Category: Roadtrip-romance - a bit of Anguish

a bit of Anguish

Book TWO!

12/12/2022

You guys, as someone who never thought she wanted to write a series, I can't begin to describe my excitement over having the second book of a series release. It's so much fun. And just look at those covers next to each other!!! I am on pins and needles waiting to see what the third one will look like with Skye and Benjamin and Boulder in the background. But more about them later.
Because today, we're still focused on Bree and Nathan.

Behind the Story: Dallas

12/8/2022

My last Roadtrip Romance book was set in several different areas, but this one is different. Roadtrip for Two isn't supposed to be a roadtrip at first.
If you remember at the end of the first book, Bree and Nathan's friends are talking them into taking their honeymoon cruise despite the engagement being called off. And they're not telling the other one, so it will be a surprise when they both show up on the same ship.
No one was expecting a hurricane to mess things up. So, when Bree and Nathan run into each other in the Dallas airport ... and get stranded by bad weather ... plans change.

Behind the Story: Nathan

12/1/2022

Nathan Hart may be one of my dorkier heroes, but that's okay. He's an accountant, you see, so he thinks in linear ways and numbers. It's just the way his mind works. And his polos and glasses only add to the persona.
Most people didn't think he and Bree belonged together anyway, with her being so fun-loving and free-spirited and him being ... well ... not. But maybe in this case, opposites attract?
Or not. Since he's the one who called off their wedding a month before the book starts. Since it was his decision, he ought to be good with it, but seeing her again brings back all the old emotions. Totally unfair since he's absolutely sure breaking up is the best thing for her.

Behind the Story: Bree

11/28/2022

Are you ready to start meeting the characters for my next novel?
Roadtrip for Two releases in just over two weeks and that means it's time to give you more information.
In the first book in this series, Destination: Romance, Bree was more of a side character. She's Katie's best friend and was one of their roadtrip trio all through college. Now, however, she gets her own trip. Or does she?
At the end of the first book, Bree and Nathan have broken up, called off the wedding, and she's heartbroken. Her friends decide to convince her to take the non-refundable honeymoon cruise to start moving past her heartbreak.
She never expects to see Nathan at the airport, with the same plans ...

Behind the Story: Caricatures

6/20/2022

If you've ever been to New Orleans, you'll know Jackson Square is one of the best places to visit. It's full of history, museums, shops, and the sidewalks often have vendors and artists. So, it was a no-brainer to have my characters exploring the area in Destination: Romance.
Of course, as an author, I get to play a little loose with reality as I describe things that happen there. When I visited New Orleans as a teen, I don't remember seeing a caricature artist there. But let's be honest, it fits. So, when my characters find one, it feels right even if it never happened to me in real life.

Ready for a Roadtrip?

6/13/2022

Tomorrow!
Tomorrow my first roadtrip romance releases, and I couldn't be more excited. Katie and Camden are headed on a trip and they want you to come with them.
Curious about where all they're going?
Keep reading because I'm including a few more fun facts about what to expect from the story. That way you'll know how to pack. ;)

And don't forget today is the last day to snag the e-book for a dollar cheaper. Just click the picture.

Behind the Story: Other Characters

6/9/2022

Of course, a book needs more than just two characters. Today, we're going to chat about a few of the other characters in my book that releases NEXT WEEK, Destination: Romance.

Bree is Katie's best friend and has been her roommate all through college. When Bree decides instead of a bachelorette party, she wants one last roadtrip with just the girls, Katie agrees to join in. And while Bree has fun, she also spends a lot of time video chatting with her fiancé Nathan. You'll get to know more about Bree in the second book in the series (releasing in December), so I won't say much more about her now.

Behind the Story: Camden

6/2/2022

Who likes to talk about the hero of a story? Well, I do, obviously. Because we're giving some insight into Camden today.
Camden works hard as a high school coach and a PRN (part-time physical therapist for an assisted living center). When his uncle offers to pay his share on a trip with his cousin Ryan, it sounds like a good plan. He didn't expect to meet someone like Katie. Especially since he's never really recovered from losing his ex-fiancee, Jen.

Behind the Story: Katie

5/30/2022

Do you ever wonder where a character came from in an author's mind? Sometimes, I wonder where a character came from, and I'm the one writing the story. My husband doesn't understand.
When I first started imagining Destination: Romance, I could see the opening scene (poor Katie) and how she meets Camden. And I could tell she wasn't gung-ho to be on this trip with Bree and Skye. But I also knew she was a loyal friend who wanted to make Bree happy with this last trip together before Bree gets married. And the more I wrote, the more complicated Katie became.

Behind the Story: Destination Romance

5/26/2022

Are you wondering if the idea behind a Roadtrip Romance came from well ... a roadtrip, you're right. And not, at the same time. Want me to explain?
Once upon a time, a long time ago (at least it feels that way with every passing year), I took a trip with two college friends over Spring Break. Good start? It only has a little bit to do with the book I wrote.
Anyway, that trip wasn't planned the best. We traveled from TN to FL and then back up to AR for a few days before back to TN and school. But what do college freshmen know about planning trips? We had fun anyway, and were young enough that the hours in the car didn't bother us. We rocked out to music, flirted with the cute guys in the car next to ours, and laughed together.

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