REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Christmas at Newport Beach

 Good morning, friends!

I have a bit of a twist for you today, as well as a confession. 

When I go searching for books I put in key words such as Christmas Novella KU romance.

What I failed to do this week was ask for romance. The first one that came up turned out to be a cozy mystery. I also seldom look at the blurb until after I've copied it to my file. I search the page count and that's pretty much it. 

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BLURB:

When the Harding sisters return to Newport Beach for the holidays, they expect cozy traditions by the sea — twinkling lights along the boardwalk, carols drifting from the chapel, and stockings hung in their beloved family home. What they don’t expect is a sealed letter hidden in the attic…a letter that whispers of betrayal, a missing heir, and the shocking possibility that the beach house they love may not belong to them at all. 

From the career-driven eldest sister to the free-spirited youngest, from the cousin no one trusts to the aunt who raised them all, each woman must face the past she’s been running from. And when old flames reappear under the glow of Christmas lights, second chances stir hearts already weighed down by secrets.

As snow falls over the sandy shores of Newport Beach, the Harding family is pulled into a web of twists and turns that will test their bonds, rekindle lost loves, and challenge everything they thought they knew about loyalty, forgiveness, and home.

While this wasn't a romance, the story was about love and family and how the love sometimes isn't what you think.

Coral Harper writes beautiful description. I could smell the salty air as the waves crashed against the shore and feel Claire's angst as she struggles figure out who is following her as she and Jake move from clue to clue trying to find answers to a twenty-year mystery and who was responsible for everything leading to her father's death. If I want to read another cozy, I'd turn to Coral Harper books in a heart beat.  Christmas at Newport Beach is Book 3 in a 6-book series. She is a very prolific writer with great titles. I encourage you to check out her Amazon Author Page link below.

I'm giving Christmas at Newport Beach...

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Coral Harper

 Good morning, friends!

Trying to get back on track between events. The writer's conference was full of great information; lots to think about. The Hearties Virtual Retreat is this weekend giving me an opportunity to apply some of what I learned. 

One thing was BIC HOK... if you know what that means, tell me in the comments. In able to treat this like a business, I have to be writing, prolifically.

Coral Harper does this well. Check out her author page in the link below to see just how she treats her writing as a business. Another thing we talked about was what image to use in place of your headshot for privacy reasons. Coral uses her logo image.

Let's learn a bit about Coral Harper

BIO:

Coral Harper is an author of feel good beach reads along with other clean and wholesome fiction. When not publishing books, Coral enjoys soaking up the sun with family and traveling the world. Be sure to check out The Seahorse Cottage, Trip of a Lifetime, Stargaze Island, and The Nantucket Estate.

You can find out more about Coral Harper by clicking any of the links below. 

FACEBOOK   GOODREADS   AUDIBLE   

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning!

I had a great time at the RSJ Convention last weekend. So much great information for both indie and traditional published/ and new folks to the romance genre. Our next conference will be in 2028, However, there are mini events planned throughout the year. I'll keep you updated.

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends!

Day two of the RSJ conference. Great session yesterday on copyright and free-use given by attorney Desarie Green. Also, great tips on self-publishing from a woman who's well-versed on the subject and has won multiple awards; Saharra Sandu. When I purchased the early bird package last July, I opted in for the recordings. I can go back and listen as long as RSJ lives.

This week is all about Summer!

Courtesy of  jade0626-beach-420173_640 on Pixabay

All my best!

~ Angela

RSJ ROMANCE WRITERS'S CONFERENCE

Good morning, friends.

I had the realization yesterday I'd not chosen Spotlight Authors or books for this week; the whole month actually.

CONFERENCE LINK

I will be in the RSJ Romance Writers' conference all this week. In preparation for the event, everything else just fell by the way. I will get the Friday Photos scheduled for your inspiration as well as the rest of the Thoughtful Monday posts. Spotlight Authors and Reviews will resume next week. 

All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

As we celebrate our Nation's 250th birthday, please be safe.

All my best!

~Angela

RETURNING TO HISTORY - Part 5

Good morning, friends.

I'm taking a step away from the Korean War history to bring you a special 4th of July Tribute.

The video below posted to YouTube nine years ago. After learning the process of bringing  Pfc. Chance Russell Phelps home was properly done, the details precise (not a Hollywood make believe), I knew things I needed to look for and include in An Ozarks Homecoming.

The story of Pfc. Phelps' return home is documented in the film, 'Taking Chance' staring Kevin Bacon. The emotional thread runs through the movie like a trip-wire. Strong, powerful, tugging at every conceivable emotion regarding the loss of life but more importantly the sacrifice our men and women are ready to make to insure our freedom. 

You can rent or purchase a copy of the full movie HERE.

All my best

~Angela