Stephanie Williams left skid marks on the road out of Willow Springs, Vermont after she finished high school. She didn't return until her company sent her to evaluate the town for a massive development project. Back then she thought the town was way too small and too cold. Now the cold isn't as much of an issue since she's reconnected with her childhood friend, Donald Flanagan. Stephanie doesn't remember his eyes being quite so green, or his body quite so built. He's smart and funny as he ever was, and a forest-fire sized attraction burns between them.
Donald never understood his old friend's driving need to leave Willow Springs. He loves everything about it. When he learns the truth about Stephanie's project, and how it will turn his hometown into a theme-park version of itself, will it extinguish the flame that has sparked between them?
Whenever she was ready. That was a joke. Stephanie wasn’t sure she’d ever be ready. She stood at the door to his apartment and crinkled the white paper bag she held in one hand and swiped her other hand’s sweaty palm on her white jeans. It had been years since she’d been this nervous about eating dinner with a man, and it was dinner with Donald Flanagan, for God’s sake! Her nerdy, childhood friend. There was no reason to be nervous with him. Except, he’d grown up and filled out, and was one fine looking man now, in addition to still being the smart, funny, nice guy he had always been. As a matter of fact, he’d become the perfect man. Not to mention, somewhere along the way he’d learned to kiss like an alpha male dream––all in control and powerful––Stephanie grew weak in the knees at just the memory of their kiss last night in Finnigan’s parking lot.
Donna Simonetta writes the kind of books she loves to read--contemporary romances filled with heart, heat, and humor, like the books of her favorite romance writers, Susan Mallery and Jill Shalvis.
A Sweeter Spot is the first book in the Rivers Bend trilogy, which is set in a fictional small town, populated by quirky characters. But if you prefer a big city setting and a little fantasy mixed in with your romance, try Angels Fly. A heartwarming story, set in beautiful San Diego, about getting a second-chance with your first love, with a little help from some unlikely guardian angels.
Writing is Donna's third career. She has worked in the business world, which she decided wasn't for her. So she went back to school to get her MLS degree, and worked in a school library, before deciding to pursue writing on a full-time basis. Donna lives in Maryland with her husband, who is her real-life romance hero. They enjoy traveling to visit far-flung family and friends, and spending time on the beach with an umbrella drink and a good book.
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DeleteThank you for featuring Love Calls You Home on its release day!
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How many books have you written so far?
ReplyDeleteHi, Bernie! I've had four books published so far, with a fifth under contract to a publisher. I also have written two other books that have not been published. Thanks for asking!
DeleteIt sounds like a great story.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy! I really enjoyed writing Love Calls You Home! If you decide to read it, I hope that you like it!
DeleteI'm so excited to read this! The cover and the description are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, sfzphd! I love the cover--it really captures the tone and setting of the story! And I'm thrilled to bits that you are excited to read it! : )
DeleteThis sounds like a great small town romance. will it remain a small town tho? Intrigued.
ReplyDeleteHi, Katie! I love a small town romance too! My Rivers Bend trilogy is also set in a fictional small town. I guess I'm a small town girl at heart, even though I live in a city now.
DeleteI like the plot twist! Usually it's the guy who's a big city person and the girl stays in the small town.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy! I have to admit, that was my original idea, but since this is part of the Wild Rose Press Deerbourne Inn series, there are certain town residents they had established, and one was the librarian. And he was a man. Hence, the flip! Lol! But, I agree with you, I think it made for a more interesting story.
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What book do you wish you had written?
ReplyDeleteInteresting question, Bernie. I've never really given it much thought before, but the first thought that popped into my head was "the Great Gatsby"...don't know why.
DeleteLove Calls You Home! What a touching title! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi Dianna! Thank you for commenting!
Deletecover looks great
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kayla! I have to confess that I really love this cover! It truly captures the spirit of the book.
DeleteI liked both the excerpt, and the gorgeous book cover.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, sunshine! If you decide to read Love Calls You Home, I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteAww small-town romance. I like the cover, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHi Emmaline! I really enjoy a small-town romance too! And I was so pleased with this cover! It really is perfect for the setting and tone of Love Calls You Home!
DeleteSounds like a good read!
ReplyDeleteI would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Love Calls You Home, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.
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