ONLY IN SEPTEMBER
Cynthia Flowers
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GENRE: Women's Fiction
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BLURB:
When
Jacqueline follows her trusty Labrador Bailey down a hidden path to the beach,
she's unaware that her vacation plans on a small island off the New England
coast has already taken her life in a new direction. Running into an unassuming
local beach comber stirs new thoughts, desires, and a self-determination she
never knew she possessed. Jacqueline will need to trust her instincts and make
the most of what fate has in store if she wants the future that, until now, she
has only dared to dream of.
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Excerpt
Three:
With the sun barely over the horizon, Jacqueline awoke to
Bailey licking her face and the best morning smell ever. Michael had the coffee
pot simmering over the fire pit.
Jacqueline wasn’t ready to give up the warmth of her
sleeping bag, so she managed to sit up while still inside it.
“Looks like you’re in a cocoon. Did you sleep well?” he
asked.
“Surprisingly, yes. I was snug as a bug,” she said with a
yawn.
“Well, one of the other reasons for camping out is to see
the first rays of the sunrise, so let’s get you up so you don’t miss it.” He
helped Jacqueline to her feet while she was still inside the sleeping bag. To
remain steady, Michael had to hold her. She was all right with that.
I hope this sunrise viewing lasts a while.
Consumed by the beauty of the moment, Jacqueline felt a
swelling from inside that took her nearly to the brink of tears as she looked
out at the bright yellow rays that made the ocean glisten.
“We have a few clouds, which is a good thing,” he said. “It
helps make the sunrise a bit more dramatic.”
“I bet you’ve seen lots of these,” Jacqueline replied while
trying to compose herself.
“Yes, but I never get tired of it. It’s like seeing it for
the first time every time,” he shared.
They both grew silent and took in the beauty of the early
morning sky, and the warm connection of being so physically close to one
another.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Cynthia Flowers, a recently retired advertising professional, now
grant writer, resides with her husband and four-year old Labrador named Eddie,
at their “sanctuary” in Upstate New York, Although previously published, this
is Cynthia's first book of fiction. Early on in grade school, Cynthia looked
forward to creative writing class and enjoyed reading her stories aloud to her
eager classmates.
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Only-September-Cynthia-Flowers-ebook/dp/B0DWT79L6N/ref=sr_1_1
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GIVEAWAY
Cynthia
Flowers will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.
Thank you for featuring ONLY IN SEPTEMBER.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your hosting my first work of fiction…Only In September. Thank you. Love to know how readers experience the island and what they think about Jacqueline’s journey.
ReplyDeleteWhat or who inspired this book?
ReplyDeleteAlthough I’ve made many trips to BI over the last 25 years it always makes me yearn for just one more visit. Writing this story allowed me to take an imaginary trip there. I did serendipitously meet an attractive man who was also walking his dog on a lonely beach one early morning. We met a few more mornings after that and despite the obvious chemistry it never went any further. Instead it took flight in my imagination.
DeleteI love this and such an insightful response! I wish you much success in the coming months!
DeleteSounds like a book I will enjoy.
ReplyDeleteYou wont be disappointed and I thoroughly enjoyed writing it!
DeleteThe book sounds very intriguing. I love the pretty cover.
ReplyDeleteOnce you delve into the words more of the island will reveal
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Can't wait to read this!
ReplyDeleteThank you and look forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
DeleteI am trying to get in touch with you for an author interview. Are you available? Let me know.
Ryan K. Sanchez
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This looks like a very good book.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to your review!
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