Tuesday, January 10, 2017

♥ Merlot in Maine! ♥

And the witty saga of four women who met at a jewelry store cash-for-gold event and became best friends, continues in... 


MERLOT IN MAINE!






Suddenly single and in their forties, these four women had no clue how to survive the mental trauma of starting a new life. Elaina Samuels, Tawny Westerfield, Stephanie Mathews, and Grace Cordray's journeys to regain their footing began in book #1:  No Sweat Pants Allowed - Wine Club. They connected on a deeply personal level and had some fun. They even decided to move in together. Conflicts arose; so did a lot of laughs. Little by little their confidence grew and they realized they would be okay as long as they had each other. I don't want to say too much as to what situations they find themselves in because I hope you'll take a risk on the series and discover these four amazing characters.

In book #2: Sipping Sangria, Elaina, Tawny, Steph, and Grace learn more about themselves and each other. Their quirky personalities surprised even me, as they tried to move forward. While the fun is plentiful, so is the drama. Real life involves missteps, doubt, and pain. We all have to weather that stuff at some point. It's no different for these women. They've had their hearts broken and they're still on the mend. My wish is that you'll dive into this book to see how they're faring. 

Book #3 has arrived: Merlot in Maine! Here's the blurb: 

Sometimes the only way to truly start over is to move. That's exactly what Elaina Samuels and her unruly band of cohorts decided to do. Elaina, Tawny, Steph, and Grace bought a bed and breakfast in Maine. The trip from Cherry Ridge, Ohio to Portland is a wild and crazy ride, filled with things they never could have foreseen. In this adventure, there's laughter, tears, doubt, and a little danger thrown in to keep them on their toes. Will this relocation to the northeast be the key to real happiness? Or will it test their friendship to the breaking point?

This is my Wine and Sweat Pants series, so far. (There may be a book #4 in my future. We'll see.) I've had a blast connecting with these characters. I'll admit to shedding a few tears too. I've put these gals through a lot, yet they're stronger and feistier than ever. I've grown to love Elaina, Tawny, Steph, and Grace. If you read their stories, my wish is that you'll laugh with them, cry with them, and root for them as they continue to grow as women and friends.

To celebrate the release of Merlot in Maine, I'll be giving away some cool prizes. They're unusual prizes. The women in this series are unusual. It's only fitting that my giveaway prizes be unusual as well. All you have to do for a chance to win, is to leave a comment below. (Also, please tell me how I can contact you, should your name be drawn - for example, 'catch me on Twitter' or 'catch me on FB').   

On Friday, January 13th at noon (EST), I'll be drawing names for:



3 - $10 gift cards to Burger King

1 - package of microfiber cloths from the Norwex line of products (Includes an enviro cloth, window cloth, and a dusting mitt)

1 - Optic Scarf (or cloth) also in the Norwex line of products, for: cleaning eye wear, phones, computers, and cameras. (It has a handy-dandy clip, so you can secure it to your purse or case) 

Good luck to all who leave a comment!

Thanks for sharing in my joy and excitement for Merlot in Maine! 

Lots of love to all of you, 

~ Jan

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10 comments:

  1. I laughed and cried with No Sweat Pants Allowed Book 1 I can't wait to ready Book 2 and now Book 3. I can so relate to these ladies.

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    1. Jackie, I'm so glad to have met you. :-)) You're a sweet gal. I'm tickled that you've connected with the characters in book #1. Hugs!! ~ Jan

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  2. Hmm. I wonder if those unusual gifts are in your new book that I’m so excited to read! Congratulations, Jan :)

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    1. Thanks, Pamela. The women in this series are definitely unusual. *grins* Hugs!

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  3. I'm going to have to check these books out!
    Rita W.

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    1. Hi, Rita! :-) I hope you get a chance to read about the women in these books. They might make you laugh a little. Thank you for popping in and leaving a comment to help me celebrate the release of Merlot in Maine. :-)) Hugs!

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