I’m doing a fab splash around some wonderful blogs and websites to celebrate a brand new shiny cover, hot off the press. This story is full of heart and a young woman, Holly Atherton, who doesn’t want to say ‘yes’ to having that wedding ring placed on her finger. Even though Will is the love of her life and absolutely gorgeous!
Never Alone is being released on 16th January 2013 and it’s a story of true love, but as we all know the path is never easy. Keep reading to find out how you can win an advance copy to be sent out in December 2012. The wonderful Fiction Addiction Book Tours have arranged a whirlwind virtual tour in Jan/Feb check out the details here.
Before I tell you all about Holly’s story I wanted to share some of the tips my wonderful hosts have shared with me for keeping a partner happy. Of course, I couldn’t ask that question if I wasn’t prepared to spill the beans myself….
Set aside ‘together’ time, whether that’s an evening out or a short-break away, as long as it’s romantic! Think of it as a date, or if you are going away together re-kindling your ‘affair’. Don’t let life get in the way!
So, hot off the press, this is what some of them had to share:
Author Richard Holmes: It’s important to pay your partner genuine compliments on a regular basis, so they know they are appreciated. It also shows that you take notice and helps to keep their confidence high and maintain happiness.
Author Stephanie Keyes: Always be open and honest and communicate how you feel respectfully. If you have an open line of communication it makes your relationship stronger. Pouting and repression are highly overrated. Just talk it out!
Lou Graham, Book Reviewer: Make sure you laugh together everyday, show interest in what each other have been doing that day and most of all, never have any secrets. Didn’t they say in the film The Love Story … Love means never having to say you’re sorry!
Author Janice Horton: I think the way to keep your man happy is to appreciate him – and tell him so. Make him feel like a hero!
Shaz Jera, Book Reviewer: Give him all the space he needs and respect who he is so that he can be himself around you. Don’t try to change him. Don’t stifle him.
Author Nicky Wells: Recognize the inner child in your man, and treat him accordingly. Thank him for and praise his achievements when he tries helping out around the house or in the kitchen (and for God’s sake don’t let him see you go round after him doing the job properly!!), and let the little temper tantrums and niggles wash right over you.
Author Patricia Sands: As important as it is to maintain individual interests, enjoying a sport or hobby together adds another dimension to a relationship.
Author Kit Domino: Give your man freedom and space to for his own hobbies and interests and don’t nag him to come everywhere and do everything with you.
Author Sheryl Browne: Look like you’re having fun at the away-game rugby matches. OK, so you’re standing in a crowd or raucous, roaring men. You’ve got goose-pimpled thighs, you can’t feel your feet, and your ice-cold beer is going straight through you. On the plus side, the thighs on the field are not bad – and give your man mince pies and mulled wine at a boxing day match and he’ll think he is Heaven and you are an angel!
Kim The Bookworm Nash, Book Reviewer: Always let them think they’re the boss even if they’re not !
Author Mandy Baggot: In my experience, the way to keep your man happy is to never forget they are a completely different breed of human. They get grumpy if we don’t talk their language (usually short, uncomplex sentences without hidden meanings work best.) They aren’t interested in shoes or handbags (not the straight ones anyway), the only dance you’re ever going to get them to do will involve a slow tempo and Lionel Richie, they are programmed to NEVER let go of the remote control and beer is needed as much as air to survive. Do not expect them to know what you mean by subtle hints – their brain doesn’t work that way! If you want that new dress don’t bother leaving the Next catalogue on the arm of the chair (next to the remote control) because the first thing your man will do is flick to the sports shoes section. Keep it simple! So that’s Lady B’s advice – remember your man is different and different is good – most of the time!
Great advice for Holly gentleman and ladies (thanks Richard!), but what exactly is going wrong with her relationship in Never Alone?
Holly Atherton has a seemingly perfect life, until suddenly it all beings to unravel. She has spent her life living up to other people’s expectations of her, trying to please them.
She has it all – the affluent family who dote on her, a job she loves in her father’s business, and the perfect boyfriend.
Will is a successful entrepreneur and they are about to start enjoying a lifestyle many can only dream about. His latest business deal will see them with homes in the UK and Los Angeles.
But what if you wake up one morning and find yourself wondering whether the path you are on is the one you are supposed to be taking? Is she too caught up in pleasing her parents and Will to take her future into her own hands?
When Holly’s psychic sensitivity begins to surface she doesn’t know how to handle it. Vivid dreams seem too real to ignore and she finds herself ‘talking’ to Nick, the recently deceased brother of her best friend, Celia.
Just having someone to whom she can offload what she’s feeling helps and she feels happier moving forward with Will into their exciting new future and all seems well… the rest is coming soon!
TAKE PART – Thank you for helping me to celebrate this cover reveal. Simply leave your TOP TIP for keeping your man happy here, or on one of the particpating blogs. I’ll be Tweeting and FBing links to all the lovely blog hosts between 28 Nov and 2 Dec 6 names will be randomly selected from all of the blogs taking part (catch them on Twitter) to receive an advance ecopy of Never Alone in December 2012.
Festive wishes to everyone! Linn
To find out more about author Linn B Halton:
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Romantic Novelists’ Association page
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