Maddie James Book Club

What happens when four writers who love romance get together and create a town, the people who live in it, and the stories of those people's lives? You get Legend, Tennessee - where four women from different backgrounds find purpose, love - and their future - in a town intent on preserving its past.

Ladies of Legend:  Finding Home is an anthology including four novellas:

Bed, Breakfast, and You, by Maddie James ...  Suzie Schul finds home only when the "fling" she had many months earlier shows up with a plan on her B&B doorstep. 

And in this anthology she is joined by four other fabulous authors!

Claiming the Legend, by Janet Eaves...  Lilly Peach is running from something so frightening it finally takes a whole town to cover her back.

Midnight in Legend, TN, by Magdalena Scott...  Lovely Midnight Shelby finds Legend on the Internet after becoming tired of being one of her now ex-husband's "beautiful things."

The Reunion Game, by Jan Scarbrough...  Plain Jane Smith reunites with her long lost love by playing a game of "bait and switch" with her famous twin sister.

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What might it be like if you were the last blue-eyed woman? Let's talk about it. This novella is set in 2097. The races are merging. And Cyan Seye is literally the last of a dying breed.  If it were you, what would you do?

Coming December 2007! 

BLUE

(a novella)

by Maddie James

Cyan Seye is on the run.  She is the last blue-eyed, Caucasian woman known to exist in the year 2077. Her father has just been murdered and suddenly her safe and sequestered life no longer exists.

Devin McCrae, a Mulatto, is her protector.  Hired by her father to see Cyan to a safe place called Betatakin, it is his mission to see to her father's dying wish.

Running from the government, the Underground, and hidden forces aligning against them, Devin and Cyan begin a frantic journey for safety.  Cyan's life is totally in Devin's hands, while his life depends on getting them both safely to Betatakin.  Relying solely on each other, trust becomes a critical factor.  But trusting Devin is no easy feat for Cyan — especially since her protector and her father’s murderer are one in the same.

THE CURSE is my upcoming release in November. I'd love to start some discussion about the book. I call it time-travel suspense. There is an 18th century man, a 21st century woman, a pirate who isn't sure in which time he is supposed to reside. What would you like to know about THE CURSE?

"I felt as if I lived every thrilling moment of THE CURSE.  Maddie James writes pulse-pounding suspense and riveting romance!" 

Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author  

Reviews

James' novel delivers a lovely romantic tale about true love and sacrifice…a pleasing story that will have readers ready for the next installment. ~ 3 Stars. Romantic Times Reviews

...beautifully written, sensual and emotional, this is a compelling read. ~ Five red roses. Red Roses Reviews

The Curse is one fast-paced book…a page turner…an intriguing story. Maddie James creates an astounding read that held me captivated to the end. This is a series I am most anxious to read and add to my bookshelf. ~ 4 cups. Coffee Time Romance

Coming November 2007! 

THE CURSE

By Maddie James

Book One in The Legend of Blackbeard's Chalice series... 

Jack Porter is in hot pursuit of his kidnapped wife.  Not an easy feat considering it is 1718 and the kidnapper is the notorious pirate, Edward Teach aka. Blackbeard.  Determined to rescue his wife, Hannah, and take the pirate’s head in the process, Jack sneaks aboard the pirate’s ship but is too late.  Hannah dies in his arms.

 Nearly 300 years later, Claire Winslow vacations on a secluded east coast island, where the image of a man walking the misty shore haunts her.  Then he comes to her one night, kisses her, and disappears.  The next night they make love and he tells her his name is Jack.  But did they really make love?  Or was it a dream?  And why did he call her Hannah?

The Curse sends Jack and Claire on a wild search through time for a powerful historical artifact – the silver-plated chalice made from Blackbeard’s skull.  This chalice holds the key to their destiny and their love.  Only with the chalice will they be able to reverse Blackbeard’s Curse.

Will they find it in time? Or are they destined to be parted by fate once more?

 

A dancer who can no longer dance? Who could resist reading her story...and about the man who is falling hard for her.

Falling for Grace
by Maddie James

Kensington Bouquet, # 55

Maddie James delivers a cozy little romance with a solid story and good pacing.
—Teresa Roebuck, Romantic Times on Falling for Grace (3 stars)

Heartwarming and tender, this novel will brighten many dreary afternoons in small town America. James shows special talent for traditional romance. Expect more from this author.
—Affaire de Coeur, on Falling for Grace (4 stars)

They weren’t looking for love…

The owner of a successful, sophisticated boutique called Romantically Yours, Gracie Hart’s nickname is the Diva of Romance. Who could have guessed that having once loved and lost, she has no intention of ever falling in love again, no matter how loudly her biological clock keeps ticking? Until, that is, her new tenants, Carson Price and his six-year-old daughter Izzie, arrive on the scene and proceed to wreak havoc in her life—and her heart! …but it found them anyway!

Single again and determined to stay that way, Carson Price has come to town looking for a new career, a new place to live, and a new way of life for little Isabella. When he rents both the shop next to Gracie’s, and the apartment above which adjoins hers, he has no idea that Gracie will become such a favorite of Izzie’s—or that he’ll find himself hoping the sexy shopkeeper will soon be romantically his!

Did you know that when I submitted this book to my editor, the setting was actually in a nudist colony in West Virginia? My editor loved the story but the setting had to go. Revising from W.Va to Jamaica was both fun and wacky!  I had a great time writing this one. Hope you enjoyed.


Crazy for You
by Maddie James

Kensington Bouquet # 14, 1999

Crazy for You by Maddie James is a wacky comedy with humorous scenes, good character development and snappy dialogue.
—Shannon Short, Romantic Times (3 stars)

Zany, funny, and delightful; Maddie James makes us crazy for her with her latest novel, Crazy for You.
—Affaire de Coeur

She’s Tofu; He’s Beefsteak

A lovely nineties-style flower child, Tasha Smith enjoys her laid-back life at the shop where she sells organic fruits and vegetables. But lately she’s been in a funk over a broken engagement. Determined to shake her blues, she heads down to a resort in sunny Jamaica, and amid the swaying palms, meets the most unlikely companion—a workaholic salesman who has no idea how sexy he looks in his Brooks Brothers suit…or out of it!

Ah...The Heartbreaker. One of my favorites set in the fictitious town of Freedom, Tennessee. I remember when my son helped me do a little plotting on the book. I think he was about 12. No wonder there is a teenage boy in the story!  Let me know what you think.
The Heartbreaker
by Kim Whalen aka Maddie James

Kensington Precious Gems # 118, 1998

As athletic director for the Parks Department, Lucki Stevenson spends most of her time coaching unruly teenagers instead of giving her heart a much-needed pep talk. And when Dr. Sam Kirk moves back to town, Lucki wants to forfeit the game of love completely! Sam broke her heart once before, but she won’t give him a chance to do it again…

New in Town is one hoot-in-anny of a small town romance. Have you read it? Tell me what you think.
New in Town
by Kim Whalen aka Maddie James
Kensington Precious Gems #169, 1998

Dr. Caleb Wyatt thought the peaceful little town of Greenfield looked like the perfect place to begin his veterinary practice...until the morning he opens the doors of his animal clinic. There's not a moment to waste. Mrs. Pierson's poodle has been looking for love in all the wrong places, there's a colicky calf complaining in the barn, and a feisty iguana. In short...chaos!

Until he hires the lovely and quite organized, Nora James. Will she organize herself right into his chaotic life?

Have you read TOGETHER? I'd love to hear what you think of my story. Feel free to start your discussion of the book by clicking on the speak link below. How did you like the opening?

Together
by Kim Whalen aka Maddie James

Kensington Precious Gems # 209, 1999

It’s been a decade since Garth Nash left the Triple ranch to become a rodeo star. Now he’s come back to pay his final respects to the man he’d loved like a father—and to console the girl he once considered a pesky tomboy. But there’s nothing pesky or boyish about Rilla Ray now. She’s a gorgeous, gutsy woman who knows exactly what she wants: to preserve the family ranch by winning big at the Cowgirl Classis—with Garth as her coach.

Have you read THE WILD WEST? If so, feel free to add a comment or discussion here by clicking on the speak link to make a comment or start a discussion!



The Wild West
by Kim Whalen aka Maddie James

Kensington Precious Gems # 101, 1997

Winner of the Calico Trails Cameo Award

Playing good sport to appease her best friend was one thing, but sophisticated Gail Martin was hardly equipped for a Colorado camping trip. Especially when their mountain guide was a rough-edged cowboy who was as untamed as the wilderness…

 

 

Let's talk about 'em. Of course, I'd prefer we'd talk about MY books, but heck, talking about any great books is okay by me. What are you reading right now? What books are in your TBR pile? What books are you waiting for? Drop by and let us all know and let's just talk.

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