Here’s the buying link:
http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-51/Marrying-Mallory/Detail.bok

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Is Mallory Harrington jinxed because her name means luckless?

Things have gone wrong for Mallory since she was a small child. All she ever wanted was to have a complete family and live happily ever after. It appears she has it all when she marries Toby Harrington and they have a son. Unfortunately, their marriage ends when Toby has an affair with his law partner. After their divorce, Mallory doesn’t think she should ever get married again.

Mallory decides to get a surgical procedure that she’s always wanted, but meeting plastic surgeon, Doctor Seth Whitman, complicates her life. Seth realizes that having Mallory as a patient might not work. She intrigues him too much. He wants to spend more time with her, but definitely not on the operating table.

Mallory learns that sometimes faith is about accepting what can’t be changed and grabbing what God offers her. Life must go on.
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If you leave a comment on this post or any in September and up to October 11, you’ll be entered in the drawing for the gently used book giveaway!

To be entered in the October drawing, just leave a comment on any posts in September and up to the drawing on the 11th. Thank you and good luck!

LIST OF GENTLY USED BOOKS:

The Secret Duke by Jo Beverley (This book is part of a series called the Malloren World. (I don’t happen to have the other books in the series but this can be read as a stand alone book.)

No Choice But Seduction by Johanna Lindsay
The Devil Who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsay

Desperado by Diana Palmer

The Law Is No Lady by Helen R. Myers

That Holiday Feeling by Debbie Macomber, Sherryl Woods, Robyn Carr
That Summer Place by Debbie Macomber, Susan Wiggs, Jill Barnett
How to Lasso A Cowboy by Jodi Thomas, Patricia Potter, Emily Carmichael, and Maureen McKade

The following books are all by Debbie Macomber: (Some of these stories were written several years ago but have recently been reissued.)

Susannah’s Garden - published first time in 06 - very good read
50 Harbor Street
Ready for Love
Morning Comes Softly
Country Brides
Sooner or Later
Married in Seattle
Wyoming Brides
The Manning Brides
The Manning Grooms
The Manning Sisters
Dakota Born
Right Next Door

Hope you see one or more you might like to win!

I will have another release around the same time because I’ll have a story in a Christmas Anthology published by Victory Tales Press. The story is a contemporary romance.

We had a lovely Labor Day - the weather wasn’t humid and it was breezy. The pool water was only 70 degrees in the morning, so we used the heater and got it up to 78 - 80.

I’ll post the list of books for giveaways tomorrow. Now I better get back to writing.

My sister gave me tons of Debbie Macomber books plus other ones by best selling authors. Some of them I have already read, so I will be posting a list next Wednesday for my next contest. I gave away gently used books before and it was a big success. I’ll draw two winners in October.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend and hope you visit on Wednesday!

ISBN: 978-1-934657-51-5 $3.50

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Lorelei Warren is facing every bride’s nightmare—she’s been left at the altar with a “Dear Jane” letter from the groom and a church full guests. Will Draper, her best friend and the best man, wants to pick up the pieces. He’s been in love with her for years.

Now Lori has to decide where her life will head. Leaving Florida on what should have been her honeymoon in New England, questions torment her thoughts. Can she leave her old life behind and start fresh?

23K Words

Click here to buy Ceri’s book.
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ISBN-10: 0803477821
ISBN-13: 978-0803477827
$16.16 - Hardcover

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Georgie Mayer has no boyfriend and rarely goes out. In short, she needs a life. Since graduating from college and returning home, her brother s protectiveness has been in overdrive, and she hasn’t been able to have any fun, never mind go on a date. So what’s a poor particularly attractive girl to do in a situation like this? The only thing she can do: find him a woman! He’ll thank her for it in the end. That is, if his best friend Walt Somers would stop interfering with her plans. The handsome pharmacist has made it no secret that he doesn’t approve of what she’s up to. Unfortunately, having Walt hanging around does strange things to her mind, and she finds she can’t help but take a healthy interest in him. But how can Georgie entertain thoughts of the two of them together when Walt still treats her like his best friend’s little sister?

Click here to buy Jennifer’s book!

Here’s a blurb:
Sydney Smith decides it’s time to move out of her tiny apartment and become a home owner. Blake Smith, no relation and a real hottie, also wants to see the duplex. A mix-up has them viewing it together. They both love the house. There’s also some sparks flying between the two of them, or is Sydney the only one feeling that way? A highly sensual story of fun, home-buying, and more…

Rebecca says this about Your Place or Mine:
Your Place or Mine contains tastefully complete love scenes and is a mix of humor, true-to-life situations, and emotional ups and downs. Diane takes home buying to a whole new level.
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Be sure to stop by on Wednesday, I’m going to share two new fantastic releases by Ceri Hebert and Jennifer Shirk!

I sold 69 quarts, 48 pints, 11 half gallon jars, and 10 jelly jars after posting on Craigs List. I lost count how many calls and emails I received. Apparently timing is everything. Everyone seems to be looking for jars to can their summer produce. I can’t believe how I used to fill all these jars. I did keep a small number of jars in case I have anything to can in the future.

Have a terrific weekend!

Hi Kinzie! I’m delighted you’re visiting here today. Tell us a bit about your alter-ego, Kinzie Monroe, and what makes her tick?

Kinzie was born at the suggestion of one of my publishers because we didn’t want someone to pick up one of inspirational romances expecting mystery and suspense and be disappointed. At first I wasn’t too receptive to the idea but the more I thought about it I sort of liked the idea of having a split personality :-).

I love the premise of your new book, No Greater Love. It sounds like a wonderful inspirational story filled with emotion (the kind I enjoy reading), faith, and love. Please tell us about this book.

No Greater Love has many facets to it, and each one plays a vital role it the way the book comes together as a whole. It has romance, drama, salvation, and sacrifice. It gives a whole new meaning to what it means to lay down one’s life for a friend. Here’s the blurb: Attorney Kirby Shelton has met a lot of wackos in her life. But computer software queen, Leah Dalton, takes the prize. Leah, facing a losing battle with cancer, comes to Kirby with a plan to end her life on her terms. Leah invites Kirby and five of her closest friends to her estate, and offers to make one of them a multi-millionaire. All they have to do is kill her and make it look like an accident. Just as disturbing to Kirby are her growing feelings toward Leah’s ex-boyfriend, Jonas. Will one of Leah’s friends take her up on her offer? Will Kirby and Jonas’ love for one another survive the trials they face? Join Leah on an amazing journey that changes the lives of all those around her.

Your inspirational romance, Reservations for Two, has received awesome reviews. What do you do to celebrate when you get a new contract, fantastic review, or maybe meet a deadline?

I have a ritual I always do when I finish a book or sign a new contract. Go out and eat Chinese with a good friend. Boring, I know, but what can I say. I love Chinese and it helps keep me motivated.

I like your ritual - sounds like fun. Has being published changed you at all? If so, how?

Well, if you ask my friends, I’ve become more of a hermit. That’s only because I’ve had so many deadlines to meet this year. I have found I’m more motivated to keep writing though. And I’ve learned so much from some really great editors.

What advice would you give to a beginning writer?

Read a lot, write every day and never give up! Also, I have a little note on my refrigerator. I don’t know who the author is, but I have it memorized. ‘If you work hard dreams come true. Believe in yourself. Don’t let others make you doubt yourself or what you can do!’

I love your advice to believe in yourself and to never give up. It’s so true! Where can No Greater Love be purchased? And where can you be found on the web?

You can purchase the ebook here: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/18418 or print here: https://www.createspace.com/3468867. You can also find it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online retailers or you can order it from your favorite bookstore. Book blurbs, sample chapters and buy links for all my books can be found on my website: http://www.annepatrick.weebly.com. Kinzie, of course, has her own page there. And we have monthly giveaways. This month Anne is giving away an autographed copy of Lethal Dreams. Visit my News and Events page for details.

Thank you so much, Diane, for having me on your blog. You’re a wonderful friend and a very talented author.

You’re always welcome on my blog - I love having you tell about your awesome books. I’m glad we have some of the same publishers and appreciate our friendship.
Readers, enjoy Kinzie’s trailer for NO GREATER LOVE!

Amanda and I went shopping this afternoon for Sara’s birthday. We bought her a few clothes at Kohl’s. Sara will be 34 years old this Wednesday. The picture above was taken a couple of years ago by April at a Reds game. Sara is the one wearing glasses!

I went over my Christmas book so many times but finally was satisfied with the editing. I emailed it this morning to Melissa, my editor.

I started boxing up my many canning jars since I have nothing to can. I used to have lots of tomatoes to can. I also made strawberry jam when we had own own strawberry patch. I saw lots of jelly jars in the basement too. I’m thinking of putting the jars on Craigs List because I haven’t found anyone wanting my jars. I’ll keep some but seriously doubt if I will have much to can in future years. It was nice to have a lot to can when we had a large family to feed. Tom used to put out a big garden, but he’s cut it down to a smaller garden now.
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Don’t forget Kinzie Monroe will be visiting here on Wedneday. Her book, NO GREATER LOVE, is based on an unusual premise. Leah Dalton is dying from cancer with no chance of surviving it. She wants to end her life and will give make one of her friends a multi-millionaire for killing her.

When I visited and spoke to the eighth graders last holiday season at St. Louis School in Owensville, a student said he wished I had written more about Carl. I added a revealing scene in my new version about Carl while he’s in Debby’s playhouse. By the way, I had a playhouse while growing up just like Debby’s in the book. It had been a chicken coop but my dad brought it home to put in our backyard for me. I had furniture in it and enjoyed playing house with my friends. I don’t know maybe my parents wanted a break from me and that was the reason for turning it into a spot for me. A friend, Diane Porter Snyder, mentioned to me how she remembered playing in it. She seemed disappointed when she read my original book that I didn’t have the playhouse in it. I’m happy that the playhouse is now in A Christmas Gift.

I have high hopes for the new release. Readers are already asking me when the print books of A Christmas Gift will be available so they can purchase them for Christmas gifts. Isn’t that great?

If you leave any comment on my posts about my new release, I’ll be sure to send you promo stuff - I’d like to have writing pads with the cover on the front or each page. I’m checking out prices now.

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Wednesday, August 25th, Kinzie Monroe, will be here to talk about her new inspirational romance, NO GREATER LOVE! It will be a great interview from a talented author. Kinzie also writes under the name Anne Patrick!