The Writer

Postcards from Paris #1

by Rebekah Dodson

Rochelle is a smart and talented journalist who has it all: good job, big house, new car. She dreams of being a writer someday, with a family by her side. But she has a secret: she's broken. Her saving grace is her best friend, Elijah, who has no idea she's in love with him. Their stars collide as they share a night of passion that changes their world forever, but there’s just one problem: Elijah doesn't remember, and he’s getting married to someone else in a week. How will their friendship ever survive this, or will it develop into something more? Rochelle is determined not to lose her best friend, even if that means she can’t have him at all.

81 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 2, 2014

About the author

Rebekah Dodson is a prolific word weaver of romance, fantasy, and science fiction novels. Her works include the series Postcards from Paris, The Surrogate, The Curse of Lanval series, several stand alone novels, and her upcoming YA novel, Clock City. She has been writing her whole life, with her first published work of historical fiction with 4H Clubs of America at the age of 12, and poetry at the age of 16 with the National Poetry Society. With an extensive academic background including education, history, psychology and English, she currently works as a college professor by day and a writer by night.

Reviews

[Laurie Beemer · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5- I thought that this was a great start to an awesome series. When she realizes that the man she loves has no memory of the most amazing night ever what is a girl to do but run to Paris. Rochelle and Elijah both made mistakes but will the separation make the feelings stronger, or will someone else get in the way of happiness. This is a book that is not full of laughs and romance, not saying that there isn't any but this is a story that shows the importance of letting go to find something lost. Thank you for allowing me to read this and write about it.

[Ashley Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

adored it although it didnt have the hea i normally love. it kept me wanting to read each chapter and the characters were really well developed. cant wait to read book 2

[S.A. Molteni · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Writer" by Rebekah Dodson is a well-written and interesting novella.

The story begins where Rochelle, who is a journalist, has a great desire to become a writer/author. Her friend, Elijah is very supportive of her dreams and encourages her. Rochelle would love nothing more than to be more than just friends with Elijah, but he is engaged to be married soon.

After spending th night with Elijah, Rochelle realizes that he has no memory of what occurred and vows to keep the secret from him and his fiancée. Rochelle then decides to go to Paris to write and to get away from her unrequited love.

The plot is very good and the characters are realistic. The cliffhanger ending was unexpected, but it made me want to go and purchase the next book in the series, "The Runaway". Which, in fact I just did.

Thanks for the entertaining read, Ms. Dodson. Looking forward to more from this very talented author.

[Wade Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rebekah Dodson Great romance. Since I was involved in the publishing of this one I won't give a faux review, other than to say it's a great story and if you're looking for a new read, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This first in a series of novellas by Rebekah Dodson was a fast-paced easy read and leaves the reader anxious to continue the series.

Only quibble, was that in some parts it could have done with a better proofreader.