Spotlight – The Right Kind of Reckless

06 Monday Nov 2017

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Heather Van Fleet, Reckless Hearts series, The Right Kind of Reckless

We saw the first book in this series, Reckless Hearts, earlier this year … we had the oh-so-sexy single dad then. Now it is time for those super hot honorary uncles to have their chance to find a HEA!

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The Right Kind of Reckless

Reckless Hearts #2

by Heather Van Fleet

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Age Category: Adult

Release Date: November 7, 2017

Blurb:

I’m in love with a woman I can’t have, and there’s absolutely nothing I can do to stop myself from falling.

The problem? Her brother’s my best friend.

I shouldn’t want her this much. Not when it goes against the bro code. Not when I’ve never been able to commit to a woman for longer than a night.

But one look into her eyes and I’m a mess for her. She’s my everything. And I have to walk away with nothing.

Find it on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34272452-the-right-kind-of-reckless

And pre-order your own copy!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ9RY6U/

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-right-kind-of-reckless-heather-van-fleet/1124749506?ean=9781492658528

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Heather_Van_Fleet_The_Right_Kind_of_Reckless?id=d1XnDQAAQBAJ

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Excerpt:

MAX

“I’m a big girl, Maxwell. I don’t need you and Gavin coming in here and fighting my battles for me. I’m not some idiotic college girl anymore.”

I flinched and softened my tone. “I never said you were, Lee-L ee. Never once gave you that idea.”

“No, but you came here and picked a fight when I already had it handled.” She shrugged one shoulder.

“I saw that asshole put his hands on you at the bar. I was going to let it lie, but…” I ran my hand through my hair and took a step back, pulling at the ends to keep myself in check. Only Lia could push my buttons like this. Only Lia made me want to explode with every emotion known to man.

“But what?” she asked, her voice going hard.

My thoughts took me back, reminding me what she hadn’t heard from that idiot punk kid. I closed my eyes, willing the rage away, fighting with what I wanted to say versus what I needed to say instead.

I didn’t want to tell her what that guy said, but because I kept nothing from this girl—because she needed this knowledge to prepare herself in case something happened when I wasn’t around— I told her anyway. “Those guys, Lee-L ee… They said shit, planned on coming after you after work. I heard them talking about it.”

She froze. “Oh.”

“That’s what you say when I tell you some guys were planning on doing God only knows what to you?”

I pulled her closer by the shoulders this time, slowly lowering my hands to her upper arms. Goose bumps pebbled her pretty skin as I slid my palms down to her elbows, proof that what I said affected her, regardless of her don’t-give-a-shit attitude.

“Just stop, okay?” She lifted her finger and pressed it to my lips, those eyes I dreamed of night after night locked with mine. “Guess it’s high time I start paying you back for some of what I owe you. First bail, now…this?”

“What?” I jerked my head back, confused. “What you

owe me? You don’t owe me sh—” And that’s when she kissed me. Fingers in my hair, lips parting, tongue dancing…

Holy. Hell. Lia fucked with her mouth, and it was the hottest thing I’d ever done in my life.

She moaned. I might’ve too. Wet, sweet, hot…everything I’d ever imagined our kisses could be. I bit down on her lip, her fingers grazing my neck, digging into my skin, then my hair. I lowered my hands to her ass and squeezed, jerking her close, grinding my cock against her stomach.

More, more, more. I need more.

Fingers aching, I tucked my hands into the back of her shorts, finding the string of her thong. I tugged it aside, damn near ripping it with my fingers. Our teeth rammed together, my body wound up, hers pliant.

This was it. Our moment. The one I’d been dying for. The one that showed me she wanted me too—t hat I wasn’t losing my mind after all. This was the moment when everything changed.

That is, until she stopped. Froze was more like it. Then her hands were on my chest, shoving me back. Not hard, but just enough to break our connection.

I panted like a dog, reaching for her, growling at her. Needing her.

But then she winked. Fucking winked at me. “That work for you, Soldier Boy?”

“Uh…” I blinked, confused and in a hell of a lot of pain from my dick pressing hard against my zipper. Unconsciously, I adjusted my cock, forgetting she could see, that she was waiting and watching for my reaction. Maybe even waiting for me to say something charming. Which I couldn’t, because Lia had mouth-fucked the words right outta me.

An adorable smirk grew on her face, stealing what little brainpower I had left. Instead of talking though, trying to figure out why she’d done that, I leaned forward, needing more—a spoiled, greedy man with a one- track mind. That’s all I’d ever be when it came to her.

Before I could get another good taste, she turned her back to me, reached for the door handle, and said, “Now that’s one less favor I owe you.” Then she unlocked the door and left me behind like a dumb-ass.

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Author Info:

Heather Van Fleet is stay-at-home-mom turned book boyfriend connoisseur. She’s a wife to her high school sweetheart, a mom to three little girls, and in her spare time you can find her with her head buried in her Kindle, guzzling down copious amounts of coffee.

Heather graduated from Black Hawk College in 2003 with an associate degree and has been working in the publishing industry for over six years. She is represented by Stacey Donaghy of Donaghy Literary.

Website: http://www.heathervanfleet.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorheathervanfleet

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLVanFleet

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6870087.Heather_Van_Fleet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HVFWrites

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Spotlight – Reckless Hearts

07 Tuesday Feb 2017

Posted by romanticreadsandsuch in Blog Tour, Contest, Sneak Peek

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Heather Van Fleet, Reckless Hearts, Reckless Hearts series

The awesome Heather Van Fleet is bringing readers a series with a sexy single dad, an adorable munchkin and a couple of hot honorary uncles … sign me up!

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Reckless Hearts

Reckless Hearts #1

by Heather Van Fleet

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Age category: Adult

Release Date: February 7, 2017

Blurb:

Between boot camp and two TOD’s in Iraq, my buddies Max, Gavin and me have been through some serious hell. So the last thing I ever expected was to find the biggest challenge of my life back home.

My girlfriend died. I couldn’t even attend her funeral, let alone tell her goodbye or that I’m sorry I wasn’t there like I should’ve been.

But she left me a gift. The best and scariest one I could’ve ever asked for. One I didn’t think I could handle…until the day I saw her tiny blues looking up at me in that airport. Chloe.

Now here I am, raising my baby girl—with the help of my two best friends. Things couldn’t be better. Until she walked into my life.

All I wanted was a nanny. Someone to take care of my girl when I couldn’t. What I didn’t count on was Addison, the brown-eyed temptress with a body of sin, and everything I didn’t need, but suddenly wanted.

You can find Reckless Hearts on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30095469-reckless-hearts

Reckless Hearts is only 2.99$ for a limited time!

For a limited time Reckless Hearts is only 2.99$! You can buy Reckless Hearts here:

– Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Reckless-Hearts-Heather-Van-Fleet-ebook/dp/B01M0VI93L/

– Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reckless-hearts-heather-van-fleet/1124075215?ean=9781492637172

– Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/reckless-hearts-3

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Excerpt:

Addison

He answered on the third ring. “Hey, Gav. You busy?”

“Not Gav.”

My face warmed at the sound of Collin’s voice.

“You there?”

“Um, yes. But I need to speak with Gavin, please.” Keep breathing, keep calm. You’ve got this.

“But I need to talk to you first.”

I clenched my teeth. “May I talk to him, please?”

“Nope.”

I threw my head back against the couch and groaned. “Why not?” If he was going to be short with his answers, I would be short with my questions.

“Need to talk to you about something first. Told you that.”

Could’ve sworn I heard the words Needs to eat your pussy is more like it in the background, but my mind was scrambling like the eggs I’d cooked for breakfast.

“Shut up, asshole,” Collin barked.

I spun a loose string around my finger. “What did you just say to me?”

Total déjà vu.

The wind slapped against his speaker. “Are you driving?” I unraveled the string from my finger and bounced my knee. “Because in the State of Illinois, it’s illegal to drive and talk on a cell phone unless it’s hands free.”

“Damn it, no. She’s putting that shit in her mouth.” He grumbled something else, and the sound of baby giggles tugged on my already floppy heartstrings.

I couldn’t help but smile as I thought about Chloe. I’d only been around her twice, but I kind of missed the little thing.

“Not driving. Just playin’ at the park.”

Playing at the park. Why did the image make me grin? Collin pushing Chloe in her swing, her little baby legs bouncing up and down as he did.

“Why are you calling Gavin anyway?”

“None of your business.” My smile fell. “Can you just put him on?”

“I told you I needed to talk first.”

I rolled my eyes. “Fine. Then talk.”

“Gonna take you out tonight.”

Shock pulled me into an upright position, and I stood so fast that a pile of clean towels fell to the floor. “Um, take me out?” I scrambled to pick them up.

“Gonna apologize. Again. Buy you food, return your sweater too. If you have plans, then cancel them.”

“Uh, no. Don’t think so.” At the simple thought of seeing him again, my stomach clenched in both excitement and unease. “You’re not going to pull that in-charge bullshit on me. And besides, what makes you think I want to see you anyway?”

“You don’t wanna see me, sweetheart?”

I slapped my hand over my eyes. Sweetheart? Seriously? “No. I don’t want to see you, pumpkin. Not when you got me fired from my job the other night with your ultimate-fight-club thing.” I blew out a quick breath. “Besides, I just…can’t.”

“I need a better reason.”

“Are you serious right now?” What was with this guy and his incessant need to be an asshole?

“Dead serious.” He laughed. “I’ll be by your apartment at six to pick you up. Dress casual. Gonna take you to dinner, and then we’re gonna talk. You’re going to get a free meal and an apology. Can’t get much better than that, am I right?”

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Author Info:

Heather graduated from Black Hawk College in 2003 with an associate degree and has been working in the publishing industry for over five years. She is represented by Stacey Donaghy of Donaghy Literary.

You can find and contact Heather here:

– Website: http://www.heathervanfleet.com/

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorheathervanfleet

– Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLVanFleet

– Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6870087.Heather_Van_Fleet

– Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heath1005/

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvfwrites/

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Giveaway:

There is a tour wide giveaway for the book blitz of Reckless Hearts. One winner will win a 25$ Amazon Gift Card and a signed paperback of Reckless Hearts. Open to those in the US and Canada only.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1000e4f1199/

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This is my stop during the book blitz for Reckless Hearts by Heather Van Fleet. This book blitz is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 7 till 13 February. You can see the blitz schedule here: http://www.lolasblogtours.net/book-blitz-reckless-hearts-by-heather-van-fleet

Blog Tour – A Long Time Coming

10 Tuesday Dec 2013

Posted by romanticreadsandsuch in Blog Tour, Sneak Peek

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A Long Time Coming, David Anderson, Heather Van Fleet, Mason Daniel, When It's Least Expected

I don’t usually cover New Adult romances but this one definitely appealed to me and we get the special treat of a character interview with David Anderson (from A Long Time Coming) and Mason Daniel (from When It’s Least Expected). Check out all of Heather’s books at http://sunshinepressbooks.com/product-category/young-adult/. And enjoy this inside look at Heather’s boys and her new book, plus a fantastic contest.

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Meet David Anderson and Mason Daniel…together. It could get spoilerish in this interview, so beware…

Just know that nothing good can come out of this interview.

— Heather Van Fleet

Me: *smiles as two of my favorite boys step into my kitchen. David gives me his serious nod, and sits. Mason on the other hand, flips the chair backwards, settles his elbows on the back and winks. I think I might be nuts bringing them both here.*

Hey gentlemen. It’s very good to have you both here in my humble abode. I never thought I’d get you two together in the same room alone again without causing a riot!

David: Yeah, don’t count on it very often. Mason and I have a mutual understanding. For Harley’s sake, I don’t kill him.

Mason: *Grins and leans forward even more* Dude, You know you love me. I make your sister happy.

David: *Slouches lower in his seat* That hasn’t always been the case you know…

Mason: Aw, hell…I’m the shit. Don’t deny it. Harley is my wife now. You and I? We’re brothers all the way.

David: *Rolls eyes and looks at me* See what I have to put up with? *throws a thumb towards Mason* Lucky we don’t have to see each other very often anymore.

Me: Come on you two, I feel like your mom. Let’s just relax, and let by gones be by gones, okay?

David: Fine. *waves me along with his hand* Have at it. Why did you want us both here?

Mason: Leave Ms. Van Fleet alone. *grins widely* She didn’t screw you up too badly, ya know. You got the wife, the kid, the whole packages. Granted you lost a leg and shit…

Me: *Glares at Mason* I wanted youboth here because I missed my boys. Not really understanding why that is at the moment, but, whatever. Anyway, David, you first. Tell me one thing you like about Mason—besides the fact that he makes Harley happy.

David: *Scoffs* Um, can I plead the fifth here? *runs a hand through his messy hair.*

Me: Nope. Can’t do it.

Mason: *taps a beat out on the tabletop* I know what I like about him! *Jabs a thumb in David’s direction*

Me: Oooookay then…Mason. You go first.

Mason: *Grins* All righty then. The one thing I like about David is that he doesn’t take anyone’s shit. He stands up for himself. He’s a pretty powerful dude in that sense.

David: *laughs* So heartwarming, Mason. *leans over and pats him on the back*

Me: Okay, Mr. Smarty Pants David. Your turn.

David: Fine, *groans* I guess you could say he’s pretty decent because he tries really hard to be a good guy. He’s always there for people too, not just my sister, but his own sister Maisy, and his mom too

Mason: *Leans over close to David’s ear to whisper* That’s more than one. You really like me, don’t you? *winks at me*

David: *Shakes his head and grins* Don’t press you luck. I don’t know if I’ll ever like you so to speak. I just tolerate you.

Me: *clears throat* Moving on you two. David, if you met Mason on the street and no idea who he was, what would you say if you saw him?

David: Easy. I’d tell him to get a haircut. That shit isn’t right!

Mason: *Frowns, brushing his chin length hair from his face. It’s impossibly long, even for Mase* It’s not so bad. Gives Harley something to hold onto when we’re—”

Me: Mason Daniel, enough! *Runs hand down my face and shuts eyes*

David: Christ, you better shut your mouth.

Mason: Sorry dude, crossed a line. Won’t step over it again. *grins evily*

Me: Fine. Mason, only fair…your turn. But keep it clean, okay?

Mason: *blue eyes widen, smile grows huge. And yes. The dimples are there. I didn’t realize how much I missed this boy until now* If I saw David, I’d think to myself that he was inspirational. Having only one leg and all is pretty bad ass. I mean, I don’t know what I could do if that was me. Surfing would be impossible and I don’t know what I’d do—”

David: Shut the hell up. *rolls his eyes and grins*

Mason: *leans over and pats him on the shoulder* I’m just saying, dude. You inspire me. You’ve been through a shit storm, but came out of it a lot better than I ever would. I mean, seriously. I’m proud to call you my brother–in–law.

Me: *gets all teary and swoony over the surfer boy* Mase, I’ve missed you.

Mason: *winks and leans back in his chair* And I’ve missed you, Ms. Van Fleet.

David: Can we get a move on it here? I need to get home. My girls need me.

Mason: *Leans forward* My god though dude, you and Abs make some beautiful kids. *looks at me* have you seen their baby Ms. Van Fleet? Because if you can make their kids that cute, I can’t imagine what you’ll do when me and Har decide to go on our baby–making spree. I think I want four. Har says two, minimum. We might compromise at three but who knows.

David: *shakes head* try one first. Then go from there. Do you even realize how much a baby shits in one day, dude? Cuz they don’t come out potty trained. And the no sleep is wicked too. But damn…*sits back in his chair. Dark eyes go distant and dreamy. I haven’t seen him this in love since him and Abigail first decided to get together. I am one lucky girl, lemme just say* When you hold that baby in your arms for the first time, there’s nothing else like it.

Mason: Better than sex, eh?

Me: *closes eyes and sighs. Leave it to Mason to ruin a perfect moment*

David: *Laughs* Yeah, dude…it really kind of is…

Me: *smiles*

Mason: *nods and grins*

David: So yeah, I think I’ve had enough of the mush for now. Let’s go, Mason. My sister is probably wondering where you are.

Me: When do you and Harley head back home?

Mason: My guess is she’s never gonna want to leave her niece now. *grins and stands*

David: Yeah, but can you blame her? *stands up and moves to grab his coat*

Mason: Nope. Not a bit. My niece beats the waves in a heartbeat.

David: Damn right she does *slaps Mason on the back*

Me: Bye boys. Be nice to each other. I’ll be watching. And you never know when I might see you again.

Mason and David: *both freeze and glare at me in unison from over their shoulders*

Me: *cackles* Love you two!! *waves*

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A Long Time Coming

By Heather Van Fleet

Contemporary New Adult Novel

From Sunshine Press, 266 pages

Blurb:

Abigail Orson has a problem. A love problem to be precise; and she has absolutely no idea how to go about fixing it.

For years now, she has been chasing her best friend’s brother—demanding things from him that he’s never wanted to give. For one? A real relationship that surpasses well beyond that dreaded ‘just friends’ zone. You see, David Anderson is her idea of perfection to a T. The one and only guy who has ever had the ability to make her heart beat faster; make her toes curl with the simple blink of his long, girly lashes. But David is also a recovering amputee, and the only thing he really wants from Abigail is to be left alone. Abigail is a fighter though, and losing the one guy who has ruined her for every other is no longer an option.

A guy with one leg who has lost his motivation to live—to love—to actually be a man. David believes he’s a waste of space. If only the beautiful girl of his unattainable dreams would get that through her perfect, blonde, stubborn head! He’s not the right guy for Abigail. He’ll never be worthy of what she deserves. However, staying away is almost impossible, especially when he’s just as in love with her as she is with him. But Abigail has a life ahead of her, one that’s definitely livable without a nineteen–year–old gimp like him holding her down. What makes her want to stick around is beyond questionable to David’s mind.

Choices will be made. Lines will be drawn. And together, they will face challenges that nobody saw coming. David and Abigail may have had almost fourteen years to fall in love, but the thing is, timing and love have never exactly worked in their favor.

It has been years in the making, and definitely A Long Time Coming for David and Abigail. Let’s hope they don’t screw it up before they actually have the chance to get it right…

Buy links:

Smashwords – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/376721

All Romance Ebooks – https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-alongtimecoming-1343646-149.html

Sunshine Press – http://sunshinepressbooks.com/shop/a-long-time-coming-by-heather-van-fleet/

Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Long-Time-Coming-Perfect-Timing-ebook/dp/B00GLRP89E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1384206327&sr=8-4&keywords=Heather+van+fleet

Barnes & Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-time-coming-heather-van-fleet/1117368951?ean=2940149087785

Book Trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQKcgfuqZVU

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Excerpt:

She spun around, nibbling on her lip, grabbing both of his hands as she pulled him slowly along with her. Her eyes were so focused and shiny that he barely remembered his own name, let alone what he was about to say.

“No crutches, David.”

They made it to the edge of the floor, just as the tempo of the music slowed, to that of a seductive, rhythmic beat. She pulled his hands towards her, and he took that non–verbal command, wrapping his arms around her waist. His fingers knew just what to do, settling into the curves of her body right above her perfect ass. Those damn traitorous body parts had a mind of their own.

“I won’t let you fall…” she whispered in his ear, running her fingers through the back of his hair like a vixen who he wanted to steal away forever, only, though, so he could lock her up with him in the backseat of her car again.

Shit …it wasn’t the fear of falling that worried him. Oh no…it was the fear of never wanting to let her go again.

*****

About the Author:

Midwestern native Heather Van Fleet lives in a small town on the Iowa/Illinois border. She’s a wife to her hubby–and high school sweet heart–Chris, as well as a mom to her three little girls, Kelsey, Emma and Bella. When she’s not obsessing over her fictional book characters, cooking dinner, or running around chasing her crazy kiddos, you can usually find her with her head stuck in her Kindle, sucking down White Chocolate Mochas like they’re water.

Author Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18365239-a-long-time-coming

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorheatherpowell

Twitter @HLVanFleet

Website: www.heathervanfleet.com

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Giveaway:

Heather is doing a Tour wide giveaway of 5 ebooks of A Long Time Coming and a $25 Amazon GC – http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/2e2a5f3/

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Go to http://www.bridgingthegappromotions.blogspot.com for more info on this and other great tours.

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Release Day – A Long Time Coming

12 Tuesday Nov 2013

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It’s release day for Heather Van Fleet’s newest, A Long Time Coming. Check out all of the details below!

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Blurb:

Abigail Orson has a problem. A love problem to be precise; and she has absolutely no idea how to go about fixing it.

It has been years in the making, and definitely A Long Time Coming for David and Abigail. Let’s hope they don’t screw it up before they actually have the chance to get it right…

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18365239-a-long-time-coming

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorheatherpowell

Twitter @HLVanFleet

Website: http://www.heathervanfleet.com

Book Trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQKcgfuqZVU

Buy links:

Smashwords – http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/376721

All Romance Ebooks – https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-alongtimecoming-1343646-149.html

Sunshine Press – http://sunshinepressbooks.com/shop/a-long-time-coming-by-heather-van-fleet/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Long-Time-Coming-Perfect-Timing-ebook/dp/B00GLRP89E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1384206327&sr=8-4&keywords=Heather+van+fleet

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-time-coming-heather-van-fleet/1117368951?ean=2940149087785

*****

Excerpt:

“No crutches, David.”

Shit …it wasn’t the fear of falling that worried him. Oh no…it was the fear of never wanting to let her go again.

*****

Author Bio:

Heather Van Fleet currently resides in northern Illinois, with her three daughters, Kelsey, Emma, and Isabella, and her fabulous hubby (and high school sweetheart) Chris, with whom she’s been blissfully married to now for ten plus years. She’s a stay at home mom by day, and an avid and completely obsessive writer and reader by night.