ESCAPE WITH A FREE BOOK

Are you about at the end of your rope? This pandemic lockdown has gone on for almost 9 months. At first, it didn’t seem too bad. Working from home in pajamas. No rushing around getting the kids to school. Plenty of sleep. But now, it’s wearing thin. We have a contested presidential election that’s putting everyone on edge, regardless of who you voted for. And to make everything worse, it’s cold outside, and Christmas is coming! Hiding under the covers helps a little, but not for long. You really just want to get away from it all. How about some armchair travel to romantic, exotic Costa Rica? Starting today, you can escape by down loading a free kindle book: Take The Money, Romantic Suspense in Costa Rica.

kThis book is free on Friday, Feb 7 thru Monday, Feb. 10 — Escape with a free book, today through Friday.

Here a brief synopsis:

What would you do if you witnessed a murder and the victim gave you $60,000 just before he died? Should you keep the money or call the police? Julie Lawson has only moments to decide.

Julie goes for a drive in her boss’s new Porsche, but a joyride turns to terror when they’re rammed from behind and tumble into a ravine. Knowing he won’t survive, Kevin Dufrain urges Julie to take the money and run because, “they’ll get you, too.” She boards a night plane to the cosmopolitan city of San Jose, Costa Rica and meets mysterious businessman, Bud Jimenez, who helps her find a job at the “Memphis South,” a popular nightclub run by Texas beauty, Nellie Compton. When Julie discovers the killer has tracked her down, she heads for a beach near the Nicaraguan border.

Julie’s small plane is forced to land in a remote Indian Village where she meets the passionate and charismatic Dr. Enrique Rojas, a widower who runs a medical clinic for the impoverished natives of Costa Rica. Here, Julie thinks she’s found the secret thing she always wanted to do, but it may be too late. The killer is still on her trail and the DEA suspects her of drug trafficking. Her fragile hopes for happiness seem about to shatter. Now, Julie must lose herself to discover what’s really important in life.

Take the Money is a compelling tale full of passion and courage. It takes you from a corrupt, inbred, southern Indiana town to the mountains, beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, rainforests, and all of the fabulous natural wonders of beautiful Costa Rica.

DOWNLOAD this free kindle book today through Friday @ HTTPS://AMZN.TO/1AGDW8A

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020

LAST CHANCE FOR FREE BOOK

All of us are reading a lot more during the pandemic. I don’t know about you, but I’m running out of good books to read on Amazon and at the library. During these last dog days of summer, I’m offering you a copy of my first novel. Fire up your kindle, and **download a FREE BOOK: TAKE THE MONEY: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE IN COSTA RICA. This offer runs out at midnight, tonight.**

Synopsis:

fly away with me via Kindle to romantic Costa Rica — TAKE THE MONEY: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE IN COSTA RICA @ https://amzn.to/1AgDW8a

What would you do if you witnessed a murder and the victim gave you $60,000 just before he died? Should you keep the money or call the police? Julie Lawson has only moments to decide.

Julie goes for a drive in her boss’s new Porsche, but a joyride turns to terror when they’re rammed from behind and tumble into a ravine. Knowing he won’t survive, Kevin Dufrain urges Julie to take the money and run because, “they’ll get you, too.” She boards a night plane to the cosmopolitan city of San Jose, Costa Rica and meets mysterious businessman, Bud Jimenez, who helps her find a job at the “Memphis South,” a popular nightclub run by Texas beauty, Nellie Compton. But when Julie discovers the killer has tracked her down, she heads for a beach near the Nicaraguan border.

Julie’s small plane is forced to land in a remote Indian Village where she meets the passionate and charismatic Dr. Enrique Rojas, a widower who runs a medical clinic for the impoverished natives of Costa Rica. Here, Julie thinks she’s found the secret thing she always wanted to do, but it may be too late. The killer is still on her trail and the DEA suspects her of drug trafficking. Her fragile hopes for happiness seem about to shatter. Now, Julie must lose herself to discover what’s really important in life.

Take the Money is a compelling tale full of passion and courage. It takes you from a corrupt, inbred, southern Indiana town to the mountains, beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, rain forests, and all of the fabulous natural wonders of costa rica.

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

FREE BOOK: TAKE THE MONEY

Are you getting worn out with winter? Dreaming of palm trees, warm breezes, and blue skies? If you can’t get on a plane or drive a car, I’m offering you a free trip to Costa Rica via Kindle. My novel came out a few years ago, but I think it’s still a good read if you’re looking for armchair travel. Download a FREE BOOK: TAKE THE MONEY: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE IN COSTA. This offer starts today, Feb 7, and runs through Feb. 10.

Here’s the synopsis on Amazon:

What would you do if you witnessed a murder and the victim gave you $60,000 just before he died? Should you keep the money or call the police? Julie Lawson has only moments to decide.

Julie goes for a drive in her boss’s new Porsche, but a joyride turns to terror when they’re rammed from behind and tumble into a ravine. Knowing he won’t survive, Kevin Dufrain urges Julie to take the money and run because, “they’ll get you, too.” She boards a night plane to the cosmopolitan city of San Jose, Costa Rica and meets mysterious businessman, Bud Jimenez, who helps her find a job at the “Memphis South,” a popular nightclub run by Texas beauty, Nellie Compton. But when Julie discovers the killer has tracked her down, she heads for a beach near the Nicaraguan border.

Julie’s small plane is forced to land in a remote Indian Village where she meets the passionate and charismatic Dr. Enrique Rojas, a widower who runs a medical clinic for the impoverished natives of Costa Rica. Here, Julie thinks she’s found the secret thing she always wanted to do, but it may be too late. The killer is still on her trail and the DEA suspects her of drug trafficking. Her fragile hopes for happiness seem about to shatter. Now, Julie must lose herself to discover what’s really important in life.

Take the Money is a compelling tale full of passion and courage. It takes you from a corrupt, inbred, southern Indiana town to the mountains, beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, rain forests, and all of the fabulous natural wonders of beautiful Costa Rica.

If you’re having midwinter doldrums, this free e book should give you a lift. DOWNLOAD IT FEB 7 THROUGH 10 @ HTTPS://AMZN.TO/1AGDW8A

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019

LAST DAY FOR FREE KINDLE BOOK

This is the last day I’m offering a FREE KINDLE BOOK of my novel, TAKE THE MONEY: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE IN COSTA RICA.

You may wonder how an Indiana author decided to write a book about Costa Rica. My inspiration came the year after my husband and I retired and spent several months living in San Jose. We had traveled through Europe and all over the United States by that time, but it seemed that Costa Rica had special charms we hadn’t found anywhere else.

When you think of Costa Rica, you picture beaches and rain forests. But in fact, Costa Rica is also known as “Little Switzerland” due to it’s verdant countryside and mountains. The air is crisp and clear, the weather near perfect. Visiting downtown San Jose , you hear numerous languages from all over the world. Everyone loves Costa Rica.

Many Americans have permanent residences in Costa Rica. We were tempted to move there, but realized how inconvenient it would be for our children if one of us got very sick. Not to mention the legal hassles involved in passing away in a foreign country. So, we came back home, and that’s when I enrolled in a creative writing class at Indiana State University, and began writing Take The Money.

TAKE THE MONEY: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE IN COSTA RICA is FREE today on Kindle @ http://amzn.to/1AgDW8a

Here’s a brief synopsis:

What would you do if you witnessed a murder and the victim gave you $60,000 just before he died? Should you keep the money or call the police? Julie Lawson has only moments to decide.

Take the Money is a compelling tale full of passion and courage. It takes you from a corrupt, inbred, southern Indiana town to the mountains, beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, rain forests, and all of the fabulous natural wonders of beautiful Costa Rica.

Take The Money: Romantic Suspense in Costa Rica is FREE on KINDLE Jan 2, 3, 4. @ http://amzn.to/1AgDW8a

Enjoy!

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018

FORMER SNOW BIRDS STAYING HOME

Why are two former snow birds staying home this winter? Before our retirements 20 years ago, my husband and I dreamed of spending the winter in a warmer climate. As we trudged our way to work through blizzards and freezing rain, we were comforted by the promise of escaping northern winters once and for all, once we began collecting social security.

That dream finally came true when we spent our first two winters in Costa Rica. What a beautiful romantic country with so much to see, charming people and near perfect weather. And yet, it seemed unwise to stay so long in a place where our health insurance wasn’t good, and our children would have to fly down to rescue us if we got sick.

We spent one winter in Florida, but it wasn’t right for us. Way too much traffic—so bad that the “natives” were forced to grocery shop in the middle of the night . Going out to dinner entailed long drives to get the the restaurant, and slow service once we arrived.

Next, we alternated between rented condominiums in Jekyll Island, Georgia, and South Padre Island, Texas. For the first few years, while our health was still good, it wasn’t a big deal to load up the car and drive to our destination. And, we didn’t mind the inconveniences that come with staying in a rental unit. We enjoyed shopping, walking the beach, enjoying a change of scene, and making friends from all over the USA. .

Island vacations sometimes disappoint — FORMER SNOWBIRDS ARE STAYING HOME THIS WINTER

But all of a sudden, I knew it was over. We couldn’t face packing up the car and driving through miles of hectic traffic, in snow, sleet, and rain; hampered by failing eyesight and slower reaction times. The positives of warmer weather and a change of scene now seemed outweighed by the negatives.

Here are a few things we won’t miss about spending the winter on a southern island:

Not having our local newspaper and the Indianapolis Star delivered to our door.. On an island, you’re lucky to have access to a USA today, if you’re wiling to get dressed and either walk or drive to a gas station.
Small screen TV with a finicky remote, frequent blackouts, and only a few channels.
Barely comfortable furniture, and no big recliner.
Driving miles across a bridge once a week to load up on groceries. .
A too small refrigerator and freezer . Sparse kitchen utensils and silverware.
Iffy weather, accompanied by erratic heating and cooling. I’ve spent many a cold day inside with my coat on, waiting for maintenance to “fix” things.
Forwarded mail arriving 7 to 10 days late.
Uncomfortable beds
Nothing but a walk in clinic across the bridge if you get sick., For years, it seemed that the effort to go South for the winter was worth it. And then, it didn’t. As Dorothy said to Toto, “there’s no place like home.”