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Today I’m sharing another Romance novel (I know, shocking).  It’s a contemporary novel called “Tell Me No Lies” by one of my favorite authors, Gail Kenneddy.  I’d have to say this one kept be reading throughout the night, and I think I finished it in one sitting.

It’s not a long read, only about 200 pages, but its a fun one.  I’d recommend it for a quick trip to the beach, a long plane ride or a cozy night on the couch.  Take a look at the description:

Book description:

tellmenolies_Very late on a foggy night, Cori Latham returns home and accosts a burglar in her home. Much to her chagrin, the burglar turns out to be one of Enterprise’s finest, Lieutenant Tucker Malloy. But even more shocking is the realization that she and this man share a past.

Tucker Malloy, the object of her girlhood crush.
Tucker Malloy, her older sister’s boyfriend.
Tucker Malloy, the man her family wronged.

She had buried her haunted memories until now…fourteen years later when fate sent Tucker crashing into her life. Ashamed of the evil deed Tucker suffered at the hands of her family, Cori, a widow with a seven year old son, takes comfort in the knowledge her name and girlish appearance have changed. Although she tries to avoid him, the constraints of small town life and mutual friends conspire against her.

As their friendship progresses to sizzling sparks, she wonders if Tucker crossed her path for a purpose: to provide a chance to make amends and purge her guilt. Torn between loyalty to her sister and her newfound desire for Tucker, Cori fights her feelings.

Keeping Tucker means telling him the Truth.
Tell the Truth and risk losing him.
Could he ever forgive her once he knows her secret.

 

You can grab it on Amazon.  Enjoy

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This is another romance book, but it’s a collection of short stories.  Some of my favorite ways to pass a commute or a lazy morning.

SUMMER SOLSTICE isn’t your average collection of romantic short stories. With a gritty look at the true side of love, Julia Ann Charpentier takes you into the worlds of obsession and reality, heart-wrenching and painstakingly portrayed with a deft hand at understanding the complexities of relationships. Loves lost and loves regained, she paints a picture of love in its glory and its calm, silent end. From a woman reuniting after many years with an old lover to a ghost who refuses to accept that he no longer exists, Charpentier ignites the senses in every slice of life.

You can grab it here (although its limited availability).

Here are some reviews:

***** 5 Stars from Affaire de Coeur!
Fantasy in blonde and denim, with deep brown eyes. Ghost with long slender fingers, in a uniform from a long-ago war. Apparition of past love, superimposed on the present. Romantic interludes with perfect, or not so perfect strangers. Love stories. Hate stories. Sex stories. Summer Solstice is an eclectic mix of short stories by writer and reviewer Julia Ann Charpentier, with one common thread… a fascinating command of language and emotion which imbues her characters with shimmering life. This short story collection is a treasure trove for the discriminating reader of paranormal and literary fiction. Spellbinding.
— Rickey R. Mallory, Affaire de Coeur

*** 3 Stars from Inscriptions Magazine!
SUMMER SOLSTICE is a collection of short stories that mixes ghosts and romance…. the author uses excellent descriptive language and immediately draws the reader into each scene. The book is mysterious… in a way that entrances the reader.
— Brette McWhorter Sember, Inscriptions Magazine

 

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