Title: Planting the Seeds of Love: A Novella
Author: N. N. Light
Genre: Sweet Romance, Wholesome Romance, Friends to Lovers Romance
Book Blurb:
The day her grandfather died, Sally’s life changed forever.
Twenty-two-year-old Sally Rayton returns to the family farm she deserted four years ago to bury her grandfather. Her plan: to settle her grandfather’s estate and return to her life in the city with her boyfriend, Trevor Mattson.
Her childhood friend, Jack Smith, has other ideas.
Jack convinces Sally to transform the farm into a brewery and fulfill her grandfather’s dream while keeping the Rayton Farm in the family. Sally works side-by-side with Jack while Trevor is hundreds of miles away in the city. The more time she spends with Jack, the stronger her feelings are for him. Sally’s torn between her new feelings for her best friend, Jack, and her boyfriend, Trevor.
When Trevor shows up to propose to Sally right before Christmas and finds her in Jack’s embrace, she’s unsure which man she loves. Will it be her best friend and farmer, Jack, or will it be rich, successful Trevor? City or country… only Sally’s heart knows what’s right and true.
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Excerpt:
"Thank you for inviting me to lunch, Linda." Sally looked around the Pink Ladies coffee shop. She remembered her grandparents taking her here every year for her birthday. The Johnson family ran the coffee shop; it's over thirty years old although you wouldn't guess it by its pristine condition. Pink miniature roses decorated the walls while the tables and floor were a sparkling white.
"You and the farm have been attached at the hip for months and after endless unanswered phone called, I knew I had to kidnap you for the day." Linda replied.
Sally rolled her eyes. "It hasn't been that long."
"Yes, it has. The last time I saw you was at your grandfather's funeral three months ago." She stared knowingly at Sally with a raised eyebrow.
"Three months?" Sally leaned back in her chair, thinking back. "Huh, you know I think you're right." She put her hand on Linda's. "I'm sorry for being such a bad girlfriend. With Grandpa dying and..."
"Working yourself to death," Linda interrupted. She squeezed Sally's hand. "Seriously, you work too hard."
"No, I don't." Sally scoffed.
"Or is it so you can spend night and day with that handsome Jack Smith?"
Sally blushed.
"I - I don't know what you mean." Sally picked up her menu and pretended to read it.
"You don't fool me, Sally Rayton." Linda pulled down Sally's menu. Sally met her gaze.
"You're crazy. I have a boyfriend," she pointed out.
"Uh ha, and where is this boyfriend of yours while you're working your fingers to the bone?" Linda looked around the coffee shop for emphasis.
Sally shrugged.
"He's back in the city, completing his degree."
"Listen Sally, I'm your friend and we've been through everything together."
Sally nodded.
"I know Linds..." Sally trailed off. She hated to admit it, but Linda was right. Where was Trevor? Every time he called, all he did was talk about school and how he missed her. He stopped asking how things were going on the farm. The farm became the one topic they didn't discuss: the proverbial elephant in the room.
"Why can't you see what the whole town sees? While your city boyfriend is off doing God-knows-what with who-know-whom..."
"Linda! You don't know anything about Trevor," snapped Sally.
"I know he isn't here, in this town, helping you." She crossed her arms over her bosom.
Sally's shoulders sagged.
Here's what readers/reviewers say:
"I don't usually read romance novellas (or romance in general, call me hard-hearted if you want to), but this is a sweet coming of age novel which makes you wish too could come back home." - Author Ann M. Noser
"I found N. N. Light’s book refreshingly honest in its character development while still laying out those adult themes of desire, loss of control and jealousy." - L. Paul
"For a short story, this one is so well-developed and full of wonderful characters, it was a pleasure to read. " - K. Westrope
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Author Biography:
N. N. Light is the award-winning husband-wife writing team, commonly known as Mr. N and Nancy. Books are their addiction and lifeblood.
Life is meant to be lived; cherish the exciting moments, and relish in those all too brief moments of relaxation. They are here to live their own lives, read as many books as humanly possible and live it passionately. N. N. Light's Book Heaven serves as a vessel to project their passions, and clue in their loyal readers as to what inspires them in this crazy world. So, sit back, relax, and read on.
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Readers, please take a chance and read this delightful romance.