A shopkeeper told me that nobody spends money in February when their Christmas chickens come home to roost (don’t mention the turkeys).
How perfect is it, then, that Valentine’s Day should fall this month, because the best things in life are free, and surely they include love.
As that most popular of books, the Bible, reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.”
Picnics are also free, so may you find somewhere special to share a romantic picnic with your sweetheart!
Thank you
It is always a great honour to be given the limelight, and I thank Jackie Claridge-Wood of the Global Girls Online Book Club for hosting me as Author for the Day on her popular Facebook site earlier this month.
Jackie approached me out of the blue at Book Fair Australia last year. What a generous soul! Thrilled to have been invited back as an Associate Author for the rest of the year. Thank you, Jackie!
Greetings to my new VIPs, and deep thanks to those who have followed me for some time, including those who’ve shared reviews and recommended my books to others who enjoy feel-good fiction.
Here’s the link to download a free copy of my House of Diamonds, which you are more than welcome to share with your friends, family and book club pals.
I was very fortunate to spend some time in Colorado recently as the guest of good friends. It was frosty outside (the lake was frozen) but cosy inside, with sunlight streaming in, great conversations, hot chocolate and plenty of book joy! #gratitude
Please browse my books to see if anything appeals, including the latest, Midnight Beach, released earlier this year. Your local bookshop should be able to order via print on demand.
Warmest thanks to those of you who have shared five-star reviews of Midnight Beach! (See excerpts on my Books page.)
In honour of Valentine’s Day, my House of Diamonds, House of Hearts and House of Spades ebooks will be on sale for just 99 cents each in the US throughout February.
And please don’t forget you can ask for all my books at your local library. What a great way to share precious resources and stretch our own!
Come and say ‘hi’ whether or not you plan to buy
It’s not long now until the Australian Romance Readers Association Romantic Rendezvous in Sydney at the Sydney Boulevard on 90 William Street on Sunday 10 March 2024, and in Melbourne at Ibis Melbourne, 15 Therry Street, on Saturday 16 March. You can book your ticket for ARR2024 here. You’re welcome to pre-order my books to avoid disappointment, as demand can be strong.
While in Victoria, I’m excited to take part in the Clunes Book Town Festival on 23 and 24 March. Please come and say “hi” whether or not you plan to buy.
Guest author spotlight
Stuck with My Protective Billionaire by Gina Cooper
The blurb: Forget happily ever after, love is a mirage for Anna Brown. When her engagement falls apart, she’s not sure she’ll ever find true love again – until her bother’s billionaire best friend, Trevor Larson, returns to town. The childhood crush Anna has had on him is reignited, and when her ex shows up wanting her back, Trevor is there to help. But will Anna be able to leave behind her brother and small town for a chance at a future with Trevor, or will her dreams be shattered once more?
Download Gina’s book for free.
Some free and affordable sweet reads
Keep love in your heart forever
Sweet romance for Valentine’s Day