Guest Author (+ a Giveaway): Virginia Kantra – First Loves and Second Chances

Posted May 30, 2013 by Holly in Giveaways, Promotions | 32 Comments

First Loves and Second Chances — Virginia Kantra

Sam: “When I heard you were coming back to the island, I wanted to see you again. I wanted to find out if you were still the girl I remembered.”
Meg: “So, now you know. I can’t be that girl anymore, Sam. I’m grown up. I have places to go, things to do. I have a life.” “You always did. That’s part of what attracted me. And intimidated me.”
She snorted. “Please. You were never intimidated.”
“Was, too. Why do you think I didn’t make the first move?”
It was ridiculous how much she wanted to believe him. “Well, it doesn’t make any difference now.”
“It makes all the difference. The timing was wrong for us. But we . . .” He reached out, taking her hand for emphasis. “We were right.”
She looked at his hand covering hers on her lap and felt her breath go. “The timing isn’t any better now.”

–from Carolina Girl

I love reunion stories. Which is kind of ironic when you consider I’ve been with the same guy since we were both nineteen years old.

Or maybe not. Because even in a long-term relationship, every few or fifteen years you look at each other–how he’s changed or how you’ve grown and where he fits into your life now—and you have to renegotiate what you need.

(My husband aka Italian Guy read this and laughed. “Are you talking about what you need right now? Because when you’re under deadline, all you need is coffee. And to be left alone.” Well, um, yeah. But at least I’m with a man who understands that.)

My point is that even if you’re with the same person for a long time, sometimes you have a chance to look at an old love with new eyes; to see what attracted you in the first place; to accept failings you were blind to or find new things to admire; and to work out your own happily ever after.

Carolina Girl is a reunion story, about first times – first crush, first sex, first big, big mistake – and second chances. Smart, ambitious Meg Fletcher, the heroine of Carolina Girl, had a school girl crush on her brother’s best friend, Sam Grady. But back in high school, Meg had places to go, and Sam had things to prove, and except for one disastrous New Year’s Eve, she never acted on her attraction.

Years later, in the wake of her company’s restructuring, Meg is back in her family home on Dare Island to nurse her wounds and plot her corporate comeback. The last thing she needs complicating her life and her plans is Sam, all grown up and irresistible as ever. But this time Sam is determined to make Meg take a chance on them…

I hope you enjoy reading their romance as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Thanks so much for hosting me at the Book Binge. I love to hear from readers. Connect with me through my website www.virginiakantra.com on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaKantraBooks or join my mailing list!

Giveaway: We have a copy of Carolina Girl to giveaway! Leave a comment on this post to enter. Please note: You must include a valid email with your comment to be eligible. Contest Ends: 6/4/13 @11:59pm. US Only. 

This book is available from Berkley. You can buy it here or here in e-format.

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32 responses to “Guest Author (+ a Giveaway): Virginia Kantra – First Loves and Second Chances”

  2. Bette Hansen

    I love Virginia’s contemporary books and I would love a chance to win the next installment in the Dare Island series. Anyone who hasn’t read Carolina Home should do so NOW!! Same goes for the McNeil books!

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  8. Sue G.

    This book sounds great. Read about it on Plotmonkeys yesterday. Thanks for the chance.

    suegaluska (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  11. Virginia Kantra

    Aw, Bette, thanks!

    Sharlene, I hope you enjoy.

    BN100 and Leanna, I love reunion stories, too. Kind of like the ultimate do-over.

    Erin, thanks for commenting!

    Pat, I’m so glad you liked Patrick’s story. I really feel that I’ve “come home,” writing straight contemporary again.

    Sue, good luck!

    Bookbunny, all my covers – the sexy children of the sea and these gorgeous Dare Island landscapes – are by the same artist, Tony Mauro. Isn’t he great?

    Lauri, thank you! That makes my day. (If you ever feel like writing that on Amazon, I would love it. Positive reviews mean so much to authors.)

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  18. Anne

    If you are not familiar with Virginia’s work – well, let me tell you – you are truly missing out on some excellent reading!

    I have been waiting, rather impatiently, for the release of Carolina Girl from the moment I finished Carolina Home. Delighted that it’s almost time!!

    Thank you Virginia! Such fantastic stories from a fabulous author!

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  20. Joanne

    I love reading second chance stories. They make my heart happy. Can’t wait to read this book. It sounds fantastic.

    e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

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  21. flchen1

    I love second chance stories, and Virginia’s stories never disappoint! Thanks for the chance to win this one!

    f dot chen at comcast dot net

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  26. Raonaid Luckwell

    Enjoyed the first book far too much. It was so sweet and tenderhearted. I’ve been waiting for the sequel! Can’t wait tor ead

    Raonaid at gmail dot com

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  28. Anonymous

    Second chances, what’s not to love? I love this series by Virginia. Honestly, if Virginia writes her grocery list I’m reading it! Hers are books to savor and treasure! ISITJUNE4YET!?!!! With thanks.
    Stephanie

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  29. Anonymous

    Overzealous posting leads to not reading the directions! Oy. This email corresponds to my earlier post shyacinth at gmail dot com
    With thanks
    Stephanie

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