It’s a favorite theme in novels, sitcoms, movies, and was
even once a regular feature on The Oprah Show and similar programs. Whether
it’s parent-child, former sweethearts, or old friends, it seems we all turn to
mush when the stars line up and a reunion happens.
In my upcoming August release, A Family for Jason, high school sweethearts, Ruby Driscoll and Mike Abbot,
had huge dreams, but they had even more. The duo had serious plans for a future together. Smart and popular,
they had all, at least until Mike’s mom and Ruby’s dad were killed in an auto accident
that exposed their long-standing affair. Ruby fled Bluestone River first, Mike later,
but the two never saw each other or exchanged a word for twenty years. Now
they’ve both come home, never imagining the stars could be scrambling behind
the scenes and working in their favor.
In Girl in theSpotlight, my first Harlequin Heartwarming book, Lark and Miles gave up
their baby for adoption when they were in college. But by chance they learn the
eighteen year old is an up and coming figure skater. Although they meet their
daughter eventually, their relationship is the true reunion, in part because
this time around they actually fall in love. Isn’t it terrific when love wins?
On a personal note, I had a friend I met in college when I
was 20 and no matter where I moved, we stayed friends and saw each other when
we could. Once, “when we could” meant a fifteen year gap between visits. No
wonder we cried—and cried—when we met after all that time! It turned out that
was the last time I saw her, because she died not long after we spent a
wonderful day together. That time with my friend was one of the most important reunions
of my life.
What about you? Do you have a favorite reunion story? Maybe
a class reunion—I’ve seen some second-chance-for-love stories blossom at high
school reunions. What about family reunions? Reuniting with a friend?
Do you enjoy a reunion theme in books? Let’s talk.
*****
Virginia is
excited about her August release, A
Family for Jason. It’s the first of her new series, BACK TO BLUESTONE
RIVER. An author of both fiction and nonfiction books, she’s also a ghostwriter/editor
and a coach for other authors at various stages of their careers. Her other
Harlequin Heartwarming books include: GIRL IN THE SPOTLIGHT, SOMETHING TO
TREASURE, and LOVE, UNEXPEC TED. She also writes award-winning women’s fiction,
including THE JACKS OF HER HEART, AMBER LIGHT, ISLAND HEALING, and GRETA’S GRACE.
All Virginia’s stories explore themes of hope, healing, and plenty of second
chances.
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love second chance romance books
ReplyDeleteYes, they're the best! Thanks.
DeleteI do love a reunion scene. My brother and his current wife reconnected while they worked together to plan their high school reunion. It happens.
ReplyDeleteThat happened at my reunion years and years ago--it was fun for that couple. My best to your brother and his wife.
DeleteI love a reunion too. Last May my "group" spent college girl weekend at my house and we had a blast.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet you had a blast--seems no one has more fun than a bunch of women friends. I don't know where I'd be without them!
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ReplyDeleteI love reunion books, and second chance romance, too.
ReplyDeleteI love all kinds of second chances, too. Where would I be if I hadn't had them all through my life!
DeleteThe premise of your book sounds so interesting, Virginia. And I do love second chance romances. Reading about reunions reminded me of my friend from college. It's been several years since we had lunch and laughed hysterically. I must call her now! Thanks for this post!
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