Welcome, author JL Regen! Would you tell us about yourself?
I’m an ESL teacher (K to College), I’ve travelled worldwide to teach ESL and literacy, I’m a journalist with a photograph in the archival collection of the NY Historical Society, I have my own training company for entrepreneurs, and I’ll be doing a sequel to my romance.
How long have you been writing?
My first article was article was published in a local newspaper when I was nine so many decades.
What are your favorite genres to read and write?
I will be publishing in a new genre-historical WWII. I’m preparing three novels. A MG and two WWII that have love stories within them.
When you’re not writing, what do you like to do?
When not writing, I’m doing yoga, ballet, horse riding, travelling, or photography, which I’d love to do much more of.
Where would you go on your dream vacation?
To Bali where I had the pleasure of vacationing many years go.
What is your favorite historical time period?
WWII
What is your favorite season?
Summer but lately they’ve been slow to arrive.
What book are you currently reading?
I’m currently reading a book on villains, which will play a big role in my WWII novel that includes the Holocaust.
Do you have any pets?
I don’t have time for the proper care of pets but I adore horses.
Thank you for stopping by!
Secret Desires
by JL Regen
Genre: 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 pain[1]ful 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.
Purchase Links: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Desires-Joan-L-Regen/dp/0998409995
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secret-desires-j-l-regen/1125516296?ean=9780998409993
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 series and a Middle Grade novel set in World War II.
Author Link:
https://www.facebook.com/joan.ramirez.98031
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