Coronavirus has given me something I haven't had for a while: Abundant Writing Time!
The first book in the two-part "Charbonneau Twins" stories is about thirty-days from edit completion. I'm having two rounds down because it is so long - a little over 85,000 words. Just a reminder it is a contemporary romance. The first story is Peak - about superstar model Paul Charbonneau finishing up his runway career (don't worry, he'll still be doing magazine covers and men's clothing lines!). The cover for peak was published on my last post.
BUT, here is the book cover for the second in the series - Pinnacle. Financier David Charbonneau is at the crossroads of life. His ex drops off his twin daughters, he's just lost millions for his firm and is starting a new job that has turned into an albatross. And he's lost his closest friend, his administrative assistant and financial whiz who rivals his own abilities. But Veronica has her own ambitions and it isn't to work forever in the staid world of finance.
Vero has loved him for a very long time but with her own success within reach and at the cusp of realizing her dream, she must steel herself against David's charms pulling her back into his world. He has come to the painful realization that Veronica has been more than a friend all along. But now, for the first time in his charmed life, he can't interfere. He can't tell her that he loves her for fear he'd be the person to get in her way. And he can never do that to Veronica, not when she is so close.
It's always a joy to share a new cover and this one is a beauty! Most of you know me as a historical romance author, but I do occasionally write contemporary romance. This one is super special - a story I've wanted to write for a long time.
I've read a ton of romance novels and the ones that have male TWIN leads have always been a favorite. I was determined to write one.
Paul Charbonneau and David Charbonneau. Both successful. Both at a turning point in life. They haven't spoken in eight years. PEAK - Supermodel Paul Charbonneau is finishing his runway career and ready for a new challenge. That challenge is his complicated relationship with Everest climber, Claire Allen, and her quest to climb to the peak again.
PINNACLE - Super financier David Charbonneau has just had a major financial loss for his company and is out of a job. His ex-girlfriend shows up at his door and drops off his twin daughters. What else can go wrong? The loss of his executive assistant - a constant in his life; a new nanny for the girls - a constant irritant; and an offer too good to refuse from Lady Walter-Phillips. So, Peak is with my editor. I don't have a release date yet but I think May-ish. I'm still writing Pinnacle. Hope you love them! Oh, and do tell me what you think of the cover. Dar Albert did another bang-up job!!!!!