This and That
Join the Holly Jolly Good Times!
‘Tis the season for holiday fun!
Join me and other authors tomorrow, Dec. 5, for an all day festival of books! Find a new fave author, or a new book boyfriend, or just play along for a chance to win free books! 🙂
The more you comment and participate, the better your chances! The party is happening on the Coffee, Cupcakes and Contemporaries Facebook Page. Hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426474880768003
And that’s not all!!
More WINNING is happening through Jan. 5 for fans of women’s fiction!! And this one is soooo easy!
If you love discovering new women’s fiction authors, don’t miss this giveaway! Sign up for author newsletters to enter—one lucky reader will walk away with a full collection for their home library!
I’m featuring book one of my Women of Whitfield trilogy. The set makes a great gift for the reader on your holiday shopping list! 🙂
https://www.subscribepage.com/bestofwomensfiction
Enjoy the holiday season, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
HAPPY READING!
Darlene
Book it to the Smashwords Summer Sale!
Cheers to summer! Cheers to good books! And cheers to the Smashwords Summer/Winter sale that just happens to coincide with Christmas in July!
Is it hot where you are? Whether you enjoy the summer heat or can’t wait for fall, this is a perfect time to grab a beverage and get away to the snowy mountains of Utah – for just 99 cents! 🙂
Christmas at Tall Pines, a sweet holiday romance, will take you on a festive holiday getaway. It has all the feels — from cozy Christmas decor, to jolly holiday music, to a surprise reunion with a high school crush!
The Smashwords Sale has something for everyone! Don’t miss out on the deals and great summer reads!
Christmas at Tall Pines
Melanie Beck is searching for an idyllic Christmas like the ones her small family used to have. Traveling solo and still grieving the loss of her parents, she’s counting on cozy Tall Pines Lodge tucked into the mountains of Utah to provide the elusive holiday feels with merry music, stunning decorations and traditional Christmas feast in a beautiful frosty setting.
But a blizzard turns the winter wonderland into a hazard, and a chance encounter with a now-famous high school crush has her reeling with emotions she’s never quite gotten over.
Tyler Shaw, a Hollywood heartthrob and silver screen star, is so over a grueling film schedule and persistent paparazzi. In disguise and using a fake name, he comes to Tall Pines to escape the spotlight and get some much-needed rest. He’s hoping the adrenaline rush of downhill skiing at the nearby slopes will give him the reboot he’s looking for.
Instead, he’s stuck at the lodge and is shocked to run into an old high school friend that he left behind more than a decade ago. He’s even more surprised to discover how much he’s missed her.
As their past and present collide, can an old flame ignite some Christmas magic?
I hope you’re enjoying the summer and some good books! Happy reading to all!
Darlene
Revisiting a fave place and cast
I’ve moved on and currently have a new book in the editing stage, a new book almost ready to release, and another book I’m writing. But I’m taking a little time to revisit and celebrate one of my faves! Today is the one-year publication anniversary of Sunset Ledge, a sweet later-in-life romance published by The Wild Rose Press.
It’s a stand-alone novel, but also a sequel to an earlier book, The Story Between Us. When I first wrote The Story Between Us, I hadn’t planned on a second novel, but the characters and the setting seemed to want more! And I have to say, I love these characters. It was fun to bring back a young boy who’d lost his parents and let readers see how he’d adjusted in his new life with his uncle as his dad.
It was also fun to give the curmudgeonly grandpa from the first book his own story — to dig deeper into his backstory and see if he could get unstuck and move to a better place. It just took the right woman to bring him back to life.
Set on a fictional ranch in Texas, the landscape combines beautiful open fields with nature’s critters and stunning sunsets. It’s a place worthy of another visit! Happy anniversary to Jack, Caroline and all the cast of Sunset Ledge!
Darlene
Jack Armstrong lives like a recluse on his Texas ranch. In the difficult years after his wife’s death, he goes through the motions of life and wants to be left alone.
Caroline Tate, a widowed ecology professor, arrives at the ranch for a much-needed break and to take nature photos for her sabbatical project. But relaxing is a challenge when she finds herself at odds with the curmudgeonly cowboy who owns the place.
Jack generally steers clear of the guests, but this time, it’s not so easy. Vivacious Caroline doesn’t fade into the background. This city gal comes with pearls around her neck, a big red flower on her floppy hat, and way too many questions. Her self-assured, adventurous spirit gets under Jack’s skin, and she soon stirs feelings long dormant inside him.
Sunset Ledge is available at most online booksellers.
Feel the Love today!!
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!
Whether you’re spending the day with gal pals, a significant other or curled up with a good book, I hope you feel the love today!
To help in that regard, how about a little romance?! Today kicks off the Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild Virtual Book Fair, So This is Love!
https://www.oklahomaromancewritersguild.com/bookfair
This is your invitation to join in the fun!
Whether you’re in search of a new book boyfriend to make your heart go pitter-patter or a sweet romance that will leave you with a smile and a sigh, we’ve got a great read for you!
Find love, sparks, romance and happy-ever-after!
Click the link to check out the selection, and while you’re there, enter to win some cool prizes, including a $25 Amazon gift card!
My sweet romance The Story Between Us is one of the books featured in the Virtual Book Fair. It’s a tug-at-your-heartstrings romance with all the feels!
Her agent warned her not to get attached to a fan. But children’s book author Kristen Hanover is about to break the rules. Kristen meets a young boy who is a victim of a tragic accident and is drawn into the heartbreaking situation.
Six years ago, Reed Armstrong never imagined he’d actually become guardian of his sister’s boy. Now he is, and most days he’s not sure he’s up to the task.
When he and Dylan meet Kristen, Reed downplays his nephew’s crush on the author. But as their lives become unexpectedly intertwined, he finds himself captivated as well. Trouble is, she sells stories for a living. Does she truly care about Dylan…and Reed, or is she using them for her own career advancement?
After you read The Story Between Us, revisit the Armstrong Ranch in book two of the series, Sunset Ledge, a later-in-life romance that proves love has no age limits!
Happy reading, and Happy Valentine’s Day! Crossing my fingers that Spring is on its way!
Darlene
It’s Christmas in July–and you could win!
This post is for romance lovers! Especially readers who enjoy sweet romance novels. And especially for those who enjoy holiday stories. It’s Christmas in July!!
I’m participating in a promotion that you don’t want to miss. One lucky winner will receive more than twenty-five holiday-themed e-books and a new e-reader!! It’s very simple to enter. Just click the link!
Feeling the summer heat? My book, Christmas at Tall Pines, will whisk you away to the snowy mountains of Utah where there’s action, adventure, a surprise encounter, and heartwarming romance. The blizzard, mountains of snow, cozy fireplace and warm cider will have you feeling the frosty air! 🙂
Enter the contest now!
https://booksweeps.com/giveaway/sweet-contemporary-romance-giveaway/
Good luck, and happy reading to all!
Darlene
Celebrating awesome fictional fathers
It’s Father’s Day, a day to celebrate all the great dads in our lives. I’ve got some pretty amazing fictional fathers in my novels, too — the kind who offer unconditional love and support. Have a look!
Do you have a favorite fictional dad? Please share!
Have a great day, and happy reading!
Darlene
Getting that summer feeling!
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Who’s Feeling Lucky?
Do you enjoy discovering new authors? Have you ever been hesitant to try a new author? Maybe your budget doesn’t allow you to try all the authors you’d like. Well, here’s a super opportunity for you! While this weekend might be all about shopping, here’s one thing that won’t cost a dime––enter for a chance to win eight books from a group of Kansas City authors. It’s a multi-author, multi-genre opportunity!
One lucky reader (U.S. only) will win all eight books. The books will be mailed in December after the close of the contest. Keep them for yourself, or give them as gifts! You can visit the Of Books and Nooks website to check out the individual authors and their work.
While we all write individually, the group has teamed up to offer you a glimpse into the lives of writers, travel adventures, recipes, book reviews and more! Come along and follow us!
Don’t miss this opportunity.
Good luck and happy reading to all!
Darlene
Holiday Giveaway
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