It's an exciting back half to a year that has been a little wonky as last year's troubles stretch into 2021. But things are settling down, hopefully getting better. On the prairies, the writing world has been busy creating one story after another. In fact, I'm sure if you're quiet for a moment, hold your breath and listen, you'll hear the soft patter of fingers on computer keyboards as ideas spill out, imaginary relationships build and obstacles, that can only be imagined, wait in the wings to destroy any hope of love that might be had. The fall harvest moves as steadily and surely as each story leads to the dark moment before tumbling into its happy ever after. Trouble, the key to any good book - sometimes there's so much trouble it seems impossible to surmount. But romance is tougher than that. It beats anything you can throw at it and believe me there's been a lot; from vengeful former spouses to treacherous ghosts, mismatched lovers and romances that threaten entire families. With the pandemic hitting the end zone (fingers crossed), our Saskatchewan romance writers have been hard at work. This is only a sampling of what I know is going on. Who knows what other surprises await on the bookshelves of the prairies.
So fire up your e-reader, make some room on your bookshelves and load up on some great finds for 2021!
The good news - the list might not be comprehensive and - the year's not over yet!!
Alison Lowans
Peter is still grieving the deaths of his beloved wife and daughter. Even so, his self-pitying widowed mother keeps escalating her unreasonable demands. Meanwhile, Peter’s stand partner in the symphony comes on to him, although he’s tried hard to make it clear that he’s not interested – in anyone.
When Kara slams on the brakes to avoid hitting a stray dog and Peter rear-ends her, an unexpected and unwelcome attraction begins to flare.
"And dances?" So give me credit - I'm persistent!
"Beer?"
