Sunday, June 16, 2024

Yeah, but I Didn't


Yeah, but I Didn't 

Benji Stevens is 14 years old when her world falls apart. Betrayed, bullied, and battered emotionally, physically, and spiritually, her life spirals out of control. She is certain there is nowhere to turn and nothing to live for. Yet in the midst of the darkness there appears an array of hope in the form of her crazy uncle, her single mom, and a host of other characters she never dreamed would be there to help. When she is forced to join the Yeah, but I Didn't therapy group, Benji is finally able to confront her inner demons and embrace her own self-worth.

Trigger warnings for sexual assault, bullying, suicide, and attempted suicide.

Warnings also to grab more tissues for happy tears and sighs of relief.

 https://www.amazon.com/Yeah-but-Didnt-Ann-Swann/dp/1948679825

Monday, March 11, 2024

A Trace of Romance - Romance - novella



The tour is now over and the contest closed - thanks to all who entered and followed the tour!

Below are all the links for the blog tour -  Pop in to the host blog for that day, read a blurb or an excerpt, and enter the RaffleCopter. Leave a comment before you go. I'm checking them every day. 

Happy Reading! 


March 11: The Key of Love

March 11: Country Mamas With Kids
March 12: 
Read Your Writes Book Reviews
March 13: Westveil Publishing

March 13: SSLY - Smile Somebody Loves You
March 14: 
Kenyan Poet

March 14: The Avid Reader
March 15: 
Momma Says: To Read or Not to Read
March 18: 
Maggie Blackbird

March 18: Sapphyria's Books
March 19: 
Fabulous and Brunette

March 19: Karma Zee Readz 
March 20: 
Iron Canuck Reviews & More

March 20: Gina Rae Mitchell
March 21: 
Twirling Book Princess
March 22: 
Sandra's Book Club

 

Saturday, February 24, 2024

A TRACE OF ROMANCE - Read on to Win Books!

5 Stars

Reviewed by Courtnee for Readers' Favorite

Ann Swann's characters are deep and many-sided. Once Trace enters the flower shop, reading the book is like listening in on a conversation between old flames. Though they've had other relationships, information about each other has reached them, and it's clear that Laynie's and Trace's thoughts aren't far from one another. Even though there's a significant attachment, it's hard to tell at first if the two will end up together. Swann tackles some difficult subjects in her story and her characters have overcome hardships and suffered tragedies. The book is short enough to read during a quiet afternoon, but the well-paced chapters can also be savored over a few days. A Trace of Romance is a good selection for readers who enjoy women's fiction and sweet, second-chance romances. 

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  5.0 out of 5 stars


Ann Swann is one of my favorite authors, and I’ve enjoyed her work across multiple genres for years. Her latest release, A Trace of Romance, is a truly sweet and extremely touching romance.

I’m not a fan of romance novels with bare-chested men on the covers, but I am very much a fan of romance stories with well-developed characters who are relatable … flaws and all. Real people.

I won’t recap the general plot in any detail as one can easily read the blurb. Rather, I’d just like to expound a bit on why I loved this beautifully written novella. So many of us can relate to past loves that for one reason or another, didn’t fully form into lifetime relationships … or continue to form at all. Life happens for all of us, and things can swiftly change. Especially when tragedy is involved. We move on, but often, we don’t forget. This is what happened with Laynie and Trace, both from the town of Beach Way, Oregon, who always thought they’d be together.

What I loved about this story is that when Trace returns to Beach Way, and Laynie and he see one another again, their chemistry is strong. The past, which determined their present, still plays a role in their story.

Author Swann doesn’t give us romance in a corny or clichéd sense, but she handles this reunion and this mutual love beautifully, realistically, and in a way that I found immensely satisfying and lovely to read.


A Trace of Romance is a truly sweet and extremely touching romance. Immensely satisfying and lovely to read. A beautifully written, heartfelt love story with relatable, well-developed characters … flaws and all. 

 



5.0 out of 5 stars

 Jan - 5 Stars

Laynie and Trace connected as kids in grade school and their feelings grew into more than friendship in high school. Tragedy strikes, causing Trace and his family to move away. Afterward, so much happens in Laynie's world when he's no longer around and it's the same for Trace. Their story will grab your heart, especially when years later Trace returns. All kinds of emotions surface for them both and so does an answer to the tragedy. The author put them through a lot -- love, loss, forgiveness, mystery, dealing with the past, dealing with the future, and hope. I rooted for them to get a second chance. There's a part of the story that brought me to tears. I truly enjoyed getting to know Laynie and Trace.


Tuesday, February 6, 2024

RELEASE DAY! Sweet Valentine's Day novella only $2.99

 Escape into a captivating love story that will make your heart race and your imagination soar. Get lost in the pages of A Trace of Romance, and experience the joy of falling in love all over again. #ValentineRomance #RomanceNovella #HeartwarmingStory #SecondChanceLove Order links


Excerpt:

Trace grabbed her in a bear hug, held on for a few moments, then turned her loose and swiped the pad of his thumb around the corner of his mouth. “Tiny marshmallows?”

Laynie laughed. “Yes, little one. I have tiny marshies. You know I do.” It felt as if they had regressed ten years, as if the black cloud of now had lifted and they’d been transported back to the days of their frantic youth when the two of them would run up and down the beach like wild things.

“Penny for your thoughts, Penny Lane?”

“Penny for my thoughts?” She smiled. “I’m thinking how I never could stay mad at you. Not when we were kids, and not now. No matter what you’ve done. Or didn’t do.” She brushed past him and went to the kitchen for another cup of cocoa. The mood was too intense. Her footing as uncertain as dry sand.

It didn’t make sense, him being back here in her kitchen. Yes, it does, her mind whispered, it’s all that grief. It takes up a lot of space inside a person. Shrinks them somehow.

“Wouldn’t it be something if your flight got canceled?” she asked.

Trace shifted his weight, sipped his cocoa. “I reserved a room at The Cove,” he said. “Just in case.” https://www.5Princebooks.com/annswann.html

Monday, January 22, 2024

PREORDER: A Trace of Romance

Cozy up with a quick read just in time for Valentine's Day. A great gift for the love of your life - or for yourself. Preorder now for February 6th release. A little romance, a little drama, a little Happy Ever After.

Things fell apart when they were teens. Now he was back, standing in the doorway of her precious flower shop, taking up all the space the same way he’d always done. Her Trace, larger than life. What was he doing here, after all this time?

Preorder at https://www.5princebooks.com/annswann.html



Tuesday, December 12, 2023

A Copper Penny Christmas



Randi thought she would get a big, fat ring for Christmas, instead she got a big, fat surprise. Who knew her beau of three years had decided to sample the wares of the cupcake cutie in the shop down the road. Now he wants to reconcile, but a new friend at the vet clinic where Randi works may have other plans for the holiday. Dear Diary, what a Christmas this is going to be. 

 

One thing is certain:  Some surprises are much better than others 




 

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Let it Snow - Audiobook Giveaway - Join Us Soon!

 



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Join Uvi and me along with a select group of authors who are joining forces 

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