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LOVE COMES HOME: A Collection of Second Chance Short Stories by Kristi Rose Giveaway, Book Sale & Interview

LOVE COMES HOME: A Collection of Second Chance Short Stories

by Kristi Rose | August 18, 2015

A collection of 5 sweet, heartwarming contemporary romances about forgiveness, second chances, and loving through difficult times. The perfect length books to satisfy your need to read when time is limited. Great for the carpool, waiting in line, running kids to practice, or lounging on the beach.

Book 1: Second Chances
Fourteen years ago Lorelei Parker fell in love with her best friend, Cole Williams, but instead of forever she ended up with a broken heart. Now, if they can put their past behind them, Lorelei and Cole may find a second chance.

Book 2: Once Again
Evie Barker works hard, takes care of her ailing mother, and finds pleasure in her simple life. The memory of a complicated childhood is all that remains of the old days—And good riddance.

Grady Duke blew out of town before the ink on his high school diploma was dry. A six year stint in the Marine Corps gave him a good dose of the real world. Returning home, sixteen years later, Ph.D in hand, the last person he expects to find next door is Evie.

Neither can escape the memory of one reckless summer together nor the wild attraction they still feel. But taking risks is not in Evie’s disposition. Even if Grady is the one man who can offer her the happiness she’s been missing. But he could also break her in an unimaginable way. Regardless, Grady must atone for the past and prove he’s worth a second chance.

Book 3: Reason to Stay
Shea Barker ran away on a greyhound ten years ago. Now a rising Nashville song-writer, determined to make it on her own, she’s set her eyes on everything but her past.

When her momma’s funeral forces her back to her hometown, she has no intention of staying longer than necessary. Until she meets Leo Marshall, the soft spoken journalist who sees her for who she wants to be, and suddenly a future she never expected opens up. Maybe her lyrics aren’t the only place where love is found.

Book 4: He’s the One
Having given up on the dream of a husband but refusing to give up the dream of a baby, Melinda Bane is putting her eggs into the sperm bank basket. When a fire puts her dreams on hold, she turns to her oldest friend Jared to help her through, like he always has.

Jared doesn’t mind running to help his brother’s ex-wife, Melinda, whenever she needs him. But while helping her repair her sunroom and learning of her hopes for a family, Jared has an idea of how he can fix even more than her home.

Book 5: Kiss me Again
Andee’s ten-year marriage has lost its spark. Whether it’s attending couples counseling or a BDSM dungeon, Andee will do whatever it takes to reignite the flame. But when all her measures fail and leave her frustrated, Andee wonders if anything will rekindle the fire she so desperately desires.

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About Kristi Rose

Kristi Rose was raised in central Florida on boiled peanuts and iced tea. She’s been lucky enough to travel the world but now, a wife and mother, she's resigned to traveling to the grocery store. No matter where she is, she enjoys watching people and wondering about their story. That’s what Kristi likes to write. Stories about everyday people, the love that brings them together, and their journey getting there. Kristi is a member of RWA.

Interview

1. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

When I started writing poetry in elementary school and then sketching out scenes in my notebook. When I was 13 my mom bought me a typewriter because I was addicted. The first novel I tried to write was a category romance and I was 14.

2. How long does it take you to write a book?

3-4 months to write it but at least 4-6 weeks to plot it all out. I don't plot scene by scene but I get the arc worked out and make sure my conflict is working. I've learned that the hard way :-)

3. What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

Well, I can be singularly focused which is negative for my family. When my kids are in school I use my days off to write as much and as long as I can before I pick them up. Then when everyone is home I can minimize what I do. In the summer, however, its chaos. I write when I can.

4. What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

I dictate dialogue. I feel like it comes out more natural that way. Interpreting what the computer thought I said is always a fun time.

5. How do your books get published?

I'm a hybrid author. I have one series with Lyrical/Kensington and the short story series I did on my own.

6. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

I eavesdrop on conversations. Sorry. But it's true. I can get some really interesting ideas that way. Also, tv, other books, movies, and basically what I feel like I want to read is what drives me to ideas.

7. When did you write your first book and how old were you?

I wrote my first short story when I was 13 but my full length novel was just a few years ago (40-something. A lady never tells. Wait, maybe that's about weight. a lady never tells her weight. Either way, you're not getting either of those numbers from me :-)).

8. What do you like to do when you're not writing?

When am I not writing? Or doing something writing related? Time like that exist? Hmm, maybe I grocery shop, do laundry, ride bikes with kids, clean parts of my house, throw old juice boxes from my car, and dream about doing yoga and reading.

9. What does your family think of your writing?

They think its cool but it's hard for them to see me and realize I'm working and not just sitting in my office ignoring them.

10. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

How crazy hard it is to put a book together and keep the threads going and make a full arc. Writing is hard!

11. How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

I have 2 full length's completed. 2 full lengths almost completed and 5 completed short stories. I also have several small stories I created for a magazine.

12. Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?

I think we're all constantly working to making our writing better and stronger. I'm always looking for new and helpful strategies. I love Michael Hauge's Identity to Essence lecture. It was my ah-ha moment. Also, I run a private facebook group called Women's Fiction/Romance Writers Unite. It's a safe community where writers can bounce ideas and ask for help. If you are interested in joining send me an email request to : kristirosewrites at gmail dot com and I'll get you an invite.

13. Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

Occasionally, I've been really lucky to get lots of compliments. I hear from people in the town where the stories take place. They like that.

14. Do you like to create books for adults?

Sure, I'd love to write stories for my kids as well. But I like to write what I want to read.

15. What do you think makes a good story?

The emotion of it. How invested we get in the characters journey. Those are the stories that stick with you over the years.

16. As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

Be a writer. For a while I even thought journalist. Occasionally, I wanted to be an eye doctor.

17. What Would you like my readers to know?

Actually, I would ask them what they think I should know. What do they want to see and read about? What do they miss and wish was on the shelves? What do they hate seeing authors do?

But also, I don't do this in a vacuum. I have an amazing critique group that I just lucked into (sorry, I know that's not helpful. But they are brutally honest and I am better for it).Plus, we share everything. Marketing ideas, things that work and don't. There is no one in the group trying to keep anyone down.

I also belong to two communities of writers: KickAss Chicks and Romance Writer's Weekly. They keep me on my toes with staying current and in touch or else I'd hole up in my house, write, and watch Veronica Mars, Buffy, or Downton Abbey.

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