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July 8, 2015
Christmas in July CONTEST, Cowboys and Firemen!
Celebrating Christmas in July with fireman Jamey Tucker and cowboy Treymont Woods!
Sweet but sassy short story reads to beat the heat and keep your Christmas spirit burning all year.
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Reader’s Choice Award Winner at Loves Romance Café. Best Man in Uniform.
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The standalone sequel to KISSING HER COWBOY.
An Amazon Top 100 Western, Western Romance, Short Romance.
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An Amazon Top 100 Western, Western Romance, Short Romance.
Winner announced here Monday, July 13.
Merry Christmas in July!
Filed under: .99 Kindle Book, .99 Novella, .99 short story, Amazon Top 100 Best-Seller, Christmas Book, Christmas in July, Christmas Novella, Contemporary Romance, Cowboys, Fiction, Firefighters, Kindle Book, Lasting Love, Romance, Romance Fiction, Romance Novella, Romantic Fiction, Seasons of the Year, Western Novels, Western Romance Tagged: .99 short Christmas reads, Award-winning short Christmas stories, hot cowboys, hot firemen, What could be hotter than Christmas in July?
July 1, 2015
Colonial Era Log Cabin–Downingtown’s Treasure
Happy Independence Day, America!
One of the treasures of Downingtown, PA, the oldest town in Chester County, is the circa 1701 log house faithfully preserved by the borough. The Downingtown Log House opens to the public a few times a year–usually on Memorial Day, July 4, and at Christmas to allow visitors a glimpse of life during the Colonial era. Also pictured is a docent dressed in period costume.
The structure is preserved with historically accurate whitewash typical of that period. The doors and windows of the cabin were cut small to keep the heat inside for the family that lived there. Pennsylvania winters can be bitterly cold.
The log cabin’s centerpiece–the enormous walk-in fireplace used for cooking and heating.
The far corner of the main level.
Bottles, dishes, and pots from the 1700’s and 1800’s.
Pottery from the era.
Items found in and around the cabin’s foundation. The log house was moved to higher ground in 1988 from its original location by a stream when floodwaters threatened to destroy the structure.
The original floor and the walls of a second floor bedroom as they looked in 1701.
Another bedroom on the cabin’s second floor. There is a weight limit on the upstairs level, due to the age of the wood flooring. After stooping to climb a steep, low, narrow, and sharply angled set of stairs, four of us stood on the top floor, each taking a different area so as not to stress the boards.
The original wood flooring and wall beams circa 1701.
Copy of the petition by Thomas Moore for a tavern license, 1717.
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I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon at the Downingtown Log House and recommend visiting this piece of American history.
For more information: Log House
Filed under: Historical Sites in Pennsylvania, Museums, Photography, Places in Pennsylvania, Places to Visit in the USA Tagged: Chester County PA, Colonial Log Cabin, log house built 1701, petition for a house of entertainment 1717, Thomas Moore
June 29, 2015
Reading Alley Grand Opening Celebration! #ReadingAlleyEvent
AN INVITATION
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Filed under: Contest, Kindle Book Tagged: Book Lovers, Guest Post, Honest Reviews for Free Books, Reading Alley, The Romance Room
June 22, 2015
Summer’s Here! Beach Photos by Adele Downs
Welcome summer!
To get you in a beach mood, relax and enjoy pictures taken in Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware with my Fuji digital camera.
Photos copyright Adele Downs
Filed under: Beach Life, Beach Photographs, Beach Vacation, Environment, Family, Health and Fitness, Original Photography, Photography, Places to Visit in the USA, Seasons of the Year Tagged: Atlantic ocean photos, relax at the beach, seagulls on the beach, seashells in the hand, summer beach photos
June 17, 2015
LIP SERVICE Blog Tour, June 8-July 6, Free Contests, Win Prizes!
LIP SERVICE by Adele Downs
Blog Tour!
Join the tour and enter to win free prizes via Rafflecopter! Share the tour on social media to be eligible. Offered is an Amazon gift card, a fun tea towel with a quote for book lovers, 2 copies of award-winning NATURALLY YOURS by Adele Downs and 2 copies of Amazon Top 100 Western KISSING HER COWBOY by Adele Downs.
June 8- July 6 Tour Schedule
June 8 Guest Blog
Roxanne’s Realm
June 8 Spotlight
Literary Musings
June 9 ~Review
Romantic Fanatic
June 10 Spotlight
Share My Destiny
June 11 Spotlight
Houston Havens
June 12 ~Review
Rockin’ and Reviewing
June 15 Spotlight
All I Want and More Books
June 16 Spotlight
Fang-tastic Books
June 17 Guest blog
Preternatura with Suzanne Johnson
June 18 Guest Blog
The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom
www.creativelygreen.blogspot.com
June 19 Spotlight
Ogitchida Kwe’s Book Blog
http://ogitchidabookblog.blogspot.com
June 22 Spotlight
Sapphyria’s Steamy Books
http://saphssteamybooks.blogspot.com/
June 22 ~Review
The Booksnake Etc.
http://thebooksnakeetc.blogspot.com
June 23 Interview
Dena Garson – Real… Hot… Romance
http://denagarson.net
June 24 Spotlight
happy tails and tales
http://happytailsandtales.blogspot.com
June 25 Interview
Dark Side of Romance
http://www.darksideofromance.com/
June 26 Spotlight
Romantic Reads and Such
http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com
June 29 Interview
Eclipse Reviews
www.totaleclipsereviews.blogspot.com
June 29 ~Review
Ramblings of a Quilter
http://tricia-ramblingsofaquilter.blogspot.com/
June 30 Guest blog
Author Karen Swart
www.authorkarenswart.blogspot.com
July 1 Guest blog
Jeri’s Book Attic
http://jeri-ryan.wix.com/jerisbookattic
July 2 ~Review
Making it Happen blog
http://moonangel23.blogspot.com
July 2 ~Review
Books N Pearls
http://booksnpearls.com/blog
July 3 ~Review
Evelyn Shepherd
http://www.evelynshepherd.wordpress.com
July 3 ~Review
The Reading Head
Http://www.thereadinghead.com
July 6 Interview
Deal Sharing Aunt
www.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com
July 6 Spotlight
Lisa’s World of Books
www.lisasworldofbooks.net
July 6 ~Review
BoyMomLovesBooks
www.boymomlovesbooks.blogspot.com
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Filed under: Contemporary Romance, Contest, Kindle Book, Paranormal Romance, Prizes, Romance, Romance Fiction, Romantic Fiction Tagged: Bewitching Book Tours, Blog Tour, Lip Service, Lip Service by Adele Downs
June 16, 2015
NATURALLY YOURS by Adele Downs an Award of Excellence Finalist!
I’m very pleased to announce that my book NATURALLY YOURS is a finalist in the Colorado Romance Writers Award Of Excellence contest for published authors in the novella category.
Have you picked up your copy of NATURALLY YOURS? If not, what are you waiting for?
If you read and enjoyed the book, I’d greatly appreciate your review on Amazon.
Here’s what some book bloggers who reviewed NATURALLY YOURS had to say:
“Once again, Downs delivers. Brava!” 5 Stars! ~Words, Words, Words
“Loved this book.” 5 Stars! ~Long and Short Reviews
“I had to read in one sitting because I didn’t want to let go.” 5 Stars! ~BeanieBrainReader
“I loved it! From the start up to the last, there’s no dull moment. Ms. Adele did an amazing job.” 5 Stars! ~Ms.Me28
“This little book took me by surprise. I read this wonderful book in one sitting and I enjoyed every word.” 5 Stars! ~Jodie’s W.I.N.E List
“Another well written story by Adele Downs. Well done, I loved it.” 5 Stars! ~ Will Work For Books
“Ms. Downs sure knows how to pull a reader into her stories. This is an emotional read that will tug at your heart but also make your realize that sometimes real acceptance comes in all forms… I fell in love with Amanda and Mickey from the first page.” 5 Harlies and a Recommended Read! ~Harlie’s Book Blog
For more information, and your choice of formats and sales outlets including Amazon, B&N, Smashwords, All Romance eBooks, Kobo, iTunes, visit Boroughs Publishing Group
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Filed under: Contemporary Romance, Contest, For Writers, Kindle Book, Lasting Love, Romance, Romance Fiction, Romance Novella, Romantic Fiction, Writing Competition, Writing Contest Tagged: 5 Star Reviews, Award of Excellence, food that heals, Judge's Choice, Naturally Yours by Adele Downs, novella about an Iraq war veteran, Organic Cooking, organic foods chef
June 10, 2015
LIP SERVICE Special Offer at Choosy Bookworm
*FREE* copy of my new release LIP SERVICE in exchange for your honest review on Amazon within two weeks. Only 25 copies available. Sign up now!
I’m offering this unadvertised special to my blog subscribers as my way of saying thank you for your support, and to give those of you who have not read my books the opportunity to do so, risk-free.
The only condition to accepting a free copy of LIP SERVICE is that you agree to post your review to Amazon (and Goodreads please) within two weeks of acceptance of the book. LIP SERVICE is offered as a Choosy Bookworm Read and Review feature.
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Thank you for being a subscriber to Down To Earth Romance. I hope you enjoy LIP SERVICE.
Best–Adele
Filed under: Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Prizes, Romance, Romance Fiction, Romantic Fiction Tagged: Free book, Limited Offer, Thank you gift
June 8, 2015
LIP SERVICE Blog Tour, June 8-July 6, Free Contests, Win Prizes!
LIP SERVICE by Adele Downs
Blog Tour!
Join the tour and enter to win free prizes via Rafflecopter! Share the tour on social media to be eligible. Offered is an Amazon gift card, a fun tea towel with a quote for book lovers, 2 copies of NATURALLY YOURS by Adele Downs and 2 copies of KISSING HER COWBOY by Adele Downs.
June 8- July 6 Tour Schedule
June 8 Guest Blog
Roxanne’s Realm
www.roxannerhoads.com
June 8 Spotlight
Literary Musings
https://literarymusing.weebly.com
June 9 ~Review
Romantic Fanatic
http://romanticfanaticblog.com/
June 10 Spotlight
Share My Destiny
http://sharemydestiny.blogspot.com
June 11 Spotlight
Houston Havens
https://houstonhavens.wordpress.com
June 12 ~Review
Rockin’ and Reviewing
http://valkyri3fatality.blogspot.com/
June 15 Spotlight
All I Want and More Books
https://alliwantandmorebooks.wordpress.com/
June 15 Interview
Bewitching Book Tours Magazine
www.issuu.com/bewitchingbooktours
June 16 Spotlight
Fang-tastic Books
www.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com
June 17 Guest blog
Preternatura
www.suzannejohnsonauthor.com
June 18 Guest Blog
The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom
www.creativelygreen.blogspot.com
June 19 Spotlight
Ogitchida Kwe’s Book Blog
http://ogitchidabookblog.blogspot.com
June 22 Spotlight
Sapphyria’s Steamy Books
http://saphssteamybooks.blogspot.com/
June 22 ~Review
The Booksnake Etc.
http://thebooksnakeetc.blogspot.com
June 23 Interview
Dena Garson – Real… Hot… Romance
http://denagarson.net
June 24 Spotlight
happy tails and tales
http://happytailsandtales.blogspot.com
June 25 Interview
Dark Side of Romance
http://www.darksideofromance.com/
June 26 Spotlight
Romantic Reads and Such
http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com
June 29 Interview
Eclipse Reviews
www.totaleclipsereviews.blogspot.com
June 29 ~Review
Ramblings of a Quilter
http://tricia-ramblingsofaquilter.blogspot.com/
June 30 Guest blog
Author Karen Swart
www.authorkarenswart.blogspot.com
July 1 Guest blog
Jeri’s Book Attic
http://jeri-ryan.wix.com/jerisbookattic
July 2 ~Review
Making it Happen blog
http://moonangel23.blogspot.com
July 2 ~Review
Books N Pearls
http://booksnpearls.com/blog
July 3 ~Review
Evelyn Shepherd
http://www.evelynshepherd.wordpress.com
July 3 ~Review
The Reading Head
Http://www.thereadinghead.com
July 6 Interview
Deal Sharing Aunt
www.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com
July 6 Spotlight
Lisa’s World of Books
www.lisasworldofbooks.net
July 6 ~Review
BoyMomLovesBooks
www.boymomlovesbooks.blogspot.com
Buy LIP SERVICE on Amazon!
Buy The Book on Smashwords
Buy The Book on iTunes
Buy The Book at All Romance eBooks
Filed under: Contemporary Romance, Contest, Kindle Book, Paranormal Romance, Prizes, Romance, Romance Fiction, Romantic Fiction Tagged: Bewitching Book Tours, Blog Tour, Lip Service, Lip Service by Adele Downs
June 7, 2015
LIP SERVICE at Romance Lives Forever
Check out the guest spot and interview with Adele Downs
Have you picked up your copy of LIP SERVICE?
If you have, and enjoyed the book, I would appreciate your review on Amazon and Goodreads.
If you haven’t bought your copy, what are you waiting for?
Buy The Book on Amazon
Buy The Book on Smashwords
Buy The Book on iTunes
Buy The Book at All Romance eBooks
Filed under: Contemporary Romance, Kindle Book, New Release, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romance Fiction, Romantic Fiction Tagged: Adele Downs, author interview, Interview, Lip Service
June 5, 2015
Lady Jane’s Salon Philadelphia Grand Opening Pics
The Grand Opening celebration of Lady Jane’s Salon Philadelphia on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Main Point Books in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania became an evening of entertainment, refreshments, and fun.
Philadelphia Salon founders Kate Forest, Susan Scott Shelley, and Veronica Forand hosted the event to benefit the Center for Literacy, Inc. Featured authors reading scenes from their new releases were Sara Humphreys, P.A. DePaul, and Veronica Forand.
Other authors in attendance included Adele Downs, Judi Fennell, Stephanie Julian, and debut author Kristin Contino who will read from their books at the Salon later this year.
Featured authors (L to R) Veronica Forand, P.A. DePaul, Sara Humphreys
Founding member author Kate Forest
Founding member author Susan Scott Shelley and author P.A. DePaul
Filed under: Romance Fiction Tagged: Lady Jane's Salon, Literacy, Non-Profit Organization, Outreach, Philadelphia Community Events
