FINALLY FRIDAY…returns!

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Wow! How time flies when you’re having fun…er, working your tail off.

I dropped off the blogging radar to catch up with work, vacations, proposals and the final book in my series.

A MATCH MADE IN VEGAS is now out. In case you haven’t seen any release info, here are the links:

http://littl.ink/MATCHAZ
http://littl.ink/MATCHBN
http://littl.ink/MATCHiBooks 
http://littl.ink/MATCHKobo
http://littl.ink/MATCHPlay
http://littl.ink/MATCHB2R

Today, I’m hanging out with readers at a very special and fun Facebook party. I’d love to see some familiar faces taking part of the giveaways. Here’s the link to join us: COFFEE, CUPCAKES, AND CONTEMPORARIES

Looking ahead, I’m hoping to open this blog to more book-talk, a bit of shop-talk, and some awesome recipes. Thanks for bearing with me,

Deb

FINALLY FRIDAY: I mean, LABOR DAY WEEKEND.

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Happy Labor Day weekend, my friends! (And I do mean labor.)

This past week was one of the most physically taxing of my whole summer. As I may have mentioned previously, our construction company is working on a whole-house remodel, and on Monday, two of my husband’s brothers arrived to help. I can’t tell you how impressed I am by the Salonen boys’ (husband and son, included) work ethic. Four extra hands helped move the project forward by weeks, not days.

Brother Bob is a plumber back in South Dakota. His skill saved the day with this tricky corner sink.

Here’s an “after” shot. This small bath is part of the bonus living space we’re calling: the apartment.

Apartment bath complete!

My brother-in-law, Don, is a chef by trade and training, but he’s super handy when it comes to everything else. He and I made a pretty good team when it came to hanging exterior lights, trimming trees and clean up–lots and lots of clean up. We also made some pretty great meals!

Brother Don and I installed all 11 exterior lights on the house.

 

My team after a hard day.

AND this is me…well, this is how I felt every day this week, which is why I did no promo for my new book. Sigh.

Exactly how I felt every day this week.

So…here’s a link to my new book. If you’re R&R-ing this long, holiday weekend, I hope you’ll consider reading RISKY BABY BUSINESS. Download here at the vendor of your choice: BOOKS2READ

Have a great–relaxing–Labor Day!

Deb

FINALLY FRIDAY: Dog Days of Summer

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Happy Friday, everyone!

The past couple of weeks have been really hectic here and HOT! The Central Valley had 29 days of over 100-degrees. We felt every one of them, plus we were dealing with terrible smoke from the nearby Ferguson Fire.

But I’m thrilled to say the fire is 100% contained and Yosemite National Park is open for business! Our poor little town of Mariposa took a real hit to its tourist income during the five weeks of fire, so we locals have tried to do our best to shop local and support our friends and neighbors.

Is it Back-To-School time where you live?

I take my granddaughters shopping for a new backpack the last week before school starts and spend the day at a nearby water park.

NEWS: For a short time ONLY, HER FOREVER COWBOY is 99¢

HER FOREVER COWBOY – Book I in the West Coast Happily-Ever-After series.

Universal buy links: HER FOREVER COWBOY

Happy reading!

Deb