A New Chapter...

Ten days ago, my firstborn, the child who made me a mother, packed up and moved a thousand miles away to begin an exciting new chapter in his life.

He graduated last year with a degree in biomedical engineering and completed his master's degree this past May. He got a job offer back in February. I've been preparing myself for the day he would leave. As parents we know this day would come. We raise our children to become independent, confident adults, even though our hearts secretly wish we could keep them close forever.

I'm incredibly proud of the young man he has become. He's kind beyond measure, thoughtful and responsible. I have complete confidence that he'll do well.

That doesn't make it any easier.

The first few days were especially hard. I cried more than I'd like to admit and found myself looking at the clock, wondering what he was doing in his new home.

I'm getting used to the idea of not having him at home There have been no tears these past few days. We've talked, exchanged messages, and enjoyed a few FaceTime calls. Seeing his smile and hearing about his new job and apartment has made the distance feel just a little smaller.

I'm still adjusting. Still miss him terribly. I imagine I always will. But little by little, my heart is learning to accept the distance as my son builds a life of his own.

And I told my youngest he's not allowed to leave ever, LOL.

Before he left, I made him a binder with recipes for all his favorite foods and desserts, with added space for many more. Here's a link to download his favorite oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe.

​Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.pdf​

Now for some bookish news!

​Enticed by Ashley Cade is Live!

Blurb

When I left Poplar Ridge nine years ago, I never expected to return to my small hometown as a single dad or to fall for a woman who’s completely off limits.

Enter Jasmine Hayes. The fiery barrel racer with a smart mouth and hypnotic eyes is my new coworker, my greatest temptation, and… my best friend’s daughter.

At twenty-one, she’s far too young for me, but she’s made it clear she doesn’t care about our sixteen year age gap. I doubt her father would feel the same, and since he’s also my boss, getting involved with her is out of the question.

Still, she’s determined to break down my walls and steal my heart. I try to keep my distance, but when her dad tasks me with accompanying her to her barrel races, we’re forced to live in close quarters, and my restraint slowly begins to unravel. I try to fight my feelings for her, knowing that if I cross that line, I risk losing my job and my best friend, but some things are inevitable.

And some people are worth risking everything for.

​Inked in Brotherhood by Debra Anastasia is book one in this series.

Three Boys. One Vow.

Blake, Beckett and Cole aren’t related. The only blood they share is what’s traded between them on their foster father’s fists. Every night, they make the choice to take the hits so the little kids in the home don’t have to.

The boys are just months from graduating and being sent into the cold, hard world. Beckett is intent on becoming the scariest man in town. Because protecting his brothers means doing the unforgivable. He certainly has no time to fall for the new girl. Rich, untouchable Candy proves to be everything he’ll never deserve.

Loving Candy could destroy his delicate found family forever.

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Until next month... take care of yourself, cherish the people you love, and above all... have courage, dear heart. Thank you for spending a little part of your day with me. ​ Happy reading! Much love, Erica

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