Welcome, J.L.! Tell us about yourself.
I’ve been writing since I’m nine when my first newspaper article for the tallest sunflower in town was published. I was a cub reporter. As a minor, my Mom held onto the remuneration but I got the byline. Havebeen rolling along ever since as a journalist, photographer, corporate communications manager, novelist, and now, global entrepreneurial trainer.
What is your favorite historical time period?
WWII–rich with events that changed the world and heroes and heroines who we will never forget. My favorite: Eleanor Roosevelt who did so much for humanity..
What three words would the heroine of your story use to describe her love interest?
For my romance novel: Sensuous, Successful, Intriguing
For my upcoming WWII novel: Reliable, Caring, and Brilliant
What is your favorite comfort food?
Chocolate.
It satisfies my need for comfort at the end of a long day of novel writing.
If you could step into one of your books, which one would it be?
My contemporary romance, Secret Desires, because my heroine is faced with so many personal and career challenges at a young age.
What would you like your readers to know about you or your work?
I have a passion for travel because I love to take photographs, which I keep in a special place for locales for future literary work.
Secret Desires
by JL Regen
Contemporary Romance
Nothing in Margo Simmons’s life comes easy. She can’t claim the inheritance on a condo apartment her uncle has left to her until she is gainfully employed in a job for a year. She meets the man of her dreams but anguishes over a loving relationship because he is still emotionally tied to his deceased wife. With great difficulty, she becomes the guardian to a recently orphaned child she had been tutoring. Margo evolves from an insecure, newbie elementary teacher into a woman determined to fulfill the secret desires locked in her heart. My story speaks to anyone who has suffered a loss and had to start over.
Excerpt:
MARGO SIMMONS GRIPPED THE EDGES of the leather chair, waiting for details from the family lawyer about her Uncle Harry’s death. She hoped it would be shorter and less painful than the reading of her father’s will.
An older gentleman extended his hand. “I’m sorry your mother couldn’t be here.”
Margo looked up from her reflections to acknowledge him. “Thanks, Mr. Steinberg.”
“You’ve grown into a lovely young woman.”
Margo blinked back tears at memories of good times shared with Uncle Harry. “Not so young. I’m twenty-three.”
The portly man squeezed himself into a swivel chair and peered at her over wire-rimmed bifocals. “I’m ancient compared to that number.”
Margo gripped her knees to steady her nerves. “My mother wanted to come with me, but they’re downsizing at her dress shop. She was afraid to leave early. My stepfather is furious because Uncle Harry didn’t leave him any money.”
Mr. Steinberg saddened at the sorrowful expression on the young woman’s face. “It pains me to hear Jerry hasn’t changed his ways. However, since you’re the only one present to hear your uncle’s will, I’ll get to the point. Harry has left you his Riverside Drive condominium apartment and the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.”
Margo jumped up from the chair and hugged the man. “This is a miracle. I can’t wait to tell my Mom. She’s wanted me to get out on my own. Now I can. Though I wish it hadn’t come with the loss of my uncle. I adored him.”
Purchase Links:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secret-desires-j-l-regen/1125516296?ean=9780998409993
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Desires-J-L-Regen-ebook/dp/B06XKH8F7F/ref
About J.L.
J.L. Regen’s book was inspired by a real life story of lovers who join hearts against many odds. She lives in the New York metropolitan area, is a published photojournalist, has short suspense stories online, and has taught English as a Second Language to students around the globe. This is her first contemporary romance. She has also published three nonfiction books and is crafting a historical suspense set in World War II. Her latest endeavor is The Write Rules for her company, JL Regen Enterprises LLC.
Author Link: www.joansbookshelf.com
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