Jennifer Gracen | Top 6 Things I Love About The Harrisons

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February 27, 2018

1. Putting the Fun in Dysfunctional

The Harrisons siblings—Charles, Dane, Tess, Pierce, and Nick—all have emotional issues. Hell, some of their issues have issues. This is hugely thanks to their parents: the selfish mother who abandoned them and the cold, controlling father who raised them. The sibs are deeply flawed and they recognize that. But they fight against those flaws all the time so they can be their best selves. You can't help but root for them.

2. Power Struggles

The Harrisons are a mega-wealthy family. The siblings are the 4^th generation of a long and esteemed legacy. The older four were raised in a tremendous mansion, went to the most prestigious schools, travelled and experienced life in the ways only billionaires can… but not one of them sought out a similar high-status life partner. They were all drawn to people who just happened to be middle class. That led to power struggles within their relationships… but the Harrisons don't care about their standing, just true love. They view their massive wealth as just as much a curse as it is a blessing. I think that makes them much more interesting, and their fight for love and acceptance more compelling.

3. The Smartass Gene

All of the Harrisons are pretty handy with a comeback. Pierce, Dane, and Nick are bolder, snarky, and funny, where Charles and Tess have a more subtle, dry wit that's just as cutting. Writing any scenes between the siblings, whether it was banter around a meal or the more emotional interventions, was always the most fun for me to spin.

4. Sexy Times

The Harrisons are a passionate, lusty bunch. And they found their ideal matches. So that led to some pretty steamy romps along with true romance… and who doesn't love a steamy romp and true romance?

5. Location, Location, Location!

I set this family on the North Shore of Long Island. A lot of people may relate to it as "Gatsby country" (yes, that's where the Great Gatsby lived). I grew up on Long Island and live here now (on the South Shore), so I really dove into that whole "write what you know" adage. Long Island has some truly lovely areas, especially the area I based the Harrisons' estates on; it's only a short distance from New York City (under an hour east of it); some of those towns are home to more wealth than you could ever dream of… a perfect setting for a series. And I wondered: why aren't more stories set here? So I went about fixing that. Bonus: when I get notes from Long Island readers who say they recognized places I wrote about and it made them happy, it always makes me smile.

6. Huge Hearts

All of the Harrison siblings have a lot in common: strength, stubbornness, humor, intelligence, drive. But more than anything, they have huge hearts. They're compassionate, caring, and fiercely loyal. Honor and integrity matter to all five of them more than almost anything else in the world. They fight for the ones they love, and there's nothing they won't do for the people they care about. Hard not to like characters like that.

So, like I said, saying goodbye to this clan is bittersweet for me, but I think they've had a good run. Hopefully they'll leave their mark on readers like they have with me. We'll always have Sandy Point!

P.S. The photos attached are what served as my initial inspiration for the original Harrison estate, where the siblings were raised. It's a real (and mindblowingly magnificent) estate here on Long Island. Goes for a cool $100 million if you want.

IT MIGHT BE YOU by Jennifer Gracen

The Harrisons #5

When Officer Nick Martell learns that a sick child needs his help, he flies to the young Harrison boy’s side. But once in the heart of the wealthy Harrison family, Nick faces a shocking truth—he is none other than a Harrison son himself, born of a secret affair. Though the blue-collar bachelor struggles to accept the elite clan as his own, compassion for the vulnerable boy compels him to stay. That, and the deep spark of connection he feels for the child’s beautiful nurse…

Amanda Kozlov never felt such a strong and sudden passion for a man before. But falling for Nick is not an option—the life the rugged cop leads is too dangerous, the wounds he carries from his explosive family history too fresh. Yet watching Nick bond with the young boy in her care, experiencing tenderness in his arms, Amanda longs to take a chance on the one man who could save the Harrison heir—the only man with the power to shatter her heart. And as drama swirls around them, only time will tell if they’re brave enough to give their love the future it deserves…

Romance Contemporary [Zebra, On Sale: February 27, 2018, Mass Market Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781420145304 / eISBN: 9781420145311]

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About Jennifer Gracen

Jennifer Gracen hails from Long Island, New York, where she lives with her two sons. After spending her youth writing in private and singing in public, she now only sings in her car and is immersed in her passion for writing. She loves to write contemporary romance for readers who look for authentic characters and satisfying endings. When she isn’t with her kids, doing freelance proofreading, or chatting on Twitter and Facebook, Jennifer writes. She’s already hard at work on her next book.

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Comments

25 comments posted.

Re: Jennifer Gracen | Top 6 Things I Love About The Harrisons

I haven't read the Harrison's stories yet, but I always miss
the characters in a good series and want to know what comes
next.
(Diane Sallans 3:12pm February 27, 2018)

I have not read the Harrison's books but I would like
too.This sounds like a great series!You are a new author to
me!
(Catherine Ojalvo 4:00pm February 27, 2018)

I think I bought the 2nd one first and then I realized it
was the 2nd, so I bought the 1st one. It took me a little to
get into it, but after reading Someone Like You, I couldn't
stop reading and pre-ordering them. I really like how they
support each other no matter what and I can't behoove the
series is ending! =/
(Tiffany Johnston 5:09pm February 27, 2018)

I need to read this series. Love everything about it. Being in Gatsby country is a plus. Love the 100 million dollar estate.
(Phyllis Lamken 5:35pm February 27, 2018)

I've not had the pleasure but will be remedying that soon!
Thanks for the opportunity!
(Kathleen Bylsma 6:35pm February 27, 2018)

Honestly, not only have I not read any of the Harrison's book, but I had never heard of Jennifer Graven before entering her contest! However, the books sound like they are good reads, and who couldn't use a gift card?!?
(Lynn Rettig 7:34pm February 27, 2018)

That should have read "Harrison's books", plural, NOT singular! Sorry!!
(Lynn Rettig 7:36pm February 27, 2018)

I have not had the pleasure of reading this series yet, but when one ends I miss seeing the characters I got to meet...
(Colleen Conklin 9:25pm February 27, 2018)

I have not seen your books before, but will look for them now. I love series.
(Sharon Mitchell 3:50am February 28, 2018)

Their compassion and passion for life and love.
(Laurie Gommermann 6:14am February 28, 2018)

The Harrisons are special since they are authentic.
(Sharon Berger 10:44am February 28, 2018)

I haven't read these books yet, but these characters sound like people I want to know.
(Cheryl Castings 10:57am February 28, 2018)

Love your characters and with all series, I hate to see it end. Do you have a new series in mind?
(Linda Harrison 11:28am February 28, 2018)

I haven't read any of the other Harrison books but I am going to go add
them to my TBR list now!! Thanks!!!
(Jessica Chappell 3:30pm February 28, 2018)

I actually haven't read any of this series yet but I'm definitely putting it on my list.
(Linda Henderson 6:32pm February 28, 2018)

sorry i haven't read the books. like a paperback
(Emily Stemp 8:12pm February 28, 2018)

I hvae not read the series but I think the dynamics
betweeen the family sounds interesting!
(Barbara Ryan 11:21pm February 28, 2018)

I haven't read the series yet, but I always miss well
rounded characters at the end of a series. It's like
saying goodbye to old friends, when the only new memories
you will have of them are the ones you make up yourself.
(Deb Philippon 9:55am March 1, 2018)

sound like a good book to read
(Ann Unger 9:49pm March 1, 2018)

The blurb sounds great. Ready for more!
(Amber Niebaum 10:31pm March 1, 2018)

I have this series on my wish list so I haven't had a
chance to read it yet but I always miss the characters at
the end of a series since it feels like we've been friends
throughout the series.
(Ada H. 3:16am March 2, 2018)

hard copy (no reader)
thanks
(Susan Gannon 10:14am March 2, 2018)

I have not read any of the Harrison books. Sounds like a
series I would enjoy.
(Melanie Rosen 1:51am March 3, 2018)

After reading the blog about this book, I wish I had read the others in the series. Nick finding out he is a member of the Harrison family sounds intriguing. It makes me wonder how he found out and what happened next.
(Anna Speed 12:48pm March 3, 2018)

They're compassionate,caring,fiercely loyal and have integrity . Sounds like a great family and they will be missed.
(Deb Pelletier 10:17pm March 3, 2018)

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