Once Upon a Valentine's is the perfect book to talk about on the day before Valentine's! This is the third and final book in my PTA Mom series. If you missed they other two, you can find them here! This is Carly's story. She's my accidental arsonist. Yes, that's a thing. And when she's partnered with an Erie cop for her community service, Sparks Fly. (I know, I know, that was bad, but I just couldn't help myself!)
What are people saying?
"An overcommitted and lovable but prickly heroine and a no-nonsense hero spar brilliantly in this sassy, tender, sometimes hilarious romance set in Jacobs's hometown of Erie, PA. Another winner from the author of Once Upon a Christmas." ~Library Journal
"After Carly burns a couch -- and the neighbor's shed -- she's court-sentenced to help steamy lawman Chuck teach fire safety classes in the schools. As things heat up with Chuck, Carly struggles to balance her responsibilities: her kids, her last semester of nursing classes and her PTA seat. And when Chuck isn't satisfied with keeping things casual, Carly gets in way over her head! Jacobs reminds readers that not having time to fall in love won't keep it from happening." ~Romantic Times BookClub
In other news, I've started my second Ceramics class. Keep an eye out for more My Novel Freshman Experience posts and pictures! And keep an eye on future newsletters...I have some fun giveaways and plans for the year! I was in the studio working a few weeks back, carving some clay spoons and had an idea for a short story. As my Valentine's gift to you all...it's free this week. (Those are my spoons on the cover.) You can grab a copy here...SPOONS.
I posted my 'gift' on FB yesterday and a friend said that giving spoons on Valentine's was a tradition. I found it on Huffington Post...
"One traditional romantic Welsh gift is a love spoon. As early as the 17th century, Welsh men carved intricate wooden spoons as a token of affection for the women they loved. Patterns and symbols were carved into these love spoons, each signifying a different meaning. A few examples include horseshoes, which stand for good luck; wheels, which symbolize support; and keys, which symbolize the keys to a man’s heart." You guessed it...I had geek glee all over the place!
That's it! Wishing you a wonderful Valentine's filled with spoons, good romance stories and lots and lots of love!
Holly
PS. Briar Hill Road is out in March. I'm so in love with this cover!
I posted my 'gift' on FB yesterday and a friend said that giving spoons on Valentine's was a tradition. I found it on Huffington Post...
"One traditional romantic Welsh gift is a love spoon. As early as the 17th century, Welsh men carved intricate wooden spoons as a token of affection for the women they loved. Patterns and symbols were carved into these love spoons, each signifying a different meaning. A few examples include horseshoes, which stand for good luck; wheels, which symbolize support; and keys, which symbolize the keys to a man’s heart." You guessed it...I had geek glee all over the place!
That's it! Wishing you a wonderful Valentine's filled with spoons, good romance stories and lots and lots of love!
Holly
PS. Briar Hill Road is out in March. I'm so in love with this cover!
5 comments:
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I have a miniature love spoon which was made in Wales
denise
I'd never heard of that until this story. It was a fun coincidence! You'll have to show me a pic of your spoon. It's a lovely tradition!
posted a picture on your facebook page.
Heading there now! Thanks!
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