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FREE New Year’s Eve Romance

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What is the ultimate gift?

Dive into the captivating world of love and friendship in The Garden Collection – a heartwarming New Year’s Eve romance novel!

In this tale of enduring bonds and rediscovered connections, Robert and Brianna’s childhood friendship evolves into a source of inspiration and empowerment. Join them on a journey of growth, encouragement, and the resilience of the human spirit.

For a LIMITED TIME, experience the magic for FREE on Smashwords! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to escape into a world of love and possibility. Grab your copy now!

Follow Brianna’s journey as she navigates life’s challenges, caring for her half-sister Chloe, and escaping the shadows of her past. Will Robert’s pursuit of the truth lead to a second chance at love?

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Happy reading!

A Forbidden Love Story

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📚 Dive into passion and suspense with the Chemical Attraction Series! 🔥 Unleash your romantic side with the first book – FREE on Smashwords until December 31! Don’t miss out on Taylor Valentine and Dr. Stuart Morgan’s forbidden love story.

💑 Follow Taylor as she navigates the rules of life and love, and Stuart breaks his own rules for an unforgettable connection. 🎓🔬 Grab your copy now and discover why sometimes, breaking the rules leads to the most thrilling adventures!

THEIR RIGID RULES

Dear Dad

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Dear Dad,

It’s Veteran’s Day.  Thank you for your sacrifice.  I didn’t understand until recently how much the Korean War affected you.  It had taken your innocence leaving your emotions hardened from the horrors. Would our relationship have been better had I known your torment? 

After reading your letters to your parents during the war, I see the love you had for them, which is why I used my favorite picture of you, your mother, and your dad on the cover.  That’s how I want to remember you.  I will cherish those rare times when you let your guard down—laughing with a lightened heart.  I miss you.

With Love, Christina

“One hundred and twenty Marines wounded. Eighteen dead. All for one lousy hill.”

Corpsman Orrin Connor’s faithful letters with a touching twist shield his parents from the horrors of war. His buddy Rawley Armstrong’s poignant letters give his sister the harrowing truths. Throughout their dangerous assignments during the Korean War, they debate the consequences of their choices. Orrin gains comfort in downplaying his experiences while Rawley feels a healing purge. As they get to know the Marines in their charge, the corpsmen gather a variety of opinions. Although Orrin and Rawley disagree, their friendship remains true until the bitter end.

“It all happened within minutes. For some, it would last a lifetime.”

Based on her father’s letters to his parents throughout the Forgotten War, author Christina Thompson has produced this work of historical fiction to pay tribute to Navy corpsmen by remembering their service to their brothers and their country. Imagining her father had guarded his parents from the carnage of war, Christina elaborates on what could have happened while staying true to the dates and experiences her father shared in his actual letters.

Dearest Mother and Dad on Amazon

Brain Fog & a Free Book

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On a day of clarity from the brain fog of chemo, I uploaded my novels on Smashwords and their distribution sites—Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple, and others.

To celebrate, my romantic suspense novel THEIR RIGID RULES the first book in my Chemical Attraction Series is free with the promo coupon: YY37B

Follow this LINK and type in the promo coupon code YY37B at checkout.

About Their Rigid Rules

Taylor Valentine, a senior at Western Michigan University, has had her life planned out since kindergarten.  Now with the help of her best friends, Joe and Eva, she focuses on graduation and a career—romance in the far distant future.  However, when the visiting professor enters the lecture hall, her perfect plan hits a snag.

History professor and former Marine, Dr. Stuart Morgan keeps infatuated students at a distance using his own set of strict rules.  This time, he’s unnerved by his reaction to Taylor.  When death threats upend his boring life, he inadvertently puts her in danger.  With family and foe pulling them apart, Stuart must somehow convince Taylor to break her rules and embrace a new plan.

THEIR RIGID RULES on Smashwords

Cool Off with my Wintery Read

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My New Year’s Eve romance takes place in a blizzard.  I wrote this story with the theme: A few words of encouragement can stay with you for a lifetime.  Reflecting on my childhood, I started to wonder if all those people who impacted my life in a positive way knew that they had. I try to share my appreciation whenever I can because the energy of words and actions affects us—good and bad.

About The Garden Collection

Robert and Brianna’s childhood friendship grew into respect for each other and their ideas.  Robert gave her the confidence to stand up for herself.  Brianna helped him see his artistic potential and encouraged him to travel for his inspiration.  He found it in the letters she wrote.

Struggling to care for Chloe, her six-year-old half-sister, Brianna Carlson receives news that her abusive stepfather will be released from prison. Still limping from a once broken leg, she’s terrified he’ll come back to hurt Chloe this time. She decides to leave town.

After traveling for his family’s jewelry business, Robert Donovan returns home and discovers Brianna had lied in every letter she sent. She never received any of his. Before he can demand answers, she disappears without Chloe. As Robert learns about Brianna’s life during his absence, he sets out to find her and convince her to trust him again.

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My Solace

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted on my blog. I’m in the middle of chemo treatments for breast cancer, and I’ve taken solace in writing. My recent WIP, The Major’s Dilemma, is the sequel to The Trucker’s Cat. Coming soon.

Join me on INSTAGRAM for my personal and professional journey.

About The Trucker’s Cat

At the Russian Embassy where she lives with her mother and stepfather, Samantha Randall uncovers a plot to assassinate the U.S. President. Her father’s famous speech urges her to act, so she treks cross-country to warn the driver that his cargo has the proof. She soon finds herself stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Driving a truck on a covert assignment, Major Logan McCormick had sworn off women after his bitter divorce. Against protocol, he rescues Samantha and gives the wildcat a ride. Although drawn to Samantha’s uplifting spirit, he uses his sullen nature as a shield against her. Will she see through his rigid manner?

With Russian special forces searching for Logan’s cargo and another team chasing Samantha, they quickly realize they must work together to prevent the unthinkable. Will their sacrifices be enough to stop the assault?

The Trucker’s Cat on AMAZON

A New Year’s Eve Romance

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In my New Year’s Eve romance, The Garden Collection, Robert Donovan learns that home is where his heart is.

A few words of encouragement can stay with you for a lifetime.

Robert and Brianna’s childhood friendship grew into respect for each other and their ideas.  Robert gave her the confidence to stand up for herself.  Brianna helped him see his artistic potential and encouraged him to travel for his inspiration.  He found it in the letters she wrote.

BRIANNA CARLSON, an optimistic realist, appreciates the little things in life.  Working at the local diner in their wintry rural town in West Michigan, she pushes the stress of caring for her half-sister, CHLOE, aside focusing instead on the unconditional love she gives and receives.

Her best friend’s brother, ROBERT DONOVAN, regally proper and polished, balances his business acumen with his artwork for his family’s jewelry store.

In THE GARDEN COLLECTION, a Cinderella-esque romance, Brianna receives news that her abusive step-father will be released from prison.  She’s terrified he’ll come back to hurt Chloe this time.  She decides to leave town.

After traveling the world, Robert returns home and discovers Brianna had lied in every letter she sent.  She never received any of his. Before he can demand answers, she disappears without Chloe.  As Robert learns about Brianna’s life during his absence, he sets out to find her and convince her to trust him again.

THE GARDEN COLLECTION on AMAZON

Inspired

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I had a wonderful vacation with this guy, the calming handholder for my travel anxiety.

After two years apart, we visited our son in Warner Robins, Georgia.

We tried new foods and visited new places.

Inspired, I’m back at my desk attempting my biggest challenge to date, a crossover trilogy.

The 8th Annual One Acts Festival

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I submitted my one act play back in December. Last week, the Allegan Community Players announced the lineup for the festival:

Purple Roses by Christina Thompson

Potential by Scott Mullen

The Band Currently Known as the Apaches by Les Abromovitz

I’m in! A first for me. I’m honored. What’s even crazier is that those characters are from my Chemical Attraction Series, which is set in a town based on Allegan.

The play was originally a short story. The scene takes place at Sylvia’s Bed & Breakfast, modeled after the Delano Mansion Inn in Allegan’s downtown area. The scene is a prequel to Chemical Attraction—before my main characters Joe Roberts and Madeline Pierce actually meet and fall in love. While mourning the death of her husband, Madeline’s Aunt Sylvia focuses on getting Joe and Madeline in the same room at the same time. The conversations of loneliness between Joe and Sylvia and then between Madeline and Sylvia break my heart.

Sylvia has become one of my favorite secondary characters in my series. In fact, I’m in the process of writing a new novel where she’s the main character trying to navigate in a world without her husband.

My head knows these characters are a figment of my imagination, but my heart knows their emotions are real. It’ll be strange to see these people, who have been in my life for so many years, become tangible on stage at the Griswold Auditorium, which I have also referenced in my series.

In Chemical Attraction, a fundraiser is held in the lower level of the Griswold. (I call it the Hartford though.) Then, in Chemical Reaction, a couple characters hide in the backstage area.

What a surreal experience this will be! I may cry. No, I guarantee I will cry. I’m aware the director may change the props and dialogue; this is a collaborative project after all, but I believe the emotions of the scenes will stay true.

If you’ve enjoyed my Chemical Attraction Series, this is a must see. Please, join me. I’ll be the one sobbing before the festival even starts.

Friday, April 22nd at 7 pm

Saturday, April 23rd at 7 pm

Sunday, April 24th at 2 pm

Griswold Auditorium

401 Hubbard Street

Allegan, MI 49010

All tickets are $5 at the door.

For more information, visit the Allegan Community Players.

For more information on my series, visit The Chemical Attraction Series on Amazon.