SECOND BRIDE DOWN by Ginny Baird Copyright © 2022, Excerpt with Permission from Entangled   Who was the old man with a mustache teetering his way up to their shop? He held a bouquet in one hand and wielded a cane with the other. A slew of raindrops speckled the shoulders of his raincoat and silvery gray hair. “Mr. Mulroney?” Nell asked on a gasp. Matthew Mulroney was as sweet as the day was long, but he was also ancient. He’d run the Majestic B&B with his late wife Eugenia for years before she passed. He still operated it on his own, in deference to her memory, but had cut way back on accepting reservations and was advertising for extra help. “He must be pushing eighty,” Charlotte said. “But isn’t that adorable?” She winced, and Misty knew that she’d caught her red-handed at something. “What did you do?” She advanced on her sister. “Does this have anything to do with that photo you took yesterday?” Charlotte took a giant step backward. “I’m thinking…yes?” “Nell raised a hand. “Let’s consider the positives—” “Positives?” Misty asked aghast. “Like what?” Charlotte tugged on the power crystal that she claimed kept her focused and…

1–What is the title of your latest release? A COSMIC KIND OF LOVE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? An astronaut and an event planner’s worlds romantically collide when she accidentally stumbles across the video diaries he recorded aboard the International Space Station. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I wanted to set the book in a city that was modern and fast-paced as a polar opposite to what my hero had experienced living on the ISS for five months. New York City seemed like the obvious and fun choice. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely! There are facets of Hallie’s personalities inspired by a few of my friends. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Smart, sexy, and honorable. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned what life is like for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? Yes, I edit every chapter after I write it and then once the full draft is complete, I go back and re-edit the whole thing in its entirety before I send it…

Jennifer Vido: What inspired your new holiday release, THE CHRISTMAS LETTERS? Jenny Hale: I actually came up with the title first and then built the story around it. There’s something about Christmas that makes me nostalgic. I wish my grandparents were still around to share the holidays with us, so I thought it might be interesting to write a story where Nan, who’s passed on, is able to contribute to the holiday through her old letters.   Jen: Why is Elizabeth Holloway leaving her life behind in New York City to return home in the Great Smoky Mountains?  Jenny: After a rocky twelve months romantically, her boyfriend of seven years has decided that they should break up, right at Christmas. (This was the second idea that came to me after the title: what if finding her Prince Charming was the exact opposite of what she thought? Her boyfriend is uber-wealthy, buys her all the things, and they live in a penthouse in New York. A lot of times, in a romantic story, that’s the ending. What happens if it’s the beginning and it totally falls apart?)   Jen: What is Elizabeth’s first impression of Paul Dawson? Jenny: She’s emotionally and…

Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Elle Kennedy!   Writes: About second chances, forgiveness, undeniable chemistry, and happily-ever-afters. In Elle’s latest book, BAD GIRL REPUTATION, former bad girl Genevieve comes home for a family obligation, ready to leave her reputation (and ex) in the past. Easier said than done, though. Evan’s not ready to let the passion between them go, and he’ll do anything to prove to Gen that they can be good together, even if he has to turn over a new leaf himself. Too bad their past has a way of coming back to haunt them…   About: When not busy writing romances full of bromance, banter, and bad-ass heroines, Elle loves to spend her time in quaint coastal towns and on the beach, swimming with her dogs, or catching up on her favorite true-crime shows and podcasts.   The perfect reader for Bad Girl Reputation loves: Second chances Drama and angst Undeniable chemistry Redemption stories Friends who’ll have your back All the feels   What to expect…

1–What is the title of your latest release? ONCE UPON A DECEMBER 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Astra visits the Milwaukee Christmas Market every year with her closest friends. This time, she meets Jack, a familiar and attractive baker. What she doesn’t remember is that she has met him many times over the past 15 years but has forgotten because Jack’s bakery is in a magical place where time works differently, and visitors have no memories of it. But this year, she starts to remember… 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Once the idea for a magical Christmas market popped into my head, I knew I had to put it in downtown Milwaukee. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely! Astra is a librarian, so we could talk books for days! 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Sweet, strong, unforgettable. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? That kringles (a danish pastry) were originally in a pretzel shape but evolved into an oval when Danish bakers realized everyone’s favorite parts were the sections with the most filling. An oval design allows every bite to…

1–What is the title of your latest release? RECKLESS FORTUNE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Contemporary mail-order bride in Alaska with the rugged bush pilot! 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The book is the second in my Fortunes of Lost Lake series, so I knew it would take place in Alaska in the vibrant and remote little community we first meet in last year’s Bold Fortune. But this book also involves even more of a survival challenge in the form of a plane crash… so there’s a whole lot more Alaskan wilderness, too! 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely. She’s unflappable, making her exactly the person you’d want in an emergency – and she’s also a lot of fun to have around in non-emergency situations, too. I’m not sure she’d have a lot of use for ME, though, as I don’t have all (any) of her homesteading or survival skills! 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Hot. Hot. Oh yes, and… HOT. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned a LOT about small planes and the fearless bush pilots who…

1–What is the title of your latest release? CHRISTMAS IN BLUE DOG VALLEY 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? If you like small towns, very bad sheepdogs, and displaced city gals, then this is the book for you. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I wanted to pick a place that is colder than Missouri, where I live, but I also wanted to pick a place I knew a bit about. Wisconsin it was! 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. Goldie is smart, hilarious, and an absolute mess. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Well, I kind of did that in the above question. Whoops! 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I used to think that my characters needed to have a “dark past” in order to be interesting, but I learned that isn’t necessarily true, and it’s important that the main character is someone that people can relate to and root for. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I used to wait until I was completely done, but I realized while writing this book that…

Readers often ask me what inspires the romances I write. Sometimes, I draw from a certain historical event for my historical romances. Other times, I take things that motivate my characters, weaving in their goals, and that anchors a story’s plot and conflict. For my current Maple Cove small-town contemporary series, I drew inspiration from my trip to the Oregon coast last summer. I stayed in Seaside, where practically everyone in town goes down to the beach each night to watch the spectacular sunsets. We did day trips to nearby coastal towns such as Cannon Beach, where we saw the famous Haystack Rock, and Ecola Beach State Park, where we hiked near the Cape Meares lighthouse. A huge hit was our tour of Tillamook Creamery, where we saw various cheeses being produced and ate grilled cheese sandwiches & ice cream at the end.     I enjoyed the laidback feel and the rugged beauty of the Oregon coast and decided to create my own town there. In my research, I discovered five trees grow well along the coast and surrounding towns, one of them being the Oregon (or bigleaf) maple. I’d also seen several coves as we walked along various…

1–What is the title of your latest release? DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? After butting heads, an event planner doing his best impression of a dude-bro and a wedding officiant who doesn’t believe in romantic love begin an enemies-with-benefits arrangement as wedding bells chime around them. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The heroine, RJ, was a character in my last novel, The Fastest Way to Fall which is based in Chicago, but I wanted to move RJ to a new location and decided on North Carolina. I like the idea of RJ making her way in a new place and finding her footing, but also the fictional town where Lear grew up and where he visits his great uncle is based on my late great uncle and aunt’s home in Sylva, NC. In fact, Uncle Harold is based on my uncle, who passed on in the last couple years. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Yes! I want to hang out with RJ, learn from RJ, and definitely have her in my corner. She’s tough, funny, and fiercely protective of those…

Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Jennifer Snow!   Writes: Steamy contemporary romance with humor and heart set in small towns with a cast of quirky, lovable characters!   About: Slightly neurotic, cat-lover, fueled by too much coffee who loves to write about fun, quirky, flawed people finding their perfect happily-ever-afters.   What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: Is not allergic to cats Likes stories that make them ugly cry Enjoys fall cozy nights with pumpkin-spiced lattes in front of the fire. Can carve a great pumpkin design Can forgive a heroine for her flaws Loves a swoon-worthy, devoted, loyal hero   What to expect if we’re compatible: Real, relatable, flawed but lovable characters Settings that make you want to visit Friendships that warm your heart Sexy scenes that make you blush Laugh out loud moments (maybe not so many in this particular story) A well-deserved happily ever after A LOT LIKE FOREVER by Jennifer Snow Blue Moon Bay # 3 Whitney Carlisle has everything under control—or…