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Jun 11th Better Together in Boston by Jennifer Wilck

Give a warm welcome to Jennifer Wilck, author of Better Together in Boston, just released. Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Jennifer and Better Together in Boston.

Thanks so much, Tena, for letting me be a guest on your blog today.

My latest book, Better Together in Boston, releases today! It’s a contemporary romance that is part of a multi-author series, Ticket to True Love. This is the second book that I’ve written for the series, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the series.

So, how did this come about? Well, I’m a member of the New Jersey chapter of RWA, and through my local chapter, I’ve met many talented writers, many of whom I’m friends with on Facebook. A few of them were putting together a multi-author series, and they were looking to diversify their books and authors. Because some of my books are written with Jewish characters and include Jewish traditions (I’m Jewish), they asked me if I’d like to join them. After getting over the surprise of being asked and doing some research into what would be involved, I happily said yes.

While each book is different and can be read on its own—there are at least 18 of them at last count—all of the books have a few things in common. One, they follow the “Legend of True Springs.” That legend says that the town of True Springs has a spring, and if you drink the water, you fall in love. My author friends even created a book about the legend, which is really cool. And the characters have to drink the water in some fashion. Two, is that each book has to have a ticket of some sort, and when the hero and heroine touch the ticket, there is a spark of attraction that zings between them. It can be any kind of ticket but it has to be there.

For Better Together in Boston, my characters meet at the wedding of their cousin/best friends (the hero and heroine from my first book, Whispers in Washington). Ben is the groom’s cousin and best man. Anna is the bride’s best friend and maid of honor. I had the wedding take place in True Springs, and bottles of the magic water were everywhere. Ben is a huge believer; Anna is not. She tries to avoid the water, and as a result, gets drunk (if you don’t drink the water, you’re going to have to drink the wine). Ben helps her back to her room, and even though he’s attracted to her, doesn’t want to do anything while she’s not fully in control of herself. Anna thinks he’s hot, and even though she doesn’t believe in relationships or marriage, tries to start something with him in her drunken state. Of course, he refuses, because he’s a good guy, but oh, the struggle! The next morning, Anna leaves without saying goodbye—she’s mortified—and Ben finds her earring. He follows her back to Boston to return it. They spend the day together and go to a baseball game—cue the ticket. And well, you’ll have to read the rest to find out what happens, see Anna struggle against falling in love, and Ben try to convince her he’s worth rearranging her plans. If you like strong, independent heroines, sexy heroes, witty banter, and a hint of magic—plus hot chemistry and a little Jewish flavor for texture—you’ll like the book.

What I like about participating in a multi-author series is that you get the benefit of the other authors. Everyone advertises and markets for each other. All the covers are cohesive. I have a built in group of people I can talk to if I’m stuck on something—whether it’s a plot point or my blurb or whatever—and there is overlap in all of our books because of the common legend. Some of the inhabitants of the small town of True Springs feature in several of the books, so it’s a little like coming home when you read them. There are, of course, challenges to working with a group as well. You have to make sure to get the details right. That’s why we have a bible of True Springs and any time you mention part of the town, you add it to the bible so everyone keeps the names, places, and descriptions consistent. Plus, people’s schedules get busy and sometimes you have to juggle things to accommodate others. Still, I was flattered to be asked, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.

Tell us a little about Better Together in Boston

Do you believe in the legend of True Springs?

Mr. Right doesn’t exist…

Anna Levinson was raised by a single mother, who sacrificed her dreams to give her daughter a warm, loving home. Now a respected professor on the tenure track, Anna is driven to live the life she thinks her mother should have had. She’s long since come to terms with the understanding that “having it all” is impossible if she wants a successful career.

He’s been told he’s Mr. Wrong more times than he can count…

Despite being left at the altar twice, Ben Diamond still believes his soul mate is out there. He’s ready to marry and start a family of his own. He just clearly won’t recognize her when he does find her. And then he meets the maid of honor at his cousin’s wedding, and his world is thrown off kilter.

Settling down might be more than they bargained for.

A long-distance relationship isn’t what either of them has in mind, and Anna isn’t about to ruin another person’s dreams. However, giving each other up is harder than it looks. Can Ben convince Anna that she’s got him all wrong, and that he’s finally gotten it right?

Fall in love with Anna & Ben in this steamy contemporary romance.

Ticket to True Love is a steamy contemporary romance series about new beginnings, second chances, and finding true love in unexpected places. Fall in love all over the world with bestselling and award-winning authors JB Schroeder, Savannah Kade, Moni Boyce, Shirley Hailstock, Holland Rae, Julie Strauss, & Jennifer Wilck. Start your next romance with Better Together in Boston now!

Sneak peek between the pages of Better Together in Boston!

“Would you like a drink of water?” he asked. “Or would you be more comfortable sitting on the chair over there?” He pointed to the window, next to which was a blue upholstered chair.

“You’re my drink of water.” She pulled his head down to her.

She kissed him, her lips soft, tongue plundering inside when he opened his mouth in shock. He needed to stop this, even as his body responded. Desire and honor warred with each other as heat bloomed. Her hands wrapped around the back of his neck, sending shivers down his spine. She was sweet, tasting of champagne and grapes. Her perfume was elusive, but there, and he pulled her closer, breathing her in. A breathy moan made him pause. He couldn’t do this. Since she wasn’t thinking straight, one of them needed to.

“Anna.” He groaned and unwrapped her arms from around his neck. “I think you’d be more comfortable over there.” He pointed to the chair. He’d certainly be less tempted.

“No, I’d be more comfortable with you.” She pulled his shirt until he had no choice but to lean down.

Her hair, thick and soft, had come undone. Despite his better judgment, he wrapped a curl around his finger, squeezed and released it, letting it slide against the back of his hand, feather-soft.

“We can’t do this, Anna,” he whispered, even as he became hypersensitive to her touch.

She pulled him close and once again, pressed her lips to his. He tried to push her away, grasping her by the shoulders, and for a moment, he thought he’d finally gotten through to her. She pulled back, before trailing kisses across his jaw and down his neck. With a half moan, half curse, he gave in.

Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Together-Boston-Springs-Contemporary-ebook/dp/B09432941B

About the Author:

Jennifer started telling herself stories as a little girl when she couldn’t fall asleep at night. Pretty soon, her head was filled with these stories and the characters that populated them. Even as an adult, she thinks about the characters and stories at night before she falls asleep or walking the dog. Eventually, she started writing them down. Her favorite stories to write are those with smart, sassy, independent heroines; handsome, strong and slightly vulnerable heroes; and her stories always end with happily ever after.

In the real world, she’s the mother of two amazing daughters and wife of one of the smartest men she knows. She believes humor is the only way to get through the day and does not believe in sharing her chocolate.

She writes contemporary romance, many of which feature Jewish characters in non-religious settings (#ownvoices). She’s published with The Wild Rose Press and all her books are available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Author Links:

Website: http://www.jenniferwilck.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jennifer-Wilck-201342863240160/

Newsletter: https://www.jenniferwilck.com/contact.html#newsletter

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JWilck

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjenniferwilck/

It’s been great having you with us today. Good luck with Better Together in Boston!