Pages

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.

Pages

Monday, April 25, 2022

 The Traitor's Kiss by Erin Beaty


Sage Fowler is coming of age, but her uncle's plans to marry her off are not going to fly. After insulting the matchmaker, she self-sabotages her chances of finding a husband, not that she's complaining. Unfortunately, her actions reflect poorly on her uncle's family, and in order to save face, she must apologize. The matchmaker is surprised by Sage's actions and offers her an apprenticeship. And although Sage isn't thrilled with her new vocation, she's good at it. 

When she and the matchmaker are asked to escort a group of ladies to be married off for political alliances, they are accompanied by a group of soldiers from the king's guard. But something is amiss and Sage can sense it. She's asked by a handsome soldier to be a spy within the group, and the more she uncovers, the closer the pair become. 

This retelling of Mulan is intriguing, twisty, and full of fun surprises, perfect for a vacation read.

Read and reviewed by A. Nelson 
Posted by at
Labels: , , , , , , , ,

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)