Twist
of Faith
By
Darlene Fredette
Sweet Contemporary
Romance
Release Date: March
18, 2015
Publisher: The Wild
Rose Press
Sweetheart Rose Line
Tagline:One twist of Faith can change
everything.
Blurb:
Katrina has one goal—follow through
on her late-grandmother’s last request, to oversee the renovation of Katrina’s
childhood home. The handsome contractor is distracting, but she refuses to be
swayed by his deep brown eyes and broad shoulders. A summer romance is not part
of the plan. When the truth is discovered about her family’s past, Katrina
fears her own future is in jeopardy. She doesn’t have faith, but the twists
that lie ahead may just change her mind.
Nick refuses to accept help from
anyone, until Katrina gives him an ultimatum—one he can’t refuse. Her
renovation project will save his business, but puts his heart on the line. Can
he convince Katrina to stay or will a promise to her late-grandmother pull her
away? With a little twist of Faith, the odds may be in his favor.
Excerpt:
The man shifted his weight.
Suddenly,
the air cooled around her. For the first time since she spied him in her home,
Katrina stared face-to-face at her intruder. Past the pain, she saw a strong
jaw line and a chin framed by the shadow of a goatee, or as they say in Paris,
a French beard. A perfect set of lips held a thin moustache and his brown layered
hair fell just above his chin. Dark brown eyes kept her gaze captivated. Johnny
Depp has broken into my house.
His
face didn’t belong to someone who made a living from breaking-and-entering.
This face belonged to a refined and hard-working man. She could tell there was
more to the story behind those eyes, but the instant she stared at his lips,
her thoughts turned to mush.
He
stumbled to stand, leaning on the wall for support. Johnny Depp kicked the
wood, sending it rolling to the other side of the room.
Katrina,
now believing he meant no harm, accepted the hand he offered to help her from
the floor. She ignored the tingling sensation running up her arm, knowing the
fuss couldn’t be from the strong hand holding hers.
He
inhaled a deep breath and opened his mouth to speak, but shook his head
instead. Frowning, he pointed a finger toward the card on the floor and limped
to the exit, slamming the door behind him.
She
bent to pick up the card, which read, Donaldson and Porter, Architecture and
Contracting, Nick Porter. Her shoulders dropped. “Damn!”
Katrina
now had less than twenty-four hours to master the art of groveling.
Bio:
An avid reader since childhood, Darlene loved to put a pencil
to paper and plot out stories of her own. She writes heartwarming contemporary
romances with a focus on plot-driven page-turners. When Darlene isn’t writing,
editing, or reading, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and
Yellow Lab.
Contact links:
Web Blog: http://findingthewritewords.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarleneLF
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarleneLF
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/DarleneLF
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INTERVIEW
Tell us a bit about yourself. What part of
Canada do you call home?
I live on the East Coast of Canada, in Nova
Scotia. Born, raised, and still here. Summer is my favorite season, but it’s
way too short. Winters are much too long, and I don’t like cold and shovelling,
but until we win the lottery and move somewhere warmer, this is where I call
home.
What is one highlight that readers might find
interesting about your hometown/city?
The Halifax Explosion on December 6, 1917 was
the largest man-made explosion prior to the development of weapons with an
equivalent force of roughly 2.9 kilotons of TNT. Approximately two thousand
people were killed and an estimated nine thousand were injured when the SS Mont
Blanc, a French cargo ship loaded with wartime explosives collided with an
empty Norwegian vessel. The SS Mont Blanc caught fire and approximately twenty minutes
later exploded. A tsunami and pressure wave also occurred and caused
considerable damage.
What is your favorite Canadian saying?
“What’s up with that?”
Which part of Canada would you love to visit,
but haven’t had the chance to yet?
I hear it’s warmer in British Columbia, lol.
I would love to drive cross-country from east to west coast to enjoy the
beautiful scenery and places Canada has to offer. Once I arrived in BC, I
probably wouldn’t leave, lol!
How did you get into writing?
I’ve been writing stories since I was a teen.
My high school English teacher told me I had a flair for writing. I should have
listened to her, but instead went into a career of Administration. With the
support of my family, I’m thrilled to now be writing full-time.
If you weren’t a writer, what other career
would you have?
I’d like to have been a veterinarian, but
because I love animals so much, I’d have a hard time ‘letting go’.
What's up with that, eh? :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you of the spotlight and fun Canadian interview!
you bet! :)
DeleteTwist of Faith sounds lovely & great interview! It was great getting to know you. :-)
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