Saturdays - Sneak Peek

When I finished edits on Derailed Hearts, I didn't know where to take my next writing step. Should I start edits on one of the three stories I received the rights back so they can return to the publishing world, or should I pick up one of several manuscripts already started?

Back in January, I had a reading done with Oracle cards and three of my manuscripts were highlighted. A family drama, a murder mystery, and a new story in my small-town series. While I'd love to return to Redford Falls...and to find out who the villain is in the mystery...the family drama won. The oracle cards claimed I would have a busy spring and it pointed to the family drama.

I blew the dust off the manuscript I started in 2015. I had a lot of new ideas about the story and opened a notebook to add the changes I wanted to make. My writing has progressed in the last eleven years, so I edited the prologued, and polished the first three chapters with tighter and new scenes. I then sent those pages to my beta readers and received wonderful feedback. They are both excited that I returned to this story and can't wait to read more.

This story is demanding to be finished, and I'm inspired to write it and to see it transform into a world of its own.

This is the first sneak peek. It has a new title, but I am only sharing it as 'Saturdays'. 

I'll share more sneak peeks as the story evolves

Secret Recipe Book Review from N.N. Light's Book Heaven

Love this awesome book review for Secret Recipe!

"Perfect for readers who enjoy contemporary romance with a bit of suspense and lots of chemistry. An emotional romance about second chances, instant chemistry, and finding a place to call home. My Review: Jess thought she was in the clear but one phone call from her father and she’s back in the game. Con game, that is. While her father is rotting away in prison, he’s begging her to retrieve a bag of stolen jewels from a small-town bakery. A bakery? There’s no security to speak of and it should be easy-peasy to find the bag. Only, from the moment she’s hired, she feels like she’s come home. Travis and his mom take her under their wing and make her feel so special. Conflict rages in her heart while passion lights her body on fire. When danger walks through the door and puts everything Jess cares for at risk, will she come clean to Travis? Jess knows the secret recipe for love…but will Travis accept her for who she is? 

Secret Recipe is an emotional romance about second chances, instant chemistry, and finding a place to call home. This is, hands down, my favorite book in the Redford Falls series. From the moment I started reading, I connected with Jess. She’s a woman with a dark past, one that won’t stay buried. I also connected with Travis. He’s a firefighter who also is gifted as a baker. He’s a cinnamon roll hero through and through. The chemistry between these two is hot yet sweet at the same time. Emotions run high which had me whipping through the pages. The sprinkling of mystery and intrigue adds a nice touch to this romance. The setting inside the kitchen had me craving baked goods. Trust me, don’t read while hungry. 

Darlene Fredette has penned a flawless romance you won’t be able to put down. Fans of Shelley Shepard Gray and Maggie C. Gates will want to read Secret Recipe."

My Rating: 5++ stars. Reviewed by: Nancy

Full review from N.N. Light's Book Heaven Substack

https://substack.com/@nnlightsbookheaven/p-194200598