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A writer’s dilemma: marketing

In a Self-publishing support group, writer Elizabeth Conte says:“We writers write. That is what we love and do. But, in today’s marketing people want to know you as a writer and a person. Many of us don’t like to talk about ourselves, or put our faces in 5 sec. videos. We just want to write Read more

July 17, 2023
The Wedding-A Misalliance with Love

“After his eyes traced her movement down the aisle on her father’s arm, Alton seemed distracted and preoccupied, his attention wandering rather than focusing on the promise they were meant to share. Even when the exchange of vows and rings approached, his mind seemed elsewhere.” Excerpt From: Dee Harper Lewis-A Misalliance with Love. Read more

July 16, 2023
Dinner guests

I would reach back in time and invite Jane Austin and the Brontë sisters. I’m sure the conversation would be very lively. Read more

July 15, 2023
A writer’s dilemma: a true voice

An aspiring author posed a complicated question about writing in the English language when that is not your native tongue. They had a story they passionately wanted to tell and wanted opinions about the pros and cons of using Chatgpt or having an editor help ‘beautify’ the text. What a dilemma! I do think the Read more

July 15, 2023
Sinclair sees Rosie for the first time-A Misalliance with Love

“His eyes swept the room, taking in the fetching bouquet of debutantes in their brightly colored afternoon party frocks. Their hues mimicked those in a garden—rose pink, mossy green, bluebell, lilac, sunflower yellow, and water blue. His eyes came to rest on the champagne curls of the girl sitting beside Lady Penelope Haverford.” Excerpt From: Read more

July 15, 2023
Rosie and Sinclair-A Misalliance with Love

“After dinner, Rosie decided to introduce Sinclair to the intricacies of mahjong, and they laughed and engaged in friendly banter. Sinclair couldn’t help but notice how graceful her movements were as her slender fingers carefully placed her pieces. The wicked smile in her eyes and the champagne curls that escaped their pins and rested softly Read more

July 14, 2023

The Wayward Son by Caroline Warfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a first-time read of a Caroline Warfield book, and it covers one of my favorite storylines-unexpected inheritance, and a strong female fighting to survive with little support.
The main male character, Rob, receives an unwanted, unexpected inheritance, and the independent, strong female, Lucy, is now in the vulnerable position of possibly losing the home she loves when the inheritance is claimed.

The characters show fierce independence, resistance to love and marriage, and undeniable attraction. There is just the right balance of attraction and resistance between the two.

Other forces want the property, and a key element of the story is the mystery of unraveling the perpetrator of a sabotage campaign. This brings the two characters together.
The mystery element was a well-handled, added complication while not entirely dominating the story.

The book is beautifully written, well-paced, and full of interesting supporting characters and villains. It paints a picture of complicated family dynamics and ultimate forgiveness.

This was the first in a series, and I look forward to reading about some of the other characters.

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