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Imperfect Timing
Bad Timing, Bad Husband, and Big Surprises It’s 1997 in sunny LA, and Chloe has just arrived from Dallas, ready to conquer the golden coast and the real estate leasing market. She finds herself in a competitive field where contacts are everything. Unfortunately, Chloe has none. But she’s a quick study and goes from floundering to zeroing in on effective business strategies, while meeting an intriguing and very hot city planner, Zane Shepard. The two discover an arousing lust/love attraction with strong chemistry, eventually transforming it into the almost-perfect relationship. As Chloe’s career continues to soar, Zane is getting restless working for the city. After a year, Chloe is ready to take the next step in their relationship, but Zane is not so sure.. After months of sleepless nights, Chloe moves on, blaming her split with Zane on bad timing. She was ready to commit and he wasn’t. Keyed into her new mantra about picking future mates with matching timelines, she packs up her damaged heart, returns to Dallas, and quickly lassos a new romantic But in love and relationships, everything is not as simple as a mantra. Eventually, everything Chloe thought she’d learned about love unravels and she finds her good-timing philosophy severely tested.
328 pages, Paperback
Published April 21, 2021
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Bobbie Candas
6 books241 followersYes! My latest novel, Falling From the Nest, is now out. It reads as a stand alone novel but also serves as a sequel to The Lost and Found of Green Tree. It's been so much fun breathing life into the characters of Sarah and Jo-Jo Anderson as they fall into adulthood.
It’s 1946 and a sense of optimism is spreading across America. Falling From The Nest is a coming of age story about twins, Jo-Jo and Sarah. Jo-Jo pounds the pavement of Midtown Manhattan hoping to make her way in the entertainment business, while her twin, Sarah, struggles as a misfit at the University of Iowa. For readers who enjoyed the Lost and Found of Green Tree, you’ll be happy to know that Mariah and Nanette make a few pivotal appearances in this novel as well.
If you haven't read it yet, please check out my historical fiction novel, The Lost and Found of Green Tree which jumps into the drama and adventures of Mariah and Nanette, two compelling, determined, and ambitious young women, navigating the challenging economic times of the Great Depression. Although both are from the same small town of Green Tree, Iowa, their paths diverge quickly as life takes them on very different journeys.
In the mood for a contemporary dramedy? Try Welcome to Wonderland--a novel about the acceptance, growth, and love unexpectedly discovered by three complicated and diverse characters, Violet, Turner, and Rosario. I hope you'll fall in love with these three people like I have. The novel is set in Dallas, Texas and covers some difficult issues but it's also filled with humor and a few tears as well.
Ready to dive into some romance littered with life's complications? Take a look at Imperfect Timing, a mature romance about second chances, bad husbands, and the complications of the real estate business.
If you’re ready for adventure and romance, try Luck, Love, and a Lifeline. It features a recently graduated fashion designer’s struggles with her career and love life as she winds her way through the design district of NYC to the Caribbean islands, with a lot of headwinds along the way.
I'd love to hear your feedback and welcome your honest reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
A little about me:
I'm a Texas girl: Grew up in San Antonio, went to school at UT in Austin and earned my degree in Journalism. I eventually settled in Dallas where I raised a husband, a few cats, and two kids. My husband and the cats will probably disagree on who raised who, but I'm always a sucker for a robust discussion. For years I was involved in retail management, but I have untangled myself from the world of clothing and shoes, and immersed myself in my true passion--writing fiction and taking deep dives into the lives of my characters.
When you can pry my fingers off the keyboard, I've been known to imbibe in a few glasses of wine and have been spotted forking into decadent desserts while gathering with friends and family. Put me on a shady deck or an umbrella-covered patio, with a table full of opinionated know-it-alls, a spicy margarita, and I'm in my happy place. I've also been known to jump at the opportunity of taking unexpected trips to far-away places.
But I'll always make time for writing and reading, with a stack of novels ready and waiting on my nightstand, and a few always sleeping patiently on my Kindle. I bounce around genres, and I'm usually up for a good recommendation. So, let me know what you've enjoyed reading lately. I can be reached via Messenger on FB or on my FB author page--Bobbie Candas. I look forward to hearing from you!
It’s 1946 and a sense of optimism is spreading across America. Falling From The Nest is a coming of age story about twins, Jo-Jo and Sarah. Jo-Jo pounds the pavement of Midtown Manhattan hoping to make her way in the entertainment business, while her twin, Sarah, struggles as a misfit at the University of Iowa. For readers who enjoyed the Lost and Found of Green Tree, you’ll be happy to know that Mariah and Nanette make a few pivotal appearances in this novel as well.
If you haven't read it yet, please check out my historical fiction novel, The Lost and Found of Green Tree which jumps into the drama and adventures of Mariah and Nanette, two compelling, determined, and ambitious young women, navigating the challenging economic times of the Great Depression. Although both are from the same small town of Green Tree, Iowa, their paths diverge quickly as life takes them on very different journeys.
In the mood for a contemporary dramedy? Try Welcome to Wonderland--a novel about the acceptance, growth, and love unexpectedly discovered by three complicated and diverse characters, Violet, Turner, and Rosario. I hope you'll fall in love with these three people like I have. The novel is set in Dallas, Texas and covers some difficult issues but it's also filled with humor and a few tears as well.
Ready to dive into some romance littered with life's complications? Take a look at Imperfect Timing, a mature romance about second chances, bad husbands, and the complications of the real estate business.
If you’re ready for adventure and romance, try Luck, Love, and a Lifeline. It features a recently graduated fashion designer’s struggles with her career and love life as she winds her way through the design district of NYC to the Caribbean islands, with a lot of headwinds along the way.
I'd love to hear your feedback and welcome your honest reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
A little about me:
I'm a Texas girl: Grew up in San Antonio, went to school at UT in Austin and earned my degree in Journalism. I eventually settled in Dallas where I raised a husband, a few cats, and two kids. My husband and the cats will probably disagree on who raised who, but I'm always a sucker for a robust discussion. For years I was involved in retail management, but I have untangled myself from the world of clothing and shoes, and immersed myself in my true passion--writing fiction and taking deep dives into the lives of my characters.
When you can pry my fingers off the keyboard, I've been known to imbibe in a few glasses of wine and have been spotted forking into decadent desserts while gathering with friends and family. Put me on a shady deck or an umbrella-covered patio, with a table full of opinionated know-it-alls, a spicy margarita, and I'm in my happy place. I've also been known to jump at the opportunity of taking unexpected trips to far-away places.
But I'll always make time for writing and reading, with a stack of novels ready and waiting on my nightstand, and a few always sleeping patiently on my Kindle. I bounce around genres, and I'm usually up for a good recommendation. So, let me know what you've enjoyed reading lately. I can be reached via Messenger on FB or on my FB author page--Bobbie Candas. I look forward to hearing from you!
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May 18, 2021
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IMPERFECT TIMING by Bobbie Candas was a quick read though sometimes it was confusing as the perspectives and timelines switched from past to present. Chloe is in for a lot of surprises due to the untimely death of her husband. Apparently, Chloe’s husband led another life when they were apart, and Chloe didn’t have a clue. Watching her come to terms with her grief and her financial and marital problems was eye-opening and a kick in the teeth on more than one occasion.
There were many twists and turns, both with Chloe’s relationship with Zane and all she had going on the present day. Chloe’s daughter seemed wise beyond her years, and Chloe tried to shelter her from the harsh truths as much as she could. Communication didn’t seem to be Chloe’s strong point even though she was in sales and could deal with all sorts of clients, faking it if she had to. There were family and friends, careers, secrets and truths, heartbreak, injuries, hurt, hidden assets, romance, loving, and love. Bobbie Candas did a fabulous job describing the homes, the businesses, the beach, clothing, and food that made me feel like I was there. Many stories were being told, and some were woven in better than others. Some had loose ends or details glossed over to focus on the bigger picture, but the details would have given more depth to the story. There was a potential for a happily ever after and some closure.
Ms. Candas is a new author to me, and I’m excited to read more of her books. There was an excerpt of LUCK, LOVE AND A LIFELINE at the back of the book, which drew me in and left me wanting more. I have added this book to my TBR pile.
https://novelsalive.com/2021/05/18/4-...
IMPERFECT TIMING by Bobbie Candas was a quick read though sometimes it was confusing as the perspectives and timelines switched from past to present. Chloe is in for a lot of surprises due to the untimely death of her husband. Apparently, Chloe’s husband led another life when they were apart, and Chloe didn’t have a clue. Watching her come to terms with her grief and her financial and marital problems was eye-opening and a kick in the teeth on more than one occasion.
There were many twists and turns, both with Chloe’s relationship with Zane and all she had going on the present day. Chloe’s daughter seemed wise beyond her years, and Chloe tried to shelter her from the harsh truths as much as she could. Communication didn’t seem to be Chloe’s strong point even though she was in sales and could deal with all sorts of clients, faking it if she had to. There were family and friends, careers, secrets and truths, heartbreak, injuries, hurt, hidden assets, romance, loving, and love. Bobbie Candas did a fabulous job describing the homes, the businesses, the beach, clothing, and food that made me feel like I was there. Many stories were being told, and some were woven in better than others. Some had loose ends or details glossed over to focus on the bigger picture, but the details would have given more depth to the story. There was a potential for a happily ever after and some closure.
Ms. Candas is a new author to me, and I’m excited to read more of her books. There was an excerpt of LUCK, LOVE AND A LIFELINE at the back of the book, which drew me in and left me wanting more. I have added this book to my TBR pile.
May 16, 2021
Love was all about timing. For Chloe, the timing was never right.
Story carries a nice and easy narrative as it shifts between present, past, and future.
In the future, a car accident takes husband’s life. In the past, she meets a man that sends her heart aflutter.
In the future, she grieves the loss, missing him, while trying to manage their assets. In the past, sexual chemistry explodes on the first night.
Story constantly jumps back and forth, sending the reader in a romantic tailspin, as Chloe recalls her first love and mourns her last love. But her last may not really be her last as her past suddenly shows up again. Could this be their second chance? Could the timing finally be right? Or was this just…imperfect timing?
This was an interesting read. It chronicles a woman’s romantic highs and lows in a zig-zag pattern. It was a bit chaotic and, at times, slow. A nice story overall.
Story carries a nice and easy narrative as it shifts between present, past, and future.
In the future, a car accident takes husband’s life. In the past, she meets a man that sends her heart aflutter.
In the future, she grieves the loss, missing him, while trying to manage their assets. In the past, sexual chemistry explodes on the first night.
Story constantly jumps back and forth, sending the reader in a romantic tailspin, as Chloe recalls her first love and mourns her last love. But her last may not really be her last as her past suddenly shows up again. Could this be their second chance? Could the timing finally be right? Or was this just…imperfect timing?
This was an interesting read. It chronicles a woman’s romantic highs and lows in a zig-zag pattern. It was a bit chaotic and, at times, slow. A nice story overall.
August 23, 2023
Really good book!
This one got to the end way too quickly. I enjoyed every chapter and every character. I feel now like I have some new friends in my life!
This one got to the end way too quickly. I enjoyed every chapter and every character. I feel now like I have some new friends in my life!
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