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Romance Grows in Arcadia Valley: Releasing Soon! (and a giveaway)

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It’s great to be back at InspyRomance! I took some time away as I was in a “hectic season” of life (can anyone relate?) but now I have time again to devote to this group. The past several months have been good for me, as I’ve been easing back into the writing world again.

I’ll bet many of you have heard about a six-author project I’m involved in—a foodie-based continuity series set in Arcadia Valley, Idaho.  I’ve been working with Valerie Comer, Elizabeth Maddrey, Mary Jane Hathaway, Lee Tobin McClain, and Danica Favorite to bring Arcadia Valley to life, and it has been such a fun project to work on.

Romance Grows in Arcadia Valley, a collection of six novellas, releases on Tuesday, January 10. Each novella is the kickoff to its own series. Next month, the first full-length Arcadia Valley novel releases—and there will be one each month for eighteen months. That’s six different series with three books each, all set in Arcadia Valley. How fun is that?

My novella, A Romance Rekindled, kicks off the Homegrown Love series. My series focuses on the Jennings sisters, along with their cousin, Kate, as they navigate life and love against the backdrop of the Arcadia Valley Farmers Market.

Here’s the blurb for A Romance Rekindled:

Kate Groves finds herself back in Arcadia Valley at the request of her dying father. Not only does he want her to agree to remain in her hometown to oversee the renovation of her childhood home, he also wants her to take over as manager of the Arcadia Valley Farmers Market. Kate has no desire to stay in a town filled with ghosts of mistakes past. And when she learns that part of her dad’s plan is for her to work side-by-side with her ex-fiancé, she’s less than thrilled. No matter how charming or handsome Drew is, Kate continually reminds herself that he broke her heart — and she doesn’t intend to allow that to happen again.

Drew Harrison has spent the past eleven years trying to move on from Kate. He first fell in love with her in the sixth grade and losing her was the most difficult thing he’s ever been through. After having no contact for more than a decade, Drew can’t help but feel drawn to her again — even though it’s obvious Kate still doesn’t trust him.

When secrets from the past come creeping into the present, can Kate and Drew find a way to let go of old wounds and consider a future together? Or are some wounds too deep to be healed?

I’m very excited for you to meet Kate and Drew, along with the great cast of characters who live in Arcadia Valley. Read an excerpt from A Romance Rekindled here.

The first novel in the Homegrown Love series, On Board for Romance, releases in July.

And since I’ve been gone for a little while, I thought it would be fun to do a book giveaway! Let me know in the comments what one thing you’re most looking forward to in 2017. You have through next Thursday, January 12 to respond. I’ll choose a random winner on Friday, January 13, to win a copy of my novel A Wedding Date in Hot Springs. US residents only. (and here’s my response…I’m most looking forward to a family vacation in February!)

You can pre-order Romance Grows in Arcadia Valley here:

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Annalisa Daughety (52 Posts)

Annalisa Daughety writes contemporary fiction set in historic locations, including the Walk in the Park series, Love Finds You in Charm, Ohio, and A Wedding to Remember in Charleston, South Carolina. She lives in Arkansas and is hard at work on her next book.


Comments

  1. Nice to ‘meet’ you Annalisa:) Thanks for the book intro, they sound fun. I am most looking forward to (FINALLY!) becoming an aunt! My husband’s younger sister and her husband are having a baby in July:)

  2. That sounds like an interesting story. Thanks for sharing.
    As for your question, that’s pretty easy: I’m most looking forward to my baby’s arrival. My due date is 6 weeks.

  3. Looking forward to the introduction of authors and series in Romance Grows in Arcadia Valley. My copy is preordered. An interesting new concept. Always amazed at the ingenuity and talent of authors, who wear many different hats.

    I see a common thread in today’s give away question. Our family is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Seeley Rose mid January. This will be son number two first child, our fourth grandchild and second granddaughter. Our family has been predominately male, so I am tickled pink.

    Happy New Year and best wishes on your new writing adventure.

  6. I’m excited about this group of series! I’m most looking forward to a family vacation in February as well. My kids will finally get the chance to meet my grandma!

  10. We’re looking forward to finishing updates to our house, a quick sell,and moving near our children and grand children. We’re currently in northern Virginia and are moving to Bowling Green, Kentucky.

  12. Nice one, Renate! “Tickled PINK indeed!” We’re expecting our fourth granddaughter in early Feb. No boys. I think we’re all about pink power!

  13. Babies are a common theme in the comments! I’m looking forward to GrandGirl #4’s arrival in a few weeks.

    I’ve also had such a terrific time working with Annalisa and the others on the Arcadia Valley Romances this past year, that I can’t wait for the novels to begin rolling out in February! It will be an exciting year for the project.

  14. My great-nephew is graduating from high school in June, so we’re looking forward to that!

  16. I’m glad you have been able to continue writing. I look forward to all the books I’m going to read in 2017. Just can’t get enough of good books.

  30. The Series sounds like it will be a good one. What I am looking forward to in 2017 is a visit from my cousin I haven’t seen in at least 2 years.

  31. Thanks, Valerie! I’m really enjoying working on the Arcadia Valley project! And you are right–that’s going to make it a fun year.

    My family is also growing–my youngest cousin is expecting and we are all thrilled! He will be the first great-grandchild in the family in 8 years…so I fully expect that we will all spoil him a little. :)

  38. I am looking forward to a visit from my cousin who I have not seen in probably 2 years. (This did not seem to post before–hope it isn’t doubled)

  40. I have enjoyed every book of yours I have read. So glad to know there are more coming. The thing I am looking forward to most this year is having one of my own stories published, something I have been working towards for quite a while now. :-)

  46. Hi! Happy New Year to you and your family! 2016 was a sad one for me, so this year all I’d like is peace in my immediate family!

  47. Looking forward to more free time to spend with my family.This book and series sounds great.

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