Inspirational Romance has grown
into a scrumptious buffet, offering a variety of heart-racing tales like never
before. Characters in inspirational stories are by no means perfect; they often
harbor flawed and even scandalous pasts and are searching for redemption. Today’s inspirational
novels tend to be edgier with themes and plot-twists that mirror current
headlines. Authors are not afraid to don boxing gloves and duke it out by
weaving newsworthy, tough issues into their plotlines.
The most satisfying romances involve
the transformation of the hero, heroine, or both. A struggle with mistakes of
the past is a common theme while hope for the future prevails with a
highly-sought happily-ever-after.
Inspirational
romance has a growing variety of food groups sure to satisfy all readers,
whether their tastes run to historical, contemporary, suspenseful or
young-adult stories. Beyond the inspirational flavor, what makes these romances
so good is no different from what makes any other story good—an interesting
plotline with relatable characters who are searching for something
more…something to fulfill their heart and soul.
So
fill your plate (and your library shelves) with stories sure to leave an
impression. And remember that it’s perfectly fine to enjoy a second helping…even
a third or fourth.
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Ryan Kendrick has returned home to Clover Cove to raise his step-brother following the death of their grandmother. Hired to renovate the Town Square, he rents office space on the second floor of Diamond Knot Dreams and soon succumbs to talented Claire McLaughlin’s sweet confections—as well as the blue-eyed beauty herself.
As their romance blooms, so do the shenanigans of Diamond Knot Dreams' meddling spirit, Ellie. Will her antics help to draw Claire and Ryan closer together, or bring the blossoming romance to a grinding halt?
Mary
Manners is a country girl at heart who has spent a lifetime exploring
her joy of writing. She has two sons, a daughter, and three beautiful
grandchildren. She currently lives along the sunny shores of Jacksonville Beach
with her husband Tim.
A former teacher and intermediate
school principal, Mary spent three decades sharing her love of learning. While
growing up in Chicago, Mary worked her way to college through a variety of odd jobs
including paper girl, hot dog vendor, grocery store cashier, lifeguard, swim
instructor, pizza chef, and nanny. Many of these experiences led to adventures
that bring a touch of humor to her stories.
Mary’s writing has earned her
multiple awards including a two-time Inspirational Reader’s Choice award, the
Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, the Aspen Gold, the Heart of Excellence, and
the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.
Mary loves long sunrise runs,
ocean sunsets, and flavored coffee. She recently conquered her fear of heights
(sort of) by completing the Gate River Run over downtown Jacksonville’s bridges
last spring.
Connect
with Mary at her website: www.MaryMannersRomance.com.
