Hannah stares at the diamond ring on her finger. Her hopes
for a wedding fade as Logan puts off the date. Does he love her anymore? Should
she hand him the ring and move on? Should Hannah stop praying for a fiancé with
no faith?
Logan hopes to save his sister from her addiction while helping his father
raise his young niece. With his life in turmoil, Logan’s dreams vanish. One
night, his sister holds a knife to Hannah’s throat and robs her. Will Hannah
forgive him? What will he do with Joy, his sister’s child? Where can he turn
for help?
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Penny, what do you love about this book?
Writing this book gave me the opportunity to use one of my
favorite settings. I grew up along the Jersey Shore, not far from a town with a
small amusement park. I spent many happy hours as a child enjoying the rides
and later when my daughters were young, hubby and I took our girls to the same
amusement park. We used to laugh and say they all learned how to drive on the
bumper cars. The amusement park employed many local teenagers during the summer
and while my daughters didn't work there, many of their friends did. It
was--and still is--very much a family place and to me an idyllic setting for a
story. The dunes, the sand, the sky, the water, the beach, and the honky-tonk
of the boardwalk are the essence of summertime on the Jersey Shore.
Introduce us to your main character.
There are two main characters in the book, the hero, Logan,
and the heroine, Hannah. The story is told from each of their points of view.
Logan and Hannah met in college. When they graduated, Logan asked Hannah to
marry him. However, he gets a job at one end of the state, while Hannah gets a
teaching job near the home where she grew up along the shore of New Jersey. The
distance and Logan's troubles erode their relationship. Logan's sister is
addicted to drugs. His ailing father takes care of his sister's daughter. Logan
helps his father as much as he can, but winds up putting off his wedding and
rarely visits Hannah. She wonders if she should give the engagement ring back
to him. With a lack of faith, Logan struggles to handle all his difficulties on
his own while Hannah's formerly solid faith is tested along with her love for a
man who isn't the same as the the man who once promised her forever.
Share something you learned while writing this book.
I learned about tattoos while writing this book since the
heroine's cousin is a tattoo artist. I have never wanted to get inked, though
it is quite popular with many people--young and old. Daughter #2, who is an
artist, has always felt it's better to use a t-shirt to show off your designs
or opinions. Right before the book was released, I was diagnosed with Stage 1
breast cancer. After a lumpectomy, I was treated with radiation and as part of
that, I got tattooed. The tattoos are very small, freckle-sized dots used to
aid technicians in targeting just the right spot. But I definitely felt the
needle go in when I was inked. I can't imagine what it's like to have a large
area of skin tattooed with a very elaborate design. While the skill of a good
tattoo artist is impressive, everyone needs to be aware that there are those
who tattoo people without proper knowledge and safety measures. Be careful when
shopping for a tattoo.
What are you reading now?
At this very moment, I'm reading St. Patrick of Ireland,
by Philip Freeman. Daughter #1 handed it to me last week and it's appropriate
for the season. I've always been intrigued with the Irish, since my great
grandparents came to this country from Ireland. My great grandmother had nine
children, the oldest was my grandfather. The entire clan reminded me of a bunch
of leprechauns. They were witty, but devout, and always interesting. Recently,
my uncle had a DNA test done and found that not only was he very much Irish,
but there was a bit of Viking in him, too, which shouldn't be surprising. :-)
The next book I'll read will be one by a Prism Book Group
author. You'll have to wait and see which one I pick. It's tough making a
choice because they're all excellent.
~Lisa: St.Patrick sounds great. I'll have to check that out. We were surprised to find a bit o' the Irish, too, in a DNA test.
What's next for you?
I've been working on a sequel to my Patriot series titled Patriot's
Courage. It's set in 1794 in Ohio Territory. I added more than 24,000
words to the manuscript during the month of February in a writers' challenge.
There's still plenty of writing to go before the book is finished, but I've
been having a great time with it. I love history and delving into the era has
fascinated me.
I also have to get to work reissuing four of my contemporary
Christian romances which were originally published with Awe-Struck many years
ago. My fingers will be busy for quite a while.
~Lisa: Good! I love your Patriot series. Best wishes.
About the Author:
Penelope Marzec started reading romances at a young age even
though her mother told her they would ruin her mind, which they did. She became
hopelessly hooked on happy endings. She is a member of the New Jersey Romance Writers,
the Liberty States Fiction Writers, and EPIC. Winning the EPPIE award twice for
inspirational fiction, she has also been a finalist in the same contest. Her
paranormal, Irons In The Fire, was a nominee for a Romantic Times Reviewers
Choice award.
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