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Book Nerds and Boyfriends Novellas with Sarah Monzon #giveaway

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Thank you Sarah for joining us today! The cover of your novella collection is adorable, and of course, the title is intriguing! How did you come up with it? And what does it mean to you?
Aww, thanks! I have to admit, I kind of love it, too. I came across these adorable graphics one day on accident and knew that they would be perfect for book covers. I didn’t have any stories planned, but the inspiration was sparked and that’s all it took. Haha, I don’t remember but I probably came across them when I was procrastinating from writing. Messing around with cover designs is my favorite way to procrastinate. Shhh… don’t tell anyone. ;)  As far as the title…well, it just seemed to fit! Every novella is about a book nerd (bibliophile, literature professor, and author) and their love stories so the boyfriends part fit as well as being an alliteration, which I adore.
How fun! That’s so cool that you do covers, too!
Tell us about one of the book boyfriends in the collection and maybe tell us about one of your favorite contemporary Christian romance book boyfriends another author has created.
 Ack! You’re going to make me pick one? How about just a really short rundown of all three? Pretty please? heehee.
Sure! I understand!
So…Tate Woodby in Bookishly Ever After is a best-friend musician with the patience of a saint. Landon Novak in Literarilly For Keeps is an IT guy with the rugged physique of a lumberjack who has a hidden agenda to agreeing to a fake marriage. Novelly Upon a Time spotlights Kyo Tanaka, the heroine’s arch-enemy who may have more than one reason to push her buttons. 
As to favorite contemporary book boyfriend by another author… again, you’re going to make me chose just one? Eeep! This is too hard! Ummm… I’m going to have to go with one of Nicole Deese’s heroes. Kai from  All for Anna is one of my all time favorites. He’s Samoan, a paramedic with a killer voice, compassionate, caring, patient, and hunky! Hmm…I think I might need to reread this book again soon!
They all sound great!
What led you to become a book nerd and a writer?
Story has always been an important part of my life. I would get in trouble for reading too much. I kid you not. Although, to be fair, I was told to do a chore and my “one more chapter” probably turned into a lot more than that. Creating stories naturally evolved from there. I entered a few writing contests as a child and had some stories and poems published in anthologies. It wasn’t until I was in college that I attempted a full-length novel. The rest, as they say, is history.
I love it! Thank you for sharing on Inspy Romance today!
Thank you so much for having me! 
Sarah Monzon is a Navy chaplain’s wife and a stay at home mom to the two cutest littles in the world. Playing pretend all day with them isn’t enough, she spends the evenings after their heads hit the pillow to create her own imaginary characters. When she isn’t in the world of make believe, she can be found in the pine forests of western Washington taking care of her family, fostering friendships, and enjoying all the adventures each day brings.
 

Book Nerds and Boyfriends

A collection of three bookish novellas

Here’s a little about each story!

Bookishly Ever After

It all started with a bet and a book. Emory Blake is the ultimate bibliophile. She’d take curling up with a good novel over a night on the town any day of the week. But then best friend Tate Woodby accuses her of living between the pages of her paperbacks instead of the real world, and makes a bet that will force her to experience the adventures of her fictional friends…instead of just reading about them. With her face no longer buried in books, Emory must confront the pain of the past. But is it also her perfect opportunity to discover the hunky hero who could be the happily-ever-after of her own story?

Literarily For Keeps

She only has to pretend to be married for five days. What’s the worst that could happen? Literature professor Ashleigh Darmody never imagined her life would turn into a classic trope, but that’s exactly what happens when her sister Claire calls with a bizarre request–quickly find a fake husband. Backstory is a powerful thing, and Ashleigh’s has plenty of shadows, but is her past so shady that it requires an elaborate scheme to ensure Claire’s prospective father-in-law, renowned TV evangelist Ken Abrams, will give her his blessing to marry his son? Already divorced from a man who turned out to be other than he claimed, Ashleigh now has to pretend to be blissfully married to a stranger for the next five days. But when the lines of fiction and reality blur with each tick of the clock, could a temporary deal turn into something for keeps?

Novelly Upon A Time

Harper Jones prides herself on the impeccable research she does for her novels, so when early reviews come pouring in claiming her romance reeks of inauthenticity, her editor suggests pulling her nose out of books and getting some real-life smooching experience. But her plans to do just that are thwarted by her arch nemesis from high school who’s recently returned to town. Suddenly she’s left with an impossible decision–kiss her worst enemy or kiss her three-book contract goodbye.

Get your copy here! Amazon

Sarah has offered to give one eBook copy to someone who leaves a comment 2-25-2019! Do you enjoy reading novellas?

 

Janet W Ferguson (66 Posts)

Janet W. Ferguson is a Christy Award finalist and the FHL Readers Choice Award winning author of realistic inspirational fiction. An avid reader, she loved books so much she found a job as a librarian so she could be around them all day. Then she turned that love of story into writing faith-filled novels with characters who feel like best friends. You’ll laugh and cry as the quirky heroes and heroines chase their happily ever after. ​Janet and her husband live in Mississippi where they say y’all a lot, and she forces him to visit the beach as often as possible. They have two grown children, one really smart dog, and a cat that allows them to share the space. Connect with her at http://www.janetfergusonauthor.com/


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Comments

  3. These sound a collection of cute stories. I enjoy novellas every now and then and would probably have fun reading this book. Thanks for sharing

  4. Hi Janet and Sarah. Sarah, I loved these novellas:) I’m a huge bookworm (as is everyone here:) and these stories were lots of fun. I enjoy a good novella, but also love a good novel- there is definitely a place for both on my kindle. It all depends on time and mood as to which I read at the moment.
    Blessings:)

  5. I love reading novellas for my bedtime story. I would love to win this set of novellas! I read them when I had KU and would love to have a copy to keep on my Kindle forever, re-reading as often as I want.

  7. I enjoy reading novellas because their are times when you dont have time or just want to read a shorter story. Your novellas sound very interesting. Thanks for the chance.

  8. Thank you, Janet, for having Sarah Monzon here today! I love her books and would be thrilled to get this collection!

  9. I have actually read all these novellas individually, so don’t enter me. They are all so cute! I haven’t read any of her full length novels, but I thoroughly enjoy each of these.

  10. I love this collection and all of Sarah’s books! And Kai is a great choice, Sarah!
    (no need for entry)

  12. I have come to the realization that I actually prefer the length of a novella best. The character development still needs to be deep, but I can’t stand fluff. Just get met to the heart of the story quickly and let’s get it done! :D

  13. Novellas are fun and this one sounds pretty epic. I love the cover and how it was chosen before the book was written! I was that child that always had her nose in a book. Growing up on a farm, it drove my mom nuts to have to constantly pull me away from a book to do my chores. I finally learned to climb into the treehouse when I wanted to read because it was far away enough from the house that I couldn’t hear my mom calling me and she never climbed up to find me! :)

  14. Yes, I do enjoy reading novellas! I have read other books by Sarah and loved them. Thanks for your giveaway!

  15. Hi Janet and Sarah! I am a bookworm. As I age I prefer reading novellas. I am not fond of fluff. Concentration span is shorter. I am a no nonsense German girl. Sarah is a new author to this avid reader, therefore would love to have this delightful set. Best wishes and enjoy your weekend.

  16. Hi there Janet and Sarah! I love Sarah’s novella covers, and this sounds like a great collection. I usually read longer books, but sometimes it’s fun to dive into one I can read in a night. Thanks for the fun spotlight/interview!

  17. I do like a novella from time to time. In fact, Janet’s latest novella is up next in my reading list! ?

  18. Hi—The novellas sound great. I do love reading novellas. Thanks for visiting Inspy Romance today, Sarah.

  19. This is a wonderful post. This cover is so fun and light. And the title draws interest. I enjoy reading novellas in between full length books.

  20. I usually read novels because I enjoy the longer length. This collection sounds like a lot of fun, though.

  25. I enjoy novellas when I don’t want to get too sidetracked with a book. I set myself limits for reading. My kids used to get into trouble for reading when they should be doing homework! I don’t think their teachers had ever had that explanation for unfinished homework before.

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