Thursday, January 22, 2015

Finding Southern Comfort - Book Beginnings on Friday and The Friday 56

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Harper Kirkpatrick, the heroine of FINDING SOUTHERN COMFORT, is one of those characters that I immediately liked. She plows ahead as if she knows what she's doing, even when she clearly doesn't, and I hoped she'd succeed as a nanny to a child with an eating disorder. There were times when I wanted to shake her and tell her to get her act together, but then I remembered that she's in her early twenties and is trying to be independent. I enjoyed the book's characters, plot, and humor, and loved the Savannah setting of this Southern romance. (I've been to that lovely city and seen the Forsyth Park Fountain pictured on the book's cover.)

 FYI: FINDING SOUTHERN COMFORT is FREE on Amazon right now! 

Book Beginning:
[FYI: As the book opens, Harper works as an entertainer at children's parties, but her boss has scheduled her for something quite different. This is a sweet romance, so nothing naughty is going on with the whip. ]
Harper Kirkpatrick shoved her Catwoman mask into place and rang the doorbell. Hard to look casual with a whip under her arm. A late evening breeze ruffled the Spanish moss overhead. Didn't matter. She was sweating big time under the black spandex costume. Savannah in February was a lot warmer than Chicago.

Friday 56 (from 56% on my Kindle):
McKenna's eyebrows rose, but she didn't make a comment. Harper loved that about her sister. She took life as it came.

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book Length: 316 Pages
Amazon Link:
FINDING SOUTHERN COMFORT: A Heartwarming Prequel (Windy City Romance Series)

                            

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30 comments:

  1. Barbara LohrJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    So glad that you enjoyed Finding Southern Comfort, Sandra. Harper really grew on me as I wrote. And you're so right...she is trying to get her act together and she has to do that by finally seeing something through.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you for stopping by to respond to comments. I'm looking forward to reading the other books in this series.

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  2. Juli RahelJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    I love the F56, mainly because I have no control over my eyebrows and I really just wish I could arch it! The BB makes me quite curious and I'm impressed Harper is brave enough to wear spandex! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you enjoy your weekend!
    My Friday Post
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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    1. BeaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:51 AM

      I wish I could do the eyebrow thing too. That sentence says a lot about McKenna; it's well done.

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  3. sherry fundinJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    The BB is kind funny and the sisters sound like a handfull. Happy reading.
    sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes

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  4. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Sounds like a good story...and I agree with you about Savannah--it is a lovely city.

    My Friday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/01/friday-focus-friday-56-book-beginnings_23.html

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  5. Katherine PJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    I love both excerpts and I'm seriously curious what is about to happen with that intro!

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  6. Lauren StoolfireJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I don't know what I would have thought if you had made that disclaimer at the beginning. :D

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  7. Barbara LohrJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Yes, I did think a bit about Catwoman's whip. But nothing like that happening here. The point is, she doesn't know how to brandish the whip and ends up accidentally snapping a guy with it. Out of the more than 100 reviews, only two had a problem with that scene and of course I was glad. Most found it funny ("hilarious") and endearing. Later she tries to fake cooking and ends up with a meat fork in her hand. I wanted to hug her.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:58 AM

      I thought it was funny too! But when I read the opening paragraph before posting, I was afraid people might think the book was X-rated instead of a sweet romance. So I added the disclaimer. Harper is a delightful character.

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  8. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Sandra and Barbara,

    I'm afraid I can do the eyebrow thing all too well. It has got me into trouble many a time, as my face is an open book and most people automatically know what I am thinking, without me even needing to open my mouth!

    I am guessing that Harper sweating not only has something to do with the unaccustomed heat, but also that she has been sent on an assignment which is taking her way out of her comfort zone and she is therefore understandably stressed.

    This book may be just a little too light and fluffy for me, but thanks for sharing your excerpts today.

    Yvonne.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      I can see how your open and honest face could get you into trouble!
      You're right about Harper. She is definitely out of her element, and angry at her boss for putting her into an uncomfortable situation, but she is determined to make the best of things (so she'll get paid). Her way of handling it is really funny.

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Oh, I do love the sound of this one, and what delightful settings! I also love the name "Harper." Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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  10. Breana M.January 23, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    This one sounds cute and I love the excerpts.

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  11. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseJanuary 23, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Sometimes being a good sister means saying nothing at all. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:56 PM

      Her sister was supportive but didn't jump in and come to the rescue. I liked that!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    I wish I handled things from the inside instead of reacting first. A good quality to have.

    Thanks for stopping by my 56 and have a wonderful weekend:)

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  13. ElizabethJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    ENJOY!!! Looks like a good read. Sweet romance is much better than telling too much. :) I usually don't read romance, though.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Book Beginnings

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  14. StormiJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Sounds like a great read! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)

    Stormi

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  15. Lisa Ks Book Reviews January 23, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    This sounds really good. I've been reading 99% cozy mysteries, since I love them and review them, but I may have to give Finding Southern Comfort a try! And thank you for stopping by my blog!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:28 PM

      Now's a good time to get it. The ebook is free on Amazon!

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  16. Kathy MartinJanuary 23, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    This one does sound like fun. Happy reading!

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  17. LadyD PianoJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    This one sounds wonderful! I like Harper's held-back silence and I especially love the luscious green cover art. I think I'll get it, thanks!

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  18. fredamansJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Harper sounds like an interesting character. Thanks for the freebie heads up, I'm off to grab a copy.
    Happy weekend!

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  19. YvonneJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Sounds great...thanks for posting this. I just went over to Amazon and got it. Looks good.

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  20. Marie - Pages To ExploreJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)

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  21. SherryGLoagJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Love the sound of this book and intend to hop over to Amazon to get it.

    If I Loved You. is my offering for this week

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  22. PageJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    The beginning is great, made me smile. I also liked the observation of 56. Nice picks.

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  23. Literary FelineJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    You've got me curious! I let out a chuckle when I read the opening.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Haha it's a good thing you did the FYI because that would have been an interesting opening to say the least! Haha! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

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