Josie Riviera

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August 17

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November 2012


USA TODAY bestselling author Josie Riviera writes contemporary, inspirational, and historical sweet romances. She lives in the Charlotte, NC, area with her wonderfully supportive husband. They share their home with an adorable shih tzu, who constantly needs grooming, and live in an old house forever needing renovations.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

💚 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Here’s the opening of my audiobook, Oh Danny Boy, narrated by my wonderful narrator in her beautiful Irish accent.

“Seamus, don’t jump!”

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A misty Irish bridge. A stranger with a guitar case.

I loved writing this book!

Available now. FREE on KU. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072PR44KF

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A Season Out of Time by Josie Riviera
" Many thanks for your review, and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my inspirational Romantasy and Edmund and Rosalind's story. ...more "
A Season Out of Time by Josie Riviera
"This romantasy was intriguing, mysterious, and thought provoking. The author was initially inspired by a Norwegian fairy tale as well as exploring the connection between faith and science. Perhaps because of this, and reading a fantasy prior to this," Read more of this review »
Hearts and Horseshoes by Josie Riviera
" Many thanks for your 5 star review, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed Grace's and Cole's story. Your support is truly appreciated. ...more "
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"Grace and Cole are perfect together because of what they had been through. Grief, stress, sharing the good stuff and bad and finally their hearts. I loved Grace and Cole and their wonderful neighbors and friends that worked with them, helped them and" Read more of this review »
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"After losing her husband Mark suddenly after an accident, Grace Hallowell left her ranch and went to stay with her sister as she couldn’t stand being there without him. There were too many memories. Now finding out she was going to lose the ranch; sh" Read more of this review »
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Dealing with death and grief is such a difficult subject, especially when writing a sweet romance.

This book is about second chances—at love, at home, at believing the future can still surprise you.
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“You don’t have to be brave for me, Noelle,” Gabe said quietly.”
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“Let’s attribute the other half to Gypsy magic.”
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“And because I’m a widow, you assume I’m ripe to your trickery and silver tongue.”

“I’m a Roma. You describe my specialty.”
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