Deal Sharing Aunt: Love Finds A Way Box Set Book Sale, Guest Post, and Giveaway

Love Finds A Way

Boxed Set

Four unconventional love stories, from popular and bestselling romance authors,
(Margaret Ethridge ~ Karen Booth ~Kare Stivali ~ Holly Gilliatt)
each with sequels from Turquoise Morning Press

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BRING ME BACK by Karen Booth

Claire Abby was a starry-eyed teenager when she fantasized that British rock star Christopher Penman was her boyfriend. More than twenty years later, she's about to fall in love with him for real.

“Fast-paced, sexy and altogether irresistible. A flat-out fabulous read!”–New York Times Bestselling author Celia Rivenbark

“Ms. Booth has hit a home run with this riveting story that’s full of life, trials and tribulations, joy, but most of all, love.” –5 stars and a recommended read, BlackRaven’s Reviews

“If you are a fan of drama, humor and heart with a wonderful blend of bittersweet and delicious sensuality, then you need to read Bring Me Back. I’ve added it to my absolute favorites, the ones I curl up with when I’m down and need to remember to love and laugh and believe in magic.”–5 Stars, The Book Tart

Included on the Top Ten Romances of All Time list by Patience Bloom from Harlequin. An All-Romance bestseller.

Karen Booth is a Midwestern girl transplanted in the South, raised on 80s music, Judy Blume, and the films of John Hughes. A former music industry exec, she loves to write about the world of backstage passes and band dynamics.

CONTENTMENT by Margaret Ethridge

Fifteen years after saying “I do”, Tracy Sullivan feels lost in a tangle of marriage, family, home, and career. Poised on the verge of losing it all, she embarks on a quest to redefine her life. With the help of a few good friends and the enduring love of her husband, she discovers that while happiness fleeting, contentment can last a lifetime.

“The story is honest, well told, and so sweet. I loved it.” –5 stars, Amazon bestselling author Jennifer Johnson

“You'll want that Hollywood ending that never happens in real life. What you will get a story that is so true to real life that it'll make your stomach twist and your heart hammer.” –5 stars, Another Look Book Reviews

“This is story-telling at its best.” –5 stars, Amazon customer review

“Have you not read Margaret Ethridge? Hop to it! Although she is a new author, her work is consistently intriguing, even while writing different romantic genres.” –Booking It

Margaret Ethridge is the Amazon bestselling author whose stories of life and love have made her a fan favorite and a Booksellers Best finalist.

MEANT TO BE by Karen Stivali

Sometimes you're already committed to the wrong person when fate finally brings you the right one. Daniel and Marienne's friendship has helped them weather every hardship---now they're both secretly wondering if it can survive a first kiss.

Best Books of 2012 –Literati Literature Lovers (Meant To Be and its sequel Holding On)

Books That Rocked My World 2012 –Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

“Meant To Be is simply an amazing story that is heartwarming and genuine, it is one that will make you believe in soul mates.” –5 stars, Jersey Girl Book Reviews

“If you're looking for engaging, soulful characters, enough drama to take you through a myriad of emotions that entail everything from laughter to anger to crying, and enough passion to make you sizzle in all the right places, then Meant To Be is the book to read.” –5 stars and a Recommended Read, BlackRaven's Book Reviews

Karen Stivali is a multiple award winning author of contemporary and erotic romance. She writes novels about love...like real life, only hotter.

′TIL ST. PATRICK’S DAY by Holly Gilliatt

Over the course of one winter, three best friends encounter what happens when love doesn’t go

according to plan.

“With the author's ease of putting words on paper, the story flows through your mind, connecting on a deep emotional level. You will find yourself hoping, gasping, shedding a tear or two and smiling with happiness as the story unfolds.”

–Literati Book Reviews

“Gilliatt creates characters who you connect with… The reader is placed in the middle of these three women’s lives; you experience their ups, their downs and their own journey of self-discovery.” –BestChickLit.com

“The main theme of this novel was friendship, but it’s followed very closely by love—and not just romantic love. …It’s fantastic.” –5 stars, Pink Fluffy Hearts

Holly Gilliatt writes funny, heartwarming tales of love and friendship. She is the author of two published novels with a third due out in July.

Guest Post:

Thank you, Deal Sharing Aunt for having me on your blog today! I’m so excited about this Love Finds a Way boxed set, and honored to be a part of it with such a great group of writers. I think all the stories have a different feel, but they all have humor and of course—love. Each of the books explores women at different points in their lives…some are married, some single, some in transition. My book has a little of all of that.

’Til St. Patrick’s Day is a heartfelt but humorous look at the lives of three best friends in their late twenties: Jayne, Karen and Claudia. This is the first book in the St. Louis Sisters Series, and is centered more on Jayne’s journey. Book #2 is due out in late July and emphasizes where Karen’s life is going. Book #3 will release in 2015 and focus more on Claudia.

I thought it would be fun to learn a little more about these women and an interesting analogy would be to look at music—one of my favorite things (besides books, of course!). So let’s view each character through the lens of different songs, to get a better feel for them. I’m going to pair them up with songs that I think characterizes them…something they would maybe even use as a ringtone. If you’re not familiar with the songs and want to hear them, just click on the song title to hear it on YouTube. We’ll also hear some songs that would represent their relationship with their partners.

Are you with me? Let’s go!

First up: Jayne Asher. I’d almost best money that Jayne has one of two songs as the ringtone on her phone. Either Happy by Pharrell Williams or if she feels like digging into the vault, it might be Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves. Both songs epitomize what Jayne is all about—positivity, good vibes, and always seeing the glass half full. And she’ll be happy to refill that glass for you, if it will put a smile on your face. If you’re in a bad mood, either of these songs or a pep talk from Jayne will get you back on track.

Her relationship with her new boyfriend, Gray Brandt, isn’t exactly as bubbly and optimistic as Jayne herself. I think either Insensitive by Jann Arden or I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt characterizes where they stand. Don’t get me wrong, Jayne’s trying to change that. But the gut-wrenching, pain-filled vocals and agonizing lyrics are something she can certainly relate to when it comes to Gray.

Now let’s do an about-face and look at Karen Taggart. Karen would definitely roll her eyes at Jayne’s ringtone. Way too enthusiastic for Karen’s outlook on life. I would expect her personal ringtone to be something more like Criminal by Fiona Apple or Sarah McLachlan’s Fear. If you don’t know them, I can tell you that they’re not exactly happy little ditties. Dark confessions of an outwardly destructive, inwardly scared woman. With a hard exterior.

And her precarious entanglement with Rick Gordon can be felt in the mood and lyrics of Dark Road by Annie Lennox or maybe Come Home by Ryan Adams. Maybe deep down she wants to give in to her feelings (although she’d never admit it)…but she just doesn’t know if she can.

Claudia Knight is a classic beauty and has timeless style and grace. To capture her with a song, I’d go with something along the lines of Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra or What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. The classic, cozy feel of these songs suit her well.

Happily married to the man of her dreams, Claudia’s relationship with Sam can be captured with the current hit All of Me by John Legend, or again with something more timeless like It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr. These songs are like buttah and are about two people that have found that elusive happily-ever-after. Now Claudia just wants a family to complete the love they share.

I thought it was appropriate to characterize these women with various songs, as the story idea itself was inspired by the John Mayer song, St. Patrick’s Day. You’ll have to read the book to find out what happens to Jayne, Karen and Claudia as they traverse the holidays and make it to St. Patty’s Day. Hope you enjoy their journey! And if you do, be sure and pick up book #2 this summer.

Thanks again Deal Sharing Aunt for having me!