divine intervention somehow mend her shattered heart?

The Butterfly Garden by Rachel Burton - £0.99, or available on Prime - this is a two timeline historical story. I've always enjoyed stories with the two timelines interwining as one finds out more about the other, and this is a good one. Two apparently unconnected people have each been left half of a cottage and they have to dig into the past to find out why.

So, what have you been reading, and what would you recommend?

Instead of our monthly ereader giveaway, we have the Ultimate Ebook Reader giveaway! This includes a kindle, with cover and stand, a $50 Amazon voucher, a cozy blanket, socks, candle, and a beaker. On top of that, there's a whole range of other items including printable bookmarks, reading journal, and a range of book related stickers. The closing date isn't until December but enter now and you could be the ultimate winner!

I'll be back next month - look out for a newsletter around the middle of the month.  In the meantime, take care, and happy reading.

If you're ready to move on to the rest of the Choices and Consequences series, grab them here.