I’m happy to welcome romance author Bernadette Marie. Today, Bernadette shares interesting facts about her creative journey and her new release,
Secret Admirer Pact.

Here’s Bernadette!

What is the best part of being an author? The worst?

The best part of being an author is spinning stories. As a romance author, I love getting to fall in love over and over again. The worst part about being an author is having to be an influencer just to sell your books. I miss the good ole days in 2013 when your book would sell the moment you mentioned it.

Describe your writing space.

The world is my writing space, and I mean that sincerely. I don’t have just one place that I write. I have my laptop and I will, and do travel. I’m not distracted with the happenings around me.

Besides writing and reading, what are some of your hobbies?

I am a third degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, as well as a certified instructor. So, when I’m not writing, or running my publishing company, I’m doing martial arts.

Any advice for aspiring writers?

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Get involved in a writing community. Be willing to learn. And never, ever, stop writing!

What are you working on next?

I currently have two rom coms in the works, as well as a romantic women’s fiction that is 50+.

Blurb

When Will seeks to rekindle a flame with his ex-girlfriend, his best friend Monique reluctantly suggests a plan involving secret admirer notes to divert his ex’s attention. In a surprising turn, Monique finds herself infatuated with her new boss, prompting Will to reciprocate with anonymous tokens of affection. However, as the deceptive game unfolds, both Monique and Will come to realize that the heartfelt sentiments expressed in the secret admirer notes were their own true feelings. So, what happens if the plan works? What happens if it doesn’t?

Excerpt

First, I need coffee. I push back from my desk and pick up my coffee cup. The coffee in it is cold, so I head out of my office to refill it. As I turn the corner to the break room, I wave at Val who catches my attention, and then I crash into a hard body. Coffee splashes up and out of my cup. It’s cold against my chest as it soaks through my blouse. But there are drops of hot coffee too, and I notice as my new boss jumps back. He’s holding his coffee mug out to the side, but wincing because his hand is covered in hot liquid.

“Oh my god!” I shout as our bodies separate.

My blouse is soaked. His tie and shirt are wet as well, and there’s coffee on his suit jacket.

“I’m so sorry,” he says as he turns back into the break room. He sets his coffee on the counter, turns on the cold water at the sink, and runs his hand under it.

“Are you hurt?” I ask, following him.

“Stings a little. I’m okay,” he says turning off the water and examining his hand.

I set down my mug and reach for the roll of paper towel at the same time he does. Our hands actually slap together, and we each jump back.
I’m not sure which one of us laughed first, because from there, it just became more funny.

Buy Links

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Author Bio and Links

Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie writes contemporary romances and believes in Happily Ever After. The married mother of five believes in love at first sight, quick love, and second chances. An avid martial artist, Bernadette Marie is a certified instructor and holds a third degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. She loves Tai Chi, traveling to Disney parks, and having lunch with friends. When not writing, or running her own publishing house, Bernadette is probably immersed in a Rom Com, from which she will often quote one-liners.

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Giveaway

Bernadette Marie will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour. Find out more here.

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