Contemporary Romance
Date Published: March 2019
Cassie Bowmont had what it took to succeed, at least that’s what she told herself. Hoping a change of pace and new scenery would get her creative juices flowing, she rented a beach cottage in the small town of Avenel where she could dip her pen into the steamy depths of adult romance. She didn’t need or want any distractions to thwart her progress, but she hadn’t counted on Chris Walker. After deciding that he would be a great muse for the hero in her book, she realized that a summer fling with him was just what the Book Gods ordered.
When Chris Walker spotted the small car on the shoulder of the road, his hero complex kicked in. Unable to ignore a damsel in distress, he pulled over to be a knight in a Ford F-150. He stomped through the flooded road and convinced Cassie to follow him to safety. After a goodbye wave in the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly, he figured he’d never see her again, but Fate had other plans. When their paths crossed once more, he paused long enough to notice the delight in her eyes, the playful smirk on her glossy lips, and the determination of her spirit. His heart stuttered. His brain flooded with need, and a crack penetrated the wall around his heart.
They knew the summer was all they’d have but falling for each other was inevitable. The pleasure of lust somehow transformed into the contentment of love. When a jilted lover returns and sabotages their relationship, they must decide if they will be prisoners to the past or sail into their future.
Interview
What is the hardest
part of writing your books?
Finding uninterrupted time in our house is a challenge.
During the school year, I write while my girls are at school or late at night. Over
the summer, I write while they’re swimming or hanging out with friends. I’m
fortunate that my family supports my writing addiction.
What songs are most played on your Ipod?
I love to use the music apps on my phone. When I first
started using them, one of my daughters was fixated on Taylor Swift. Now,
according to the apps, I am a country music fan. I’ve become a fan of Florida
Georgia Line, and I haven’t heard an Ed Sheeran song that I didn’t love.
Do you have critique partners or beta readers?
I am fortunate to have two beta readers. They offer their insight
and guidance regarding storyline and character development. Many thanks to Carol
and Beth for their support.
What book are you reading now?
I LOVE my Kindle app on my phone. If my eyes aren’t glued to
the tiny screen, then I have my ear buds in and I’m listening to a book. I’m currently
listening to Dare Me Again by Shelly
Alexander.
How did you start your writing career?
I’ve always thought it would be cool to write a book. In
college, (while studying elementary education) in my literacy courses, I’d
peruse the picture books and nonfiction children’s books and dream about
writing my own book. At the time, it seemed impossible, but as the internet
expanded and companies like Amazon grew, the dream started to take shape and become
a reality. When my twin daughters went to kindergarten, I set aside time each
day to write. Surprisingly, the story that unfolded in my head was not for elementary
students, but it was better suited for young adults who enjoy supernatural
thrillers. When I finished the first series, The Scintillate Series, I
transitioned to adult romantic suspense and began The Savage Security Series. Lizzy’s
Kiss is the sixth and final book in that series.
I am currently working on Dahlia’s Delights, the second book in The Flowers of Avenel series. Dahlia
Collins returns to Avenel to run her family’s bakery, Dahlia’s Delights. It
doesn’t take long for her to realize that the business if failing. As she pours
over charts and spreadsheets, she realizes that someone is sabotaging her
bakery. She enlists the help of Police Lieutenant Mark Lang. They’d been
childhood friends, but the heat between them grows as they narrow the list of
suspects and find their Happily Ever After.
About the Author
Karen Tjebben lives in central North Carolina with her wonderful husband, twin daughters, and two hamsters. When her girls left for kindergarten, Karen discovered that she needed to fill her days with something, and that was the beginning of her writing career. She loves to create worlds filled with unique characters that she hopes will delight and raise goose bumps on her readers. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and seeing the world through her daughters' eyes.
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