Happy Book Birthday!

 Yes, after months of writing, rewrites and editing, Change of Heart, the fourth book in my Crescent Bay series, is now available at most ebook vendors (use the easy link in the ad to see the choices).

 

There are two elements that inspire me when beginning a new romance - the tug & pull between the heroine and hero, that mysterious chemistry that keep them at arm's length, then colliding like shooting stars.  

The other element is the group of secondary characters that surround the main characters.  Often these characters are like the spices and sauces you add to the main ingredient that gives it that culinary spark.

Can you tell I'm hungry and it's only mid-morning . . . I need my dark chocolate!

So if you've read the third book in the series, Matters of the Heart, you'll remember Lizzie and Jordan's initial meeting and their inevitable parting toward the end of the story.  I hope you'll read Change of Heart and follow Lizzie and Jordan's journey toward love.

What's coming up?  

 After a bit of a break, I'll start on the next book, a Regency romance in my new Wallflower Wonders series, featuring Lily Maitland and the former Royal Navy Commander, Gregory Clarke.  In the intervening year or so since they first met (Tantalizing), life has changed for the two, and they now find themselves in a somewhat awkward position involving an unwanted inheritance, a passel of children and other critters, as well as the possibility that they're surrounded by a hidden kingdom of fairies.   

 Enjoy Change of Heart and stay tuned for Beguiled next spring!

 

  

Catch up with Claire

 

WELCOME!

It's been awhile since I've gotten my act together and been consistent in posting, but I'm finding that I like blogging more than other social media methods.  It's like a journal where you share your thoughts and dreams and pitfalls, right?   I've decided to pare down, concentrate on my writing and take time out to share things with you.  Sure, I'll still post on FB and Instagram and Pinterest, mainly because I like them myself, but only for select reasons. 

 So what's on the agenda today?

A basic catch-up on the upcoming book in my Crescent Bay series, which is a contemporary romance series.  I'm in the final stages of editing and Change of Heart, the fourth book in the Crescent Bay series, should be released within the next two weeks!  (Do you see me doing the Happy Dance?). This story revolves around Lizzie Edwards, a bookstore owner, and Jordan Lindstrom, the older brother of Giana Lindstrom (Book #2, Straight from the Heart) and an ex-LAPD detective.  When they first meet in Matters of the Heart (Book #3), sparks fly, but Lizzie proves to be a tough cookie and so I left them at an impasse, knowing I wanted to dedicate the next book to them.

And so here's a Sneak Preview for you --

Because you've joined me in this "new" approach I'm exploring, I'm sharing this with you -- the cover for Change of Heart:  

 

 

Your opinion counts, so drop me a note and let me know what you think!  And thank you for stopping by -- we'll catch up next week.   Claire H.

 

"The only real voyage of discovery consists not in

seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." 

Marcel Proust

Summer Sale going on!

 

It's summer . . . it's hot . . . and we need a fun, light-hearted

sexy romance, don't we?  YES!

Available at most ebook vendors (CLICK HERE) to

download your freebie!

Welcome Spring!

 Wow, it's been too long since I last posted . . . but then again, I tend to hibernate in the winter.  Yes, I still function and don't possess a cave but my head and my heart are simply "on hold" in a matter of speaking.

Well, hibernation is over and I've enjoyed this past week of warm(er) weather and more sunshine.  However, this is New England and we're slipping back to gray skies, rain and dropping temps -- blah!  But to liven things up, I'm offering a FREEBIE sale for romance readers -- hooray!!!  

Matters of the Heart is the third novel in my Crescent Bay series set on the northeast coast of Maine and features fun characters, romance abounds and more.  Surely it will warm your heart, tease out some smiles and a few snorts and leave you wanting more.

Did I say MORE?  Well, funny I mentioned that . . . because the fourth romance is due out later in April, so stay tuned, sign up for my newsletter or follow me on social media.  

And for those romance readers who are true historical lovers, the second book in my new Regency series, The Mouse Chronicles, will come out later in the autumn of this year.  If you missed the first novel, here's more information:

Tantalizing is the first story featuring Lady Anne Winsted, who has decided to (somehow) learn to become a temptress . . . or something like that.  The question is how?  Find out more how she and her two cousins begin learning about, um, life, men and temptation!  CLICK HERE to find where Tantalizing is available!  

Well, I think that's it for the time being, but I do promise to return on a more steady basis -- unless my garden drags me under with the weeds!  Until next time -- 

“The longest journey you will make in your life

is from your head to your heart.” 

Sioux Tribal Saying