Theme: Hot Air Ballons
Hot air ballooning is said to be a delightful experience. The winds guide you high above the earth as you drift through the fluffy, white clouds… It seems like an exhilarating time. Unfortunately, a paralyzing fear of heights makes me feel otherwise. My husband once surprised me with plans for a romantic ride and I refused to go. He ended up taking our daughter!
People were baffled at my reticence. Although I aim for courage, there are things I cannot face.
Need someone to kill a poisonous bug? I’m there with my wide-heeled shoe. Could I face a horde of bio-engineered, flesh-eating Zombies? Not a problem, I can shoot and wield a machete. How about cleaning litter boxes for 5 kitties? Bring it on, I’m a crazy cat lady. But fly thousands of feet into the atmosphere in a rickety basket with only ropes to cling to and giant flames above me jetting into a huge balloon? Never.
Still, they’re beautiful things to behold. From afar, what a magical sight to witness those colorful inverted teardrops float through the air! From a safe distance on land, sipping a glass of Pinot Noir, of course.
The Covers
For the week of September 20 to Monday, September 26, 2021, let’s appreciate these clinch poses on romance covers featuring hot air balloons!
Corbin’s Fancy, Linda Lael Miller, Pocket Books, Harry Bennett cover art
Skylark, Elaine Osborne, Diamond, Pino cover art,
Diamond, Venita Helton, Dorchester, Franco Accornero cover art
Thanks, Jacqueline. Love these covers! There’s more than one way to soar into the heavens!
Each cover is lovely, but I like the Accornero one best. The couple look like they’re really in love. And they’re hitting the heights—together!
What say you? And everyone?
Beautiful cover choices this week, Jacqueline. I have to admit that, like you, I would never be able to set foot in a hot air balloon as I too have a major fear of heights.