Title: HEART STORMS
Author: N. Christine Samuelson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book Blurb:
Three lives collide in a perfect storm, a triangle of heartbreak and ruin, betrayal and love.
One woman and two men are drawn to coastal South Carolina to an oceanfront Victorian inn. With losses from lies, secrets, cheating spouses, divorce and abandonment, the last thing any of them want is love or a relationship.
Yet as they move into and through the emotional storm of their lives, destiny brings them together in an extraordinary way. Will they be destroyed or transformed by their fates?
An enchanting seaside inn inspires the characters’ lives and helps them on their journeys. Their passionate triangle must be broken for them to move on, but who ends up with whom, or do they, and when?
Excerpt:
It had been a long time since Gabriel shared details of his life with anyone, let alone a woman. But it felt right with Jade. Even more so, as thunder shook the heavens outside and lightning blazed over the ocean, Gabe felt his insides rattle and his dark places illuminate. His soul churned until his secrets strained to be let out to someone he could trust.
Now the devil’s and the angel’s voices on both shoulders rang out in unison, each trying to drown the other out. Gabe heard them equally. The angel’s voice urged him to be genuine and honest—because with telling the truth he’d never be sorry. The devil’s voice told him to lie to look good, then seduce her, let her go and if he didn’t, he’d be sorry. But with the devil’s words came the glare of lightning and thunder growled over the bar, shaking Gabe to his core.
Rain poured down in sheets. Gabe didn’t want his life to be an eternal storm, forever threatened with disaster. He wanted his life to be the way he felt inside this room—safe and warm with a beautiful, caring woman to share it with. It was time to listen to the good angel, and so the story of Gabriel Montoro poured out of him as profusely as the rain from above.
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Jade sensed the electricity in the air between them. She’d never experienced such charged energy with any man. Was it his technique, his charm, his sexiness? No—she had experienced those things before and they eventually wore off. What he had was unusual, deep and directly connected to the same elements in her. It was physically impossible to back away from his lips on her cheek.
She turned her mouth toward his, giving him the answer he wanted. He kissed her so softly, with lips warm and luscious. She melted under his spell, a merging of body and emotions that would linger into tomorrow leaving a swath of desire.
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PRAISE FOR HEART STORMS:
“The love triangle will transform readers… a poignant finale … The many real-world issues are treated with grace and compassion … a wonderful depiction of how the heart can love many and in different ways during different times.” – InD’Tale Magazine review
“5 Stars…Tragedy and love and hope…presented in a beautifully written story. I love the way the author handled Jade’s attraction to both men… The setting was fabulous… Nice twists and lots of emotion. I couldn’t wait to find out how it turned out but I also didn’t want it to end. Great job!!” - Goodreads Review
“Heart Storms delivers: N Christine Samuelson delivers a heart wrenching, yet life affirming tale of love, betrayal and ultimate redemption…Through a flowing script, Samuelson takes you into the [characters’] lives …it’s well worth the read.” – Goodreads review
“A brilliant book…and one I highly recommend…Beautifully written …” – N.N. Light’s Book Heaven
Heart Storms is a page turner! …volatile, emotional and intense love triangle! …The author beautifully draws you into a natural and emotional landscape that leaves you wanting to know more! - Amazon Review
Share a holiday family tradition:
On Christmas Eve, the family gathers to drink champagne by the fire, share memories of Christmas’s past and later enjoy a traditional dinner. We attend a Christmas Eve midnight service, then afterward is dessert and everyone gets to open one present.
Why is your featured book perfect to get readers in the holiday mood?
A pivotal part of the story takes place through Christmas and New Years—Heart Storms is set in a small oceanfront town in a Victorian-style Bed & Breakfast Inn. The inn is adorned with gorgeous Christmas decorations and a ten-foot tree. Festive lights are strung throughout the inn and its grounds, and an outdoor fireplace is set near the oceanfront bar and restaurant.
Throughout the holiday season, the restaurant features traditional Southern dishes and drinks. The main female character’s beach cottage is decked out and set for romance which is in the air everywhere along with an underlying mystery and the turmoil of an unexpected guest. The story plays out under the festivities, lights, candles, stars, and the sight and sounds of the ocean—it’s sure to put you in the holiday mood!
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Author Biography:
Christine writes contemporary novels of love, life and relationships involving the eternal bonds that transform lives and transcend time, death, and place. Creativity and writing have long been part of her award-winning careers in graphic design, advertising and newspapers. Now, in writing fiction, she explores the joys and triumphs, the tragic and magic of life and love that readers relate to.
Her characters are realistic, fresh and relevant with stories that include mystery and some mysticism. They are written in a unique voice and partially influenced by life experience which inspires the diverse settings, characters, and authentic storylines of her novels.
Living in coastal South Carolina, Christine finds the land and sea are constant sources of inspiration. She hopes readers will be inspired to look at life and love through a different lens and realize that no matter their circumstances, we all share similar stories in our lives and hearts.
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