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A Month of Firsts: Chapter Twenty-Two

Howdy, friends! For the month of September I’m going to be sharing chapter openings from my book Every Bride Needs a Groom. Enjoy this opening from Chapter Three.

Every Bride Needs a Groom

CHAPTER THREE (sample)

I made it through the meal without overeating, something that rarely happened at Sam’s. My thoughts were elsewhere this evening, firmly fixed on the essay I needed to write when I arrived home. My distraction must’ve raised a red flag with family members. Several times Mama glanced my way as if to ask, “What’s up with you, girl?” I just smiled and opened my bridal magazine, scouring the pictures of dress designs. Oh, the dreaming a girl could do with so many options at her disposal!

About halfway into the dessert round, Jasper tossed a chunk at bread at me. It hit me on the forehead. “You okay over there, Katie?”

I picked up the piece of bread and popped it into my mouth. “Hmm?”

“Readin’ that magazine again?” Dewey rolled his eyes.

“Mm-hmm.” I didn’t look up for long because a shabby chic gown on page sixty-seven had caught my eye. Lovely. I could almost picture myself wearing something similar on my wedding day. Simple. Small-town. Country-ish, even. Add a nice pair of cowgirl boots and the ensemble would be complete. If I opted to go that route, anyway. I’d have to ask Casey’s opinion on the whole shabby chic thing. He might not be keen on it.

Thanks for reading! To enjoy the whole book, follow this link to Every Bride Needs a Groom.

A Month of Firsts: Chapter Twenty-One

Howdy, friends! For the month of September I’m going to be sharing chapter openings from my book Every Bride Needs a Groom. Enjoy this opening from Chapter Three.

Every Bride Needs a Groom

CHAPTER THREE (sample)

I made it through the meal without overeating, something that rarely happened at Sam’s. My thoughts were elsewhere this evening, firmly fixed on the essay I needed to write when I arrived home. My distraction must’ve raised a red flag with family members. Several times Mama glanced my way as if to ask, “What’s up with you, girl?” I just smiled and opened my bridal magazine, scouring the pictures of dress designs. Oh, the dreaming a girl could do with so many options at her disposal!

About halfway into the dessert round, Jasper tossed a chunk at bread at me. It hit me on the forehead. “You okay over there, Katie?”

I picked up the piece of bread and popped it into my mouth. “Hmm?”

“Readin’ that magazine again?” Dewey rolled his eyes.

“Mm-hmm.” I didn’t look up for long because a shabby chic gown on page sixty-seven had caught my eye. Lovely. I could almost picture myself wearing something similar on my wedding day. Simple. Small-town. Country-ish, even. Add a nice pair of cowgirl boots and the ensemble would be complete. If I opted to go that route, anyway. I’d have to ask Casey’s opinion on the whole shabby chic thing. He might not be keen on it.

Thanks for reading! To enjoy the whole book, follow this link to Every Bride Needs a Groom.

Well? What DOES She Need?

Every Bride Needs a Groom

What does every bride need? Why, a groom, of course! Oh, and a dress. And the perfect shoes. And a venue. And a great cake. And bridesmaids. And groomsmen. And on and on and on! Truth is, every bride needs a lot of things on or before her big day. Most of all, she needs a fella who will love and cherish her, no matter what.

I gave this “What does a bride need?” question a lot of thought when my book, Every Bride Needs a Groom, (the kick-off story in a new series, Brides with Style) released a couple of months back.

Small-town girl Katie Fisher is planning her wedding. Sure, her boyfriend hasn’t managed to pop the question just yet, but that doesn’t mean she shouldn’t enter a contest in Texas Bride magazine to win the dress of her dreams, right? But when her boyfriend breaks up with her and takes a job in another town–the very same day Katie wins her dream dress–her world is turned upside down. Should she claim her prize? And will the hunky former pro-basketball player who runs the swanky Dallas bridal shop–yeah, you read that right–catch on to her humiliation if she does?

Can You Hear Me Now?

I don’t know about you, but I love a good audio book. In fact, I love audio books so much that I’ve decided to merge forces with several great narrators/producers and bring many of my favorite books to “audio life.” Check out the following novels, available at minimal cost for Audible users.

If you enjoy these fun stories, please feel free to share the news with your friends who enjoy audio books. Thanks so much!

All Boxed Up

Okay, I’ll admit it: I’ve gone a little crazy. Put me in a box and tie a ribbon around me. I’ve decided to take several of my series and put them into boxed sets. I’ve had a lot of fun placing stories into collections and offering them at affordable prices. Click on the boxes to read about each collection, then share the news on these fun sets!

A List of my eBook Titles

Hi friends,

I hope you’re having an awesome day, filled with great books, great friends and great summer activities.

Speaking of books, I thought it might be fun (and helpful) to list my most popular eBook titles by series. The list is growing and it’s easier to see the book laid out in logical order.

I’m going to start with the cover to my soon-to-be-released romance, Every Girl Gets Confused. Enjoy!

Brides with Style (Contemporary romance/bridal shop/Dallas)

Every Bride Needs a Groom
Every Girl Gets Confused (Available for pre-order)
Every Bride Has Her Day (Coming Spring, 2016)

A Year of Weddings (Contemporary bridesmaid story)

Never a Bridesmaid

Weddings by Bella (Contemporary romance/Galveston)

Fools Rush In
Swinging on a Star
It Had to be You
That’s Amore

Weddings by Design (Contemporary wedding-themed romance/Galveston)

Picture Perfect
The Icing on the Cake
The Dream Dress
A Bouquet of Love

The Bridal Mayhem Mystery Series (Cozy Mystery Series)

The Wedding Caper
Gone with the Groom
Pushing up Daisies
The Perfect Match
Catering to Disaster
Don’t Rock the Boat

Texas Weddings (Contemporary Christian Romance Stories)

A Class of Her Own
A Chorus of One
Sweet Charity
Banking on Love
Angel Incognito
Deep in the Heart of Mayhem

Deep in the Heart of Texas (Boxed Set) (Historical Christian Romance)

Hurricane
Mismatched in Texas

Red, White and Blue Weddings (Contemporary Pennsylvania Romances)

Red Like Crimson
White as Snow
Out of the Blue

Boardwalk Brides (Contemporary New Jersey Romances)

Salt Water Taffie
Cotton Candy Clouds
Sweet Harmony

Backstage Pass (Contemporary California Romances)

Stars Collide
Hello Hollywood
The Director’s Cut

Destined to Meet Collection (Four Contemporary Romances)

Angel Incognito
Sweet Charity
White as Snow
I Think I Do

Music of the Heart Collection (Three Music-Themed Romances)

A Chorus of One
Sweet Harmony
Love me Tender

Individual Titles

Duty to Die
Fill These Empty Arms

I hope you enjoy these inspirational romances. Look for a list of my audio books, coming soon!

 

Every Bride Needs a. . .

Every Bride Needs a Groom

What does every bride need? Why, a groom, of course! Oh, and a dress. And the perfect shoes. And a venue. And a great cake. And bridesmaids. And groomsmen. And on and on and on! Truth is, every bride needs a lot of things on or before her big day. Most of all, she needs a fella who will love and cherish her, no matter what.

I’ve given this “What does a bride need?” question a lot of thought as I’ve prepared for the release of my new book, Every Bride Needs a Groom, (the kick-off story in a new series, Brides with Style). On the evening of April 14th (the book’s official release date) I’ll be hosting an online party in the Every Bride Needs a Groom Book Launch Group on Facebook. You are cordially invited to attend. (No formal attire necessary!)

I’d love to have all Facebook group participants chime in with “something a bride needs” for her big day. Leave a comment to be entered into the drawing(s) to win all sorts of fun prizes: free books, two dozen wedding gown cookies designed by yours truly (see photo on right) and a $50 gift card to Dairy Queen (or online ice cream site, should the winner not have access to a Dairy Queen). Why Dairy Queen, you ask? Well, you’ll just have to read the book to find out!

Feel free to join me at the kick-off party for an all-around great time. In the meantime, enjoy a synopsis of the story:

Small-town girl Katie Fisher is planning her wedding. Sure, her boyfriend hasn’t managed to pop the question just yet, but that doesn’t mean she shouldn’t enter a contest in Texas Bride magazine to win the dress of her dreams, right? But when her boyfriend breaks up with her and takes a job in another town–the very same day Katie wins her dream dress–her world is turned upside down. Should she claim her prize? And will the hunky former pro-basketball player who runs the swanky Dallas bridal shop–yeah, you read that right–catch on to her humiliation if she does?

A Week of Firsts: Fill These Empty Arms

A Week of Firsts: Don’t Rock the Boat

A Week of Firsts: A Chorus of One