My Writing
Since I started this journey, my main desire has been to bring you hope through God’s word.
My second goal is to showcase my rich culture.
I hope I have accomplished both.
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“Ocean Tides and Love Vibes” in Romancing the Tropics
Amanda Perales shoved the crushing memory of a bad breakup to the back of her mind and got busy building a successful career in yachting. She set and accomplished her goals and now has a new one that doesn’t include an old flame.
For José Luis Gallegos abandoning a successful career in real estate and entering a life of yachting had nothing to do with adventure and everything to do with escaping his failed marriage. When he recently joined the crew of superyacht Mia as its new mate, he’d arrived at the ultimate boating experience. But an unexpected encounter with a love from his past causes him to reevaluate his priorities.
As the Mia traverses the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, the two are forced to interact -more than she wants, and definitely less than he’d like. In a background of sunny skies, salty air and warm breeze, unresolved issues resurface. Amanda and José Luis must look beyond their lingering hurts to create a future together.
You can read this and twelve more love stories filled with sweet romance in the anthology, Romacing The Tropics. Escape for an hour—or a day—to worlds where love, action, adventure, humor, and warmth combine in classic tales of enemies becoming lovers, marriages of convenience turning into more, and second chances proving it’s never too late for love.
Proceeds benefit the First Coast Romance Writers, an independent non-profit organization, which helps writers hone their craft and expand their knowledge of the publishing industry.
Love On Calle Ocho
Maddie Jones has sworn off love after her ex-husband’s infidelity.
Carlos Flores is in love with Maddie and would give her the moon if she’d let him, but he knows of her old wound. Impulsively, he invites her to celebrate Three Kings Day with him and his family in Miami.
As Maddie uncovers Carlos’ many facets during their three-day weekend together, long-buried feelings awaken in her. Can she surrender her heart again?
Moving Forward
“Could your life be put on display as an advertisement for the Gospel?” Linda Martinez replayed her pastor’s words from that very morning as she strolled on the soft sand of Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Despite growing up in church and having served faithfully most of her adult life, the question makes her dig deep and confront the issues in her marriage.
This and other inspirational short stories are part of the anthology When Life Gives You Lemons: Short Stories to Make You Smile, available on Amazon.
All Is Well
“When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll…”
Mónica Gutierrez had a rough morning. She had yet another argument with her sixteen-year-old rebellious son and finds herself crying when she’s supposed to be singing in the choir. She and her husband have dealt with their son’s defiance for two years now. Where is God in all of this? The answer comes to her as she recalls the promises of God in His Word: He’s still on his throne. He’s still in control.
You can read this story, as well as encouraging Christian living articles, in the free digital Refresh Bible Study Magazine Fall 2021 edition.
I encourage you to subscribe to continue receiving this quarterly magazine!
A Christmas Surprise
Brandon Sr. lives his own Christmas miracle when the surprise he prepares for his wife arrives home with astonishing revelations. “A Christmas Surprise” is a modern day retelling of the beloved parable of the Prodigal Son.
You can read this story, as well as other Christmas stories and articles, in the free digital Refresh Bible Study Magazine Christmas 2021 edition.
I encourage you to subscribe to continue receiving this quarterly magazine!