Hey, Book Lovers!
It’s the perfect time to add to your summer reading list. This week only, both Calmer Girls and Calmer Secrets Kindle editions are on sale for 99¢ each on Amazon.com and £0.99 on Amazon.co.uk. Check out the latest five-star review of Book 1 below the book graphics and grab one or both before July 5th.
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and complicated teen/family relationships (Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021):
“I usually don’t read much YA relationship-based drama, but this book has been on my radar for a few years, and I decided to dive in. I’m glad I did. The writing is polished, the story had me hooked, and these aren’t teenage characters with frivolous problems. Samantha, her sister, and her mom are all flawed, as is Ben, the love interest of the two sisters.
The story unfolds in Samantha’s point of view. Her family is falling apart. Her father has moved away, and her mother is drinking too much. Money is tight. Samantha has a crush on Ben, but he falls for her sister, Veronica. Samantha takes a hit to her self esteem, but when the relationship fails, Samantha and Ben get a chance at love.
But it’s not that easy. Resentment drives a wedge between the sisters, and mistakes aren’t going to simply disappear. Ben has some problems of his own that the author waits to reveal. The mystery around his character and issues was intriguing, and I didn’t fully trust him. I had no idea how the story was going to resolve, and that question made me read well into the night.
Ultimately the story is about a family growing up, about dealing with love, disappointment, and wounded hearts. I could relate to how painful that process was for every character in the book. Wonderful writing and highly relatable characters. Definitely recommended for readers of YA drama and family sagas.”
— D. Wallace Peach
dwallacepeachbooks.com

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Thanks, Joanne!
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A great review, Jennifer. I have the book in my library!!!
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A review any author would love, Rebecca. Thank you, and please let me know what you think after you’ve read it. xx
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Good luck with the sale, Jennifer. I enjoyed both books.
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Thank you! I am dearly grateful for your support, Jill. xx
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Good luck with the sale, Jennifer, and thanks so much for sharing the review! It was a great read, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the review. 🙂 Yay!
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My pleasure, Diana! You write excellent reviews for so many authors. Who wouldn’t be appreciative of a 5-star review from you? Thank you so much. And I loved your latest and gave it a top rating on Goodreads. You have an amazing imagination, my dear. 🙂
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Thanks, Jennifer. I’m so glad you enjoyed the review. It was my pleasure. And I’m tickled that you enjoyed The Ferryman and the Sea Witch. Woo hoo. Thanks!
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You’re welcome! I don’t read a lot of fantasy, but where that story was so much about the sea—one of my favourite settings—I enjoyed it very much. Your descriptive prose is incredible. I understand it is a stand-alone? Do you have other stand-alone novels that you’d recommend?
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I have a few standalones, Jennifer. If you every want to pick up another, I’d recommend The Sorcerer’s Garden. It’s little more light-hearted. 🙂
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Thanks, Diana! I’ll add it to my list. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Loved these books, Jennifer – can’t wait for the next one! 🧡💙💛
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Aww, thank you for all your support, Barbara! So grateful. xx
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Wonderful review from Diana – I may have to read this (as a former teen myself…)!
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It’s a wonderful review indeed, Meg. I hope you do read it and that you enjoy it. Thanks. 🙂
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Bought #1!
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I appreciate that, Luanne. Thanks so much and I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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I’ve added it to my stack of to reads!
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If I hadn’t read these, I’d be grabbing them, Jennifer! Sharing…
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Thank you so much, Jacqui, and for all your support!
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A great review!!
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Indeed, Darlene. And from such a wonderful author!
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