Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Aloha to Last Chance - a Special Forever Promotion

Aloha!  Forever has a special promotion today - a set of autographed books from Hope Ramsay's books!


Dear Reader,

Yes, our town is way off the beaten path but strange, wonderful miracles happen a lot around here.

I’ve owned the Cut ‘n Curl beauty shop for years, and I’ve seen folks come for a visit then stay for a lifetime. Take Jane—that pretty firecracker of a girl who just arrived in town. I would swear she’s running from something. She came with only five dollars in her pocket but she’s worked real hard to make a fresh start. She’s turned my son Clay’s life upside down without even realizing it.

And thank goodness for that! Every since Clay left his country western band, he’s played everything too safe. He needs to take a chance on Jane. Besides, the more he tries to keep his distance, the more he’ll realize that he and Jane are singing the same tune.

But I should quit ramblin’ and go check on Millie’s permanent wave. Next time you’re in Last Chance, be sure to swing by…we’ve got hot rollers, free coffee, and the best gossip in town.

See you soon,

Ruby Rhodes





Dear Reader,

You won’t believe what’s happened. My son Tulane has come back home! You remember Tulane? He’d set out to find fame and fortune in the big, wide world outside of Last Chance, and I’m mighty proud. But that’s not the half of it-Tulane isn’t only back, he’s brought a young lady with him.

Now Sarah-she does PR for Tulane’s stock-car team-she’s from Boston, but she’s just about the sweetest girl you could meet. I think she’s meant to keep Tulane out of trouble after that story in the papers, but he doesn’t want to talk about it. Anyhow, the Ladies Auxiliary can’t wait to start matchmaking and introduce Sarah to our Reverend Ellis. But mark my words, Sarah is tired of being a good girl. And no one is better at breaking the rules and raising Cain than my son . . .

Listen to me going on and keeping customers waiting. I best get back to work, but you come round again. The Cut ‘n’ Curl’s got hot rollers, free coffee, and the best gossip in town.

See you real soon,



Ruby Rhodes




Dear Reader,

Gracious me, my beautiful daughter Rocky sure could use my help. I always knew she wasn't much interested in the local boys - but who'd have thought she'd come home with English royalty?

Trouble is, Hugh wants to buy some of our folks' land. We don't want to sell, but Rocky's job depends on her closing the deal. And though Hugh's obviously smitten, I'm not sure he's right for my Rocky. Oh, he's classy and handsome - and you should've seen the way he judged pies and fixed stock cars at our Watermelon Festival! - but what do we know about him, really? I know I sound like a nervous mother hen, but after forty happy years with my Elbert, all I want is to see my little girl find the same.

Well, time for me to quit chattering and get back to Miss Bray's wet set. Always nice talking to you, and remember: the Cut 'n Curl's got hot rollers, free coffee, and the best gossip in town.

See you real soon,

Ruby Rhodes






To learn more about Hope Ramsay, check out her website at www.hoperamsay.com.  To enter the giveaway, leave a comment about "small town romances" - what draws you to them?  This giveaway is open through Wednesday, May 2, 10 pm in Hawaii.  


Mahalo,


Kim in Hawaii



12 comments:

  1. Small town romances are an escape from my busy life. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Sue

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  2. I've never lived in one so it would be a new experience. I know people say everyone knows your business, but I bet it's very friendly on the whole.

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  3. Wow, I have these on my wish list and would love to win them.
    I have never lived in a small town but love to read about small towns and the lives of all the residents. Romances in small towns are known to the entire town and sometimes they try to help the romance along and sometimes they they to break the couple up. There are always laughs and good times.
    Thanks for the opportunity to enter giveaway.

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  4. I like the idea that in small town romances, everyone has a place and a purpose. What one does effects the others, people talk to each other and care about one another.

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  5. Love Small town romance! :)
    I live in a small town & sometimes I can relate A LOT. ;)
    I've been meaning to read Hope's books, I've heard great things.
    Thanks for the giveaway :*

    @Monikarw
    monika_restivow(at)yahoo.com

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  6. Small town romances are nice because you know not only the person you are dating but their families, too. There are no surprises.
    Well, most of the time anyway! lol

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  7. I have always lived in small towns so romances set in them are something I can relate to. There can a little too much of knowing everyone's business at times though, hard to keep something a secret sometimes. LOL

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  8. I used to live in a small town and i love to see the similarities.
    debby236 at gmail dot com

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  9. I like that they focus on the family.

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  10. I love small towns where many people know most everyone. I'd hate to live there though! I'd rather be a small fish...

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  11. In small-town settings, characters seem more united. They know and help one another. There is a strong sense of family. I haven’t read the Last Chance series yet, but I love the Harmony series by Jodi Thomas.

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  12. I love small-town romances because it takes me back to my childhood the small village in up-state New York.

    It brings back the memories of roller-skating to school, going to the baseball games held at the field at the end of our street, of the road that was closed off to cars during the winter on the snowy days so we could go sledding down the hill and walking a mile to and back from school each day - rain or snow.

    It also reminds me of Moms being home during the day and getting our first TV - black and white - when I was in grade school, having a rotary dial phone, learning to ride a bike and a simpler style of life where "things" weren't important. Girls wore skirts or dresses to school, boys weren't allowed to wear jeans or sneakers to school and there was detention after school if you didn't "behave" during class or your homework wasn't turned in.

    I am thankful I grew up in that small town because it taught me to be thankful for the small things like the small local library where they knew your name and encouraged you to come in on a rainy day and read. I'm also thankful to the teachers who would stay after school to help you and would discipline you so you would grow up to be a responsible adult. I'm also thankful that I was was part of a community where "every one knows your name"!

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