His Second Chance at Forever (Santa Barbara Sunsets Book 1)
Jason Rogers prefers to keep people at a distance and his pain tucked safely inside. So what if he’s a grouch? He doesn’t care.
Claire Albright isn’t afraid to waltz into her new boss’s office and give her opinions. The fact she has a tag-along little girl, Gina, who reminds Jason of the daughter he lost, only adds to their bristly start.
Soon, against Jason’s will, Claire and Gina inject hope back into his dull existence. Dare he dream of a life he never thought he’d have again?
MY REVIEW: In "His Second Chance at Forever", from author Lynne Marshall, we meet
two dedicated medical professionals who both need a healing touch in
their lives. Dr. Jason Rogers is the stern and steely family practice GP
of a medical clinic. Suffering from the tragic loss of his wife and
daughter, Jason prefers to avoid emotional involvements and keeps others
at a distance. When Registered Nurse Practitioner Claire Albright joins
the medical group, her sincere smile and her holistic approach to
treating patients both begin to stir unwanted feelings in Jason. Claire
also has a young daughter, Gina, whose presence serves as a painful
reminder to Jason of the absence of his own sweet child. At first, Jason
wants nothing to do with Claire's alternative medical treatments, but
he soon comes to respect her knowledge and professionalism. He feels
guilt over his attraction to Claire, and struggles with the sense that
he is betraying his late wife. Claire has her own inner conflicts, and
has no intention of becoming involved with the taciturn Dr. Rogers. In
the past, when Claire had become chronically ill with Lupus, her former
husband could not handle a wife who was not always at her best. He made
her feel less than desirable, and their marriage came to a painful end.
She is afraid that another romantic relationship will suffer the same
fate, but she is greatly attracted to Jason. Lynne Marshall's experience
as a Registered Nurse lends an interesting authenticity to the medical
story line, and her heartwarming characterizations make this a very
touching and satisfying romance read. Seeing Jason come to terms with
his loss and come alive again, and watching Claire overcome her
self-doubts and bloom again as a woman makes you root for these two
lovers to find their very happy ending.
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More Than He Bargained For (Santa Barbara Sunsets Book 2)
Jon Becker, divorced father of teenage daughters, is dedicated to his job.
René Munro longs for a baby. Thirty-five and single, her options are
limited. Except…her colleague and trusted friend, Jon, seems ideal
genetic material! Dare she ask him to help make her baby dream come
true?
On paper Jon agrees to René’s proposition and is prepared to offer
moral support through the experience. But his straight-forward plans to
keep the agreement strictly clinical get derailed when he finds the
radiantly pregnant doctor irresistible. Is he ready to be a father
again? A husband?
One Christmas He Never Expected (Santa Barbara Sunsets Book 3)
Phil Hansen has a reputation as a playboy. One look at the new OB
doc, and he wants to find the nearest mistletoe. What could be better
than kicking off the holiday season with a fling? Except he sees
heartbreak in her eyes.
Stephanie Bennett may be dazzled by laid-back Phil’s charm, and
though she is long overdue for romance, she’s not ready to put her heart
on the line again. Soon swayed by his “love is the best medicine”
attitude, she gives in and comes alive in his arms.
Can the magic of the Christmas season help two reluctant hearts fall in love?
LYNNE MARSHALL
USA Today Bestselling Author, Lynne Marshall says;
"I grew up in Los
Angeles wanting to become a dancer, and studied theater arts. Life had
other plans…
When I got a job in a hospital, reality checked in and I went back to
school to become an RN. I met a man I wanted to marry and embarked on
parenthood.
When my two children had the audacity to grow up, I was left bursting
with creative energy and with no one to shower it on. It was then I
parlayed my lifelong love of reading into a desire to write. Between you
and me, I’d assumed I had a serious problem with daydreaming. Who were
these people and stories parading through my mind’s eye? I was happy
with my life. I was practical—a registered nurse for over 20 years–
married to the man I loved. Yet…these mysterious people and plots
plagued me…daily.
The story of my heart came kicking and screaming out of my head in
2000. I had a choice to either write it down or go loopy. In all
honesty, I think a little of both happened when I discovered it was a
romance. Me? A romance writer? Yes, the snooty little b- word applied to
my attitude about such things back then. When I got honest, I realized
my favorite part of books had always been the love story, and any book
worth its cover price has a love story weaved through the plot, right?
My husband thought I was having an on-line affair when I began
spending hours and hours before my computer typing away. When I
confessed my goal and he realized that I was pursuing my dream of
writing a novel, he offered his complete support.
In 2001, with completed manuscript in hand, I found the Romance
Writers of America, entered the world of genre writing, and never looked
back. What an intriguing journey it has been; I wouldn’t trade it for
anything. Through writers’ groups, national and local conferences, and
university affiliated extension courses, I honed my craft. I also
discovered the most wonderful network of supportive people, many of whom
have become first class friends. I considered each phase of my newbie
writer’s life a blessing.
After almost six years of actively seeking publication, I got “the call” from across the pond on November 8
th
2005 at 7:30 a.m. Harlequin Mills & Boon wanted to buy one of my
books! Yes, my husband was the first to know, and later that day, my
wonderful critique partners cheered along while I squealed and pinched
myself.
When I’m not writing I love to read, and take day trips and vacations
with my husband. We love to explore cities we’ve never been to before. I
also like to see movies and eat out–Japanese and Mexican restaurants
are my favorites. For exercise I work out at Curves and take power
walks. I find brisk walking helps stimulate my imagination, and I’ve
often solved writing dilemmas or have come up with new ideas for books
trudging up hills and marching across parks.
I’m thrilled to be a part of the romance and women’s fiction market.
Of all the genres out there, romance rules the day. Perhaps it’s because
in a world that oftentimes gives us little encouragement, romance
stories always end with hope. As I’ve learned over the years, hope is
the candle that guides us through the dark and lonely patches in life.
http://lynnemarshall.com