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Match Me If You Can

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In less than a month, my next book releases! EEE!!! Now is when all the nerves and excitement really start kicking in! Putting the final touches on edits and cover and marketing plans–it’s a whirlwind! I’ve started back to work full time this past year, and this is my first book release since then. I’ll be honest–I’m struggling with the balance. Being a momma of four, a full-time employee, and an author is straining me more than a little! But God has been reminding me that HE is my strength and he has called me and equipped me, and is proving SO faithful during this stressful season of “busy.”

So–let me tell you a little book I’m stressing so much about lately! Last year, I was super blessed to be asked to be a part of the Resort to Romance series. Each book will have the same setting — THE BAHAMAS!! And each book will have a similar basic premise — Matchmaking Week!

And since I’m a fan of meddling parents/friends trying to matchmake (I mean–a fan in fiction, not in real life, HA!) I thought I’d take the matchmaking theme to another level–both of my characters are “forced” into going to matchmakers week–Ava is tricked into it, and Sean is guilted into it.

But I don’t want to give away TOO much, so I’ll just throw in a little back-cover-copy here for kicks and giggles. The rest you’ll have to wait until April 2nd to read! You can preorder it now for 99 cents–and for those with Kindle Unlimited, it will be FREE to read, as will all the other books in the series.

 

He was gifted a trip to the Bahama’s Matchmakers week. She was conned into it.

They’re both determined to leave matchless.

But neither count on losing their heart–

Ava St. James is going to strangle her best friend. Conned into going on a trip to the Bahamas for “Matchmaking” Week, Ava determines to do everything she can to not be matched. She’d soak in the sun and enjoy every minute of her vacation–while completely ignoring whatever poor sap she gets matched with. What she doesn’t expect is to be forced to spend time with her match. She also doesn’t expect her match to be a giant.

Former NFL football player Sean Jackson is only on this trip because he loves his mother–nothing more. Sure, he feels guilty that some woman is paired with him and will be disappointed that he isn’t interested–but that is bound to happen to most of the couples anyway, right? But he never expects a woman like Ava St. James. She is a puzzle–one he shouldn’t want to put together but as the week goes on, he can’t help himself.

Ava refuses to fall for Sean. No way, not going to happen. He is all kinds of wrong for her. Not only is he out of her league, he also scares her more than a little. But little by little, she comes to tolerate him–then even like him a little. Okay, fine, maybe a lot.

Will this unwilling couple end up finding love, or will the past come back to haunt them both?

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Here is a little more information on the whole series. ALL books are currently either available for sale or preorder!

RESORT TO ROMANCE SERIES

It’s Matchmaking Week at an all-inclusive resort on a private island in the Bahamas. Each guest has been expertly paired and is here to enjoy one full week with their match. While there’s no money-back guarantee on the paid trip, the participants are guaranteed to find love!

BUY ALL TEN BOOKS IN THE SERIES:

Week 1 – 2/19/19 A Meddled Match by Jill Kemerer

Week 2 – 2/26/19 A Messed-Up Match by Jessica R. Patch

Week 3 – 3/5/19 Met Her Match by Susan L. Tuttle

Week 4 – 3/12/19 Moonlight Match by Kristina Knight

Week 5 – 3/26/19 Unexpected Match by Constance Phillips

Week 6 – 4/2/19 Match Me If You Can by Krista Phillips

Week 7 – 4/9/19 Mismatched Melody by Jodie Bailey

Week 8 – 4/16/19 A Match for Mr. Write by Jennifer Shirk

Week 9 – 4/23/19 Rematched by Julie Jarnagin

Week 10 – 4/30/19 Match You Like Crazy by Johnnie Alexander

 

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On another note, as I noted earlier, my life has imploded a little bit with going back to work full-time. In doing so, God has whispered in my heart that I need to adjust my commitments and priorities and let a few things go so I can concentrate on the things He is calling me to do.

InspyRomance is one of those things I’m having to let go. This will be my last post :-( I have SO ENJOYED blogging here and all the camaraderie, but I need to make sure my family is my priority, and I have to be very savvy and strategic about my writing time for this current season in life.

I will greatly miss you all, but will definitely still be an InspyRomance READER and will see you in the comments!

I’m also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorkristaphillips or Instagram @kristajeanphillips and would LOVE to connect with you there!! You can also find out about news and new releases by subscribing to my newsletter.

Love you all–Thank you so much for chatting romance with me over the years!

~Krista

Krista Phillips (49 Posts)

Krista Phillips writes inspirational romance with a dash of smiles. She believes a sprinkle of laughter (and a wee bit of chocolate) makes everything a little better! She blogs regularly about life as a wife, mother, follower of Jesus, and mother of a child with a rare congenital heart defect at www.kristaphillips.com. She is represented by Sarah Freese of WordServe Literary.


Comments

  2. Hi Krista, your book cover looks amazing and the book sounds like a lot of fun. I am looking forward to reading this:)
    I’ll miss you on inspyromance- totally understand about family priorities. I am a wife, mum and full time teacher, and it is busy! Praise God for the peace and rest He offers.
    Many blessings to you Krista as you enter this season of life:)

  3. Sounds like a great series! Sorry that we won’t see you here anymore and we’ll miss you but I totally know about readjusting commitments. Can’t wait to read your newest!

  5. So sorry to hear about your leaving Inspy! I wish you the very best in your future endeavors!

  6. I hope you come back as a guest blogger every once in a while, especially when there´s a new book coming out. Take care and enjoy time with your family.

  7. Hi Krista! Matchmaking Week in the Resort to Romance series sounds intriguing. Even though I have been a matchmaker a few times at a person’s request, matchmaking is not for me. Too independent in spirit. I understand about family coming first while juggling a full time job and other commitments. Life today with a growing family is expensive. You will be missed, but I follow you on Facebook so I keep up with you. Best wishes and enjoy your weekend.

  8. Your new book sounds fun! I’m excited to read it.

    Family has to come first and I’m sure you’re doing the best thing by putting them there.

  9. Hi Krista! It sounds like a great story! Can’t wait to read it.
    I’m sorry to hear you are leaving, but I completely understand, family should always come first!

  10. This sounds like a fun book and fun series.
    Sad to see you are leaving, but I know you are doing what’s best for you and your family. That is what is important.

  11. I’m glad to see you prioritize your family and work commitments. We all want to be that Proverbs 31 woman and “do it all” and do it well. I went to a study on it once and while she did it all, she didn’t do it all at the same time. This is the key point many of us miss, there are seasons for each of the things we want to accomplish. You are choosing wisely, so I wanted to encourage you in that.

    I just finished the 3rd book in the Resort series last night and I’m looking forward to your story. Such a fun series!

  12. Congratulations on your book. Yes mam, you are busy. Absolutely, listen to God and put your family first. If the Lord leads, some things will be picked up later in life. Maybe others will take its place. I put my family first and both of our kiddos are well balanced young adults now. Now I can spend my time quilting and other crafts knowing I obeyed God and concentrated on the precious kids He allowed me to raise for Him. Blessings coming your way.

  13. We’re going to miss you! But please, take care of yourself and your family. This looks like a fun series – I’ve pre-ordered yours because I know I’ll love it. :)

  14. Krista,
    I’ve followed your journey for awhile and have been in awe how you have balanced it all. You have a precious family and I wish you all many blessings. I can’t wait to read this one, I love the premise and setting!

  15. Krista—I’m heading to the Caribbean next week so this is the perfect post! Sounds like a fun series. Sun and love. We will miss you on Inpsy. :)

  24. Thanks, Melynda! I hope you enjoy it!!

    Agree, family is #1 (well, #2… Jesus is #1!!) I’ve always felt that pursuing my dream of writing was a good thing for my family and my kids–to show them there is nothing you can’t do if it was what God has called you to. And I still believe that–just need a little more balance right now!

  27. I like to point out that the Proverbs 31 woman also had SERVANT GIRLS — i.e. MAIDS/NANNYS. It made me feel much better when I realized that–because my dream has always been to hire someone to clean my house!! LOL

    And I totally agree, there are many seasons and I try to embrace each as they come. I’m entering a new one, and it is scary and fun and exhilerating all at the same time. God has plans–and I know I can trust them!

    Hope you enjoy the book!!!

  28. Thanks so much, Lori! I’m excited about taking a step back and breathing for a bit, but also excited to write for the JOY of writing again for a little while. Back when it was just me and Jesus and fictional characters, not worrying about what an audience would think or what is currently sellable on the market. I think that is where the BEST stories are written anyway.

  30. Thanks so much, Julie!!!!! How well I have balanced is definitely something that is “in the eye of the beholder” sometimes, as I feel like I’ve dropped more than I’ve balanced the last 8 ish years! But God is always faithful to pick up those broken things I’ve dropped and they turn out better than they had before! He is SO good like that!!!

  33. This sounds like a fun series and I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a tropical location. I’m sorry to hear that you’re leaving IR but totally understand that your family needs to come first. Best wishes and I look forward to keeping up with your releases through your newsletter.

  34. This sounds like such a fun collection! I have a little credit on my Amazon account, I may have to preorder it.

  35. I can’t even imagine working full time and having four kids, let alone adding a writing career to the mix! Your new book sounds good. I’m adding it to my TBR list.

  36. I’m glad you are keeping your priorities in order and family is so important. Thank you for sharing. Blessings

  37. Krista, I discovered your books last summer and fell in LOVE with them! I can’t wait to read this series – anything that you and Johnnie Alexander are a part of has to be good! And I’m excited to be introduced to other great authors! This sounds like a fun series. I’m heading over to your newsletter now . . . :)

  38. Your new book sounds delightful. I look forward to reading it. You’ll be missed here.

  39. You will be missed, but I’m thankful that God always knows what is best for us. At least we still get to read your books! This sounds great!

  44. Aw, that totally made me smile, thanks Patty! It’s only 99 cents as a preorder (the price goes up a week after release) so yeah!!!

    I hope you enjoy it!!

  45. Agreed!! I totally lived vicariously through my characters!! I even put one of them on a dreamy over-the-water bungalow– just because the idea of it is quite dreamy! (Although I looked up the price of one of those things and, YIKES!!! I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford that– and would feel guilty spending that kind of money even if I did, HA!!)

    And yeah for newsletters!!! Thanks so much!!

  46. Krista I will miss your posts, but I understand. Family should always come first.

  48. Blessings in your new journey We will miss you here and Yes family always comes first !

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