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Patricia's muse guided her to some home town comfort. Please welcome my guest today on Discover...
My parents grew up in Tennessee and it’s like a second home to me. The area was always my first choice for a setting because I’m familiar with it. Nashville is surrounded by higher terrain known as the Highland Rim. Bordered by the Tennessee River, the area has many small rivers, rocky creeks and waterfalls. The beautiful rolling hills are bordered by the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. The northern part of the Natchez Trace travels through this part of the state and provides a gorgeous drive in the fall. The fictional town is about 60 miles southeast of Nashville
I’ve visited many of
the small towns in that area. Those towns provided a lot of inspiration for the
historical Lafayette Falls downtown area. Like most towns, it has expanded
beyond downtown over the decades. I wanted Lafayette Falls to be large enough
to have shopping centers, a variety of business, restaurants, schools, and a
modern medical center. Plus, it is home to some amazing characters and their
romantic stories.
ONE WEEK IN PARADISE WITH THE BILLIONAIRE WHO CAN RUIN HER LIFE
After a summer fling six years ago, Marla and Carson went
their separate ways. Yet Carson Blackwell still has feelings for Marla.
Desperate to rid himself of his infatuation, he offers Marla a deal she can't
refuse. In exchange for a week in Hawaii as his "pretend
girlfriend," the billionaire promises a generous yearly donation
to Marla's community clinic in Lafayette Falls. Will he finally free
himself of unrequited love?
Dr. Marla Grant must navigate a high-stakes game of love and deception when she
agrees to be Carson's fake girlfriend. As old passions resurface and the past
returns to haunt her, she fears what will happen if Carson finds out he's the
unsuspecting father of her little girl. Will she make it back home to
Lafayette Falls unscathed? Or will one week in paradise destroy her
regardless?
One Week in Your Arms is a 75 k word
mainstream romance. Heat level: warm.
On sale for 99¢ at most ebook retailers. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2LXSVR
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Excerpt:
With the envelope open, she peeped inside to see one folded sheet of stationery.
After six years, what could he possibly have to say?
She pictured him standing beside a black truck
in the drive of Mayfair Place, a turn-of-the-century estate belonging to his
grandmother. It was time to say goodbye to the only man who had ever swept her
off her feet.
The wind made a mess of Carson’s unruly dark
hair. His blue eyes were hidden by a pair of mirrored lens aviators, and his
alpha-male physique tested the seams of his polo shirt. “If I’m ever back in
town, I’ll look you up,” he promised as their casual affair came to a
predestined end.
For three weeks, they had been together, and
finally, the time had come for them to go their separate ways. She had known
this moment was inevitable, but she hadn’t realized it would be so difficult.
She told herself the feeling would pass.
She forced a bright smile of goodwill. After all, they weren’t parting in anger, or in love, for that matter. And it was unlikely that she would ever see him again.
Award-winning author, Patricia Preston, enjoys writing swoonworthy mainstream romances with charming heroines and irresistible heroes. All her books, regardless of the subgenre, are traditional romances featuring an emotional and compelling romantic journey. The books have captivating characters, romantic settings, and fun, feel-good moments that will leave the reader smiling. The series books can be read as stand-alone romances. Many of her interests and favorites are often reflected in her books. She loves old homes, romantic décor, antiques, flea markets, history, music, graphic art, and cooking.
Website: https://www.patriciaprestonauthor.com
Thanks for hosting me today!
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