Taylor Dean's newest book - WIN A COPY!! and yes, I'm still alive 😊

Hi ,

I haven't been around for a while...sorry about that. My mum has slowly been declining, and I have been spending as much time with her as possible. As you may (or may not) know, my mum has dementia. It’s hard seeing her slowly fade. On the days she still recognizes me, it’s tender to sit with her and hold her hand, and talk about my kids and the things she does remember.

Today Taylor Dean’s book Pause releases. Taylor is a friend of mine and I‘m happy she’s finally able to share another treasure with the world. She’s had a bit of a pause going on in her life for a while, so it’s huge that this book has come about. Head on over to her page and I’m sure you’ll read all about it.

A big part of this book takes place in Venice, Italy. I’ve been there twice, once when I was expecting my youngest in 2011 and once in 2021 on a Roadtrip. It was raining so much that time, but Venice is always beautiful.

The food, the atmosphere, the gelato, the sights,… It is a real treat.

Anyways, PAUSE is a great read. So much so, I want you all to have the chance to read it too.

Reply to this email with a reason why you would like to visit Venice, Italy, and I will pick a lucky winner and gift an ebook copy of the book to you. Replies can be sent until Thursday at midnight. I'll pick a winner by the end of next week 😊

Marin and Blu, a lifetime for two.

Such a cute rhyme for our wedding invitations. Until my wedding day didn’t happen.

I felt sure my life was over, and there was nothing left for me except heartache and loneliness. I had a lot to learn. About life, love, and loss.

When I heard Blu took off on our honeymoon trip by himself, I decided to make an escape as well. I needed to pause my life, take time to heal. Breathe. Laugh. Feel the sun on my skin.

Marin and Blu, boo-hoo.

I wasn’t expecting to meet Slade Sheridan on the heels of losing the false love of my life. He erased my grief and drew a picture-perfect future of us together. I thought I knew love. Turns out, we’d never even met before. Until now.

Blu who?

But when Blu makes a reappearance, my hasty actions threaten to destroy my new love. I know which man is the one for me. I have a new rhyme planned for my life.

Marin Sheridan.

Slade’s the one for me.

Right?