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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Experience a swashbuckling, romantic adventure in a fantasy world, perfect for fans of Anastasia and The Princess Bride!
Meg of Swansong Island was raised as an orphan, unaware of her true identity as the lost Princess of Elorain. But when three handsome strangers arrive to inform her of an uncle she never knew existed, she embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with him.
Led by a rugged ex-soldier, she travels alongside two young men who vie for her heart. The kindhearted woodsman, Ky MacElroy, seems a perfect match, while the captivating and enigmatic Arek Aewing steals her breath away. But with anti-royalist agents and an assassin on their tail, Meg must navigate the dangerous twists and turns of their quest—and of her heart. Will she choose Ky, with his endearing charm, or Arek, whose motives remain shrouded in mystery?
As Meg discovers shocking truths about her past and the fate of her fallen kingdom, she must rely on her courage and friendships to survive. Will love be enough to see them all through when everything is at risk?
ABOUT C.K. BROOKE
C.K. Brooke is a multi-award-winning author of young adult fantasy and historical romance novels and novellas. She has worked as a bookseller, book blogger, publishing assistant, and copy editor on her quest to authorhood. Her works have been published by 48fourteen, Limitless, and Readict, as well as indie published, garnering accolades from the 2020 Best Indie Book Award in YA Fiction to the Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion Award. She’s been a guest speaker and panelist for the Romance Writers of America, Rust City Book Con, and Barnes & Noble Teen Book Fest, as well as an active member of the Greater Detroit Romance Writers. She lives in Michigan with her family.
MY REVIEW
My new favorite C.K. Brooke book. Equal parts romance, mystery, and adventure. Romancing the Princess starts with action right out of the gate. A must read for fans of the Young Adult genre. I can’t wait for Book 2!
Parents and caregivers, clergy and teachers pour into us their beliefs about life, the world, and God. Other family members, friends, media outlets, etc. soon enter our life, adding even more influences. We trust, believe, and accept what we see and hear as truth, rarely questioning those facts and statements, or sources.
As we journey through life, we find that our thoughts and perspectives change. The more we learn or are exposed to ideas and experiences beyond ourselves, the more our world expands. We begin to question, seek answers, challenge our beliefs, and find our own truths.
The purpose of this book is to assist you in discovering what a beautiful soul you are. There are challenges that offer questions and prompts inviting you to look deeper within yourself and in doing so, perhaps a greater awareness and understanding of your true self which is waiting just beneath the surface.
Kass is a retired certified reflexologist, hypnotist, and Reiki Master, and was the owner of a holistic healing center and practice in southwest Michigan for many years. She now enjoys writing, traveling, and teaching reflexology, past life regression, and psychic development.
She is the author of “Games Psychics Play: Enhancing Your Intuition and Psychic Gifts.” Her story, “The Final Gift” is featured in the #1 international best-selling book, “The Last Breath,” published by Franklin Rose Publishing. Her piece, “Woman, Rise Up,” is included in the Audie nominated audiobook, “Nevertheless, We Persisted,” by Blunder Woman Productions.
Kass currently resides in northwest Ohio with her husband and their two goofy dogs. You will rarely find her without a cup of coffee, working on an art project, or taking a class to learn something new. She is still trying to figure it all out.
Are you looking to delve deeper into your Self, your mindset, your soul? Author Kass Hillard has written another wonderful book to help gain insight through challenging prompts and questions. I found Prompt #35 especially tough and yet inspiring, a change to my mindset. Discover a better understanding of your true self. I highly recommend this book. Five Stars!
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.
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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?
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
Between now and June 1st, royalties from the print, audio, and electronic editions of DEAREST MOTHER AND DAD will be donated to the Otsego VFW Post 3030. (Dad was a member.)
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 Eclectic World of Christina 