Susan Buchanan's Blog
November 23, 2021
Happy Publication Day to Lizzie Chantree - The Woman Who Felt Invisible - an exclusive extract
Happy Tuesday! And it's publication day for Lizzie Chantree - congratulations! I have a special extract of The Woman Who Felt Invisible below for you all, but let's start with finding out a little about the woman herself, and, of course, the book.
International bestselling author Lizzie Chantree, started her own business at the age of 18 and became one of Fair Play London and The Patent Office’s British Female Inventors of the Year. She writes books full of friendship and laughter, about women with unusual businesses, who are stronger than they realise.
And here's her latest release
The woman who felt invisible.
An exciting, romantic story of love and new beginnings. Learning to love herself and be content on her own is the first step. But will Olivia be able to leave her past behind, follow her heart and find lasting happiness? A read full of humour, romance and tear-jerking reality, from international bestselling author, Lizzie Chantree.
Have you ever felt invisible?
Working as a stationery supervisor and a sitter to a pair of internet famous, delinquent dogs, wasn’t how former cyber-specialist, Olivia, imagined her life turning out.
Working in a tiny cubicle with a decrepit computer and being overlooked had suited her for a while, but now she’s fed up, lonely and determined to make the world ‘see’ her again.
Old school friend, Darius, wants to fill Olivia’s days with romance, but their love of technology has taken them on very different paths.
Gorgeous undercover policeman Gabe, is steadfast in finding out if Olivia was part of an online scam, but something doesn’t feel right and he suspects someone else was manipulating her life.
Can love blossom from the most deceptive of starts? And can someone who feels lost, find a way to flourish against all odds?
This was it. This was Olivia Tenby’s life, now. This was how low she had come. At the age of forty-one, she was sweating her guts out in a house that felt like a furnace, babysitting two delinquent Labradoodle dogs called Bertie and Belle, while their owners swanned around getting even richer somewhere else. Wiping her palms across her face, feeling glad she’d discarded her top so that she couldn’t drip on it, she pressed a button. Music blared out of speakers set into the ceiling. This house had everything – lights that came on when you spoke to them, a vacuum cleaner that tripped you over while it scurried along the floor of its own accord, and a fridge that dispensed perfectly shaped ice cubes into crystal glasses.
Olivia looked around furtively for a moment, and then laughed and decided to go for it. Her job as dog sitter extraordinaire had begun two weeks ago. She’d been told to entertain the excitable animals in any way she could think of, as they were naughty and destroyed everything while the owners were out – which they always were. Olivia hadn’t even met them, which was baffling. They left her notes with instructions on how to stop the dogs eating the walls and making a mess of the thick pile carpets. She actually quite liked the job, it was as easy as walking in a straight line. Then she thought about how wobbly she always was after three vodka and cokes, and quickly pushed that picture aside. The dogs were bored and, although her job included giving the house a cursory swipe with a duster, it was always immaculate when she arrived. Something was a bit weird, though, as the place was incredibly hot. The dogs liked to slobber all over her, making her even hotter. So she’d taken to stripping off as soon as she sat down with the pooches, otherwise she’d probably pass out and be found weeks later, mummified in dog hair.
Sound good? Then here's your opportunity to pick up Lizzie's new book -
viewbook.at/InvisibleWomanAnd if you want to find out more about this fabulous woman and writer she's very prolific on social media. You can catch up with her at the following places:
Website: www.lizziechantree.com
Author page: https://www.viewAuthor.at/LizzieChantree
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lizzie_Chantree
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizzieChantree/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7391757.Lizzie_Chantree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_chantree/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/LizzieChantree/pins/
FB Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647115202160536/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lizzie-chantree
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lizziechantreeauthor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnCop-RlAcGqggZG3JfE-Mw
Until next time!
Susan
November 16, 2021
JUST ONE DAY - WINTER - LAUNCH
This is a special book for me, as it has been a long time since the last launch It's also the first in a brand-new series.
‘Perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks.’
Thirty-eight-year-old Louisa has a loving husband, three wonderful kids, a faithful dog, a supportive family and a gorgeous house near Glasgow. What more could she want?
TIME.
Louisa would like, just once, to get to the end of her never-ending to-do list. https://books2read.com/u/mKwnrP
October 25, 2021
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - COMING SOON IN PAPERBACK - CHECK OUT ITS NEW LOOK!
Good afternoon! Yes, I know I have been neglecting my posting commitments, but to be honest, I am setting up a new website, going live soon - like real soon, once I figure out how to work it all!
Anyway, I just thought I'd pop on to show you my BEAUTIFUL cover for The Christmas Spirit. It's had a rebrand in preparation for it being released as a paperback soon. And heartfelt thanks to Claire from Jaboof Design Studio for creating it
. Stay tuned.
Would love to hear what you all think
bfn
Sooz x
July 14, 2020
Happy publication day, Julie Stock - Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace
It’s springtime at The Vineyard in Alsace, a new season and a new beginningAfter being abandoned by her partner when she falls pregnant, Lottie Schell goes home to live on The Vineyard in Alsace, where she has started a new relationship with the estate’s winemaker, Thierry. Now about to give birth, Lottie’s determined to raise her child and to provide for them both on her own without having to depend on anyone else.
Thierry Bernard is still dealing with his grief and guilt following the death of his wife two years earlier, for which he blames himself. When he meets Lottie, the instant attraction he feels towards her gives him hope that he can move on from the tragedy of his past, as long as he can tell Lottie the truth of what happened.
When circumstances force Lottie and Thierry closer together, they both find it hard to compromise – she’s proudly independent and he’s fiercely protective – and they’re both wary about trusting someone new with their heart.
Can Lottie and Thierry take a chance on each other, move on from their pasts and start over?
Escape to The Vineyard in Alsace once again with this romantic read set in the heart of the wine country.
You can pick up your copy here
Enjoy!
And congratulations, Julie!
February 8, 2020
NEWS! The Proposal - first draft is complete - finally!
But now it is finished and today I start the edits. It has been a long time since I had something new (of mine) to share with you, so I'm just pleased it is finally going in the right direction.
Until the next update
Sooz
September 22, 2019
Congrats to fellow author Val McBeath - Dying for a Garde...
August 22, 2019
Publication Day for Meditation for Children by Shelley Wilson
You can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/2Hl7s5eWell done, Shell, again!July 23, 2019
NEW RELEASE - Murder In Moreton - V L McBeath
July 18, 2019
New Release! Andrew Anzur Clement
Just 99 cents!
And you can pick up a copy of book 1 - War One: Slovenia for free until 20 July!
January 8, 2019
New Release - Debut Novel - Karen Furk - Mask of the Gods (Mask Chronicles 1)
Anyway, for anyone who loves fantasy books, this one is a must. Original, refreshing, endearing and captivating.
Mini-blurb:
Fantasy fiction from debut author Karen Furk with a fresh new twist. Haydan Tournadir's world has been turned upside down by the arrival of a soul demon. An ancient artefact might be able to help him. His quest to retrieve it might also cost him everything he holds dear.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mask-Gods-Ch...
https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/mask-of-the-gods
Enjoy!
