Happy Wednesday!
Wow, has it been a busy week. On Saturday, I had to get up early for a cross country meet again. Both of my boys ran and though it was a hard course, they both did well. Spenser even shaved two minutes off his time which was amazing.
The head coach, who is a runner, thought it would be inspirational if we ran in the community race. I’ve never been a big runner, but a few years ago, I could have done a 5k. Now though, I was not prepared. I ended up so far behind that I missed a turn on the course and ended up going the wrong way. My 5k turned into 2.25 miles, but I did finish. Slowly lol. Then I was so tired when I got home that I took a nap. The next day I had to get up early to sing at church and by the time it was over, I needed another nap.
Thankfully, I was able to finish Beneath the Surface and get it off to ARC readers. Though it only has one rating so far, the reviews from readers have been amazing.
“Absolutely fantastic, gripped from the start, read it in almost one sitting. You are going to cost me a fortune, I have some if your books but will now have to buy the rest of them LOL. It's time to retire from teaching and take up writing full-time.” - There was more to this comment, but I didn’t want to spoil the book if you haven’t read it yet.
“It was very gripping... but tho' I figured out who was who eventually (before you told us, but maybe a bit past the halfway point) the ending certainly did surprise me ~ I want to know what happens next! “
I do have more thrillers planned, but before I can continue these, I have a romantic comedy to finish, so wish me luck.
Lorana
Featured book of the week:
Now that the holidays are over, Vanessa Poppy’s exhausted. Working overtime at Kris Kringle Inn without a vacation left her feeling burnt out. Not that she could afford time away from the job she loves. Paying for her mom’s care at the facility takes most of her paycheck. Since it was her fault her mom became disabled, she has no choice but to ease her guilt through caring for the woman for the rest of her life.
Being a rockstar for over a decade, Edison Monroe’s finally made some life changing decisions that may or may not affect his career for the better. But the media won’t leave him be. His manager and best friend set him up at Kris Kringle Inn, located in the mountains of Colorado.
When Edison meets Vanessa, sparks fly, but neither one of them is interested in a relationship. When the media discover his whereabouts, he decides to help Vanessa as well as himself, if only she’ll agree to his crazy plan.
Will they be able to fool everyone and keep their hearts intact?
Here are the other book recommendations for the week. Remember, we haven’t read all these books, but Rose works really hard to make sure the books I share are clean and match the values you expect to find in my books.
In the charming town of Wilmington, North Carolina, "Beanful Wishes" brews a heartwarming tale of love, dreams, and the magic hidden within the walls of The Coffee Loft.
Sophia Martinez, a spirited TV journalist with a knack for uncovering stories that touch the heart, stumbles upon the quaint coffee shop and its mysterious Wish Wall—a place where locals pin their deepest desires, hoping for a touch of magic. Intrigued by the wishes coming true, Sophia sets out to uncover the secret behind the phenomenon, only to find herself enchanted by Jake Harrison, the charismatic barista with dreams of his own.
Jake, an aspiring scriptwriter working behind the counter to fund his ambitions, is the mastermind behind the Wish Wall's success. Using his talents and a dose of coffee shop charm, he brings people's desires to life, one wish at a time. But when Sophia walks into his coffee shop, Jake finds himself wishing for something he hadn't expected—love.
As their investigation into the Wish Wall brings them closer, Sophia and Jake embark on a journey filled with laughter, sweet moments, and cups of perfectly brewed coffee. However, as their story goes viral, the glare of the spotlight threatens to steam over their budding romance. With their dreams pulling them in different directions, Sophia and Jake must decide if what they have is worth fighting for.
Will the magic of the Wish Wall be enough to grant them their deepest wish of all—a chance at true love? Or will their connection evaporate like steam from a hot espresso shot?
How can a man compete with a memory?
Logical, cautious attorney Barrett Brockbank has two priorities—settling the clients’ cases from the firm’s recent court win and deciding what to do with the rest of his life. But when he chases a thief down a dark alley in New Orleans’ French Quarter, he comes face-to-face with a stunning singer named Agata, who enchants and then rejects him. Then why does The Big Easy’s most revered and private citizen show up wherever Barrett goes, but with a completely different persona?
The woman known as Agata spent four years hiding from her first life, and five more years attempting to forget the worst week of her last, when she lost the only man she ever loved. New Orleans and her people are all the family she has now, so to help them, she offers to help Barrett understand his clients—her people. But each interaction with the puzzling woman draws Barrett closer to her, and deeper into her mysterious and contradictory world.
Logic tells him to run away, but he’s too intrigued by Agata to listen. Her past haunts them both, but are the feelings drawing them together coming from a higher Spirit?
Five hilarious romantic comedies in one box set on sale for 99¢ September 24-28!
Sun, Sand, and Sizzling Romance: Escape to the Cayman Islands with these Five Swoony Romantic Comedies.
Book 1: A Marriage of Anything But Convenience
It was a simple marriage of convenience. Just two years. What could possibly go wrong? Will Derek be able to keep the love of his life after entering a marriage of convenience with her?
Book 2: A Case of Extreme Mistaken Identity
When Danica Jordan, daughter of the famous actor Samuel Jordan, gets involved in yet another horrible scandal, her father cuts her off, leaving her stranded and forced to get a—gasp!—CLEANING JOB.
Book 3: A Deception of Massive Proportion
She's a reporter. He's a famous rock star who must keep his identity secret. When Riley lands a job as Shadow Walker's personal assistant for a week, it's the perfect opportunity to find out who he really is. But will love get in the way?
Book 4: A Necessary Nudge Out of the Friend Zone
Getting out of the dreaded friend zone isn't as easy as it sounds. Remi’s been in love with her childhood best friend forever. Her mission: To shove herself out of the Friend Zone and into Colton's arms.
Book 5: (A companion novella) A Possibility of an Unexpected Second Chance
When Lana got the lead role for a romantic comedy to be shot on location at the Cayman Islands, she was thrilled. That is, until she saw her ex, Hayden Sterling, working on set.