Monday, August 17, 2015

ISLAND DREAMS - Kimberly Rose Johnson - One Free Ebook

Welcome back, Kimberly. What are some of the spiritual themes you like to write about?
I don’t set out to write spiritual themes into my stories, but two keep popping up. Fear and forgiveness.

What other books of yours are coming out soon?
I had a fun anthology release in July called Love in Mistletoe Springs. Island Christmas, The final book in the Wildflower B and B Romance series releases in October.

If you could spend an evening with one contemporary person (not a family member of yours), who would it be and why?
Debbie Macomber because I admire her career and all that she has accomplished.

What historical person would you like to meet (besides Jesus) and why?
I would love to ask Adam and Eve a bunch of questions. Hmm, there would probably be a language barrier.

How can you encourage authors who have been receiving only rejections from publishers?
Continue to improve your writing and remember that God’s timing is perfect even though it’s rarely the timing we’d like. I know this from personal experience. J

Tell us about the featured book.
Island Dreams is the second book in the Wildflower B and B Romance series. It takes place on a small Island in the Puget Sound. Here is the back cover blurb. Piper Hunt arrives on Wildflower Island to develop family property into an upscale resort knowing this may be her last chance to prove her worth to her father. With grandiose ideas, she soon finds herself at odds with adjoining property owner, Chase Grayson. As she begins to appreciate the simplicity of the island, she struggles to maintain balance between her father's wishes, preserving the natural beauty of the island, and her attraction for Chase.

Chase Grayson values the peace and quiet of Wildflower Island. That serenity is threatened when Piper Hunt discloses her plans to develop an upscale resort that not only butts up to his property, but will turn the island into a busy tourist destination. In fighting her plans, he also finds himself fighting his attraction to her. If he doesn't stop her plans for the resort, his life will be altered forever. If he succeeds, it means he will never see her again. Can he live with either choice?

Please give us the first page of the book.
Sure.
PIPER HUNT HATED TO BE LATE but this time it couldn’t be helped. She rushed into the general store where the smell of coffee permeated the air. She’d give anything for a good cup right now. She hoped this place had a decent brew but was doubtful. She already missed the Starbucks in her Tacoma office building.

She stopped abruptly as her surroundings registered in her brain. “Whoa.” She’d stepped back in time at least fifty years. Her dad had warned her about Wildflower Island, but this was the kind of place one had to see to believe.

The general store looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie only somewhat modernized. She looked around the expansive space. It really wasn’t bad. On one side groceries and sundries were lined up neatly on old-fashioned wood shelves reminiscent of a simpler time in history, on the other side a small café.

She squared her shoulders and strode to the right toward the café. Now to find Chase Grayson. She looked around the room and didn’t spot anyone that could be described as six foot tall and in his early thirties. She glanced at her watch. The ferry to the island had been a little late this morning thanks to a stalled vehicle. The man was supposed to meet her here ten minutes ago. Had he given up and left? She’d sent him a text, but he hadn’t replied. Maybe he never saw it.

A guy who looked to be in his late teens stood at the café’s register. “May I help you?”

“I hope so. I’m looking for Chase Grayson. I was supposed to meet him here.”

“You missed him. He left a few minutes ago. Are you Piper?”

“Yes.”

He held out a piece of paper. “He asked me to give this to you.”

How can readers find you on the Internet?
The best place to find me is my website. I have a newsletter sign up there as well as a contact button and all buttons to all my social networking sites. http://kimberlyrjohnson.com/
Here are my other site links if you’d prefer.
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/krose1990/

Thank you, Kimberly, for sharing this new book with us. I can't wait to read this one. I loved the first one in the series so much.

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Island Dreams (Wildflower B&B Romance Book 2)

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17 comments:

Linda Kish said...

I like the sound of this story. I'd love to read it.

California

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Beth Gillihan said...

Sounds like a good read. Thanks for the chance to win!

Beth in Montana

Kimberly said...

Hi Linda and Beth, I hope you both get to read it. If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited you can read Island Dreams and Island Refuge, the first book in the series, for free.

Connie Porter Saunders said...

I love the cover of this book and it sounds like a great read!
Connie from KY

Kimberly said...

Thanks, Connie.:)

Trixi said...

I have the first book on my Kindle, and would love to add this one! I live on the Oregon coast, and adore the Puget sound area up in Washington state. Beautiful place to visit!! Enjoyed the interview, thank you for the chance to win a copy of "Island Dreams" :-)

Trixi in OR

Mary Preston said...

A fabulous first page. What happens next? I just have to find out.

Mary P

QLD AUSTRALIA

Brenda Arrington said...

Your first page sounds great. Can't wait to read more. Thanks for the interview.

Brenda in VA.

GrandaddyA said...

Very interesting book. I enjoyed it a lot!
Edward A in VA

Kimberly said...

Thanks Edward and Brenda. :)

Kimberly said...

Hi Trixi, if you enjoy Island Refuge I think you will like Island Dreams too as it continues on with Zoe and Nick's story. They are a secondary thread in this book. :)

Kimberly said...

LOL, Mary. :)

kim hansen said...

Interesting book. Great Interview.

Kimberly said...

Thanks, Kim. :)

Jackie Tessnair said...

This book sounds awesome!Jackie Tessnair N.C.

Merry said...

I would love to visit a place like Wildflower Island, the Puget Sound is a beautiful place. Add me please!
Merry in MN

Lourdes said...

Love the cover, thanks for a chance to win. Lourdes in Long Island, NY