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Cover Reveal

     I couldn't wait any longer.  Even though my book is not even finished, I'm still hoping for a July publication date. I've had this cover since before I started to write, because once I saw it I knew it was the right one for Georgy and Jack, Book 4 of The Unforgettables.
     I often set up a cover first so that I can get inspired by the graphic as I write, and in this case, the cover says it all.  Or maybe not -- that is a mystery for you to find out as you read the next Ivy and Fox installment.  Let me know your thoughts.  I'm curious about your reaction.

New Author Interview

I recently did another author interview for Book Eccentric.  If you're interested in learning more about me, here is the link: Book Eccentric

Also, watch for an announcement next month about the release of Book 4 in the series The Unforgettables.  You won't want to miss this continuation of the life of Ivy and Fox.

For those of you who have not started it yet, follow the links in the sidebar or begin with Ivy and Fox by clicking here:
Ivy and Fox

A Recent Review.

Back to Back 5 Stars!

I have been quite sick with bronchitis so I have neglected to look at the reviews on Goodreads lately.  Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the first two books of The Unforgettables were each given a five star review by Sylvia.

Here is what she wrote for each book:

Ruby and Sal
Ruby and Sal (The Unforgettables Book 1) 
by 

Jane O'Brien (Goodreads Author)

Sylvia's review

Apr 17, 2018

it was amazing

I am remiss in not having read this book earlier. I look forward to reading books by this author. Her research and attention to detail provide for a robust adventure in the western Michigan setting. Having grown up there, her books provide another view of a familiar place. The story is full of fascinating characters and O’Brien is masterful at developing an intriguing story around them. Such an imagination but so carefully mixed with historical fact. Could hardly wait to open the next of the set. Wonderful way to relax and envision the past.

Maisy and Max

Maisy and Max (The Unforgettables, #2) 
by 

Jane O'Brien (Goodreads Author)

 

Sylvia's review

Apr 17, 2018

it was amazing

After finishing book one, I could hardly wait to start this one! This is a set you don’t want to start in the middle as the author has carefully woven her research into a charming genealogy of a delightful tale. Each twist adds another reason to read just one more chapter. O’Brien keeps you wondering what connection or event is next.

Thank you, Sylvia.  I can't wait to see what you think of Ivy and Fox!  

Happy Easter!

Is your Easter holiday combined with Spring Break?  In my area, public schools close the first full week in April, and this year that begins with Easter Sunday.  If you're heading with your family to the beach or somewhere else warm, take along a Jane O'Brien book.  They're a perfect beach read, and they offer an escape to another time.  Start book one in any series.  You'll be hooked, I promise.  Go to Jane O'Brien's Amazon author page and choose from any one of the three series available.
Just click here:
Jane O'Brien

Another Five Star Review!

Not one or two but three Five Star Reviews from Reader's Favorite.  I am thrilled beyond all measure.  The Tangled Roots of Bent Pine Lodge is the first book in The White Pine Trilogy and it was my first published novel.  I was hesitant to submit it for a review, but it cam through with flying colors.  Here is what the reviewer had to say.  Let me know what you think.

BOOK REVIEW

Reviewed by Deborah Stone for Readers' Favorite

The Tangled Roots of Bent Pine Lodge by Jane O’Brien quickly evolves from a simple romance into a complex and interesting story with depth and surprises. Kate Lemanski returns to the log cabin that her great-grandfather built in the Michigan woods. Her family visited the grandparents here and then vacationed here when the cabin passed to Kate’s parents. After her parents' deaths, the home passed to Kate and her twin sister, Lily. Lily has her glamorous life and wants no part of living in the woods, so Kate bought her out and has taken up residence to begin life over. After a painful divorce, she is content to be alone for a while. She adopts Hoagy, a yellow Lab, and settles into her new life with ease. Conor McAuley has been taking care of the property and has everything ready for her return. While clearing out her mother’s things, Kate finds her grandma Sophie’s journal, which was left there specifically for her. Because Kate researches genealogies, her grandmother has left her with a family riddle of her own to solve. A family secret that could change everything for Kate. As she gets to know Conor better, she finds that they have met before. There is a definite attraction, but there may be a huge roadblock. As she learns more about Conor, she also begins to unravel the family secret.

Jane O’Brien delivers vivid and realistic characters that are well developed and convincing. As the story unfolds, it takes on layers of depth that reveal characters and character traits that will draw you in deeper. Personal issues, heartache, loss and betrayal - family secrets that change lives forever and revelations that take Kate on a quest for truth and eventually lead her right next door, to Conor’s house. Jane O’Brien skillfully reveals the pieces of the puzzle and allows us a peek at what may be ahead. The Tangled Roots of Bent Pine Lodge is the first book in The White Pine Trilogy and I look forward to following these characters through the next two installments. Jane O’Brien has introduced us to characters that we want to know more about. Jane’s first book is complete in itself and stands alone.

All Author Interview

I've been interviewed by All Author, so if you want to know more about me, here's your chance.

https://allauthor.com/interview/Janeobrien/

Let me know what you think.

Netflix vs. Reading

     Maybe you know that March is National Reading month, and that's all well and good, but if you live anywhere in the northern part of the U.S., you know that February is the time to hunker down and stay indoors.  It's a short month but it can be ferocious.  This is when I get most of my reading done, well that is until I let Netflix take over my life. I'm currently binge watching Jane the Virgin and I can't get enough.  But when I get tired of TV, I will read until my eyes can't take it anymore and then it's back to Jane Gloriana Villanueva in Miami.  I also like a good laugh out loud, and Jane and her telenovela father, her Spanish speaking abuela, her sexy young mother, the two handsome men she loves, and her darling little boy, provide that for me.  And don't forget the romance -- so sweet. And if you've read my books, you know how I love romance. But I digress.
    So even though I'm watching TV, I'm also doing research on my next book.  I love to study human behavior and see how they react in certain situations.  I can do that by reading also, because I am transported to that time and space where the author has placed her characters.  It's a new experience every day, and if I don't like where I am, I can close the pages and move on to another book.
     What I find fascinating is that when I read I can be in a totally different venue than my husband who is reading right beside me.  He might be chasing a bad guy through Washing D.C. in the latest spy thriller, and I could be kissing Rhett Butler in Atlanta.  It's truly magical when you think of it.
     If I were to take a poll I wonder how many of you would choose a book over television.  I'm still a book lover, and always will be, but I have to admit that when Gone with the Wind comes on TV and I can see Rhett Butler in living color on my large screen TV, there is no choice.  So, Netflix vs, Reading.  Let me know your thoughts.

A Great Review!