Small Town Sweethearts, by Jean Gordon - FREE BOOK

Tell us about your new book.

Small-Town Sweethearts is a short contemporary inspirational romance from Harlequin Love Inspired. With the help of God and the love of Drew Stacey, a down-sized Wall Street analyst turned church camp manager, New York City assistant art director and former town misfit Emily, ne Jinx, Hazard finds the thing she wants most in the place she least wants to be — Paradox Lake.

Summoned as temporary guardian for her teenage niece, Emily Hazard returns to Paradox Lake in the Adirondack Mountains on one condition—she won't let herself think about staying. Emily always felt like a misfit in her tiny hometown. But she doesn't count on falling for handsome Drew Stacey, a former Wall Streeter who's getting the town church camp ready. Though he surprises Emily with his handiness with tools, understanding of teenagers and his steady faith, she'll soon head back to New York. Unless her small-town sweetheart asks her to stay forever.

Can you give us a sneak peek?

Sure. Just click here: http://www.harlequin.com/store.html?itemid=25171&cid=416

What inspired this book?
I got the idea for Small-Town Sweethearts when a family member told me she liked her new church because the members were more standoffish and private. From that conversation, the story evolved. I got thinking about how her view of what she wanted in a church contrasted with mine. One of the things I like about our church is the feeling of fellowship there with everyone pitching in on projects.

What has been your most challenging experience writing a book?

Definitely finding the time to write. I have a full-time job as the Editorial Supervisor at a tax and financial planning publisher in Albany, NY, have a family, and regularly volunteer at my church’s Book Nook. And I’m not a particularly fast writer. I try to write at least 500 words a day, six days a week. But I don’t beat myself up if I don’t make that goal. I also have a minimum of 100 or an hour of editing/revising.

What is your favorite thing to write about, (i.e., forgiveness, rebellion, etc)?
My books all seem to have a common theme of finding the way home. And all but one are set in my native, rural Upstate New York.

What do you hope readers will take away from this book?

A warm feeling of family and fellowship.


What is your favorite color?

Green


Do you have a favorite recipe?

I have what I think is a great recipe for fat-free cheesecake that I adapted from another cheesecake recipe that I got in a pack of recipe cards someone gave me when I was first married.


If you could travel back in time when and where would you go?

I have been fascinated by Mary Queen of Scots since I read a book called The Four Marys” in fifth grade. So, I think I’d like to go to her 16th century court.


What project are you currently working on?

I have just finished another Love Inspired romance set in Paradox Lake, NY. Neal Hazard (Emily’s brother) has declared no more babies for him. The North Country electrician wants to recapture the life he lost by choosing to raise his now-college-age daughter alone. But a woman from the past, Anne Howard, and a precocious toddler interfere and show him that God has another plan for them all. Small-Town Dad (my working title) will be out in the fall.



Jean has offered to giveaway a copy of Small Town Sweethearts. At least 10 people need to leave a comment for there to be a contest. Remember to leave your email address in case you win (this is how I will contact you) OR you can email me at srstormo@yahoo.com and put contest in the subject line and indicate which book you wish to be entered for. Winner announced Feb 5th.