We are less than 24 hours away from launch!!!!
So today’s fact is where you can buy your own copy of The Lake Michigan Affair. The book will be available in printed paperback and Kindle from Amazon.com The paperback version will cost $14.99, and the Kindle version will cost $4.99.
If you do buy a copy, please, please, please leave a review!!!! This helps others see the book and encourages them to purchase their own copy.
This book is narrated by Rosalie as she tells us her story. After I finished the book and began the long process of revision I realized that there were moments in the book that belonged to Sebastian that Rosalie couldn’t tell us. I felt that these few chapters where Sebastian shares his thoughts, actions and perspectives are so important to making this story well rounded.
Sebastian is a Catholic Bishop and a good, honest man who is truly committed to his faith. He does not actively pursue Rosalie but that doesn’t mean that he can’t stop thinking about her. These few chapters help tell a more well-rounded love story and show how the couple grapples with their faith as they seek out their happily ever after.
Today, I wanted to share the first paragraph of the book to give you a taste of the book. I’ll let Rosalie do the talking here,
“How do I even begin to tell my mother that I am sleeping with a Catholic Bishop? I was raised as a good Catholic girl, following all of the rights of passage. This will kill her. I find it odd that my biggest concern is what my mother will think; not what my husband will think. I have been so unhappy for so long that when I met Sebastian, something inside of me awoke. Once I experienced true love, it became like a drug; it was something that I found impossible to walk away from despite all of the odds.”
-Rosalie Russo
I love listening to music when I write. This was my go-to playlist for The Lake Michigan Affair as I was writing. This playlist sets the mood for the book. There is one scene in particular that takes place towards the end of the book (I can’t be more specific) where Rosalie is walking by Lake Michigan, this is a very dramatic scene. If this book was ever made into a film the only thing I would push for is that this song plays for this scene. The link can be found below, and to me it will always be Rosalie & Sebastian’s song.
In honor of the holiday, this felt like a fitting fact to share. Easter Day in The Lake Michigan Affair is a pivotal point in the book, setting into motion events that will change everyone’s lives.
Easter was a great holiday to cover because it is a holiday that mixes childish delights, one of the holiest days in the Catholic calendar, and family traditions. However, this year’s Easter will be one that neither Rosalie, Sebastian, nor the other characters of The Lake Michigan Affair will ever forget.
I have this tradition of creating a Pinterest board for each book that I write. I think of it a lot like a mood board, because that is essentially what it is. Today, I am sharing the link to the Pinterest board for The Lake Michigan Affair to give a flavor of the book. I had to edit the board to be able to share it as I don’t want to give away any spoilers.
The Lake Michigan Affair is a dramatic romance, with super high stakes for all involved. With that being said, you can see that the story Rosalie and Bishop Sebastian Cole’s faith is a big part of this story, as are children and big families. Additionally, you’ll also see lots of great pictures of Chicago, that set the tone and mood of this story. Click the board below to see it all.
