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Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Romance Across the States

Can't get enough of love? Let love find you in these idyllic locations across America.
The Love Finds You™ series gives readers a peek into the flavor of local life across the United States. The novels—uniquely titled after actual American towns with quirky but intriguing names—inspire romance and fun. Each fictional story draws on the compelling history or the unique character of a real place.--Summerside Press

Carly Berndt has never felt Amish. Though raised by loving Amish grandparents in the idyllic town of Charm, Ohio, shes always wondered about the parents she never knew and believed that discovering the truth about them will help her figure out where she belongs. Carlys rumspringa is the perfect opportunity for her to leave Charm and track down clues about her identity. But if her search uncovers painful details about her past and threatens her future happiness, will Carly keep digging? Throughout the process, Carly finds herself drawn to two men who represent the lives she must decide between an Englisher whose world intrigues her and the gentle Amish boy who is forbidden to her. Where and with whom does Carly truly belong? Will God make the answer clear? Love Finds You in Charm, Ohio Summerside Press (September 1, 2009)


Hope Bartolli has avoided Sisters for years both her hometown of Sisters, Oregon and her two sisters who live there. But when the 32year old corporate lawyer returns home to attend her beloved grandmothers funeral, shes surprised to learn that she has inherited Nanas old house, her little dog Andy and an unexpected friendship with Nanas attorney, Lewis. If she had any hopes of burying the hatchet with her sisters, these gifts from Nana arent going to help. But the more Hope is reacquainted with old friends and the charming town she once loved, the harder she realizes it will be to return to her fast paced city routine. She wants more out of life but is she willing to take the risks to get it? And can she trust her family to stand by her side? Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon, Summerside Press (September 1, 2009)

Lawyer Cassie Constantine has no plans to stay in Florida. Shes here just long enough to sell her late husbands vacation house, a tacky bungalow shes always despised then shell hightail it back to her gracious Boston brownstone. But the place needs more work than Cassie bargained for. Whats more, her widow status is like a target on her back and the elderly matchmakers around town manage to sidetrack her mission at every turn. Holiday is a landmine of golf tournaments, ballroom dancing competitions, shuffleboard and day trips. But the biggest obstacle of all? Richard Dillon, the stuffed shirt shes paired with on the dance floor. Cassie had always considered herself uptight but Richard wont take a walk on the beach without his socks and shoes! Theres one little problem he makes her heart beat faster than the rhythm of the quickstep. Can Cassie and Richard let loose long enough to have a little fun? Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida, Summerside Press (December 1, 2009)

3 Your say:

stacybuckeye said...

I remember when Janet Dailey wrote a romance for every state, but that was years ago. Of course I read them all :) Ohio does have a large Amish population - I'll have to check it out.

Carmen7351 said...

I love these books because they are historicals. It's a great way to learn the history of the time.
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Jenny said...

Haven't read any of these yet, but do have LFY in Paradise, PA, on my shelf. The Charm, OH, book looks good. I hadn't seen it yet. Thanks for sharing, CeeCee.