Welcome Author Nancy Sweetland!





     A big thanks to Madelyn for inviting me to her blog and giving me a chance to highlight my three-generation novel, THE HOUSE ON THE DUNES.

     Writers often say that a book they've written is "The book of my heart." This is probably mine, given that it grew from my own questions about my mother's life. It was only after her death that I realized how reticent she'd been in sharing her real feelings on anything of importance. Of course I knew details that anyone could know: where she'd been born, her age, her abilities as a talented violinist and artist, that she liked to cook - but I realized, sadly, that I hadn't been privileged to know what she really cared about. And I began to wonder: what if she had had a life far different that I could imagine? What if she'd had a secret love? Even (Heaven forbid) a love child? Was her reason for being so private that there were things in her past she didn't want known? That even my father hadn't known? And so, THE HOUSE ON THE DUNES was born.

Happy Reading,
Nancy

Here's a short summary:
Surprised by inheriting spectacular emeralds and a lavish home on Lake Michigan, Olivia Hobart is compelled to uncover the secrets of her mother’s past. Ignoring her controlling husband’s wishes, she moves into Dunes House to learn what has been concealed. But her efforts are complicated by dangerous incidents and withheld information. Is the old caretaker really blameless or the possessor of long-held secrets? Is her handsome neighbor romantically interested in her or only attempting to gain access to what has he sees as his rightful estate? Dunes House holds the answers…but will learning the truth bring to light an affair that could cost Olivia the only life she has ever known?
 

Bio:
Nancy Sweetland has been writing since the age of 13 when she received her first rejection slip and determined to become a published writer. She’s the author of seven picture books, novels for middle grade readers, and a chapter book mystery for young readers. Along with many short stories for juveniles and adults, she’s written two murder mysteries, “The Spa murders” and “The Virgin Murders,” and three adult romances, “The Door to Love,” “Wannabe,” and “The Countess of Denwick.” She lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin and loves to hear from readers.


Connect With Nancy:
See her website at http://NancySweetlandWrites.com
Newsletter signup: nancysweetland@gmail.com.
Also find her on Facebook and Goodreads as NancySweetland, Author

Linda Bradley's Montana Bound Series!

A warm welcome to Linda Bradley~
 Publishing my Montana Bound Series has been a dream come true.
Little did I know that writing these books would open so many doors. I’ve met many incredible readers, writers, and friends along the way. This adventure brought me back to a place that I remembered as a child from one of my family’s summer road trips. I remember telling myself not to forget the blue sky and now I know why.
My first trek back to Montana took me to Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley with my grown son, Trevor. Remembering that first breath of fresh air gives me goose bumps when I think about the sage, the wildflowers, and the foal that followed on my son’s heels as he ran for shelter in the pouring rain. That horse nuzzled up to my son like a long-lost friend, welcoming him home.
As a youngster I rode English and occasionally western and the riding in Montana rekindled my love for a pastime that I grew apart from. Riding to the ridge and meandering through a riverbed are magical when you’re on horseback.
My current release, Maggie’s Montana holds a special place in my heart as it was the last book my mom read in the winter of her life. She loved reading and read everything I wrote. I believe this was her favorite of the three books in this series. I can never thank her enough for everything that she has given me and even though she dances among the angels in heaven, she will be the voice in my head and the love in my heart. 

Linda

The Montana Bound Series!

Maggie's Way: Book 1 

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Middle-aged, Maggie Abernathy just wants to recuperate from cancer during the solitude of
summer vacation after a tiresome year of teaching second grade. Maggie’s plans are foiled when precocious seven-year-old Chloe McIntyre moves in next door with her dad, John. Maggie’s life changes in a way she could never imagine when the pesky new neighbors steal her heart. With Maggie’s grown son away, her ex-husband in the shadows, her meddling mother’s unannounced visits, and Chloe McIntyre on her heels, somehow Maggie’s empty house becomes home again.

 

"Linda Bradley's fresh voice will keep readers riveted from beginning to end. Bradley delivers a heart-warming story full of disarming honesty and beautiful drama...This one stands out!" -Jane Porter, New York Times and USA Today Best Seller, Author of Flirting With Forty and It's You 

 

Maggie's Fork in the Road: Book 2

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Maggie Abernathy learns that pesky neighbors John and Chloe McIntyre are moving to
Montana. The only problem is…she can’t fathom living without them now that they’ve stolen her heart. While trying to digest the news and accept John’s decision to leave Michigan, Maggie ventures to Chicago with Chloe to see Chloe’s Hollywood mother in a photo shoot, where the three kindle a quirky bond making it even harder for Maggie to say goodbye. With the support of Maggie’s meddling mother, her best friend Judy, and a surprise visit from Montana rancher Winston Ludlow McIntyre, Maggie begins to wonder which fork in the road leads home.

 

"I loved the first book in the series. This is women's fiction with a delightful voice and cast of characters. Maggie continues her story with the same eccentric cast of characters and a new adventure to grasp. If she can just let go of her fears. I love the 'feel' of this book." -Susan B. James, Author of Time and Forever 

 

Maggie's Montana: Book 3  

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Maggie Abernathy, best friend Judy, and Judy’s two young sons travel cross country to visit
John McIntyre and daughter Chloe at their Montana ranch. Maggie’s convinced herself that she’s only making the trip to fulfill her promise to visit Chloe, but once there she can’t help but fall in love with the horses, the land, the ranch, and the Montana ways of life. With Chloe’s loving antics, Winston’s gift, and a handful of wranglers showing her the ropes, will Maggie have the heart to say goodbye?

 

"Guaranteed to touch your heart. . .Maggie's Montana is a must read for women's fiction lovers. Linda Bradley's writing sings in this beautifully crafted, warm and funny story about the bonds of love and friendship." -Kim Boykin, author of The Wisdom of Hair and Palmetto Moon  

 

About Linda!

Linda’s inspiration comes from her favorite authors and life itself. Her women’s fiction highlights characters that peel away outer layers of life to discover the heart of their dreams with some unexpected twists and turns along the way. Her writing integrates humor found in everyday situations, as well as touching moments, thus creating avenues for readers to connect with her characters.

Linda has an Associates Degree in Interior Design and a Master’s Degree in Reading and Language Arts with undergraduate work in Elementary Education and Fine Arts. She wrote and illustrated a children’s book titled, The Hunter for her Master’s Degree. Linda is a member of RWA, as well as the Greater Detroit Chapter of RWA.

Linda has two grown sons, lives with her husband and rescue dog in Royal Oak, Michigan.



 

Stacy Hoff's New Release - Jockeying for You!


I’m grateful to Madelyn Hill for once again having me on as her guest, after showcasing my action/adventure DESIRE series this past February. This time around though, I’m talking about a very different kind of book—sports romance.

Sports romance is new to me, so writing JOCKEYING FOR YOU was a real challenge.  Especially since I knew nothing about horse racing, the foundation for this new story. Now that JOCKEYING FOR YOU is out, I feel like I’ve crossed my own finish line. That’s because there was a lot of information for me to learn. I spent a lot of time drafting, too, in order to express everything correctly. (Being an attorney, I get very persnickety on details. My kids call it a curse.)

Deciding when, and how, to infuse sports-specific detail was yet another challenge. Authors don’t want to overwhelm their readers. Or bore them. My goal was to give just enough facts to make the storyline understandable and believable. Yet with enough detail so the story is sufficiently “fleshed out.”

Did my plan work? I included an excerpt here. Let me know what you think. I love reader feedback!
 


A Bit About The Book!


Jake Carter is on a mission—to prove his family wrong. He may have bought a troubled horse, but he’s hired Ryder Hannon, a “horse whisperer,” to get his horse back on track.  She’s more than just a trainer to him, she’s the woman he’s been looking for.
Ryder Hannon, a thoroughbred horse trainer, has a big problem—fighting her fear of racing again. Her emotional scars run deeper than her physical ones. But her romantic feelings towards handsome, uber-rich, stable owner Jake Carter is a bigger problem.  Is Jake truly in love with her or is he using her to get back at his smug family? ­
When Jake’s jockey gets injured, he wants Ryder to race. He knows deep down she wants to live up to her family’s legacy. So why does she keep fighting him—and her destiny—so hard?

Excerpt!



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Amazon buy link: http://amzn.to/2clOJK3 

Author Misty Simon…Knows Whodunnit!

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Misty Simon…Knows Whodunnit

A little Romance, a little Mystery, A LOT of Fun!

 

 

Ivy Morris Mysteries - The Fun continues with Book 5 


Available September 2016  

It's a recipe for disaster...
Take one incurable womanizer
Mix in one pregnant mistress and one delusional fiancée
Add a dash of chef gone haywire
Stir in one newly assertive shop assistant
Toss with an amateur sleuth who doesn't want to get involved and the love of her life who is in up to the tips of his spiky hair
And garnish with a couple of detectives who are not amused.
Serves one crazy, homicidal maniac.

Ivy is back and she's stellar, except for trying to kick a nagging cold and the bad habit of being in the middle of every Martha's Point murder. Unfortunately, they're both kicking her as she is harangued by her favorite chef to find out who torched his restaurant and one of his waiters along with it. Ivy knows what she should do, but when has that ever stopped her from wading in? Only this time she could very well sacrifice everything…for love and cheesecake. 

Buy Link: http://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/4509-for-love-and-cheesecake.html
             

  Adventures in Ghostsitting  - The Adventure Begins with Book 1


Starting October 2016   

 Mel Hargrove, eighties enthusiast, is the protector of much more than random cars and broken washing machines. Each piece in her precious junkyard has a ghost attached to it. No one in Frysville is aware of the secret that’s just down the road from them, and she wants to keep it that way. But when she finds naked statues of aging townspeople in the main square, she must figure out if someone, or something, is missing from her junkyard and out causing havoc. With a host of ghosts behind her and her new boyfriend beside her, Mel is ready to take on almost anything. Almost being the operative word…

Buy Link: http://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/4604-desperately-seeking-salvage.html            


Kissinger Kisses Series - A collection of novellas that wraps it all up with Book 4 


Coming November 2016

Absolutely No Returns or Exchanges
Years ago Jocelyn Moreland fled to Kissinger with a broken heart. When she’s asked to choreograph a surprise dance for an upcoming wedding, she has no idea it will lead to Sam Locke turning her life upside down.

Designs on a Dame
Logan West’s had his eye on Adele Dame but fears it’ll cause issues if he pursues her. When they catch the garter and the bouquet, respectively, at a wedding, he starts reconsidering. Now if he could only find the right time to ask her out.

Maybe This Time
A set of unfortunate events led to Mason Nottingham missing the “Christmas” he’d hoped would get his life back on track. He wants to see his son and have another chance with his ex, Paige Barton, but he’s messed up a lot. First, he has to convince her to at least give him a chance to start making amends.

Buy Link: http://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/4657-christmas-in-kissinger.html

 

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