Southernism of the Week: “Country fences need to be horse high, pig tight, and bull strong.” What about goats? 🐐

Find the Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels at all retailers. If you haven’t yet collected your free copy of Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin, get it here.

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: “Pervert, thank you!” 😳 Er, PLEASE make that “Perfect, thank you!” 😬

Alert: The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series is currently available at all retailers. (Note the new covers.) However, Kris is considering moving them into Kindle Unlimited, which require exclusivity for ebooks. Do you use KU? Would you borrow the books there?

If you don't get books from Kindle, grab them now from your preferred retailer, in case they disappear -- or buy directly from Kris here! You can get the first six ebooks as a complete set for just $14.99. See other buying options here. 😸

Southern Treats of the Week: Is it cold where you are? In New Mexico, Kris woke up to several inches of snow on Wednesday and more on Thursday!

Southern Living offers “50 Winter Dinner Recipes Guaranteed To Keep You Warm,” including chicken and dumplings, red beans and rice, chicken pot pie, and lots of casseroles and soups!

Meanwhile, Doug is in LA, which is once again seeing devastating fires. He's safe but dealing with smoke and soot. Wherever you are, we hope you are safe and healthy (and finding time to get cozy and read). ♥

Find New Authors and Books

Espresso Your Love by Bella Greene: “My life is all about schedules, spreadsheets, and planning. There’s no time for dating, especially not the handsome K9 cop next door. Ryan ends up being my head of security at the Autumn Festival. I should keep things professional, but the way he looks at me makes me want to toss my plans aside. Letting him in might just brew up trouble. I’ve never been kissed, but if I let Ryan past my walls, this could be the love I’ve only read about—or the heartbreak I’ve always feared.” This is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars with 124 ratings.

S'more Murder by Josephine Beintema: “Ivy Thurman spent idyllic childhood summer vacations at her grandmother’s campground. Now she’s inherited the money pit, plus her grandmother’s tenants, a crew of retirees who live there full time. Then Ivy falls off the slippery dock and comes face to face with a body! It was murder, and Ivy is the prime suspect, since the deceased added Ivy to her will the day she died. The citizens of the Happy Camper Resort are going to do everything they can to help Ivy clear her name while a hot detective is breathing down her neck....” Free with newsletter signup. 

January Beginnings by Eden Larsen: “Manhattan real estate agent Rachel Turner’s goal for the year? Be a better version of herself. What's standing in the way? Her boss, Maria, wanting her to lie, cheat, and steal money from hard-working clients in the name of making a sale. Chad O'Conner and his daughter, Mia, need a place to live. He’s intrigued by Rachel as she shows him different homes. Will Rachel use the same conniving tricks on Chad to make the sale or help him thwart the evil Maria? This short story in the Calendar Romance series contains a happy ending with no cliffhangers.” Free with newsletter signup.

Giveaway: author Brenda Whiteside is giving away an e-book copy (via US Amazon only) of her romantic mystery Curse of Wolf Falls: "Elidor MacKenzie has a gift she can't return—the ability to absorb the joy, pain, and suffering of others. Now, her best friend is dead, and she alone holds the key to an archaeological discovery that could destroy a culture. With famous journalist Jules – her first love – by her side, Elidor is determined to outrun the scavengers, guard the secret, and renew their love. But fate is coming after her, and there's nowhere the couple can hide." If you're interested, email her at brenda@brendawhiteside.com and she'll send the ebook to the first person to respond! Her books are well rated and also available for purchase (Amazon only).

Here's a throwback photo of the ferret babies showing one way to stay warm and snuggly.

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