Strings of pearls, of thoughts, of words …
Rarely does life run smoothly for any living thing, but from a bit of grit, great beauty can grow.
Layering lustre, adding meaning …
Through time, these iridescent orbs, born of the pearl oyster, have symbolised purity, fertility, wisdom, understanding, class, sophistication, power, commitment and resilience.
I chanced upon this moment of enhancing a wedding veil with pearls at Joli Bridal while in LA recently, and it sparked a whole new series of scenes, plot points and characterisations in my latest work in progress, Sunset Beach.
Strangely, pearls don’t feature in my House of Jewels series, though the five books are studded with other gems and jewelery, and an antique coral ring is pivotal in Midnight Beach, my latest offering.
Five stars for Midnight Beach!
I am indebted to generous reviewers and readers. Deepest thanks for your interest and loyalty, including asking about my books at your local libraries and bookstores!
“This is a must read but be prepared to stay up late and not get all the chores done because it is impossible to put Midnight Beach down. 5 stars.” Trudi from the US
”This story is a romantic one that simmers in the background, rounding to quite a boil over at the end. Extremely clever plotting skills from Amber as she feeds you with little tidbits you are wanting more of. I smiled at the ending as I’m pretty sure you all will too. Five stars.” Pauline from New Zealand
“Intense … enjoyable. 5 stars.” Gail from the US
“I was deeply moved by Midnight Beach and how a love so powerful could ride the waves of time; survive the prejudices and maybe get a second chance. This lovely dual timeline, takes us to the past but then moves us forward to the present to resolve the issues and obstacles Nola and Kento faced. Leaving us with a glittering ending filled with hope for their future. A heart-warming read. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” Cindy L Spear Enjoy Cindy’s full review.
Taylor Swift was in Sydney the day I dropped some signed copies of Midnight Beach to the wonderful team at Galaxy Bookshop above iconic Abbeys Bookstore, opposite the QVB. Clearly TayTay also thrives on blue, love songs and love stories!
Events
We are just days from 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.
While in Victoria, I’m excited to take part in the Clunes Book Town Festival on 23 and 24 March. If you’re nearby, please come and say “hi” whether or not you plan to buy.
Some free and affordable sweet reads
I’m pleased to introduce to you other authors who write uplifting endings. Vote one “joy”!
Feature author of the month: Dineen Miller
Brewed to Be Messy
“She could be the girl of his dreams”
Dineen’s blurb: Emily’s the full package—gorgeous, talented, confident. Plus, she’s the new pastry chef at the local bakery.
Me? I’m a coffee nerd and as shy as they come. So what did I do? I regaled her with trivia as a way to break the ice.
But now I fear I may have bored her to tears and lost my shot at that date. She’s a goddess, and I’m a mere mortal who admires her from afar.
Will she give me a chance to show her my wit, or will she throw out any thoughts of dating me like stale bread?
Download Brewed to be Messy for free.
Christian sweet and clean reads
Lucky in Love sweet and clean reads.
Happy reading!