I am thrilled to host an author I admire greatly, and who is a fellow member of the Story Empire group, Staci Troilo! AND she has a brand new release. I’ll let her tell you about it!
I appreciate you having me here today, Jan. Hi, everyone. Thank you for chatting with me about my new release, No Such Luck. It’s a fast and fun clean romance just in time for the holiday season.
Piper Seidel is a master contortionist. Not really. But she feels like one because every time her long-time crush is around, she manages to shove her foot in her mouth. She’s convinced it’s a combination of bad luck and because he’s constantly taking her by surprise. Nothing she can do about her poor fortune, but she can primp and prepare for an encounter with Tommy. This excerpt shows Piper (hopefully) at her best.
She finally had the opportunity to dress appropriately in front of Tommy—black leggings and a long red v-neck sweater—and she styled her hair and applied makeup. That evening, while Frank and Pam decorated the world’s most perfect tree, Piper sipped her eggnog and waited for Tommy to stop in before he left.
She wasn’t disappointed.
He did a double-take, then kept his gaze on her while he spoke to her dad.
“We’re all done, sir. Unless there’s anything else you need from us.”
“How about Pam and I go check it out, then we’ll let you know?”
“Sounds good. I’ll just stay here with Piper while you go over our work.”
When her dad and Pam left the room, Piper finally had her chance. And she didn’t have a clue what to do with it. “Eggnog?”
Really? Eggnog? That was her big move?
“Sure.”
Piper walked over to the punchbowl, then poured him a glass. As she handed it to him, she prayed he didn’t notice her hands tremble. When his fingers brushed hers, her face flushed, so she turned her attention to filling her own cup.
“Where’ve you been for the last few years, Piper?”
“Seven.”
“Hmm?”
“Seven. I’ve been gone seven years. Eleven if you count college.”
“Oh. Has it been that long?”
Even with her hair styled and makeup done, Piper couldn’t quite pry her foot out of her mouth. The question is whether she can land a date with him despite her awkwardness. At least if she fails, she can blame it on her bad luck.
I hope you enjoyed that quick sneak peek. No Such Luck, the first installment of the Keystone Couples series, is available now on Amazon.
Blurb:
Seeds of luck usually wither. The rare one grows and blooms.
Piper Seidel has one thing going for her—a red carnation given to her by Tommy Burnett in the tenth grade. It might have dried over the years, but it’s still her good luck charm. Losing it sets her life in a downward spiral, forcing her to return to her hometown where she comes face to face with her high school crush.
The years have been kind to Tommy, who looks better than ever. Unfortunately, Piper is at her worst, continually embarrassing herself whenever he’s around. The only plus? Her long-time friend, Jack Rhodes, still lives in town. Since she last saw him, his legs have grown longer, his biceps thicker, and his shoulders broader. He was always the brother she never had, but now she can’t help noticing him in an unsisterly way. Jack is every bit as caring as he’s ever been—until her bad luck drives him away, maybe forever.
Piper needs a new good luck charm, and fast, before she loses her final chance at happiness.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J31935Z?
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Hi Staci, it’s been great seeing you popping up everywhere with this book, I look forward to reading it. Thanks for hosting, Jan.
Thanks, Robbie. I appreciate that.
It’s a pleasure to host Staci! Thank you for stopping by, Robbie. I know you are going to enjoy this book!
Thanks Jan, I am reading poetry, short story collections and novella/short stories for the next six weeks and this is on my list with one of yours too.
Happy reading, Robbie. That sounds like a lovely way to round out the year.
Cute excerpt. Piper is adorable.:-) Congrats to Staci on a fun story!
Thanks so much, Priscilla!
Thank you, Priscilla, for stopping in to support Staci!
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Congratulations on the new release. The blurb and excerpt sound intriguing and for sure there are a lot of emotions and romance to be expected.
Thank you, Erika. I’m glad the blurb and excerpt appealed to you.
I am not a novella reader, but you really inspired me to change my mind. Not kidding!
That means a lot to me. Thanks!
It’s a wonderful short story, Erika. I know you would enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by!
I will put it on my list. I love what I read so far.
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I love the humor in this story. A fun read!
Thanks so much, Jacquie.
I agree, Jacquie. There are several humorous scenes in the story and I loved them. Thank you for stopping by!
Another successful tour stop, Staci. Thanks for hosting, Jan. I can’t wait to read it!
Thanks, Diana. I hope you enjoy it when you do.
My pleasure, Diana! Thank you for stopping by to support Staci!
That was a fun part in the book and great read. I relate to her social clumsiness very easily!
Thanks for hosting, Jan!
It was easy to write when I could imagine living it. Thanks so much, Denise.
I agree, Denise. I could relate to this scene! Thank you for stopping by.
I can’t wait to read this book (as it sits on my Kindle app). This is a wonderful review, matched by a bunch of rave comments on Amazon. I like that it’s shorter than other Staci books because I want to read it over the holidays. I hope the tour went well!
Yay! Glad it’s sitting on your Kindle, Jacqui. You will enjoy it!
I think it’s a good idea to have a mix of lengths in my library so I can appeal to readers who like different lengths. Same reason I write different genres, and both series and standalones. I try to never give someone a reason to say no.
The tour is going well, thanks. I appreciate you following along. And I hope you enjoy the story over the holidays!
Oh, looks like another book to add to my reading list! All the best, Staci! And thank you, Jan for sharing! 🙂
For sure, Mary! I highly recommend it. It’s a short and satisfying read!
Thanks so much, Mary. I hope you like it!
There’s an old saying, “the hurrier I go, the behinder I get,” and I think I’m living it. Haven’t been able to comment on much lately, but I AM tweeting your tour posts out as often as possible, Staci, and I hope it helps at least a bit! Thanks for featuring Staci here today, Jan, and Staci, best wishes for (yep) a KAJILLION sales for this one! 🤗💖
I love that quote, Marcia. (Alice in Wonderland?) I feel the same way.
I do appreciate all the help, in any form. Support is support. But more importantly, the thought behind it is what matters most. Many, many thanks.
Thanks for understanding, and while I currently suffer from CRS and can’t remember … erm …STUFF like this, I do think that sounds like something the White Rabbit would say! 😀 Might have to use it for a #GrannySays post one day. 😀 In the meantime, still sending best wishes your way, and still looking forward to reading this one! 😀 <3
Sending you many hugs, Marcia. 💕
Thank you for your sweet comment, Marcia. As Staci said, any and all support is appreciated and welcome. We can all do only what we can do. Hugs!
what a wonderful way to close out your tour. You have an amazing group of writing friends!
I really do. I’m truly blessed. Thanks for following me all around the web!
you are welcome…
Thank you, Jim, for stopping by to help Staci close out her new book tour!!
you are welcome; I love how tight-knit the writing community is on WordPress…
The scenes with Tommy were priceless, LOL.
This is such a fun, sweet story. I thoroughly enjoyed No Such Luck and hope it finds many new fans. It’s been a wonderful tour, Staci. Congratulations on the release.
Great job hosting, Jan!
Thank you for helping support Staci with her new release, Mae. I agree with you. It is a fun, humorous, and sweet holiday story!
I think we’ve all met a Tommy. I’m glad you enjoyed his scenes. And the book. Thanks so much for all the support, Mae.
I kept waiting for the eggnog to wind up on her sweater – glad it survived!
Her luck had to take a turn for the better at some point! (You can bet if it was me, I’d have spilled it.)
Thanks, Teri.
Lol, Teri. Yes, the way her luck was going, that was a possibility. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by and supporting Staci!
My best wishes to Staci on her tour. Thanks, Jan for hosting and I need to get to this story soon.
Thanks, John. I hope you enjoy it when you get to it.
You wrote it right? What’s not to enjoy. 😁
Aww. That made my day.
My pleasure, John. Thank you for stopping by to support Staci here today!
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Congratulations, Staci! I loved No Such Luck, and it’s fun to see it traveling around the web. Thank you, Jan, for hosting today. 😊
I’m delighted you enjoyed it, Gwen. Thanks for following the tour!
Thank you, Gwen! It’s a most enjoyable read for sure!
It was a fun tour. Some uplifting excerpts, a bit of tension here and there. Hope it produced well for you.
Many thanks, Craig. I appreciate you following along. And always the good wishes.
Thank you for helping support Staci with this new release, Craig!
I thoroughly enjoyed each stop of your tour, Staci. And I loved the book. For anyone who hasn’t picked up a copy yet, I highly recommend it. Thanks for hosting today, Jan.
Thanks for sharing your recommendation, Joan. And for all your support throughout the tour. I really appreciate it.
It has been a fantastic tour! Thank you for all of your warm support for Staci and this new release! I agree with you, Joan! I highly recommend it!
Great excerpt! Thanks for hosting Staci, Jan. I’m looking forward to reading the book!
Thanks so much, Jill. I hope you enjoy it!
My pleasure, Jill! Thank you for dropping by to support Staci!
I’m diving into this as soon as I finish what I’m currently reading. Thanks for sharing Staci’s newest story with us, Jan! 🙂
I really appreciate that, Yvette. I hope you like it!
My pleasure, Yvette. You are going to enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by to support Staci!
Jan, thank you so much for the lovely introduction and warm welcome. This is the perfect place to wrap-up my tour, and I really appreciate it.
My pleasure, Staci! I wish you tons of success with this great short story!
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No Such Luck sounds a great read for Christmas, Staci.
Shared on Facebook and Twitter!
Thanks, Sarah. I hope people enjoy it this season. (Or anytime!)
Hi, Sarah! It’s the perfect holiday read! Thank you for your support!
Great excerpt for a great read. I enjoyed No Such Luck immensely. Best of luck to Staci with this new release. I look forward to reading the next in the series! Thanks for sharing, Jan 💕🙂
Thanks so much, Harmony. Your comments and support throughout the tour have really warmed my heart. I truly appreciate it.
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Thank you, Harmony, for stopping by to support Staci! I agree with you. I enjoyed No Such Luck immensely!