By Julia Press Simmons
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CONTENTS
FAMILY FALL FUN ~ PUMPKIN MADNESS
COZY MYSTERIES ~ OUR TOP FIVE
SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY ~ KINDRED
HOT MIC ~ PODCAST OF THE WEEK
BINGE REPORT ~ HAUS OF VICIOUS
FLASH FICTION ~ THE MOMENTS (explicit)
Pumpkin madness is upon us! From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin carving, there are endless ways to enjoy this fall season. Here are some fun fall activities the whole family can enjoy together.
Picking the perfect pumpkin
When it comes to picking the perfect pumpkin, there are a few things you need to take into account. First, you need to decide what size pumpkin you want. Second, you need to think about the shape of the pumpkin and whether or not you want it to be symmetrical. Third, you need to consider the color of the pumpkin and whether or not you want it to be traditional orange or something more unique like white or blue.
Once you have taken all of these factors into account, it's time to head to your local pumpkin patch and start looking for the perfect one! 20 Best Pumpkin Patches in the U.S. - Top Pumpkin Patch Near Me (thepioneerwoman.com)
Carving Pumpkins ~ Make It A Challenge
Painting Pumpkins ~ For Small Pumkin People
Pumpkin Pie
This pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for the fall season. It is simple to make and only requires a few ingredients. The best part about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
To make the perfect pumpkin pie, start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F. Then, mix together the following ingredients in a bowl: 1 can (15 oz) of pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Once everything is mixed together, pour it into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
Bake the pie for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the filling is set. Let the pie cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
COZY MYSTERIES ~ OUR TOP FIVE
Frosted With Murder (A Soulful Bliss Mystery Book 1)
Hired to cater a fitness event in the small town of Fall River, bakery owner Tia Bliss is surprised that the fitness gurus wanted a tasty treat. While she is busy supplying the event with her famous cupcakes, the affair however is suddenly rocked when at its conclusion the dead body of a young woman is found.
Soul of a Killer (A Books & Biscuits Mystery)
Keaton and Koby are fraternal twins who were separated as children, but now they’ve found each other and opened Books & Biscuits in the pleasant Pacific Northwest town of Timber Lake. Business is booming, but even so, trouble always seems to find them.
Island Secrets: A Queens of Kiawah Story
His boat came in, but Denise Martine’s husband, Charles, wasn’t on it. Almost a year later, with his death still a mystery, Denise retreats to their vacation home on Kiawah Island to begin to sort out his affairs and her feelings amongst a group of her friends, only to be confronted with the mystery he left behind. Although she must go on, Denise feels as if something is not quite right with her husband's mysterious disappearance. Her suspicions are compounded as an old flame from college, Trent, shows up and begins to poke around in what Denise considers to be a very private matter.
Sweet Mojo: A Bad Boy, A Bad Man, And One Baaad Mama Jama!
Ambrosia is a woman of secrets. And her hidden gem is the secluded, southern commune of mystical women she lords over. Kai is an R&B heartthrob. His vocals sizzle your soul, his smile is delicious, and that Harlem swag is magnetic. Ambrosia is a perceptive mama bear but she’s hiding her own dark past. Kai is a charming playboy but he’s concealing a toxic agenda. So, when Kai stumbles upon Ambrosia’s secret haven for women, the suspicious leader accuses Kai of not being what he seems. Kai turns around and says the same thing about her. And guess what? They’re both right!
The Forgotten Wife
All Rylee wants is her husband's attention. She used to be the apple of Todd's eye but no matter what she did, lately, he was just too busy to notice her. She could not help but wonder why. Then one day, an unexpected email, subject line: Forgotten Wife and little did she know, it was about to play a major part in her life.
SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY! CONGRATULATIONS TO DEVON CHECK YOUR EMAIL! YOU'VE WON AN ECOPY OF KINDRED
HOT MIC ~ PODCAST OF THE WEEK
Each month, we host an in-depth look at a title written by a black woman and its author. We read across genres and forms, including literary fiction, non-fiction, YA, poetry and urban fiction. Previous episodes include Queen Sugar, by Natalie Baszile; The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas; and Swing Time by Zadie Smith.
BCL Chats are hosted in between book discussion episodes. Each month, we ask listeners to share their opinions about different aspects of reader life. Check out this episode where we discuss books every black woman should read.
BINGE REPORT ~ PAPER GIRLS
Stepping into the world of an iconic New York City fashion mogul/fashion magazine maven, her narcissistic husband, and her under-appreciated staff as they navigate the cutthroat world of fashion.
FLASH FICTION ~ THE MOMENTS
“I’m so glad that we met, baby!” Jayden said, holding Sophia’s hand and softly caressing her fingers.
The couple was in a crowded restaurant, but it was just them and only them in each other’s minds. No other details mattered to them anymore; both Jayden and Sophia were living in one beautiful intimate moment. Neither of them wanted it to end.
Jayden and Sophia had mutual friends, and they had met at a graduation party a few months back. Since the moment Jayden saw this gorgeous blond woman, he fell for her. Sophia did not notice him as the main character initially, but sooner, Jayden made his path to her. Sophia was at rock bottom due to a bad breakup, and Jayden helped her rise up and relish in love again. They kept meeting each other for coffee, lunch, dinner, and many more reasonless reasons, and eventually, Sophia started to like this man. He was everything a woman longs for; tall and blessed with a hot muscular body. The man was so charming and so caring. He knew how to pleasure a woman in bed: or the back seat of a car.
Their perfect moment of passion and intimacy was broken by a waitress bringing their bill to the table. Jayden gave the kind woman a dazzling smile. He paid and tipped her well, stood from his seat, and ushered Sophia out of the restaurant.
In the next moment, they were in Jayden's car, and they were heading towards Sophia's. She lived in an apartment with a friend of hers named Leah. Leah had gone to Bali for a vacation, and Sophia had the whole house to herself.
The drive was so enjoyable. They chatted about different things, from weather to hot gossips. Jayden's hand rested on Sophie's thigh throughout the trip. He gently massaged and caressed her thighs. The warmth from his palm seeped through her skin and set her entire body on fire. Most of the time this ended up with them having sex in the backseat of the car, but tonight they'll enjoy a bed and true solitude.
Finally, the car stopped, and Jayden's eyes locked with hers. She read them clearly; they were glazed with love, lust, and passion. He slowly moved his arm to her face and brought her to a long hot kiss where Jayden's fingers kept roaming all over Sophie's face.
Suddenly Sophia broke the kiss, "Why don't we take this to my room!" she said. Her voice was husky with arousal.
"Isn't Leah home?"
"Nope, girl's on a trip to Bali!" Sophia said playfully, jumping out of the car.
Jayden grabbed her as soon as they both entered the house.
Sophia moaned lightly, sinking into his embrace. Her hands slowly moved down to his pants to rub the hard thickness throbbing against her.
Jayden grabbed her hand and turned her towards the wall, and unbuttoned her dress. In the next moment, His bare chest was pressed against her back, pinning her between his heat and the chill of the wall. "You are so beautiful, Sophie," Jayden groaned against her neck. Her left bruise marks on the sides of her neck before he spun her around and trailed hot kisses across her breasts. He squeezed them and licked them flooding her with impatient desire.
Her moans became louder. "Please," she moaned into his hair. He was driving her crazy.
Jayden slowly moved his hands down her panties and found his way to her sweet spot. She was soaked. Jayden gave the girl's clit a little rub making her dig her nails into his shoulders.
Jayden abruptly stopped at the edge of her orgasm. "Jay…. Noooooo… Keep going…." Sophia kept moaning in frustration. Jayden smirked, gave her a little spank on her round ass, and swept her up into his arms. He took her to her bedroom and dropped her on her bed.
She sprang up off the bed and knelt before him. She undid his pants and took him into her mouth.
He growled and snaked his fingers through her thick hair.
She devoured him until he trembled, and his knees began to buckle. He backed away from her and gave her a devilish grin... "Ladies first," He said, scooping her up and laying her gently back on the bed. He placed a line of kisses from her lips to her clit before he attacked her with his tongue. He held her to the bed and kept going. The hot licks were throwing Sophie over the edge until she was whimpering from his tongue.
Then, without warning, he was on top of her, slipping inside of her. All rational thought left the building. He filled her, and the fullness made her feel astounding.
Jayden's slow, deliberate thrust drove her insane.
He leaned towards her and placed a kiss on her lips. "You are so perfect, baby girl." He groaned as he picked up the pace, hard and deep--deep and hard. They both loved and wanted to live in this moment forever. Jayden drove Sophia over the edge and then exploded moments after. He collapsed on her. They caught their lips in a kiss again. "I love you, Sophie…" Jayden groaned.
"I love you too, Jay," Sophie said softly. She never thought she could feel such passion after her ex broke her heart. It was a miracle, really, and she relished every nanosecond of it.
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