I grew up in the Midlands, but when I moved to Wales, over
twenty years ago, I found a place to finally put down roots. I married into a
farming family and embarked on a massive learning curve which also saw me
learning Welsh when my two children were small.
Writing is something I have always wanted to do and I can still remember the thrill of one of my short stories being held up as an example to the class when I was about nine. It wasn’t until my own children were in school that I seriously started to pursue my dream. I joined a local writing group which met every Monday afternoon and being with like-minded people was the boost I needed.
Reading romance had always been my first love, and just about every short story I wrote was romance, so I decided to write my first book. During that process I also attended my first weekend writing course with Kate Walker and joined the RNA’s fabulous New Writers’ Scheme. A short time later I joined Romance Writers of Australia and learnt a lot from entering their competitions. I sought out courses and you can imagine my joy when I discovered Sharon Kendrick’s course in beautiful Tuscany.
Behind the Scandalous Façade, my So You Think You Can Write entry, is my thirteenth book and although only eight have those magic words ‘the end’ written on them the others are definitely part of the learning process I have enjoyed over the last six years.
I love escaping to distant shores with my characters, entering their glamorous world and feeling all the emotions they experience as they discover their love for one another. A love so strong it will overcome all obstacles eventually, leading to that promised happy ever after.
Writing is something I have always wanted to do and I can still remember the thrill of one of my short stories being held up as an example to the class when I was about nine. It wasn’t until my own children were in school that I seriously started to pursue my dream. I joined a local writing group which met every Monday afternoon and being with like-minded people was the boost I needed.
Reading romance had always been my first love, and just about every short story I wrote was romance, so I decided to write my first book. During that process I also attended my first weekend writing course with Kate Walker and joined the RNA’s fabulous New Writers’ Scheme. A short time later I joined Romance Writers of Australia and learnt a lot from entering their competitions. I sought out courses and you can imagine my joy when I discovered Sharon Kendrick’s course in beautiful Tuscany.
Behind the Scandalous Façade, my So You Think You Can Write entry, is my thirteenth book and although only eight have those magic words ‘the end’ written on them the others are definitely part of the learning process I have enjoyed over the last six years.
I love escaping to distant shores with my characters, entering their glamorous world and feeling all the emotions they experience as they discover their love for one another. A love so strong it will overcome all obstacles eventually, leading to that promised happy ever after.
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Who was Serena
James?
Serena James is a
travel writer who has enjoyed two fabulous weeks on the Greek island of
Santorini. What’s not to enjoy when a holiday romance with local fisherman
Nikos Petrakis was part of that holiday?
Did she make a
mistake in her dealings with Nikos?
She certainly did.
She fell for his charm and good looks, believing he was the man she’d always
waited for. Unfortunately she also fell for his lies about his job as a
fisherman on the island.
How did one night lead
to marriage?
Her last night on
Santorini should have been about saying goodbye, but passion carried them away
and now there are consequences. They are so far reaching that three months
later as she is boarding a plane back to Santorini to see Nikos she discovers
that she isn’t the only one with a story to tell.
One
Night To Wife
A souvenir from her Greek affair!
Three months ago, journalist Serena James had her heart broken by a man she'll never forget, especially not the fury in his eyes the night they parted. Now she's back in Santorini to tell him that their summer fling had unexpected repercussions…
Mogul Nikos Petrakis is on the verge of a deal that will make him even more powerful. He doesn't need any distraction—especially not a sexy redhead whose curves beg to be touched! But now that she's carrying his heir, Nikos is forced to make a decision.
It's time to make Serena his wife!
When one night…leads to pregnancy!
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Three months ago, journalist Serena James had her heart broken by a man she'll never forget, especially not the fury in his eyes the night they parted. Now she's back in Santorini to tell him that their summer fling had unexpected repercussions…
Mogul Nikos Petrakis is on the verge of a deal that will make him even more powerful. He doesn't need any distraction—especially not a sexy redhead whose curves beg to be touched! But now that she's carrying his heir, Nikos is forced to make a decision.
It's time to make Serena his wife!
When one night…leads to pregnancy!
Amazon Kindle
Amazon Paperback
Harlequin US
B&N
Hi Rachael
ReplyDeleteI am so gald you kept going with the writing I have read one of your books so far and loved it I need to catch up on them all and this one sounds fab I do love a Greek hero huge congrats :)
Have Fun
Helen
Hi Helen! Thanks for the congratulations and for stopping by. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my book enough to want to catch up on the others. I love a Greek hero too.
DeleteA swarthy Greek fisherman? Sounds irresistible. And obviously, very virile, too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your new book, Rachael. Sounds like your love of reading and writing romance has turned into a dream come true for you. Congrats! :)
Hi Susan! You're right, this is all a dream come true for me - and I still have to pinch myself. Nikos is everything you say!
DeleteSounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra!
DeleteLooking forward to this one, Rachael. Santorini and a sexy Greek have sold it to me!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it Andie!
Deletegood luck with this book.... I look forward to reading it.. Serena is my nieces name!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Diana and I love the name Serena!
DeleteIt must be a very nice life to live in a Wales farming community. I picture it to be very peaceful and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe new book sounds like a mistake that turned out right, or something like that. LOL Congratulations and good luck on your future career.
You summed the book up well Manzanita! Yes it is very peaceful and beautiful in the Wales - when I can sneak away from the noise and bustle of a working farm. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteSounds like a great read. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the congratulations Liz A
DeleteLooks like a great story. Romance was probably one of the first types of books I fell in love with.
ReplyDeleteMe too Medeia! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteRachael, congrats on your fourth book release!!
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Thanks Amanda!
DeleteCongrats on your latest, Rachael!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the congrats The Armchair Squid!
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