If there’s one thing I like, its romance and happily ever after. The other thing I like is Independence Day with all the fanfare and explosion of fireworks. I’ve combined these two events together in my latest release, Intimate Flames, which revolves around The Fourth of July. It’s a contemporary romance involving a fireman and a convenience store clerk. Bradie Carpenter holds dear only memories of love lost. Armed with determination after Grant Blain’s tragic death, Bradie moves forward in life with their son. Without the exclusive Blain family name or the advantage of the family fortune and, diligent to overcome the obstacles of single parenthood, she sets a goal of a better life in the picturesque town of Union.
Andrew “Amen” Packard married too young with an unrealistic view of the future. After a turbulent divorce stemming from pressure of his firefighter career, Amen chooses his heated profession over affection for wife, family and friends. Not until he meets Bradie does he rethink his decision to exclude love from his life.
Can Bradie discover that money doesn’t always extinguish love?
Will Amen allow a ready-made family near enough to bash towering walls of seclusion?
Is friendship and attraction enough to heal the lives of two souls charred from fate?
This heroine and hero create fireworks of their own while trying to stay independent.
You can pick up your copy of Intimate Flames right now at www.whiskeycreekpress.com and visit my site http://annettesnyder.atspace.com to find out more about my writing career. Make sure to check out the information on the monthly, online book club I host called Lost in a Good Book at Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction. The link is on my site’s Event’s page.
And, for Denyse’s blogger friends, and as thanks to Denyse for hosting me today, I’m offering a cool summer prize package. With your comment, you’ll have a chance to win a big book tote, great for stocking all your summer party supplies, sunscreen to protect you from the rays while you’re out lounging in the sun and an autographed copy of Intimate Flames, the perfect summer read. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
Annette Snyder-Novelist
http://annettesnyder.atspace.com
Viveka's War--Available Now
Intimate Flames releasing July 2009
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As always, thanks to my friend Denyse for hosting me today!
ReplyDeleteHi Annette! I thought I knew your name from somewhere - Whiskey Creek Press! Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHi Annette,
ReplyDeleteI love happy endings, that's my kind of book.
Like to wish you all the best.
Peggy
Sounds like a very emotional story, and what great timing. I love it when things work out like that. Many happy sales to you, Annette.
ReplyDeleteHI ANNETTE AND DENI!
ReplyDeleteI NEVER READ ANY OF YOUR BOOKS ANNETTE THANKS TO MY SCROOGE DH! LOL
I HOPE I CAN WIN SO I CAN BLOW RASPBERRIES IN HIS FACE!
LOL I LOVE HEA BOOKS, HELL I JUST LOVE BOOKS!GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
LINDA B
Hey Annette and Denyse!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a sucker for Happy Endings Also!!!
Congrats on your latest release, Intimate Flames sounds like a great story.
~Afshan
Afshan522@aol.com
Hey!! It's great to see so many people dropping by, and Annette is always a pleasure to have as a guest, so I am delighted to have her here again!! Good Luck to everyone on the prize draw, too - I wouldn't mind winning myself!! *lol*
ReplyDeleteAnnette, thank you for being my guest again today....
Hugs to all!
Denysé
What is it about firefighters that stirs the blood?? *sigh* Mixed with a HEA? *double sigh* :D
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great read!
C~
Tina,
ReplyDeleteI have some but for htis one, I just said, "I like it"
as for funny about being an author???? Everyone either worries that they'll end up in one of my books or, like the guy who cuts my hair, wants to be in one!
Great post, Annette, and a nice story with lovely characters and good conflict. Wishing you tons of sales.
ReplyDeleteHEA is for everyone - when you live *in* the day, *for* that day, then ypu CAN have HEA, even for a little while.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read Annette, thanks for sharing! Thanks to Denyse for hosting too!
Lisa xx
The book sounds really interesting. And since I love happy endings and fireworks, I'm sure I'll enjoy reading Intimate Flames.
ReplyDeleteI am such a huge fan of the happily ever after. That's part of why I love romance...that, and I just love the euphoria of falling in love over and over!
ReplyDeleteHi Annette!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new release! I would never read another book if there ceased to be happy endings! I love everything in between the beginning and the ending, but it's the happily ever afters that keep me reading!
Hi Annette,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your new release sounds captivating. I enjoyed reading about this wonderful book. Everyone loves happy endings, a must. Thanks.
I love an emotional story with a hurdle to overcome. I guess I just want to be reassured that love will prevail over all.
ReplyDeleteHave a great 4th,
Debby Creager
cleo@hbeark.com
Enjoyed reading the comments. I am always looking for different authors to read so I have listed Annette's name on my TBR list
ReplyDeleteJOYE
JWIsley AT aol.com
Big congrats on your release Annette!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great story.
ReplyDeleteLaVerne
I'm noticing a trend here with 4th of July books, I like it. It used to be just Valentines Day and Christmas got the special stories. It's a nice idea. But wait, that inspires me to write something a little different. Picture this...A Ground Hog Day Love Story, the real story of Puxatawney Phil........LOL
ReplyDeletePUT IN A CALL TO MY LIBRARY FOR YOUR BOOKS ANNETTE, JUST COVERING BASES IF I DON'T WIN! LOL I ASKED TO BRING AS MANY AS SHE CAN GET! LOL
ReplyDeleteLINDA B
This look fabulous I look forward to reading it
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ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteSound like a good book. I love firefighter.
loretta
Oh goody I like books with "fireworks" in them. Can't wait to read this one.
ReplyDeleteJOYE
JWIsley (at) aol (dot) com