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A New Baby — and a New Book!

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Talk about an eventful month.

Since I posted in May, my life has changed dramatically!

Two days before my last post was published – I went into labor with my third son a full 4 weeks before his due date! Due to some complications, he spent 9 days in the NICU for respiratory distress, an infection, and then to improve his eating.

But, as soon as it was clear my little early bird was going to be just fine… There was the less critical (but still important!) fact that my book was due to release in two weeks. I was still waiting on the final proofreaders comments!

Here I thought I was ahead of the game, giving myself a full month of buffer. (Back story: I pressed publish on a novella the morning I went into labor with my second child!) But, apparently my newest babe had a different timeline.

With a little help from my friends, I was able to finalize the manuscript, distribute it to my ARC readers, and upload the final version from my son’s room at the hospital. It was surprisingly helpful, in fact, to have those tasks in order to keep myself occupied while my son had to sit under the phototherapy lights. I even got to add a note to “Little L” in the acknowledgements of the book.

Three days after we brought my son home, Resisting Rose was released into the world. I hardly noticed between the diaper changes and cuddles! Not to mention adjusting to life as a mother of 3 boys, which is just constant chaos so far.

However — in the two weeks since then, I’ve been thrilled to receive the notes of feedback from readers letting me know that they enjoyed the story. Here is one review that had me grinning from ear to ear.

This book was charming! I loved the chemistry between the characters! This was an absolutely enjoyable friends to more story that had the perfect amount of humor sprinkled onto the pages…The first kiss in this book was a fabulous surprise and was done so perfectly for these characters. I enjoyed that these characters knew themselves well and were comfortable in their own skin! Their friendship shined through even after hints of their romance started to spark…Resisting Rose was a light and sweet refreshing story that had me smiling and I would definitely recommend it!

And here is more about the story:

 

Working with your best friend is great.
Falling in love with her is definitely not.

Rose Bloom has never wanted anything more than to take over the family farm and care for the animals she loves. The goats make better company than men in her experience, anyway. She’s determined to prove to her father that despite being the youngest, she’s the best person for the job.

Tate Russell left Montana desperate to buck his own family’s expectations. Landing on Bloom’s Farm four years ago was a stroke of pure luck. He knows more about animals than farming, but he’s learned to love it. Plus, Rose lets him exercise the horses whenever he needed time to think. If only so much of his thinking wasn’t about her.

They want totally different things out of life, but their friendship grows stronger every day. As friendship slowly evolves into something more, they both struggle to maintain the status quo. When Tate’s past comes calling and Rose’s ambitions are on the line, will their relationship survive?

Now that this book is out, I’ve got a break in my publishing schedule for maternity leave. This summer promises to be one full of sleepless nights, sweet baby snuggles, and lots of fun with my boys. 

What are you excited about this summer? Let me know in the comments!

Lastly, here is a picture of my little bundle of joy! :)

Tara Grace Ericson (48 Posts)

Tara Grace Ericson lives in Missouri with her husband and two sons. She studied engineering and worked as an engineer for many years before embracing her creative side to become a full-time author. She loves cooking, crocheting, and reading books by the dozen. Her writing partner is usually her black lab - Ruby - and a good cup of coffee or tea. She loves a good “happily ever after” with an engaging love story. That’s why Tara focuses on writing clean contemporary romance, with an emphasis on Christian faith and living.


Comments

  1. Congratulations!! What a cutie! May your chaos be filled with love and joy and no small amount of hugs and kisses from all the men in your life! The book looks good, too. :-)

  2. Congratulations! I was so happy to hear about your little one’s surprise arrival, and have been praying for him while he overcame his early hurdles. I guess he didn’t want to miss out on any more of the fun his big brothers were having, and decided he was ready to join them. :-) I’ve read Resisting Rose and it’s a wonderful story. Blessings to you all!

  3. Hi Tara and congratulations on son #3. I am a mother of 3 sons and so are many of my friends. Remember days of smelly socks, chaos, and as teens mean lean eating machines. Never had enough food. Also have two grandsons and as a high school teacher, I worked with lots boys. Prayers that your newest bundle thrives. Congrats on your new release. Enjoy the summer and your maternity leave. Best wishes.

  7. Congratulations on your new blessing from God. I’m looking forward to my garden, berries, and fruit trees. I wish I was going to a beach with white sand to relax. 😁

  8. What a precious little boy!! I’m looking forward to going on my first vacation in over 9 years! It will be very bittersweet, though I’m really looking forward to it.

  9. Congratulations on both your baby and your book baby! Loved reading that review too.

  11. Congrats on the new bundle of joy and the new story. I am excited about doing more activities this summer with my kiddos.

  12. Congratulations on your newest and precious gift from God. I’m very happy to hear that all is well. Your book sounds like a great read and I love the book cover. Take Good Care of yourself. God Bless you and your family.

  15. Thank you Valerie! It was hard to see him with all the wires and tubes, so it is definitely a blessing to see him happy and healthy at home!

    Hope you enjoy the book! I’d love to hear what you think.

  23. Thank you Mills! I think you are right, he was ready to be a part of the action. I so appreciate your prayers.

    Thank you for reading the book and for your kind words as well!

  27. Hi Tara! Congratulations on your gorgeous new arrival! He was in a hurry to get into the world, wasn’t he! Love your book cover, especially as it’s ‘real’ people not posed actors! Enjoy Summer just concentrating on being Mum.

  31. What a lovely baby !! It reminds me of when my younger brother was born he was so tiny hehehe.
    Maybe it’s weird but one of the things I love about babies is the “baby smell” they have and lose around 4 years of age. It could be just me.

  33. Awwww, what a sweet bundle of joy!!! I miss the new baby smell & feel, but not the sleepless nights, lol! Before you know it, like my two, they’re all adults and you wished they were babies or small kids again :-)

    Summer are for lazing around and loose schedules! Honestly, I just look forward to the possibility of traveling more and (crossing my fingers) our state to go wide open after 15 months of so much closure, restrictions and masks.

  34. Lilly, I’m with you on the new baby smell….there’s nothing like it,is there? :-) My two kids are adults now & I sure (kinda) miss those days when they were little.

  35. He is so precious and adorable. I can understand why all you want to do is hold and cuddle him. Thank you so much for sharing a picture. I have been reading a variety of books. I have read The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman, Death Comes in Threes by Kimberley O’Malley and I just started The Islanders by Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May. They have all been wonderful books. God bless you.

  37. My brother is already 14 and although for me he still has some of his baby face he definitely doesn’t smell like one anymore hahaha.

  38. Congratulations Tara on another beautiful blessing from God. I had my youngest son at 34 weeks and it was also a struggle for him. But today he is a strapping 25 year old engaged to be married in November and working a God given job and growing spiritually through it!
    The book was fabulous!! I love, love, loved it!!! Rest, relax, and sleep when you can! While we readers live your books, we can wait for you to have new baby time!!

  39. Congratulations on baby boy and book baby, too. I can’t imagine doing all that at the same time!
    This summer is full of gardening, swim lessons, a few small trips, and getting a few things done around the house. With maybe some writing time sprinkled in.

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