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November 21, 2017
An Island Christmas Wedding Now Available
An Island Christmas Wedding is now available!
An Island Christmas Wedding is now available on Amazon Kindle for $0.99! (Paperback version to follow in the next day or two.) This story is a continuation of Custom Built for Me , however, it could be read as a standalone. If you enjoy short romantic holiday stories, check it out! Here's a synopsis and happy reading!
In this follow-up to Custom Built for Me, Jess and Shane, and Hannah and Ty are off to the U.S. Virgin Islands for their double wedding. While Jess is thrilled to be getting married to the man of her dreams, she’s nervous about reuniting with her dad and sister, who she’s been estranged from since her mother died. A wedding, though, might be the perfect occasion for their reconciliation.
In the meantime, Hannah is very pregnant, and her primary concern is fitting into her wedding dress! How she wishes that her best friend and soon-to-be sister-in-law were experiencing the same thing too. Little does she know her wish may come true sooner than later.
And then there’s Matt, the best man and brother to Shane and Hannah. He’s just become single again, but it doesn’t look like he will be for very long. Matt quickly becomes enamored with the maid-of-honor, who happens to be none other than Jess’s sister!
Join these couples and their families as they celebrate love and Christmas at…An Island Christmas Wedding!
An Island Christmas Wedding is now available on Amazon Kindle for $0.99! (Paperback version to follow in the next day or two.) This story is a continuation of Custom Built for Me , however, it could be read as a standalone. If you enjoy short romantic holiday stories, check it out! Here's a synopsis and happy reading!
In this follow-up to Custom Built for Me, Jess and Shane, and Hannah and Ty are off to the U.S. Virgin Islands for their double wedding. While Jess is thrilled to be getting married to the man of her dreams, she’s nervous about reuniting with her dad and sister, who she’s been estranged from since her mother died. A wedding, though, might be the perfect occasion for their reconciliation.
In the meantime, Hannah is very pregnant, and her primary concern is fitting into her wedding dress! How she wishes that her best friend and soon-to-be sister-in-law were experiencing the same thing too. Little does she know her wish may come true sooner than later.
And then there’s Matt, the best man and brother to Shane and Hannah. He’s just become single again, but it doesn’t look like he will be for very long. Matt quickly becomes enamored with the maid-of-honor, who happens to be none other than Jess’s sister!
Join these couples and their families as they celebrate love and Christmas at…An Island Christmas Wedding!
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November 12, 2017
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Small Great Things - Powerful realistic fiction.
Small Great Things is a powerful realistic fiction novel about race, family, and friendship. Ruth is an African American woman who works as a labor and delivery nurse in a predominantly white community in Connecticut. She's worked there for many years and is a well-liked and respected employee. Everything changes when Ruth is assigned to work with a white couple who have just delivered a baby boy. The father, Turk, (a self-proclaimed white supremacist) requests that no African American be allowed to touch his baby, and a note is put into the baby's file. Ruth is hurt and angered, but she plans to abide by the patients' wishes. After a routine circumcision, the baby goes into cardiac arrest, and Ruth happens to be the only staff member on hand to witness it. Torn between her duty as a medical professional and the patients' request, she finally steps in to assist, but without success. Afterwards, Turk and his wife blame Ruth for what transpired, and they file a lawsuit against her. She loses her job, her friends at the hospital, and the respect she once had, until Kennedy, a public defender, steps in to help. The story is told from the perspectives of Ruth, Turk, and Kennedy, and the reader is taken on a bumpy ride through the minefield that is race relations in our country. Picoult tackles this heavy topic with real, well-developed characters, and forces the reader to see the story from all sides. There are several supporting characters that add depth, including, Ruth's son, Edison, and her sister, Adisa. Small Great Things is powerful, and engaging, as most of Picoult's novels are. If this topic doesn't interest you, check out my reviews of some of Picoult's other novels. Regardless of which book you read by this author, she will make you think!
Small Great Things is a powerful realistic fiction novel about race, family, and friendship. Ruth is an African American woman who works as a labor and delivery nurse in a predominantly white community in Connecticut. She's worked there for many years and is a well-liked and respected employee. Everything changes when Ruth is assigned to work with a white couple who have just delivered a baby boy. The father, Turk, (a self-proclaimed white supremacist) requests that no African American be allowed to touch his baby, and a note is put into the baby's file. Ruth is hurt and angered, but she plans to abide by the patients' wishes. After a routine circumcision, the baby goes into cardiac arrest, and Ruth happens to be the only staff member on hand to witness it. Torn between her duty as a medical professional and the patients' request, she finally steps in to assist, but without success. Afterwards, Turk and his wife blame Ruth for what transpired, and they file a lawsuit against her. She loses her job, her friends at the hospital, and the respect she once had, until Kennedy, a public defender, steps in to help. The story is told from the perspectives of Ruth, Turk, and Kennedy, and the reader is taken on a bumpy ride through the minefield that is race relations in our country. Picoult tackles this heavy topic with real, well-developed characters, and forces the reader to see the story from all sides. There are several supporting characters that add depth, including, Ruth's son, Edison, and her sister, Adisa. Small Great Things is powerful, and engaging, as most of Picoult's novels are. If this topic doesn't interest you, check out my reviews of some of Picoult's other novels. Regardless of which book you read by this author, she will make you think!
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November 9, 2017
November Newsletter
November Newsletter - Excerpt, Book Offers, & More
Have you signed up for my newsletter yet? Here's a copy of the November issue for your viewing pleasure, featuring an excerpt from my newest release, Right Here With You. Be in the know. Sign up for my monthly newsletter today!
Have you signed up for my newsletter yet? Here's a copy of the November issue for your viewing pleasure, featuring an excerpt from my newest release, Right Here With You. Be in the know. Sign up for my monthly newsletter today!
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November 1, 2017
Right Here With You now available!
Right Here With You - Now available on Kindle!
Right Here With You , my newest contemporary romance novel, is now available on Kindle! (Paperback version to follow). Here's a synopsis:
A mountain getaway. Two wandering souls. An instant attraction.
Stephanie flees her stagnant life in Michigan for the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to pursue her dream of writing a novel.
Logan has also escaped to the mountains to write a nature guide and to heal from a tragedy in his past.
When Stephanie and Logan meet, sparks fly, but they both have a long list of reasons why they shouldn’t get involved. Avoiding each other proves impossible as they’re neighbors on a lonely mountaintop, and Logan takes it upon himself to protect her.
It doesn’t take long before Stephanie wants much more than his protection, but Logan seems determined to keep her at bay. Stephanie and Logan encounter obstacles at every turn, but will they discover that there’s no place better than…Right Here With You?
Right Here With You , my newest contemporary romance novel, is now available on Kindle! (Paperback version to follow). Here's a synopsis:
A mountain getaway. Two wandering souls. An instant attraction.
Stephanie flees her stagnant life in Michigan for the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to pursue her dream of writing a novel.
Logan has also escaped to the mountains to write a nature guide and to heal from a tragedy in his past.
When Stephanie and Logan meet, sparks fly, but they both have a long list of reasons why they shouldn’t get involved. Avoiding each other proves impossible as they’re neighbors on a lonely mountaintop, and Logan takes it upon himself to protect her.
It doesn’t take long before Stephanie wants much more than his protection, but Logan seems determined to keep her at bay. Stephanie and Logan encounter obstacles at every turn, but will they discover that there’s no place better than…Right Here With You?
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October 26, 2017
Pre-order An Island Christmas Wedding
An Island Christmas Wedding - available for Pre-order!
An Island Christmas Wedding is now available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle. Pre-order this book for $0.99 from now until the release date of November, 21, 2017 and get it delivered just in time for the holidays! An Island Christmas Wedding is the follow-up story to Custom Built for Me , but it can also be read as a stand-alone. This is a holiday novella about love, friendship, and family. Click here to order on Amazon and happy reading!
An Island Christmas Wedding is now available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle. Pre-order this book for $0.99 from now until the release date of November, 21, 2017 and get it delivered just in time for the holidays! An Island Christmas Wedding is the follow-up story to Custom Built for Me , but it can also be read as a stand-alone. This is a holiday novella about love, friendship, and family. Click here to order on Amazon and happy reading!
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October 25, 2017
If You Only Knew by Kristan Higgins
If You Only Knew - Emotional women's fiction novel.
If You Only Knew is an emotional women's fiction novel with multiple story lines. Jenny Tate is a successful wedding gown designer, however, her love life has taken a recent hit. Jenny's ex-husband, Owen, remarried and has a new baby, yet he wants them to continue to be "friends." Jenny moves from New York City into the quiet suburb where she grew up in an attempt to start over. In the meantime, Jenny's sister, Rachel, a stay-at-home mom of triplets, has just discovered her husband's infidelity. Rachel is torn between wanting to leave or wanting to stay and fight for her marriage. Two sisters, each with their own problems, band together in this emotional story about love, marriage, and family. This is the first book that I've read by Kristan Higgins but it won't be my last. The characters were real, and mostly likable (except for Rachel's husband), and the plot was rich and multi-layered. There are also some interesting and likable secondary characters, including Leo, Jenny's handsome and mysterious landlord. As a romance fan (and writer!), I was really rooting for Jenny and Rachel to find their happy endings which they did. If you're a fan of women's fiction that revolves around sisters and families, I would highly recommend If You Only Knew. I would also recommend books by Elin Hilderbrand who writes engaging stories with similar themes.
If You Only Knew is an emotional women's fiction novel with multiple story lines. Jenny Tate is a successful wedding gown designer, however, her love life has taken a recent hit. Jenny's ex-husband, Owen, remarried and has a new baby, yet he wants them to continue to be "friends." Jenny moves from New York City into the quiet suburb where she grew up in an attempt to start over. In the meantime, Jenny's sister, Rachel, a stay-at-home mom of triplets, has just discovered her husband's infidelity. Rachel is torn between wanting to leave or wanting to stay and fight for her marriage. Two sisters, each with their own problems, band together in this emotional story about love, marriage, and family. This is the first book that I've read by Kristan Higgins but it won't be my last. The characters were real, and mostly likable (except for Rachel's husband), and the plot was rich and multi-layered. There are also some interesting and likable secondary characters, including Leo, Jenny's handsome and mysterious landlord. As a romance fan (and writer!), I was really rooting for Jenny and Rachel to find their happy endings which they did. If you're a fan of women's fiction that revolves around sisters and families, I would highly recommend If You Only Knew. I would also recommend books by Elin Hilderbrand who writes engaging stories with similar themes.
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October 17, 2017
Custom Built for Me is Free!
Custom Built for Me - Free on Kindle!
The Kindle edition of Custom Built for Me is FREE for a limited time only! Click here to get your free copy from Amazon today, and don't forget to leave me a review! Happy Reading!
The Kindle edition of Custom Built for Me is FREE for a limited time only! Click here to get your free copy from Amazon today, and don't forget to leave me a review! Happy Reading!
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October 13, 2017
October Newsletter
October Newsletter
Have you signed up to receive my monthly newsletter? Subscribers will be the first to learn about my new releases, sales, and giveaways. Check out my October newsletter and then visit my website to sign up!
Have you signed up to receive my monthly newsletter? Subscribers will be the first to learn about my new releases, sales, and giveaways. Check out my October newsletter and then visit my website to sign up!
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October 11, 2017
Dirty Little Secret by Kendall Ryan
Dirty Little Secret - A steamy contemporary romance.
Dirty Little Secret is a steamy contemporary romance novel featuring Emma, a librarian, and two brothers, Gavin and Cooper. For months, Emma has admired Gavin at a local coffee shop and although she's never spoken to him, he features prominently in her fantasies. That all changes when he leaves behind his business card, and she feels certain that he wants her to contact him. It turns out that Gavin and his equally hot brothers own an elite escort service. Emma's curiosity gets the best of her and she ends up having an interview with Gavin, even though she has no intention of becoming an escort. The chemistry between them is off the charts and he convinces her to become an escort but only for him and Cooper. Emma agrees and she quickly becomes entangled in the brothers' lives. Cooper is the sweeter of the two, but she's inexplicably drawn to Gavin, and they have some intense encounters on their "dates." Just as she and Gavin become closer, Emma discovers something suspicious from his past, and just like that the story ends. Dirty Little Secret is book one of a series so you have to read the next book to find out what happens. I was drawn into this story immediately and found the characters interesting, and mostly likable, even though Gavin has a gruff exterior. However, my interest waned toward the end of the book, and I was especially disappointed in the cliffhanger. If you enjoy steamy contemporary romance novels and don't mind investing in a series, you may like Dirty Little Secret.
Dirty Little Secret is a steamy contemporary romance novel featuring Emma, a librarian, and two brothers, Gavin and Cooper. For months, Emma has admired Gavin at a local coffee shop and although she's never spoken to him, he features prominently in her fantasies. That all changes when he leaves behind his business card, and she feels certain that he wants her to contact him. It turns out that Gavin and his equally hot brothers own an elite escort service. Emma's curiosity gets the best of her and she ends up having an interview with Gavin, even though she has no intention of becoming an escort. The chemistry between them is off the charts and he convinces her to become an escort but only for him and Cooper. Emma agrees and she quickly becomes entangled in the brothers' lives. Cooper is the sweeter of the two, but she's inexplicably drawn to Gavin, and they have some intense encounters on their "dates." Just as she and Gavin become closer, Emma discovers something suspicious from his past, and just like that the story ends. Dirty Little Secret is book one of a series so you have to read the next book to find out what happens. I was drawn into this story immediately and found the characters interesting, and mostly likable, even though Gavin has a gruff exterior. However, my interest waned toward the end of the book, and I was especially disappointed in the cliffhanger. If you enjoy steamy contemporary romance novels and don't mind investing in a series, you may like Dirty Little Secret.
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October 3, 2017
Right Here With You Coming Soon!
Coming Soon - Right Here With You.
My eighth contemporary romance novel is coming soon! Right Here With You is a sweet and sexy romance set in the Great Smoky Mountains. Stephanie has traveled there to write her first novel, and Logan is there to get over his lost love. Neither of them is looking for a relationship, yet they're irresistibly drawn to each other. Follow Stephanie and Logan on their journey when Right Here With You is released later this month!
My eighth contemporary romance novel is coming soon! Right Here With You is a sweet and sexy romance set in the Great Smoky Mountains. Stephanie has traveled there to write her first novel, and Logan is there to get over his lost love. Neither of them is looking for a relationship, yet they're irresistibly drawn to each other. Follow Stephanie and Logan on their journey when Right Here With You is released later this month!
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