Flora Reigada's Blog, page 12
August 15, 2020
TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE
Liz's husband had left with a twenty-something plaything and Liz hopes to forget her troubles in the beauty of New York State's lush but lonely forest. But when danger charges out from the trees, Liz runs for her life.
How could this dangerous encounter possibly lead Liz to a locket filled with secrets? Following its clues, takes Liz and best friend Rosa (a young widow) to Florida, a castle in the sun and romance with brothers, Carlos and Jack.
But can Liz's wounded heart trust again? And can anyone take the place of Rosa's beloved Raul?In all unfolds in Love's Sweetest Revenge, first in the Castle in the Sun, romantic-suspense series.
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NEW RELEASE!! In Book 2, Liz has found new life and love with Carlos in a posh oceanfront condo, near St. Augustine, Florida's legendary castle.
Rosa and Carlos' Army-hero brother, Jack, are also warming to each other in the tropical sun.
But Liz's ex-husband, Steve, cannot bear to see her happy and "Hurricane Steve" is on his way, to inflict a tempest of trouble.
Can he sneak past Jack and his motorcycle buddies to accomplish his evil? And how does a tiny acorn lead to a big surprise? It all unfolds in Love's Sweetest Deliverance, second in the Castle in the Sun romantic-suspense series.
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August 13, 2020
VISIT FLORIDA FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME
Fly away for a dream vacation in sun-kissed, St. Augustine, Florida, in the pages of Love's Sweetest Revenge, first in the Castle in the Sun, romantic suspense series.
Join Liz and Rosa as they visit a castle in paradise and encounter mystery, romance and even danger. A plane ticket will cost hundreds of dollars, and a vacation thousands. In the pages of Love's Sweetest Revenge, a dream Florida vacation can be taken for almost nothing, right from the comfort of your own home.
The Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.
The "Castle in the Sun," an important site in the story.
Nighttime view from the luxurious oceanfront condo where Liz and Rosa stay.
The beach is just steps away.
Visit Florida and the Castle in the S
un.
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COMING SOON!
Can Steve sneak past Jack and his motorcycle buddies to stop Liz and Carlos' wedding?
And how does a tiny acorn lead to a big surprise?
It all unfolds in Love's Sweetest Deliverance, Book 2 in the series.
Join Liz and Rosa as they visit a castle in paradise and encounter mystery, romance and even danger. A plane ticket will cost hundreds of dollars, and a vacation thousands. In the pages of Love's Sweetest Revenge, a dream Florida vacation can be taken for almost nothing, right from the comfort of your own home.
The Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.The "Castle in the Sun," an important site in the story.
Nighttime view from the luxurious oceanfront condo where Liz and Rosa stay. The beach is just steps away.
Visit Florida and the Castle in the S
un.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FWH5P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WKI3EbXY53W5N?fbclid=IwAR0Nw50bwJAPGaeXrKgRcp4oQwUUj0Zu4tgfWdFlPtYv6haYwIyOU09xEQ8
COMING SOON!
Can Steve sneak past Jack and his motorcycle buddies to stop Liz and Carlos' wedding?
And how does a tiny acorn lead to a big surprise?
It all unfolds in Love's Sweetest Deliverance, Book 2 in the series.
THIS LITTLE BOOK HAS TOUCHED MY HEART
REVIEW FROM ANNIE
This little book has touched my heart in the personal life’s lessons that the author has woven into the stories. We are all connected and all of us experience so many of the same obstacles in life. The author gives us hope and faith in God to provide a better, more joyful and awe inspiring way to live.
Find the answer you've been missing.
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This little book has touched my heart in the personal life’s lessons that the author has woven into the stories. We are all connected and all of us experience so many of the same obstacles in life. The author gives us hope and faith in God to provide a better, more joyful and awe inspiring way to live.
Find the answer you've been missing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077X37MVX/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_9PI3Eb7NZF4TW?fbclid=IwAR0nd9Tmw-1DSAUqvlEgT0otztOsImS2Bpdamd6TGnqA4vTUDMRuf2kelu0
August 10, 2020
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!
We never know when a minor change in our daily routine will alter the course of our life.
Liz had other things on her mind the fateful day she ventured from her usual walking path into New York State's lush but lonely forest.
Her husband had left for a plaything in her twenties, and it had been far too long since Liz, an award-winning artist, had picked up a paintbrush.She doesn't see the mother bear with cubs until it is too late. When the bear charges, Liz runs for her life. But falling, she strikes her head against an old stone wall.
Bleeding and fading into unconsciousness, Liz prays for the first time in years--mumbling what she can remember from the Lord's Prayer.
Later, relieved to awaken in this world with the bear gone, Liz spots jewelry glittering in the wall and reaches for it.
What secrets has she uncovered and how will they change her life?
Find out more in Love's Sweetest Revenge, first in the Castle in the Sun romantic-suspense series, from MillerWords, ONLY $2.99.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FWH5P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WKI3EbXY53W5N?fbclid=IwAR0Nw50bwJAPGaeXrKgRcp4oQwUUj0Zu4tgfWdFlPtYv6haYwIyOU09xEQ8
Book 2, Coming Soon.
Red flag warning! Hurricane Steve is on his way.
The outside world slips away as you read.
Liz had other things on her mind the fateful day she ventured from her usual walking path into New York State's lush but lonely forest.
Her husband had left for a plaything in her twenties, and it had been far too long since Liz, an award-winning artist, had picked up a paintbrush.She doesn't see the mother bear with cubs until it is too late. When the bear charges, Liz runs for her life. But falling, she strikes her head against an old stone wall.
Bleeding and fading into unconsciousness, Liz prays for the first time in years--mumbling what she can remember from the Lord's Prayer.
Later, relieved to awaken in this world with the bear gone, Liz spots jewelry glittering in the wall and reaches for it.
What secrets has she uncovered and how will they change her life?
Find out more in Love's Sweetest Revenge, first in the Castle in the Sun romantic-suspense series, from MillerWords, ONLY $2.99.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FWH5P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WKI3EbXY53W5N?fbclid=IwAR0Nw50bwJAPGaeXrKgRcp4oQwUUj0Zu4tgfWdFlPtYv6haYwIyOU09xEQ8
Book 2, Coming Soon.Red flag warning! Hurricane Steve is on his way.
The outside world slips away as you read.July 30, 2020
CHAPTER 1, Against Her Better JudgementThat Christmas eve...
CHAPTER 1, Against Her Better Judgement
That Christmas evening in New York State could not have been more perfect for Liz Bertelli, enjoying a holiday celebration at best friend, Rosa Ramirez’s old farmhouse. Its big, drafty rooms with their high ceilings, vintage light fixtures and crown molding, lent a rustic, but homey charm.Liz and her fiancé, Carlos Martin, cuddled on a loveseat by a living room window. Even with snow falling outside and the Christmas tree twinkling nearby, the couple sat lost in each other’s gaze.
Liz had thought she would never love again after her ex-husband, Steve, left for a twenty-something plaything. Carlos had proven her wrong and just that afternoon, he surprised her with a proposal, slipping a diamond and emerald ring on her finger. She gladly accepted and seemed to enter a fabled world of knights and romance, she never thought existed; now it had become real.Rosa and Carlos’ brother, Jack, helped make the engagement a reality. It involved an elaborate ruse and Liz smiled to herself, remembering how it unfolded.
The guys flew here from Florida and hid in Rosa’s house for three days. They hiked a mile through the forest, then waited for me near the old stone wall—hiding there too. It was sooo romantic when Carlos came out to propose. The location was chosen for its significance. One day I walked there to forget my troubles, but soon I was running from a bear. Escaping its clutches, Liz discovered an old locket and mysterious love letter hidden in the wall by lovers forced to meet in secret.Solving their mystery put Liz and Rosa on the trail of clues that led to Florida, a castle and the strong arms of the lovers’ sons, Carlos and Jack.fountain.
It never failed to amaze Carlos that although in her thirties like himself, Liz had grown sons and a granddaughter.She would tell him, Rosa and I were kids with kids. But we supported each other and we grew up fast.Carlos kissed her locks. “Sweet.”The couple’s reverie was interrupted by Laura’s two tots bursting from the kitchen with Rosa’s pair of dachshunds playfully yipping close behind.The flustered young mom would occasionally poke her head from the kitchen to shout at the little ones. “Olivia! Noah! Be quiet!”They would simmer down, only to start up again, louder than before.After a while, Jack emerged to playfully scoop up the children and hoist one atop each of his broad shoulders. The children laughed with delight as he trotted them around the house, leaving their mother to cook in peace. Illustrating their journey to one another, it depicted the old stone wall where Carlos proposed. The wall faded away to a castle (the Castillo de San Marcos) in Carlos’ hometown of St. Augustine, Florida, where clues in the locket led Liz and Rosa. Their lives would never be the same. Carlos motioned to the exercise watch on his wrist. “Thank you for the Christmas gifts. I really did need those shirts and the watch is just what I wanted.” “Thank you,” Liz said, admiring her ring. She stroked his thick black whiskers. “I like the beard and moustache you’re growing. They’re rugged and masculine—like you.” He smiled, playfully brushing his whiskers against her face. Liz laughed, kissing his eager lips.
Gloria?
Liz recognized the suppressed anger. She had seen it before and it was usually directed her way. The last time was a couple of months prior, when she showed up at their son Stevie’s wedding on Carlos’ arm. She had picked up on the subliminal message that Steve did not like seeing her happy, especially with someone as accomplished as Carlos. He had worked as a translator and cultural liaison with the executive branch of the United States government. Now Steve seemed to be sending another message. She could almost read his thoughts, complete with his disturbing racial innuendos. Your wetback thinks he’s so important. You’d better not be sleeping with him. The hatred Liz felt for Gloria when Steve left, had long since dissolved into pity. That poor woman. Steve’s an idiot. I’m glad to be rid of him. Yet, Liz could not shake a sense of trepidation. It hung over her like a cloud when Rosa called everyone into the dining room for the meal, which began with salad, followed by the main course and warm bread. Carlos offered Liz a crispy piece of meat. “This is the cuerito (skin) my favorite part. You can taste the spices in which the meat was
marinated overnight. My father used garlic, oregano, cilantro, salt, pepper and lemon.”
Liz took a bite, chewing it slowly, letting the perfect blend of crunch and spice, caress her taste buds. Drinks flowed. They included apple cider and coquito; an eggnog-like drink made from rum, coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk. For dessert, apple pie was topped with vanilla ice cream and served with café con leche. Even in the festive glow of the holiday, Liz could not get Steve’s cold, hateful stare out of her head. It seemed to bore into her. “What’s the matter?” Carlos asked. She told him how much Steve’s demeanor disturbed her and why. “Maybe he had gas,” Carlos joked, trying to soothe her on this otherwise joyous day. Rosa took a deep breath. “Even though your father’s been gone almost two years, I still love him. Who would have thought he had an undetected heart problem? He was never sick. He never went to the doctor.”“Yes, it was a terrible shock,” the daughter replied. “And we’ll always love Papa. But he’s in heaven now and you’re only in your thirties. Like Liz, you had your kids when you were a kid yourself. Maybe the time has come to move on. Papa would understand. He loved you so much that he would want you to be happy.”“I do find myself caring for Jack,” the mother confessed.
When Laura and the children were gone, Jack and Rosa returned to the kitchen to put the finishing touches on the cleanup. Their muffled voices interspersed with sultry silences, reached Liz and Carlos, who resumed gazing at each other, stopping only to look outside at snowflakes swirling around the lamppost.
Beyond it, Liz’s house could be seen up the country road. The colorful Christmas tree in its window shone through the wintry night. Seeing her home, made Liz remember the Rottweiler she kept for protection.“Oh my! I need to get home. I let King out this time every night. He must be waiting anxiously by the door.”She rose to get her coat for the walk.Carlos stood too. “I’ll go with you. I can’t let m’ lady walk up that lonely road alone.”“I appreciate that,” Liz said with affection. “But it’s freezing outside here in the Adirondack foothills and a Florida boy like you isn’t used to the cold. I do this all the time and I’ll be right back.”Carlos would not hear otherwise and was soon going out the door with her. While Liz was unfazed by the cold, wind driven snow needled Carlos’ face. Twenty-degree temperatures also aggravated pain in the femur he shattered in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Trying not to limp, he let out a vaporous breath.“It feels like Moscow in winter. I went there once with the Vice President.”Snow crunched under their boots as they walked across Liz’s back porch to the kitchen door,
where King was waiting just inside. Hearing Liz’s voice, he issued a few whiney barks.
Unlocking the door, she gave him a quick petting and released him into the yard.She motioned to Carlos. “Come in. I’ll make coffee to thaw you out.”For a while, the two chatted over coffee—Carlos warming his hands on the cup and breathing-in the steam.Once back inside, King fell asleep on a throw rug.After Liz brought out snacks, she and Carlos talked and laughed for a couple of hours.Finally, he noticed the time. “I guess I should be getting back up the road.”“I’ll drive you,” she offered, reaching for her coat. “I know how much the cold hurts your injury.”He drew her into a deep kiss, and then searched her eyes with his. “Well, we can go back out in the cold—or I can stay ….”That frank statement caught Liz by surprise. For a moment, she could not speak, but finally managed. “Wouldn’t that create an awkward situation for Rosa and Jack?”He brushed her lips with a kiss that tickled like a feather. “I discussed the possibility with them and they wouldn’t mind. Let’s just say they’ve been very chummy since Jack and I arrived. I think they might appreciate some time alone before Jack flies home. He’ll be starting a job, moving into his new condo and representing our family at the sale of our parents’ home.”“Aren’t you returning with him?”“That depends on you.”Liz hesitated. In her heart she wanted to say “stay,” but there were so many reasons she should not. She thought of the moral implications, wondering what her sons and their wives would think. Then there were her late parents, who would be turning in their graves. And Steve? Remembering his icy glare in the photos gave her a sense of foreboding. Yet she would not be intimidated.Against her better judgment, she pressed herself close and made what would prove to be a fateful decision. “What would you like for breakfast?”
What are the consequences of Liz's fateful decision?
Find out in Love's Sweetest Deliverance,
Book 2 in the Castle in the Sun romantic
suspense series, Coming Soon from MillerWords.
Fly away to a castle in the sun, in
Book 1, Love's Sweetest Revenge.
That Christmas evening in New York State could not have been more perfect for Liz Bertelli, enjoying a holiday celebration at best friend, Rosa Ramirez’s old farmhouse. Its big, drafty rooms with their high ceilings, vintage light fixtures and crown molding, lent a rustic, but homey charm.Liz and her fiancé, Carlos Martin, cuddled on a loveseat by a living room window. Even with snow falling outside and the Christmas tree twinkling nearby, the couple sat lost in each other’s gaze.
Liz had thought she would never love again after her ex-husband, Steve, left for a twenty-something plaything. Carlos had proven her wrong and just that afternoon, he surprised her with a proposal, slipping a diamond and emerald ring on her finger. She gladly accepted and seemed to enter a fabled world of knights and romance, she never thought existed; now it had become real.Rosa and Carlos’ brother, Jack, helped make the engagement a reality. It involved an elaborate ruse and Liz smiled to herself, remembering how it unfolded.
The guys flew here from Florida and hid in Rosa’s house for three days. They hiked a mile through the forest, then waited for me near the old stone wall—hiding there too. It was sooo romantic when Carlos came out to propose. The location was chosen for its significance. One day I walked there to forget my troubles, but soon I was running from a bear. Escaping its clutches, Liz discovered an old locket and mysterious love letter hidden in the wall by lovers forced to meet in secret.Solving their mystery put Liz and Rosa on the trail of clues that led to Florida, a castle and the strong arms of the lovers’ sons, Carlos and Jack.fountain.
It never failed to amaze Carlos that although in her thirties like himself, Liz had grown sons and a granddaughter.She would tell him, Rosa and I were kids with kids. But we supported each other and we grew up fast.Carlos kissed her locks. “Sweet.”The couple’s reverie was interrupted by Laura’s two tots bursting from the kitchen with Rosa’s pair of dachshunds playfully yipping close behind.The flustered young mom would occasionally poke her head from the kitchen to shout at the little ones. “Olivia! Noah! Be quiet!”They would simmer down, only to start up again, louder than before.After a while, Jack emerged to playfully scoop up the children and hoist one atop each of his broad shoulders. The children laughed with delight as he trotted them around the house, leaving their mother to cook in peace. Illustrating their journey to one another, it depicted the old stone wall where Carlos proposed. The wall faded away to a castle (the Castillo de San Marcos) in Carlos’ hometown of St. Augustine, Florida, where clues in the locket led Liz and Rosa. Their lives would never be the same. Carlos motioned to the exercise watch on his wrist. “Thank you for the Christmas gifts. I really did need those shirts and the watch is just what I wanted.” “Thank you,” Liz said, admiring her ring. She stroked his thick black whiskers. “I like the beard and moustache you’re growing. They’re rugged and masculine—like you.” He smiled, playfully brushing his whiskers against her face. Liz laughed, kissing his eager lips.
Gloria?
Liz recognized the suppressed anger. She had seen it before and it was usually directed her way. The last time was a couple of months prior, when she showed up at their son Stevie’s wedding on Carlos’ arm. She had picked up on the subliminal message that Steve did not like seeing her happy, especially with someone as accomplished as Carlos. He had worked as a translator and cultural liaison with the executive branch of the United States government. Now Steve seemed to be sending another message. She could almost read his thoughts, complete with his disturbing racial innuendos. Your wetback thinks he’s so important. You’d better not be sleeping with him. The hatred Liz felt for Gloria when Steve left, had long since dissolved into pity. That poor woman. Steve’s an idiot. I’m glad to be rid of him. Yet, Liz could not shake a sense of trepidation. It hung over her like a cloud when Rosa called everyone into the dining room for the meal, which began with salad, followed by the main course and warm bread. Carlos offered Liz a crispy piece of meat. “This is the cuerito (skin) my favorite part. You can taste the spices in which the meat was
marinated overnight. My father used garlic, oregano, cilantro, salt, pepper and lemon.”
Liz took a bite, chewing it slowly, letting the perfect blend of crunch and spice, caress her taste buds. Drinks flowed. They included apple cider and coquito; an eggnog-like drink made from rum, coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk. For dessert, apple pie was topped with vanilla ice cream and served with café con leche. Even in the festive glow of the holiday, Liz could not get Steve’s cold, hateful stare out of her head. It seemed to bore into her. “What’s the matter?” Carlos asked. She told him how much Steve’s demeanor disturbed her and why. “Maybe he had gas,” Carlos joked, trying to soothe her on this otherwise joyous day. Rosa took a deep breath. “Even though your father’s been gone almost two years, I still love him. Who would have thought he had an undetected heart problem? He was never sick. He never went to the doctor.”“Yes, it was a terrible shock,” the daughter replied. “And we’ll always love Papa. But he’s in heaven now and you’re only in your thirties. Like Liz, you had your kids when you were a kid yourself. Maybe the time has come to move on. Papa would understand. He loved you so much that he would want you to be happy.”“I do find myself caring for Jack,” the mother confessed.
When Laura and the children were gone, Jack and Rosa returned to the kitchen to put the finishing touches on the cleanup. Their muffled voices interspersed with sultry silences, reached Liz and Carlos, who resumed gazing at each other, stopping only to look outside at snowflakes swirling around the lamppost.Beyond it, Liz’s house could be seen up the country road. The colorful Christmas tree in its window shone through the wintry night. Seeing her home, made Liz remember the Rottweiler she kept for protection.“Oh my! I need to get home. I let King out this time every night. He must be waiting anxiously by the door.”She rose to get her coat for the walk.Carlos stood too. “I’ll go with you. I can’t let m’ lady walk up that lonely road alone.”“I appreciate that,” Liz said with affection. “But it’s freezing outside here in the Adirondack foothills and a Florida boy like you isn’t used to the cold. I do this all the time and I’ll be right back.”Carlos would not hear otherwise and was soon going out the door with her. While Liz was unfazed by the cold, wind driven snow needled Carlos’ face. Twenty-degree temperatures also aggravated pain in the femur he shattered in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Trying not to limp, he let out a vaporous breath.“It feels like Moscow in winter. I went there once with the Vice President.”Snow crunched under their boots as they walked across Liz’s back porch to the kitchen door,
where King was waiting just inside. Hearing Liz’s voice, he issued a few whiney barks.Unlocking the door, she gave him a quick petting and released him into the yard.She motioned to Carlos. “Come in. I’ll make coffee to thaw you out.”For a while, the two chatted over coffee—Carlos warming his hands on the cup and breathing-in the steam.Once back inside, King fell asleep on a throw rug.After Liz brought out snacks, she and Carlos talked and laughed for a couple of hours.Finally, he noticed the time. “I guess I should be getting back up the road.”“I’ll drive you,” she offered, reaching for her coat. “I know how much the cold hurts your injury.”He drew her into a deep kiss, and then searched her eyes with his. “Well, we can go back out in the cold—or I can stay ….”That frank statement caught Liz by surprise. For a moment, she could not speak, but finally managed. “Wouldn’t that create an awkward situation for Rosa and Jack?”He brushed her lips with a kiss that tickled like a feather. “I discussed the possibility with them and they wouldn’t mind. Let’s just say they’ve been very chummy since Jack and I arrived. I think they might appreciate some time alone before Jack flies home. He’ll be starting a job, moving into his new condo and representing our family at the sale of our parents’ home.”“Aren’t you returning with him?”“That depends on you.”Liz hesitated. In her heart she wanted to say “stay,” but there were so many reasons she should not. She thought of the moral implications, wondering what her sons and their wives would think. Then there were her late parents, who would be turning in their graves. And Steve? Remembering his icy glare in the photos gave her a sense of foreboding. Yet she would not be intimidated.Against her better judgment, she pressed herself close and made what would prove to be a fateful decision. “What would you like for breakfast?”
What are the consequences of Liz's fateful decision?Find out in Love's Sweetest Deliverance,
Book 2 in the Castle in the Sun romantic
suspense series, Coming Soon from MillerWords.
Fly away to a castle in the sun, inBook 1, Love's Sweetest Revenge.
July 28, 2020
SECRETS IN STONE
Ancient stone walls winding through the wilds of New York State, hide secrets. Running from a predator, Liz collides with secrets lovers buried.
Following the clues takes Liz and best friend, Rosa, to a castle in paradise (the Castillo de San Marcos) in St. Augustine, Florida.
The Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, FloridaInside the castle, more secrets are engraved on the walls. For centuries, no one has been able to decipher their meaning. What might it all mean and how does it lead the friends to an abandoned Victorian home, an encounter with police--and romance?
The mysterious words are barely visible.
It all unfolds in Love's Sweetest Revenge, Book 1 in the Castle in the Sun romantic-suspense series, available from MillerWords.
FIND OUT MORE:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FWH5P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WKI3EbXY53W5N?fbclid=IwAR0Nw50bwJAPGaeXrKgRcp4oQwUUj0Zu4tgfWdFlPtYv6haYwIyOU09xEQ8
The saga continues in Book 2, Love's Sweetest Deliverance, coming soon from MillerWords.
Following the clues takes Liz and best friend, Rosa, to a castle in paradise (the Castillo de San Marcos) in St. Augustine, Florida.
The Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, FloridaInside the castle, more secrets are engraved on the walls. For centuries, no one has been able to decipher their meaning. What might it all mean and how does it lead the friends to an abandoned Victorian home, an encounter with police--and romance?
The mysterious words are barely visible.It all unfolds in Love's Sweetest Revenge, Book 1 in the Castle in the Sun romantic-suspense series, available from MillerWords.
FIND OUT MORE:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FWH5P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WKI3EbXY53W5N?fbclid=IwAR0Nw50bwJAPGaeXrKgRcp4oQwUUj0Zu4tgfWdFlPtYv6haYwIyOU09xEQ8
The saga continues in Book 2, Love's Sweetest Deliverance, coming soon from MillerWords.
July 25, 2020
RED FLAG WARNING: HURRICANE STEVE IS ON HIS WAY
So is Love's Sweetest Deliverance, second in the Castle in the Sun romantic-suspense series.
A diamond and emerald engagement ring glitters on Liz Bertelli’s finger that picture-perfect Christmas in New York State’s snow-covered Adirondack Mountains.
Liz has accepted a marriage proposal from Carlos Martin, an international linguist who has traveled the world and worked with dignitaries in palatial halls of power.The couple is gathered with family and friends for a Hispanic feast of roasted pork and other delights, spread on the table.Liz’s best friend, Rosa, is there with Carlos’ Army hero brother, Jack. The chemistry between them sparkles in their loving glances.
Hints of trouble come with a disturbing phone call from Liz’s ex-husband, Steve. He seems determined to ruin Liz and Carlos’ joy and sabotage their upcoming wedding in St. Augustine, Florida, a romantic city with its own castle in the sun.Determined to exchange their vows, the couple arrives on the scene. Jack and Rosa join them.But as an approaching hurricane rustling palm trees and crashing waves to the shore signals danger, Steve’s threatening words and actions forecast trouble. A rash decision Liz makes against her better judgment, adds to the tempest.Can Steve get past Jack and his motorcycle buddies to stop Liz and Carlos’ wedding? And how does a tiny acorn lead to a big surprise? It all unfolds in Love’s Sweetest Deliverance (coming soon) second in the Castle in the Sun romantic-suspense series.
It all begins in Book 1, Love's Sweetest Revenge.
Find out morehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FWH5P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WKI3EbXY53W5N?fbclid=IwAR0Nw50bwJAPGaeXrKgRcp4oQwUUj0Zu4tgfWdFlPtYv6haYwIyOU09xEQ8
A diamond and emerald engagement ring glitters on Liz Bertelli’s finger that picture-perfect Christmas in New York State’s snow-covered Adirondack Mountains.
Liz has accepted a marriage proposal from Carlos Martin, an international linguist who has traveled the world and worked with dignitaries in palatial halls of power.The couple is gathered with family and friends for a Hispanic feast of roasted pork and other delights, spread on the table.Liz’s best friend, Rosa, is there with Carlos’ Army hero brother, Jack. The chemistry between them sparkles in their loving glances.
Hints of trouble come with a disturbing phone call from Liz’s ex-husband, Steve. He seems determined to ruin Liz and Carlos’ joy and sabotage their upcoming wedding in St. Augustine, Florida, a romantic city with its own castle in the sun.Determined to exchange their vows, the couple arrives on the scene. Jack and Rosa join them.But as an approaching hurricane rustling palm trees and crashing waves to the shore signals danger, Steve’s threatening words and actions forecast trouble. A rash decision Liz makes against her better judgment, adds to the tempest.Can Steve get past Jack and his motorcycle buddies to stop Liz and Carlos’ wedding? And how does a tiny acorn lead to a big surprise? It all unfolds in Love’s Sweetest Deliverance (coming soon) second in the Castle in the Sun romantic-suspense series.It all begins in Book 1, Love's Sweetest Revenge.
Find out morehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FWH5P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WKI3EbXY53W5N?fbclid=IwAR0Nw50bwJAPGaeXrKgRcp4oQwUUj0Zu4tgfWdFlPtYv6haYwIyOU09xEQ8
July 21, 2020
FEAST AMONG THE PALMS
Set aside your cares and enter the luxurious Florida condo featured in my Castle in the Sun, romantic-suspense series. Enjoy the "million-dollar" ocean view.
In the kitchen, Latino hunks and brothers, Carlos and Jack Martin are preparing ethnic cuisine for love interests, Liz and Rosa.
Vaca frita (fried cow) is on the menu. It is shredded beef, marinated in lime, garlic and salt, then seared until crispy. Yellow rice, black beans and maduros, (fried plantains) are on the side.The table is set in elegant dinnerware, while candles flicker to the strains of romantic background music.
Liz cannot resist taking a picture of her meal, if only to prove to herself, this day and her joy are real. After her husband left, shattering her self-esteem, she never imagined another man would make her feel beautiful.
Come join Liz and Carlos, Jack and Rosa, for adventure, romance and a dream Florida vacation, seasoned with a generous portion of mystery, in Love's Sweetest Revenge, Book 1 in the series and in Book 2, Love's Sweetest Deliverance, coming soon.
Fly away to a Castle in the Sun.
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Can Steve sneak past Jack and his motorcycle
buddies to stop Liz and Carlos' wedding? Find out in
Love's Sweetest Deliverance, coming soon.
In the kitchen, Latino hunks and brothers, Carlos and Jack Martin are preparing ethnic cuisine for love interests, Liz and Rosa.
Vaca frita (fried cow) is on the menu. It is shredded beef, marinated in lime, garlic and salt, then seared until crispy. Yellow rice, black beans and maduros, (fried plantains) are on the side.The table is set in elegant dinnerware, while candles flicker to the strains of romantic background music.
Liz cannot resist taking a picture of her meal, if only to prove to herself, this day and her joy are real. After her husband left, shattering her self-esteem, she never imagined another man would make her feel beautiful.Come join Liz and Carlos, Jack and Rosa, for adventure, romance and a dream Florida vacation, seasoned with a generous portion of mystery, in Love's Sweetest Revenge, Book 1 in the series and in Book 2, Love's Sweetest Deliverance, coming soon.
Fly away to a Castle in the Sun.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FWH5P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_WKI3EbXY53W5N?fbclid=IwAR0Nw50bwJAPGaeXrKgRcp4oQwUUj0Zu4tgfWdFlPtYv6haYwIyOU09xEQ8
Can Steve sneak past Jack and his motorcyclebuddies to stop Liz and Carlos' wedding? Find out in
Love's Sweetest Deliverance, coming soon.
July 14, 2020
CARLOS CAUGHT HER EYE ACROSS THE TABLE
International linguist Carlos Martin has traveled the world as an international linguist, he owns a posh oceanfront condo, he’s a hunk and he has eyes for Liz.Betrayed by her ex-husband, Liz has vowed to never trust another man, especially one like Carlos, known for wining and dining glamorous women at embassies around the world. Now here he is, smiling at Liz across the table. He seems so sincere. Liz smiles back--but should she trust him? Would you?Find out more in Love's Sweetest Revenge, first in the Castle in the Sun, romantic-suspense series.
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June 29, 2020
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE
Flora Reigada delivers some powerful messages like this one in her devotional "Where Your Heart Meets God's."
Might these words be for you?
Dear Hurting One,
Whatever has happened and however things may appear or feel, God's faithfulness and devotion to you cannot be shaken. He will never walk away. Nothing can separate you from His love. Abandonment cannot do this, nor divorce. Neither can sickness, fears, worries, angels nor demons. Nothing that comes into your life is stronger than the covenant of love, Christ signed in His blood, giving His life so you would give Him yours.
He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
More messages of love and life fill this uplifting book. With 51 interactive devotions, it is recommended for study by Sunday school classes, small groups and individuals. Find out more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077X37MVX/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_9PI3Eb7NZF4TW?fbclid=IwAR0nd9Tmw-1DSAUqvlEgT0otztOsImS2Bpdamd6TGnqA4vTUDMRuf2kelu0
