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Also by Lizzy Charles:

It Had to Be You, May 2017
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Effortless With You, August 2013
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Effortless With You
Lizzy Charles

Swoon Romance
August 2013
On Sale: August 12, 2013
ISBN: 0148707823
EAN: 2940148707820
Kindle: B00EHZVW1U
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Young Adult

School is out and Lucy is ready for the perfect summer: lazy days at the pool, invitations to the most exclusive parties, and romantic dates with her hot new boyfriend. That is, until she lands in trouble one too many times and her parents issue the ultimate punishment: a summer job. Suddenly, the summer can't end fast enough.

To make matters worse, the job is painting houses with Justin, the most popular, egotistical guy in school. Spending all summer with Justin might be other girls' dreams, but definitely not Lucy's. After all, Justin is cocky, annoying, and a jerk. So what if he's the most beautiful jerk Lucy's ever seen? Or that his grin makes her forget she’s mad at the world? Or that maybe, just maybe, there's more to Justin than everyone thinks. Only one thing is certain: it won’t be the summer she wanted, but it might be exactly the one she needs.

Comments

15 comments posted.

Re: Effortless With You

I love that having your daughters helped inspire your story. :) Motherhood certainly does change everything!
(Rachel Schieffelbein 2:42pm September 7, 2013)

I didn't start my writing experience until my kids were ages
4+, and I think it's great that you were able to get those
words out during such a big change in your life. It's hard
to ignore those voices in your head sometimes.

I look forward to reading your story.
(Suzi R 2:43pm September 7, 2013)

I could tell when reading your book, there was definitely a "heart behind the words." Thanks for sharing this "back story" with us!
(Linda Budzinski 2:47pm September 7, 2013)

What a beautiful story! The mother/daughter side to the plot was lovely and very well done. Glad I know the story behind it now :)
(J. A. Bennett 3:08pm September 7, 2013)

Loved the book, loved the "Heart behind the words" by Lizzy Charles! I
thought the book was remarkable. In fact I read it twice. "Sigh..."
(Linda Wirt 3:30pm September 7, 2013)

This was beautiful, Lizzy! The Mother/daughter relationship in
EWY was beautiful as well. I loved hearing this, makes me want
to squeeze my kiddos. But it's naptime, so I'll save that for
later, lol.
(Cassie Mae 4:29pm September 7, 2013)

I too admit I'm a writer that doesn't know what I'm doing. My characters are the ones that take control and leave me with no say.

Effortless With You is on my Nook and I can't wait to read it!
(Theresa Paolo 4:39pm September 7, 2013)

I think some of the best books written are the ones that involve your own experiences and adventures within your family as inspiration and then woven into a story. I can recall so many episodes throughout my life that would certainly spin into a great book. I'm sure it gets easier with each book you sit down to write. I absolutely love the cover...beautiful! Best of luck with it!
(Linda Luinstra 4:49pm September 7, 2013)

This is such an inspiring story! I love when I find such meaning and deep
relationship ties behind why someone wrote a story.
(Jenny Morris 4:52pm September 7, 2013)

I see this is in e-Book format...will Effortless with You be coming out in print?
(Linda Luinstra 4:53pm September 7, 2013)

Thank you everyone for your kind comments! You are all so
sweet.

Linda: If you want to email me at
LizzyCharlesScribbles(at)gmail(dot)com, I will add you to
the list to notify when it's available in print. I don't
have a set date, but it should be soon!
(Lizzy Charles 9:49am September 8, 2013)

Those make the best books in my opinion! I can't wait to read this!
(Leigh Covington 11:02am September 8, 2013)

What a lovely story! I always like to hear what inspires authors. Cheers!
(A.L. Player 4:50pm September 8, 2013)

What a great behind the scenes look at what inspired the story. The mother/daughter relationship in Effortless With You was so real and heart-wrenching.
(Susan Crispell 6:15pm September 8, 2013)

I love this post. I definitely think its easy to encourage our children to pursue
their dreams while pushing ours aside. I made a similar choice to yours not long
ago! Best of luck to you!
(Delancey Stewart 6:41pm September 8, 2013)