Sunday, August 14, 2016

New Cover for Love and the Economy - and a sale!

I recently had a new cover made for my novella Love and the Economy. It was created by Mae of Baby Fresh Designs. For fellow authors, I highly recommend Mae who also designed my new cover for Murder in Paradise. Both novellas were previously published by Secret Cravings Publishing who sadly closed their doors last year.

Love and the Economy is on sale now for a limited time for $0.99 on Amazon!
buy link: http://tinyurl.com/h27jf3c

Blurb

Just when Andrea Elliot thought life was getting back to normal after the divorce, her ex, Daren is moving back home. While the ink on their divorce papers dried up, so did the U.S. economy, and Daren’s architecture firm. Since Daren can’t afford to support two households and a floundering business, his accountant advises the couple live together in the family home – just till the economy improves. This couldn’t have happened at a worse time for Andrea. She's just started to date again.

Daren still loves Andrea, and sees their new living arrangement as his opportunity to make things right. Once home he takes off his suit and puts on his work clothes, and gets busy re-building his reputation and his ex-wife’s home office. Can Daren see what Andrea desires, and be the present take-charge man she’s always needed, and can Andrea put her pride away and let him?

There's also a bonus Chapter 1 of Murder in Paradise at the end of the book.
I'm currently working on a new women's fiction/small town romance novel, and have several other irons on the fire.



Friday, October 23, 2015

New Cover for Murder in Paradise


I'm so happy to reveal the new cover for my romantic suspense novella, Murder in Paradise.

It was previously published by Secret Cravings Publishing, which has sadly gone out of business. I will soon be self-publishing it with a new cover and updated blurb.


Blurb
Romance author Claire Jenkins stumbles upon a crime scene on a secluded Hawaiian beach while at a writer’s conference. She caught a glimpse of the hotel’s newlywed groom, and is afraid the bride is in danger. Claire’s fearful the murderer has seen her. Just when she needs him, in walks Sam Stewart, her writing partner and bestselling thriller author, who’s revered as a rock star.  Claire’s attracted to Sam, but strives to keep their relationship professional.

Sam wants to keep Claire safe, and he’s also fallen hard for her, which he keeps under wraps for the sake of their writing partnership. Sam devises a plan where they pose as a couple, he gets to hold her hand, while they get closer to the suspect and figure out what’s happening.  Will they suppress their attraction to continue working together, or take a chance on creating a happily ever after for themselves?

Friday, October 16, 2015

Bridge of Spies - Review

I recently attended a screening of the movie Bridge of Spies. What a great story of an overlooked American hero. James Donovan believably portrayed by Tom Hanks will be Oscar nominated for his fine performance.

Donovan was an insurance company lawyer whose boss, played by Alan Alda asked him to provide defense council to an arrested Soviet spy, Rudolf Abel, calmly played by Mark Rylance. Donovan and his family are harassed for defending Abel. Donovan goes on to broker an exchange of two Americans held in Germany for Abel at the time the Berlin Wall was going up.

The great writing and directing and performances will keep you on the edge of your seat.Steven Spielberg did a beautiful job directing, and will no doubt be Oscar nominated for his work. Don’t miss this film. 



Thursday, August 20, 2015

No Escape - Movie Reivew

Last night I attended a preview screening of the movie No Escape, and it was great. No Escape is a nail biting, action thriller. An American family relocates to Southeast Asia for a job opportunity, and find themselves caught in the middle of a war zone and coup. The couple Jack and Annie, played by Owen Wilson and Lake Bell, frantically search for an escape from the out of control violence that plaques the city, with their two daughters in tow. On the plane trip to Asia they meet Hammond, well played by Pierce Brosnan, a mysterious yet friendly man who turns out to be a heroic government operative.

What I enjoyed most about this film was the tight script, it delivered laser focus on the family’s escape from the danger zone. The screenplay was written by brothers John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle, and directed by John Erick Dowdle. The story was believable and the acting was very good. The rooftop scene were Jack throws his daughters off the building to his wife on an adjacent roof, was terrifying and terrifically shot and acted. The children Lucy and Beeze, played by Sterling Jerins, and Claire Geare did an excellent job.
You’ll be on the edge of your seat during the non-stop No Escape thrill ride.

Monday, May 25, 2015

A Memorial Day Tribute

I want to give a heartfelt thanks to the servicemen and women who died serving our country, and those that are currently serving. Joseph E. Gordon was my mother's beloved cousin, and the only one in my mother’s circle of friends who did not come home after serving in WWII.
He was one of the 66 Tuskegee Airmen who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 




According to a news article, on August 12, 1944 his plane was shot down over France, after escorting bombers to Toulon, France, to destroy radar stations. Fighters from the 332nd Fighter Group began to draw ground fire. P-51 Mustangs flown by 2nd Lt. Gordon and 1st Lt. Langdon E. Johnson were hit; both pilots were killed.

They are buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in France. According to a government database, Joseph Gordon was awarded a Purple Heart

Joe was his parents’ only child, and was loved very much by my mother and her three sisters. He was fantastic jitterbug dancer, and won competitions. My mother said since she never attended a funeral for Joe, she found it hard to believe he was truly gone, and used to search for his face on crowded streets.





















Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Movie Review - The Age of Adaline



At the turn of the 20th century, Adaline Bowman has a problem most women would gladly welcome – she’s stopped aging at 29. There’s no miracle moisturizer involved, instead a scientific phenomenon occurred when she suffered a terrible car accident and drowned, where she lost and regained consciousness. She soon realizes the down side to not aging when the authorities question her age when she’s forced to show her driver’s license to police, the FBI wants to study her, she fears being probed and used as a Guinea pig, so she runs away and changes her name every ten years for eight decades. While working as a librarian, she stays away from romantic involvements, until she meets the handsome artist and philanthropist Ellis Jones. Then she meets his family, and her secret is revealed.

It was interesting to see Adaline at different points in time, always around the same age, especially where her daughter was considerably older than she was. The storyline with her dog was very touching, and showed us the emotional turmoil the character experienced all her life. It’s a nice love story with a scientific angle that gets left behind. The ending is bit contrived and predictable, but overall I enjoyed the story and would recommend it. Good performances by the cast: Blake Lively as Adaline and Michiel Huisman as Ellis and Harrison Ford is great as Ellis’ father, and Ellen Burstyn as Flemming, Adaline’s daughter.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

A Winner was Chosen!

Congratulations to M.S. Spencer, Meredith, who has won a copy of Murder in Paradise.

A winner was chosen using the random.org generator.

And thank you to all the visitors of my blog during the Secret Cravings Anniversary
Blog Hop!


Monday, January 12, 2015

Tuesday Tales Picture Prompt

I'm so happy to be joining my friends at Tuesday Tales this week. We're writing to the holiday picture prompt.



It wasn’t exactly how she planned it, but it was a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Chambers B&B. Leslie couldn’t believe it, the party she dreaded planning was a success. Everyone raised their champagne glasses, ringing in the New Year. After an hour of dancing and drinking the crowd thinned out, and one by one they went on their way, just like at Times Square, which magically empties out after the ball drop. During the evening she was swept away by the excitement, but when it was over she felt a wave of loneliness knowing Kevin wasn’t there.


She glanced over at the Christmas tree, the lights flickering almost in rhythm to music that softly played. What is that? She noticed a well wrapped present beside the tree, a lovely box with a gold ribbon. It sat next to the fake presents she displayed under the tree that was just for decoration. Where did it come from? She walked over to the box and picked it up. There was a gift tag tucked underneath the bow, she immediately recognized the handwriting, it was from Kevin. She looked around, she was alone. She carefully pulled off the ribbon and opened the box. Inside was a note, You never know when you might need this. She smiled as she pulled out a small flashlight attached to a rope chain, just like the one Kevin used to get them out of the woods last week when they stayed too out too long. A blanket of warmth wrapped around her and settled in her heart as she recalled chiding him for his collection of flashlights. Her heart beat faster remembering how he held her hand securely and lead the way with his trusty little flashlight. Damn it, she didn’t want to but maybe she was falling for him… again.    

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Happy Anniversary SCP!

I’m very happy and proud to celebrate Secret Cravings Publishing’s Fourth Anniversary. 

In honor of the occasion I will give away a pdf copy of my romantic suspense novella with SCP, Murder in Paradise. Since 95% of the country is freezing right now, leave a comment telling us where your special paradise getaway would be. I’ll randomly pick a winner from the comments by Tuesday, please leave your email address to be contacted.  


Story Blurb
Romance author Claire Jenkins thought the Hawaii Writer’s Conference would be the perfect break she needed. A chance to hang out with her writing buddies, maybe take a workshop and explore Hawaii. She didn’t dream she’d walk in on a murder scene involving Hawaii’s most famous honeymooners, wind up as the guest of the suspect or pretend to be the girlfriend of her handsomely sexy writing partner, bestselling thriller author Sam Stewart.

Sam’s got his hands full trying to keep Claire safe and figure out if their host, the newlywed architect, Dan Harris, is indeed a murderer. His job just got even more difficult as he and Claire pose as a couple. Sam has to protect Claire without smothering her or risk ruining their professional relationship. Will it be too tempting for the both of them to act on the attraction they share, or will they give in to their feelings, throw caution to the island breeze and begin a new chapter in their lives? 

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Back List Blog Hop

Welcome to Secret Cravings Publishing All Genre Back List Blog Hop! I'm happy to joining in on the summer fun with my fellow Secret Cravings Authors, giving readers a taste of our varied Back List.



I'm featuring my novella Love and the Economy, in which takes a divorced couple, with feelings for each other find themselves in extraordinary circumstances.





Love and the Economy
Blurb

Just when Andrea Elliot thought life was getting back to normal after the divorce, her ex, Daren is moving back home. While the ink on their divorce papers dried up, so did the U.S. economy, and Daren’s architecture firm. Since Daren can’t afford to support two households and a floundering business, his accountant advises the couple live together in the family home – just till the economy improves. This couldn’t have happened at a worse time for Andrea. She's just started to date again.


Daren still loves Andrea, and sees their new living arrangement as his opportunity to make things right. Once home he takes off his suit and puts on his work clothes, and gets busy re-building his reputation and his ex-wife’s home office. Can Daren see what Andrea desires, and be the present take-charge man she’s always needed, and can Andrea put her pride away and let him?

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Link back to the SCP blog to enjoy more back list selections from our talented SCP authors. 

Monday, April 7, 2014

A Winner Has Been Chosen!


Spring Fling Blog Hop

A big congratulations to Anne! She won a copy of Murder in Paradise during the Spring Fling Blog Hop!

Melanee R. has won the Grand Prize!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by my blog. I had a great time blog hopping!






Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Spring Fling Blog Hop

Spring Fling Blog Hop
I'm so happy to be participating in the Spring Fling Blog Hop. Thank you Laurie for arranging the hop. I live in New York City, and like the rest of the country we're ready to say farewell to the freezing cold winter and endless snow storms. We're ready for spring, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a blog hop, where we can pick up some exciting new reads to go along with our new light and bright spring clothes.

My newest release, Murder in Paradise is a romantic suspense set in Hawaii. It features an author who makes a grim discover while attending a conference in Hawaii. She's busy trying to solve a murder and fight the growing attraction to her writing partner, the talented and sexy Sam Stewart. Murder in Paradise recently received a four star review from BTS eMag.

Murder in Paradise
Blurb
Romance author Claire Jenkins thought the Hawaii Writer’s Conference would be the perfect break she needed. She didn’t dream she’d walk in on a murder scene involving Hawaii’s most famous honeymooners, wind up as the guest of the suspect or pretend to be the girlfriend of her handsomely sexy writing partner, bestselling thriller author Sam Stewart.

Sam’s got his hands full trying to keep Claire safe and figure out if their host, the newlywed architect, Dan Harris, is indeed a murderer. His job just got even more difficult as he and Claire pose as a couple. Sam has to protect Claire without smothering her or risk ruining their professional relationship. Will it be too tempting for the both of them to act on the attraction they share, or will they give in to their feelings, throw caution to the island breeze and begin a new chapter in their lives?


To WIN a Free Copy of MURDER IN PARADISE, just leave a comment and your email address below. I'll pick the winner April 7. 

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

My Writing Process Blog Tour

Welcome to my blog and the My Writing Process Blog Tour. First I would like to thank author Jeanine McAdam who tagged me in her blog post last week. Jeanine is a fellow Secret Cravings author and we’re also members of the RWA/NYC Chapter, she writes fantastic sexy cowboy stories with a lot of heart.

  What am I working on? 
I’m currently working on a women’s fiction type story with a romantic edge. It’s about a woman who’s made a name for herself as a travel photographer and now has to return home to run her mother’s B&B. As soon as she drives up she is faced with the one person, who’s kept her away from home for so long, an old flame she’s never gotten over who’s doing the renovations on the inn.  Any big problem she has is that she can’t cook, and that’s not good when you’re faced with running a B&B. She has the support of friends and family to help her along. I’m picturing this as a series, its set in a small town in upstate New York.

How does my work differ from others of its genre? 
I enjoy writing stories that are based on reality. I also like writing about people that already have a connection, like reuniting old lovers, which I did in Love and the Economy and working partners in Murder in Paradise rather than two people who just randomly meet. I like heartfelt stories, but I also like taking readers on an adventure, someplace they haven’t been before.

Why do I write what I do? 
I like writing about how a person changes their perception about their situation, which is really how change begins. It’s encouraging and enlightening to see how much the little things we do for each other mean to those around us, especially our significant others. While writing Love and the Economy I enjoyed showing how the relationship changed once the heroine, Andrea, started to see things from her ex-husband’s point of view and vice-versa.  In Murder in Paradise, the hero and heroine are authors who write together and have become friends. They’re also of different races, but that’s not a factor in the story, it’s just describes who they are. I have to admit that when I created the hero Sam Stewart, visions of Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle crept into my head. I’m a big Castle fan, but I wanted it to be a writing partnership rather than a writer/cop relationship. In real life my fiancé and I were partners in a job where we worked together very closely. Someday I will write a story loosely based on it.

How does my writing process work? I start brainstorming ideas. I usually start with a premise or sometimes the characters. It changes depending on the story. I keep asking the “what if” question until I’m satisfied I’ve got a feasible story that has wings. When I wrote Murder in Paradise, I wrote a 300 word start to a story based on a picture prompt on the Tuesday Tales blog. The picture was of a cute row boat lying on an isolated beach. I pictured my heroine, Claire, getting out of that row boat and making an incredible discovery on the little island, while she’s attending a writing conference in Hawaii. I recently started using WriteWayPro, writing software to write my stories. I write each chapter and scene separately and have a place for adding in notes.

Once I’ve got an idea and the characters in place, than I’m off and running till I get the end, sometimes taking a detour or two. I had fun writing Murder in Paradise, it my first time writing a romantic suspense, and I liked bringing the characters to the edge. I look forward to writing more suspense stories; they’re exciting and fun to do.

You can read excerpts from both novellas on my website http://www.carolyngibbsbooks.com/



Now I’m tagging two talented fellow Secret Cravings authors. They'll be blogging next Monday on their writing process.

Lena Hart
 Lena Hart is an author of sensual romances with alpha heroes and smart, sexy heroines. Though she enjoys romance stories of all kinds, she mainly writes interracial romances with a hint of mystery and danger. When she is not writing, reading, or conferring with her muse, you can find her on Facebook, Twitter, or blogging about everything and nothing. To learn more about Lena and her work, visit www.LenaHartSite.com and her blog at http://scatblogging.blogspot.com/

Karen Cino
Karen Cino is a single mom living in Staten Island, New York, with her two adult children, Michael and
Nicole, and three cats. Secret Cravings Publishing published her debut novel Roses in April 2012. Her second novel The Boardwalk takes place in her hometown of Staten Island, New York.  Her four book Mystical Wonders Series is also set in her hometown. Her next Contemporary Romance Love Challenges and Desires is due out in May 2014.  Currently she is working on a Baseball Series. Visit her blog at karencinobooks.blogspot.com and her website karencino.com.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Sneak Peek


Welcome to my blog and Book Hooks, where authors share a short excerpt of their books. Here's a sneak peek at scene from Murder in Paradise.


Sam sat next to Claire at her table, smiling at the readers in line, about to take a sip of coffee from a Styrofoam cup when he felt his left arm being clutched for dear life. His fast reflexes allowed him to place the cup down without making a mess all over himself and the books in front of him.
Claire’s face was terror stricken. “What is it?”
“Sam, that’s him and he’s headed for Amy. Oh my God, do something.”
“You’re overreacting Claire. What do you want me to do? Tackle him in the middle of the book fair?”
“Would you? I’m busy right now.” Claire held up the book she was about to sign for the woman in front of her.



Blurb
Romance author Claire Jenkins thought the Hawaii Writer’s Conference would be the perfect break she needed. A chance to hang out with her writing buddies, maybe take a workshop and explore Hawaii. She didn’t dream she’d walk in on a murder scene involving Hawaii’s most famous honeymooners, wind up as the guest of the suspect or pretend to be the girlfriend of her handsomely sexy writing partner, bestselling thriller author Sam Stewart.

Sam’s got his hands full trying to keep Claire safe and figure out if their host, the newlywed architect, Dan Harris, is indeed a murderer. His job just got even more difficult as he and Claire pose as a couple. Sam has to protect Claire without smothering her or risk ruining their professional relationship. Will it be too tempting for the both of them to act on the attraction they share, or will they give in to their feelings, throw caution to the island breeze and begin a new chapter in their lives? 

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Monday, February 3, 2014

Congratulations to Two Winners!




I'd like to congratulate my two winners Tammy and Shadow who commented on my blog during the SCP Anniversary Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt. Tammy and Shadow both won a copy of Murder in Paradise, my latest release by SCP! 


Congratulations and thanks to all those who stopped by and played our game. Grand prize winners will be announced on the Secret Cravings blog. Good luck everyone!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Inside Murder in Paradise


Welcome to my blog and the premier of Book Hooks, a new blog hop where authors share an excerpt of their work every Wednesday. Here is a peek of Murder in Paradise, a romantic suspense set in Hawaii.

He held her hand rubbing his thumb softly over her fingers. In a matter of seconds Claire felt her nervous energy fade away, and the warmth emanating from his hand spread to the rest of her body and touched her heart. Boy, if he only knew what his touch was doing to her. Although she’d be the first to admit she wasn’t ready for a relationship with Sam or anyone right now, but at the same time she was so glad he was there. She wondered about the brief moment that transpired between them a few weeks ago, they hadn’t spoken about it since. Sam had stared at her with such passion in his eyes, and she’d thought he was going to kiss her. The moment had passed and nothing had happened, but she knew she would have to tread lightly from now on. She enjoyed feeling her hand in his just the same. Why was life so complicated? 


Blurb
Romance author Claire Jenkins thought the Hawaii Writer’s Conference would be the perfect break she needed. A chance to hang out with her writing buddies, maybe take a workshop and explore Hawaii. She didn’t dream she’d walk in on a murder scene involving Hawaii’s most famous honeymooners, wind up as the guest of the suspect or pretend to be the girlfriend of her handsomely sexy writing partner, bestselling thriller author Sam Stewart.

Sam’s got his hands full trying to keep Claire safe and figure out if their host, the newlywed architect, Dan Harris, is indeed a murderer. His job just got even more difficult as he and Claire pose as a couple. Sam has to protect Claire without smothering her or risk ruining their professional relationship. Will it be too tempting for the both of them to act on the attraction they share, or will they give in to their feelings, throw caution to the island breeze and begin a new chapter in their lives? 

Buy on Amazon

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Secret Cravings Anniversary Blog Event


Happy Third Anniversary Secret Cravings!

I’m so happy to be a part of the Secret Cravings family and thrilled that my latest novella was released just in time to a part of the celebration. As a special thank you to our readers I am giving away two pdf copies of my latest release, Murder in Paradise. Just leave a comment and on January 31 I will randomly select two winners.
Find the buried letter hidden on this blog site and you’ll be eligible to win the grand prize(s) following the instructions on secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/

Murder in Paradise
Story Blurb
Romance author Claire Jenkins thought the Hawaii Writer’s Conference would be the perfect break she needed. A chance to hang out with her writing buddies, maybe take a workshop and explore Hawaii. She didn’t dream she’d walk in on a murder scene involving Hawaii’s most famous honeymooners, wind up as the guest of the suspect or pretend to be the girlfriend of her handsomely sexy writing partner, bestselling thriller author Sam Stewart.

Sam’s got his hands full trying to keep Claire safe and figure out if their host, the newlywed architect, Dan Harris, is indeed a murderer. His job just got even more difficult as he and Claire pose as a couple. Sam has to protect Claire without smothering her or risk ruining their professional relationship. Will it be too tempting for the both of them to act on the attraction they share, or will they give in to their feelings, throw caution to the island breeze and begin a new chapter in their lives?



Friday, January 10, 2014

Release Day!

I'm very happy to announce Murder in Paradise is available for sale on the Secret Cravings Website

I had fun writing it, and hope readers enjoy the story. You can also read an excerpt of the story on Secret Cravings site. It will be available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in a few days.


Story Blurb
Romance author Claire Jenkins thought the Hawaii Writer’s Conference would be the perfect break she needed. A chance to hang out with her writing buddies, maybe take a workshop and explore Hawaii. She didn't dream she’d walk in on a murder scene involving Hawaii’s most famous honeymooners, wind up as the guest of the suspect or pretend to be the girlfriend of her handsomely sexy writing partner, bestselling thriller author Sam Stewart.


Sam’s got his hands full trying to keep Claire safe and figure out if their host, the newlywed architect, Dan Harris, is indeed a murderer. His job just got even more difficult as he and Claire pose as a couple. Sam has to protect Claire without smothering her or risk ruining their professional relationship. Will it be too tempting for the both of them to act on the attraction they share, or will they give in to their feelings, throw caution to the island breeze and begin a new chapter in their lives? 

Friday, December 6, 2013

New Release Coming Soon

I'm finally coming out of my writing/editing cave to reveal the cover and excerpt of my newest novella, Murder in Paradise, from Secret Cravings Publishing, due out later this month. It's a romantic suspense, which takes place at a writer's conference in Hawaii.

The story was born as a picture prompt on Tuesday Tales blog, which is a great place for writers to experiment with writing prompts.

Story Blurb
Romance author Claire Jenkins thought the Hawaii Writer’s Conference would be the perfect break she needed. A chance to hang out with her writing buddies, maybe take a workshop and explore Hawaii. She didn't dream she’d walk in on a murder scene involving Hawaii’s most famous honeymooners, wind up as the guest of the suspect or pretend to be the girlfriend of her handsomely sexy writing partner, bestselling thriller author Sam Stewart.


Sam’s got his hands full trying to keep Claire safe and figure out if their host, the newlywed architect, Dan Harris, is indeed a murderer. His job just got even more difficult as he and Claire pose as a couple. Sam has to protect Claire without smothering her or risk ruining their professional relationship. Will it be too tempting for the both of them to act on the attraction they share, or will they give in to their feelings, throw caution to the island breeze and begin a new chapter in their lives? 

Monday, May 13, 2013

Fall Story Picture Prompt


Glad to join the Tuesday Tales gang! This week's writing prompt is the picture below.

Leslie Gaines drove her green mini cooper, singing along to Sheryl Crow’s song “A Change Will Do You Good.” She slowed down and turned off the Interstate, entering Ulster County, New York, her hometown.

When she was a teenager all she could think about was leaving the Bed and Breakfast and the town behind. She had big plans, other people to see and more interesting things to do. Whenever she watched the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” she always connected with George’s character, she longed to shake the dirt of this town off her shoes, run away and see the world. She did. She was a travel photographer.

All she needed was her Nikon, laptop and suitcase, and she was gone. Off on an assignment for one of the several magazines she freelanced for until being picked up as a lead photographer for National Getaways Magazine.

Leslie was returning home for two reasons, to close-up her mothers B&B after her death a few months earlier, and to do a fall photo spread her editor had begged her to do. She hoped the latter would help her deal with the first task, which she wasn’t looking forward to in the least.

She reached for the volume knob and lowered it when she turned left off of Front Street onto Main Street. Unlike George’s Bedford Falls, Unionville looked cheery and bright with updated awnings and landscaping mixed with familiar storefronts.

Still early morning, and the street was empty. She pulled over to the sidewalk, put the car in park, and reached over and took out her camera. She took a few shots of the street, and zoomed in on the coffee shop. The door opened, and a few people walked out.
“Oh my god.” She almost dropped her camera when she spotted him.