Coming 11/21: Love Like Fire, (Book #2 Hearts in Hendricks)

One Spark Can Ignite an Inferno 

     Despite her ace matchmaking skills--four weddings to date!--Bethany Marconi and relationships don't mix. With trust issues and a long list of ex-boyfriends, she's an expert at dousing the spark of love before it catches fire. There's little risk of rejection teaching yoga and looking after her grandmother who lives right next door.

     When freelance writer Nate Ransom returns to his hometown to settle his grandmother's estate, his rekindled feelings for Bethany take him by surprise. Nate remembers all too well how the charismatic spitfire of a girl ignored him in middle school before his family moved away. But Nate's far from that boy now and more determined than ever to win Bethany's heart if she'll give him the chance.

     After a family crisis pulls Bethany away from Nate, their relationship seems to be headed for the back burner. Will Nate turn into Bethany's newest ex-boyfriend, or will her self-imposed dating rules finally go up in flames?

"D.E. Malone's writing is a pleasure to read." - Amazon reviewer

LOVE LIKE FIRE releases November 21st, but it's on pre-order NOW!

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Author Spotlight: Rachael Anderson

           
                                    
                    
  My Brother’s Bride by Rachael Anderson - Abigail Nash leads a lonely existence. Her mother died giving birth to her, her father’s business dealings took him away more often than not, and her ailing great-aunt, unable to provide much in the way of companionship, was a lack-luster guardian at best. So when her dear friends offered to launch her into London society, it appeared Abby’s life was taking a turn for the better, with suitors and social engagements aplenty. When she marries a proclaimed darling of the ton, it seems she will at last settle into the life of her dreams. But appearances aren’t always what they seem, and dreams often become disappointments. Just months into her marriage, Abby finds herself widowed, penniless, increasing, and determined to never hope again. But when her late husband’s brother, the Earl of Brigston, attempts to thaw the numbness surrounding her heart, Abby must decide if she has it in her to risk another chance at happiness, knowing the odds are not in her favor.

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  My Sister’s Intended by Rachael Anderson - For as long as Prudence can remember, it has been understood that her sister will one day wed the eldest son of their nearest neighbor. Such an alliance will benefit both families and bring a great deal of joy to all parents involved. Unfortunately, Prudence has never been able to feel as joyful. She believes her sister is mad to consider marrying a man she hardly knows, even if he will one day make her a countess. Titles and wealth shouldn’t factor into matters of the heart, and as an aspiring romance novelist, Prudence cannot fathom how anyone could even think of settling for less than love. She certainly wouldn’t, and she doesn’t want her sister to either. Unable to stand by and do nothing, Prudence sets out to help the awkward couple discover the best in each other with the hope that they will eventually find love. What she neglected to foresee, however, was the possibility that she might fall in love with Lord Knave herself.

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 “I got seriously hooked on this book right from the first glance. Everything in this story is so beautiful and done so perfectly. The cover is stunning, the blurb intriguing and the story flow expertly done.” –NjKinny’s World of Books & Stuff

 “The moment I set eyes on this cover page, I knew I am going to love this cute love story. Delightfully crafted with endearing characters this is an ongoing tale of fun, love and some hard decisions. –Finitha J., Know Your Books Blog

 “My Sister’s Intended is my FAVORITE kind of book to read. It is the kind of story I will save in my Kindle forever so I can re-read again and again. What makes this story so good? Everything! This book is pure perfection.” –Nicole, Christian Fiction Girl Blog.

 “WOW. I reserve five stars for books that blow me away, and this has become my newest addition! What a delight to discover a gem like this.” –Mary, Goodreads.com

         
                          
                                              

Author Rachael Anderson A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can’t sing, doesn’t dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.
                 
                                 
                         

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Books to Movies: Adaptions that Won My Heart

 

     I've been Falling Into Books this last week, prompted by the challenge hosted by I Am A Reader and Clean Wholesome Romance. It feels like a total luxury to be focusing on reading now that I've finished with manuscript revisions, and it's with a few trusted readers.
     Today's challenge calls for finding a favorite book that has been made into a movie. The first book/movie combo that comes to mind is the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice (an all-time fav), but I'm going to stretch myself here since that one is a favorite of so many. I also really enjoyed Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts as an Oprah's Book Club read when it first came out. The movie, starring Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd, was produced in 2000, and followed the book perfectly, from the character portrayals to the nuances of sarcasm, setting, and pacing.
     What's your favorite book-to-movie example? Join the challenge today and enter the rafflecopter at I Am a Reader.

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Love Like Water by D.E. Malone

Two Hearts, One Tour Bus. Is There Room Enough for Love?

After losing her job, Darcy Conti takes a tour guide position at Sturgeon Widows Tours, a quirky family-run business in the small town of Hendricks on the shores of Lake Superior. As she settles into her new role narrating local history excursions, she fights an undeniable attraction to the man she was hired to replace—the owner’s son.

Fresh from a relationship gone sour, Sean Stetman plans to avoid dating for the foreseeable future. Taking a leave of absence from his parents’ tour company, he wants nothing more than time to fish, hike, and work on his cabin. But when the tour driver quits, he is suddenly back on board, reluctantly shuttling Darcy and the tour guests along the North Shore.

Together Darcy and Sean survive unruly tourists, meddling mothers, and even an unscrupulous developer looking to give the Stetmans’ tour company some fierce competition. Can they also survive falling in love?

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Darcy quickened her steps to pass the group and get to Sean. His long, easy stride made her have to work twice as hard.

“You have a really engaging style.”

Sean turned his head to look at her, like he was waiting for the punch line.

“I mean, they really respond to you. How long have you been giving tours?” Darcy saw her reflection in his aviator glasses and brushed the hair out of her face.

He stopped and pushed his glasses to the top of his head. “Since I graduated college. No, that’s not right,” he said, closing one eye to think. “Actually, I think I was a sophomore in high school when I did my first one.”

“How long did it take you to develop your schtick?”

“My what?” he asked, the corners of his mouth lifting.

“Your schtick. You know, your routine.”

“You’re awfully interested in how the tour business runs. First you offer to drive the bus, now you want to know all of my secrets.” He crossed his arms and leaned against the doorframe. The last person in the group moved past them and into Red’s. “Are you looking to set up shop?”

“Absolutely not.” Darcy felt her face flush. Then it dawned on her. Emily hadn’t told Sean that Darcy was interested in covering for his leave. To Sean, Darcy was just a very curious tourist. Of course he would wonder about her intrusiveness. She needed to set the record straight.

“Maybe we should start over. I’m Darcy Conti.”

“Yes, I remember. You introduced yourself an hour ago.”

“I’m not on the tour as a guest. Your mother offered me the job to cover for you while you…while you’re away.”

He stared at her for an uncomfortably long time.

“Hello?” she finally said, waving her hand in his face.

He blinked. “You’re going to take over the tours? Here?”

“Is that a problem?”

“No…no, not at all. That’s great. I’m just surprised. I wasn’t expecting…you.”

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Reading Goals

     Every January for the past ten years I write down the number of books I'd like to read during the year. It usually falls somewhere between 25 and 30, a number I think is doable based on being a regrettably slow reader.
     I'm waaaay behind my goal of 30 this year.
     To be fair, I've written two books and will have two published before the year is up. But still.
     That's why I was excited to see the #FallIntoBooks Challenge info pop into my inbox. It's hosted by I Am a Reader and Clean Wholesome Romance, and encourages participants to try for a different challenge each day from September 10th to October 10th. It starts tomorrow.
     In the interest of stating my September #readinggoals so you can hold me to it, I'm going to finish reading The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, my Nora Roberts romance (can't think of the title right now), AND...nope. I'm going to stop at two to keep the goal manageable.
     What are you reading now?

Author Spotlight: Julie Wright and Lies Jane Austen Told Me

Lies Jane Austen Told Me by Julie Wright

     Ever since Emma read Pride and Prejudice, she's been in love with Mr. Darcy and has regarded Jane Austen as the expert on all things romantic. So naturally when Emma falls for Blake Hampton and he invites her home to meet his parents, she is positive an engagement is in her future. After all, Blake is a single man in possession of a good fortune, and thus must be in want of a wife. But when it turns out that what Blake actually wants is more of a hook-up than a honeymoon, Emma is hurt, betrayed, and furious. She throws herself deeper into her work as CMO of Kinetics, the fastest growing gym franchise in the nation. She loves her work, and she's good at it, which is why she bristles when her boss brings in a consultant to help her spearhead the new facilities on the East Coast. Her frustration turns to shock when that consultant turns out to be Blake's younger brother, Lucas. Emma is determined not to fall for Lucas, but as she gets to know him, she realizes that Lucas is nothing like his brother. He is kind and attentive and spends his time and money caring for the less fortunate. What she can't understand is why Lucas continues to try to push her back into Blake's arms when he so clearly has fallen as hard for her as she has fallen for him. Realizing that her love life is as complicated as anything Jane Austen could have dreamed up, Emma must find a way to let Blake know that it's time for him to let her go and to let Lucas know it's time for him to love her back.

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      "Wright does contemporary romance right in this diverting novel with just enough heft."-Publishers Weekly

     "Employing her own deliciously dry sense of wit, Wright deftly pays homage to the inherent romantic wisdom found in Austen's classic novels in this delightfully fun and refreshingly sweet contemporary romance."-Booklist

     "Modern, clever, and funny, Wright's novel is a smart remix of tropes from Austen's work. Lies Jane Austen Told Me is a satisfying and sweet contemporary romance that knits together romantic classics with modern manners."- Foreword Reviews

Author Julie Wright

Julie Wright (1972-still breathing) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She’s lived in LA, Boston, and the literal middle of nowhere (don’t ask). She wrote her first book when she was fifteen. Since then, she’s written twenty three novels and coauthored three. Julie is a two-time winner of the Whitney award for best romance with her books “Cross My Heart” and “Lies Jane Austen Told Me” and has also won the Crown Heart award. Her book “Death Thieves” was a Whitney finalist for 2016. She is agented by Sara Crowe.

She has one husband, three kids, two salamanders, one dog, and a varying amount of fish (depending on attrition).

She loves writing, reading, traveling, hiking, playing with her kids, and watching her husband make dinner.

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