Be My Valentino Sandra D Bricker

What's the book about:
Now that the whole truth has come out about her husband’s double life—including the fact that she and Jack were never legally married—Jessie is standing on her own for the first time in her life. As she struggles to put Adornments, her rental store for designer labels, on the map in Tinsel Town, her relationship with private investigator Danny Callahan gains momentum.

When she dresses a reluctant Danny in Valentino for undercover work at a formal affair, it’s him rather than her store that captures Hollywood’s notice. Danny, snapped by photogs, lands as the unlikely cover model on the front of L.A. Magazine. So much for inconspicuous. Will his popularity thwart her efforts to grow her business? Or worse, can Jessie afford to put her faith—and heart—into another relationship when she’s so obviously handicapped in the good judgment department?

My thoughts on the book:

New starts are never easy; there are lots of bumps in the road that get you to new starts and new chapters, as we quickly learned in book number one. Sometimes after you pick your self off you get knocked down again atleast thats how Jessie is feeling or so it seems. She seems to have everything right where she wants for now and is ready to move towards the future, when her ex husband Jack drops into her world ready to have his say and has not problem who he steps on to get there. 
Danny is really happy to continue this journey with Jessie we feel like they may have something really special going on but she can't seem to get a break and he's just not sure he knows what to do either. He never thought he would feel like this ever again. When Jessie and he run into his past for even just a minute he seems to have a few doubt of his own but he is off to help some good people get his head straight and see what the future holds for Jessie and him.

The plot and the storyline literally grab you and draw you from one page to the next and keep you there from the beginning of the book till the very end. You will find your self laughing and even some times crying. You find your self so drawn into the story you don't want to put the book, you want to no you need to know what happens and you find yourself really on the edge of your seat and then you get to the end and you just want more. If you read On a Ring and a Prayer (the first book) you find yourself catching up with some old friends and making new ones along in the journey.  I have to say hands down I will be telling everyone I know about this book, can’t wait for the rest of the series to come out. This book did not disappoint and you cannot go wrong with buy this book. The only bad thing is now I have to wait till book three comes out. But hey thats not such a bad thing right.

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Her other books coming out soon:

Sandra D. Bricker Interview "On a Ring and a Prayer" * THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED ENJOY THE INTERVIEW



Welcome all, thank you so much for stopping by.

Today I’m very lucky and honored to be interviewing Sandra D. Bricker author of the up and coming book of a  "On a Ring and a Prayer", also known for here series "An Emma Rae Creation".

Hi Sandra, thank you for agreeing to this interview, let’s go ahead and jump right in;

When did you decide to become a writer?

I'm pretty sure I've always known I was going to write. Even from a very young age, I enjoyed creating stories and characters. But I don't think I realized I could actually make a career out of it until I was in my early twenties.

Which writers inspire you?

SO MANY! Some of my contemporary peers in romantic fiction blow me away, like Kristin Billerbeck, Eva Marie Everson and Robin Jones Gunn. I also love to read Frank Peretti, James Patterson, and Rebecca York... As you can see, I'm really moved by good storytelling.

What is the hardest thing about writing?

The disconnect between publishing at last and making an actual living above the poverty level.

What is the easiest thing about writing?

Well, what's really easy about it is this: When God puts a call on your life - whether it's writing fiction, building skyscrapers or teaching children - once it really digs in and you know it's your purpose, everything about it becomes a little easier.

I just love how your books can be deep and funny all at the same time, I find myself laughing and crying. When you are writing your book are you trying to put yourself in the shoes of the reader and hope for this kind of experience?

Not while I'm writing it, no. While I'm writing, I'm busy putting myself in the shoes of the characters. It's not until I do the first set of revisions that I start thinking about how to make the experience as rewarding as possible for my readers. I'm blessed in a way that a lot of writers aren't; I've gotten to know my readers pretty well. So giving them the pay-off I know they're looking for becomes a main objective for me.

When you set out to write your book what kind of audience are you looking to reach?

Even though I do think about my readers, I don't write directly to them. My main goal is to just tell a really fun, uplifting, believable, and thought-provoking story.

What inspired you to write this Series?

Post-Emma Rae, I started wondering if I had anything else to say that would be so well-received or entertaining as they were. When Jessie first came to mind, it was because I understood her plight. My former life in Hollywood as a publicist plays a huge part in impacting the outcome of the story.

Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character from your most recent book?

My casting for the Jessie Stanton series came to me within the first two chapters of the first book. Jessie is a young version of Tiffani Thiessen, and Danny has never been anyone to me except Josh Holloway.

My Favorite character in On a ring and a prayer is Stephanie, I just love her. Do you have a favorite character in this series and if so who and why?

When you say Stephanie, do you mean Danny's friend Steph?  She's spectacular, isn't she? My favorite character is definitely Danny. He's so cool and unassuming, and he really has his head on straight in terms of his past and its impact on his present, particularly where his faith is concerned. He and Jessie's grandfather were so much fun to write.

  Your right I do Just love Danny, he has such a heart of gold and he is easy to like a lot!

Tells us a little about the book and the books you write for someone who is new to your books.

Starting with Rise & Shine last year, I began transitioning from a "Laugh-Out-Loud" brand of romantic comedy to a meatier "Live-Out-Loud" brand that allows me to go deeper with my characters and plots.

Here's the summary for this book (On a Ring and a Prayer):

Twelve years of marriage, 4,000 square feet of dream house and a handsome husband. Jessie Stanton has it all. Until one fateful afternoon anyway when she notices her BMW bouncing by the window at the end of a tow truck hook. The whirling tornado that cuts down the life she’s built over the last dozen years drops her to the sandy beach of Malibu with a thud, penniless and alone. When all she has left are the designer labels in her closet and the dreamy Neil Lane rock on her finger, Jessie reluctantly turns to a beach bum/private investigator for answers as she tries to rebuild her life On a Ring & a Prayer.



I personally know you are currently writing book two for this series (cause I hounded you about it on Facebook...) what is one thing you can share with us about a glance into the next book?

I have actually completed Be My Valentino, and now I'm working on finishing up the series with the third and final book.

Here's a summary for Be My Valentino:

Now that the whole truth has come out about her husband’s double life, the woman formerly known as Jessie Hart-Stanton is standing on her own for the first time in her life. Adornments “ her rental store for all things LUX “ has become the place to be for D-List stylists and wannabe celebs who can't afford their own designer labels. As Amber and Jessie struggle to put the store on the map in Tinsel Town, Jessie’s relationship with private investigator Danny Callahan takes a dramatic turn. But Jessie can’t afford to put her faith (and heart) into another relationship when she’s so obviously handicapped in the good judgment department, and she has no intention of taking a knee and committing to his God “ the same God who let her spend twelve years being conned by Jack Stanton. She pours herself into making Adornments a success but it isn’t until she dresses a reluctant Danny in Valentino for undercover work at a formal affair that Hollywood takes notice. It seems Danny has been plucked out of the crowd, snapped by photogs, and lands as the unlikely cover model on the front of Hollywood Daily Magazine.

How many books are you planning for this series?

There will be three books in the series. Book 2 is titled Be My Valentino, and it releases this fall. Then Book 3 is tentatively titled From Bags to Riches, due out next spring.

Sandra, thank you so much again for taking the time to do this interview. It’s been so fun not only reading this book but having a chance to sit down and ask you questions.

You can find and catch up with Sandra:

Website:www.SandraDBricker.com

Facebook: facebook.com/SandraDBricker

Twitter:@sandiebricker

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 Other great books By Sandra D. Bricker:

On ring and a Prayer -Sandra D. Bricker

What's the book about:

In a city where everything is gorgeous and expensive, can Jessie Stanton survive on pennies and prayers?Twelve years of marriage, 4,000 square feet of dream house, and a handsome husband. Jessie Stanton has it all… until one fateful afternoon when she notices her BMW bouncing by the window behind a tow truck. Her husband has gone, and he’s taken it all. The whirling tornado that cuts down the life she’s built drops Jessie onto the sandy beach of Malibu with a thud, penniless and alone. When all she’s left with are the designer labels in her closet and the dreamy Neil Lane rock on her finger, Jessie tries to make ends meet by pawning her prized ring to fund a new business venture: a small shop where her designer duds and shimmering accessories are temporarily leased out to Southern California women with champagne tastes but root beer realities. As Jessie tries to rebuild, she realizes she can’t move on, not without answers. Reluctantly, Jessie turns to beach bum/private investigator Danny Callahan for help. But is she staking her future success and happiness…on a ring and a prayer?

My thoughts on the book:

New starts are never easy; there are lots of bumps in the road that get you to new starts and new chapters. Sometimes you have to just pick yourself up and dust yourself off.  Not everyone can relate with the rich and famous but everyone can relate to being betrayed by someone you love and care for so deeply. Jessie is no different she is strong and seems to have a lot going for her. When her life crashes around her she is forced to come face to face with choice that can’t be easy for most of us. The plot and the storyline literally grab you and draw you from one page to the next and keep you there from the beginning of the book till the very end. With each character you feel like you could be friends or know someone in like that. I have to say hands down I will be telling everyone I know about this book, can’t wait for the rest of the series to come out. This book did not disappoint and you cannot go wrong with buy this book.

My Thoughts on each of the main characters in the book:

• Daniel- free-spirited fun loving surfer guy with a heart to help others and a love for God
• Amber-a go-getting risk taker with a lot of love and spirit you just want to be around her
• Stephanie- (I want to be her when I grow up) she seems like a no non sense person with a lot of value in life and friends
• Piper- a loyal friend, sweet, loving and full of spirit, a true friend
• Jessie- head strong lets nothing in life stop her, has a big heart but a broken spirit.
• Riggs- Friend to everyone a big hearted guy with a lot of spirit, not very vocal about things and life
• Frank- A fun loving friend who thinks he should be loved and honored by everyone who comes in contact with him and everyone needs to know he is that and will not be ignored. 
• Grampy- The most loving person with a big heart of gold who wants the best for all in his life but knows that life is not always sunshine and roses.
  

  
  

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Rise and Shine by Sandra Bricker

What this book is about:

     Shannon Malone thought she’d found her happy ending when she married Edmund Ridgeway, but a diving accident on there honeymoon left her in a coma. 

    Fast forward ten years Shannon makes up to find out she is now 30 and  Edmund has died of cancer and the world has continued with out her and she now has a lot of battles to fight as well as getting caught up in a world she no longer knows. Her Doctor Daniel Petros and her 3 loving aunts are ready to help her learn everything she miss. But the mean time she can’t seem to figure out this new world: cell phones, tablets and dealing with the loss of her husband. She finds one friend are corky hound dog who appears out of no where and she just knows he's hers. All the while she also struggles with reality and her favorite tv show, whats her past and whats her tv reality. She is also faced with one memory she just knows she doesn't want to deal with Edmund’s sister Millicent.

   All the while she is building a friendship with her way cute Dr. Will she be able to over look some of the past and move into the feature and find love again? Will Daniel’s kiss finally wake her once and for all or will the reality be to much for her to take? 

Join Shannon and her friends and family as she rediscovers who she is and where she is going!

My Review of this Book:

Sandra has done it again and you will not be disappointed. Sandra has got to the heart of the matter and gets you sucked in right away and all you can do is enjoy it and hope it doesn't end.This modern day Sleep Beauty is just so cute. I wasn't even through the book all the way when I knew I wanted to read this again and wanted to tell just about anyone who would listen about the book. I love how the characters could be a friend or some one you meet in real life. The story is so life like that you wonder if it really has ever happened and you find yourself including the characters in your prayer list at night. I love how Sandie can make you laugh and cry and leave you still wanting more.

If you have never read any of Sandie's book grab this one and I know you will want to read all of her other books.You are always guaranteed to Laugh in everyone of her books. Each one of her books have character and is very enjoyable and something you will not want to miss out on.

I would give this book a Five star for sure.




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If the Shoe Fits Sandra D. Bricker

 

 

Ok so I had the chance this week to read a really good book. I say that because I am not big on fairy tales there all the same to me. This book was presented as a modern day Fairy Tale.

 

About the book:

   Julianne starts looking for her prince charming since she was a little girl.  She also struggles with the pressure of dealing with everything being thrown at her. And trying to prove that she can handle love. She grew up with the boy next store, and Will and her decided to open up their own Law firm. On the way to court one day she just misses and accident and she believes she has now found her prince Charming. When she tries to follow him to find out who he is disappears and all she finds is a work boot on the side of the road. So she sets out to find who he is and sets her mind that this is the "prince" God has for her. But what she doesn't realize is her "prince" is right in front of her face but she is to stubborn to prove a point to see it. Julianne is on a collision course with God's perfect plan for her life...if only she could open her eyes and see it before it's too late. Go on this journey with Julianne and Will and their funny bunch of Friends and Family and you will not regret it.

 

My thoughts:

This author has always done an amazing job with her books and this one is no less different as she holds you till the end. At no point do you feel like on no here is another story same story line with just different names. Sandie Bricker has kept it real and you can see this can happen in real life. This is a book you will not regret reading or buying this book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!!

 

 

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This book comes out as of June 1st and please go to FB and like the authors page to get your updated information on this book and many others.

 

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