Many readers have commented that there were moments of humor in the novel, some of them outright funny. I am sharing one of my favorites. Desperately wanting to reach the refuge of her home, Gabriela opened the car door, but Richard pulled it shut.“What the heck?”Richard nodded toward the terrace. “Do you usually leave your … Read more
Author Heaven… Thank you so, so much! 5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating escalation of action and romantic tension. July 25, 2013 By Leo Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase Loved the book! Each character helps to pull the plot in unexpected directions, keeping you glued to their desires to try and get a clue as to what will happen … Read more
Writing up a storm and doing some mega editing today on the second novel. 🙂
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing romance novel! July 22, 2013 By Ashley M. Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase Highly recommend! The Coin is one of the best romance novels I have read in a long time.Eagerly anticipating the next book and reading more about Richard and Gabriela. Could not put this book down!
Thank you…thank you…thank you. 4.0 out of 5 stars The Coin July 21, 2013 By Liz Mastrapa Format:Paperback The Coin is an engaging, action-packed novel that is fun to read and really hard to put down! The prologue is exquisitely written and sets the tone for the rest of the story. The many action sequences throughout are described … Read more
5.0 out of 5 stars The Coin July 20, 2013 By Yaremis Armas Format:Paperback After weeks of placing The Coin down, I still cannot let go of its beautiful scenery, relatable characters, and startling fast paced plot. The coin straddles two genres of fiction which evoke a powerful reading experience: suspense and romance! Sierra’s complex plot and intriguing … Read more
Unaware of the danger yet to come, Gabriela banters with Richard about the Riviera beaches. She says, “Have you been to the beaches yet?” she asked, as they began bordering the bay.“Yes. It was one of the first things I did.”“Enjoy the view?” A smile tugged at her lips.Richard’s eyes danced with humor. “That, too. … Read more
In Chapter One, I mention the powerful impact of a painting Gabriela exclusively created for one of my characters. The inspiration came from two sources. The first was from one of my favorite Renaissance St. George paintings, the Paolo Uccello. Then I started thinking, what if I modernize it, make the horse like the Peter … Read more
In the novel, there is a chase scene that takes place in the Route Napoleon. This avenue, that slices through Grasse and beyond, is the route Napoleon took on his way back to Paris after his first exile at Elba. I am posting two photographs that give you an idea of what the area looks … Read more
These are the last photographs of the event in Books & Books. Keep reading! From left to right: Carolina Planos, Yvette Lopez, author
