It gives me great pleasure to welcome back fellow Wild Rose Press author, Darlene Fredette, to tell you a little about her newest book!
Thank you, Jan, for inviting me back to visit your blog and talk about my newest book, Finding Home Again.
I enjoy reading romance that contains a little mystery in the plot, and I’ve always wanted to try this style of writing. Finding Home Again is my first attempt at adding mystery into my contemporary romances. Adding another category into your writing isn’t easy, especially a mystery. As a writer, you must develop a plot with plenty of twists and turns. You can’t reveal too much too soon. You have to keep the reader guessing, and just when they think they have the mystery solved, you throw in another twist. Leaving snippets of clues is also a great way to hook your reader. They need to be invested in the mystery as much as the author is when writing the story. But when adding mystery into a contemporary romance, the writer has to make sure the romance remains a pivotal element. I really enjoyed writing Finding Home Again because I included several mysteries going on at the same time my characters’ chemistry is heating up. As stated in the Finding Home Again blurb, there is a missing dog, a potential poisoning, and a suspicious death. But I didn’t stop there…I have the main character discovering a personal connection to Redford Falls! Finding Home Again is the fifth book in my Redford Falls series, but each book stands well on its own. This book was my first attempt at adding a mystery element and it won’t be my last. I hope you’ll pick up a copy of Finding Home Again and let me know if you figured out who the villain was. 😊
BOOK BLURB:
A missing dog, a potential poisoning, and a suspicious death. Will Jordan and Logan find their happy-ever-after before another mysterious accident occurs?
Caretaker of a historical home, Jordan McKenzie, promised to keep a secret, but doing so gets harder by the minute, especially when an innocent kiss misses its intended target. Entangled in a web of mysterious mishaps, she discovers a surprising family connection. Is putting her trust in her boss’ handsome nephew a risk worth taking?
Chef, Logan Crane, returns to Redford Falls hoping to claim an inheritance to open a restaurant, but he side-lines his plan after meeting Jordan. When past secrets intermingle with a present attraction, will Logan open his heart to the possibility of a future in Redford Falls…and with Jordan?
BOOK TRAILER:
EXCERPT:
“That kiss was meant for your cheek. You moved.” Jordan pulled on her helmet then waved a hand for Miska to jump into his seat. She tossed Logan his helmet. “You weren’t supposed to kiss me.”
“A beautiful woman plants one on me and I’m not to respond?” He stepped beside her and ran a finger down her cheek. “Unfortunately, I can’t tell your boyfriend our outing was strictly platonic anymore. Because I kissed his girl, and I liked it.”
Blushing, Jordan nudged her shoulder against his before getting into her ATV and driving away.
Logan shouldn’t have kissed her—and he shouldn’t have flirted. But dang it, he truly enjoyed both—and given the opportunity, he would do both again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Darlene resides on the Atlantic Coast of Canada where the summers are too short, and the winters are too long. An avid reader since childhood, Darlene loved to develop the many stories coming to life in her head. She writes contemporary romances with a focus on plot-driven page-turners. When not working on her next book, she can be found with her husband, her daughter, and her yellow Labrador. Darlene’s favourite pastime is taking summer day trips to the Valley to soak in the small-town feel.
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Congrats on your latest release, Darlene 🙂 I enjoy a good mystery mixed in with a romance. Thanks for hosting, Jan.
Hi D.L.! Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out Finding Home Again!
Thank you, Denise!!
A lovely guest post, Jan. It’s wonderful to meet Darlene and hear about her new release. Pushing ourselves outside our genre comfort zone is a little scary but also exhilarating. It sounds like it worked. Many congrats, Darlene. 🙂
That is so true, Diana. It’s good to stretch our writing muscles. That way they don’t get fat and sloppy. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Ha ha ha. I have writing-chair-butt, Jan. Not sloppy but… ahem. It’s great to stretch out writing muscles. We learn, but it’s also fun.
Hi Diana! We need a good writing push ever now and then. Thank you for stopping by.
Darlene, this sounds like a charming story, and the excerpt confirms it. Congratulations!
Thank you, Roxanne, for stopping by and leaving a comment! Much appreciated
Thank you so much, Roxanne!
Love the premise, love the sweet excerpt! So glad I stopped by!
Hello, Anastasia! I am thrilled that you stopped by to help support Darlene’s new book launch! I agree. It is a sweet excerpt!
Hi Anastasia! Thank you for stopping by!
Great excerpt and trailer! Congrats on your new release, Darlene.
Thank you, Jacquie, for stopping by. I agree. It was a great excerpt!
Jacquie, so happy to hear you enjoyed the excerpt and video! Thank you for stopping by!
The book looks great, but what makes it a must-read is–do they rescue the dog???
Lol, Jacqui! I guess we will have to read the book to find out. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
On it.
Jacqui, I hope you read Finding Home Again and find out what happens to Miska! Thank you for stopping by!
Best wishes, Darlene. Great excerpt!
Thanks for hosting, Jan.
Thanks, Staci!
Thank you Stacy, for the wishes and for stopping by!
Wonderful excerpt – congrats to Darlene on the new release!
I agree, Teri. I loved the excerpt! Thanks for stopping by!
Tank you, Teri! 🙂
Some sound advice for writing a great novel and it shows in the blurb and excerpt. Congratulations, Darlene! Thank you Jan, for spreading the word. 🙂
Thank you, Mark! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment!
Wow, thank you, Mark! You just made my day! Hugs 🙂
Thank you for sharing your site today, Jan, and for sharing another must-read book with us!! Congrats on your release, Darlene. It sounds like a wonderful read & I love the cover!
Another compliment on my cover! Thank you, Mar! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by 🙂
It is truly my pleasure, Mar! I’m glad you found the book interesting! Thank you for leaving a comment and I agree about the cover!
I love the excerpt. Thanks for sharing Jan. Wishing Darlene great success with her new release.
That scene is one of my favourites! Thank you! 🙂
My pleasure, Balroop! Thanks for stopping by!
I love the sound of this one, especially with all the twists and turns! Good luck with the entire series.
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for stopping by!
So do I, Jennifer! Thank you for stopping by to support Darlene!
You had me at “a missing dog”. Sometimes it’s fun, stretching our writing muscles in a new direction! Looks like a wonderful read.
Hi Laura! I really enjoyed stretching my muscles in this story, lol! Thank you for stopping by.
I totally agree, Laura. A missing dog immediately tugs at the heartstrings. Thank you for stopping by to help support Darlene with her new book!
Jan, thank you so much for hosting me and Finding Home Again! Hugs!
My pleasure, Darlene! I hope you gained some new fans today!
What a wonderful excerpt! Congratulations, Darlene! Wishing you continued success! This book is definitely on my reading list.
Hi Mary! Thank you. I hope you grab a copy 🙂
Thank you, Mary, for stopping by to help Darlene launch her new book. I have to agree with you about adding this one to my TBR list!
great post! I love the cover. I’ll be sure to check this book out. Congrats on the release!
HI Liz! Thank you. I am in love with this cover too. Enjoy reading 🙂
Wonderful, Liz! Thank you for helping Darlene launch this new book!
Congrats to Darlene in her new release. Thanks for sharing, Jan 💕🙂
My pleasure, Harmony! Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing!
Thank you for stopping by, Harmony!
All the best to Darlene. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thank you, Craig. I appreciate you leaving a comment and sharing!
Thank you, Craig!
The excerpt and book trailer piqued my interest. Thanks, Jan.
Wonderful, Karen! Thank you for leaving a comment!
Hi Karen! Thank you. I hope you get a chance to read Finding Home Again 🙂
It sounds like there is plenty going on plot-wise in Finding Home Again. Great share, Jan.
All the best to Darlene with her release!
Thank you, Mae. I agree that it sounds like a lot happening in the story to drive it forward. I know Darlene will appreciate your support and sharing!
Hi Mae! Thank you for stopping by!
I love Darlene’s books! Thanks for sharing, Jan. Congratulations to Darlene!
I know she will be thrilled to hear that, Jill. Thank you for stopping by to help support her new book launch!
HI Jill! Thank you! Hugs!