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The changing of the seasons is a magical time. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. The temperature is warm enough to be outside and the days are still long.

 One of the most romantic things to do this time of year is to take a drive along a beautiful landscape to enjoy the foliage. If you have a long weekend, you can take a ride to explore nature and simple pleasures. You can find breathtaking scenery all along the New England States, especially in Autumn. If you are brave enough you can rent a lakeside cabin deep in the woods. The peaceful setting will allow you and your partner a chance to relax without the demands of everyday life. 

There is nothing like the scent of a blazing fire while you listen to the sounds of the forest. If you prefer not to stay in an isolated area, you can stay at a bed and breakfast.  However, I have to admit camping with your partner may be worth a try. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. If you have time to drive to Bar Harbor in Maine, you can enjoy a feast by the water.

Imagine a cozy fire with your partner cuddled up next to you.  A cinnamon spiced beverage, the soothing sound of a guitar solo in the background, along with the peaceful echoes of a brook. It doesn’t get more romantic then that girls! You may even convince him to give you a back rub.

After a glorious evening together, you may even convince your partner to browse through the antique shops and later stop at an orchard for a taste of a luscious pumpkin custard pie. If you have enough energy left over you can go for a hike along a mountain trail to enjoy a fantastic view.

I hope I’ve given you some ideas for a fun getaway. You may not want to come back to work on MondayJ

 Nat Griffin and Madeline Young from Echoes at Dawn met in the fall.

Echoes at Dawn was released by Decadent Publishing in paperback on August 28. It is also available as an e-book.

Echoes at Dawn, click here.   

 Blurb.

The strangely intertwined lives of a widowed woman, and a charismatic bachelor come together in order to show that in life, there are no coincidences…only destiny.

Waterfront restaurant chef Madeline Young adores her job. If only her love and family's lives were as successful as her career. With a teenage son, who spends time in the emergency room for alcohol poisoning and a dementia-plagued mother, Madeline doesn't know how much more she could handle. Then her mother enlists the help of her deceased twin sister, Mary, to guide Madeline to find happiness. An early dawn visit from the spirit directs Madeline to volunteer at the local hospitals center for addiction recovery, where she comes alive for the first time in many years under the attention of Nat Griffin.

Nathaniel Griffin, a part-time counselor and contractor, fascinates his clients with his lectures. In keeping with his philosophy of professionalism, Nat prefers to keep his personal life private. When attraction tests his beliefs, Nat must confront his marred past. Is he willing to face his demons or take the easier path and remain isolated?

Can unworldly ghosts save this couple from their own self-destructive behavior? Will they be able to accept change and move forward, or allow secrets to stand in the way?

Here’s an excerpt.

He whispered to me softly.  “Let’s go to the second floor balcony.  I want you to see where I mediate.  I think you’ll love the view.”

Nat took my hand, put out the candles, and slowly led me upstairs.  He told me to close my eyes and guided me outside.

“Okay, open your eyes now.”  He gently moved my shoulders and faced me in the right direction.

In front of me was picturesque scenery, with trees as far as the eye could see.  It was lovely and the stars sparkled in the sky.  “It’s amazing up here,” I said.

 Vintage lampposts in the corners gave an ambience of romance.  Trees with auburn tipped leaves mixed with tones of yellow and brown surrounded the area.  Tiny lights sparkled in between the winding trails.  The peaceful sound of a fountain trickled gracefully in the background.  It was a magical garden.

“I come up here to relax and just breathe,” he said.

“Oh Nat, this is amazing.”

He turned on the stereo upstairs.  Before I could realize it, we were slow dancing.  Nat gently placed his arms around me and held his cheek next to mine.  We danced under the stars, as our bodies connected on every beat.

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