Posts Tagged by Family Drama
An Absorbing & Gripping Tale with a Compelling Cast
April 19, 2013 | Filled under Uncategorized |
Kindle readers, if you’re looking for a richly developed story-line with vulnerable characters that make you laugh, cry, and cheer – look no further than today’s featured novel, Swimming Upstream by Ruth Mancini. It currently has a 4.1 star rating with 22 reviews. “Within just a few pages I was heavily invested in the lead character, Lizzie, and couldn’t wait to find out what would happen to her…My page turns were getting faster and faster as I neared the end of the book! All in all, a great read which I will be recommending to friends and family.” – Ribs Susiaho – Writer, Editor and Community Manager
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A Little About Swimming Upstream:
Lizzie has everything she thought she’d ever want, but one day she realizes that she’s far from happy. When she steps into the path of a passing car, her life begins to unravel, setting off a chain of events that prove to be life-changing. She leaves her boyfriend and relocates to London to pursue her career and reconnect with old friends. When secrets are slowly revealed, Lizzie’s life takes another shocking twist and the friendships are threatened.
Swimming Upstream is an endearing and sometimes comical tale about the punches life can throw. Set in 1990s Cambridge and London, it’s a story of friendship, love and loyalty – and the choices that Lizzie faces when the chips are down.
About the Author:
Ruth Mancini was born in South London and educated in London and Cambridge where she gained a Bachelor’s degree in languages and a post-graduate diploma in law. For several years she worked in the publishing industry before becoming a practicing lawyer, author and freelance writer.
She now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and two children. She blogs at www.ruthmancini.com and can be found on Twitter @RuthMancini1 and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ruth.mancini.author
Praise for Swimming Upstream:
“I really enjoyed Swimming Upstream. There is a nice rhythm and pace…credible dialogue, compelling protagonist, recognisable settings and good supporting cast.” – Eloise Millar, journalist and award-winning novelist
“The story is both entertaining and enlightening in equal measure. There is a poignancy which tugs at the heart-strings. As a debut novel, the book has much to commend it, and I hope to be able to read more from this talented author in future novels.” – Jo Barton, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer.
“A brilliant “chic lit” novel that is gripping and hard to put down. I found myself totally absorbed in the story and feeling Lizzie’s dilemmas… A book about life choices, coming to terms and moving on.” – Karen Marquick, blogger and reviewer.
Make sure to grab your copy of Swimming Upstream today. You’ll be glad you did.
A Story that will Resonate Long After the Last Page
April 13, 2013 | Filled under Uncategorized |
Kindle friends, you don’t want to miss today’s beautifully written family drama and our HOT NEW Release, A Widow Redefined by Kim Cano. “Not since Lisa See’s Snow Flower and the Secret Fan have I read such a complex portrayal of friendship. A Widow Redefined will resonate with anyone who has ever lost a loved one and learned how to live again.” ~ author Deborah Brown
Little About A Widow Redefined:
On a brisk Valentine’s Day in Chicago, Amy White, a young widow, visits the cemetery and makes a startling discovery: a bouquet of fresh daffodils lying on her husband’s grave. Amy searches for the stranger who left the flowers, keeping her activities a secret from her live-in mother and seven-year-old son. The search leads to an unusual friendship that transforms her world and redefines her life.
About the Author:
Kim Cano is the author of For Animal Lovers, a short story collection for kids ages 9 to 12. It also appeals to adult readers who are young at heart. 10% of the sale price is donated to the ASPCA® to help homeless pets. A Widow Redefined is her debut novel. Kim lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband and cat. To find out more about Kim visit her website: kimcano.com
Praise for A Widow Redefined:
“Inspiring! Destined to become a book club favorite.” ~ Alicia Robinson/reader review
Make sure to grab your copy of A Widow Redefined today.
A Wonderful Tale of Love and Second Chances
March 25, 2013 | Filled under Uncategorized |
Kindle friends, take a look at today’s tale of love and second chances, our HOT NEW Release, Stardust Summer by Lauren Clark. It already has a whopping 4.6 star rating with 15 reviews. “Stardust Summer is a wonderful story of family, love and lessons learned, it is a story that will touch your heart, and make you ponder your own relationships, it is a story that will resonate with you for a long time.” -Jersey Girl Book Reviews
A Brief Synopsis about Stardust Summer:
Single mom Grace Mason doesn’t believe in miracles, magic, or love at first sight. She likes the quiet life, complete with her eight-year-old son, their tiny house, and her teaching job. Then, one thousand miles away, tragedy strikes. Stardust Summer explores the complexities of forgiveness, what it means to be a family, and the fabulous possibility of falling in love – again.
What Readers Are Saying About Stardust Summer:
“This was a book I fully immersed myself in, and was sorry to see end. I’d like to spend more time on Keuka Lake.” -Liz Wodrich
“I did not want to put this story down. I was up very late one night reading this and still read while cooking and would stop cleaning to “rest” and read!” –Tobi
“Lauren is a wonderful writer who takes you, the reader, away to the nice, beautiful setting that she creates, filled with likable characters that you really come to love. Lauren has become one of my favorite authors and I definitely plan to read every book she writes.” –Susan R. Schleicher
Make sure to grab your copy of Stardust Summer today.
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