Julie Carobini and Free Books!

While dealing with a secret problem at home, soft-hearted Livi finds herself pursued by a former admirer and a surf-loving minister with demons of his own.

Before we visit today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the signed copy of Wait for Me, by Jo Huddleston, is:

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And now let's revisit with novelist Julie Carobini, author of the Inspirational beach romance, Mocha Sunrise (Dolphin Gate Books, November 2014. Also available as book three in The Chocolate Beach Collection in ebook format only).

Julie Carobini is the author of the Chocolate Series, as well as the Otter Bay Novels: Sweet Waters, A Shore Thing, and Fade to Blue. She has won numerous awards from The National League of American Pen Women and ACFW, and RT Book Reviews says, "Carobini has a talent for creating characters that come alive."

Julie lives with her family in California and loves all things coastal (except sharks).

Please tell us three random things we might not know about you.

-- I used to be a phantom shopper for Taco Bell.

-- Personally, I love to kayak—even though my heroine in Truffles by the Sea had a kayaking … mishap ☺

-- I worked for a year inside an 80-year-old Christian publishing house, until our division was sold.

I didn't know you worked at one of the publishing houses, Julie! What great experience for an author.

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Mocha Sunrise.

The chocolate series is set by the beach and contains, of course, chocolate, but it’s more than that: It’s about the indelible connection of girlfriends—Bri, Gaby, and now with Mocha Sunrise (book 3)—Livi. What a joy to tell Livi’s story! Readers will see Livi’s roommate drama come to a tipping point … and they’ll also find out who wins her heart—and how.

What is it about Livi that will make your readers care about her?

Soft-hearted Livi Daniels has for years tolerated a bad roommate situation, a less-than happy job situation, and she often puts her friends’ needs before her own. Yet she’s always dreamed of seeing Italy … and, of course, finding her dream guy. Readers will care about her because, really, who doesn’t want to root for the underdog? ☺

Exactly.

If you were the casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your lead roles?

Amanda Seyfried





and Chace Crawford.







Imagine you’ve been contracted to write a novel about a real person. About whom would you most want to write?

Several come to mind, but Sir Richard Branson has led such an interesting life that it would likely make a good novel. The billionaire businessman is dyslexic and on his last day of school his headmaster told him he’d either end up in prison or become a millionaire.

I didn't know that! The headmaster had it right. Branson is definitely a colorful guy!

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade. A romance that’s both sexy and sweet, filled with love and faith—and a heart-clutching twist of suspense.

What are you working on now?

Set in a quirky seaside town, a young and newly divorced woman falls for a thirty-something widower who lost his wife to cancer—only to discover that she is facing a serious illness of her own. This book is close to my soul, as I’ve experienced something similar in my life—and lived to tell about it ☺.

Where else can readers find you online?

Readers, please stop by and say hello on my Facebook page:Or nab a free e-novella on my website (and while there, be sure to visit my Beach Lovers gallery!) www.juliecarobini.com

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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

I’ve traveled the California coast, across the US, and I’ve also visited London and Paris. Where do you like to vacation—or hope to visit someday?

Thanks, Julie, for visiting with us and telling us about your novel.

Readers, Julie has offered to give a signed copy of her book to the winner of our drawing on Monday, July 20. To enter, leave a comment below in answer to Julie's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Leave your email address, in case you win, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.

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