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FREE BOOK: CHASING THEIR LOSSES

 The other day, I was walking by the paperback section at the supermarket.  A lady I didn’t know turned to me and said, “I wish someone would write a good book.”  I was tempted to tell her about my books,  but due to social distancing during this pandemic, there wasn’t time.  So, if you’re like this person– looking for something good to read–I’m offering a free copy of my Kindle book, “Chasing Their Losses.” for your enjoyment. If you’ve been following my blog, I think you will love it. And I hope it will take your mind off all the craziness in the world today.

This free offer is good  Saturday, May 1 through Tuesday May 4.  Download  it at  http://amzn.to/2cLBl0Y

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For your enjoyment during the coronavirus outbreak, I’m offering a free book: Chasing Their Losses

Why did I write Chasing Their Losses? If you’ve read my bio, you know that I was the Director of Nutrition Services at an acute care hospital in Indiana for many years.  Hospitals are full of drama.  There’s love, hate, sex, ambition,   and just about every human emotion thrumming in the air.  I always knew I wanted to write a novel set in a small town hospital, but it wasn’t until  after retirement that I  could distance myself from all that intensity.

Here’s a brief synopsis.

Will the haunting power of first love lead to Cara Mackenzie’s destruction? At 31, she’s back home from Miami, starting a new career as nutrition director of Sycamore Hospital.   While in a blossoming romance with Dr. John Drakos, she runs into her former lover, the suave and sexy Tony Cabella. Soon,  she’s drawn into a dangerous web of dirty secrets and lies.

When Tony’s stepson vanishes under her watch, Cara must fight for her life, her reputation, and her career.

The police think Dr. Drakos’ jealousy could have provided a motive for the kidnapping.   But unanswered questions suggest a conspiracy.  Who shot Tony when he and Cara met in secret, and why won’t he call the police?

At the heart of this novel are four damaged people: John and Cara, whose intense relationship is clouded by painful memories and fear of commitment; Tony and his second wife, Gail, who gave up everything for passion and desire,  only to find disillusion and heartbreak.

As the tragic events spin out of control, the heart thumping suspense builds, with twists and turns that take you from the verdant farmland and sparkling waterfalls of Indiana to the vast, lawless sand dunes and nude beaches of Texas.

CHASING THEIR LOSSES : Free Kindle Book available on Amazon today through Tuesday @ http://amzn.to/2cLBl0Y

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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

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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:

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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.

 

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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.

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TAKE THE MONEY: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE IN 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.

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, 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!