Author’s Note: This story is an excerpt from a work in progress, Summer of Love, the 3rd book in the Timeless American Historical Romance Series of the saga of the McIntyre family as each of their members experience important historical events woven in with their story of love and discovery. On their lunch half hour,Continue reading “Wolves vs. Sheep”
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Valentine’s Day in Wartime
Author’s Note: This is an excerpt from The Sailor and The Songbird: A Timeless American Historical Romance. THIS WEEK .99 KINDLE. February 2, 1944 Dear Julie: How is my little Sis? Valentine’s Day is coming up. I bet you’re looking forward to the school dance. Do you have a date? With your pretty long blondeContinue reading “Valentine’s Day in Wartime”
I Remember It Well
Suzy and Red sat together on the couch of their family’s home, surveying the “keep” pile, deciding what to take to their new condo in an assisted living center. At the age of 88, they were both healthy but needed a facility that could take care of any medical issues that arose. But they wereContinue reading “I Remember It Well”
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Summer is a great time to soak up some sun with a good book. Start your summer reading list with a few free offers listed below. Subscribe to my newsletter on the homepage to get early access to deals. 1. COOL AND COZY SUMMER READS 2. Historical Romance Reader Magnet – Irish Eyes PrequelContinue reading “START OFF SUMMER WITH JUNE FREE OFFERS”
A Miracle in Lighthouse Cove
I sit outside my church wondering if I should go in. I hear the melodic sounds of the congregation singing Christmas hymns. It sounds much better from here than inside. Together, they combine to create a singular chorus of joy and community. But from my pew, all I hear is offbeat, out of tune shrillContinue reading “A Miracle in Lighthouse Cove”
What If? Peace in Serene Scotland
Author Note: This was a writing group challenge to write a story with a fictional “what if” scenario about a historical time or event. I am enamored with history and the idea of alternate realities. In this incarnation, a time loop changes the scenario but protects the timeline. It’s interesting to consider how choices moldContinue reading “What If? Peace in Serene Scotland”
The White City
From her first step off the el train, Maggie’s eyes widened in wonder. The newspaper accounts and word-of-mouth tales of the grand White City paled in comparison with her green eyes looking at the real thing. After seven years in America, she was accustomed to the sight of buildings tall enough to reach the sky,Continue reading “The White City”
An Unexpected Wind
Emma dreamed of visiting the Hardie Casino baths. Hardie’s two-story building with big arched Greek columns was the fanciest and the largest bathing casinos in Miami. Her mother, Carla, recently began working there as a sandwich maker, since their move from New York. Emma would sit every night entranced as Carla told her about allContinue reading “An Unexpected Wind”
NEW RELEASE: The Sailor and the Songbird
Just released the first in A Timeless American Historical Romance series, The Sailor and the Songbird. The Timeless series of American historical romance novels follows members of the McIntyre family who find love amid the backdrop of pivotal times in American history. FOR A LIMITED TIME THROUGH JUNE, I will be offering the ebook FREEContinue reading “NEW RELEASE: The Sailor and the Songbird”
There’s a Light
After a summer bonfire, newly coupled teens Josh and Sandy found themselves walking hand-in-hand on the moonlight beach in front of the old Jacob mansion on the hill. “I bet I can hit one of those windows,” Josh picked up a rock and lifted his arm. “No, please don’t,” Sandy pleaded. “That mansion has aContinue reading “There’s a Light”
SUZANNE RUDD HAMILTON 