 Readers certainly have opinions on books. They either love them or hate them. One of the things that readers notice is whether the book is in first person or third person. First person stories are told from the characters' point of views. These use I, Me, My and the reader can only understand what the character is feeling and thinking. They can't get into another person's head. Author Julie Navickas has taken her award winning books and done something unique. She's rewritten them in first person point of view. This allows readers a deeper understanding of the characters' motivations and delves deeper into their emotions. Finding Love is the second book in the Clumsy Little Hearts trilogy and this time readers can feel those insecurities and heartbreaks of Miguel and Rachel. Out now in hardcover, paperback and ebook, you will want to grab this story and fall in love with their romance. BUY LINKS: AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWGPXL18 KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/finding-love-56 BN-https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-love-julie-navickas/1145390300 APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/finding-love/id6496372845 Blurb: This new first-person rewrite brings you closer than ever to Rachel and Miguel—more intimate, more vulnerable, and tangled in past heartache neither of them is ready to confront. You’ll feel every spark, every fragile moment of trust, and every devastating turn as they risk their hearts on a love neither believed they would find. Rachel Prescott has always fallen for the wrong men. Every relationship begins with hope and then ends with “nope”—until Miguel Rodriguez, the handsome new owner of Pier Ninety-two, finds her drowning her latest dating disaster in a bottle of wine. Miguel knows what it means to love the wrong person, too. Haunted by a past he can’t escape, he has only the fractured pieces of his heart left to offer. But Rachel—with her sharp wit, stubborn streak, and undeniable fire—makes him wonder if those pieces might be enough. Over mushroom ravioli and a bottle of wine—or two—their connection becomes impossible to ignore. But the closer they grow, the harder it becomes to hide the old wounds threatening everything they’re building. To find the love they both deserve, Rachel and Miguel must decide whether they’re brave enough to let go of the past—or risk losing each other before their future can begin. Best-selling and award-winning author Julie Navickas delivers a heartfelt story about imperfect people, second chances, and discovering that the wrong turns in life can sometimes lead you to exactly the right person. ~1st place recipient of a BOOKFEST AWARD in contemporary romance~ EXCERPT “Should I put in an appetizer while you wait?” he asks. And a laugh escapes me. “Oh, twist my arm.” I grab the menu. “If I’m going to get stood up, I might as well enjoy some calamari while it happens.” Heat creeps into my cheeks as the waiter offers a sympathetic smile. “Happens to the best of us.” And while it’s sweet of him to try, I sincerely doubt that. “I’ll put the order in.” He disappears into the kitchen and I scoop up my second glass of wine, letting the alcohol soften the sharp edges of my embarrassment and loosen the knot between my shoulders. Then I open Bumble again. Because if Tripp wants to ghost me, he can at least have the decency to confirm it. Me: I have a sneaky suspicion I’m being stood up, Tripp Erickson. At least tell me now before I spend a hundred dollars on drinks, appetizers, and dinner for my party of one. I snort at my own wit as I mutter, “Party of one” like I’m funny. “Party of one, huh?” A deep male voice jolts me so hard I nearly drop my phone. My head snaps up. And mortification floods every inch of my body. “Sorry,” I mumble as I squeeze my eyes shut. “I must look like a complete idiot.” “And why’s that?” The warmth in his voice forces me to meet his gaze. And dark brown eyes meet mine as a crooked grin tugs at his lips. The soft restaurant lighting casts a golden glow across his tanned skin as he rubs the back of his neck. Unexpected butterflies take flight inside my stomach as I choke out, “Oh, just ignore me.” I laugh nervously and cover my face with both hands. “I'm kind of a disaster right now.” “Nonsense.” His smile widens. “You’re the prettiest woman in this restaurant I have the pleasure of disappointing tonight.” Also Available- Trusting Love, |
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early 2024, she launched Toasted, the debut novel of her seven-book Love Burns Series.
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TRUSTING LOVE was an amazing tale of the bad girl's redemption. Tess almost came between other couples, first as the ex-wife of one man and then as the almost side piece to another. She was the girl you loved to hate. But her story wasn't over. Author Julie Navickas took Tess's story and added depth and emotion. Now the new and revised TRUSTING LOVE is a gripping roller coaster. If you haven't read TRUSTING LOVE yet, this is your reminder to get it today!!
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Blurb:
This new first-person rewrite brings you closer than ever to Tess and Ryan—more intimate, more vulnerable, and tangled in secrets neither of them is ready to confront. You’ll feel every spark of attraction, every hard-won moment of trust, and every devastating turn as Tess risks losing the one man who makes her believe in love again.
Some hearts recognize each other—even when they’re both still broken.
When Ryan Prescott sets foot inside the struggling Rosewood Register, he immediately senses that the newspaper isn’t the only thing falling apart. Beneath Tess Browning’s bold personality and flirtatious confidence lies a woman as wounded by love as he is. Her pain calls to something inside him, and from the moment they meet, staying away from her is no longer an option.
Between stolen moments in the hardware store and quiet afternoons beside a trout pond, their undeniable attraction deepens into something neither of them expected. Together, they begin building a relationship from the wreckage of their pasts—one teasing exchange, lingering touch, and fragile confession at a time.
But Tess is hiding more than a broken heart.
During a weekend camping trip, one careless slip exposes a crack in the carefully constructed story she’s told Ryan. Suddenly, the woman he’s falling for is also the woman who could shatter the trust he has fought so hard to rebuild.
As Ryan searches for the truth, Tess must decide whether to confess the secret that could cost her everything—or continue hiding from the past until it destroys their future.
TRUSTING LOVE is an emotional, passionate romance about two damaged hearts, one devastating secret, and the terrifying risk of trusting someone enough to love them.
~2nd place recipient of a BOOKFEST AWARD in contemporary romance~
Excerpt
I stare at the top of the tent for another second, trying to make sense of how completely my life shifted in a matter of weeks. One minute Tess and I were looking at hand tools and paint swatches together, and now I can’t picture waking up without her tucked against my side.
I don’t know how something this important crashed into my life so quickly, but lying here with Tess tangled against me, I can’t bring myself to regret a single second of it.
But when I glance down, my chest tightens. Because I catch the shine of tears gathering in her eyes. “Hey.” I push up onto one elbow, brushing my fingers gently along her cheek. “Talk to me. What’s wrong?”
She shakes her head, but her fingers slide along my jaw like she needs to touch me to steady herself. “This happened really fast, didn’t it?” she whispers.
And I almost laugh. Because yeah. That’s one way to put it. I catch her hand and press a kiss into her palm. “Yeah,” I admit softly. “It did.”
“One minute we’re strolling through a hardware store,” she says with a watery laugh, “and the next we’re sleeping together beneath the stars.”
My stomach knots. Because when she says it out loud like that, it should sound reckless. Too fast. Maybe even stupid. But instead, all I can think about is every smile she’s given me. Every sarcastic comment. Every accidental touch. Every single moment she bulldozed through my defenses without even trying. Because nothing about this feels temporary to me. No matter how fast it all happened.
“It may have happened fast,” I tell her, brushing my thumb beneath her eye, “but that doesn’t make it any less real for me.”
A tear slips free, rolling down her cheek before disappearing into the blankets between us. “It’s real for me, too, Ryan,” she whispers. “Maybe too real.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” I ask softly.
Tess lets out a quiet laugh, but there’s no real humor in it. “Like… when does the other shoe drop?” She shrugs. “When does the honeymoon end? When does the bubble burst?”
My heart aches at her words. Because I know that feeling. I know exactly what it’s like to wait for happiness to disappear the second you finally let yourself trust it.
You really have been hurt just as badly as I have, haven’t you?
I sit up slowly and reach toward the corner of the tent where her sandals sit abandoned beside the blankets.
“What are you doing?” she asks with a sniffle.
I grab one of her impractical shoes and press it dramatically against my chest. “I promise I won’t drop it.” Then I grab the second sandal and place it carefully in her hands before guiding it against her chest, too. “If you won’t.”
Her laugh breaks through the heaviness between us, soft and watery and beautiful enough to completely wreck me. And God, I’d do just about anything to keep hearing that sound.
A blonde curl falls across her face, and I reach out to tuck it behind her ear. And the second my fingers brush her skin, inspiration sparks warm down my spine. Maybe because the truth is, I don’t want this weekend to end. I don’t want real life back yet. So, I open my mouth. “How about another adventure this morning?” I ask.
She raises a brow. “Clothes on or off?”
A grin pulls at my mouth before I lean down and press a kiss against her forehead. “That,” I say, “will be entirely your choice.”
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Blurb:
This new first-person rewrite brings you closer than ever to Tess and Ryan—more intimate, more vulnerable, and tangled in secrets neither of them is ready to confront. You’ll feel every spark of attraction, every hard-won moment of trust, and every devastating turn as Tess risks losing the one man who makes her believe in love again.
Some hearts recognize each other—even when they’re both still broken.
When Ryan Prescott sets foot inside the struggling Rosewood Register, he immediately senses that the newspaper isn’t the only thing falling apart. Beneath Tess Browning’s bold personality and flirtatious confidence lies a woman as wounded by love as he is. Her pain calls to something inside him, and from the moment they meet, staying away from her is no longer an option.
Between stolen moments in the hardware store and quiet afternoons beside a trout pond, their undeniable attraction deepens into something neither of them expected. Together, they begin building a relationship from the wreckage of their pasts—one teasing exchange, lingering touch, and fragile confession at a time.
But Tess is hiding more than a broken heart.
During a weekend camping trip, one careless slip exposes a crack in the carefully constructed story she’s told Ryan. Suddenly, the woman he’s falling for is also the woman who could shatter the trust he has fought so hard to rebuild.
As Ryan searches for the truth, Tess must decide whether to confess the secret that could cost her everything—or continue hiding from the past until it destroys their future.
TRUSTING LOVE is an emotional, passionate romance about two damaged hearts, one devastating secret, and the terrifying risk of trusting someone enough to love them.
~2nd place recipient of a BOOKFEST AWARD in contemporary romance~
Excerpt
I stare at the top of the tent for another second, trying to make sense of how completely my life shifted in a matter of weeks. One minute Tess and I were looking at hand tools and paint swatches together, and now I can’t picture waking up without her tucked against my side.
I don’t know how something this important crashed into my life so quickly, but lying here with Tess tangled against me, I can’t bring myself to regret a single second of it.
But when I glance down, my chest tightens. Because I catch the shine of tears gathering in her eyes. “Hey.” I push up onto one elbow, brushing my fingers gently along her cheek. “Talk to me. What’s wrong?”
She shakes her head, but her fingers slide along my jaw like she needs to touch me to steady herself. “This happened really fast, didn’t it?” she whispers.
And I almost laugh. Because yeah. That’s one way to put it. I catch her hand and press a kiss into her palm. “Yeah,” I admit softly. “It did.”
“One minute we’re strolling through a hardware store,” she says with a watery laugh, “and the next we’re sleeping together beneath the stars.”
My stomach knots. Because when she says it out loud like that, it should sound reckless. Too fast. Maybe even stupid. But instead, all I can think about is every smile she’s given me. Every sarcastic comment. Every accidental touch. Every single moment she bulldozed through my defenses without even trying. Because nothing about this feels temporary to me. No matter how fast it all happened.
“It may have happened fast,” I tell her, brushing my thumb beneath her eye, “but that doesn’t make it any less real for me.”
A tear slips free, rolling down her cheek before disappearing into the blankets between us. “It’s real for me, too, Ryan,” she whispers. “Maybe too real.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” I ask softly.
Tess lets out a quiet laugh, but there’s no real humor in it. “Like… when does the other shoe drop?” She shrugs. “When does the honeymoon end? When does the bubble burst?”
My heart aches at her words. Because I know that feeling. I know exactly what it’s like to wait for happiness to disappear the second you finally let yourself trust it.
You really have been hurt just as badly as I have, haven’t you?
I sit up slowly and reach toward the corner of the tent where her sandals sit abandoned beside the blankets.
“What are you doing?” she asks with a sniffle.
I grab one of her impractical shoes and press it dramatically against my chest. “I promise I won’t drop it.” Then I grab the second sandal and place it carefully in her hands before guiding it against her chest, too. “If you won’t.”
Her laugh breaks through the heaviness between us, soft and watery and beautiful enough to completely wreck me. And God, I’d do just about anything to keep hearing that sound.
A blonde curl falls across her face, and I reach out to tuck it behind her ear. And the second my fingers brush her skin, inspiration sparks warm down my spine. Maybe because the truth is, I don’t want this weekend to end. I don’t want real life back yet. So, I open my mouth. “How about another adventure this morning?” I ask.
She raises a brow. “Clothes on or off?”
A grin pulls at my mouth before I lean down and press a kiss against her forehead. “That,” I say, “will be entirely your choice.”
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Best selling Christian fiction author, Melissa Koslin has something very special coming to readers. She took her first book and rewrote it as it should have always been. ENDLESS AS THE RAIN is a gripping tale of love and redemption.
While ENDLESS AS THE RAIN was released previously, the new version will be live on September 15th. Even better, if you had purchased the previous version, you can get the updated story for free on the release date.
No preorders available so just mark your calendar and get ready for an emotional Christian romance.
Blurb:
For Adriane Graham, the real question comes down to whether she’s Alec Kaden’s guest or prisoner…
If she’s a guest, then that means Alec freed himself from his family ties to organized crime and that he’s telling the truth when he says he’s protecting Adriane from dangerous men. It means they both can shake off the shackles of haunted pasts and begin anew together.
If she’s his guest, then Adriane Graham is no longer alone. She’s safe. And maybe…just maybe…she can finally find the strength to love.
But…
If Adriane is Alec’s prisoner, that changes everything.
It means his tenderness is simply a ruse to keep her under control; his kindness is just poisoned hypocrisy. It means Alec is a cruel liar, and that somehow, by some desperate way, she’s got to get out of this charming man’s well-guarded house…before it’s too late.
Troubling questions pour like fountains through Adriane’s heart…flowing…
Endless as the Rain.
Join Christian author Melissa Koslin as she explores the fine line between love and danger.
While ENDLESS AS THE RAIN was released previously, the new version will be live on September 15th. Even better, if you had purchased the previous version, you can get the updated story for free on the release date.
No preorders available so just mark your calendar and get ready for an emotional Christian romance.
Blurb:
For Adriane Graham, the real question comes down to whether she’s Alec Kaden’s guest or prisoner…
If she’s a guest, then that means Alec freed himself from his family ties to organized crime and that he’s telling the truth when he says he’s protecting Adriane from dangerous men. It means they both can shake off the shackles of haunted pasts and begin anew together.
If she’s his guest, then Adriane Graham is no longer alone. She’s safe. And maybe…just maybe…she can finally find the strength to love.
But…
If Adriane is Alec’s prisoner, that changes everything.
It means his tenderness is simply a ruse to keep her under control; his kindness is just poisoned hypocrisy. It means Alec is a cruel liar, and that somehow, by some desperate way, she’s got to get out of this charming man’s well-guarded house…before it’s too late.
Troubling questions pour like fountains through Adriane’s heart…flowing…
Endless as the Rain.
Join Christian author Melissa Koslin as she explores the fine line between love and danger.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Melissa Koslin is a fourth-degree black belt and certified instructor, with a background in multiple disciplines, including Taekwondo and Krav Maga. In her day job as a commercial property manager, she secretly notes personal quirks and funny situations, ready to tweak them into colorful additions for her books. She, her husband, their young daughter, and two feisty cats live in Yulee, Florida, where they do their best not to melt in the sun.
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Best-selling author Isobel Reed returns to her Love Burns series with perhaps her hottest hunk yet! Jack Jones evokes sinful nights with his British accent and high-end suits. But Jack only has eyes for one woman, Lucy.
Coming in ebook and print on September 8th, Burnout is the perfect way to cap off your summer. You'll want to snuggle into a sofa to enjoy this romance in one night! Author Isobel Reed's sassy dialogue and larger than life characters are best devoured time and again.
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Blurb:
She thought chemistry only existed on the page, then he set her world on fire.
The only men in Lucy’s life are fictional. Which is fine. So fine. At thirty, she is happy with her life. She has a ride or die best friend. A cute little ginger cat to snuggle with. And an apartment full of books. What more could she possibly want? Well, before Jack Jones swaggered into town, with his designer suits and British accent, the answer was nothing. But now, here he is, showing up where she works, calling her beautiful and making her question everything.
Jack Jones had it all. High-powered job in the city. Fancy apartment. Women offering to warm his bed every night. Then he blew up his life. Now, he’s in small town Wyoming, doing damage control while babysitting his sister’s kids. There is one silver lining though… Lucy Mills. He felt a spark during his first visit to Woodvalley Pines, when he’d shamelessly flirted with her at the diner where she worked. Three years on, she’s somehow even harder to ignore. She’s everything he’s been searching for. If only she’d just let him in.
Return to Woodvalley Pines one last time with this swoon-worthy opposites attract romance packed full of chemistry, charm and Isobel Reed’s signature witty banter. Burnout is perfect for fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry and The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary. Whether you’ve already devoured the other books in the Love Burns Series or are enjoying it as a standalone, you won’t want to miss this final book.
Coming in ebook and print on September 8th, Burnout is the perfect way to cap off your summer. You'll want to snuggle into a sofa to enjoy this romance in one night! Author Isobel Reed's sassy dialogue and larger than life characters are best devoured time and again.
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Blurb:
She thought chemistry only existed on the page, then he set her world on fire.
The only men in Lucy’s life are fictional. Which is fine. So fine. At thirty, she is happy with her life. She has a ride or die best friend. A cute little ginger cat to snuggle with. And an apartment full of books. What more could she possibly want? Well, before Jack Jones swaggered into town, with his designer suits and British accent, the answer was nothing. But now, here he is, showing up where she works, calling her beautiful and making her question everything.
Jack Jones had it all. High-powered job in the city. Fancy apartment. Women offering to warm his bed every night. Then he blew up his life. Now, he’s in small town Wyoming, doing damage control while babysitting his sister’s kids. There is one silver lining though… Lucy Mills. He felt a spark during his first visit to Woodvalley Pines, when he’d shamelessly flirted with her at the diner where she worked. Three years on, she’s somehow even harder to ignore. She’s everything he’s been searching for. If only she’d just let him in.
Return to Woodvalley Pines one last time with this swoon-worthy opposites attract romance packed full of chemistry, charm and Isobel Reed’s signature witty banter. Burnout is perfect for fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry and The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary. Whether you’ve already devoured the other books in the Love Burns Series or are enjoying it as a standalone, you won’t want to miss this final book.
Don't miss the final book in the Love Burns series of small-town Woodvalley Pines and the firemen of the local fire department which began with Toasted.
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About the author:
Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early 2024, she launched Toasted, the debut novel of her seven-book Love Burns Series.
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Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early 2024, she launched Toasted, the debut novel of her seven-book Love Burns Series.
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Does love and romance have an expiration date? Can you find love after loss? Those are questions many people grapple with each day but Author Jennifer Raines shares in her latest romance... you can and it will also heal your broken heart.
THE WRONG TIME FOR LOVE is an enchanting romance between two characters who have seen a lot of life. They have battled back after loss and weren't feeling very worthy of love but readers... they were.
This story really touched my heart. The raw emotion and the reality slid into my soul. Author Jennifer Raines' stories are always emotional ones that grapple with real stories and real connections.
Available now, THE WRONG TIME FOR LOVE is available in ebook and print. While it is the third book in the Anderson Sisters series, it can be read as a standalone.
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Blurb-
Love takes a loner and a grieving mother by surprise
Farm labourer, Bluey (Lachlan Murdoch), has been travelling for twenty years, constantly on the move to forget the death of his baby girl.
Dairy farmer, Helen Wilson, is barely keeping her head above water. Her fifteen-year-old son suicided and her older son flees the area looking for paid work to help keep the farm. When a neighbour gifts her three months of Bluey’s time, it’s a lifeline.
Bluey admires Helen’s fierce defence of her boys. Helen appreciates Bluey’s quiet presence and his daily acts of kindness. When desire enters the mix, Bluey worries he’s taking advantage. Helen feels guilty about forgetting her boys, even for a moment.
Commitment isn’t in Bluey’s playbook. Helen’s struggling to navigate grief. Baring one’s soul, even sharing one’s body, is easier with a deadline.
But with the clock ticking down, what risks are they prepared to take with their hearts?
Award winning author Jennifer Raines excels at the emotional slow burn love story. The Wrong Time for Love offers second chance, over forties male and female leads, forbidden love, forced proximity, and definitely no strings attached.
EXCERPT
“Morning, Helen.”
He no longer waited for her to invite him in, but he always knocked. They’d fallen into a routine, an increasingly familiar routine. An easy routine. That was unexpected. And unexpectedly companionable.
She slid a plate onto the table laden with sausages and eggs, a second with fresh toast, then returned with two mugs of coffee, taking the chair opposite him.
“Thank you,” he said, then stared meaningfully at the empty space on her side of the table. “Can I get you a plate?”
“I don’t feel like eating this morning.”
His expression told her he was torn between the age-old adage in a crisis of saying You need to keep your strength up, and his acceptance that she was an adult who could starve herself to death if she bloody well wanted to.
“I can starve myself if I want to?”
“Did I say anything?” He held his hands up in surrender.
“I could see you thinking.”
“That’s some skill, Helen. Bet you could make money off that.”
His tone suggested he was teasing her, and his slow smile helped her relax. Infinitesimally. He didn’t judge, and that made her curious about him. Why not? He was kind as well as hard-working, and that was a blessing she hadn’t known she needed.
“I’m not hungry, and I’m not starving myself either.”
“Good to hear. Although, if called as a witness, I’d have to say I’m not seeing much evidence of eating.”
THE WRONG TIME FOR LOVE is an enchanting romance between two characters who have seen a lot of life. They have battled back after loss and weren't feeling very worthy of love but readers... they were.
This story really touched my heart. The raw emotion and the reality slid into my soul. Author Jennifer Raines' stories are always emotional ones that grapple with real stories and real connections.
Available now, THE WRONG TIME FOR LOVE is available in ebook and print. While it is the third book in the Anderson Sisters series, it can be read as a standalone.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QBVNHH
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Blurb-
Love takes a loner and a grieving mother by surprise
Farm labourer, Bluey (Lachlan Murdoch), has been travelling for twenty years, constantly on the move to forget the death of his baby girl.
Dairy farmer, Helen Wilson, is barely keeping her head above water. Her fifteen-year-old son suicided and her older son flees the area looking for paid work to help keep the farm. When a neighbour gifts her three months of Bluey’s time, it’s a lifeline.
Bluey admires Helen’s fierce defence of her boys. Helen appreciates Bluey’s quiet presence and his daily acts of kindness. When desire enters the mix, Bluey worries he’s taking advantage. Helen feels guilty about forgetting her boys, even for a moment.
Commitment isn’t in Bluey’s playbook. Helen’s struggling to navigate grief. Baring one’s soul, even sharing one’s body, is easier with a deadline.
But with the clock ticking down, what risks are they prepared to take with their hearts?
Award winning author Jennifer Raines excels at the emotional slow burn love story. The Wrong Time for Love offers second chance, over forties male and female leads, forbidden love, forced proximity, and definitely no strings attached.
EXCERPT
“Morning, Helen.”
He no longer waited for her to invite him in, but he always knocked. They’d fallen into a routine, an increasingly familiar routine. An easy routine. That was unexpected. And unexpectedly companionable.
She slid a plate onto the table laden with sausages and eggs, a second with fresh toast, then returned with two mugs of coffee, taking the chair opposite him.
“Thank you,” he said, then stared meaningfully at the empty space on her side of the table. “Can I get you a plate?”
“I don’t feel like eating this morning.”
His expression told her he was torn between the age-old adage in a crisis of saying You need to keep your strength up, and his acceptance that she was an adult who could starve herself to death if she bloody well wanted to.
“I can starve myself if I want to?”
“Did I say anything?” He held his hands up in surrender.
“I could see you thinking.”
“That’s some skill, Helen. Bet you could make money off that.”
His tone suggested he was teasing her, and his slow smile helped her relax. Infinitesimally. He didn’t judge, and that made her curious about him. Why not? He was kind as well as hard-working, and that was a blessing she hadn’t known she needed.
“I’m not hungry, and I’m not starving myself either.”
“Good to hear. Although, if called as a witness, I’d have to say I’m not seeing much evidence of eating.”
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About the Author-
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand. In 2025 Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence. In 2023 Taylor’s Law --The Anderson Sisters Book 1 placed second in the RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. Jennifer has won the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire—The Anderson Sisters Book 2.
Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition for best unpublished manuscript, including in 2017(Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand. In 2025 Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence. In 2023 Taylor’s Law --The Anderson Sisters Book 1 placed second in the RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. Jennifer has won the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire—The Anderson Sisters Book 2.
Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition for best unpublished manuscript, including in 2017(Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Author Libby Kay's best selling sweet firemen romance has it all. There is a fireman for every reader but Javi may be the sweetest. He's a former playboy who loves the ladies, no matter if they are the elderly busy-bodies around town or the many women who throw themselves at the hunky firefighter. But in FLASH POINT, he's met his match.
FLASH POINT is a fun romance full of compelling characters and a great story. Readers will cheer for the exciting couple and enjoy seeing some of their other favorite characters from previous Pinegrove FD novels.
Available in ebook and print, FLASH POINT is a perfect read for the summer, whether you have read other books by Libby Kay or are just looking for an exceptional story! Get your copy today!
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1NKM4H5
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/flash-point-53
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flash-point-libby-kay/1150160458
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/flash-point/id6769785459
Blurb:
A flash of attraction, the potential for more.
Best-selling author Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance Flash Point is a playboy redemption story perfect for fans of B.K. Borison’s Lovelight series.
Javier “Javi” Ortiz never has trouble finding a date. The confident fireman enjoys the perks of no-strings hook-ups and his bachelor lifestyle. Yet when a certain blonde moves to Pinegrove, the idea of casual dating fizzles out. Javi is finally ready to settle down, but will he be able to charm his way into her life? Or will his reputation ruin his chance at real love?
Lola Peabody has given up on love. She doesn’t have time for men and their empty promises, especially with her hands full being a single mom and running her own photography business. Her plans do not include finding a man, even a charismatic fireman who treats her and her daughter like queens.
But Pinegrove is a small town, and the pair can’t stay away from each other. From photoshoots and romance book club to quiet walks in the woods, Lola and Javi spend more and more time together.
Could this be happily ever after? Or will their romance burn out faster than a five-alarm fire?
EXCERPT:
Lola was curled up in bed, a pillow waiting for him. The TV was on low, a rerun of Martha Stewart playing. When Lola caught him watching, she chuckled. “We can find something else to watch, but anytime I see Martha, I can’t help myself.”
Javi closed the distance in two long strides, sliding under the covers and pulling her flush against him. Gently, he kissed her temple. “No, leave it on.”
Lola was incredulous. “Really?”
“Really.” Tears stung his eyes. “I used to watch this with my mamá. It’s very …” Emotion clogged his throat, stealing his explanation.
Fortunately with Lola, he didn’t need words. She pulled the blanket tighter and nestled back into his arms, keeping her head down so he could see the screen. “Martha is universal,” she muttered, voice coated with sleep.
Javi kept his arm wrapped around her middle, his body tense to stop himself from blubbering. The show played on, the fatigue of the day catching up to Lola as she drifted off to sleep. This was everything, right here in this hotel room. This was more than sex and a good time … they’d just made love. And for the first time in his life, he fell asleep with a woman in his arms, and he had no intention of ever letting her go.
FLASH POINT is a fun romance full of compelling characters and a great story. Readers will cheer for the exciting couple and enjoy seeing some of their other favorite characters from previous Pinegrove FD novels.
Available in ebook and print, FLASH POINT is a perfect read for the summer, whether you have read other books by Libby Kay or are just looking for an exceptional story! Get your copy today!
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1NKM4H5
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/flash-point-53
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flash-point-libby-kay/1150160458
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/flash-point/id6769785459
Blurb:
A flash of attraction, the potential for more.
Best-selling author Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance Flash Point is a playboy redemption story perfect for fans of B.K. Borison’s Lovelight series.
Javier “Javi” Ortiz never has trouble finding a date. The confident fireman enjoys the perks of no-strings hook-ups and his bachelor lifestyle. Yet when a certain blonde moves to Pinegrove, the idea of casual dating fizzles out. Javi is finally ready to settle down, but will he be able to charm his way into her life? Or will his reputation ruin his chance at real love?
Lola Peabody has given up on love. She doesn’t have time for men and their empty promises, especially with her hands full being a single mom and running her own photography business. Her plans do not include finding a man, even a charismatic fireman who treats her and her daughter like queens.
But Pinegrove is a small town, and the pair can’t stay away from each other. From photoshoots and romance book club to quiet walks in the woods, Lola and Javi spend more and more time together.
Could this be happily ever after? Or will their romance burn out faster than a five-alarm fire?
EXCERPT:
Lola was curled up in bed, a pillow waiting for him. The TV was on low, a rerun of Martha Stewart playing. When Lola caught him watching, she chuckled. “We can find something else to watch, but anytime I see Martha, I can’t help myself.”
Javi closed the distance in two long strides, sliding under the covers and pulling her flush against him. Gently, he kissed her temple. “No, leave it on.”
Lola was incredulous. “Really?”
“Really.” Tears stung his eyes. “I used to watch this with my mamá. It’s very …” Emotion clogged his throat, stealing his explanation.
Fortunately with Lola, he didn’t need words. She pulled the blanket tighter and nestled back into his arms, keeping her head down so he could see the screen. “Martha is universal,” she muttered, voice coated with sleep.
Javi kept his arm wrapped around her middle, his body tense to stop himself from blubbering. The show played on, the fatigue of the day catching up to Lola as she drifted off to sleep. This was everything, right here in this hotel room. This was more than sex and a good time … they’d just made love. And for the first time in his life, he fell asleep with a woman in his arms, and he had no intention of ever letting her go.
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About the Author:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul.
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books, do recaps of popular book-to-screen adaptations, and interview authors. Check it out for your dose of romance!
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKay
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul.
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books, do recaps of popular book-to-screen adaptations, and interview authors. Check it out for your dose of romance!
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKay
We remember our first love. For most of us, it happened early in our life but that doesn't mean that we stopped finding love. Author Jennifer Raines has a wonderful new book coming out on July 14th. THE WRONG TIME FOR LOVE is the third book in the Anderson Sisters' series and features a later in life romance. Two secondary characters from the other books find that they have more in common than a penchant for hard work.
Don't miss your chance to fall in love with a modern middle-age romance.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QBVNHH
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-wrong-time-for-love?
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wrong-time-for-love-jennifer-raines/1150306612
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-wrong-time-for-love/id6775984100
Blurb-
Love takes a loner and a grieving mother by surprise
Farm labourer, Bluey (Lachlan Murdoch), has been travelling for twenty years, constantly on the move to forget the death of his baby girl.
Dairy farmer, Helen Wilson, is barely keeping her head above water. Her fifteen-year-old son suicided and her older son flees the area looking for paid work to help keep the farm. When a neighbour gifts her three months of Bluey’s time, it’s a lifeline.
Bluey admires Helen’s fierce defence of her boys. Helen appreciates Bluey’s quiet presence and his daily acts of kindness. When desire enters the mix, Bluey worries he’s taking advantage. Helen feels guilty about forgetting her boys, even for a moment.
Commitment isn’t in Bluey’s playbook. Helen’s struggling to navigate grief. Baring one’s soul, even sharing one’s body, is easier with a deadline.
But with the clock ticking down, what risks are they prepared to take with their hearts?
Award winning author Jennifer Raines excels at the emotional slow burn love story. The Wrong Time for Love offers second chance, over forties male and female leads, forbidden love, forced proximity, and definitely no strings attached.
Don't miss your chance to fall in love with a modern middle-age romance.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QBVNHH
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-wrong-time-for-love?
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wrong-time-for-love-jennifer-raines/1150306612
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-wrong-time-for-love/id6775984100
Blurb-
Love takes a loner and a grieving mother by surprise
Farm labourer, Bluey (Lachlan Murdoch), has been travelling for twenty years, constantly on the move to forget the death of his baby girl.
Dairy farmer, Helen Wilson, is barely keeping her head above water. Her fifteen-year-old son suicided and her older son flees the area looking for paid work to help keep the farm. When a neighbour gifts her three months of Bluey’s time, it’s a lifeline.
Bluey admires Helen’s fierce defence of her boys. Helen appreciates Bluey’s quiet presence and his daily acts of kindness. When desire enters the mix, Bluey worries he’s taking advantage. Helen feels guilty about forgetting her boys, even for a moment.
Commitment isn’t in Bluey’s playbook. Helen’s struggling to navigate grief. Baring one’s soul, even sharing one’s body, is easier with a deadline.
But with the clock ticking down, what risks are they prepared to take with their hearts?
Award winning author Jennifer Raines excels at the emotional slow burn love story. The Wrong Time for Love offers second chance, over forties male and female leads, forbidden love, forced proximity, and definitely no strings attached.
DON'T MISS ANY OF THE ROMANCE.... OUT NOW!
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About the Author-
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand. In 2025 Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence. In 2023 Taylor’s Law --The Anderson Sisters Book 1 placed second in the RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. Jennifer has won the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire—The Anderson Sisters Book 2.
Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition for best unpublished manuscript, including in 2017(Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical (regency) romance remains her comfort food when the world gets too much. Think Grace Burrowes and others.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand. In 2025 Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) Koru Awards for Best Long Romance, and third for the Overall Award for Excellence. In 2023 Taylor’s Law --The Anderson Sisters Book 1 placed second in the RWNZ Koru Awards for Best First Book. Jennifer has won the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire—The Anderson Sisters Book 2.
Jennifer’s also a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition for best unpublished manuscript, including in 2017(Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by design). She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in multiple chapter competitions. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas walking—anywhere—or while doing physical activity. Yes, Virginia, housework does have a purpose. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job. Jennifer writes a monthly blog posted on her website at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or you’ll find her at https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
