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Divine Desserts Publishing, LLC
Gardening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope all of you had an amazing week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s the beginning of a new month. Amidst all that’s been on my mind lately, I just realized that I never started my garden. I usually start the seeds indoors and then plant outdoors weeks later. I’m hoping to start planting indoors this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you planting a garden this year? If so, what are you going to plant?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m still writing The Blacksmith\u2019s Bride<\/a> \u2013 a historical novel set a few years after the Civil War. The Blacksmith\u2019s Bride is the third book in the Romance Bride Series<\/a>. I\u2019m still researching while I write my novel. In an earlier newsletter<\/a>, I described a formal ball that may have occurred in 1867 Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another cool thing that I researched was the formal ball invitation. Such an invite may have been printed on thick, high-quality cardstock. The cardstock was likely ivory or cream-colored. The ink was dark – usually black or sometimes navy blue, and the letters were slightly raised. There may have been a decorative floral border. Sometimes there could be a monogram. Such an invite may have looked similar to this:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Moist Yellow Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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I made the most delicious, moist, buttery yellow cake recently. Whenever I feel down, a good piece of cake will cheer me up! Here’s the recipe<\/a>! If you make it, let me know how it turned out!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I currently have one in-person event – scheduled for June 28th. More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Country!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to keep our country in prayer as all\/some of these changes take place! At times, transitions do not run smoothly! Also, remember to pray for all that are suffering in our nation!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to check on your friends and loved ones to be sure they are okay! A friend of mine recently had a heart attack and is scheduled for surgery. If you have friends who are sick or hospitalized be sure to visit or call them to be sure that they are okay!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butterscotch Bliss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to all of you for your wonderful compliments about\u00a0Butterscotch Bliss. Currently, the eBook version is only available for those joining my email list<\/a>. I recently placed the paperback version onto\u00a0<\/strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong>Barnes and Noble<\/strong><\/a>. I slightly changed the cover for the paperback version.\u00a0<\/strong>If you feel inclined – please leave a review – only if you enjoyed the book!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve started a Youtube Channel<\/a>! Subscribe and tell your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow me on Tiktok<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to discuss romance movies? I’ve started a new Romance Movie Review Facebook Page<\/a> where I post videos about my favorite romance movies! Come join me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read my <\/strong>winter stories<\/strong><\/a> for some emotional, heartwarming entertainment! Most of my titles are in Kindle Unlimited.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the rest of your day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bakery Romance Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bLoving Luke<\/strong><\/a> Raspberry Kisses<\/strong><\/a> Shades of Chocolate<\/strong><\/a> Sweet Dreams<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bSugar and Spice<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Southern Comfort<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Sweet Delights<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Cinnamon Kisses<\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Candy Beach Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b<\/strong>Caramel Kisses<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Chocolate Dreams<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Milk Chocolate Kisses<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Bittersweet Dreams<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Coffee and Kisses<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Rocky Road Dreams<\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Romance Bride Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b<\/strong>The Baker’s Bride<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>The Doctor’s Bride<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signed Paperbacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bChristmas Book Bundle – $50 + postage<\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThe Bakery Romance Series – $95 + postage <\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThe Candy Beach Series – $70 + postage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>\u200b<\/a>\u200b<\/a>\u200b<\/a>Divine Desserts Publishing | c\/o Cecelia Dowdy 7600 Ora Glen Drive, Box 951 | Greenbelt, MD 20768-0951 US
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