Matters of the Heart

From Joan Adamo Abin - Matters of the Heart - You have a hit in your hands! I read at least a book a week. The author has to capture me within the first 4 or 5 pages YOU DID! I also don’t enjoy when an author goes into too much describing background details. You balanced that just right. Love the intrigue and just the right amount of romance. I already recommended on my FB page. Bravo Helen. 👏

The steadfast heart knows where it belongs.

Description:

Young bank executive, Amanda Conifer, believes in the value of family, friendships and love, UNTIL she, her grandfather, Pete Russo; her new love interest, Nick Dalton; and her surrogate big brother, Charles Wharley, all become the targets of a secret group of investors determined to make Crestview, CO the new state gambling Mecca—by any means possible.

Following a barrage of violent acts, intimidation, destruction, lies, and deception Amanda is forced to question herself, the man she loves and all those in her life. She fears her world is falling apart as the ugliness of greed, the horror of evil and the challenge of survival invade every inch of her being. Confused and disheartened, she struggles to find answers to questions like:

Does love at first sight exist? Is true love just a fantasy? Who can I trust?

Where do I find help? What does my future have in store for me?

After a rough start Amanda finally pulls herself together, takes a few chances to fix her life and hopefully live happily ever after.

Reader Alert! Amanda Conifer struggles to keep her faith in and love for the man of her dreams, Nick Dalton alive despite the warnings from her extended family members, the perils of the unscrupulous Crestview Committee and her own self doubts.

To My Readers: Greetings and salutations! Thank you for reading my first romantic suspense novel! Although I’ve been writing for many years now, it’s nothing but pure joy and excitement to be sharing Matters of the Heart with you; it’s been a fun and challenging time creating a story for your reading pleasure.

Over the years my husband and I have owned, operated, and sold several food establishments: The Golden Eagle Restaurant (NJ), The Farmhouse Tavern (CO), The Osprey (CO), and Crosby’s (NV). Matters of the Heart combines elements from all these places, a ton of memories, my vivid imagination, and a dash of poetic license. I hope you enjoy the book and will take time to let me know your thoughts via email: helencolella@comcast.net.

Best of reading, Helen

About the Author: I am a published freelance writer, mother of 5, and former teacher. My work includes: educational books materials; non-fiction articles stories for adults children in general interest parenting magazines newspapers; several anthologies like Chicken Soup for the Soul (25). I'm also a consultant for blue13creative, Denver.

Matters of the Heart

Book Excerpt:

…A sudden, uncontrolled laughter came upon her as she recalled the look of surprise on the customer’s face when she collided into him splashing her coffee down the front of his sports jacket. How embarrassing was that? Like a bumbling idiot, I stumbled through three apologies and several offers to have it cleaned.

After a frustrated sounding sigh, he said, “Not to worry, bank girl, accidents happen.” His eyes held her attention and the smile that followed sent Amanda’s heart atwitter. The charisma this tall, handsome young businessman exuded sent a pleasurable shiver throughout her body. For an instant, she couldn’t find any words to respond to his, “Promise me you won’t give it a second thought.