Title: HEART STORMS
Author: N. Christine Samuelson
Genre: Women’s Fiction / Contemporary Romance
Book Blurb:
Three people’s 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.
* * *
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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It’s a brand-new year, full of possibilities. Did you make any resolutions/goals for 2022? If so, please share one.
To take better care of myself so that I may take of others that need me; and to take better care of my writing projects to keep fulfilling my dreams and share wonderful, uplifting stories with the world.
Why is your featured book a must-read in 2022?
At the beginning of 2022, most of the world is still battling the virus and its aftereffects, prices are soaring, and things look bleak in so many ways. Heart Storms delves into the various ways people’s lives can be sad and broken, including how loss and betrayal of love can destroy, but then explores the power of love, friendship, relationships, work and joy can heal.
The storyline has plot twists for the complex characters written from three points of view. Their journey through the storms of heartbreaks and losses incurred in life comes full circle, providing an uplifting and inspiring message of hope and recovery. It delves into the power of love to heal in many ways, in order move forward in life.
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
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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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