Montlake Author Cindy Kirk!

I'm thrilled to welcome Cindy back to the blog with her latest release...

BE MINE IN GOOD HOPE

 

Celebrated hairstylist Marigold Bloom knows how to tease beauty out of chaos…until her own life becomes untamable. After losing her prestigious job in Chicago, Marigold returns home to Good Hope, Wisconsin. But her plan to lay low and consider her next move is complicated by an unexpected blast from the past.

Sheriff Cade Rallis has never forgotten the blissful weekend he spent with the irresistible Marigold in Door County. Seeing her again is like a one-two punch to his heart, and he knows he can’t lose her a second time.

Marigold never meant for her stay in Good Hope to be permanent, and she certainly never meant to fall for Cade. As Valentine’s Day approaches and her dream job beckons, will Cupid’s grip on Marigold be strong enough to keep her in Good Hope? Or will the lure of fame and fortune in the big city prove impossible to resist?
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Cindy Kirk started writing after taking a class at a local community college. But her interest in the written word started years earlier when she was in her teens. At sixteen she wrote in her diary, “I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t be a writer.”

It took Cindy years to return to her first love---writing. Unlike some writers, Cindy wasn’t interested in shorter works of fiction. She jumped feet first into book length fiction. She loves reading and writing romance because she believes in the power of love and in happily ever after. An incurable romantic, Cindy loves seeing her characters grow and learn from their mistakes and, in the process, achieve a happy ending.

Cindy hopes that once you read her books you’ll be able to tell she is an eternal optimist, one who truly believes in the power of love. She invites you to kick off your shoes, pick up one of her books and get to know her.

Jan Schliesman: Do you ever get lost in your own stories?

Cindy Kirk: Yes. I often get lost in my stories. Not only when I’m writing them but once the book is done, I love to listen to it on audio. Seriously, I find myself listening…eager to hear what comes next! lol 

Jan: Name three things on your desk right now.

Cindy: A Contigo coffee mug, a wrapper of a Fiber One Peanut Butter Protein Bar and a bottle of Evian.

Jan: Do you struggle to find fresh ideas or do they come naturally?

Cindy: They come naturally. I find the more I let myself “get lost in the story” the more ideas I have.

Jan: What do you love most about your latest release?

Cindy: One of the early reviewers said it best, “The story of Cade and Marigold is not only a beautiful and romantic love story, it is a story of family, friendship and of what matters most in life.”

Jan: What are you currently reading?

Cindy: I’m currently reading “A Lot Like Love” by Julie James. I love her writing style and storytelling. Yep, I’m lost in the story. J

Jan: Do you believe in love at first sight?

Cindy: I believe in attraction, a chemistry, a connection at first sight. Interestingly, the connection between Marigold and Cade from the moment they met is at the heart of Be Mine in Good Hope.

Jan: If you had the skills to be in any other profession, what would it be?

Cindy: There is nothing I would rather do than write. I had a professional career before I left it to write full time. I’ve enjoyed the positions I’ve had over the years, but writing is my passion.

Jan: Best vacation you’ve ever taken?

Cindy: A Grand Mediterranean cruise that lasted seventeen days and took me to so many countries, it was difficult to keep track of where I was at any given time. I loved every second!  

Jan’s GOTTA ASK: My hubby works for Tombstone/DiGiorno. What do you like on your pizza?

Cindy’s GOTTA ANSWER: Everything but anchovies, please!

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UP NEXT: Forever in Good Hope, August 15, 2017

PREVIOUS RELEASES: Christmas in Good Hope, Summer in Good Hope

THANKS SO MUCH, Cindy, for all your great answers. Cindy is offering a copy of her latest release, Be Mine in Good Hope, to one lucky reader!  She'd love for you to answer this question in the comments section below:

Tell me which of these top 3 romance tropes is your favorite: 

1) Friends to lovers 2) Soul mate/fate 3) Second chance at love

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Kicking Off Summer With Cindy Kirk!

SUMMER IN GOOD HOPE

A widow at twenty-six, Primrose Bloom returns to idyllic Good Hope, Wisconsin, with her two rambunctious young boys, seeking the beauty of the lakeside landscape and the comfort of home. After the loss of her husband and her job, all she’s looking for is peace.

Prim is resolved not to date again until her boys are in college, but her will starts crumbling whenever she’s around her former high school debate partner, Max Brody—who just happens to live in the charming cottage next door. Max has reservations of his own about giving love a second chance and is determined to keep his distance. But when the two pair up to work on the town’s Fourth of July celebration, the fireworks over Green Bay aren’t the only sparks flying. Are Prim and the small-town boy she left behind perfectly wrong for each other…or perfectly right?

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With nearly fifty published novels under her belt, award-winning author Cindy Kirk has written everything from inspirational romance (for Harlequin Love Inspired and Harper Collins Christian) to sexy contemporaries for Avon. Her books for Harlequin's Special Edition line and her new Good Hope series for Amazon Publishing’s Montlake Romance imprint fall somewhere in-between.

Cindy served on the Romance Writers of America Board of Directors from 2007-2015 and was the organization’s President 2014-2015. 

Jan Schliesman: How often do you Get Lost In A Story?

Cindy Kirk: My goal anytime I read a book is to get lost in the story.  Any reader knows that doesn’t always happen. But when it does, it’s magical.  I’m more likely to get lost in a story if I stick to the genre I like best, which is romance.

Jan: What are you reading?

Cindy: I’m embarrassed to admit I just finished listening to my own book on audio.  I wanted to see how the narrator did with Summer in Good Hope and I found myself sucked in. lol

Jan: It was love at first sight when I met my hubby. How about you?

Cindy: The spark was definitely there…but he was dating my friend when I first met him so…no acting on the attraction until their romance was over.

Jan: Did you always want to be a writer?

Cindy: Actually I did. I wrote in my diary when I was sixteen “I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t be a writer.” But, as with many things, it was years before I started actively pursuing my dream.  I think waiting made me appreciate what a wonderful gift it is to be able to do something you love…and get paid for it!

Jan: Does your heroine have any of your character traits?

Cindy: Prim is smart and loyal and family is important to her.  Where we diverge is she’s great with math and an excellent cook. Me, ah, not so much.

Jan: Most writers have to find their zone before the words start flowing. Describe your ideal writing day. 

Cindy: I usually go to the gym first thing in the morning then run whatever errands are on my list for the day…we live on an acreage so getting everything done in one trip into town is the most efficient use of my time.  Once I’m back home, I sit down and get to work.  I usually work on my current work in progress (WIP) seven days a week, sometimes for just a couple of hours, sometimes all day and all evening.  I like to edit my WIP while watching television, but when I’m writing new pages, it’s radio silence.

Jan: I keep a case of Dasani in my office. What’s your go-to beverage of choice?

Cindy:  Having a Diet Coke is my reward for a good day’s work!

Jan: Best vacation you’ve ever taken?

Cindy: I did a Mediterranean cruise several years back that I enjoyed immensely.  We were in so many countries in so many days that it was difficult to keep them all straight…but it was not only fun but educational.

Jan: Will you be attending RWA in San Diego?  The booksigning?  What’s the best part about meeting fans?

Cindy: I will be attending RWA…this will mark the 20^th straight RWA national conference I’ve attended. I won’t be signing at the Literacy signing.  Now that I’m no longer on the RWA Board of Directors, I’m using this conference to just relax and see friends (and of course, go to workshops) I will be signing books at the Montlake signing during the conference.  The best part about meeting fans is hearing them say they enjoyed reading one of my books. That never gets old.

Jan’s GOTTA ASK: My hubby works for Haagen-Dazs, so what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Cindy’s GOTTA ANSWER:  There really isn’t any flavor I don’t like, and any flavor can hold the top spot on any given day.  But, since I’m answering for today, I’ll have to go with Butter Brickle. (I bet you don’t hear that one much)

UP NEXT:  Summer in Good Hope is out today!  Be Mine in Good Hope is scheduled for 1/28/17

PREVIOUS RELEASES: Christmas in Good Hope is Book #1 in the Good Hope series

THANKS SO MUCH, Cindy, for sharing some of your writing world with us! Cindy will give away one copy of Christmas in Good Hope to one winner and one copy of Summer in Good Hope to another winner.  Winners with North American addresses can choose either print or Kindle, a winner with an International address is only eligible for a Kindle copy.

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