Tidal Patterns is my first book in the sweet genre of romance fiction. I’d been considering writing a story in this clean and wholesome division for some time. But it took the right combination of story and the push to challenge myself to make me go for it.

Writing this love story, I had to push deeper into the characters’ emotions and internal conflict. I also challenged myself to write the first draft and edit the novel in a tight time frame to submit it to the So You Think You Can Write competition (and it ended up in the Top 25).

And I think  my writing is now the better for all of these reasons. I’ve continued to work on other projects (and am currently editing) and have continued to keep myself on a tight schedule to stay accountable. I now consider my characters’ motivations more thoughtfully and am developing far more three dimensional people.

Tidal Patterns is up on the Kindle Scout website and if you get a chance to check it out and nominate my book (sign in with your Amazon account), I’d be forever grateful. I’m so proud of this book and can’t wait to publish it. And if you nominate it and it’s selected, you’ll receive a free copy.

As I’m wrapping up the True North series, I’ve already begun to think of my next projects and I’m excited to announce that I’ll be writing two sequels to Tidal Patterns (a shorter novella and another full-length novel).

In case you haven’t checked this out yet…

Tidal Patterns, my sweet romance, is up on the Kindle Scout website. If you get the chance to nominate it (and maybe even spread the word ;), I’d really appreciate it. I’m excited for the opportunity to work with Kindle Press on another book and need your help to make that happen!

I’ve updated the cover for publication and think it captures the fun, romantic spirit of the book. Let me know what you think! And you can nominate Tidal Patterns here.

Back to Us by Teresa Roman

*This book is a 2015 Kindle Scout winner, available for free on Kindle Unlimited

Blurb: Abandoned by her parents at fourteen, Jessica knows what it means to struggle. She’s vowed that getting her degree is the only thing she has time for, until a summer internship brings Justin into her life.

But Justin has scars of his own. A tour of duty in Afghanistan has left him with wounds. A medical discharge from the Navy leaves Justin struggling to make sense of his new reality. Then he meets Jessica; but can the two of them leave their pain in the past and make a future together?

My review-4 stars

Back to Us follows college student Jessica as she works a summer tutoring job. Some initial chemistry with a co-worker takes a while to develop, but when it does the love story is both touching and redemptive. Twists and turns keep you guessing what will come next, but Teresa Roman delivers a satisfying ending. Can’t wait to read what’s next from this talented author.

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PS-Tidal Patterns, my sweet romance, is up on Kindle Scout. Come check it out here. If you nominate it and it’s selected for publication with Kindle Press, you get a free copy.