Elle Linder's Blog
July 17, 2019
NEW RELEASE: Love, Honor, Respect
Book three in the Faithful Falls series released today and I'm excited for everyone to read about Luke and Julia's wedding! This novella is short, sweet with lots of heart! I hope you enjoy it! XO ~ Elle
May 31, 2019
Join Elle's Reader Group
Welcome to June!
Are you as excited as I am for summer? Have you built your summer TBR list? I'd love to hear what your reading and chat about books. Come check my Facebook group Elle's Romance Ravens. It's a group for ravenous readers.
I'd love to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/54456...
Are you as excited as I am for summer? Have you built your summer TBR list? I'd love to hear what your reading and chat about books. Come check my Facebook group Elle's Romance Ravens. It's a group for ravenous readers.
I'd love to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/54456...
May 5, 2019
Love Me, Lauren is now AVAILABLE
☆♡Love Me, Lauren♡☆ is book two in the Faithful Falls series and it's available on Kindle. Coming soon to other book retailers and paperback.
This steamy, small-town series is meant to be read in order as it's a continual series much like your favorite TV drama.
♡Faithful Falls series♡
* Luke Hamill: Before Faithful Falls prequel
1. Stay With Me, Julia
2. Love Me, Lauren
3. Love, Honor, Respect (wedding novella coming July '19)
4. Trust Me, Tiffani (releasing in Aug '19)
Happy reading!
Faithfully yours, Elle
This steamy, small-town series is meant to be read in order as it's a continual series much like your favorite TV drama.
♡Faithful Falls series♡
* Luke Hamill: Before Faithful Falls prequel
1. Stay With Me, Julia
2. Love Me, Lauren
3. Love, Honor, Respect (wedding novella coming July '19)
4. Trust Me, Tiffani (releasing in Aug '19)
Happy reading!
Faithfully yours, Elle
February 10, 2019
Stay With Me, Julia is AVAILABLE!!!
I am excited to announce the first book in the Faithful Falls series is now available! Are you a Robyn Carr fan? A Toni Blake fan? How about Susan Mallery fan? Are you looking for a new small-town romance to fall in love with?
If you like cozy, sexy, steamy romances with the right balance of tension and flawed characters, this book is for you!
Add "Stay With Me, Julia" to your TBR list today!
Stay With Me, Julia
The Faithful Falls series is an ongoing series that takes you along for an enjoyable and sometimes unpredictable ride with memorable characters that love big despite the challenges life throws there way.
Faithfully yours,
Elle
January 11, 2019
Creating a Fictional Town/Part 1 -- Setting
What's your favorite fictional town in a book/book series?
My fictional town, Faithful Falls in Stay With Me, Julia is near and dear to my heart. Northern Idaho is my heaven on earth. Four seasons, picturesque mountains, pine trees, and lakes. Charming little towns and friendly locals that warm my heart. One day, I hope to move back!!
As the story unfolded, the resort in Dirty Dancing, inspired me a bit when I created Brook Trout Resort, one of the main settings in the book. Not so much the dancing part, although there is a scene or two with some dancing *wink-wink,* it was the overall feel this well-beloved romance movie gave me every time I watched it (I stopped counting after my 20th time).
When I think of Brook Trout Resort it gives me the warm, gooey feelings Kellerman’s Hotel gave me in the 80s cult classic. I see ‘Baby’ sitting in a corner, Patrick Swayze walking in looking sexy and determined, and I hear him say, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner,” and I swoon…
I’ll tell you now; there will NOT be a big dance finale in Stay With Me, Julia. Luke, my hero, and resident lumberjack would rather carry Julia straight to bed than lift her above his head in front of the town at the end of the book.
And in 30 days, you’ll get to read how the story ends. Add Stay With Me, Julia to your TBR list today!
XO ~ Elle
My fictional town, Faithful Falls in Stay With Me, Julia is near and dear to my heart. Northern Idaho is my heaven on earth. Four seasons, picturesque mountains, pine trees, and lakes. Charming little towns and friendly locals that warm my heart. One day, I hope to move back!!
As the story unfolded, the resort in Dirty Dancing, inspired me a bit when I created Brook Trout Resort, one of the main settings in the book. Not so much the dancing part, although there is a scene or two with some dancing *wink-wink,* it was the overall feel this well-beloved romance movie gave me every time I watched it (I stopped counting after my 20th time).
When I think of Brook Trout Resort it gives me the warm, gooey feelings Kellerman’s Hotel gave me in the 80s cult classic. I see ‘Baby’ sitting in a corner, Patrick Swayze walking in looking sexy and determined, and I hear him say, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner,” and I swoon…
I’ll tell you now; there will NOT be a big dance finale in Stay With Me, Julia. Luke, my hero, and resident lumberjack would rather carry Julia straight to bed than lift her above his head in front of the town at the end of the book.
And in 30 days, you’ll get to read how the story ends. Add Stay With Me, Julia to your TBR list today!
XO ~ Elle
December 29, 2018
A FREE short story
Can you believe 2019 is just around the corner? To celebrate, I have a gift for you! 🎁
I wrote a special prequel for my new Faithful Falls series just to give you a little nibble about Luke, the male protagonist of Stay With Me, Julia (releasing Feb 10th!).😍
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This short story isn't a required read but who doesn't love MORE details and information??? So with that in mind, I wanted to tempt you with Luke Hamill: Before Faithful Falls.
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To get your free copy, sign up for my newsletter on my website. I promise to not junk up your inbox! Once you do that, you'll get a link. Follow it to receive your free story. You'll also be given a choice to download it in a PDF format or to your preferred device/eBook reader. Easy-peasy!
Wishing you a safe New Year.
Happy Reading! 💖
XO ~ Elle
LINK --> http://geni.us/SignUpGetAFreeStory
I wrote a special prequel for my new Faithful Falls series just to give you a little nibble about Luke, the male protagonist of Stay With Me, Julia (releasing Feb 10th!).😍
.
.
This short story isn't a required read but who doesn't love MORE details and information??? So with that in mind, I wanted to tempt you with Luke Hamill: Before Faithful Falls.
.
.
To get your free copy, sign up for my newsletter on my website. I promise to not junk up your inbox! Once you do that, you'll get a link. Follow it to receive your free story. You'll also be given a choice to download it in a PDF format or to your preferred device/eBook reader. Easy-peasy!
Wishing you a safe New Year.
Happy Reading! 💖
XO ~ Elle
LINK --> http://geni.us/SignUpGetAFreeStory
December 10, 2018
Announcing: Stay With Me, Julia!
I can't begin to express how excited I am about this book! It's the first of MANY in the Faithful Falls series and will be available for your reading pleasure two months from today (2/10/19)!
This series will have it all! Crazy, loveable characters and some not so loveable. You can expect realistic drama in the small tourist town where the locals run the show, and some are a bit eccentric. The stories are heartwarming, but I'll warn you, some scenes might make you blush!
Stay With Me, Julia is available for pre-order on Amazon. Also, in the coming days, I'll announce how you get a free copy of a short story I've written about Luke Hamill, the male main character. He's on the cover. Isn't he pretty?
This series will have it all! Crazy, loveable characters and some not so loveable. You can expect realistic drama in the small tourist town where the locals run the show, and some are a bit eccentric. The stories are heartwarming, but I'll warn you, some scenes might make you blush!
Stay With Me, Julia is available for pre-order on Amazon. Also, in the coming days, I'll announce how you get a free copy of a short story I've written about Luke Hamill, the male main character. He's on the cover. Isn't he pretty?
October 26, 2018
Prevailing Love is available Oct 28th!
I'm happy to announce,
Prevailing Love
, book two in the Love Transcends series will be available Oct 28th!
Naturally, I love all my stories, but there is something sweet and enduring about Faith and Cole, they give me all the feels.
In this story, childhood abuse can affect the future when ignored or when lies are believed instead of seeing the truth. Cole only wants to protect Faith, but in fact, he is hurting himself and her.
Cole and Faith can't deny their love for each other but fighting the past isn't easy. Fear is a strong driving force in this story, and when confronted, only then can it be conquered. It will take forgiveness to pave the way for them to have a future together and they will learn their love is stronger than they realize.
Add Prevailing Love to your reading list today!
Naturally, I love all my stories, but there is something sweet and enduring about Faith and Cole, they give me all the feels.
In this story, childhood abuse can affect the future when ignored or when lies are believed instead of seeing the truth. Cole only wants to protect Faith, but in fact, he is hurting himself and her.
Cole and Faith can't deny their love for each other but fighting the past isn't easy. Fear is a strong driving force in this story, and when confronted, only then can it be conquered. It will take forgiveness to pave the way for them to have a future together and they will learn their love is stronger than they realize.
Add Prevailing Love to your reading list today!
October 9, 2018
Redemptive Love is available. What's next?
It's hard to believe my second book is published! Currently, it's available on eBook only. Once I complete all five stories, I'll release a paperback of all five novellas!
The next book in the line up is, Prevailing Love. A sweet and steamy story about the sacrifice we make for those we love and the obstacles life puts before us.
Prevailing Love deals with the mental scars of physical abuse during childhood. Though healing comes, fear may still reside inside a person, such as Cole. That fear can get in the way of a full life—and love. Cole's fears may steer his course but will Faith's love be the anchor he needs? Will, her love for him, eliminate his demons and overcome his fears? What will it take for Cole to believe he isn't a monster like his father?
You can get the answers when you read Prevailing Love, available October 28th!
To read or add Redemptive Love, the first book in the Love Transcends series to your TBR list, follow the link... Redemptive Love: A Second Chance Romance Novella
XO ~ Elle
The next book in the line up is, Prevailing Love. A sweet and steamy story about the sacrifice we make for those we love and the obstacles life puts before us.
Prevailing Love deals with the mental scars of physical abuse during childhood. Though healing comes, fear may still reside inside a person, such as Cole. That fear can get in the way of a full life—and love. Cole's fears may steer his course but will Faith's love be the anchor he needs? Will, her love for him, eliminate his demons and overcome his fears? What will it take for Cole to believe he isn't a monster like his father?
You can get the answers when you read Prevailing Love, available October 28th!
To read or add Redemptive Love, the first book in the Love Transcends series to your TBR list, follow the link... Redemptive Love: A Second Chance Romance Novella
XO ~ Elle
October 5, 2018
Redemptive Love, a story about double-standards.
As I’m gearing up for the release of Redemptive Love on Sunday, Oct 7th, I wanted to share a little bit about the double-standards that come between Kate Valencia and Joseph Guerrero.
They were high school sweethearts—best friends since middle school—but that relationship slowly developed into love. Since they were both from the same religious and Latin culture, they believed they were a perfect match.
But one night changed that for them and ended their relationship.
Flash forward ten years: Kate and Joseph’s paths cross and old feelings surface after being deeply buried for years. They both had held onto their feelings with a death grip. For Kate, it was the anger and pain of Joseph’s betrayal. For him, it was the regret of his stupid teenage mistake that cost him the love of his life. Now, what were they to do?
Well, rekindle their love, but as mature adults!
And so they did. As they rediscovered each other, Kate reveals to Joseph that she had slept with more than one man.
Some might think, “Eh, one guy or a few guys, no biggie.” But to Joseph, he still thought of her as his pure, unblemished Katie. And he didn’t take it so well.
The double-standard hit Kate hard. Why was it okay for Joseph to be with an unlimited number of women but it was blasphemy that she had been with several?
It came down to their upbringing—their cultural beliefs. But let’s be honest: double-standards are in every culture and every community. It justs presents itself differently.
In my Catholic-Hispanic family, I was raised to stay a virgin. Anything less was frowned upon. While on the flipside, my brothers could have as many conquests as they wanted because “they had needs” or “men are different.”
Pretty effed up, right?
Redemptive Love is a story based on cultural beliefs. But let me say, not every Latino has had the same experience as I did. Regardless, double-standards are in every culture. We hear about it constantly on social media and in the news. In my large family, these beliefs have not faded much in the last one-hundred years.
I believe change can happen with awareness. One by one, we can make a difference in how we raise our sons and daughters. And this starts with unconditional love and acceptance. Then, forgiveness. And in the case of Kate and Joseph, healing must occur for their love to be redeemed.
Add Redemptive Love to your TBR list today to find out how Kate and Joseph get a second-chance at love.
They were high school sweethearts—best friends since middle school—but that relationship slowly developed into love. Since they were both from the same religious and Latin culture, they believed they were a perfect match.
But one night changed that for them and ended their relationship.
Flash forward ten years: Kate and Joseph’s paths cross and old feelings surface after being deeply buried for years. They both had held onto their feelings with a death grip. For Kate, it was the anger and pain of Joseph’s betrayal. For him, it was the regret of his stupid teenage mistake that cost him the love of his life. Now, what were they to do?
Well, rekindle their love, but as mature adults!
And so they did. As they rediscovered each other, Kate reveals to Joseph that she had slept with more than one man.
Some might think, “Eh, one guy or a few guys, no biggie.” But to Joseph, he still thought of her as his pure, unblemished Katie. And he didn’t take it so well.
The double-standard hit Kate hard. Why was it okay for Joseph to be with an unlimited number of women but it was blasphemy that she had been with several?
It came down to their upbringing—their cultural beliefs. But let’s be honest: double-standards are in every culture and every community. It justs presents itself differently.
In my Catholic-Hispanic family, I was raised to stay a virgin. Anything less was frowned upon. While on the flipside, my brothers could have as many conquests as they wanted because “they had needs” or “men are different.”
Pretty effed up, right?
Redemptive Love is a story based on cultural beliefs. But let me say, not every Latino has had the same experience as I did. Regardless, double-standards are in every culture. We hear about it constantly on social media and in the news. In my large family, these beliefs have not faded much in the last one-hundred years.
I believe change can happen with awareness. One by one, we can make a difference in how we raise our sons and daughters. And this starts with unconditional love and acceptance. Then, forgiveness. And in the case of Kate and Joseph, healing must occur for their love to be redeemed.
Add Redemptive Love to your TBR list today to find out how Kate and Joseph get a second-chance at love.
