Rachelle J. Christensen

Romance, Suspense, Mystery Author

Welcome June

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Book Promos and Deals

Chemistry of a Kiss: A Sweet YA Romance (Sweet Water High Book 5) by [Krey, Kimberly]It’s officially June now! June marks the beginning of those lazy days of summer, and I wish I could spend all day every day reading a sweet romance book. Really–wouldn’t it be great to be able to read a new clean and wholesome romance every single day of the whole entire summer?!

I’ve always thought that June was the most popular month for a wedding, but I recently saw an article that said it’s now in third place because fall weddings are where it’s at! Still…June summons all kind of romantic feelings and what better way to celebrate those than by reading all about a cute romance. I have a book to share with you today that is sure to throw you back to your young adult romance years and if you love the fake relationship trope, you’ll enjoy Chemistry of a Kiss by Kimberly Krey.

Here’s more about the book:

When a fake relationship turns into the real thing, life gets deliciously complicated.

How did I end up in a fake relationship with the gorgeous captain of the basketball team, Jett Bryant? Where do I start? 

I used to dream about kissing Jett, the adorable brown-eyed boy back in kindergarten. He was the pastor’s son but that didn’t stop me from tackling him on the playground and kissing him smack on the lips.

Fast-forward to senior year when Jett and I got partnered to research–of all things–The Chemistry of a Kiss. It had me thinking about those yummy lips of his, which was not good since I was dating bad boy TJ Reynolds.

But then TJ kissed Jett’s ex-girlfriend, causing me to break things off, and that’s how the whole fake relationship between Jett and me began.

Now, all the feelings I had for Jett over the years have come flooding back as we’ve spent time researching the kiss. We’ve even started exploring the chemistry of our own mind-blowing kisses while we “pretend” to like each other during our study dates.

Things really get complicated when Jett starts cozying up to me when nobody’s around to witness it. It seems like this whole fake relationship is turning into the real thing. But how can I be sure?

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Do you want to read more? Here’s an excerpt:

“So you’re so confident, are you? About your kissing ability?”
            A triumphant grin spread over his face. “Yes.”
            “How? How can you be sure?” I don’t know why, but suddenly I started to feel like I needed space so I scooted my chair back a foot or two. It didn’t feel like such a weird thing to do until Jett stared down at the space between us with a furrowed brow.
            Slowly then, he pulled away from the back of the chair, leaned forward to drop his elbows to his knees, and squared a good, hard look at me. “That’s a good question.”
            A blast of firecracker-heat flared in my chest. Just where was he going with this? But then every fiber in me threatened to go limp as I realized exactly where he was going with it.
            “How about we let you be the judge.”

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Strange Dreams

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For Writers:

Almost 5 years ago, I read this lovely post HERE by J. A. Bennett and felt inspired to just let go and blog for the fun of it again.

Here’s the result of that freeing feeling–I’m going to tell you about the crazy dream I had that night. Be ready, it’s pretty silly.

In the dream I was at some sort of parade. I noticed that my publisher (at the time) was there and some other book friends. Then I noticed that there were some book reviewers walking along and one in particular had a big poster with her review of my book, Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things. She came right up to me and I glanced at the poster and noticed the review was less than glowing. The reviewer started talking to me in kind of a negative way and I thought, “Don’t argue, just listen.”

Then the reviewer, with her big yellow poster, started telling me how she didn’t like how I wrote the book in a Sci Fi (Science Fiction) style. *Here is where you note that this was an especially strange dream*

I told the reviewer that my book wasn’t Sci Fi, it was a mystery, but she didn’t agree and wanted to bash my book. So then I said, “If you think my book is Sci Fi, then I don’t want to talk to you. Go and talk to my publisher.”

And then my dream moved to the set of “Shark Tank” where I was a spectator listening to some guy talk about how he had a chocolate breakfast shake every morning and Mark Cuban nodded and said, “Yeah, I do that too. I haven’t ate breakfast in fifteen years.”

See I told you my dream was bizarro!

My analysis with a few chuckles: Diamond Rings are Deadly Things was my newest book at the time and was definitely on my mind a lot because I hoped that people liked it and I was excited to see what they thought and I guess a little worried too! My reviews were great though so I’d better remind my dream self not to worry so much when a book releases.

The point is, sometimes you just need to let go and write. Write things down. Write what you think, feel, or dream about, and that could be what motivates and inspires you to keep writing.

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Bouquet of Books

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Book Deals and Promos

There’s nothing more beautiful than a bouquet of colorful spring flowers, but a beautiful love story comes close. I have a couple of clean romance books to share with you today. A make-believe wedding will put a smile on your face with its sweet romance and a box set about four brothers trying to move on after losing their parents is sure to warm your heart, especially as they each find their happily-ever-afters.

Neither of them can afford to lose…

Fake Marriage To Her Ex-Husband (Make Believe Brides: a Clean Romance Series Book 5) by [Cross, Kacy]

Fake Marriage to her Ex-Husband by Kacy Cross

As the host of Ask Carolina, she pulls no punches. Can’t trust them, can’t fix them. After all, what can a guy offer her that a perfect fit fat boy can’t? That’s why she’s happily single after kicking her own relationship to the curb.

Charlie Wilson has some opinions too. As the host of his own advice show, he believes love conquers all.

Now it’s time for him to prove it. Who better to test his relationship theory on than love’s toughest critic-his ex wife, Carolina. The one woman he can’t get over. The only way to prove his platform’s superiority is a bet…that he can win her back.

With both of their professional reputations at stake, neither of them can afford to lose. And neither of them realize their hearts are on the line until it’s too late.

Can these four brothers find true love?

Drake Brothers Series: A Clean Small Town Modern Romance by [Peeler, Casey]

Drake Brothers Box Set by Casey Peeler

The Drake Brothers – Four brothers with one common thread. After losing their adopted parents in a horrific accident, life changes and emotions are cut off. Can these four brothers find true love?

Everett (Drake Brothers #1)

Everett Drake left the small town life and his three brothers behind the day he was old enough to enlist. However, he returned sooner than he had planned with a chip on his shoulder.

Taking a job with the local beer distributor, he makes a living, but when a new bar owner arrives in town, he knows exactly what he wants-Stella.

Jeremiah (Drake Brothers #2)

Jeremiah Drake is good with his hands and has taken on the responsibility of Mayes’ Body Shop. However, when a bombshell beauty named Landry is put in charge of the shop, Jeremiah is caught off guard by her beauty, but more importantly how she is under the hood.

Colby (Drake Brothers #3)
Colby Drake is Mr. Fix It and likes to take things into his own hands. Working in Aunt Tootie’s shop, Dixie is always taking matters into her own hands, and Colby is determined to solve all her problems regardless of whether she wants the help or not. But she’s no damsel in distress looking to be saved.

Beckett (Drake Brothers #4)

Beckett Drake is Mr. Responsible, but his life is different from his brothers-his eyes, his skin, and his father. His job is to put out fires, but the moment he lays eyes on Dallas, he knows that is a fire he never wants to extinguish.

Dallas takes pride in providing for her daughter and not letting a man help in any way.

Beckett will stop at nothing to protect these two, even if he has to lose himself in the process.

The Drake Brothers is a set of clean and small-town short stories that are easily read in 90 minutes or less. The Drake Brothers are all different: military, modern, country, interracial, firefighter, and a mechanic.

 

Book Review: Consider the Blessings by Thomas S. Monson

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Book Thoughts by Rachelle

I love this inspirational book! I love that I have heard several of the stories in the past and had nearly forgotten them but now I get to enjoy them with renewed appreciation. I love that there are many new stories that I’ve never heard before and reading them warms my heart and brings tears to my eyes. I love that I can almost hear President Thomas S. Monson narrating each story with so much feeling in his voice. I love that the stories are short enough to be enjoyed when I only have a few minutes to spare, yet long enough to provide something to ponder over. The photographs that accompany each experience brings the book to life. I love Consider the Blessings!

Here’s more about the book:

If you ask people what they love most about President Thomas S. Monson’s teaching style, chances are they’ll say something about the personal experiences he relates. The accounts President Monson shares are always true, taken from his own life or the real lives of other people. Those warm, memorable accounts have truly become a hallmark of his messages.

Who can forget the woman who saved one of the two sticks of gum Elder Monson passed out to youth in postwar Germany? Or the neighbor who returned a box of baseballs to young Tommy as a thank-you for his kindness to her? Or the father who declined to attend a “Mormon” meeting with his family but had his heart softened by a message he heard on a radio that was actually broken?

In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of his call as an Apostle, Consider the Blessings presents fifty of the true accounts President Thomas S. Monson has shared over the years. With beautiful photographs and heart-touching content, this is a book to treasure with the whole family.

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Monday Musings #39

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Monday Musings with Rachelle

What an incredible inspirational quote! Good luck on your course today–may you find the courage to follow your dreams!

Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires…courage.

–Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Guest Post: Miracle of Creation by Angela Morrison

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For Writers:

Today I’m excited to feature one of my favorite authors, Angela Morrison. She has a wonderful thought to share!

Angela:

It’s been almost 17 years that Michael, my scuba-diving hero in Taken by Storm, escaped from the “what ifs” swirling in my brain and swam onto my page.

I still remember the awe I felt when I looked down at the words and realized they weren’t mine. They were his.

Between my brain, hand, a piece of paper, and a little ink, I’d created something new. Like any first-time mom cradling her newborn, I filled with joy, excitement, love, and gratitude. The voice on my page was a gift.

And, like an untried mother naive to the demands of a new baby, I didn’t know how many nights that voice would wake me up at 2 a.m. I didn’t know it would take years of hard work to get it to walk on its own two legs. And more years of heart-ache, patience, continued effort, and miracles to find someone who believed enough in my creation to want to share it with the world.

I didn’t know how much it would change my life.

I didn’t know how much joy I’d find in the journey.

I didn’t know the wonder of an email from a reader.

There is nothing more joyful–or miraculous–than a child’s birth. New-sent from heaven. A precious partnership with the Father of us all. I find tremendous joy in those wondrous, electric moments when that partnership blesses my own, humble efforts to create. When I finish a project, I long to feel it again.

My thought for you today is dance and sing and enjoy the creations in your life–be they babies or books, poems or cantatas. Smile on them today. Take joy.

Angela Morrison

About Angela Morrison

In kindergarten I wanted to be a veterinarian and have a hundred cats and ten kids. Then I went to first grade and learned how to write. I’ve been a scribbler ever since. My passion is writing break-your-heart YA romances. First love stories that will make you weep. I have an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a BA in English from Brigham Young University. My husband and I share our time between the alp-lined shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland and Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. We have four kids, mostly grown up, the two most amazing grandkids in the universe, and no cats–unless you count the bobcat that likes to hang out on the veranda. Please send questions and comments via www.angela-morrison.com. E-mail me if you want to be personally notified of new releases.

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