No More Secrets is officially available today!
Blurb
Angelica Delfino takes a special interest in the lives of her three nieces, whom she affectionately calls the daughters of her heart. Sensing that each woman is harboring a troubling, possibly even toxic secret, Angelica decides to share her secrets—secrets she had planned to take to the grave. Spellbound, the nieces listen as Angelica travels back six decades to reveal an incredulous tale of forbidden love, tragic loss, and reinvention. It is the classic immigrant story upended: an Italian widow’s transformative journey amid the most unlikely of circumstances.
Inspired by Angelica’s example, the younger women share their “First World” problems and, in the process, revisit their relationships and set themselves free.
But one heart-breaking secret remains untold…
Excerpt
As Angelica read the document, she heard several sighs emanating from Bellastrega. While she had grown to like this young woman and trust her judgment when it came to wellness, Angelica was not prepared to abandon her plans. Three women needed to be rescued.
“What if they don’t come?” Bellastrega asked.
“They will come,” Angelica said, smiling confidently.
“It’s still winter, and the roads around here can be treacherous.”
“That won’t stop them.” Angelica smiled at Bellastrega’s discomfort with winter driving. Fearless in her talk, the psychic dreaded going out at any hint of snow. “Not to worry. They’re Northern Ontario girls.”
Bellastrega waved her hands. “So, they get up here, and you share your secrets. Then what?”
“They begin to heal.”
“You can’t expect to solve all their problems in one weekend,” Bellastrega said in a gentler tone. “If you’re not careful, you’ll send them running to their mothers, who won’t hesitate to create unnecessary stress for you.”
From the start, Bellastrega had been determined to eradicate all the unnecessary stress in Angelica’s life. Did she really think she could create a lasting magic bubble?
Since receiving the positive medical report, Bellastrega had redoubled her efforts and started to plan spring and summer excursions. She had added to her meager wardrobe and purchased several decorative items for her room. Each day, she was settling in and becoming more comfortable in her role as a companion. The beautiful thirty-five-year-old woman with Arctic-blue eyes and a stormy past had found sanctuary in Angelica’s house.
Angelica’s thoughts traveled back six decades to her encounter with another set of Arctic-blue eyes. But that woman had been much older and more realistic in her expectations.
“Are you all right?” Bellastrega asked.
“I’m fine,” Angelica said, returning to the present. “I want to start the process. The rest will be up to them.” Angelica felt a sudden wave of fatigue, one she hadn’t experienced in months. This argument was growing old, and she no longer wished to justify her motives. Why couldn’t Bellastrega let it go?
Trailer
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A well-written synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a great read. Congratulations
Thanks, Beatrice. Good to see you here. 🙂
Congratulations. I look forward to having you on my blog/
Thanks Sue! Excited about my blog visit on Tuesday. 🙂
Really interesting theme to your book, cheers on your new release!
Thanks Calvin! 🙂
This sounds good! Congrats on your new release, Joanne.
Thanks Jacquie! Wishing you the best with your new release…we share book birthdays! 🙂
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Hey, Joanne. Congratulations on this release. I love the cover and the trailer is super! Best to you. I’ll share.
Thanks for sharing, Marsha. Jody Vitek is the videographer. 🙂
Happy release day, Joanne! I absolutely love this cover and your premise. Who doesn’t love a novel about secrets and the intrigue of forbidden love?! I’m buying this today and will share it with my reader group on Facebook. Best of luck with your launch!
Thanks so much, Beth. Happy reading! 🙂
Can’t wait! Email me if you want a New Release Mondays spot. Congrats. Love this series.
Thanks Judy! I’ll take you up on your offer. 🙂
Congratulations, Joanne! This story intrigues. It’s on my TBR.
Thanks Charlotte! Happy reading. 🙂
I love reading books about secrets and No More Secrets sounds perfect!
Thanks for dropping by, Jen. 🙂
Congratulations on your book release. Sounds like an interesting story.
Thanks! Appreciate your ongoing support. 🙂