Back in my December InspyRomance post I described a whole new approach for writing and releasing my new series. Instead of writing a book and releasing it, I’d write the entire series (or close to it) and then use a Rapid Release approach. Starting with my birthday June 7, I’ll be releasing one book on the seventh of the month for five months!
So, in retrospect, how’s this new process going, you may ask? I have to say I’m really enjoying it! Here’s a few reasons why:
I’m spending more time with the common characters across the series so I don’t have to get “reacquainted” with them between books.
The completed books have more time to sit and season before I go back and edit them. It’s so difficult to edit a book when you only finished writing it a week ago! Often I find myself asking while reading it over, “Didn’t I just say this? Or am I remembering it from when I originally wrote it two weeks ago?”
The excitement and anticipation builds as I’m writing and preparing the books. I’m excited about what I’m doing, and I hope that passes on to my readers!
So, with no further ado, I’d like to introduce you to The Matchmaking Moms of Oceanview Church! They are all on preorder now so take a look at this series and if they appeal to you, go ahead and preorder to your Kindle! Once released they will be on Kindle Unlimited.
Moms go the distance!
A team of mothers determined to covertly jumpstart the stalled love lives of their adult children. A light-hearted, faith-filled, fun series that will make you smile and warm your heart.
Dahlia, Lily and Rose attend a Bible Study at Oceanview Church. As an introductory exercise, the leader encourages them to dig deep and discover one thing they have in common. After sharing, they discover one interesting fact: they all have adult children who, for various reasons, are striking out in the love department. So, the ladies form a covert team of matchmakers and take matters into their own hands. Of course, their efforts have to be secretive because their kids would never go for it if they knew.
Will the moms be successful finding matches for Winston the Loner, Isabelle the Workaholic and Micah the Playboy, while remaining in the shadows?
Book 2: Finding Love for the Loner
The Matchmaking Moms are in for a tough job finding a romantic match for Lily’s son Winston. Gun-shy from love due to past rejections, he’s built a life around his
job, his dog and his online video game prowess. He’s perfectly happy, thank you very much. Except Lily knows his life will be better when the moms find a perfect match for him.
Rose is the matchmaker for the job, finding Tina, a fellow dog lover. Will the two of them connect, and if they do, will they be able to get past Winston’s solitary ways, and Tina’s need for control?
Book 3: Finding Love for the Workaholic
A successful match under their belt, the Matchmaking Moms now set their sights on Rose’s daughter, Isabelle. An accomplished Public Relations executive, Isabelle decides to combine her passion for entertaining with her corporate know-how and create her own business. A talented chef, she sets up a company offering pop-up dinners, lifestyle advice and traveling chef services. The last thing she has time for at this busy juncture is finding a man.
Knowing she’ll need help setting up the business, Matchmaker Dahlia sends over a parade of trained professionals, hoping one will be that special someone. But the question is, will Isabelle realize she’s been looking for the wrong type of man all along, and finally recognize the attributes of Zach the photographer?
Book 4: Finding Love for the Playboy
The Matchmaking Moms face their biggest challenge yet. Dahlia’s son Micah is a high-powered agent in the entertainment industry. Red carpet appearances are a common part of his job and he always has a beautiful woman on his arm. However, he’s never seen anyone as a forever partner. How will the Matchmaking Moms handle that one?
Micah learns the basics of an equal relationship from single mom Maria. Is he finally ready to give up the playboy life and commit his heart to one woman?
Book 5: Finding Love for the Matchmaker
Dahlia, Lily and Rose celebrate the successful matchmaking of their three adult children. Through a lot of hard work, many extraordinary measures and blessings from God, all three of them are happily in love. The Matchmaking Moms decide to throw a Christmas party to reveal their secret efforts to all six.
But is it possible that while the Matchmaking Moms were covertly arranging love for their children, they weren’t quite as covert as they thought? Did the matches turn the tables and actually find love for one of the matchmakers?
Now, I’d love your input! What do you think of this series? Do you like matchmaker stories? Do you like the premise? The covers? Thank you for your early feedback!
**Heartwarming, life-changing Christian fiction.** An award-winning author, Laurie is living her dream life at the beach, writing novels. Laurie writes beachy inspirational romance that takes place in the South Carolina Low Country. She retired from the big day job and now focuses on writing full time. Strolls on the sand, soaking up the sun and riding the waves can be considered the best kind of research.
Sounds like a lot of fun.
I love the premise and covers. I look forward to reading the series.
Hi Laurie! Sound like a delightful series. Preordered the first book. Thanks for the update on the writing process. Best wishes and stay safe.
I think your series sounds like a lot of fun! Can’t wait to meet the characters in the books!
Sounds a little like art imitating life, who hasn’t had their mother and her friends try to matchmake them. I love the idea that one of them ends up matched up in the final story. Sounds like fun stories!
Thanks Mary!
Thanks Toni!
Thanks so much Renate! Praying that you’re staying safe too.
Great! Thanks Lori!
Ha ha! I do know several people who married the one Mom set them up with!
I love the concept and the covers look fun. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome and thank you Lucy!
Looking forward to reading the whole series. :-)
I’m so glad Melissa! Thank you!
I think they sound great!! Can’t wait to read them! The covers look great, too!!
I am so looking forward to get these lovelies in my hand I love this approach you are using Laurie. I am waiting impatiently for them and I love the covers very attractive .
Those sound like fun books.
Oh thanks Trudy! I love how colorful and cheerful they are! Let me see (counting on my fingers) counting these five, I’ve worked with the same cover artist partner on 18 books!
Oh Angeline! Thank you for your kind words! I’m excited about them too.
Thanks Merillee! I’m calling them fun, light-hearted, fast-paced inspy romance. Nothing too deep or harsh. Just light. : ) However, a strong faith message in all of them.
What a great idea for a series! I love it! I’m definitely interested in reading them.
Hi! The new writing process you explained makes a lot of sense. It’s how I write reviews – lol. Write it up, & return to it the next day to make sure it makes sense before I hit “done.” :D
Your covers are very eye-catching! I love the one with the dog – who wouldn’t? And the idea of cooking together (I am told) is very romantic, so I’m sure that one also holds a lot of appeal as well. I’m not a “Billionaire” trope reader, but the cover with the cute/handsome “Playboy” couple is also very attractive. How fun!
I like the covers and the idea! And I love that you’re releasing them so close together, so there’s not a long wait between books.
Thank you so much Ellie! I hope you check them out!
This looks fun!!
Hi Penelope, thanks for your input! The playboy character (Micah) is a bit of a challenge to write. Because he’s an inspy romance hero, of course there’s no explicit intimacy. I call him my PG-rated playboy! LOL. I’m writing his story now, with a strong reason in his past why he always has a woman on his arm but doesn’t get too close to any of them. Until, that is, he meets his special someone!
Thanks Kathy! I’m hoping the rapid release helps sustain interest in the latter books in the series.
Thanks Melynda!
So the “Playboy” is perhaps more the character with internal flaws & scars who covers them up with external apparent casualness. He could be a sweetie.
I enjoy matchmaker books.
I’m late but love the premise I have read a few books where there were older people were praying for younger ones to find the right partner. (grandparent age) One had a group of men and the book had them praying for a grand daughter who had come back to the town.
I loved the books.
I love the premise of 3 moms praying for there adult children and book 5 sounds really fun. Love the covers too. I also like that we don’t have to wait long between books.
Great! I hope you’ll take a look!
Great Ausjenny! Thanks so much for the feedback!
Exactly!! All his relationships are superficial until just the right (unexpected) girl opens up his heart.
This sounds like a fun series.
Thanks Jessica!