Welcome to Christian
Bookshelf Reviews, Lara!! Will you tell us a little about yourself?
I’m a romance novelist, happily
married mother of 3. I have a 16 year-old daughter and 14 year-old twin boys.
What is your
novel, Remember Me, about?
Tess is an ER nurse whose latest
patient just happens to be the man who dumped her at the altar. However, he’s
been in a car accident and can’t remember anything, including who Tess is or
the fact that they have a history together.
When did you
first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I’ve always been a writer. I kept
journals as a kid and wrote short stories on a typewriter my mom set up for me
in my room. Writing is how I process the world around me.
What would you
say is your most interesting writing quirk?
Where do you
like to write?
In my office. I can focus completely
that way without distraction.
What do you
like to do when you're not writing?
Hang out with my kids and my hubby.
Movies, great TV. Read, of course. ☺ Dinner parties with friends. Coffee
dates to journal and people watch.
What is your
favorite genre to read and why?
Romance. I like knowing the ending
is a happy one, but I love to read the journey it takes the two main characters
to get there.
What is your least
favorite genre to read?
Probably Science Fiction.
Is there a
place you'd like to visit, but haven’t yet?
Australia
Do you have a
favorite Bible verse?
Micah 6:8 – Do justly, love mercy,
walk humbly with God. ☺
Do you have a
favorite song and/or movie?
Oh! That’s tough. So many choices.
And I am a music and movie fan, big time. I love country music. I get a lot of
story ideas from country songs. And I love mystery movies – ones that make you
think.
What is your
favorite holiday?
Christmas.
What is your
favorite season and why is it your fav?
I love the fall. I like how the air
gets crisp and cool and the leaves change color. I’m a cold weather girl so I
love coats and scarves and curling up by the fire to read.
Some
this-or-that questions:
Snowstorms or
Thunderstorms? Snowstorms
Chocolate or
Vanilla? Chocolate
Tea or
Coffee? Tea
Call or
Text? Either. But I’m a big texter ☺
Cats or Dogs? Dogs
Early-bird or
Night-owl? Night-owl
Introvert or
Extrovert? Extrovert
Facebook or
Twitter? Oh my. I like them both for
different reasons. I also dislike them for different reasons as well. ☺
Mystery or
Romance? Romance
Sneakers or
Sandals? Sneakers
Are you
currently working on any new novels? If so, could you give us a
hint?
Get To Me, Book 2 in my Men of Honor
series, will be out Spring of 2015.
Right now I’m plotting and starting
Rescue Me, Book 3 in the series, due out Winter of 2015. It’s set at Christmas.
Thank you so
much for being here! Is there anything else you’d like to tell readers and
where can we find you on the web? I do
love chatting with readers. Follow me on goodreads, facebook, and/or twitter
and I’d love to chat. ☺
Website:
www.laramvanhulzen.com
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/laravanhulzen
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/laravanhulzen
Goodreads:
http://bit.ly/1rvUsxW
Book Blurb
Detective
Ben Russo is in trouble.
He just can’t remember why.
When a car accident lands
Ben in the hospital, he can’t recall anything about his life. What he does know
is he’s enchanted by a tiny nurse named Tess, but can’t shake the feeling
they’re both in danger.
After being left at the
altar, Tess Jansenn moves to a new town and starts over. When her ex-fiancé, Ben, shows up in the ER where she works with no memory of her,
she must decide – tell Ben who he is or let him remember on his own.
Can Tess forgive and forget
what drove them apart, and when Ben remembers, will the consequences of his
choices make it too late for love?
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After reading the blurb about lawman Ben and nurse Tess this story has me intrigued. Throw into the mix Ben having amnesia after a car accident snd then showing up at the same hospital that his jilted ex-fiance works at makes for a really great souding story I would love to read.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, thank you for the wonderful interview with Lara. I love the idea of her "Men of Honor" series. I would love to read Remember Me.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting premise and it made me question what I would do. Forgive and open myself up to the possibility of being hurt again if his memory came back?
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like the premise of this book already! Now I have to add this to my TBR pile so that I can find out what kind of danger the detective is in. Thanks for the interview and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting plot. How difficult it would be to love someone and then realize they don't remember you. Maybe it would it be better to put the painful memories behind and focus on creating new ones. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.
ReplyDeleteit's hard to imagine not knowing/remembering who you are, but I know it happens! Sounds like an intriguing story.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the interview and the book looks great !
ReplyDeleteThank you
Hi Melanie. I like the title and cover of Lara's book. I like that she loves country music. My kind of girl. I don't care for the cold weather. I freeze too easily. But glad we have warm coats when lots of folks don't. I even get cold when I have to use my AC. Must be cold hearted. :) I liked the interview. Love learning about the author. Lara is new to me. Thanks for a chance to win her book.
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New author for me. And I would love to read this~
ReplyDeleteHi Lara & Melanie, the blurb to Remember Me is great. Would love to read it. Thank you for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to meet a new author, and this book sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it may end up being a nice romance.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds very interesting, I'll add it stride away to my to-read-shelf at goodreads. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great story! Can't wait to read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
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