Guest Review from Lori Parrish for Crazy About Alaska

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About the Book

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Book title: Crazy about Alaska

Author: Shannon L. Brown

Release date: June 30, 2017

Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

Can she trust love?

Holly has her eye on a handsome state trooper. Not on her boring, oh-so-serious, former professor, Adam.

Having her toes curl when she’s near Adam must be ignored.

Holly just wants a great dad for her twin girls. She’s going to find one, write a novel to fulfill her dreams, and create a happy life.

Falling in love isn’t part of her plan.

Guest Review from Lori Parrish

As usual I got into a middle of a series without knowing it.  I’ve learned that this book 3. I’ve enjoyed this story and for someone that is greatly afraid of flying I enjoyed flying with Adam and Holly.  I felt like I was in the plane with them enjoying the sites from the air. However; in reality I’d be scared to death to look around.

I can certainly sympathize with Holly after having had my heart broke as well.  I do admire Holly for putting her kid’s first before any man. I’m glad she views them as a gift from God because there are some people out there who don’t. Holly is a woman of many talents. Isn’t it funny how we woman are multi tasked or talented?

I do admire Adam. It takes a pretty special man to accept a ready made family. Adam is a man of many talents too! It’s funny how life is. I think Adam is pretty special.

Matt only thought of himself. I can’t stand a man like that. I had a funny feeling about him from the start. There are certain things in life that doesn’t need an audience however. I would’ve been embarrassed to death had Matt done me like that. Not only that, probably three shades of red as well.

I love Holly’s kids! Twins to boot!!! I had to snicker throughout the book. Especially where there are times when all of us do jump to conclusions without hearing the story first. I do agree with Adam and Holly that there should never be any secrets in a marriage.  For if and when they do come out if often causes bitterness and resentment from one or the other. I like this story because it had a fresh feel to it. It’s not normally what I read.  It’s a page Turner for sure!! It’s also great to have staunch supporters like siblings!  I’ve never had that opportunity.  I really enjoyed the banter throughout this book. I’ve gotten a taste for Alaska in this book too. This will be a new author to add to my ever growing list!!

I received this book for free.
These are my own words and no compensations were received.

About the Author

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Writing books that are fun and touch your heart

Even though Shannon L. Brown always loved to read, she didn’t plan to be a writer. She earned two degrees from the University of Alaska, one in journalism/public communications, but didn’t become a journalist.

Years passed. Shannon felt pulled into a writing life, testing her wings with a novel and moving on to articles. Shannon is now an award-winning journalist who has sold hundreds of articles to local, national, and regional publications.

Shannon was born and raised in Alaska so she enjoyed writing the books in the Alaska Dream Romance series. “The Feather Chase” was her first published book and began the Crime-Solving Cousins Mystery series. The eight-to-twelve-year-olds in your life will enjoy this contemporary twist on a Nancy Drew-type mystery.

Shannon lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her professor husband and adorable calico cat.

Guest Post from Shannon Brown

Open Doors

When a character opens the door and steps from her world into mine, writing about her is easier. Holly Harris in Crazy About Alaska is a real estate agent, and I was once one. I’ve driven clients around and shown them houses only to have them go a different direction. My husband and I bought a new house a few years ago, so I have tales to tell from that experience too. (Readers may think the purple shower is made up. Think again.) I chose to bring a college professor into her life as a love interest. I’m married to one.

Some of myself always finds its way into a story. Sometimes, it’s just something I might like to do. Holly’s sister Jemma rehabs furniture in Falling for Alaska, book one in the series. The idea for her business came while I was watching HGTV’s Flea Market Flip. Taking trash and making it beautiful sounds like something I’d like to try. Jemma also dislikes coffee and drinks tea. (Here I am again.) But she is not exactly me. She’s cooking challenged, and I’m a good cook.

Does the story become about the author when she inserts herself into it? Reality is only a fun fraction of the book. Holly has two men vying for her affections. That never happened. (It might have been fun if it had!) She also has five-year-old twins. I never experienced that.

By far the most challenging of the sisters in the series was Bree in book two, Loving Alaska. She’s a doctor, and my knowledge of the medical profession comes from sitting on the exam table, not from doing the exam. I spoke with doctors I knew and brought her to life. But Bree isn’t all made up either. She despises being in nature, especially camping. I’ve camped on a frozen river, beside a lake after canoeing or boating in, and many more places, but I’m with Bree and hotels are greatly preferred. There I am in the story again.

Reading the books I’ve written helps you know who I am. I’m a woman with a big imagination who enjoys bringing stories to life. Oh, and that slightly sarcastic sense of humor you may notice with Jemma and Holly? That might be from me as well.

 

Giveaway

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    carylkane

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts.