Today I have the honor of spotlighting a new release with you! It's called New Uses for Old Boyfriends by Beth Kendrick. Read on for more info on the book and then enter to win your own copy!
New Uses for Old Boyfriends
Author: Beth Kendrick
Genre: Women's Fiction/Chick Lit
Release Date: February 3, 2015
Publisher: NAL
Description:
After growing up in
privilege and marrying into money, Lila Alders has gotten used to the
good life. But when her happily-ever-after implodes, Lila must return to
Black Dog Bay, the tiny seaside town where she grew up. She’s desperate
for a safe haven, but everything has changed over the past ten years.
Her family’s fortune is gone—and her mother is in total denial. It’s up
to Lila to take care of everything...but she can barely take care of
herself.
The former golden girl of Black Dog Bay struggles to reinvent herself by opening a vintage clothing boutique. But even as Lila finds new purpose for outdated dresses and tries to reunite with her ex, she realizes that sometimes it’s too late for old dreams. She’s lost everything she thought she needed but found something—someone—she desperately wants. A boy she hardly noticed has grown up into a man she can’t forget...and a second chance has never felt so much like first love.
The former golden girl of Black Dog Bay struggles to reinvent herself by opening a vintage clothing boutique. But even as Lila finds new purpose for outdated dresses and tries to reunite with her ex, she realizes that sometimes it’s too late for old dreams. She’s lost everything she thought she needed but found something—someone—she desperately wants. A boy she hardly noticed has grown up into a man she can’t forget...and a second chance has never felt so much like first love.
READERS GUIDE INCLUDED!
This is the part where I’m
supposed to brag about all my illustrious accomplishments, but honestly,
I’d rather talk about my dogs and brag about some of the things I haven’t done:
I’ve never been to prison*, court-ordered rehab*, or
splashed across the cover of a salacious weekly gossip tabloid with my
ladybits on display**.
I’m a Leo, a middle child, and a formidable Trivial
Pursuit opponent. I read everything I can get my hands on, from the
classics to comic books. I don’t drink coffee because, frankly, I’m
high strung enough without adding caffeine into the mix. Here is the
true story of how I became a novelist:
I was invited as a plus-one to a wedding where the bride was a successful romance novelist. Well, the second I heard that, I had
to go. Being a writer had always been my dream job, and I’d never met
anyone who’d actually beaten the odds and made the leap into big-time
publishing. So I RSVP-ed, sidled up to the bar at the reception, waited
until the bride and all her author friends uncorked the good champagne,
and then peppered them with endless questions about writing, editing,
and landing an agent. They were so funny and encouraging and generous
with their time and advice. (Not to mention quite tipsy.) Next thing you
know, I had joined a critique group and was knee-deep in the manuscript
that would eventually become MY FAVORITE MISTAKE. The open bar at that wedding changed my life forever. Thank you, Dom Perignon!
I live in Arizona in a very cute fixer-upper that I
bought in a burst of totally delusional, can-do confidence. I thought
it would be fun to embark on a series of do-it-yourself renovations.
Yeah. I know. Turns out, replacing baseboard that’s been painted over 15
times since 1958 is not as easy as those Home Depot commercials would
lead you to believe. Also, freshly-installed lawn drip systems and
“helpful” dogs are a bad mix.
Speaking
of dogs, here we have the indefatigable canine lawn maintenance crew:
Roxie and Friday. Both were rescued from the pound when they were
puppies. I think they’re Rhodesian Ridgeback mixes. (Probably. Maybe?
Anything’s possible.) Roxie is the brains of the operation and Friday
is…well, he’s very sweet. And so indolent he could be mistaken for a
piece of furniture, which I consider a very desirable trait in a family
dog.
I love hearing from readers, and I personally read all my emails.
Unfortunately, due to writing deadlines and teaching obligations (and
poor time management skills!), I am unable to reply. Just know that it’s
not you; it’s me!**That I know of.
(Picture & author information taken from Goodreads.)
Author Links:
http://bethkendrick.com/
http://www.facebook.com/bethkendrickbooks
http://www.twitter.com/bkendrickbooks
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