Moonlight at the Grand Hotel - A Perfect Summer Read by May Williams

 

A week ago, Amie Denman, my writing partner (and sister!), revealed the cover of Moonlight at the Grand Hotel on sale June 29 and available for pre-order now on Amazon. We can’t believe this is the 13^th book in our popular Grand Hotel series. We created the premise for our luxurious island resort on an Amtrak train coming home from a book convention in Chicago. We envisioned four books, one for each season. When those were a hit, we knew we couldn’t stop.

Read on for a little teaser about each of the novellas in Moonlight at the Grand Hotel.

A millionaire in hiding…

Milo Pryor sells the software company that made him rich but robbed his soul and heads for White Pine Island where his friend co-owns the Grand Hotel and promises him a job for the summer. Tending bar and serving up cocktails sounds perfect for Milo who wants to meet people who don’t know him as a computer wizard and millionaire. Keeping his wealth a secret should be easy, but finding happiness seems elusive until he meets the beautiful ballroom dance instructor at the Grand Hotel.

Liza Knight has been on stage for ten years, danced in dozens of Broadway shows, and traveled the world. What Liza really wants, though, is a permanent home somewhere and a man who’s the real deal, unlike the actors she’d dated. Teaching ballroom dancing to Grand Hotel guests a few hours each day leaves her plenty of time to reevaluate her career, but she also finds the serious bartender fascinating.

When they agree to a free and fun summer romance on the island, she never suspects he’s playing a part and dancing around the truth.


A fake girlfriend pact…

Holden Pierce needs a girlfriend—a fake girlfriend—to help him entertain clients he hopes will purchase homes in an exclusive housing development. He knows the ins and outs of selling real estate on White Pine Island, but he needs help socially. When pretty and social Daphne Lincoln buys a storefront in the village, he realizes she has the skills he lacks.

Daphne’s dream is to own a souvenir store like the ones she loved to visit as a kid when her family traveled. On White Pine Island, she buys a building and puts her heart into preparing her store to open. Her realtor Holden is sweet and a little shy, but he surprises her by proposing a fake dating ruse—just for business purposes. In exchange Holden offers to introduce her to islanders and help her business.
It seems like a win-win with no commitments past a few weeks, so she agrees to their temporary relationship.

But after dancing at the Grand Hotel and romantic walks in the moonlight, will Daphne and Holden be ready to let each other go?

And just for some summer fun...

Here's a photo of Amie and I circa 1990. We were on vacation and having a marvelous time as you can see. 

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For the Love of Cats by May Williams

 

At the risk of sounding like a stock character in a British drama, I love cats, drinking tea, and my garden. Today, I want to talk about my collection of kitties. There have been many cats in my life beginning with my childhood pet, Ginger. I can hardly remember what she looked like now, but I still know the name. Later, there was Mick, a house cat who was so large he was mistaken for a panther. (Not that we have panthers in my part of the country, but Mick was sighted near an elementary school and caused a few minutes of panic before getting a ride home in a police cruiser.)

Jasmine

I currently have two housecats: Jasmine (aka Bubbles) and Misha. Jasmine is 15 years old and rules the household. Note her queenly look. She allows us to pet her on her terms only. Misha is far more friendly, but a classic scaredy cat. If anyone visits, she disappears. Recently, my son was running power tools in the house. Misha, who is not a little cat, wormed her way under the treadmill and didn’t reappear for hours.

Misha

Outside, we have five strays that we feed. They come twice a day for meals and will scratch at the backdoor if we’re running late. They like to sun themselves on the deck, but we don’t get to pet them often. Still, seeing them makes me happy when I get home from work (even if that makes me a crazy cat lady).

Not done yet…Yes, that's right, there are more cats in my life.

My daughter came home from college this week bringing her two cats to add to the mix for the summer. Alice is a beautiful tortoise shell with a lovely personality. She snuggles up next to me on the couch and likes to be held. Her companion, Squeak, is unlike any cat I’ve ever seen. She plays constantly

Squeak

(while making a squeaky noise, hence, the name) and never sleeps for more than a half hour at a time. In a lot of ways, Squeak is like a toddler, constantly moving and getting into things and so much fun. She can't resist pouncing on my desk when I'm writing and playing Godzilla.

Recently, I was out shopping and came across these gems. I couldn't resist cat sneakers. They make me laugh and they're so comfortable. What could be better?

For as much as I love cats, they rarely make it into my novels. I’ve written about dogs and horses. I think my next novel is going to contain a wonderful cat who brings my hero and heroine together.

I'd love to hear about the special cats (or dogs) in your life.🐱

Daffodils - The Delight of Spring by May Williams

 

April showers do bring May flowers, but I have plenty of blossoms in my northern garden already. I must confess to having a love affair with daffodils. I have early, mid, and late blooming ones plus mini and full size, yellow and white.🌼 My crocuses and snowdrops break through the wintry landscape first, but it’s the daffodils that win my heart every year with their happy flowers that sway in the breeze. Winter’s wickedness played an April Fool’s Day joke this year and sent a coating of snow, but the sunshine soon melted the snow and restored the daffodils to their brilliance.🌞

When we dug up a flower bed last summer, I salvaged the daffodil bulbs by putting them in the legs of a pair of pantyhose and storing them in a dry place until fall when I replanted them. They have graciously come up this spring. I’m delighted to see them since to me daffodils are always the promise of sunshine and better weather ahead.💛

My love for daffodils inspired the cover for one of my contemporary romances—Swayed by You. The other two books in the series have pretty yellow flowers on the covers, too, but I must confess it’s the daffodils that I can’t resist. In the spirit of the season, Swayed by You is on sale for $.99 on Amazon, and it’s available free to users of Kindle Unlimited.

Swayed by You by May Williams

When ex-army photographer Ian Kroft embarks on a mission to broker a real estate deal, he never pictured he’d fall for Colette Peterson, the property’s owner. She’s smart, beautiful, and dedicated to preserving her family’s land where she runs an animal shelter. The young veterinarian learned the hard way not to trust love, but there’s something about Ian that has Colette believing every word he says. Soon, Ian is torn between his love for Colette and his ambitions. Will he continue with his original plans or is he swayed by his love for her?

On sale for $.99 now at Amazon and free for users of Kindle Unlimited.

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Finally, I'm celebrating my 50th Birthday today. I love being an April birthday girl even when it rains on my big day. This year Mother Nature is smiling on me with sunshine and plenty of Daffodils. 

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