Freebie Friday for Romance Fans!

If you need a romance to read this weekend, Not Over You, by Heather B. Moore is free today! I haven't read this one, but it looks like a cute second chance romance. 

Get your free copy here 

Here's the back copy:

He left her behind. She’s spent years ignoring him. But some things can never be forgotten.

Knox Prosper knows he can never go back in time and correct his mistakes, so he has to find a way to move forward, and start a new life. Become a better man, and a father, if only for his young daughter. His regrets have taught him to simplify and to focus on what’s real and important. Returning to his hometown to ride in the rodeo gives him a chance to spend time with his daughter and to continue mending bridges with the rest of his family. But what he doesn’t expect is to run into Jana Harris—the first woman he loved—the woman who faded from his life years before because Knox continued to mess up one thing after another. Someone as good and as sweet as Jana is the last person he deserves. Hope is dangerous. And hope can break his heart once again. Yet Jana might be the one person with the power to redeem his past once and for all.

I Was a Guest Reviewer in Meridian Magazine!

I was really honored to be a guest reviewer in Meridian Magazine. I reviewed a new collection of western frontier romances called Heart of the Frontier, with novellas from Brittany Larsen, Jen Geigle Johnson, Jennie Hansen, and Carolyn Twede Frank. Each one presented a different perspective on the untamed West and all four bite-sized romances were perfect summer reads. 

You can read my entire interview here

You can get your copy here

Here is the back copy:

The Gamble by Brittany Larsen

British aristocrat Thomas Clayborne anticipated a grand adventure in America—but what he imagined is a far cry from the rough-and-tumble reality. When his journey West brings a bold young woman into his life, will he risk everything for true love?

Her Frontier Bandit by Jen Geigle Johnson

When Rebecca and her physician father relocate to a frontier town in desperate need of a doctor, Rebecca believes it will be an opportunity to mend her recently broken heart. But she quickly realizes that no matter how far she runs, true love always finds a way.

Sagebrush Sally by Jennie Hansen

English rose Sally is finding it difficult to bloom in the rugged wasteland of the West. But with two handsome cowboys vying for her affections, it seems that even amid cattle thieves and gunfights, the truest danger lies in losing her heart.

Celebration for Celia by Carolyn Twede Frank

Though Celia generally adores Fourth of July festivities, she finds herself weighed down by uncertainties that dim her anticipation of the holiday. Then fate brings into her life a dashing stranger who is determined to give Celia a celebration she’ll never forget.

If You Can Only Choose One . . .

This is such a tough one! For my favorite spy show, Alias, I would want to meet Jennifer Garner who played Sydney Bristow. 

For my favorite crime show, Hawaii Five-0, I think I'd want to get stuck in the universe of the show for one day. Or maybe just meet the cast. Or maybe have Chin and Kono come back. Aaaah! It's such a hard choice! 

What would YOU choose for your favorite TV show?

What Are You Reading? Check In!

What are you reading this summer? I've been reading Inventing Vivian by Jennifer Moore. She's one of my favorite writers and I'm really enjoying this Victorian story. The Blue Orchid Society is so fun! I thought I'd actually have more time to read this summer, but I've been a lot busier than I thought. Isn't that how it always happens? But I've still been able to pick up some good ones for when I do have time.

So tell me, what books are you reading?

I Need Your Opinion!

 

I have a question for you today. I have so many story ideas running through my head, I could use some outside opinions! After I release Second Guess, the next book in my Griffin Force series, what book would you like to see next from me?

A. I would like to read the next book in the Veteran's Club regency stories.

B. I would like to read the next book in the small town romance series, Lincoln Love Stories.

C. I would like to read another Griffin Force Book

D. I would like to read a brand new story not connected to any of the current series.

E. Just take a break from writing, Julie, you're good for the year!

Any Fun Plans?

I hope you have a very safe Fourth of July.  Do you have any fun plans for this holiday weekend? We are going to have a family barbeque and then go over and watch our city's fireworks display. I'm excited!

What are you doing?

Happy Canada Day!

I love being Canadian and today is Canada Day! Woohoo! As you all know, I love my Canadian food like Caramilk, All-Dressed chips, and poutine. I'm so grateful that my mom still sends me care packages so I can share all the yumminess. And I am so glad to be able to teach my kids about their Canadian heritage and have some traditions around it.

So, in order to celebrate today, here are some fun facts about Canada for you!

Canada is the largest country in the Western hemisphere and the second largest country in the world after Russia and borders only one country, the United States of America!
Canada has the longest coastline in the world with 202,080 km/ 125,567 miles.

More than half of all the lakes in the world are located in Canada! The country counts more than 3 million lakes and 31,700 big lakes with an area over 300 hectares. Canada also includes two of the biggest lakes in the world: Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake.

And did you know that there are several famous Canadians in the Marvel Universe? Evangeline Lily (Ant Man and the Wasp), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Ellen Page (X-men), Cobie Smulders (The Avengers), Rachel McAdams (Dr. Strange).

There are also some famous Canadian musicians like Drake, Justin Beiber, Michael Buble, Shawn Mendes, Alanis Morisette, Avril Lavine, Sarah Mclachlan, Rush, Neil Young, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Rush, Barenaked Ladies, Bryan Adams, Leonard Cohen, The Weekend, and The Guess Who.

Also, three of my favorite actors, Keanu Reeves, Kiefer Sutherland, and Nathan Filliion are Canadian!

So Happy Canada Day to all of you!