Title: HEART STORMS
Author: N. Christine Samuelson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book Blurb:
When one woman and two men are drawn together by losses from lies, secrets, cheating spouses, divorce and abandonment, the last thing any of them want is love or a relationship. But their lives collide in a perfect storm of heartbreak and ruin, betrayal and love. As they move into and through the emotional storm of their lives, destiny brings them together in extraordinary ways. Will they be destroyed or transformed by their fates?
In coastal South Carolina, their story plays out with them working at an enchanting oceanfront Victorian inn. Mystical moments and twists of fate inspire the characters’ lives and helps them on their journeys. Their passionate triangle must be broken for them to move on, but who ends up with whom, or do they, and when?
PRAISE FOR HEART STORMS:
“Heart Storms is a page turner! …volatile, emotional and intense love triangle! …The author beautifully draws you into a natural and emotional landscape that leaves you wanting to know more!” - Amazon Review
“Heart Storms delivers: N Christine Samuelson delivers a heart wrenching, yet life affirming tale of love, betrayal and ultimate redemption…Through a flowing script, Samuelson takes you into the [characters’] lives …it’s well worth the read.” – Goodreads review
“5 Stars…Tragedy and love and hope…presented in a beautifully written story. I love the way the author handled Jade’s attraction to both men… The setting was fabulous… Nice twists and lots of emotion. I couldn’t wait to find out how it turned out but I also didn’t want it to end. Great job!!” - Goodreads Review
“The love triangle will transform readers… a poignant finale … The many real-world issues are treated with grace and compassion … a wonderful depiction of how the heart can love many and in different ways during different times.” – InD’Tale Magazine review
“A brilliant book…and one I highly recommend…Beautifully written …” – N.N. Light’s Book Heaven
Excerpt:
Gabe smiled, a flat, frustrated smile. “…I understand. It’s just...” He took her hands and moved in close, an inch from her mouth. “I want to kiss you so much; I can already taste you.”
Jade was so attracted to him, if she let him kiss her, she didn’t trust herself not to stop. Then she did stop because it was the right thing to do.
All she had to do was picture Rick in her mind, how he was so attracted to her with his kisses and desire then backed off. If she couldn’t predict what Rick would do, this thing with Gabe was even more unpredictable. And even though Rick never followed through, she still recalled how good his body and lips felt on hers. With such confusion, she wasn’t ready for this.
She didn’t want to blow the friendship with Gabe—she enjoyed it too much. Backing away, she looked at him with complex emotions in her eyes. “We can’t do this tonight, Gabe. I’m still confused. Wouldn’t you want me to be free and clear of other people before I gave in to your extremely hot advances?”
Gabe stepped back and crossed his arms. “I suppose. I mean, yes, I do want you to be sure. And I don’t want to jeopardize our friendship. We have a really close connection, don’t you think?”
“I do.”
He touched her cheek. “Good. Let’s take it slow, keep enjoying our friendship and see where it goes.”
“Perfect. Sounds like a perfect plan.” Like you, Gabe, perfect in so many ways. But she let her sentiments go as he walked toward the door, leaving her for the night with her body revved for intimacy but hungry for love. After hearing Gabe’s history, she wondered if he was even capable of deep love. Men made advances for many reasons, especially needing sexual fulfillment. It was easy to confuse sexual intimacy with real emotion or love. Gabe was a complicated man. So was Rick. And therein was her dilemma.
But better to live with a dilemma than move too fast and get involved in another disastrous heartbreak. None of them deserved more heartache in their lives.
Buy Links (including Goodreads and BookBub):
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Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B07T2N1V85
Apple Books (itunes): https://books.apple.com/us/book/heart-storms/id1468510355
Barnes/Noble (Nook): www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1132053729
What’s your favorite thing about autumn:
Autumn comes late in the coastal south—cool, fall temperatures don’t arrive until late October, leaves turn peak color in late November—perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving. But it is no less valued. The crisp, cool air replaces the heavy heat and humidity of summer bringing new vitality and clarity to everything. I love the scent of wood smoke in the air, the abundance of apples and pumpkin-based foods and hot drinks. Fall for me is time to get outdoors, shop at fall festivals with great food, cozy up at night with blankets and hot drinks in front of the fire. My favorite time of year.
What inspired you to write this story:
Writers write what they know, and I had some personal experience with these kinds of relationships. I wanted to explore the very highs and lows of loss, heartbreak, fear of relationships, and how love can be a healing force no matter how much we resist it. The characters are very relatable, damaged yet caring, so deserving of a better life, and I was inspired to write a story of the tearing down and hopefully the ‘coming back’ to life. And of course, I love writing stories set by the sea in lovely places. This novel has it all.
Giveaway –
One lucky reader will win a $100 Amazon gift card.
Open internationally.
Runs September 1 – 30, 2024
Drawing will be held on October 1, 2024.
Author Biography:
Christine writes contemporary novels of love, life and relationships involving the eternal bonds that transform lives and transcend time, death, and place. Creativity and writing have long been part of her award-winning careers in graphic design, advertising and newspapers. In writing fiction, she explores the joys and triumphs, the tragic and magic of life and love that readers relate to.
Her characters are realistic, fresh and relevant with stories that include mystery and some mysticism. They are written in a unique voice and partially influenced by life experience which inspires the diverse settings, characters, and authentic storylines of her novels.
Living in coastal South Carolina, Christine finds the land and sea are constant sources of inspiration. She hopes readers will be inspired to look at life and love through a different lens and realize that no matter their circumstances, we all share similar stories in our lives and hearts.
Social Media Links:
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/N.-Christine-Samuelson/e/B07B8VT9BB
Website: https://www.NChristineSamuelson.com
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My favorite part ofFall is the cooler weather. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Thank you, Christine, for sharing your book in our Fall Into These Great Reads Bookathon!