The Flowers of Avenel Book 5
Contemporary Romance
Date Published: 05-31-2022
Sugar flows through Calla Taylor’s veins, so owning her own candy shop is her dream come true. She has independence and the chance to surround herself with her passion… candy. But life in Avenel, a small island town, has its challenges. The summer’s hurricane season hit her hard, and now that winter has begun, she’s not sure Calla’s Candy can hold out until the warmer temperatures lure tourists back to the beaches.
Ash Singh has it all: good looks, a charming personality, and a pile of money that just continues to grow. He also has a broken heart. Because of the hellish way his last relationship ended, he wasn’t sure he could ever love again. But meeting Calla changed everything. It started small. When she smiled, the jagged edges of his heart found their match and sealed together. Her laugh revived a pulse that sent need and desire through his soul. But when he held her in his arms as they danced, he felt something he hadn’t felt in a long time. Hope.
But one thoughtless act cuts Calla to the core and threatens the hope that took root in Ash’s soul. He sets out to not only save his relationship with Calla, but he vows to save Calla’s Candy too.
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp?
Calla’s Candy explores the challenges that everyone can
understand. For example, financial and familial issues can wear at our souls,
etching away at our happiness and/or peace. But Calla faces her problems with
strength and resolve, confident that she’ll conquer the challenges before her.
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
Calla’s Candy is my 14th book, but Blood Kiss
or Avenging Kiss are two favorites. They are from the Savage Security
romantic suspense series. They are packed with thrills, passion and a hint of
the heebie-jeebies.
If You had the chance to cast your main character from Hollywood today, who would you pick and why?
Selena
Gomez. Calla is a down-to-earth business owner whose future is uncertain but
her pride is intact. Selena Gomez is beautiful and excels at ‘the girl next
door’ roles. She can play witty, confident and vulnerable at the same time.
When did you begin writing? How long did it take to complete your first
book?
The
answer to that blows my mind. It’s been 10 years since I sat down to write Scintillate.
The Scintillate Series is a series of three ya romance novels packed with supernatural
chills and teenaged angst. From the beginning to the publishing stage for Scintillate
took about 2 years. As I grew as a writer, the amount of time needed to write, go
through many rounds of edits, and publish decreased.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
The final editing stage is my favorite part. The
hard work of writing is basically done. At
this stage, I can scour the pages and look for little tweaks I can make to enhance
the novel. And of course, the enjoyment of seeing my novel near satisfaction is
tremendously gratifying.
Describe your latest book in 4 words.
Romance,
Passion, Forgiveness & HEA
About the Author
Karen Tjebben lives in central Georgia with her wonderful husband and twin daughters. She loves traveling the world. Whether it's to the heights of Yosemite, the white sands of the Caribbean, or even Down Under, she's always ready to pack a bag in search of inspiration. She enjoys creating worlds filled with unique characters that will delight and raise goose bumps on her readers.
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