This week, Susie Black’s Saturday Author Spotlight shines on romance author Jennifer Wilck.
About the author: Jennifer Wilck is an award-winning contemporary romance author for readers who are passionate about love, laughter, and happily ever after. Known for writing both Jewish and non-Jewish romances, her books feature damaged heroes, sassy and independent heroines, witty banter, and hot chemistry. Jennifer’s ability to transport the reader into the scene, create characters the reader will fall in love with, and evoke a roller coaster of emotions will hook you from the first page.
A Reckless Heart is an award-winning romance. Here is a blurb to whet your appetite:
Meg Thurgood, a former society girl, took the blame for her friend and paid a steep price. Now all she wants is solitude and a chance to rebuild her life. She thinks she's found that in an isolated house she rents from a mysterious stranger. Simon McAlter has hidden in his house on the coast of Maine since a fire left him scarred. A successful landscape architect who conducts his business and teaches his classes remotely, he's lost his inspiration and is trying to pretend he's not lonely. Simon's new neighbor is more than he bargained for. When he learns Meg's secret, will he retreat into the shadows, or will he learn to see past the surface and trust in Meg's love?
Here is what readers had to say about A Reckless Heart:
Laurie Buchanan: “Jennifer Wilck's 'A Reckless Heart,' book one in the Scarred Hearts series, masterfully explores two damaged souls healing each other. With an emotional rollercoaster of highs, lows, and tearful moments, it features well-written, believable characters you’ll root for. Happily ever after? Absolutely! I didn’t want the story to end.”
Susan C. Hutchinson: “This emotional ride will have you in tears at times. Well written with wonderful characters, this is a must-read. Wilck is now one of my one-click authors. I won’t even need to read the blurb.”
Deb N. “Gutsy, raw in places, but deep down heartfelt, sweet, romantic, and soul-saving, Wilck writes a sensuous story I read late into the night. I wanted to get to the end, but I didn’t want the story to end.”
George: “I am in awe of Jennifer Wilck's ability to craft stories such as this one. Two damaged people who help heal each other. The author wrote a brilliant novel, using my favorite romantic trope. Highly recommended.”
Deborah Dantonio: “She won an award, and I must say it was very well deserved. What a beautiful book of seeing below the surface of people to their hearts. Will look forward to reading any other books she writes.”
LAS Reviewer: “A Reckless Heart definitely left its mark on me. I will be adding it to my 'keepers’ shelf”. I look forward to the next story in the series and highly recommend this book. Meg and Simon displayed courage, bravery, love, humor, forgiveness, and, of course, chemistry. Their romance was an effective mixture of sweet and sensual. I absolutely loved this romance book.”
https://www.amazon.com/Reckless-Heart-Scarred-Hearts/dp/1509235175/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2
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Jennifer is one of my favorite authors. This book is a brilliant retelling of beauty and the beast.
Thanks so much for featuring my beauty and the beast retelling. I really appreciate your support.