Dear Reader,
I’m writing this note a few days before Thanksgiving, a little bleary eyed because my cat Alex woke me up at 1:40, wanting attention, and again at 4 to announce that he had used the litterbox. Good thing he’s so cute!
Here’s something more deserving of an announcement—I have a new (re-issued) book out today! Sweet Success first came out about twenty years ago, and now it’s available again, giving new readers a chance to discover this irresistible novel of love and chocolate.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery awakens the senses—and fills the heart with warmth and laughter—in this tantalizing novel of a chocolatier’s search for love’s sweetest rewards.
The free-spirited owner of a booming chocolate emporium, Allison Thomas is out to save the world—one truffle at a time. Everyone adores Ali—who wouldn’t love a lady who sneaks midnight chocolate deliveries to the local health spa? And even if her love life is on hold, Ali’s perfectly content with her high-flying career.
That is, until the mysterious Matt Baker arrives. New to town, Matt quickly gets under her skin and leads her into temptation. But neither love nor chocolate seems to melt Matt’s icy heart. So Ali has no choice but to pull out all the stops in this “unforgettable combination of humor and sizzle” (Christina Dodd, New York Times bestselling author). Originally published in 2001.
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When The Summer Book Club comes out next February, I’m going on book tour for the first time in a few years. I would love to see you in South Carolina, Florida or Georgia. But even if you can’t make it in person, you can preorder a signed copy of The Summer Book Club from any of the participating independent bookstores. Each book purchase includes a ticket to that stop on the book tour.
Tuesday, February 13
LITCHFIELD BOOKS on Pawley’s Island, SC
Book signing and luncheon
SAVE THE DATE and watch my newsletters for details!
Wednesday, February 14 ❤
WRITER’S BLOCK BOOKSTORE, Orlando, FL
Book signing, 7:30 pm
Tickets/Preorder a Signed Book
Thursday, February 15
FOXTALE BOOK SHOPPE, Woodstock, GA
Book signing, 6:30 pm
Preorder a signed book
Laurel came to me first. She’s a single mom who’s horrified to realize that she has inadvertently turned her impressionable young daughters against men. She really tried not to bad-mouth their dad in front of them, but clearly they formed their own opinions when they overheard her crying during the divorce. Their only male role model flaked on the family and emptied their bank accounts on his way out the door. Laurel needs her daughters to know that some men are honorable and generous and good, so she sets out to find a guy friend. Colton will soon become so much more.
The Summer Book Club is a feel-good, heartwarming story of friendship and romance set in the quirky town of Los Lobos, California. It’s one of those books that’s going to delight you from page 1 through the end. I think this is a story you’ll treasure and want to re-read whenever your heart needs a little happiness.
This summer, three friends find the courage to step into the next chapter of their lives...
The rules of summer book club are simple:
- No sad books
- No pressure
- Yessssss, wine!
Besties Laurel and Paris are excited to welcome Cassie to the group. This year, the book club is all about fill-your-heart reads, an escape from the chaos of the everyday—running a business, raising a family, juggling a hundred to-dos. Even the dog is demanding (but the bestest boy).
Since Laurel’s divorce, she feels like the Worst Mom Ever. Her skepticism of men may have scarred her vulnerable daughters. Cassie has an unfortunate habit of falling for ridiculous man-boys who dump her once she fixes them. Paris knows good men exist. She’s still reeling after chasing off the only one brave enough—and foolish enough—to marry her.
Inspired by the heroines who risk everything for fulfillment, Laurel, Paris and Cassie begin to take chances—big chances—in life, in love. Facing an unwritten chapter can be terrifying. But it can be exhilarating, too, if only they can find the courage to change.
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Happy reading, and happy holidays!
