My Just Fab purse is great, but today I’m
going to talk about my travel purse. Okay, I’ll admit, not the prettiest
handbag in world, but to me it represents travel and a little bit of adventure.
I purchased the handbag at CAA, the Canadian equivalent of AAA, shortly before
my husband and I went on river cruise in France in 2014. It’s got a long
adjustable strap that I can wear across my body, which leaves my hands free. There’s
a little lock on the top zipper which acts as a deterrent to anyone trying to
stick their hand into my purse. We’d heard so much about pickpockets in Paris
that I wanted to be prepared. The inside has several pockets and zippered
compartments, and even a tiny LED light attached to a cord. I’ve never used it,
but I suppose it would come in handy for finding a keyhole or an ignition. I
just think it’s cool.
Last year I used the handbag in June when we
drove to Minneapolis to see Tom Petty in concert. It was a fabulous concert,
and sadly, one of Tom Petty’s last. Then in September my trusty handbag
accompanied me on our trip to Nova Scotia. As they say, don’t leave home
without it.
I’m hoping for many more opportunities to go
on adventures with my handbag. Maybe back to Paris, or perhaps a couple of
weeks in Hawaii during a long Canadian winter. Yes, I think Hawaii. Handbag and
I could use some warm ocean breezes. Aloha!
She can’t live with one more
lie. He can’t tell the truth.
Harper
Lindquist is convinced she’s found the answer to her financial prayers. Unless
she pours cash into crumbling Solace Lake Lodge, she’ll lose her family’s
legacy. Her would-be savior arrives in the middle of a Minnesota blizzard and
she’s determined to prove to her reluctant, and trapped, financier the lodge is
a sound investment. But Harper isn’t completely honest with him. And she has no
idea the lake is hiding secrets of its own.
Ethan James is a liar, but his money is very real. He isn’t convinced a broken-down inn is a smart investment opportunity. But the more he understands Harper’s dreams and desires, the more he wants to be the man to make them come true. The trauma in both their pasts means neither can fully trust the other. They must find the courage to love, to trust, and to accept, or yesterday’s sorrows will keep them apart.
Ethan James is a liar, but his money is very real. He isn’t convinced a broken-down inn is a smart investment opportunity. But the more he understands Harper’s dreams and desires, the more he wants to be the man to make them come true. The trauma in both their pasts means neither can fully trust the other. They must find the courage to love, to trust, and to accept, or yesterday’s sorrows will keep them apart.
Though he was sure Harper didn’t realize he was THE
Mr. Hainstock, he wondered what kind of relationship they’d have if he didn’t
represent the accomplishment of her most cherished dreams. If he was still an
ordinary working stiff, living from paycheck to paycheck, would she have the
time of day for him? He couldn’t help feeling used, like he was nothing to her
without the money.
Yet, her happiness meant everything to
him. If rebuilding the lodge and turning it into a viable business again would
make her happy, then that’s what he’d do.
More fool him.
He hated lying to her, but he was so
deep into this lie he couldn’t find his way out. He couldn’t hide his true
identity from her forever. Eventually, she’d figure it out. Or someone would
tell her.
Cold fear twisted his gut. When she
discovered the truth, would she be angry at him for lying and want him out of
her life? Or would she throw herself at him, tossing aside her former concern
about mixing business with a personal relationship?
Ethan didn’t know which scenario he
feared most.
Find LIES AND SOLACE at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079TDDSY4
4 comments:
Jana, happy Monday! When it comes to handbags, I have my "every day" bag, and my "evening out" bag, and that's pretty much it. But, speaking of handbags, I really like that bag in your photo.
Glad to know I'm not the only gal not so into bags! Good luck with your book.
Hi, Linda, Angela, and Jana! I didn't have many handbags for a long time. A blue, black, and brown clutches and an evening bag I paid $2.00 for at a flea market. Friends have given me bags. I've found some for next to nothing at all kinds of sales. And rarely do I throw any away. But I have.
I'm like you. I don't have many handbags... alright I have two. But I certainly know how important it is to have one where you can stuff a book or ereader! You are right about never knowing when you have a moment to read! All the best with your book!
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