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I’m uber thrilled to say that not just one, but both of my books that I entered in the Author Shout 2024 Reader Ready Awards<\/strong> received a silver “Recommended” Read badge! How’s that for starting 2024 out on the right foot? Isn’t it pretty?<\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

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It Happened at Perc\u00e9 Rock – <\/em>Book 3 of my It Happened series…<\/h2>\n

Beaches<\/em> meets Born on the 4th of July<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

When Melissa Scott flees to the village of Perc\u00e9, she\u2019s determined to leave her painful memories behind her.<\/p>\n

Gareth Young, a soldier with the Canadian Forces, never got over losing his friend in the war in Afghanistan. Nowadays, he\u2019s happier in his own company than that of others, until she enters his life.<\/p>\n

Despite her recent breakup and knowing rebound relationships don\u2019t work, Melissa falls head over feet for the handsome military man, only to discover he comes with enough baggage to fill an army cargo plane.<\/p>\n

Will the couple be able to work through their issues and achieve a happy ending together?<\/p>\n

Should you wish to buy a copy of It Happened at Perc\u00e9 Rock, you can do so at this link: books2read.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It Happened at Perc\u00e9 Rock<\/strong><\/em> features Melissa, the youngest member of the Scott family.<\/p>\n

It Happened at Lake Louise<\/em> – Book 4 of my It Happened series<\/h2>\n

Only the Brave<\/em> meets Fallen Angel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Starting<\/p>\n

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A new name. A new look. A new identity. But is it enough?<\/p>\n

Lori Brownlee, a victim of childhood sex abuse, has relocated to Calgary to try to put the sordid past and its unpleasant memories behind her. Although it\u2019s been years, specific triggers bring the past roaring back.<\/p>\n

Christopher Scott has also suffered a painful past. He currently works in the Oil Sands and, when he\u2019s at work, entrusts the care of his Great Dane to his neighbour.<\/p>\n

While Christopher is at work, the nightmare of the distant wildfires becomes a reality. During the mandatory evacuation on May 3, 2016, the dog runs away. With no time to spare searching for the animal, the family flees for their own safety.<\/p>\n

Lori, an animal lover, spots the Great Dane on the news. She drops everything and rushes to Fort McMurray to rescue him.<\/p>\n

She connects with Christopher Scott through social media, and they agree to meet near the Chateau Lake Louise so she can reunite him with his pet.<\/p>\n

Can Christopher move beyond his pain and form a meaningful relationship with Lori? Will Lori\u2019s past come back to haunt her?<\/p>\n

The buy link for this book is at this link: books2read<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It Happened at Lake Louise<\/strong><\/em> features Christopher, the eldest Scott sibling.<\/p>\n

I’m definitely starting 2024 out on the right foot, and it hasn’t even arrived yet! I’m hoping that it’s a good omen.<\/p>\n

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