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Elsa Winckler

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I have been reading love stories for as long as I can remember and when I ‘met’ the classic authors like Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell, Henry James The Brontë sisters, etc. during my studies, I was hooked for life.
I married my college boyfriend and soul mate and we are fortunate to live in the picturesque little seaside village of Betty's Bay, South Africa with the ocean a block away and a beautiful mountain right behind us. And although life so far has not always been an easy ride, it has always been an exiting and interesting one!
I like the heroines in my stories to be beautiful, feisty, independent and headstrong. And the heroes must be strong but possess a generous amount of sensitivity. They are of course, also gorgeous! My stories ty ...more

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Average rating: 4.1 · 2,107 ratings · 539 reviews · 107 distinct works • Similar authors

	An Irresistible Temptation (The Cavallo Brothers #2) 4.06 avg rating — 226 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Impossible Attraction (The Cavallo Brothers Book 1) 3.85 avg rating — 226 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Whisperer 4.09 avg rating — 109 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ultimate Surrender (The Cavallo Brothers Book 3) 3.90 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Touched to the Heart 4.10 avg rating — 49 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Captivating Touch 4.34 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love, In Writing 3.60 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kissing Charlie (Unexpected Love Book 1) 3.95 avg rating — 43 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Protecting Lindsay (Unexpected Love Book 2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 42 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where the River Bends 4.20 avg rating — 35 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A glass of Malbec with Tule author Kelly Cain

It’s such a pleasure to have Kelly Cain on my blog today. We’ll be drinking Malbec, her favourite wine and talking about her latest Tule Publishing release, An acquired taste. But before we do that, let’s find out more about Kelly!

Questions:

A. Quickies

Tea or wine? (what brand/type/cultivar)

Wine. Fav is cab sauv but I discovered an allergy so now I usually go with malbec.

Read or jog?

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Series by Elsa Winckler

The Cavallo Brothers (4 books)
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3.98 avg rating — 554 ratings

Jody Series (7 books)
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4.04 avg rating — 159 ratings

Unexpected Love (2 books)
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3.98 avg rating — 85 ratings

The Millers of Marietta (1 book)
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4.27 avg rating — 33 ratings

Romanza (1 book)
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4.03 avg rating — 30 ratings

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Elsa Winckler liked Pam Graber's review of Protecting Lindsay (Unexpected Love Book 2): "Having read "A Captivating Touch" and enjoyed it, I was excited to pick up another of Ms. Winckler's books. "Protecting Lindsay" did not disappoint! I liked both main characters, and their chemistry had just the right amount of steam. Once I started " Read more of this review »
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Elsa Winckler liked Robin Perrtree's review of Protecting Lindsay (Unexpected Love Book 2): "A good, quick, easy read. This follows many protector stereotypes and reluctant romance stereotypes, but it is well written and still very enjoyable. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily."
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Elsa Winckler liked Emily's review of Protecting Lindsay (Unexpected Love Book 2): "I ended up enjoying this book! The chemistry between Lindsey and Blake was hot, and I enjoyed the denied feelings from both. Forced proximity is always fun 😁Lindsey's character drove me a little crazy at first with her stubbornness. I received an adva" Read more of this review »
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Elsa Winckler rated a book it was amazing Wrapped in Romance by Cindi Page (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
It's nearly Christmas and if you don't yet have the feeling, this anthology with 12 Christmas stories from 12 authors will definitely get you in the mood. Whether you like your stories nice or naughty, there is something for everyone. Whether you like ...more
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Elsa Winckler rated a book it was amazing The Fireman's Christmas Wish (The Lange Brothers, #3) by Nan Reinhardt (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Absolutely love this story bout a grumpy fireman and a determined teacher who tries to get him into the Christmas spirit. In between a kitten that shows up on his doorstep, cutting down Christmas trees with Harley Cole, kissing her, making peace with ...more
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Elsa Winckler rated a book it was amazing Freckles by Cecelia Ahern	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Heartbreaking, though uplifting and beautifully written.
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Elsa Winckler rated a book it was amazing The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A beatifully written ode to libraries and the powerful impact of stories. For anyone who loves to read and escape from the harsh realities of life.
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Elsa’s Quotes

“Our eyes met. I kissed her soft face, and down the stairs they descended. Their voices blended into an echo, a murmur. I ventured barefoot into the bedroom. The dark gown lay crumpled upon the bed”
― Suzy Davies, Johari's Window

tags: memoir, romance

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