What’s all this nonsense about pumpkin spice, sweaters, and football? Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re bracing ourselves for temps in the mid-80s. Call me a wimp, but air conditioning is a rare thing in PNW homes. Yesterday, Hubs and I took a walk along Tacoma’s new Frank Herbert Trail and Wilson Bridge, which connect the Ruston Way waterfront to Point Defiance Park. Named for Tacoma native son and author of the Dune series, the new trail winds around the Tacoma Yacht Club and offers lovely views of the Puget Sound. Check out this slide hill they’ve installed beside the bridge. Wheee!

The quickest way down to the waterfront trail

This week I’m participating in two end-of-summer book giveaways. If you want to prolong your summer mood, pop on over and sign up for your chance to win books, gift cards, and other goodies.

Including Runaway Love Story!

Long and Short Reviews will be giving way two $100 Amazon/BN gift cards, along with smaller Amazon GCs and books!  There will be dozens of winners.  Talk about sunset–my guest post will be up on August 30th. Check out the giveaway on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LASReviews/, or on their home page: http://www.longandshortreviews.com. I hope to see you there.

And my second book giveaway this week:

Join Steamy Book Bargains for summer freebies galore!

Welcome to the Sunset on Summer New Release Giveaway! 8/26-9/2! One-click all the latest books. Find your new favorite author. Then enter for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Enter here: http://steamybookbargains.com/index.php/new-release-giveaway/

I hope you’re enjoying summer’s last hurrah!

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