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Meet the dynamic duo

Amanda Nelson

Before her senior year of high school, Amanda wouldn’t have considered herself a book lover, but that all changed when she was given the assignment to read Wuthering Heights for English class. That day, Amanda learned several things about herself, one, that she loved reading, two, that books were magical, and three, that she was a hopeless romantic.

While Amanda went on to receive a degree in mathematics from Arizona State University, get married and have four kids, her love of reading grew and expanded. Thanks to several community book clubs, Amanda was introduced to a wide variety of books, from biographies to fantasy fiction, middle grade through adult. And although she read and loved many books during that time, nothing called to her like a good romance novel.

In fact, it was because of a great romance series that Amanda met her best friend Lisa-Marie Potter. Sharing their love for books and fantastical fictional worlds, it was Lisa-Marie who suggested that the two of them would make a good writing team and the dream began. Together they have and are continuing to create fictional romance stories that they are excited to share with the world.


Lisa-Marie Potter

I don’t know if you would call Lisa-Marie a hopeless romantic or completely crazy, but considering she has been in an imaginary relationship with Jon Bon Jovi since her high school days, I think it’s fair to say that she has quite the imagination! Add to that, if you will, a few side flings with the likes of Edward Cullen, Cole St Clair, Mr. Darcy and Heathcliff, and you have the makings of a fictional romance writer.

Born and raised in Nottingham, England, a town famous for Robin Hood, this fair maiden relocated across the world to the fiery Furness, also known as Arizona where she met her match.. Despite having the last name of potter, A brave non wizard (unfortunately) turned fantasy into reality offering Lisa Marie a magical life here in the states with three incredible children, and two of the cutest grandchildren ever born.

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Monday, November 1, 2021

 A Love Hate Thing by Whitney D. Grandison


After recovering from a gunshot and losing his parents, Tyson Trice's life gets upended again when he loses his grandfather to cancer. Now Tyson finds himself leaving the Lindenwood hood to live in wealthy Pacific Hills with some old friends and former employers of his grandfather, the Smiths, that he hasn't seen in eight years. Tyson goes willingly, but he's sure he won't fit in, and the Smith's daughter, Nandy, only confirms his suspicions. Being used to a posh lifestyle and popular friends, Nandy is convinced Tyson's reappearance in her life is nothing but trouble. 

As the two navigate their new situation, feelings of old crushes start to resurface, confusing them both and blurring the lines between them. Now Tyson must decide if his past defines his future, and Nandy needs to choose if her fears will override her heart. 

This enemies-to-lovers story pulls at your heartstrings, pushes the boundaries of stereotypes, and shows both sides of peer pressure in a way everyone can understand and enjoy. 

Read by A. Nelson 

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