Welcome to A Soccer Mom's Book Blog Rose Amberly. Enjoy her guest post and then scroll down and learn more about her English Channel Series.
In my first
novel, Plain Jane Wanted, the central character, Millie has to deal with two
painful heartbreaks. One where her husband who had been her school sweetheart
turns on her with angry insults because he felt cornered. Of course, being
caught in bed with a lingerie model would make any man feel cornered and
defensive. But is that a justification to turn on his loyal wife and call her
ugly?
She stands there
listening to insult after hurtful insult and struggling to understand how he
could treat her this way when she has supported him, paid for his training and
been his cheerleader for ten years.
Later, she comes
to understand that hurtful words damage you from the inside and the thing to
do, the only thing to do, is walk away as fast as you can. When facing a
speeding lorry, you don’t stand in the middle of the road trying to understand
why it’s driving on the wrong side, you get out of the way.
So when the next
man she loves, a wonderful man but one with baggage, gets the wrong end of the
stick and shouts at her, she doesn’t wait to understand. She walks away. And
she refuses to follow him and explain herself when she’s done nothing wrong.
Too many of us, women, were raised thinking it’s our responsibility to explain,
to make peace. Surely if a man loves you, it’s his job to ask for your side,
isn’t it?
The second thing
Millie learns is about the difference between forgiveness and absolution.
Forgiveness and trust.
When the man you
love breaks your heart, you can forgive him but that’s not the same as trusting
him. Forgiveness, is essential for your mental health because holding on to
pain and anger harms you from the inside too. Forgiveness doesn’t have to mean
what he did was okay. it only means you no longer feel the anger, you don’t
feel a need to punish him or hold a grudge against him. You can forgive and
still remember that he behaved badly, unacceptably. Forgiveness comes from the
heart, trust comes from your mind. If he did wrong, what evidence is there he
wont do that again when triggered or provoked? You can say ‘Yes I love you very
much but we can’t be together until you deal with your baggage. Then I can
trust you.’
Would you get
into a car if the breaks fail only once in a blue moon?
Nor should you
take a man back if he turns on you ‘only when ….’ Or ‘only if …’
This is something
I feel is very important in all romantic relationships. To get your happy
ending, you need to respect, love and protect yourself. Even if ‘he’ is
the most amazing, gorgeous loving man in the world. Even if you’re the envy of
every woman for getting him, even if you love him with all your heart. He
needs to earn your trust.
As every
therapist and psychologist will tell us, no one can fix anyone. So it’s his job
to deal with his demons and fix his issues before he can claim the woman he
loves. That’s when they will get their happy ever after.
Who applies for a job asking for an unattractive
woman?
Probably
someone having the worst day of her young life.
Heart-broken
Millie just lost everything, including her confidence, and desperately needs a
job, a new home and a new start.
With
nothing but a little courage, she sails to La Canette, a tiny rustic island in
the English Channel. Her impossibly grumpy new boss doesn't allow cars or
street lights on his island and he keeps trying to fire her.
Despite
all this, she makes new friends who help her rediscover her laughter and the
beautiful little island full of unique wild flowers awaken Millie's long-lost
dreams. Gradually she blossoms into the beautiful confident woman she is meant
to be.
The
only danger is her boss’ son.
George
might look like a knight in shining armour, but he’s sick and tired of being
seen as a catch. Is it too much to ask that a woman love him for himself not
his position or money? How can he allow himself to fall for Millie when she is
exactly the kind of woman who needs a knight in shining armour.
If
you enjoy the novels of Heidi Swain, Carole Matthews and Sue Moorcroft, you’ll
love this beautiful, funny and moving novel.
Praise
for Plain Jane Wanted
★★★★★
“An incredible story, couldn’t put it down. The perfect romantic comedy and New
Start romance. A story of courage, hope, and healing – guaranteed to tug at the
heartstrings." BestReads Book Club
★★★★★
“The cast of characters you'll wish you knew in real life. It's an absolute joy
from beginning to end.”
★★★★★
“A gorgeous, funny, heart-warming love story about starting over."
"Milly
is incredibly relatable, with a good sense of humour and sincerity.” Harper
Colins
★★★★★“The
location is just exquisite. Imagine a charming cove, fields of flowers, long
evenings in a warm cosy kitchen with great friends … a touch of passion and the
best proposal scene I’ve ever read…”
Purchase Links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084VT21X8
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084VT21X8
The Unwanted Bride
Some women were born to wear beautiful wedding dresses, others were born only to make them.
Talented
bridal designer, Laura loves weddings, but long ago a tarot card reading told
her she’s doomed to never marry. Trying to prove this wrong has left her with
three broken engagements, an empty bank account and a career in tatters.
Finally, she’s accepted she’ll never walk down the aisle. Now she desperately
needs to rescue her career.
A
high profile design commission will make her reputation, it's the only reason
she came to La Canette island. She ahs six weeks to make the perfect wedding
gown, no time for anything else.
Adam,
the handsome but allergic-to-marriage doctor has finally found freedom. He’s
just passing through, a week maybe two, maximum, then he’ll be gone. Then a
disabled old man begs for his help and he agrees to stay an extra week, and
things get tricky. The universe can have an evil sense of humour, and La
Canette is a beautiful place where lives can take unexpected turns.
★★★★★
"Rose Amberly has a very warm feelgood style and characters that
leap off the page... occasionally a laugh out loud wit."
★★★★★
"This is just lush! Who doesn't like wedding dresses? The
designs here and the exquisite silks and gold chiffons are almost as wonderful
as the romance in this enemies to lovers feelgood novel."
★★★★★
"This is the second book I’ve read by this author and have to
say I’ve enjoyed them both. I want to live on La Canette! Great escapist
stories for these lockdown times!"
★★★★★
"A magical uplifting story, full of warmth and laughter and
deliciously romantic. Adam is swoon worthy even if he has a troubled past.
Laura is the girl who didn't realise her own strength. Loved it and enjoyed
revisiting La Canette."
Purchase
Links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unwanted-Bride-beautiful-heart-warming-courage-ebook/dp/B0868RG67P
https://www.amazon.com/Unwanted-Bride-beautiful-heart-warming-courage-ebook/dp/B0868RG67P
Dream Catcher
There's a million reasons why I should give you up, but the heart wants what it wants."
Pierre
would give anything not to be falling in Love right now.
A
free spirit who makes her own way in life, changing hair colours, tie-dyed
skirts and hand painted wellies, she writes funny-wise-honest messages for
greeting cards. Even her name is unusual for a girl.
After
her last commitment-phobic boyfriend, Pierre promised herself never ever to
fall for anyone unless he's 100% available.
So
why can't she stay away from the wrong man? He's not hers. Even if he's in a
destructive relationship. Even if he is funny, affectionate, warm, intelligent
and talented. Even if he looks like the answer to all her dreams. Some dreams
were clearly meant to stay out of reach, right? There's a million reasons they
should stay away from each other...
*****
Must read. Fantastic series. Made me
laugh and cry. The characters and scenery made me fall in love. Cannot wait for
the next book.
***** Wonderful. Another brilliant book in this
series, I enjoyed every word and it is always a pleasure to spend time on the
island. Wonderful writing, I can't wait for the next book in the series!
Purchase
Links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dream-Catcher-Wanted-gorgeously-uplifting-ebook/dp/B08WM33BM1
https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Catcher-Wanted-gorgeously-uplifting-ebook/dp/B08WM33BM1
The Secret House of Honey and Hope.
Elodie
has beautiful memories of her childhood on La Canette. When her sweet, loving
grandfather breaks bis neck, she discovers he’s drowning is debt. The warmth
and generous support on the island convince her to return and rescue her
grandfather’s honey and beehive business. It’s a difficult challenge made worse
by the impossible man next door, why does he hate her?
And
if this weren't enough, an old family secret threatens to ruin everything,
unless she finds the long buried answers that might finally allow her to have
her happy ending.
***** "This
is so much more than an enemies to lovers romance. … a thriller with a
historical WW2 back story and a warm friendly community helping Elodie to
create a beautiful honey shop. Everyone should read this"
***** "I
loved the story – I couldn’t stop reading"
***** "Such
a lovely story. Gave me goose pimples. I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!!"
Purchase
Links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-House-Honey-Hope-heart-warming-ebook/dp/B0BDXDK2V1
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A Wishlist of Impossible Things.
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Another visit to the exquisite La Canette island for this moving story of romance, friendship and funny surprises guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings.
When
Alice’s unwise relationship with a politician hits the news, her only hope is
to disappear somewhere off the grid where the press won’t find her. The she
finds out she’s pregnant and her choices dwindle to an impossible situation.
If
anyone ever told Brandon he’s be living in a farmhouse on some tiny unknown
island, he’d have laughed out loud. He enjoys the highlife of a talented
concert musician, travel, bright lights and glamorous women. Just as he finds
his dream job with the best orchestras in the word, his brother dies
unexpectedly, leaving him a list of ten death-bed requests. They include a year
of celibacy, house renovation, and helping a women in need.
***** Such a sweet story that was very intriguing,
set in a gorgeous community.
***** A joyful book to read we meet old friends and
new as Brandon and Alice discover the magic of La Canette as it brings new
meaning into their lives and the wonder and strength that a relationship can
bring.
***** “I think this is my favourite of all five
books”
Purchase
Links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wishlist-Impossible-Things-heart-warming-friendship-ebook/dp/B0BZMS317R
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When
Rose Amberly was little, she pestered her mother for stories every night (and
morning and afternoon.) In the end, her parents taught her to read so they
could have some peace. Very soon, she started pestering them for books and more
books. By the age of six, she started to make up stories and tell them to her
parents pretending she’d read them in a book. Happily, now she’s all grown up
and no longer has to pretend.
She
travelled widely and tried different careers is education, therapy, art
management and even briefly, bookkeeping, but none of them were as much fun as
making up stories.
Rose
Amberly lives in London where she plants flowers and herbs in her small balcony
overlooking the Thames. She loves to set her stories in gorgeous parts of the
country.
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