Welcome!

I’m glad you’ve come to visit, and I hope you have fun!

You can learn more about the books here, of course—but this is also the place to check out the beautiful New Zealand locations you’ve read about, listen to Maori waiata (songs), watch rugby players doing their thing (or, let’s face it, just looking good), and find out why Kiwis are known for their sense of humor.

I hope the books, and the site, have brought a taste of New Zealand and a little extra romance into your life. Because we all deserve a bit of fun and a dash of spice now and then! Thanks for visiting and reading—I appreciate each one of you—and be sure to check out my Facebook and Twitter posts for even more good stuff.

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Latest Books

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WELCOME TO PARADISE

Posted on 3.13.13

The Kincaids, Book One They’re going to party like it’s 1885. Mira Walker is hoping that competing on a “living history” reality show will give her what’s missing from her real life. Maybe she’ll get closer to her boyfriend, who hasn’t been all that nice to her lately. Get fired [...]

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Just for Fun

JUST FOR FUN

Posted on 11.23.12

Escape to New Zealand #4 What if the person who broke your heart turned out to be the only one who could mend it? Nic Wilkinson is a responsible, organized, disciplined rugby player at the top of his game. Emma Martens is a sometimes-scattered, often-emotional, and always-broke would-be designer with [...]

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Just for Now

JUST FOR NOW

Posted on 8.28.12

Escape to New Zealand #3 There’s no place like home . . . For teacher Jenna McKnight, nothing spells “heartbreak” like finding her husband with somebody else–in her bed. Clearly, it’s time to reinvent herself. A new body, a new city, and a new job later, she’s done just that. [...]

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Enter to win signed books PLUS a gift card!

Enter to Win Signed Books Plus a Gift Card!

Posted on 5.16.13

a Rafflecopter giveaway Well, it’s Giveaway Time again, and this time I have TWO prizes. To run along with my “Welcome to Paradise’ blog tour, I’m giving away signed copies of all four “Escape to New Zealand” books, PLUS a $10 Amazon gift card (to buy more books, of course!) [...]

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Whats on the Bookshelf review of Just for Fun

“What’s On the Bookshelf” Reviews “Welcome to Paradise”

Posted on 5.16.13

Here’s a really nice review of “Welcome to Paradise” to kick off my blog tour! “This is one reality TV show you don’t want to miss.” Thanks, Jen!

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POKAREKARE ANA

Posted on 8.28.12

New Zealand’s unofficial national anthem.  Koti sings this to Kate in the car in “Just Good Friends.” Sung here by Kiri Te Kanawa plus chorus, with gorgeous New Zealand images. Click the “Interactive Transcript” button below the screen for lyrics and/or translation.

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