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See my second local author event at the Lititz Public Library
My second local author event
On November 4th, I had the amazing opportunity to be part of the Lititz Public Library’s Local Author event.
Not only did I meet lots of local authors, but I also met some fans and one even asked to take a photo with me! (Total imposter syndrome moment.)
What happens when the people who are meant to protect us fail? When the person meant to protect us falls short and shatters our expectations of them.
What is it about?
What do you do when life as you know it ends?
Eden Ross is trying to figure that out.
She starts by packing up the remains of her life and moving to a small town in Colorado to run a bar alongside her best friend. But the work still doesn't provide a sufficient distraction from the demons nipping at her heels. Estranged from the family she loves, she tries to focus on her new, tight-knit group of surprisingly accepting neighbors. That includes Chase Taylor, a charismatic outdoorsman she fails to keep at a distance despite her best intentions. But letting anyone get too close carries the possibility of them finding out her ugly truth, and that's a risk Eden's not willing to take.
When a revelation from an unexpected source rocks her to her core, she's forced to make a decision that will change the course of her life. Faced with this impossible choice between her family and her well-being, she knows she needs help, and the only way to get it is to tell the truth about what has happened, so she can finally leave the past behind once and for all.
In her debut novel, Hannah Bird deftly explores what it truly means to be a family, and whether those ties that bind us all can- or should- ever be broken.
Follow Eden on her journey to discover the goodness of life and love after tragedy, and the importance of those that support us along the way.
My Review:
I loved this book and truly found it hard to put down.
At first, I was a little skeptical as I felt Chase and Eden's relationship was sudden and choppy in terms of the author wanting to make them have an instant spark. However, as the story went on, I felt that their relationship and how it formed became more natural and believable, leaving me to feel satisfied as a reader with their end result.
In terms of the tough issues that this book handled, I applaud the author for how well she handled it. I appreciated how realistic the fallout of the mother-daughter relationship was and how it needed to be. And I also appreciated how well it was conveyed that even though tragedy strikes one person, the ripple effects that ensue are just as tragic in the long term.
I would definitely recommend this book to others and give this book a 4-star review.
You can get it here: The End and Then
What is it about?
Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon.
Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride.
Naomi wasn’t just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way…with fists and beer. Usually in that order.
Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn’t changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi’s car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didn’t know she had. Now she’s stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of.
There’s a reason Knox doesn’t do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi’s life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life.
At least, that’s the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.
My Review:
This book was the best book I've read in a long time.
Colleen Hoover fans will also love this book, as she is also one of my favorite authors.
The chemistry between Knox and Naomi was amazing, and I literally could not put this book down. I loved how the small-town vibe was throughout this book from how they gossiped to taking care of their own. And I love all of the characters, which doesn't usually happen for me.
And I'm ready for the next one.
You can get it here: Things We Never Got Over
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One of my goals as an Indie Author is to promote other Indie Authors.
Why?
Because we are the little guys in the ocean of the publishing world, and it’s hard to be seen.
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The Lititz Library local author event was my first, and I was delighted to meet you, Kayla. I hope to see you there again next November.