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Sunday, November 14, 2021

Shut the Front Door ~ L.M. Karen

 

This is book 2 of the Oak Street Series, a Christian Contemporary Romance read.  Maddy lives next door to her best friend and her husband, when she meets Derek the brother of her best friend.  She finds herself attracted to him, but his personality seems to be a little more powering than she expects.  Derek has his issues but is willing to work on the situation to be with Maddy.  Will their everyday issues be part of the relationship they can and will overcome?  Is Maddy ready for a full time relationship? Can Derek work out the drama of the relationship?

If you like a fun read that deals with everyday situations, then you will enjoy this book.  It is book 2 but can be read as a stand alone without missing anything.  This book would make a good Hallmark movie.

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About the Book

Book: Shut the Front Door

Author: L.M. Karen
Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction
Release date: July 15, 2021

The zany story of an alpha male pursuing a headstrong woman and the hilarious entanglements that follow.

Maddy’s dating profile couldn’t be more together. Maddy, however, feels utterly not together when Derek is in the room. She thought living next to her best friend Brittany, (who happens to be married to her brother, Matt) would be the best move of her life; not realizing it came with the complication of Brittany’s older brother Derek. Their undeniable chemistry and passionate personalities make it hard for Maddy to continue ignoring his determined pursuit. This is a feel good romantic comedy with a hint of excitement.

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 About the Author

LM Karen writes contemporary Christian fiction romance. As a longtime lover of words, she can generally be found behind her laptop or with a book in her hand. A graduate of Toccoa Falls College, her heart is in the mountains. She eventually made use of the voices in her head by putting them on the page.

 More from LM Karen

I like writing characters who are flawed but are loved anyway. Who have maybe made a mess of things, or are consumed by fear, or have some growing to do, because isn’t that all of us? All of my characters get happy endings because as Christians we all get the happy ending. We are flawed, we are human, we are sinful, but we are loved. We are forgiven.

One of my favorite things about Maddy in Shut the Front Door is that she is fearless. She is bold and unapologetic about who she is. But even Maddy with all her confidence still has insecurities about being accepted, and just wants to be loved at the end of the day. She just wants to know that she will be received for all she is by the one person she loves the most. I think that’s a very relatable desire and what we all really want. One of my favorite things about Christian fiction is that we are reminded within the fun and sweeping nature of romance that we are always and eternally loved by God.

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, LM is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!

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