SWEET ROMANCE READS discussion

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So glad I found this site! I love reading and writing reviews!
tscmshupe [at] pemtel [dot] net

Here's a Goodreads giveaway from the February Harlequin Heartwarming authors - 3 autographed books from the February line-up (including mine - Summer Kisses). All Heartwarmings are sweet romances (PG).
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Sally wrote: "So glad I found this site! I love reading and writing reviews!
tscmshupe [at] pemtel [dot] net"

Welcome Sally!

Thanks, Melinda!! Thanks for the link to the giveaway!

I have a free sweet romance novella called A Family Forever available right now on Smashwords, B&N, Apple and Kobo.

Here is the Goodreads link.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Helen wrote: "I have a free sweet romance novella called A Family Forever available right now on Smashwords, B&N, Apple and Kobo.

Here is the Goodreads link.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1......"

I downloaded it, Helen. Look forward to reading!

I just downloaded it as well. Thanks so much Helen! Really looking forward to a good read.

Sally wrote: "So glad I found this site! I love reading and writing reviews!
tscmshupe [at] pemtel [dot] net"

Hi Sally! If you love reading and writing reviews, why not sign up for our Sweet Team, if you haven't already? You can read more about it on the Sweet Romance Reads blog: sweetromancereads. com under the "Join our Sweet Team" tab.

Hi Milou! I did sign up. I finished reading and reviewing my first book yesterday. It is so much fun! Thanks!

Melinda wrote: "Helen wrote: "I have a free sweet romance novella called A Family Forever available right now on Smashwords, B&N, Apple and Kobo.

Here is the Goodreads link.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17..."

Thanks, Melinda. Hope you enjoy it.

Milou--thank you from all of us, for signing up for the Sweet Team! It's a great chance to receive free books, and it is a great help to the authors here, when a reader leaves a review (even if very brief) and a star rating. No one needs to feel overwhelmed if they've seen really long, wordy book reviews--sometimes its even better to be brief and not give away the whole story. :)

And if someone receives a book that just isn't their cup of tea, no hard feelings--if it isn't one you enjoy enough that you want to finish it, you can just let the coordinator know and she can arrange for you to receive a different one. Easy! :)

I've just noticed Amazon also have A Family Forever free. So it is free everywhere!A Family Forever

Helen wrote: "I've just noticed Amazon also have A Family Forever free. So it is free everywhere!A Family Forever"

Helen, I started reading it last night. I am so loving the hedgehogs!!!

Wonderful! I didn't realize when I wrote it that I don't think there are hedgehogs in the USA. If there are, some readers don't know about them.

Helen, ahhhh, hedgehogs. We had every type of pet under the sun while our kids were growing up, and I never said no. But dad had finally reached his limit when our daughter wanted a hedgehog. She was around ten, and she typed up a huge report--something like twenty pages, on the care, feeding and selection of hedgehogs. Her dad remained adamant...and to this day fifteen years later, i still feel badly about it. I so regret not going out and getting her that hedgehog anyway, because in retrospect, most of the animals were her brothers' and she wanted one so badly. She's nearly done with her MA in special education and has just started student teaching. She couldn't have any pets at all while living in student housing at college, but when she moves away and starts her first job, I think I'm going to finally get her that hedgehog. :)

Hedgehogs, huh? Neither of my kids ever wanted one of those but we did have a Westie they both adored.

My daughter's boyfriend has a chinchilla and she has cats. My daughter and her boyfriend are not engaged yet, but apparently the two types of animals do NOT get along, and both animals have long lifespans. Should be interesting some day if they have to merge their "Pets".

I was inspired to write about my hedgehog lady because our garden was a release site for a local woman who rescued injured hedgehogs and returned them to the wild when they were recovered. Unfortunately, since we now have a Westie, we can't have the hedgehogs released her any more.

Kimberly wrote: "Cupid's Promise I have a release day blast and giveaway for my new release, Cupid's Promise. A sweet holiday romance with a touch of a ghost story. It's the 2nd in my Holiday Hearts..."

Tweeted and FBed for you, Kimberly! Good luck with the new release.

Joanne wrote: "Helen, I'm reading your novella now, and am loving the Hedgehog story line!! I had to investigate a heck of a noise outside the other night, thought it must be a person there was so much rustling i..."

Thank you, Joanne. So pleased you're enjoying the story.

Ginny Baird has a free Valentine's story available on Smashwords. Special Delivery is available here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

http://booksbylyncote.com/SWBS/new-bo...

Drop by and read E Ayer's story of strength and leave a comment to enter Ebook drawing.

Glad I found this group, thank you.

Glad I found this group, thank you.

Nina wrote: "Glad I found this group, thank you."

Welcome, Nina!

thank you

Hi Nina- nice to meet you!

Cheryl Harper and I are running a free giveaway of our February Heartwarming books ending 1/31 at www.MelindaCurtis.net

Nina wrote: "Glad I found this group, thank you."

Welcome, Nina!

thank you for all the welcomes, nice group here

It's fun to keep up with the new releases and promotions, here. Melinda, you have a beautiful website!

I have a Valentine's giveaway going until the 14th. Prizes are Amazon and Starbuck's eGift Cards. You can enter here:

http://tinyurl.com/knohv6j

If you like and/or follow Sweet Romance Reads that'll give you extra entries! Thanks!

thank you!!

The Sweet Romance Reads authors are having a Valentine's Bash on Facebook February 11th from noon-2pm EST (9-11 PST). Lots of free books and prizes to be given away. Join the party and sign up for the giveaway here: https://www.facebook.com/events/70670...

Melinda wrote: "The Sweet Romance Reads authors are having a Valentine's Bash on Facebook February 11th from noon-2pm EST (9-11 PST). Lots of free books and prizes to be given away. Join the party and sign up fo..."

Can't wait to take part in this. Should be a lot of fun!

Mark your calendars (or sign up for the event so you don't forget): Jennifer Snow is holding a chat on March 18th with book giveaways. Find it on the Harlequin Heartwarming group:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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Good to know about the Heartwarming event, Melinda!

Lots of sweet giveaways and Amazon gift cards over at the Harlequin Heartwarming group (updated frequently): https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Comment for your chance to win 3 autographed books from the April Harlequin Heartwarming lineup: sweet, wholesome romance from our Goodreads page http://bit.ly/NKYiQT

Melinda wrote: "Comment for your chance to win 3 autographed books from the April Harlequin Heartwarming lineup: sweet, wholesome romance from our Goodreads page http://bit.ly/NKYiQT"

Thank you for the tip, Melinda! I just posted at the giveaway.

Alexa wrote: "Melinda wrote: "Comment for your chance to win 3 autographed books from the April Harlequin Heartwarming lineup: sweet, wholesome romance from our Goodreads page http://bit.ly/NKYiQT"

Thank you fo..."

Good Luck, Alexa! Come back every month!

Melinda wrote: "Alexa wrote: "Melinda wrote: "Comment for your chance to win 3 autographed books from the April Harlequin Heartwarming lineup: sweet, wholesome romance from our Goodreads page http://bit.ly/NKYiQT"..."

Thank you, Melinda!

If you're into Amish novels, drop by and read my review and enter book drawing for my copy of
http://booksbylyncote.com/SWBS/book-r...

thank you!

Comment on the Harlequin Heartwarming site for your chance to win all 4 May books autographed! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

GREAT giveaways starting today! Visit my blog and sign up for the chance to win BLUEBONNETS FOR ELLY. Then hop to other blogs for more. Here's the link:
BLUEBONNETS FOR ELLY.

FREE Serial Romance--ELYSSA
Posted weekly on my blog. 3 parts up already.
Follow and comment. You might even be able to affect the story with your comments! Light, fun, and clean!
TRY IT!
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When and where is the story set?

ELYSSA is set in modern day America. Elyssa Rose is a twenty-five year old girl who has just inherited her uncle’s corner building in downtown Ft. Worth, Texas. She has moved into the upstairs apartment and opened a flower shop on the ground floor. Across the side street from her flower shop is a small gym owned by Jaxon Crutchfield. (This is important, as you will later see.)

Flowers, flower design, and all of the many problems associated with the business will play a large roll as the story progresses. There will be pictures and links to actual flower arrangements by real designers.

What can you say about the main characters?

Elyssa Rose is strong-willed and determined. Her older brother calls her stubborn, but she choses to view her personality as persevering. She’s been living on her own since the age of eighteen and worked her way through college to gain her bachelor’s degree in business. She loves flower arranging, and her dream is to become a part of an elite group of world-wide florists that she has been following online. She’s working hard, but business is very slow, so she worries about finances.

Jaxon Crutchfield, thirty years old, runs a booming business at his gym in downtown Ft. Worth. He is six feet and two inches of well-defined muscles, topped by a handsome face, and a sharp wit. He is a bit of an alpha male, so he naturally clashes with his attractive, but independent, female neighbor.

What is the main conflict?

Jaxon and Elyssa clash on almost every level. She sees him as pushy, arrogant, and controlling, while he views her as obstinate and irrational. But of course, they have a strong physical attraction to each other. Jaxon wants to buy Elyssa’s building so that he can expand his gym, which is rapidly outgrowing its cramped quarters. She refuses to consider his idea, convinced that to do so would be admitting defeat.

The story is being written week by week. It is even possible that you, as a reader, could influence the direction of the story with your comments!

http://terratt0612.wordpress.com/2014...

Harlequin Heartwarming authors are hosting a Facebook party today! Come out to win free books. Enter to win a $55 gift card!
https://www.facebook.com/HarlequinHea...

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