Reader’s Edyn

I always felt like I could do something more than just read. Finally, I have found both a creative outlet and a chance to do something meaningful with my reading. This blog was created in appreciation of and tribute to all of the authors who have brought me joy through their books. These reviews are my way of giving back to authors and providing recognition for the hard work that each one completes every day!

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Feature: Heiress Seeking Perfect Husband by Maris Soule



**Heiress Seeking Perfect Husband**




Kicking off the day is Maris Soule and her book Heiress Seeking Perfect Husband. I have not had the privilege of reading a book by Ms. Soule yet, but I have indeed requested a copy of this book to review. I plan to have the review posted about Mid-September and can’t wait to share my thoughts. So how about we get started and I tell you more? Yep! I thought so. Please allow me to introduce to you, Heiress Seeking Perfect Husband …




**MARIS SOULE**

**BIO**
I love living in a small, rural town

My first twelve years were spent growing up in Walnut Creek, California (when Walnut Creek was still a small town), and I have childhood memories of catching pollywogs in the creek that ran by us, of being able to pick ripe peaches from the trees on our two acres (also almonds, pears, English walnuts, apricots, and more); and sitting in my “thinking” tree making up stories. When I married my husband, I was going to U.C. Santa Barbara, but two years later we decided to move to Michigan. It was supposed to be a short-term move (just a couple years, my husband said). I won’t tell you how many years we’ve now lived in Michigan, but we now have grown children and teenage granddaughters. I haven’t regretted the move. Michigan is a beautiful state, and for 27 years we lived in the rural community of Climax. What a perfect location for a romance writer, and what a neat place to plot a mystery with a lot of suspense. (Yes, there are some similarities between the real Climax and my imaginary Zenith in The Crows, As the Crow Flies, and Eat Crow and Die, but the events and people in those books are definitely fictional.)

I love animals

I fell in love with the Rhodesian Ridgeback the first time I saw one at a dog show. I love their temperament, their intelligence, and their personalities. Over the years I’ve owned several: It seemed natural to use a Ridgeback puppy in my “Crows”books. We’ve also owned hunting dogs (my husband’s), German Shepherds, and now a poodle.
When we lived near Climax, we owned horses and raised (at various times) chickens, ducks, rabbits, pigs, goats, and even one steer. I would say we also owned many cats, but I think they owned us.

I love being near the water

We’ve now moved close to Lake Michigan (so my husband is near his sailboat), and we spend our winters in Florida, not far from the Gulf Coast. Both locations feed my love of being near water (remember that creek I played in and Santa Barbara) and are ideal places to nurture my desire to write.

I love happy (or at least satisfying) endings

Whether I’m writing or reading a romance, a mystery, or a combination of the two, I want a satisfying ending (girl gets guy and/or good guys get bad guys). For my books, I’m probably going to include an animal or two and there’s a good chance the characters will live in the country, the mountains, or near water. I’ve often used Michigan and California as settings, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Florida shows up in a future book.
I’m sometimes asked if the characters in my books are based on me or someone I know. My answer is: Maybe bits and pieces, but my protagonists are always braver and smarter than I am (along with younger) and the antagonists are always nastier than the people I’ve known.

 To find out more about Ms. Soule, please visit:





**HEIRESS SEEKING PERFECT HUSBAND**

Genre: Contemporary Western Romance
File Size: 3152 KB
Print Length: 182 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publication Date: October 11, 2016
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English





**BLURB**
Shannon Powell thinks the interview is over when she mentions that her late husband never wrote her love letters. She isn’t prepared for a headline that says, “Heiress Wants Love Letters.” When the letters start arriving, she decides to answer a few…to even meet some of the men.

Clint Dawson isn’t sure what to do. His title is chauffeur, but Shannon’s late husband actually hired Clint to be her bodyguard. She’s said she doesn’t need a bodyguard and has threatened to fire him if that’s his job, which means he must keep Shannon from seeing him as he follows her on her dates. What’s worse, Clint ends up writing letters for one of the would-be suitors. It’s Cyrano de Bergerac all over again as Clint writes the words he’d love to tell her in person, if he only felt worthy.

Buy Links






**EXCERPT**
By reading any further, you are stating that you are at least 18 years of age.
If you are under the age of 18, please exit this site.

PLEASE CLICK ON "PREVIEW" TO ACCESS EXCERPT



 **GIVEAWAY**
AMAZON GIFT CARD
 


Chauffeur and Heiress … almost a different version of Downton? I’m hoping for something similar, but completely different – if that contradiction makes any sense. 😊 But I have faith you guys know what I mean. So what was your impression? Is this a read you’d add to your collection? Something that intrigues you? If not, why? I want to know it all … Anything you can tell me about the author and her work, I’d love to hear as well. Did you know grew up not far from Walnut Creek, CA? Sure did! Lodi, CA! I’m sure Ms. Soule knows it. And I also live in a small town now. Rural with seasonal tourism - so not so rural at times I suppose. But I digress. Let’s talk Heiress and her perfect match! Your feedback is always wanted.  I hope you all enjoyed your time here today. And a thank you to Ms. Soule for letting us be a part of this tour!

As always, buy links are included in the post. If you are so inclined, purchase the book for yourself. There is no better way to support an author. I would like to thank each and every one of you for joining us today. I would also like to thank the wonderful Novel Book Tours – and all their work getting this tour put together. Wishing you all a fabulous day. Until next time …


HAPPY READING!!!




Posted by GzNKz4evr at 1:00 AM

4 comments:

  1. MarisSeptember 5, 2017 at 6:45 AM

    Thank you for allowing me to be on your blog today. Yes, I know where Lodi is. There are times when I really miss living in California, but I do love living here so near Lake Michigan. (I also love escaping the snow and cold in the winter and heading south to Florida.) I hope HEIRESS SEEKING PERFECT HUSBAND doesn't disappoint you or your readers. As I wrote this book, it was fun to think back on the dates I had before finding my Mr. Right. Thank goodness I never dated anyone quite like the Gary in the book.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. GzNKz4evrSeptember 5, 2017 at 9:00 AM

      I just read it last night and it did not disappoint. I will have a review up soon.

      I miss parts of California as well, but am really enjoying AZ. The area I live in is a small town near the Grand Canyon. We get all 4 seasons and the trees make me feel like I'm home. I still go back to CA to visit family on occasion.

      I had a couple of frogs myself, but was more like Shannon with little dating experience. Thank heavens I found my husband at 16 and didn't have to go through many frogs. And yes! No Gary's!

      Thank you so much for being here today!

      Delete
  2. UnknownSeptember 5, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    Thanks so much for participating in Maris's HEIRESS SEEKING PERFECT HUSBAND book tour - You ROCK!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. GzNKz4evrSeptember 5, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Absolutely, Florence! And thank you for making it so easy! It truly was my pleasure!

    ReplyDelete

I lurve comments! Say whatever is on your mind; just keep it respectful. I am always game for a conversation. :)

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)