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So excited to announce that my Harlequin Heartwarming book, His One and Only Bride, is a finalist in the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards. Thanks to the First Coast Romance Writers RWA chapter!

I'll let you know when the winners are announced.

Hello everyone!

I'm so excited about the release of The Lawman's Secret Vow, the first book in the new Meet Me At the Altar series. It is available August 1, 2018.

I had so much fun writing about the Matthews brothers in The Bridal Bouquet, that I had to find a way to give each one their own story. Each is a member of law enforcement and each is very single. But all that is about to change.

When their widowed mother decides she is ready to start dating again, the brothers aren't thrilled. But when they can't find any background information on the man in question, their trouble antennas go haywire. Who is this man? And why is their mother being so secretive about him?

In the first book of the ser...

Hello everyone. So thrilled to announce my next Harlequin Heartwarming release, His One and Only Bride.

Here's a sneak peek.

He never thought he’d see her again.

After being reported missing, and presumed dead, globe-hopping photojournalist Mitch Simmons never thought he’d see his estranged wife Zoe again. Yet here he is, back in their coastal Florida town where Zoe is mayor. Turns out she isn’t the only one he left behind.

Discovering he has a baby son awakens thrilling new emotions in Mitch. And there are his still-powerful feelings for the high school sweetheart he vowed to love and honor forever. Thankfully, they’ll have the chance to find the love that was always ...

Yes, you read that right. Christmas is almost here. Stories from Christmas Town, Maine, that is.

On October 10, 2017 Heartwarming Holiday Wishes will be released. 10 stories, connected by magical stockings and romance, all for 99 cents. What an awesome treat!

Doesn’t everyone love surprises for Christmas? Especially if it comes inside a stocking hanging from the mantel on Christmas morning? What about a stocking that contains puzzle pieces sure to touch the heart? If you’re a romantic, this is the perfect holiday gift for you! Find out more in The Christmas Window, one of the novellas in the collection.

Widow CeCe Walker has her hands full taking care of her nephew and staging ...

I'm pleased to announce the Prism Book Tour for The Wedding March. You can see the dates here. Prism Book Tours

The tour is a mix of reviews and excerpts from the book featured on difference blogs every day.

Tour Schedule

March 13th: Falling Leaves
March 14th: Reading Is My SuperPower & Book Lover in Florida
March 15th: Hearts & Scribbles
March 16th: Christy's Cozy Corners
March 17th: The Silver Dagger Scriptorium & Bookworm Lisa
March 18th: Rainy Day Reviews
March 19th: Heidi Reads...
March 20th: Katie's Clean Book Collection, Mel's Shelves & Rockin' Book Reviews
March 21st: Wishful Endings & Getting Your Read On
March 22nd: underneath the covers & Hardcover Feedback
March 23rd: Harlie's Books & Becky o...

The Wedding March is now available!

I had such a wonderful time writing this book. The characters were so much fun to create and the story took off as I sat at the computer each day. I hope you enjoy Cassie and Luke's story. Welcome back to Cypress Pointe!

The help only he can offer…

Cypress Pointe, Florida, is a long way from LA, where pop singer Cassie Branford needs a hit to prove she's not a two-album wonder. But her case of writer's block could be over when the struggling songwriter meets Luke Hastings at a family wedding.

The legendary musician walked away from success at the height of his career. Yet Luke is already inspiring Cassie with his dedication to building a permanent comm...

I'm pleased to announce that the March Harlequin Heartwarming authors are offering a giveaway to celebrate the releases of our new books.

http://heartwarmingauthors.blogspot.com/2017/02/love-is-blooming.html

First up, we have our preorder/purchase sweepstakes as a way to say thank you to our readers. One lucky person will receive a spectacular Love is Blooming Potter's Passion Prize Pack consisting of a solid-wood, hand-made planter box, brimming with treats for gardening enthusiasts, a garden tool set, tote and folding seat, thirteen “ever-blooming” blacked-eyed Susan garden stakes, three pairs of garden gloves, 25,000 Harlequin My Rewards points, and three previously-released, ...

I'm pleased to announce that I have four copies of THE WEDDING MARCH available in a Goodreads Giveaway. Click here to enter: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_choose_address/222315-the-wedding-march

The help only he can offer…

Cypress Pointe, Florida, is a long way from LA, where pop singer Cassie Branford needs a hit to prove she's not a two-album wonder. But her case of writer's block could be over when the struggling songwriter meets Luke Hastings at a family wedding.

The legendary musician walked away from success at the height of his career. Yet Luke is already inspiring Cassie with his dedication to building a permanent community outreach center for troubled teens. Volunt...

No matter how many times I get a book of my newest release books, I get a thrill.

Today my March copies were delivered. After months of working on a book, them months of production time before I get my hands on the finished product, it feel s like forever. Until I open the book, see the beautiful cover and breathe in the scent of my print book. It's awesome and humbling at the same time.

I'm excited to share with you today and will be even more excited when the book comes out on March 1. Until then...

I'm so excited to celebrate the release of A Heartwarming Holiday on October 11, 2016.

Look for fifteen new stories set in Christmas Town Maine.

My story, Cooking Up Christmas,, is in Book 2.

Here's an excerpt.

Gabi navigated through town as she headed back to the resort grounds.

“I like it here,” Simon said, looking out the window as they cruised down Main Street. The city workers were attaching light-up star decorations to the lampposts. Holly had already been hung on the white-picket fences surrounding the town square. “Even if everything revolves around Christmas.”

“What? You don’t like the holidays?”

He shrugged. “As much as anyone, I suppose...