Hardware store owner Dietz can see Franzi needs a break from her
big city clothing designer job and plans to do whatever he can to help her
relax. He figures a little help from her mama is a good thing.
Circumstances throw them together at every turn, each glance and
touch igniting old sparks. Can Franzi find what her creative spirit needs in
Freedom Valley or is time running out on this second chance for Dietz to win
over her heart?
ON WITH THE SHOW is available for purchase:
Review:
ON WITH THE SHOW is available for purchase:
Review:
ON WITH THE SHOW is a contemporary romance novella set in
Freedom Valley, Texas. This sweet love
story has a nostalgic feel and the author captures the essence of a close knit
small town. I loved the descriptiveness of expressions and emotions, which
immediately pulls the reader in, establishing a rapport with the main
characters. The dialogue in particular had a smooth, natural speech vibe.
Heroine Franzi Mueller works in the intensely competitive
fashion world, but is taking time off to return home for the Thanksgiving
holiday. The demands of her job and unpleasant coworkers provide external
conflict but also serve as a source of discontent in her life. As the story
begins, Franzi appears to be entering a period of self-doubt regarding the
choices she has made in life. Her return home exacerbates the heroine's
awareness of what she has sacrificed for her career—the closeness of friends
and family and the love of her high school sweetheart.
While Franzi left town following high school, hero Dietz
Reinhardt stayed behind to take over his family business. It's pretty clear right from the beginning
that Franzi broke Dietz's heart when she left, which makes him cautious about
trusting her. His brief marriage to another woman failed and it swiftly becomes
clear that he is still carrying a torch for Franzi. He seems torn between
wanting to be with the heroine and worrying that she'll love him and leave him
again.
Reluctant in love Franzi and Dietz don't stand much of a
chance of remaining apart. The whole town seems to be in on a grand plot to
bring them together. The antics of the townsfolk are definitely amusing and
help to drive the story. One machination after another throws the pair together
and their powerful attraction for each other does the rest. The cast of
secondary characters is full of lively, interesting faces but I did feel overwhelmed
at points. I wanted to see more of the hero and heroine together, less of meddling neighbors and relatives.
ON WITH THE SHOW will appeal to readers looking for a sweet
romance full of homey themes: being with friends and family, childhood sweethearts
reunited, and a lovely touch of humor. The conclusion is bright with promise
and will not disappoint.
Author BIO:
As a young girl, Linda was often found lying on her bed
reading about fascinating characters having exciting adventures in places far
away and in other time periods. In later years, she read and then started
writing romances and achieved her first publication--a confession story.
Married with 4 adult children and 2 granddaughters, Linda now writes
heartwarming contemporary and historical stories with a touch of humor from her
home in the southern California mountains.
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Linda,
ReplyDeleteI got this crossposted for you onto Amazon, Goodreads, B&N. Thanks so much for the opportunity to review your book. It was a pleasure.
Melissa and Linda--This looks like a real fun read. I love to read sweet romances with a touch of humor...especially on a cold night with a cup of tea! Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteLinda, your rise to writing is just about the same as mind. I thought at one time I was the Grandma Moses of authors, but there's a lot of us grandmothers out there.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I haven't been to your site for a while, and I love how you updated it!