Romance in the Rain – Happy Release Day!!

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After almost six months of working to put together the Romance in the Rain anthology, the Rainy Day Writers and I are thrilled to announce that release day has arrived! So come celebrate with us. Let your friends know and earn yourself chances to win a prize!

Available at: Amazon, Amazon UK, B&N, Kobo, and ARe for the promotional launch price of only $2.99! Also available at Smashwords for $3.99.

What is Romance in the Rain?

From the pioneer days of Seattle through the smoke-filled clouds of WWII and into the present, Romance in The Rain takes readers on a journey with four generations of the strong-willed and passionate Caldwell family. The anthology of six novellas is a collaboration of the Seattle-based Rainy Day Writers group.

Splendor in the Moss by Charlotte Russell—By the spring of 1853 Englishman James Caldwell has traveled thousands of miles in a quest to find a place to call home. Newly settled Seattle isn’t that place and he’s ready to move on again when widowed Mattie Jensen marches into his life as somber as a cloudy day. But James can see through the solemn haze to Mattie’s strength and passion. Now he has a reason to stay, if he can just convince Mattie to take a second chance on love—and him. (22,000 words)

Final Approach by Marianne Stillings—With the world at war, Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Service pilot Lt. Charlene (Charlie) Thompson faces personal battles as well. Pearl Harbor left her a widowed bride, certain love would never come again – but battle-scarred Capt. Joe Caldwell has other ideas for the beautiful lady flyer, if he can just keep her safe from the secret saboteur who’s already taken the life of Charlie’s best friend. (18,000 words)

Love Phantom by Dawn Kravagna—University of Washington, 1983: A great place to get an education and meet single men. Drama major Kara Caldwell prefers to hide behind the characters in her plays, yet feels pressure to live up to the example set by her brave and witty grandmother, a veteran of WWII. Can she learn to overcome her reticence and prejudices to discover which guy truly cares for her–and who is just putting on an act? (17,000 words)

What’s Wrong with Mr. Perfect? by Sherri Shaw—No sooner did Chef Ivy Turin wish to meet the perfect man than Sam Rockney walked into her restaurant. But is the sexy Seattle quarterback for real or is there something wrong with Mr. Perfect? (17,000 words)

Shelter from the Storm by Clare Tisdale—Seven years and one broken heart later, JD Caldwell returns to Seattle to pick up the pieces of his old life, never imagining he will fall for Maya—the mysterious woman who lets him into her house and bed but keeps the door to her heart tightly closed. When their summer fling takes an unexpectedly serious turn and Maya gives him his walking papers, JD has to decide whether their love—and his legacy—is worth fighting for. (21,000 words)

Aftershocks by Kristine Cayne—When Seattle is struck by a devastating earthquake, technical rescue firefighter Jamie Caldwell must save his estranged wife and daughter from the wreckage of a collapsed building. He’s defied the odds hundreds of times, but will his luck finally run out for good? (24,000 words)

Who are the Rainy Day Writers?

The Seattle-based Rainy Day Writers group is a group of six women who have banded together in their love of telling stories. I’ve been a part of this group for three years, and I feel privileged to know these fabulous authors. You will love each of their stories and their unique voices. Get to know us by visiting our group site: www.seattlerainydaywriters.com. Excerpts of each story can be accessed via the Excerpt menu.

Who Wants to Win a Launch Day Prize?

What’s a party without prizes? Boring 🙂 So, here we go. We’ve got two $5 Amazon or B&N giftcards, graciously provided by my anthology co-author, Sherri Shaw! To win, fill out the rafflecopter. I can’t wait to read your comments, but be sure to fill out the rafflecopter to be included in the drawing for the prizes.

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Let’s get this party started!!

If you have a minute to spare, please help us by liking and/or tagging Romance in the Rain at any of the following sites: Amazon, Amazon UK, B&N, Kobo, ARe, Smashwords.

~Kristine

60 Responses

    • Marianne Stillings
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      Thanks so much for your post, Patches. I think every family in the US was impacted by the events of WWII, and it's time the women who served deserve to have their stories told. Thanks again, and happy reading! ~Marianne

    • Marianne Stillings
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      Natalie: Thank you so much for your post. You're right – Americans and Europeans have very close ties, especially when it comes to WWII. I hope you'll enjoy all the stories in the book, and especially Joe and Charlie's. (And please keep in mind that when it comes to my "amazing" talents as an author, Kristine is very biased 😉 But since she's amazing as well, you are certain to really enjoy her contribution! ~ Marianne Stillings

  7. April Rickard
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    I enjoyed the Aftershocks excerpt! I love that the main character, Erica, has to bite her lip to stop herself from apologizing. It shows that she's recently made a change in her life/relationships and is a foreshadow of the rocky roads ahead to challenge her "new" self. I'm also anxious about the four-year old that is in her office, but not in her sights….

    So glad I bought it! I'll be finishing the story NOW.

  8. Lorraine
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    Not entering but thought i'd leave a comment… Me happy! But you already know how much I waited for your story ! Looking forward to discovering the new writers as well !
    Good luck everyone !

    • Kristine Cayne
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      Lorraine – you're such a sweetheart! You could enter – we can do giftcards anywhere there is a Kindle store 🙂 I'm really excited for you to read Aftershocks. I hope you love Jamie, Erica and the rescue team!

    • Kristine Cayne
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      Thank you, Janna! We wanted to do something a little different with this anthology, and I think we hit on something pretty fun. Sherri Shaw's What's Wrong With Mr. Perfect? is a very fun contemporary romance. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

    • Sherri Shaw
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      Thank you, Janna. It was a blast collaborating with my friends on such a fun project. I am so happy to hear you are intrigued by What’s Wrong with Mr. Perfect, and I hope you enjoy the actual story just as much. As for Aftershocks, Kristine Cayne delivers an –on the edge of your seat— adventure you don’t want to miss.

    • Kristine Cayne
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      Janna – I'm squeeing over here 🙂 I'm so happy you enjoyed the excerpt from Aftershocks. It's a pretty high-octane story, but what else could it be with a group of hunky rescue firefighters? Enjoy 🙂

  13. PJ Sharon
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    Congratulations, Kristine et al! i love these anthologies that are coming out. It's a great way to try out new authors and get a taste for their writing. Great job, ladies!

  15. Michelle MsRomanticReads
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    I like anthologies for the simple reason that it's a great way to discover a few authors at once, and get a feel for their writing before committing to a full book. From this, I'm most looking forward to What’s Wrong with Mr. Perfect? by Sherri Shaw and Aftershocks by Yours Truly 🙂

    Congratulations on the release!

    msromanticreads(at)gmail(dot)com

    • Michelle MsRomanticReads
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      Forgot to add this: I read the excerpt for Aftershocks 🙂 The last sentence really got to me. Erica must still harbor a little love for Jamie, even if it's temporarily buried under frustration and anger. They clearly have some issues to work out which might be related to their jobs. I look forward to finding out what it is!

    • Kristine Cayne
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      Michelle – I'm so glad you could stop by. I enjoy anthologies for the same reason. And this one is such a good deal 🙂 Sherri Shaw's What's wrong with Mr. Perfect? is a great story.

      Thank you for reading the Aftershocks excerpt. Erica and Jamie definitely have a lot of issues to work out, in addition to the small fact that some serious trouble of the environmental kind is headed their way. I hope you enjoy it 🙂

    • Sherri Shaw
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      Michelle, I hope you will have as much fun reading What’s Wrong with Mr. Perfect as I had writing it. If you liked Kristine’s excerpt, then you’re going to love her book. I know I had a hard time putting it down. Enjoy the anthology, and thank you!

  18. Marianne Strnad
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    Happy release day ladies! I put my order in on Amazon this morning as soon as I realized that it was the 15th. The stories sound incredible & I can't wait to dig in. And how perfect was it that it rained today? Lol!

  19. Marianne Strnad
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    Happy release day ladies! I put my order in on Amazon this morning as soon as I realized that it was the 15th. The stories sound incredible & I can't wait to dig in. And how perfect was it that it rained today? Lol!

    • Kristine Cayne
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      Heather – so happy you stopped by to celebrate with us! What's Wrong With Mr. Perfect? by Sherri Shaw is a great story, because most of us can relate to having met that special person and being held back by worries of–is he too good to be true? Enjoy!

    • Sherri Shaw
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      Heather, thank you for your interest in What's Wrong with Mr. Perfect and the Romance in the Rain anthology. I think you’ll find it an entertaining read, full of adventure, intrigue, laughter, and romance.

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