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Aug 11, 2023 6:04 pm
HELLO ,
I have lots of fun things to share with you today!
- Introducing Fab Fiction Fridays (aka my catchy nickname for my newsletter š )
- Title reveal of Dana & Rhett's story and a sneak peek at the working blurb
- Writing update
- how you can grab a FREE ebook
- Introducing @tawnisbookshelf
- ļ»æreminder about my FREE prequel novelette
This is your first edition of Fab Fiction Friday where I share books and authors I think you'll love as well as update you on my writing journey!
TITLE REVEAL
Dana and Rhett's book is going to be...
Drum roll please š„
WHEN FOREVER STAYS
Here's the (very rough) blurb:
A surfing accident brought them back together.
Only obedience can guarantee their forever.
Dana Swann
The last year of my life has revealed a lack of purpose. Moving to Amber Island was supposed to be my fresh start, where I discover my God-given goals. But all Iāve done is job hop for the last year. My time as a fire and rescue paramedic gave me drive, but it didnāt pay the bills. My job as an accountant paid the bills, but it didnāt give me satisfaction.
If that wasnāt enough, I still canāt get Rhett out of my head. Itās been a year and the man still plagues my thoughts.
Rhett Stryker
The last year of my life Iāve been my living dream. But there is a cost to the limelight and one Iāve been forced to pay. To get away, I came back to Amber Island, the place where I surrendered my life to Christ and the only place Iāve ever felt true peace. Iām torn between two separate worlds. One in the states with people chanting my name and one on Amber Island where I'm a no body. Both lives are good in their own way, but thereās only one place I can stay.
And then thereās Dana Swann. The gorgeous brunette I tried and failed to forget.
They say God works in mysterious ways, but maybe the only reason itās a mystery is because we donāt know how to hear His voice among the noise.
WRITER NEWS
Rhett and Dana's story has been my focus over the last few months...to be fair it's been a solid 2 weeks of intermittent writing when I can. Before that I had massive writer's block, but I broke through it and we are back on track. The more I get to know these two, the more I love them. Their banter is so fun and the push and pull between these two has been so much fun.
I've written somewhere around 10,000 words so far and would like to hit about 50k. It's been a slow process but I believe in quality over quantity in my writing journey. So we'll get there!
SNAG A FREE BOOK
This year, I have partnered with several other sweet/clean/Christian romance authors where I will be sharing links to their free books! All you need to do is sign up for their newsletter and boom, you get a free book sent over to your kindle or preferred reading device!
This month's author is Regina Walker
Megan left Double Creek fourteen years ago after getting clean. A small town was a hard place to escape who she used to be. For fourteen years, she served as a paramedic in Austin. With trepidation and a secret sheās never shared, she returns to her small Oklahoma hometown to take care of her mom. Relapsing doesnāt worry Megan, but digging up the past scares her enough to make her re-think coming back to Double Creek.
Benās been living his life as though the past doesnāt matter, but the truth is, he thinks about it every day. Finally clean and sober, Ben tries to build the life he wants, despite having a failed marriage and more mistakes than he can count under his belt. Seeing Megan at his momās house is no surprise, but can his heart handle her showing up again and again?
Will Megan stay in Double Creek for her mom? Will Ben and Megan forgive each other for past wounds? Get your copy of Pursuing the Paramedic today and find out.
You can sign up for her newsletter and snag that free book here:
TAWNISBOOKSHELF
This is the place where I'll share some Christian romance books that I've recently read and recommend. Recently, I've created a "BookTok" and "Bookstagram" specifically for book recommendations so I can focus on my books on my author social media platforms. It's blown my mind how many woman have commented on my videos and said things like "I didn't know Christian romance was a thing!" "Tell me more!" "Give me recs!" and considering Christian romance has become a passion of mine...why not add another social media platform to juggle š but I'm seriously loving every second!
If you're on TikTok and interested in seeing all my recommendations:
If you're on Instagram and interested in my recommendations and reviews:
In here I will choose a book to highlight and share it with you! Every book I share here has been personally read and vetted by me.
This week's book is:
Neverending Mercy by Latisha Sexton
Returning home to Lavender Falls should have been simple.
Ruth Peterson spent her childhood trying to gain the approval of Haley Burnham and squelch her crush on Haleyās older brother, Crosby. But after years of pushing Ruth away, Haley does the unthinkable, effectively ending their friendship and ruining any chance Ruth might have had with Crosby.
Six years later, Ruth returns home, eager to make amends so she can finally put the past behind her and move on with her life. Until she learns that not only will she have to confront Haley but Crosby as well.
As devastating news is revealed and secrets are uncovered, Ruth must decide how far she is willing to go for the girl who took everything away from her.
This women's fiction with a strong romantic subplot is perfect for fans of Nicole Deese, Lynn Austin, and Susie Finkbeiner.
MY REVIEW
When I tell you I WEPT as I read this story like I've never wept before. It was such an incredible story and journey through Ruth and Crosby's lives. God's love, forgiveness, and redemption was woven through the plot seamlessly and I absolutely adored each and every moment.
If I could give this story an infinite ā¾ļø number of stars āļø I would. This book BLEW ME AWAY. The banter between Ruth and Crosby as adults, was top tier. I loved Ohio Crosby because he could just be Crosby and not everything to everyone. They are my favorite out of all of Latishaās books. I loved each of the characters and the redemption arc for a certain AWFUL character was absolutely mind blowing.
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy reading I highly recommend you give it a try. You won't regret it!
FREE PREQUEL
Caroline Davenport has avoided the island golden boy, Toby Hutchinson, at all costs. From the moment she landed in Ruby Falls, she knew she had to play it safe in relationships, and getting tied up with the mayorās son would only stir up her past. In a town like Ruby Falls, people talk, and the last thing Caroline wants is for people to talk about her and discover the reason she uprooted her life to move across the ocean to the island community of Ruby Falls.
Unfortunately for Caroline, her Volkswagen Beetle has other plans. When her signature pink car breaks down on a back road, she has no choice but to call Tobyās garage, where she comes face to face with the giant of a man sheās kept her distance from. The man who, despite his gruff exterior, wears his heart on his sleeve, a heart that has beat for Caroline since the moment he laid eyes on her.
Toby soon realizes there is more to Caroline than her beauty queen exterior. Inside, she has a heart of rose gold that hides a secret, a dark secret. Since their worlds collide in a way only God can craft, Caroline realizes just how perfect Toby is for her. With just one problem: her past.
Will Caroline overcome her fears and share her dark secrets with the man whoās captured her heart? Or will she throw away her chance at happily ever to keep her secret safe?
Find most of the answers in the sweet Christian romance: Hidden Tides.
I hope you have a fabulous day!
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