Over 200 romance authors and bloggers are ready to share our romantic autumn stories. And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. But that’s not all …. We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times! Now what are those prizes?
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $50 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: An Awesome Swag Pack
One lucky commenter on my blog will win a $5 Amazon gift certificate. When you are finished your visit here, I invite you to go on over to the central Romancing the Hop site at http://carrieannbloghops.blogspot.ca/p/romancing-blog-hop.html, where you can discover many other fabulous romance authors, win prizes, and have a great time.
Ever since signing up for the Autumn’s Harvest blog hop, I racked my brain for the best way to tie harvest time with romance. I confess I had a tough time settling on a topic, especially since November is pretty much the beginning of winter in Canada. For inspiration, I pictured scarlet maples and yellow birches, leaves fluttering in the air, romantic walks along forest trails with leaves crunching underfoot and not a mosquito in sight, a couple lying on the ground, their clothes in disarray …. Nope. My brain rebelled. Too cold, too scratchy, too exposed. Next, I pictured fields full of succulent orange globes, round ones, oblong ones, big ones, small ones. You know what I’m talking about. Pumpkins! Now, I was getting somewhere. From there, it was a hop, skip, and a jump to imagining the spicy scent of fresh-baked pumpkin pie, a pair of lovers, plenty of whipped cream. You get the picture.
As my contribution to the Autumn’s Harvest blog hop, I am delighted to offer one of my favorite autumn recipes, Pumpkin Crisp Pie, a recipe guaranteed to bring a man to his knees (metaphorically speaking, of course). What better way to a man’s heart?
Pumpkin Crisp Pie
Topping
1 cup Quick-Cooking (not instant) Oatmeal
¾ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted
Your favorite pie crust for a 9-inch pie
Filling
1 can (14 oz.) pumpkin purée (1.5 cups)
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 ¼ cups canned evaporated milk
2 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp each of ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp ground cloves
(or replace those with 2 ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice)
½ tsp salt
WHIPPED CREAM!!!!! LOTS OF IT! So soft, so fluffy, so utterly delectable (especially when applied with a lavish hand to all the right places )
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
Use a fork to combine Topping ingredients. Set aside.
Prepare your piecrust and roll to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Flute the edges.
In a large bowl, whisk together all filling ingredients.
Pour into prepared pie shell.
Bake in pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
Sprinkle reserved topping on the pie, bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Don’t forget the whipped cream. Readers, you know what I mean.
Maureen Fisher’s Books
FUR BALL FEVER
Fur Ball Fever A romantic crime mystery spiked with attitude (most of it warped), tons of humor, and enough steamy sex to drive those who dare read it racing for a cold shower.
5 Stars: “One for the Money meets Best in Show.”
5 Stars: “Fun romance with laugh out loud humor!”
An impulsive pet spa owner who loses her client’s prize pooch …
After a lifetime of impetuous mistakes, pet spa owner Grace Donnelly outdoes herself when she loses Miss Coco Chanel—a shoo-in to win the annual Jersey Shore Fur Ball. Money, careers, and lives are in jeopardy. Too bad her helpers consist of an aging hippie aunt, a renegade schnauzer, and a drag queen. Worst of all, the only man truly qualified to help is her former flame, the hunkiest bodyguard north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
A smokin’ hot bodyguard with his own agenda …
Security specialist Nick Jackson faces his worst nightmare when Grace’s amateur investigation nearly blows his undercover operation. Unless he nails the con-artist who scammed local seniors and whacked a witness, his homicidal granddaddy will take justice into his own liver-spotted hands. To salvage his case, his sanity, and his ex-lover’s velvety skin, Nick joins forces with the sassy crusader who rubs him the wrong way—and so many right ways too.
Together, they weather an explosion of murder, mayhem, and fun …
Action bounces between a beach harboring washed-up corpses, a fancy yacht no honest preacher could possibly afford, and the bawdiest nightclub in Atlantic City. Hazards multiply like bunnies, culminating in romance … and a Fur Ball extravaganza the locals will never forget.
Buy Fur Ball Fever by Maureen Fisher at:
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iTunes (Apple): http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/fur-ball-fever/id470081399?mt=11
Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/The-Jaguar-Legacy/book-6cRK7XMUvUCaX6cg_ADp4w/page1.html?rId=67d7bdc5-df03-4fc0-b8c3-f2189d626a70
Sony: http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/maureen-fisher/fur-ball-fever/_/R-400000000000000520517
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/90446
THE JAGUAR LEGACY
5 Stars: “An intricately woven tale of mystery, romance and the supernatural …”
5 Stars: “Hilarious banter, scorching sexual tension, gripping suspense, mysticism—The Jaguar Legacy has it all! …”
A journalist determined to unveil the truth …
Journalist Charley Underhill disrupts a Mexican archaeological dig, determined to sift rumors from truth about several unexplained deaths in the remote region. She has serious doubts it was an ancient curse that killed the men. Too bad it means keeping a watchful eye peeled for hairy, hungry predators and lying to the no-good womanizing archaeologist with a sexy Scottish accent, brilliant scientific mind, and gaudy Hawaiian shirts. Only the juiciest of exposés will fund her mother’s life-saving treatment.
An archaeologist hell-bent on preventing a premature press leak …
Uncovering the past is archaeologist Dr. Alistair Kincaid’s purpose in life. Still smarting from a ruthless betrayal, he guards his latest discovery, an ancient Olmec city buried deep in the jungles of Oaxaca, in the hopes of making a dazzling comeback. He won’t let a snoopy reporter, even one with a quirky sense of humor, smarts, and a heartwarming smile, destroy his last chance at success. Or steal his heart.
Together, they uncover long-buried secrets best left untouched …
Strands from past lives intertwine with the present, drawing the couple deeper into a legacy of shapeshifting and danger, romance and evil, reincarnation and karma. Torn between saving her mother’s life and betraying the man she loves, Charley must make an impossible choice.
Buy The Jaguar Legacy by Maureen Fisher at:
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Amazon (U.K.): http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005L40LX6
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jaguar-legacy-maureen-fisher/1100069869?ean=2940011524004&itm=1&usri=the+jaguar+legacy
iTunes (Apple): http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-jaguar-legacy/id471752787?mt=11
Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/The-Jaguar-Legacy/book-6cRK7XMUvUCaX6cg_ADp4w/page1.html?rId=67d7bdc5-df03-4fc0-b8c3-f2189d626a70
Sony: http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/maureen-fisher/the-jaguar-legacy/_/R-400000000000000521197
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/89713
Giveaways: One lucky commenter on my blog will win a $5 Amazon gift certificate, so please tell me the most romantic thing you can think of about autumn, and don’t forget to leave your email address. But that’s not all …. We have over 200 bloggers, each offering a prize, plus THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times! So after you comment here, head on over to the central Romancing the Hop site at http://carrieannbloghops.blogspot.ca/p/autumns-harvest.html, where you can discover many other fabulous romance authors, win prizes, and have a great time.
That recipe does look good and your stories look intriguing.
krankimom @ comcast .net
Thank you, Rachelle.
The most romantic thing for me about autumn is driving up the river road with my husband. We stop at one of the quaint restarauants and have a nice lunch and a glass wine. The drive is breathtaking.
mel
bournmelissa at hotmail dot com
The pumpkin crisp pie looks delish and easy to make.
bbabygirl1908@aol.com
Hmm, the most romantic thing about Autumn has to be snuggling with your love to keep warm. 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win!
lovesgamble at gmail dot com
The most romantic thing I can think of about Autumn is sitting by a fire cuddeled up with the one you love.
That recipe sounds fantastic!
Barbara
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The most romantic thing about Autumn is the cooler weather that requires cuddling 🙂 lisarayns at gmail dot com
Something that I think is romantic in the Autumn is snuggling by the fire on those cold nights and also strolling through the woods on a cool sunny day, hand in hand. 🙂
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
trb0917 at gmail.com
And that pie looks delicious! 😉
The most romantic thing about fall is cuddling with my husband on the sofa with a cozy blanket and hot chocolate!
I love Fall because of the football games and tailgating with friends and family! And of course having a campfire with roasted hotdogs! Thanks for the chance to win a great giveaway!
kacidesigns AT yahoo DOT com
Probably just the love of photography can bring people together. The season of colours, what better season for romance!
Thanks for sharing and being a part of the hop!
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I love Autumn for the leaves. I read lots of books as it gets colder.
smurfettev AT gmail DOT com
Everything’s better with whipped cream!
The most romantic thing about autumn is wearing my hubby’s big, soft flannel shirts…and nothing else.
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
Most romantic thing to do in autumn cuddling on the sofa on the chilly nights with your love.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Ollie aka DarkBloodyVamp
I love autumn with all the brilliant colors: oranges, yellows and reds of leaves. I love crisp, cool mornings where the sky is so blue it looks endless and the air is so fresh in your lungs. I love snuggling up in a warm throw on a cold autumn day with a good book. Of course, I love snuggling up with a good book about anytime of the year. I love Thanksgiving because it is a time to remember all the many blessings in my life and express thanks. I love baking spicy pumpkin pies with dollops of cream.
The last thing I read was “Deadly Holiday” by Alexa Grace. Ms. Grace weaves stories of intrigue and passion effortlessly into an easy to read novella—just perfect for the holiday season.
I like stories of the unexpected. I also love the steamy passion but I hate mentioning favorite authors because the list is long. I appreciate the many styles authors use to weave stories of mystery, love, intrigue, preternatural and inspiration. I love reading because I can go anywhere, any time in my mind and imagine indescribable things.
Thank you for this contest and the opportunity to be introduced to new authors.
Gail djgandyfan@gmail.com
I curl up with a good book no matter what the weather is like all year round. I don’t really have a favorite. Too any to count. I love many different genres so many different authors. But what I do love most of all are series. I love the fact that before a new release comes out I cn reread the series & get swept away all over again.
tamstor3@aol.com
I live in Florida now, so the most I can hope for in Autumn is cooler weather, which of course does lead to increased “snuggle time”!
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
Thanks for the great recipe. I love pumpkin pie, this one looks wonderful! cheryllynne(at)rocketmail(dot)com
i love evrything that autumn has to offer from pumpkins to hot coco and hot cider and thanls for the chance to win angelwolfmystic@yahoo.com
I love autumn with all the brilliant colors: oranges, yellows and reds of leaves. I love crisp, cool mornings where the sky is so blue it looks endless and the air is so fresh in your lungs. I love snuggling up in a warm throw on a cold autumn day with a good book. Of course, I love snuggling up with a good book about anytime of the year. I love Thanksgiving because it is a time to remember all the many blessings in my life and express thanks. I love baking spicy pumpkin pies with dollops of cream.
The last book I finished was “Unravel Me” by Kendall Ryan. I liked it because the hot story line was so unexpected. I also love the steamy passion of the likes of Sylvia Day and Sylvain Reynard, but I hate mentioning favorite authors because the list is long. I appreciate the many styles authors use to weave stories of mystery, love, intrigue, preternatural and inspiration. I love reading because I can go anywhere, any time in my mind and imagine indescribable things.
Gail djgandyfan@gmail.com
Most romantic thing? I’ll go with cooler nights, better for cuddles.
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
That was a yummy pie…hmmm. Now the most romantic thing would be eating that pie in bed with my husband. 🙂 Specially because I love pumpkin pie so much more than him, that I know I would end up eating almost the whole thing. lol
Thanks for the giveaway,
morebooksthanlivros@gmail.com
Great recipe. It sounds delicious!
t(dot)mailhes(at)yahoo(dot)com
The best thing about autumn is the longer nights. If you enjoy stargazing with your honey while holding hands, it’s a wonderful excuse to get outside and connect with the wide wonderful universe before the temps really drop. terrimuhich(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Autumn is always cold and wet over here, so what I like the best about it is my birthday:) It’s next week!
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Im going to try and talk my son into making that desert..it sounds awesome. Romance in Autumn. A walk along a lane with colored leaves blanketing the trees and gently falling to the ground. Snuggling and giggling along the way. Back home to cups of hot chocolate with marshmallows by a fire, Kissing the sweet lips of the other feeling the warmth from the fire as you lay by the fire…well you know the rest.
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Maureen,
A killer dessert…Pumpkin Crisp Pie! My mouth was watering just reading it. Yeah, and the whipped cream….hmmm. I printing it to try later!
Anyway, I love the burst of colors! The fall earth tone colors are very festive and beautiful. I am lucky to live where you can see the seasons change. I am such a read-aholic that the season doesn’t matter. I love almost all romance genre.
Thanks for the opportunity for both of us to share!
Belinda G
belgre AT Comcast DOT net
i am trying this recipe on monday when we go have dinner with the family!
where i live i love to watch the mountains changing. thanks for joining the hop. Miriam.whitewolf@gmail.com
The recipe is very similar to the one I make. No pecans but walnuts thats the only difference I can spot …
Thanks for sharing
BeckeyW
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LOVE the pumpkin recipe!! I love all things pumpkin! Autumn is my favorite season with the cooler weather and changing of colors! The most romantic thing about this season is that I got married in autumn, outside! It was romantic and beautiful!
books4me67 at ymail dot com
Looks delicious. Thanks for the great hop.
Yum! I think presenting a man with a seasonal baked item might be a very romantic thing about fall. Also, cuddling by a bonfire.
Whoops, dancingcelt at gmail dot com
I adore autumn because of the amazing colors, bundling up in sweaters, Halloween and my birthday! Autumn also means cuddling up with a good book and a cup of cocoa!
grapeapril75(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the hops cause of all the awesome new books I find to add to my to read list!
Fall is a great time…my grandparents celebrate their anniversary every fall and it reminds me how in love they are after all these years and how special their friendship is.
josiehink122026@gmail.com
Oh – I definitely have to try that pumpkin crisp! I’m Canadian, too (although I live in the US) – and being from BC, I tell people fall is the monsoon season. Thanks for being in the hop!
jochibi AT yahoo DOT com
The pie looked wonderful….will have to bake a GF version. I love these blog hops as I always find new authors & books. You have been added to my list!!!
Opps forgot email I think…lol
froggy_momma (at) hotmail (dot) com
Thank you for the delicious recipe. Now you made me hungry.
Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com
Sounds really good!
I love anything pumpkin!
Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
Thank you for sharing great recipe Yummy! Thank you so much for the great giveaway and fun blog hop!
tishajean@ charter.net
Your recipe sounds delicious! Thanks for the giveaway!
paranormalbookreviews@gmail.com
Looks yummy! Love reading and thinking of things that go bump in the night this time of year!
zenfoxflowerATyahooDOTcom
I do believe that is going to be my desert for Thanksgiving!
Thanks!
tobihelton at gmail dot com
The most romantic thing about autumn would be strolling through the forest in Vermont when it’s prime leaf changing, sipping hot choolate and holding hands
Thank you for the giveaway!!
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Thanks for the recipe! It looks delicious.
I like to take a walk on a gloomy day and share an umbrella.
JYL22075 at gmail dot com
I don’t usually read a book more than once. There is nothing better than curling up with a good book and a glass of wine in any season
p.winmill@hotmail.com
The most romantic thing you can think of about autumn? Everything, from the cool weather, to the leaves’ colors, makes it the perfect scenario for snuggling 🙂
muggled@gmx.com
thanks for sharing tha recipe i got to try this it sounds delicious thanks for the chance to win angelwolfmystic@yahoo.com
Thanks for the great recipe. I can’t wait to try it!
sqwalker2@gmail.com
my fav thing about fall, is the comfort food and baking 🙂 thanks for the great recipe !!
thanks for the blog hop fun !
Kym
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That recipe looks/sounds delicious! My fave part of Autum is the wonderful, delicious holiday food. Oh, and that I can finally break out all my fabulous boots and wear them! 🙂
chellesy.clay(at)gmail(dot)com
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂
by.evie at yahoo dot com dot br
Love pumpkin pie!
bituin76 (at) hotmail (dot) com
The most romantic thing about autumn would be cuddling up with my honey watching a movie or curling up with a good book but don’t tell him that ;0) lol
Thanks for the giveaway
my1lulabug at yahoo dot com
Yum! I hate dieting over the holidays.
lcahoon7@gmail.com
That recipe sounds delicious. I’ve never had it with pumpkin just apples. I would say the most romantic that I can think of is going on nature trails (I live in the mountains) with your honey and feeling the crisp cool air 🙂
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
The Pie sounds just great Thanks for the recipe. The fall reminds me of cowboys so I loved a great cowboy book. Thanks
crystaley73 at yahoo dot com
Thanks, Crystal. Enjoy.
The most romantic thing in fall is snuggling up next to a cozy bonfire under the stars.
Sassychassy333@gmail.com
Ah, the stars. Perfect.
Autumn is my favorite season! I like all the beautiful colors outside and the weather is not that hot anymore but not freezing cold either. It’s just perfect! Thank you for the giveaway!
verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks Veronika.
Love the recipe! How unique! What a great stop!
jinni_james@yahoo.com
Thanks, Jinni. And good luck in the draws.
My family loves pumpkin pie and they look forward to this time of year for just that reason. I’m going to give this recipe a try. Thanks.
phillips[.]connie[@]gmail[.]com
I hope they love it.
Most romantic thing I think about fall is to be able to snuggle closer with the ones you love, to keep warm (or at least that’s my excuse) 🙂
vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com
Works for me.
Thanks for the giveaway!! Super excited for this bloghop.
That recipe and picture looks delish and I don’t even really like pumpkin pie but I want it.
kp_kazamei(at)yahoo(dot)com
Don’t forget that whipping cream!
That recipe sounds divine.
Humor seems to be a big part of your books, no matter the genre. Would you say that’s consistent throughout your work?
Thanks, Roxy. The pie is delicious. I can vouch for it. As for the humor, I try to make readers smile. Some tell me they laugh out loud. Others object to it. Humor is, apparently, subjective.
That recipe looks delicious. I’ll definitely be making it (but probably not eating it due to my perpetual diet). The family will love it. I’m not sure about romance in autumn. I tend to hibernate once it gets cold. I do like taking long walks in early autumn when the sun is still shining.
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Glad you like it, Kelsey. I have made it with oatmeal cookie crust. Amazing.
I love your recipe. It was perfect for me to adjust for those with food allergies. Pumpkin recipes are absolutely adored in my house.
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love a good cowboy story!!!
parisfan_ca@yahoo.com
It’s hard to say what exactly would be my Go-To Autumn Romance book. When I think real hard about it, I would have to say it has a sexy, strong, determined male that when it comes to love is just lost. Then there has to be a woman who is usually in need of help or needs to know what love and family is. Together they heal each other and love turns out to be their greatest gift. I also love a happy ending at this time of year, usually where the epilogue has them starting their own family to love and cherish. Oh….and definitely HOT loving too!
Angelheart618@gmail.com
Great reply, Tammy. Thanks.