Blog Tour

Guest Post and Giveaway

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE HISTORY OF US by Jennifer Bardsley Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.

Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

 

Title: THE HISTORY OF US

Author: Jennifer Bardsley

Pub. Date: July 12, 2022

Publisher: Montlake

Formats: Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 317

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

From Sweet Bliss author Jennifer Bardsley comes a poignant romance about a small-town crime that throws together ex–high school sweethearts who have never quite gotten over their past.

Andrea Wint’s life in the small town of Port Inez, Washington, is a simple one. She
works, enjoys the gorgeous view from her bay window, and visits her dad at the
memory-care facility. Her father is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s, but
Andrea brings in one coin from his valuable collection every day—little bits of
precious metals that seem to bring him back to himself, even if just for a few
moments.

So when Andrea’s house is burgled and the coins disappear, she’s bereft.

To track down the culprit, she turns to Dustin Karlsson, who just happens to be her
former high school sweetheart. Years ago, they broke each other’s hearts, and
some wounds are slow to heal. But Dustin feels indebted to the ailing Tom Wint
and wants to help.

What’s more, Dustin has a personal stake in finding the perpetrator. In fact, he suspects
the thief could be his own brother-in-law, a gambler and a drunk who skipped
town, leaving Dustin’s sister and two young nieces behind.

As Dustin and Andrea travel the Pacific Northwest in an effort to recover the missing
coins, old feelings rekindle. Maybe their happily ever after can still be minted.

 

Advanced Praise:

“Jennifer’s story peels back layer after layer until Dustin and Andrea get down to what
really matters—what they feel down deep in their hearts. A lovely story of
finding love, healing old hurts, and working together toward a lovely future
together.” —Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling
author of Riverbend Reunion

“Equal turns thoughtful and sweet, The History of Us is a darling read.
Dustin and Andrea shine as a couple, and Port Inez is the type of small-town
that will draw you in like you are a member of the Karlsson family.” —Addie
Woolridge, author of The Checklist

“Jennifer Bardsley delivers a beautifully written story of love, family, and second
chances. You will experience all the feels as the hero and heroine navigate
their way toward happily ever after. The characters were written with such
authenticity that you will feel as if you know them personally. I enjoyed the
love and devotion both main characters showed for their families. Bardsley
skillfully handled the delicate subject of Alzheimer’s disease with grace and
care, weaving it into the storyline flawlessly. These two characters truly went
on a journey that led them back to each other. —Joy Avery, author of Something
So Sweet

“Gripping and emotional, The History of Us is a beautiful story of what
it truly means to love someone. Bardsley weaves a captivating tale of the
complicated but powerful nature of family bonds, taking readers on a journey
through the Pacific Northwest with two broken people looking to recover
something lost—and along the way, rediscovering their enduring love for each
other.” —Elissa Grossell Dickey, author of The Speed of Light and Iris
in the Dark

“Jennifer Bardsley’s love stories are exactly what we need right now—books with hope, family, and characters that feel like home!” —Brooke Burroughs, author of The Marriage Code and The Name Curse

 

About Jennifer Bardsley and Guest Post

Jennifer Bardsley believes in friendship, true love, and the everlasting power of books. A graduate of Stanford University, she lives in Edmonds, Washington with her husband and two children. Jennifer’s “I Brake for Moms” column has appeared in The Everett Herald every week since 2012. She also writes Young Adult Paranormal Romance under the pen name Louise Cypress. When she’s not writing books, or camping with her Girl Scout troop, you can find Jennifer walking from her house to the beach every chance she gets.

Guest Post

Why the Pacific Northwest is the perfect setting for romance book

The Pacific Northwest is a wonderful setting for romance books because the weather stretches the gamut from moody, misty mornings crying out for coffee, to sunny afternoons blooming with joyful flowers—all in one day. Pacific Northwest weather is its own emotional journey. Gray days where the Olympic Mountains are shrouded by clouds transform to beautiful ones by late afternoon. “Look, the mountains are out,” people say.

Residents of the Pacific Northwest make for great characters too. People here tend to be tough when it comes to weather. When the temperature hits 55 degrees, people bring out their short sleeves. Fashion is different here, mainly because of the need to ward off the chill. Show up to work wearing Gucci or Prada and your coworkers wouldn’t understand you, but if you had on a ten-year-old Patagonia vest they would approve.

I play on all these themes in THE HISTORY OF US, which is about high school sweethearts who broke each other’s hearts and take a second chance on love. The book is set in the small town of Port Inez, on the banks of Puget Sound. It takes place in March, which is the grayest, moodiest part of the year. Here’s a short passage to give you a taste of how the setting impacts this second-chance romance:

Dustin pulled her closer and she breathed in the fresh scent of soap that clung to him like the morning chill. His green eyes were the same color as the fir trees outside. But snuggled against his chest was a warm place to be, and when their lips crushed together Andrea felt a blissfulness she’d never experienced before. The sky was gray, the weather rainy, yet Dustin infused her with a sunshine that burst forth, filling her kitchen with a coziness that basked everything in a warm glow. He steadied her, sheltered her, held her upright like the century old trees in her front yard. “I am so honored you gave me a second chance,” he murmured as his lips traced her jawline.

Can the man who broke her heart put it back together again? Pour yourself a cup of coffee, imagine rain pattering on your windows, open your book or Kindle and take a book-vacation to the Pacific Northwest. THE HISTORY OF US releases on July 12, 2022 from Montlake.

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Giveaway Details:

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