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#RomanticIdea with Iris Blobel
This summer I’ll be sharing romantic ideas with an awesome group of romance authors. I’d like to welcome Iris Blobel, author of Little Beginnings.
Meet Iris Blobel ~ Iris Blobel was born and raised in Germany and only immigrated to Australia in the late 1990s. Having had the travel bug most of her life, Iris spent quite some time living in Scotland, London as well as Canada where she her husband. Her love for putting her stories onto paper has only emerged recently, but now her laptop is a constant companion.Iris resides west of Melbourne with her husband and her two beautiful daughters. Next to her job at a private school, she also presents a German Program at the local Community Radio.
Iris has a wonderful #RomanticIdea for the summer ~
I love the beach and for me there’s nothing nicer than walk along the beach with my feet in the water, listening to the sound of the waves crushing along the shore, and my loved one by my side – hoping to spot a dolphin.
Here’s a bit about Iris’ book Little Beginnings ~
A blind date that doesn’t happen might lead to love.After her divorce, Jeri Belmont moved to Hobart and now runs a successful art gallery. When her niece sets her up with a neighbour, Jeri expects a blind date like the many she’s had. But she never expected her date wouldn’t even show up because of her age. Despite feeling unjustly judged, when she unexpectedly runs into him again, she finds it hard to ignore Ely’s charm.
Ely Lennox knows he shouldn’t have skipped the blind date because of the lady’s age. After all, it had only been a date, not a lifetime commitment. When his carpentry business takes him right to the woman he bailed out on, his guilt turns into regret when he finds out she’s everything a man could hope for. How can he convince Jeri that he knows acting so immaturely was a big mistake? Will she ever forgive him? Or is she hiding behind something else?
Enjoy a Little Beginnings excerpt:
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Just one more thing…
I’m guest blogging at Everybody Needs a Little Romance. I think I’ve told my son everything he needs to know before he heads off to university. But…does he know that you can put food in the “beer” fridge? 😀 There’s always “Just one more thing…” More HERE -
#RomanticIdea with Rachelle Paige
This summer I’ll be sharing romantic ideas with an awesome group of romance authors. I’d like to welcome Rachelle Paige, author of Across the Lake.
Meet Rachelle Paige ~ Rachelle stumbled into the world of romance novels in college; as a way to help speed up reading through Art History textbooks. After years in the professional world writing dry grant proposals and auction descriptions, she started writing the contemporary romance stories she wanted to read. Setting her books in some of her favorite destinations was her inspired way to require plenty of research trips every year with her family.Here is Rachelle’s summer #RomanticIdea ~ Nothing beats a patio filled with candlelight, soft music, and sharing a dessert with your sweetheart on a warm night under the stars. Turning the backyard into a favorite date spot means more couple time after our kids head to bed.
Something that you could do every night 😀 Here’s a bit about Across the Lake ~
Nearly a year and a half after his pregnant girlfriend left him for her childhood sweetheart, Ryan Isaacs is finally moving on. He’s bought and renovated a three-flat in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Living in a tiny town across Lake Superior from his ex wouldn’t be his first choice. Staying near his young son, however, made the decision for him. Life is good. But he definitely doesn’t have time for distractions; especially not the beautiful new tenant who’s renting the top floor. Not that she’d be interested in him anyway.Lauren Clark has to focus. After a decade in Chicago, moving to the middle of nowhere was not the next stop she pictured for her career. Years of soothing bridezillas has worn her out. And being left at the altar has her questioning her purpose. She’s agreed to fill in for her friend Francois at his post as city events manager while he’s on sabbatical for a year. If she has her way, she’ll be gone long before then. There would be no point to starting something with the hunky landlord.
Enjoy an excerpt from Across the Lake ~
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Perfectly Unpredictable – New Release!
I’m very excited to announce the release of Book 4 in the Perfectly Series – Perfectly Unpredictable! Woohoo!What’s it about, you ask?
Falling in love is Perfectly Unpredictable …
Kalia Beck always dreamed of starting a family, living in a house with a white picket fence, and finding her soul mate. Just not in that order. Kalia is coping with an unplanned pregnancy when she learns the father has passed away. She soon finds out that single parenthood isn’t easy, especially when the only thing that soothes the baby is the guitar-playing of a reluctant and reclusive next-door neighbor.
Mack Challen, lead guitarist in a rock and roll band, knows it takes a village to raise a child. He just doesn’t think there’s a village big enough to help “gay momma” and her screaming baby.
Kalia and Mack aren’t looking for love and aren’t ready for each other, but when the future unfolds, it’s … Perfectly Unpredictable.
Why would you want to read it? Well, because it’s a great story, of course. Haha But wait there’s more – Mikaela, Margo, and Chloe make an appearance AND there’s a big reveal: What kind of car does Trace drive??? It’s in there too!! So grab your copy, sit back with a cool drink, and enjoy!! Click HERE
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Visiting Author Caroline Clemmons
I’m the guest at A Writer’s Life….Caroline Clemmons: AN INTERVIEW WITH LINDA O’CONNOR sharing a #Romanticidea and an excerpt from Perfectly Planned! It’s HERE 😀
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#RomanticIdea with Linda McLaughlin
This summer I’ll be sharing romantic ideas with an awesome group of romance authors. I’d like to welcome Linda McLaughlin, author of Lady Elinor’s Escape, a sweet Regency Romance.
Meet Linda McLaughlin ~ Linda grew up with a love of books and history, so it’s only natural she prefers writing historical romance. She loves transporting her readers into the past where her characters learn that, in the journey of life, love is the sweetest reward. Linda also writes steamy to erotic romance under the name Lyndi Lamont, and is one half of the writing team of Lyn O’Farrell.Here is Linda’s #RomanticIdea ~
“A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou” – The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
I love that quote, and it makes me think of romantic summer picnics—at the beach, by a lake, in the mountains or a park—whatever location works best where you live or vacation. But what to pack? Wine, bread, meat and cheese are a given, but don’t forget the summer fruit—ripe red strawberries, lush juicy peaches or crisp apples. There’s nothing like a taste of fruit to sweeten a kiss.
Sounds like a wonderful way to spend time together! Here’s a bit about Lady Elinor’s Escape, a sweet Regency Romance ~
Lady Elinor Ashworth always longed for adventure, but when she runs away from her abusive aunt, she finds more than she bargained for. Elinor fears her aunt who is irrational and dangerous, threatening Elinor and anyone she associates with. When she encounters an inquisitive gentleman, she accepts his help, but fearing for his safety, hides her identity by pretending to be a seamstress. She resists his every attempt to draw her out, all the while fighting her attraction to himThere are too many women in barrister Stephen Chaplin’s life, but he has never been able to turn his back on a damsel in distress. The younger son of a baronet is a rescuer of troubled females, an unusual vocation fueled guilt over his failure to save the woman he loved from her brutal husband. He cannot help falling in love with his secretive seamstress, but to his dismay, the truth of her background reveals Stephen as the ineligible party.
Enjoy an excerpt from Lady Elinor’s Escape ~
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#RomanticIdea with Caroline Clemmons
This summer I’ll be sharing romantic ideas with an awesome group of romance authors. I’d like to welcome Caroline Clemmons, author of Ophelia, the fourth book in her Bride Brigade series.
Meet Caroline Clemmons ~ Caroline Clemmons is an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author of historical and contemporary western romances. A frequent speaker at conferences and seminars, she has taught workshops on characterization, point of view, and layering a novel.
Caroline and her husband live in the heart of Texas cowboy country with their menagerie of rescued pets.
Caroline answered some of the questions I have for awesome authors. Caroline, is there a scene in your story that was inspired by a real life event? C: No, this stuff is all in my weird, active imagination.
Haha. The best kind of imagination to have! What has been the most exciting moment so far in your writing career? C: The first time I saw one of my books on the grocery store book rack back when I was with a traditional publisher. Seeing them in a bookstore or online is a wonderful thing—but the grocery store book rack really thrilled me. My youngest daughter was with me at the time and said, “Wow, Mom, you’ve really made it as an author now.” Not true, but I sure felt like I was on my way at that time!
Or the local drug store – that would be cool, too. What is your favourite saying? C: “Be the change you wish to see in this world,” by Ghandi
Love it. If you had to pick a song to be your theme song what would it be? C: The optimistic song “Tomorrow” from the musical “Annie”.
What would you pick as a superpower? C: Writing! I can make my characters leap tall buildings with a single bound, fly, go forward or back in time, do whatever I wish. Even better, I don’t get in trouble for any of this.
I think you already have that superpower 😀 What’s your favourite dessert? C: Chocolate anything. LOL Actually, there is this chocolate cake at a local restaurant that has thick chocolate icing served with ice cream, whipped cream, and a cherry that is the most decadent dessert I have ever had and I love it—though we usually share it between three or four of us friends. Served with Dr Pepper to drink, of course.
I’d share that with you! Here is Caroline’s #RomanticIdea ~
Turn off the cell phone and computer.
Talk or watch a sunrise or sunset together.
Spend quality alone time with your significant other.
Whether you cozy up in front of a TV movie or go on a lavish evening out, being together and communicating is what the evening is about.
No matter if you play a game of Scrabble or Bunko, go on a trip, or just sit on the patio doesn’t matter as long as you are enjoying one another’s companionship.
Spending time with a loved one can be powerful and very romantic.
Time is the most precious gift you can give!
Here’s a bit about Caroline’s book OPHELIA, Book 4 in her Bride Brigade Series~
Escape…A painful past…
Hope for the future…
Ophelia Shipp wants safety, a home, a husband, and to raise a family. To achieve her goal, she travels halfway across the country to a tiny Texas town, Tarnation. What awaits her there must be better than what she left. The future is certain to be better than the past.
Elias Kendrick had a difficult childhood but he has overcome poverty to build his empire in Tarnation. Now that he owns a successful saloon and the opera house, he is ready to marry and start a family. He’s vowed his children’s life will be different from his—if only he can find the right woman.
Two opposites attract—or are they? Ophelia and Elias must learn to overlook their superficial differences to work out their chance at lasting love.
Enjoy an excerpt from OPHELIA:
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#RomanticIdea at Linda McLaughlin’s
Run out of #RomanticIdeas to spend time with your sweetie? You’ll be glad you dropped by! I’m sharing romantic ideas with an awesome group of romance authors, and I’m visiting author Linda McLaughlin with my awesome #RomanticIdea and an excerpt from Perfectly Planned. Click HERE (P.S. It’s time to get caught up on Book 3 of the Perfectly Series – Book 4 Perfectly Unpredictable is on the way!)
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#RomanticIdea with Stacy Juba
This summer I’ll be sharing romantic ideas with an awesome group of romance authors. Today I’d like to welcome Stacy Juba, author of Fooling Around with Cinderella, the first book in her Storybook Valley series. And I’m over visiting her blog HERE.
Meet Stacy Juba ~ Stacy Juba got engaged at Epcot Theme Park and spent part of her honeymoon at Disneyland Paris, where she ate a burger, went on fast rides, and threw up on the train ride to the hotel. In addition to working on her Storybook Valley chick lit/sweet romance series, Stacy has written books about ice hockey, teen psychics, U.S. flag etiquette for kids, and determined women sleuths. She has had a novel ranked as #5 in the Nook Store and #30 on the Amazon Kindle Paid List. When she’s not visiting theme parks with her family, (avoiding rides that spin and exotic hamburgers), or writing about them, Stacy helps authors to strengthen their manuscripts through her Crossroads Editing Service. She is currently writing the next book in the Storybook Valley Series, Prancing Around With Sleeping Beauty.Here is Stacy’s summer #RomanticIdea ~ Go to a theme park and try these romantic ideas:
- Snuggle up on slow rides such as the train.
- Kiss at the top of the Ferris Wheel at night.
- Share a box of popcorn during a show.
- Get to a show early and relax in the back of the air-conditioned theater.
- Kiss for the ride pictures.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch.
- Go to the park’s nicest restaurant for dinner.
- Have your significant other play games to win you a prize.
- Hold hands while strolling through the park.
- Snuggle up during the fireworks.
Sounds like a romantic day at the park! Here’s a bit about Fooling Around with Cinderella ~
What happens when the glass slippers pinch Cinderella’s toes? When Jaine Andersen proposes a new marketing role to the local amusement park, general manager Dylan Callahan charms her into filling Cinderella’s glass slippers for the summer. Her reign transforms Jaine’s ordinary life into chaos that would bewilder a fairy godmother. Secretly dating her bad boy boss, running wedding errands for her ungrateful sisters, and defending herself from the park’s resident villain means Jaine needs lots more than a comfy pair of shoes to restore order in her kingdom. First in the Storybook Valley series, a blend of sweet romance, chick lit, and fairy tale fun.Enjoy an excerpt from Fooling Around with Cinderella ~
I’m sharing my #RomanticIdea in Australia with author Iris Blobel. C’mon down under and you can read an excerpt from Perfectly Honest. It’s