Stealing Jason WIlde by Dee Ernst

After her divorce, librarian Annie Reynolds thought she’d closed the book on love for good—it just wasn’t part of her safe, comfortable routine. But if there’s anyplace she can relax and have a little fun, it’s Dune Road, where she and her closest girlfriends return for their annual getaway in the Hamptons. She knows it’s just what she needs to escape her empty nest (and empty bed).

A chance encounter with a ruggedly handsome local promises Annie just that. But when one of her friends turns a simple flirtation with B-list movie star Jason Wilde into seduction—and Jason accidentally mixes a few drinks and his back-pain medicine—the ladies end up with a very high-profile houseguest. The media calls it a kidnapping, and before long, the FBI is on the hunt.

Soon the ladies’ tame little trip has turned into the adventure of a lifetime. But will this case of mistaken misdoing sabotage Annie’s second chance at love, or will she have the confidence to take matters into her own hands to find her happily ever after?

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Stealing Jason WIlde by Dee Ernst

After her divorce, librarian Annie Reynolds thought she’d closed the book on love for good—it just wasn’t part of her safe, comfortable routine. But if there’s anyplace she can relax and have a little fun, it’s Dune Road, where she and her closest girlfriends return for their annual getaway in the Hamptons. She knows it’s just what she needs to escape her empty nest (and empty bed).

A chance encounter with a ruggedly handsome local promises Annie just that. But when one of her friends turns a simple flirtation with B-list movie star Jason Wilde into seduction—and Jason accidentally mixes a few drinks and his back-pain medicine—the ladies end up with a very high-profile houseguest. The media calls it a kidnapping, and before long, the FBI is on the hunt.

Soon the ladies’ tame little trip has turned into the adventure of a lifetime. But will this case of mistaken misdoing sabotage Annie’s second chance at love, or will she have the confidence to take matters into her own hands to find her happily ever after?

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Stealing Jason WIlde by Dee Ernst

After her divorce, librarian Annie Reynolds thought she’d closed the book on love for good—it just wasn’t part of her safe, comfortable routine. But if there’s anyplace she can relax and have a little fun, it’s Dune Road, where she and her closest girlfriends return for their annual getaway in the Hamptons. She knows it’s just what she needs to escape her empty nest (and empty bed).

A chance encounter with a ruggedly handsome local promises Annie just that. But when one of her friends turns a simple flirtation with B-list movie star Jason Wilde into seduction—and Jason accidentally mixes a few drinks and his back-pain medicine—the ladies end up with a very high-profile houseguest. The media calls it a kidnapping, and before long, the FBI is on the hunt.

Soon the ladies’ tame little trip has turned into the adventure of a lifetime. But will this case of mistaken misdoing sabotage Annie’s second chance at love, or will she have the confidence to take matters into her own hands to find her happily ever after?

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

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Stealing Jason WIlde by Dee Ernst

After her divorce, librarian Annie Reynolds thought she’d closed the book on love for good—it just wasn’t part of her safe, comfortable routine. But if there’s anyplace she can relax and have a little fun, it’s Dune Road, where she and her closest girlfriends return for their annual getaway in the Hamptons. She knows it’s just what she needs to escape her empty nest (and empty bed).

A chance encounter with a ruggedly handsome local promises Annie just that. But when one of her friends turns a simple flirtation with B-list movie star Jason Wilde into seduction—and Jason accidentally mixes a few drinks and his back-pain medicine—the ladies end up with a very high-profile houseguest. The media calls it a kidnapping, and before long, the FBI is on the hunt.

Soon the ladies’ tame little trip has turned into the adventure of a lifetime. But will this case of mistaken misdoing sabotage Annie’s second chance at love, or will she have the confidence to take matters into her own hands to find her happily ever after?

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

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Stealing Jason WIlde by Dee Ernst

After her divorce, librarian Annie Reynolds thought she’d closed the book on love for good—it just wasn’t part of her safe, comfortable routine. But if there’s anyplace she can relax and have a little fun, it’s Dune Road, where she and her closest girlfriends return for their annual getaway in the Hamptons. She knows it’s just what she needs to escape her empty nest (and empty bed).

A chance encounter with a ruggedly handsome local promises Annie just that. But when one of her friends turns a simple flirtation with B-list movie star Jason Wilde into seduction—and Jason accidentally mixes a few drinks and his back-pain medicine—the ladies end up with a very high-profile houseguest. The media calls it a kidnapping, and before long, the FBI is on the hunt.

Soon the ladies’ tame little trip has turned into the adventure of a lifetime. But will this case of mistaken misdoing sabotage Annie’s second chance at love, or will she have the confidence to take matters into her own hands to find her happily ever after?

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

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A Mother's Day Murder by Dee Ernst

Mt. Abrams was the kind of small, quiet town where, as any of its residents would tell you, nothing ever happened.  That was why Ellie Rocca loved living there, even if her ex-husband did not.

But even small towns had secrets, as Ellie discovered when Lacey Mitchell suddenly disappeared.  Ellie caught Lacey’s husband in a lie, and one small discovery led to another until it became apparent that nothing about the Mitchell’s was quite what it seemed.

Mother’s Day was just around the corner.  With a sexy detective on the case, and Ellie and her friends getting closer to the truth, can Lacey Mitchell be found in time to enjoy the day with her sons?  Or was something more deadly going on?

This novella is 35K words, the first in the Mt. Abrams Mystery Series

 

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INTERVIEW: Dee Ernst

FU: Your Amazon bio explains how you got into writing romance, what inspired you to write mysteries?

DE: I’ve always loved mysteries - I’ve probably read more of those than any other genre. But I knew that writing one was going to be much harder for me that a rom-com. However, I couple of years ago, I got a story idea in my head that could only be used in a mystery. When I was thinking about a series, that idea came back to me, so I thought I’d finally give mysteries a try. It’s been much harder than I thought it would be - it’s not just about killing somebody and working backwards!

FU:  I've seen that you've experienced a degree of ageism with publishers.  Specifically, you write about more mature characters rather than the typical twenty-somethings but the publishers seem less than enthusiastic about it. How do you deal with this?  What advice do you have for authors wanting to follow your lead?

DE: I deal with this by self-publishing, and why I am so happy to be working with Amazon imprints. I know my audience, and I know how happy they are to read about women their own age. My advice to other writers — if you’ve found an audience that appreciates your work, don’t throw them over for some editor in NYC.

FU: You've written so many books.  Which is your favourite and why?

DE: Better Off Without Him is my fave, not just because it is my most successful thus far, but because it was the book that helped me find my voice and my audience.

FU:  They say that every character has some of the author in him/her.  Which of your characters is most like you?  In what way?

DE:  They kind of all are. They have my sense of humor, and my attitude that you can’t take yourself too seriously. All my characters are unmarried, and I’m happily married, so if I ever write about a character celebrating 30 happy years, that’s the one that will be most like me!

FU:  You have a new book coming out soon. Can you tell us a bit about that? What else is on the horizon?  What are your new projects?

DE:  The Mt. Abrams series is my first series, my first novellas, and my first attempt at mysteries. That’s a whole lot to deal with, but so far the feedback has been very positive. I also have a Lake Union book coming out in June that’s more my usual style - older characters, great friendships, a little romance - but it also happens to be very much of a ‘caper’. These ladies find themselves wrapped up in a fake kidnapping, and have to figure out how to save their butts. I had a blast writing it, and I’m really happy with how it turned out.

FU: Thank you for chatting with us!

DE: Thanks so much - these are actually great questions!

   

A Mother's Day Murder by Dee Ernst

Mt. Abrams was the kind of small, quiet town where, as any of its residents would tell you, nothing ever happened.  That was why Ellie Rocca loved living there, even if her ex-husband did not.

But even small towns had secrets, as Ellie discovered when Lacey Mitchell suddenly disappeared.  Ellie caught Lacey’s husband in a lie, and one small discovery led to another until it became apparent that nothing about the Mitchell’s was quite what it seemed.

Mother’s Day was just around the corner.  With a sexy detective on the case, and Ellie and her friends getting closer to the truth, can Lacey Mitchell be found in time to enjoy the day with her sons?  Or was something more deadly going on?

This novella is 35K words, the first in the Mt. Abrams Mystery Series

 

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INTERVIEW: Dee Ernst

FU: Your Amazon bio explains how you got into writing romance, what inspired you to write mysteries?

DE: I’ve always loved mysteries - I’ve probably read more of those than any other genre. But I knew that writing one was going to be much harder for me that a rom-com. However, I couple of years ago, I got a story idea in my head that could only be used in a mystery. When I was thinking about a series, that idea came back to me, so I thought I’d finally give mysteries a try. It’s been much harder than I thought it would be - it’s not just about killing somebody and working backwards!

FU:  I've seen that you've experienced a degree of ageism with publishers.  Specifically, you write about more mature characters rather than the typical twenty-somethings but the publishers seem less than enthusiastic about it. How do you deal with this?  What advice do you have for authors wanting to follow your lead?

DE: I deal with this by self-publishing, and why I am so happy to be working with Amazon imprints. I know my audience, and I know how happy they are to read about women their own age. My advice to other writers — if you’ve found an audience that appreciates your work, don’t throw them over for some editor in NYC.

FU: You've written so many books.  Which is your favourite and why?

DE: Better Off Without Him is my fave, not just because it is my most successful thus far, but because it was the book that helped me find my voice and my audience.

FU:  They say that every character has some of the author in him/her.  Which of your characters is most like you?  In what way?

DE:  They kind of all are. They have my sense of humor, and my attitude that you can’t take yourself too seriously. All my characters are unmarried, and I’m happily married, so if I ever write about a character celebrating 30 happy years, that’s the one that will be most like me!

FU:  You have a new book coming out soon. Can you tell us a bit about that? What else is on the horizon?  What are your new projects?

DE:  The Mt. Abrams series is my first series, my first novellas, and my first attempt at mysteries. That’s a whole lot to deal with, but so far the feedback has been very positive. I also have a Lake Union book coming out in June that’s more my usual style - older characters, great friendships, a little romance - but it also happens to be very much of a ‘caper’. These ladies find themselves wrapped up in a fake kidnapping, and have to figure out how to save their butts. I had a blast writing it, and I’m really happy with how it turned out.

FU: Thank you for chatting with us!

DE: Thanks so much - these are actually great questions!

    

A Mother's Day Murder by Dee Ernst

Mt. Abrams was the kind of small, quiet town where, as any of its residents would tell you, nothing ever happened.  That was why Ellie Rocca loved living there, even if her ex-husband did not.

But even small towns had secrets, as Ellie discovered when Lacey Mitchell suddenly disappeared.  Ellie caught Lacey’s husband in a lie, and one small discovery led to another until it became apparent that nothing about the Mitchell’s was quite what it seemed.

Mother’s Day was just around the corner.  With a sexy detective on the case, and Ellie and her friends getting closer to the truth, can Lacey Mitchell be found in time to enjoy the day with her sons?  Or was something more deadly going on?

This novella is 35K words, the first in the Mt. Abrams Mystery Series

 

Click for purchase in

USA   UK   Australia  Canada  India

INTERVIEW: Dee Ernst

FU: Your Amazon bio explains how you got into writing romance, what inspired you to write mysteries?

DE: I’ve always loved mysteries - I’ve probably read more of those than any other genre. But I knew that writing one was going to be much harder for me that a rom-com. However, I couple of years ago, I got a story idea in my head that could only be used in a mystery. When I was thinking about a series, that idea came back to me, so I thought I’d finally give mysteries a try. It’s been much harder than I thought it would be - it’s not just about killing somebody and working backwards!

FU:  I've seen that you've experienced a degree of ageism with publishers.  Specifically, you write about more mature characters rather than the typical twenty-somethings but the publishers seem less than enthusiastic about it. How do you deal with this?  What advice do you have for authors wanting to follow your lead?

DE: I deal with this by self-publishing, and why I am so happy to be working with Amazon imprints. I know my audience, and I know how happy they are to read about women their own age. My advice to other writers — if you’ve found an audience that appreciates your work, don’t throw them over for some editor in NYC.

FU: You've written so many books.  Which is your favourite and why?

DE: Better Off Without Him is my fave, not just because it is my most successful thus far, but because it was the book that helped me find my voice and my audience.

FU:  They say that every character has some of the author in him/her.  Which of your characters is most like you?  In what way?

DE:  They kind of all are. They have my sense of humor, and my attitude that you can’t take yourself too seriously. All my characters are unmarried, and I’m happily married, so if I ever write about a character celebrating 30 happy years, that’s the one that will be most like me!

FU:  You have a new book coming out soon. Can you tell us a bit about that? What else is on the horizon?  What are your new projects?

DE:  The Mt. Abrams series is my first series, my first novellas, and my first attempt at mysteries. That’s a whole lot to deal with, but so far the feedback has been very positive. I also have a Lake Union book coming out in June that’s more my usual style - older characters, great friendships, a little romance - but it also happens to be very much of a ‘caper’. These ladies find themselves wrapped up in a fake kidnapping, and have to figure out how to save their butts. I had a blast writing it, and I’m really happy with how it turned out.

FU: Thank you for chatting with us!

DE: Thanks so much - these are actually great questions!

    

A Mother's Day Murder by Dee Ernst

Mt. Abrams was the kind of small, quiet town where, as any of its residents would tell you, nothing ever happened.  That was why Ellie Rocca loved living there, even if her ex-husband did not.

But even small towns had secrets, as Ellie discovered when Lacey Mitchell suddenly disappeared.  Ellie caught Lacey’s husband in a lie, and one small discovery led to another until it became apparent that nothing about the Mitchell’s was quite what it seemed.

Mother’s Day was just around the corner.  With a sexy detective on the case, and Ellie and her friends getting closer to the truth, can Lacey Mitchell be found in time to enjoy the day with her sons?  Or was something more deadly going on?

This novella is 35K words, the first in the Mt. Abrams Mystery Series

 

Click for purchase in

USA   UK   Australia  Canada  India

INTERVIEW: Dee Ernst

FU: Your Amazon bio explains how you got into writing romance, what inspired you to write mysteries?

DE: I’ve always loved mysteries - I’ve probably read more of those than any other genre. But I knew that writing one was going to be much harder for me that a rom-com. However, I couple of years ago, I got a story idea in my head that could only be used in a mystery. When I was thinking about a series, that idea came back to me, so I thought I’d finally give mysteries a try. It’s been much harder than I thought it would be - it’s not just about killing somebody and working backwards!

FU:  I've seen that you've experienced a degree of ageism with publishers.  Specifically, you write about more mature characters rather than the typical twenty-somethings but the publishers seem less than enthusiastic about it. How do you deal with this?  What advice do you have for authors wanting to follow your lead?

DE: I deal with this by self-publishing, and why I am so happy to be working with Amazon imprints. I know my audience, and I know how happy they are to read about women their own age. My advice to other writers — if you’ve found an audience that appreciates your work, don’t throw them over for some editor in NYC.

FU: You've written so many books.  Which is your favourite and why?

DE: Better Off Without Him is my fave, not just because it is my most successful thus far, but because it was the book that helped me find my voice and my audience.

FU:  They say that every character has some of the author in him/her.  Which of your characters is most like you?  In what way?

DE:  They kind of all are. They have my sense of humor, and my attitude that you can’t take yourself too seriously. All my characters are unmarried, and I’m happily married, so if I ever write about a character celebrating 30 happy years, that’s the one that will be most like me!

FU:  You have a new book coming out soon. Can you tell us a bit about that? What else is on the horizon?  What are your new projects?

DE:  The Mt. Abrams series is my first series, my first novellas, and my first attempt at mysteries. That’s a whole lot to deal with, but so far the feedback has been very positive. I also have a Lake Union book coming out in June that’s more my usual style - older characters, great friendships, a little romance - but it also happens to be very much of a ‘caper’. These ladies find themselves wrapped up in a fake kidnapping, and have to figure out how to save their butts. I had a blast writing it, and I’m really happy with how it turned out.

FU: Thank you for chatting with us!

DE: Thanks so much - these are actually great questions!

  

A Mother's Day Murder by Dee Ernst

Mt. Abrams was the kind of small, quiet town where, as any of its residents would tell you, nothing ever happened.  That was why Ellie Rocca loved living there, even if her ex-husband did not.

But even small towns had secrets, as Ellie discovered when Lacey Mitchell suddenly disappeared.  Ellie caught Lacey’s husband in a lie, and one small discovery led to another until it became apparent that nothing about the Mitchell’s was quite what it seemed.

Mother’s Day was just around the corner.  With a sexy detective on the case, and Ellie and her friends getting closer to the truth, can Lacey Mitchell be found in time to enjoy the day with her sons?  Or was something more deadly going on?

This novella is 35K words, the first in the Mt. Abrams Mystery Series

Click for purchase in

USA   UK   Australia  Canada  India

INTERVIEW: Dee Ernst

FU: Your Amazon bio explains how you got into writing romance, what inspired you to write mysteries?

DE: I’ve always loved mysteries - I’ve probably read more of those than any other genre. But I knew that writing one was going to be much harder for me that a rom-com. However, I couple of years ago, I got a story idea in my head that could only be used in a mystery. When I was thinking about a series, that idea came back to me, so I thought I’d finally give mysteries a try. It’s been much harder than I thought it would be - it’s not just about killing somebody and working backwards!

FU:  I've seen that you've experienced a degree of ageism with publishers.  Specifically, you write about more mature characters rather than the typical twenty-somethings but the publishers seem less than enthusiastic about it. How do you deal with this?  What advice do you have for authors wanting to follow your lead?

DE: I deal with this by self-publishing, and why I am so happy to be working with Amazon imprints. I know my audience, and I know how happy they are to read about women their own age. My advice to other writers — if you’ve found an audience that appreciates your work, don’t throw them over for some editor in NYC.

FU: You've written so many books.  Which is your favourite and why?

DE: Better Off Without Him is my fave, not just because it is my most successful thus far, but because it was the book that helped me find my voice and my audience.

FU:  They say that every character has some of the author in him/her.  Which of your characters is most like you?  In what way?

DE:  They kind of all are. They have my sense of humor, and my attitude that you can’t take yourself too seriously. All my characters are unmarried, and I’m happily married, so if I ever write about a character celebrating 30 happy years, that’s the one that will be most like me!

FU:  You have a new book coming out soon. Can you tell us a bit about that? What else is on the horizon?  What are your new projects?

DE:  The Mt. Abrams series is my first series, my first novellas, and my first attempt at mysteries. That’s a whole lot to deal with, but so far the feedback has been very positive. I also have a Lake Union book coming out in June that’s more my usual style - older characters, great friendships, a little romance - but it also happens to be very much of a ‘caper’. These ladies find themselves wrapped up in a fake kidnapping, and have to figure out how to save their butts. I had a blast writing it, and I’m really happy with how it turned out.

FU: Thank you for chatting with us!

DE: Thanks so much - these are actually great questions!

    

BOOK OF THE DAY: A Different Kind of Forever by Dee Ernst

A Different Kind of Forever

by Dee Ernst

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Michael Carlucci, the hot, young musical genius behind the successful rock band, NinetySeven, knows that he’s found the woman for him. Diane Matthews is not just beautiful and smart, she’s got an infectious passion for everything in her life, from her three daughters to her new play. For him, the search is over. He knows they belong together.

For Diane, it’s not as simple. She’s almost twenty years older than Michael. She’s not interested in remarrying – she’s very happy with her life just the way it is, thank you very much. But she can’t deny the growing attraction between them – and it’s not just his touch that she craves. But it’s not until Michael is gone and an old love returns that she realizes just what he meant to her. He said he would love her forever. Can she trust that? Or should she find a safer route to happiness?

A Different Kind of Forever is the story about two complicated people finding – and trying to hold on – to love.

AUTHOR BIO

Dee Ernst began writing at the age of ten, but took a few years (roughly 40) before she started taking her writing seriously.  In the fall of 2010 she self-published her first book, Better Off Without Him.   A Different Kind of Forever was released in April, 2012.  Her third novel , another Romantic Comedy, will be coming out this fall, and will be published by Amazon/Montlake.  She is also working on a YA series under a pen name.   She lives in New Jersey with her husband, younger daughter, two cats and a spoiled cocker spaniel.  You can find out more information on her website  - www.DeeErnst.com.

REVIEWS

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure delight! May 13, 2012

By Tooncesmom TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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Diane Matthews is smart, educated, sexy and practical. Divorced, with three daughters, Diane is not looking for romance, and certainly not with a man nearly the same age as her eldest daughter. But fate has a hand in things when a pastrami-loving dog accosts Diane for her sandwich and his owner comes to her rescue.

Michael Carlucci, keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter for a hot rock band meets Diane quite by accident in the park when his dog pursues the tantalizing scent of Diane's pastrami sandwich. Despite a nearly twenty-year age difference, Michael is bowled over by the beautiful Diane. He invited her to lunch, then dinner a couple nights later. Diane finds herself attracted to Michael, but the age difference convinces her nothing can come of it. Michael, on the other hand, feels he has found the woman of his dreams. Convincing Diane to give the relationship a chance is another matter.

Ms. Ernst has penned a delightful romance, filled with the unexpected. Great pacing, snappy dialogue and heart-thumping sensual scenes should charm the pickiest reader, but it is her portrayal of Michael that will steal your heart. He is sensitive, gorgeous, wise beyond his years and so utterly wonderful that he steals the show. Diane has very realistic worries about the age difference, how her daughters will react and how the romance will change her comfortable life. Then an old flame comes to town and she is forced to make difficult choices.

I loved this story. There are a few editing problems, but the writing was so good and the story so engaging that I could let them go. I finished the book in two sittings and was thoroughly satisfied with the ending.

Brava Ms. Ernst for allowing me to suspend my disbelief and enjoy Diane's and Michael's journey.

This book was provided by the author for an honest and unbiased review.

OTHER WORKS

Better Off Without Him (Romantic Comedy)