Book Title: RECLAIM MY HEART
Author name: Donna Fasano
Book Blurb:
Sixteen years ago, Tyne Whitlock cut all ties to her past and left town under the shameful shadow of a teenage pregnancy. Now her fifteen-year-old son is in trouble with the law and she is desperate for help. But reaching out to high-powered attorney Lucas Silver Hawk will tear open the heart-wrenching past in ways Tyne never imagined.
Forced to return to the Delaware Indian community where Lucas was raised, Tyne and Lucas are tempted by the heated passion that consumed them as teens. Tyne rediscovers all the reasons she found this man irresistible, but there are scandalous secrets waiting to be revealed, disgraceful choices made in the past that cannot be denied. Love is a powerful force that could heal them both—if the truth doesn't rip them apart.
eBook ASIN: B00FAH 87JO
Paperback ISBN: 978-1477817988
Link to Kindle Edition: http://www.amazon.com/Reclaim-My-Heart-ebook/dp/B00FAH 87JO/
Link to Paperback: http://www.amazon.com/Reclaim-My-Heart-Donna-Fasano/dp/1477817980/
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Author Bio:
USA TODAY Bestselling Author Donna Fasano is a three time winner of the What others are saying about Donna's books:
"...complex, funny, and realistic..." ~Wilmington News Journal
"Excellent!" ~Bookreview.com
"Could not help myself from reading excerpts to my husband and friends. This book is well written, the characters are real, everyday folks. It is very easy to identify with them. Donna Fasano is a talented author." ~Elizabeth M. Caldwell on Amazon
"...a fast paced riotous look at family life today. Donna Fasano is right on target!" ~Donna Zapf, SingleTitles.com
Author Q&A
What attracted you to
writing in the first place?
I came to writing from my love of reading. While growing up,
I lost myself in books in order to escape an unhappy childhood.
What genre are you most comfortable writing?
Romance. I wrote for Harlequin for 20 years, writing sweet
romance (as Donna Clayton) and women's fiction (under my own name). I have
self-published some of my books. The Merry-Go-Round was my first
indie-published book. Reclaim My Heart is my very first Montlake publication. I
am proud and excited to have been picked up by such a prestigious publisher.
How has your upbringing influenced your writing?
I think authors who face a lot of pain and anguish seem to
write stories with great depth, with honesty and compassion. It could be that
dealing with trauma brings out the best (or worst) in people. I believe that
losing my mother at such a young age had a huge impact on me not just as a
writer but as a human being. I became, I don't know, more maternal towards my
family, my friends, heck, towards everyone I meet... more giving of myself, I
guess you could say. My mother's death could have made me bitter and angry. I'm
just so grateful that the exact opposite seems to describe me.
Where do you get your
inspiration and ideas from?
My mind is always on the alert. The writer in me is inspired
by everything I see, hear, read, and experience. I have been known to take a
snippet of conversation overheard in an elevator and turn it into a book
(Return of the Runaway Bride), or from a location (His Wife for a While), or from
a person I met (Taking Love in Stride). So be careful! If you interact with me,
you might end up in one of my novels.
What’s your favorite place in the entire world?
I have visited so many beautiful places. The South of
France, the rolling mountains of Italy, the Mediterranean Sea, the cobbled
streets of Brussels, the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, beautiful Morro Bay,
California, and I spend lots of time in Ocean City, Maryland. I obviously can't
pick a favorite. Besides, there are so many places waiting to be seen!
What was your
favorite part of this book to write? Which part was the hardest?
I really enjoyed writing the love scenes. In my sweet
romances, all the 'spice' takes place behind closed doors. So this was very
fun. And which part was hardest? The "kitchen love scene" (naughty
pun intended!).
When you were a
child, what did you want to be when you “grew up”?
I wanted to be a teacher. My aunt attended college and
earned her teaching degree. I always idolized her. I've dedicated Reclaim My
Heart to my Aunt Dot.
So what’s next for
you as an author? Any last words?
I'm thinking of writing a book that revolves around three
friends in different stages of marriage, but I'm not sure yet. I've worked very
hard on Reclaim My Heart and I'm going to take a few days off. Then I'll get
back to work!
I want to thank you for hosting me, and I want to thank your
followers for taking the time to read about Reclaim My Heart.
GUEST BLOG POST
Why
I Write Romance Novels
By
Donna Fasano
I can’t tell you how many
times over the course of my 20-plus year career as a published romance author I
have been asked, “When are you going to write a real book? You know, a [insert genre of choice: mystery,
historical, thriller, etc].” So I’d like to take this opportunity to tell
readers why I write romance novels.I suffered a lot of tragedy while I was growing up, the worst of which was the death of my mother just as I was entering my teens. I felt as though I went from 13 to 35 overnight, and when my friends were off having fun, I was cooking and cleaning and helping my little brother with his homework. Romance novels were an escape for me. The Wolf and the Dove, The Far Pavilions, Whitney My Love, Rebecca, The Thorne Birds… if the book featured one man and one woman falling in love, I read it! Romance novels offered me hope for a happy future filled with love (hokey, maybe, but I was a naïve teen). As a young wife and mother, I discovered Silhouette Romance Novels. These books were short and sweet and uplifting. Each and every story put a smile on my face, and the happily-ever-after endings always boosted my spirits. Are romance novels real? No. Does every real-life relationship end in
As an author, I can’t think of a better way to use my talent than to bring pure enjoyment to my readers. I tell people that I write cotton candy for the mind. Think about that. When you were a kid and you put a small cloud of that wispy confection on your tongue, what did you do? You smiled. And maybe you even laughed. That’s the reaction I’m going for with my short, upbeat stories. That’s why I write romance novels. So if you’re looking to get lost for a few hours in a fun, cheery story, I hope you’ll try one of my books.
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