The Mirror
by Karla Brandenburg
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GENRE: Contemporary Romance
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Note: The book will be on sale
for only $0.99.
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BLURB:
When
Sandra Meyer's violent ex-boyfriend returns to sleepy Edgarville, Illinois, she
turns to the man who stood up to Nick Benedetto back in high school. If brawny
Garth Benson will pose as her boyfriend on social media, maybe Nick will leave
her alone. Sandra adores Garth, but she doesn't want any more ties to
Edgarville. Now finished with a decade of dedicated service as her mother's
caregiver, Sandra is planning her exit from this one-stoplight town.
Garth is firmly
rooted in Edgarville with the family monument business and a trophy shop that
will need a "mom" to his "pop." Garth has wanted Sandra
ever since he slugged Nick more than ten years ago. Her secrets run deep, as do
the strengths that he admires within her, but whenever he tries to move their
casual flirtations from talk to dating, she backs away.
Small town life has
strangled Sandra as effectively as Nick tried to when they were in high school.
Garth might be the one man who can protect her from Nick, but what he expects
in return is too much. On top of that, her deceased father’s unexpected
appearance in the mirror of her new home exposes long-held secrets that will
change Sandra's view of her family and hometown forever.
When the last tie
holding her to Edgarville is cut, Sandra runs as fast as she can, but the world
outside her small-town community isn’t all she expects.
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Excerpt One:
“Why do you care what happens to me?” Sandra asked.
Not the question he was expecting. How honest should he be?
He considered the safe answer but figured the truth would be best. “Why does
the warmth of the sun make you feel good? What makes the moon and stars so
fascinating? And yet some people don’t even notice a clear night sky.” He
leaned over the table. “I notice you, Sandra. The person you are. You might try
to hide from everyone, might think they only see the girl you’re rumored to be,
but I happen to know I’m not the only person who sees the real you.”
“Garth…”
He shook his head. “No, you asked. And in case you decide to
be embarrassed about kissing me, in case you think that was a mistake,” he
paused to decide if continuing down this path would be a mistake. He’d gone
this far. “We joke around, tease each other, but truth is often hidden behind a
joke. What I feel for you, Sandra, is no joke. I’d like to think I understand
you, which means I’m not going to betray your trust in me by taking advantage
of you. But if you want me,” he spread his arms. “I’m all yours.”
“Garth,” she said again. Her pupils were dilated, and her
eyes reflected the heat he knew was buried deep inside, but she didn’t make a
move. “You mean a lot to me,” she said softly. “I’d hate to lose that.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Karla
Brandenburg is the author of contemporary romance, including her award-winning
paranormal MIST series. Raised on the gothic romances of Victoria Holt and the
horror of Stephen King, she is an avid reader and is a member of the Romance
Writers of America. Karla is a card-carrying cookie-holic, enjoys baking and
travel.
Interview:
Interview:
Where are you from? Born and raised in Illinois. As far afield as I wander, there’s
no place like home (although I’m likely moving out of the state in the very
near future!)
Tell us your latest news? I’m really excited about the newest release, THE MIRROR! The Epitaph series has been a fun ride, and I’m currently working on the fourth in the series.
When and why did you begin writing? I started writing at a VERY early age, but didn’t get serious about it until my late 30’s. Why? As one of my friends tells me, I get cranky when I’m not writing. It has always been a part of me. I have a very active imagination, and writing gives me an outlet.
When did you first consider yourself a writer? When I published that first book! I’d been writing most of my life, but it wasn’t until I got organized and got serious that I owned up to it.
What inspired you to write your first book? I was recovering from oral surgery and watching In the Shadow of Vesuvius, a special about Pompeii. I’ve always been interested in Pompeii. I even did a term paper on it in school. Right after, Raiders of the Lost Ark came on and my imagination exploded. I drew a parallel, had my A-HA moment and decided it was time to get serious. I had a story and I had to write it!
Tell us your latest news? I’m really excited about the newest release, THE MIRROR! The Epitaph series has been a fun ride, and I’m currently working on the fourth in the series.
When and why did you begin writing? I started writing at a VERY early age, but didn’t get serious about it until my late 30’s. Why? As one of my friends tells me, I get cranky when I’m not writing. It has always been a part of me. I have a very active imagination, and writing gives me an outlet.
When did you first consider yourself a writer? When I published that first book! I’d been writing most of my life, but it wasn’t until I got organized and got serious that I owned up to it.
What inspired you to write your first book? I was recovering from oral surgery and watching In the Shadow of Vesuvius, a special about Pompeii. I’ve always been interested in Pompeii. I even did a term paper on it in school. Right after, Raiders of the Lost Ark came on and my imagination exploded. I drew a parallel, had my A-HA moment and decided it was time to get serious. I had a story and I had to write it!
What would you like my readers to know? Authors LOVE to hear from their readers, even
if you don’t like their books. They like to know what they’re doing right, what
they’re doing wrong, where they’re connecting or disconnecting. A reader
comment makes a HUGE difference when writer’s angst kicks in and sometimes is
that missing piece of information that makes everything come together.
Connect with
Karla:
Web page:
https://www.KarlaBrandenburg.com
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/AuthorKarlaB
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GIVEAWAY
Karla
Brandenburg will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN to a randomly drawn winner via
rafflecopter during the tour.
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