Meet Michelle Major

GIVEAWAY: a copy of TELL ME AGAIN + Amazon GC

October 25, 2016

Sometimes characters ease into a writer’s mind and other times they stomp through our brains and demand their story be told. Samantha Carlton, the heroine of my new release, TELL ME AGAIN, did a lot of stomping before getting her own happily-ever-after. She’d been the perfect sidekick in the previous two books in the series and her snarky comments added a bit of levity when things got too serious. She was the one who could always be counted on to say exactly what she was thinking , but that’s much easier to do when commenting on someone else’s love life than your own.

As fun as Sam was in the first two books, I quickly discovered her humor masked a lot of pain. This woman had a past to overcome, and when the niece she never knew she had showed up on her doorstep, it spurred her into action. One of the things I loved most about Sam was her big heart—or as her friends call it ‘her gooey center’. She’s all tough on the outside but she cares so much about the kids she works with at the summer camp she runs and, of course, about her girlfriends.

She also still has a soft spot for Trevor Kincaid, even though she’d deny it up and down. Trevor is a single dad and really protective of his daughter, Grace. It’s hard for him to let Sam back into his life, but once he does the sparks fly.

One of the best things about writing a series is getting to revisit characters from the previous books so it was great fun to turn the tables on Sam and have her friends from KISSING MR. RIGHT and RECIPE FOR KISSES helping her find her way to love. I hope readers have as much fun with this story as I did writing it!

I’d love to hear what you think and what your favorite part of reading romance series books is. You can find me at www.michellemajor.com or on Facebook.

Happy reading!

Michelle

About Michelle Major

I was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and for as long as I can remember I’ve loved books. Growing up, I wrote stories and plays and graduated with a degree in Journalism from Ohio University.

By then I’d also fallen in love with the mountains. After college I pointed my ancient Honda west until I came to Colorado. I worked on a dude ranch and then spent a month camping through the southwestern part of the state. Technically, I might have been homeless but that hardly seemed to matter while sleeping under the stars.

I settled down to a career in Human Resources and traveled across the country for my job. With my fear of flying, I needed something to distract me on all those planes. I picked up a Julia Quinn novel in an airport bookstore and was hooked. It dawned on me that the stories milling around in my head were actually romance plots. My passion for novel writing was born.

Fast forward a couple of years and I’m now married, a part-time writer and a full-time Professional Wiper (noses, bottoms, tears, scraped knees, pet accidents – you name it, I’ve cleaned it up).

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One reader will receive a Kindle copy of TELL ME AGAIN plus a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate!

TELL ME AGAIN by Michelle Major

As a teenager, Samantha Carlton used a career in modeling to break free from her painful childhood—walking away from her reckless twin sister, an alcoholic mother, and the boy she loved. Yet she never outran the guilt of abandoning her family. When the past shows up on her doorstep in the form of her late sister’s daughter, Sam opens her home and her heart to the girl she never knew existed. But it’s not so easy to face the man she left behind…

Sam had shattered Trevor Kincaid’s heart, and he’d sought comfort in her sister’s arms. But he’d pledged to shield his daughter, Grace, from the drama that followed the Carlton women. Now Grace has tracked down Sam, and Trevor is forced to deal with the one woman he wanted to forget.

History has a way of repeating itself, and the sparks between Sam and Trevor reignite an old flame. But as much as Sam wants a new future, is walking away again easier than risking her heart for a second chance at love?

Romance Contemporary [Montlake Romance, On Sale: October 18, 2016, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781503939400 / ]

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Comments

31 comments posted.

Re: Meet Michelle Major

Books were my best friends growing up, and they still have the ability to take me to faraway places. I am now married, a part-time typist/editor (from home), and these days a full-time caregiver. My husband broke his hip socket when he and another bicyclist collided, my son hurt his back, and then my son was in a car accident so I'm now a glorified taxi driver until he gets another car (and my husband should be allowed to drive again - 10 long weeks later - starting next week). Job duties change through the years, but all is good when you're surrounded by lots of love.
(Elaine Seymour 2:07pm October 25, 2016)

I love reading series of books, watching the characters develop!
(Joanne Schultz 2:56pm October 25, 2016)

Not entering, but I love reading series books because you can
revisit former characters. One of my favorite series is Cindy
Kirk's RX for Love series, there are several in the series,
but I love revisiting former characters from past books. I
loved this book of yours, and you were right about Sam, and I
loved her "gooey center",and the friendships she has with her
3 friends.
(Pam Lowery 3:24pm October 25, 2016)

I love reading stories about twins. It always reminds me how
twins can be totally different but have bond like no other.
I am a fraternal twin and we had different personalities
but we always loved spending time with each other. Looking
forward to reading this book.
(Sonnetta Jones 7:52pm October 25, 2016)

I love meeting so many different characters through books... all of their journeys to their HEAs.
(Colleen Conklin 9:22pm October 25, 2016)

Series are the best. You come to love - or hate - the characters within each story and watch the secondary characters find their own story, while revisiting old friends from the books you have already read.
(Sharon Mitchell 9:54pm October 25, 2016)

I love romances where you really see that moment when they fall in love.
(Pam Howell 8:41am October 26, 2016)

I enjoy reading all kinds of romance books especially series because once you get to know the characters you become comfortable with them and know their background and their thoughts. It's very relaxing.
(Bonnie Capuano 9:03am October 26, 2016)

This sounds very good thank you for the review
Penney
(Penney Wilfort 9:06am October 26, 2016)

I like revisiting previous characters in a series and getting a further look into their HEA.
(Cheryl Castings 9:15am October 26, 2016)

This particular read has me quite intrigued. Can't wait to read this story
about (rekindled) first love and the story of the twins. Thanks for the
chance.
(Christine LaFord 9:57am October 26, 2016)

Romance reading allows me to hope, dream and travel.
(Sharon Berger 10:26am October 26, 2016)

I think I'll like a character that does a little stomping
like I do.
(Sue Farrell 12:34pm October 26, 2016)

I love series or stand alone. As long as it is well written
(Valerie Miller 3:35pm October 26, 2016)

I do like series because quite frequently, the author creates
a person I grow fond of. Then I become curious about her/his
future, since I see a story yet to be told there.
(Kathleen Bylsma 3:47pm October 26, 2016)

I enjoy romance series because I enjoy familiarity. When
you are in a series, certain characters follow you from
book to book.
(Angie Lilly 4:52pm October 26, 2016)

Sounds like a fun book! I look forward to reading it.
(Nicole Bouchey 7:26am October 28, 2016)

I love to read books about twins.
(Rhonda Laney 11:55am October 28, 2016)

I love reading a series when I become attached to the
characters, every book is a new visit with friends.
(Linda Knowles 3:18pm October 28, 2016)

Really sounds interesting
(Gloria Zimmer 4:35pm October 28, 2016)

In the end, the HEA.
(Nancy Luebke 5:19pm October 28, 2016)

love stories with kids in them
(Jeri Dickinson 5:31pm October 28, 2016)

I can't wait to read it, sound like a fun story!
(Mary Lynn Hayes 9:11pm October 28, 2016)

This sounds so good i was divorced and my old flame from
h.s. showed up at my grandmas house where i was living.
He thought we could respark that but then i knew that he
had no more grown up then he had in h.s. and this was
years later. Now i have left my grown kids in Ca and
moved to Ia married a man who lived there and we met and
fell in love at first site. He was my best friends ex son
in law i heard nothing but bad things about him but i
took a chance and now 15 years later i am glad i did. I
do miss my 2 kids and 3 grandchildren but we talk several
times a week.
(Peggy Clayton 9:47pm October 28, 2016)

I read a lot of horror books as a teen. I mostly stuck with Dean Koontz and Stephen King. I didn't pick up a romance till I was in my late 20's and after my third child. Romance gave me a great escape and it left me feeling full and happy. Being a mom of three didn't always leave me feeling full, mostly exhausted :). Getting lost in a romance made me happy and I loved having the characters to root for
(Jolene Allcock 9:30pm October 29, 2016)

I guess it is for escape. I read more when I am stressed from
work. Right now I am working close to forty hours and taking
care of my parents. I need to read to relax,
(Cynthia Cook 12:48pm October 30, 2016)

While reading, I seem to become involved with the characters and am always anxious to reach a happy ending.
(Anna Speed 12:57pm October 31, 2016)

I love when authors go back to side characters and flesh out their story in new books. Thanks for writing fun, feel good books.
(Mary Songer 4:50pm October 31, 2016)

I love revisiting characters and getting a look at how they are doing. Also, it is fun to learn about new characters and seeing them interact with the characters that have already been introduced.
(Leni Kaye 5:22pm October 31, 2016)

books are a great way to visit new places and meet new
people. series are fun because the same people show up
again and again but have 'aged' as the series goes on --
the only problem is when the books are too far apart!
(Sandy Haber 8:27pm October 31, 2016)

I love to travel ,by way of books, thanks.
(Deb Pelletier 9:56pm October 31, 2016)

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