Secret Desires by J.L. Regan was nominated as romance novel of the 2019 by Readers Choice. Now, I have the pleasure of sharing a little about the book with you and introducing you to JL and to Secret Desires. This story speaks to anyone who has suffered a loss and had to start over. You may not know that J.L. Regen’s book was inspired by a real-life story of lovers who join hearts against many odds.
Secret Desires by J.L. Regen
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.
Here’s an Excerpt from Secret Desires
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.”
Where to Buy Secret Desires
Now, you can listen to Margo’s story and cheer her on as you commute to work or sit back and adjust your headsets at home. Secret Desires is also available on B&N.com and Amazon.com –eBook and paper.
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKH8F7F
- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secret-desires-j-l-regen/1125516296?ean=9780998409900
- https://www.facebook.com/JoanRamirezAuthor (Has Secret Desires–don’t bother with other books)
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 and a MG novel. Her book for younger readers, Jamie is Autistic: Learning in a Special Way, has been used widely in elementary school classrooms here and overseas and is now in Spanish and Chinese and live as a YouTube video. Her newest book is The Write Rules, which talks about the nuances of entrepreneurial training.
This story speaks to anyone who has suffered a loss and had to start over. J.L. Regen’s book was inspired by a real-life story of lovers who join hearts against many odds.
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