today’s book: Falling in Love on Sweetwater Lane by Belle Calhoune
We are moving right along on our summer-long Road Trip Reads Giveaway where we will be visiting all 50 states on the pages of recently released books. Because road trips are always better with friends – and books – right? So grab your fave snacks, a cold soda or bottled water, an upbeat playlist and let’s head about as far east as you can go in the US!
today’s stop: Maine
FALLING IN LOVE ON SWEETWATER LANE by Belle Calhoune
SERIES: Mistletoe, Maine #3
GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Clean)
PUBLISHER: Forever
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2023
PAGES: 291
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memories in maine
by Belle Calhoune, author of Falling in Love on Sweetwater Lane
Road trips have always been a big part of my life. Although my own kids always preferred flying, I adore a good road trip. As a child my parents would pack up their five children and hit the road from our home in Massachusetts. Cape Cod. Virginia. New Hampshire. Atlanta. Disney World. And Maine. Glorious, beautiful Maine.
My memories of our summer vacation to Maine are still with me after all these years. Lobsters and lighthouses. Digging for clams in the sand and finding magical pieces of sea glass by the ocean. We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast by the beach. Mornings were filled with blueberry pancakes in the New England style dining room. Beach time was essential, with golden sands and ice cold Maine waters. Because my family had a summer home in Cape Cod we weren’t used to this type of frigid water. It took some getting used to and I remember chattering teeth and blue lips.
Writing my Mistletoe, Maine series has allowed me to express my love for Maine through my characters and the gorgeous setting. Maine reminds me of being in a large, boisterous family where love always reigned supreme. I’ve grown to love my fictional town of Mistletoe and my characters who find love in the most unexpected ways. A town librarian. A Hollywood actor. A single dad. A veterinarian. A former Navy Seal. A teacher. I love them all. And I love writing small town romance, especially in a sweet New England towns.
Last summer we vacationed in Kennebunk, Maine. We had a fabulous time and I was able to revisit Maine through the lens of an adult. The people in Maine were so friendly and open. A visit to a local library was so much fun and the librarian gave me a tour of the children’s wing. There were fabulous murals based on literary characters. We also discussed my Mistletoe series and I gave her a copy of Summer on Blackberry Beach.
This summer we’re planning a road trip to Cape Cod for August. Hoping for blue skies, yummy seafood and lots of memories to take home with us.
Belle Calhoune lives in Connecticut with her college sweetheart husband and two daughters. After a thirteen year career as a Federal Investigator, she chose to pursue a writing career. An avid lover of romance novels since she was a teen, she enjoys writing love stories and reading them. She loves spending summers in beautiful Cape Cod and traveling to new places. A dog lover, she has a mini poodle and a black lab. More than anything, she believes in happily ever afters. Visit her at bellecalhoune.com
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Belle Calhoune is offering a print copy of Falling in Love on Sweetwater Lane and a Maine dish towel (not as pictured) to one of my readers! (US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.) This giveaway is subject to Reading Is My SuperPower’s giveaway policies which can be found here. Enter via the Rafflecopter form below.
What about you? What makes you want to read Falling in Love on Sweetwater Lane by Belle Calhoune? Have you ever visited Maine?
I have never visited Maine. Pretty cover. It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
Sounds like a story I will enjoy reading.
My family drove thought Maine when I was a child, but it was nowhere near the coast. Small towns are my favorite setting, especially those in New England. Falling in Love on Sweetwater Lane sounds like a wonderful romance.
This looks like a great novel
I would love to visit Maine. I read they have great seafood?
Love her books.
This story sounds captivating and unforgettable. I have visited Maine and love it. We drove there and stayed on the beach. Old Orchard Beach was beautiful. The vacation was very special.
This sounds like a sweet romance in a wonderful setting, I’d love to read it!
I haven’t visited Maine but planning to do so next year
Love single dad stories!
I have been to Maine many, many times! I like books by this author.
I’ve always wanted to visit Maine! A co-worker retired there! And the book sounds interesting!
I’ve not been to Maine, but would like to read stories about Maine. Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Would love to win a print copy! God bless!
No, never visited Maine
This book sounds like a sweet story to read. Yes, I have been to Maine several times as my father & his family are from there. It’s one of my favorite places to go for a visit!
Book looks great! I’ve never been to Maine, but I’ve wanted to ever since I watched Murder, She Wrote.
No I’ve never been to Maine. I love the cover. Makes me want to jump in.
I have never visited Maine
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Thanks for having me, Carrie.
Sounds like a good read. I have never been to Maine.
Love the title! I’ve never been to Maine.
I’ve never been to Maine but I’d love to go! I love the cover!
I’ve never been there. sounds so good.
When I was younger we took a family vacation at a ski lodge in Maine! It was a great trip.
Belle is a great author and I love the Maine setting.
It takes place in a state I have always wanted to explore. I do love a story where the man knows who he wants and goes after her.
I grew up in New Hampshire and my family used to visit Old Orchard Beach, Maine, every summer. Those are some of my very favorite childhood memories and Maine holds quite a special place in my heart. I love reading anything set in this very sentimental place!
I’ve never been to Maine, but this food looks delish and the book sounds good, too.
Sounds like a really good story.
The story sounds really good, an that cover is very pretty.
This looks like a wonderful book. Looking forward to reading it!
I have never visited Maine, but I have always wanted to travel there! This book looks like a great way to get acquainted with a Maine setting.
I have never visited Maine, but would love to! The cover looks interesting so I would love to read it to know more.
This looks like.a great novel. I’ve never visited Maine
This sounds awesome and the lead is a vet. Love it. I have always wanted to go to Maine and check out some of the Stephen King places.
This sounds like a great book with a beautiful cover. Yes, I visited Maine in 2018.
I’ve never visited Maine, but would love to! I’m not a huge seafood fan, but my husband dreams of the lobster he could get up there.
I’m drawn to “Falling in Love on Sweetwater Lane” for its promise of a heartwarming love story and its quaint setting. The charm of small-town life depicted in books often captivates me. As for visiting Maine, I haven’t yet had the opportunity, but reading books set in such picturesque locations makes me eager to explore it someday.
I would love to visit Maine. This sounds like a sweet Contemporary Romance with a great cover!
isn’t it pretty?!?
I have never been to Maine. The cover really draws me in and piques my interest.
agreed!
I have never visited Maine. But it would be great to during the hot summer months. Thank you
i would love to visit some day 🙂
I would love to visit Maine someday.
me too!
looks like a fun one