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M.L. Pennock

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M.L. Pennock is a former journalist turned author. She attended Alfred University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and communication studies, before going on to earn a Master of Arts in communications from SUNY College at Brockport.

She lives in Central New York with her husband, four children, and Siberian Husky, Tikaani.

M.L. Pennock is the author of the To Have series.
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M.L. Pennock The series is primarily about family relationships and finding true love - but love isn't all rainbows, butterflies, and roses. There are definitely s…moreThe series is primarily about family relationships and finding true love - but love isn't all rainbows, butterflies, and roses. There are definitely struggles and obstacles each couple overcomes, but in the end those hardships make the relationships stronger.

The blossoming of the romances in each book aren't limited just to the couples involved. For instance, in the first book the main female character's sister is a huge part of the story when she becomes the victim of an attack; the main male character's brother adds to the story when he moves to the small town his brother has relocated to. There are meddling friends and parents, but there's a lot of emotion driving the meddling and it's all with good intentions.

The books are set in a small town in Western New York, which adds to the stories as the community itself is as tight-knit as the families the stories revolve around.(less)
M.L. Pennock Book five in the To Have series, which follows Caryn and Greg.
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To Have (To Have #1)

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Today kicked off my 2025 signing/event season, and despite a swag mishap, it was amazing. Chrissy’s Conventions & Creations put on such an amazing inaugural convention, I never would have known Romance in CNY was a first time event if I had no prior knowledge. She did her research and it shows. Were there bumps? … Continue reading Book Conventions: Yea or Nay? Read more of this blog post »
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