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Love Tormented

In current  day New Orleans, Maggie Rivard is the general manager of a prestigious  hotel in the French Quarter. Smart, successful and beautiful, she works  hard to keep The Colonial Hotel running smoothly. Unfortunately, her  narcissistic boss doesn't make it easy. Her sad excuse for a love life  has also left her feeling depressed. But these issues are over shadowed  when the dreams come. Exhausted from the vivid, chaotic dreams, she  remembers a long ago encounter that she refuses to delve into. For  Maggie, words like destiny and fate do not belong in her world; she  controls her own life.


A native New Orleanian, Liam Kavanaugh is a  structural engineer living in New York. In the early stages of his  career, he was excited to travel the world for his job. Seeing new  places and experiencing new cultures was amazing. As he watches his  friends and family settle down, he realizes that he might be missing out  on putting down roots. However, he has never met a single woman who has  made him want to change his globetrotting occupation.


Maggie and  Liam meet when he is hired to do a structural assessment of her beloved  hotel. The two feel the instant chemistry, but Maggie's practical side  tells her not to fall for the tall, dark and handsome engineer.  Alternatively, Liam's adventuresome side is thinking that she is worth  the pursuit. As their relationship grows, an unusual connection  develops. This connection triggers a deep-rooted centuries old magic,  which once started can only end in death.


Putting her stubbornness  and pride aside, Maggie reluctantly seeks out Emeline, a voodoo  priestess, who told her seventeen years earlier that her future was  predestined. With time running out as their combined feelings grow  stronger every day, will they be given the chance to change their curse  altered fate in this lifetime.

Reader review for Love Tormented

Started reading Love Tormented yesterday and literally couldn't put it down...stayed up 'til 3am to finish it!  Totally worth it.  It had me hooked right from the first page. I've read many books that it takes at least a chapter to really grab your interest, so this was a nice change.  I have also read some well known published romance/erotica authors and I honestly feel that you are right up there with them and definitely better than some others I have read! 

The sex/love scenes were very well written in that there is enough details to make your tummy flutter (and cheeks flush) without being crude or cringey, but instead classy.  You also change up the vocabulary and details enough in these passages so readers don't get bored of hearing the same descriptions and terms over and over again. 

And OMG those dream sequences!  What a wonderful way to add angst needed to any good romance story.  Ava and Kolton's story was so emotional for me I thought I'd cry. I rarely cry during movies or reading books to that says something.  Although you don't get finish their story, it is easy for the reader to conclude for themselves what happens. I know my mind probably made it so much worse than if you actually wrote out the details.

I also love how every single character (even minor ones). They came to life for me and could almost hear most of their voices especially Margaret!  

Sylvie P.

Rewriting love


Years after the tragic death of her husband, writer - Julia Witmore decides to start a new life with her son in Heritage Falls, Illinois. Moving from the heart of the big city, Julia struggles with the intrusive nature of small-town life and opening her heart to new possibilities.


Jake Vincent wonders if there will ever be more to life than raising his two girls and dealing with his crazy ex-wife. He’s looking for someone who will not only be the perfect role model for his daughters, but a woman who can help heal his bitter heart after years of searching.


A chance meeting brings Julia and Jake together and gives them both a second chance at love. Neither of them knew passion and sex could be this hot, but every encounter is steamier than the last. The chemistry between them sets off fireworks.


With true feelings growing between them, will a dark secret from Julia’s past end both their stories, or will they have a chance at rewriting love? 

Here is what readers are saying about Rewriting Love

A perfect blend of love, passion, and suspense! Rewriting Love is an irresistible read; it is impossible not to fall in love with Jake and Julia’s steamy love story.  Julia and Jake seemingly live the average life trying to raise their children the best they can.  Both of these characters need to deal with their past before they can move on to their future together.  Between the witty and sarcastic banter that moved quickly into steamy intimate sex scenes, this book keeps you on your toes, page after page. Lindsay S.



Rewriting  Love is a refreshing and enjoyable read. The main characters are imperfect but relatable. Lana has a good handle on dialogue and it's an  easy read, reaffirming our belief that true love is actually out there  for each of us. I need to find my own Jake!   Deb S.

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