Hello lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Linda
Charles and her new book, “A Reason to Stay”!
For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click
on the banner above or any of the images in this post.
Be sure to make it to the
end of this post to enter to win a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Linda
and to increase your chances of winning!
Thanks for stopping
by! Wishing you lots of luck in this
fabulous giveaway!
A Reason to Stay
by Linda Charles
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GENRE: Contemporary Western
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BLURB:
Rachael,
a successful lawyer in Sydney, returns to her foster family and the only place
that ever felt like home: Mindalby, to help with the failing family business,
the town’s bakery. With the cotton gin’s closure, all businesses are
struggling, and it looks like the only option is to close up the bakery and
hope to sell. But when Rachael returns, she realises that her skills give her
other options: refreshing and revitalising the bakery and a chance to rekindle
her love of baking.
Irishman,
Mike O’Malley is a staying kind of man, looking to settle down in Mindalby with
a woman who loves the wild country and wants to get involved in the community.
Rachael is not that girl, but the attraction is hard to deny. Determined to
show Rachael that Mindalby can be a home, he draws her out into the community
and deeper into his life. But when it comes time to make a decision, can he
trust Rachael to risk her heart?
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EXCERPT TWO:
‘Sorry,’
she said. ‘I don’t play ball.’
He
hugged the ball close to his chest. He understood that. None of his sisters
were into sport either. But, he loved his sports; it was a major part of his
life.
‘What
do you play then? I’m up for anything.’
She
rubbed her hands against the afternoon chill, as her clear blue eyes met his.
His heart hammered. They were the prettiest eyes he’d ever seen, and if he
wasn’t careful his concentration would take a serious hit, and he’d sound like
some daft prick.
‘I’m
not very sporty. How did they go?’
Mike
shook his head. ‘Another loss,’ he all but whispered.
She
gave him a soft smile. ‘Oh, that happens. Are you having a reconnoitre with
them?’
His
lips quivered, but he couldn’t hold back. He let out a belly laugh.
She’s
gorgeous. A one-off.
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GUEST POST:
~Things I Love~
I loved
living in the Hunter Valley in NSW with Brian.
Watching
the buildup of windy, blustery, stormy weather.
Body
surfing.
Wearing
jackets with jeans.
The
colour purple.
Sitting
in a plane just prior to take-off.
My black
knee-high boots.
Planning
holidays.
Checking
out Dymocks (bookstore) in Sydney.
Sitting
in a comfy lounge with a good book.
~Things I Have Trouble With~
Keeping
a tidy desk.
Going to
work when my head is full of good ideas.
Exercising.
Excessive
hot days.
Snakes.
Ironing.
Entering
a room full of strangers.
Public
speaking.
Reading
road maps.
Keeping up with my
‘to do’ list.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Linda Charles is a
contemporary romance writer who lives in Newcastle in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
She was born and raised in Sydney where she studied and taught drama for many
years. She loves to read, travel and enjoys a good conversation. Following a
move to the Hunter Valley she started to write her own stories. Linda is a
member of the Hunter Romance Writers, Romance Writers of Australia, and Romance
Writers of America.
You
can visit Linda at her Webpage; or follow her on Twitter; Facebook, or
Pinterest – see links below!
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Linda will be awarding a $15 Amazon or B/N GC to
a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Linda ~ It is so great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ally,
DeleteThank you! and thank you for hosting me. It's great to be here and I love your webpage. It's got a lovely feel about it.
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteHi Rita, I hope you get a chance to read it. I certainly enjoyed writing it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful book, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Victoria.
DeleteGreat cover.
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