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When life gives you lemons…

Renee

The day my dad committed suicide I ran. Iā€™ve been running ever since.

Going home is supposed to be the answer, instead it makes me question every thoughtless decision Iā€™ve made.

My sister hates me. My little brother barely knows me. And Simonā€¦ is engaged.

None of it matters- or so I tell myself. Iā€™m here to make amends and face a past haunted with regret.

As long as I can convince myself to stay.

Izzy

Mom is barely in the grave and the prodigal child is here to pick the bones clean.

I donā€™t want her here. My sisterā€™s defection is a wound that wonā€™t heal, and her return simply rubs at the scabs covering my heart.

Iā€™ve managed just fine without her. She can go back to her fancy college and forget about us- thatā€™s what she does best anyway.

If only I didnā€™t need her help. Or miss her so much.

Two sisters must set aside the past in order to protect the future.

Excerpt

Chapter Two

Izzy

The shock of finding RenĆ©e on the doorstep is fading, taken over by the sheer hypocrisy of her arrival. Why now? Itā€™s a little late if she wants to make amends. Not a word for two stinking years and she shows up thinking Iā€™m going to be grateful sheā€™s here?

Not in this lifetime.

The warm sincerity of her embrace, thoughā€¦ it tries to weaken the resentment Iā€™ve fostered since she walked out on her family, leaving me to pick up the pieces.

ā€œI donā€™t want you here,ā€ I snarl, unable to hide my bitterness. Iā€™d rather act as though I donā€™t care.

RenĆ©e eyes me warily, rubbing a reddened palm. I feel a childish delight to have caused her even a miniscule amount of the pain sheā€™s caused me.

ā€œIā€™m aware,ā€ she says calmly, bending to pick up a bulging overnight bag. ā€œBut Iā€™m here now, so letā€™s make the best of itā€”for Mom.ā€

Red hot rage rises from the pit of my stomach to spit and steam from my ears. ā€œDo. Not. Use Mom against me. You lost that right a long time ago.ā€

Months of caregiving flickers behind my eyes, a Shakespearean tale gone wrong. My fatherā€™s suicide did something to Mom. She shouldered the blame and wore it like a hairshirt, ripping the blinders away from their relationship to show the fractures in the foundation. She shut down. Stopped eating, washing, caring. It was left to me to get Benjamin off to school, clothes washed, a semblance of normalcy when everything was insane.

ā€œYou should have called.ā€ RenĆ©eā€™s empathetic gaze gets on my last nerve.

I whirl away before I plant my fist in her face. ā€œYour room is the way you left it. You can stay the weekend, then I want you to leave. Ben doesnā€™t need to get his hopes up.ā€ And neither do I.

Striding into the kitchen, I clench my hands over the lip of the sink and hang my head. The stack of unpaid bills on the edge of the counter mocks my independence, but itā€™s the manila folder that strikes fear in my heart.

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 Because the true power is love!

Jacquie Biggar

My heroes are tough, alpha males who know what they want. That is until they get gob-smacked by heroines who are strong, contemporary women willing to show them what they really need is love.

Iā€™ve been blessed with a long, happy marriage and enjoy writing romance novels that end with happy-ever-afters.

Jacquie Biggar has a wonderful gift for writing hot and extremely likable military men!

Jacqui Nelson

From the time Jacquie was twelve years old, she knew she wanted to be a writer. That year she wrote a short story called Count Daffodil after spending countless hours searching for ideas. The story garnered Jacquie an A and was read aloud through the school’s loudspeaker system. Needless to say, after that she was hooked.

Jacquie grew up, married her best friend, raised a family and left her writing urges to simmer in the background unattended.

She owned and operated a successful diner in her hometown for a number of wonderful years before deciding to live her dream of becoming an author.

Jacquie’s first book, Tidal Falls, a romantic suspense novel about second chances, released September of 2014.

Connect with Jacquie here: jbiggar@jacqbiggar.com

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82 Comments

  1. Dianne Kenes says:
    February 9, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Looking forward to reading your books

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      February 9, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Thanks Dianne!

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      1. Dianne Kenes says:
        February 9, 2016 at 10:51 am

        Your welcome

        Sent from my iPhone

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    2. D.L. Finn, Author says:
      April 7, 2020 at 11:53 am

      Congrats on your new release, Jacquie:) I have book one on my kindle and will be adding!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Jacquie Biggar says:
        April 7, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks so much, Denise!

        Liked by 1 person

  2. Laverne Bellemare says:
    May 28, 2016 at 10:34 am

    I I really liked going through your blog today, Lots of areas to keep you interested

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      May 28, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Thanks! I have fun playing with themes, lol

      Like

  3. Ma says:
    October 5, 2016 at 11:13 am

    This looks really nice, love that background

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      October 5, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Thank you! I love playing with WordPress themes šŸ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  4. Jane Risdon says:
    September 27, 2017 at 9:40 am

    Wishing you much success xx

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      September 27, 2017 at 9:46 am

      Thanks, Jane!

      Liked by 1 person

  5. robbiesinspiration says:
    May 14, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    I enjoyed learning all about your books, Jacquie. Sharing this for you.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      May 15, 2018 at 10:24 am

      Appreciated, Robbie, thanks!

      Liked by 1 person

  6. dgkaye says:
    May 16, 2018 at 8:53 am

    Congrats Jacquie! Wishing you lots of success! I have a few of your books on my Kindle that I am looking forward to getting to. šŸ™‚

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      May 16, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Thanks so much!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. dgkaye says:
        May 16, 2018 at 6:13 pm

        Welcome. šŸ™‚

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  7. Staci Troilo says:
    September 17, 2018 at 7:18 am

    I adored Sweetheart Cove. Nice to see it spotlighted here.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      September 17, 2018 at 10:10 am

      I find after writing dark suspense I like to do something with a more heartwarming tone.
      Thanks so much, Staci!

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      1. Staci Troilo says:
        September 17, 2018 at 10:29 am

        That makes perfect sense.

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  8. Mae Clair says:
    October 18, 2018 at 5:41 am

    I do love a good Christmas romance.The cover of Mistletoe Inn is so enchanting and the excerpt was great. You are such an extremely prolific author, Jacquie!

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    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      October 18, 2018 at 9:46 am

      Thanks, Mae! This cover is courtesy of the wonderful Michele Hauf. She’s a dream to work with and understood my vision perfectly šŸ™‚

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  9. Kat Taylor says:
    October 19, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    My home right now is full of amazing fall colors of yellow, cream brown oak, vibrant oranges,burntred and those are just the color of the leaves ,then there is the smell of anchent ever greens and burning fire’s from the chimnies all a wanderfull scent of fall I love it, last but not least Halloween decorations every where scare crows sitting on bales of hae pumpkins with evil grins cornstalks keeping them company. I sit outside with a warm glow in my bell and heart, this is home the Canadian great north and I love it with pride. KAT

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    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      October 19, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      I join in your love of our beautiful country, Kat. Thanks for this lovely picture you’ve painted with these words.

      Like

  10. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
    October 25, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    I think I want to use this quote as the opening of an interview with you

    “Jacquie Biggar has a wonderful gift for writing hot and extremely likable military men!” Jacqui Nelson

    I enjoyed this post and like the way you include your twitter stream, Jacquie.

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    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      October 25, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks, Rob! How are you doing? šŸ˜Š

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      1. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
        October 25, 2018 at 5:16 pm

        I’m good, Jacquie! I have folks in from out of town. Today is a free day so I’m catching up. That’s such a great quote. It’s funny and it makes me want to read your books. šŸ™‚

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        1. Jacquie Biggar says:
          October 25, 2018 at 7:55 pm

          Thank you šŸ™‚ Have fun with your friends!

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          1. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
            October 25, 2018 at 9:51 pm

            Thanks Jacquie! šŸ™‚

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  11. robertawrites235681907 says:
    November 30, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    Oooh, the circumstances for the male character sound heart wrenching, Jacquie.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      December 1, 2018 at 10:23 am

      One of my favorite old television shows was Beauty and The Beast (not the Disney version) https://youtu.be/FQMV1F272wg
      I was fascinated with Vincent and Katherine’s improbable love story and wanted to do my own twist on the tale.
      Thanks for checking it out, Robbie šŸ™‚

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  12. Annika Perry says:
    December 5, 2018 at 4:06 am

    Beautiful and enchanting cover and blurb, Jacquie … congratulations on your latest release and best of luck with it. Off to check it out. šŸ˜€šŸŒŗ

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      December 5, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Thanks, Annika!

      Liked by 1 person

  13. D. Wallace Peach says:
    January 5, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Congrats on the new release, Jacquie. Great cover and I enjoyed the excerpt. Wishing you the best of luck!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      January 5, 2019 at 10:50 am

      Thank you, I need it šŸ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  14. Jacqui Murray says:
    January 15, 2019 at 7:46 am

    I just reviewed a book about ‘thin ice’ although I think mine was a different sort than yours. Interesting review, Jacquie!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      January 15, 2019 at 9:23 am

      Now you have me curious, lol. I used thin ice as a dual analogy for the danger they’re in, as well as a trust broken. I hope you give it a try when it releases, Jacqui šŸ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  15. indianeskitchen says:
    February 26, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    What a blessed life you have had Jacquie!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      February 26, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      Aw, thanks, Diane!

      Liked by 1 person

  16. The Hook says:
    March 8, 2019 at 7:17 am

    I’m in awe of your literary prowess, Jacquie.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      March 8, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Thank you! šŸ™‚

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  17. joylennick says:
    June 26, 2019 at 1:22 am

    Hi Jacquie, I couldn’t thank you on Norah’s ‘Schooldays site’ – as it went completely haywire…In answer to your questions about Wales and Canada. My mother was Welsh and had lots of relatives in South Wales. Inland, it was very peaceful (though not on the coast…) and my aunt was a lovely soul. When the Suez Crisis was in full flow, we lived in Toronto and I worked for Canadian Reinsurance, down town. We travelled to Montreal and all over the various lakes and Niagara and had a whale of a time.It’s a beautiful country but we, nevertheless, suffered homesickness and returned to the UK. We have good friends in Vancouver and stayed with them years later (visited Expo) and also fell in love with Vancouver island…Good luck with all your. obviously successful writing. Long may you reign! Best wishes. Joy x

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    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      June 26, 2019 at 9:52 am

      Hi Joy, thanks for getting back to me šŸ™‚
      I’d love to visit Wales one day. The pictures I’ve seen are of beautiful, serene GREEN hills and of course, the Welsh ponies (which I adore!)

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  18. joylennick says:
    June 26, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Hi, If ever you reach Wales, one special place is LAUGHARNE. It’s quite beautiful: I’ll try and sort some photos out for you..The poet DylanThomas (“Under Milk Wood”) lived in a boat house near the estuary. Tenby beach is memorable too…Cheers! xx

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    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      June 26, 2019 at 10:07 am

      Thanks! I’ll look them up šŸ™‚

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    2. Jacquie Biggar says:
      June 26, 2019 at 10:09 am

      The castle looks fascinating!

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  19. Jane Risdon says:
    June 27, 2019 at 3:27 am

    Just fab, good luck and keep on keeping on. xx

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      June 27, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Thank you, Jane šŸ™‚

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  20. CHINA ALEXANDRIA LIVING THE DREAM says:
    July 12, 2019 at 6:44 am

    GREAT BLOG, JACQUIE. GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW BOOK I LOVE THE WAY YOU WRITE, CHINA

    china.alexandria@livingthedream.blog

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    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      July 12, 2019 at 9:48 am

      Thank you, China, appreciated!

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  21. Edie LaReau says:
    July 12, 2019 at 7:06 am

    Jacqui,

    I really want to know what happens to Maggie and Frank! Please tell me that they will be back!

    Edie LaReau

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      July 12, 2019 at 9:51 am

      Hi Edie,
      Have you read Maggie’s Revenge? I’m currently working on a sequel to that book with more of their story. After the traumatic events Maggie endured, I didn’t feel it would be right for her to easily trust again, so I’m easing into their relationship.
      Don’t give up on me šŸ™‚

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  22. Chocoviv says:
    August 24, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    Love to read!!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      August 24, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      Me too! Thanks for stopping by to comment šŸ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Chocoviv says:
        August 24, 2019 at 4:30 pm

        Youā€™re welcome!!

        Liked by 1 person

  23. kevin cooper says:
    September 4, 2019 at 11:46 am

    That’s quite a collection of works you have, Jacquie. šŸ™‚

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      September 4, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. kevin cooper says:
        September 5, 2019 at 8:30 am

        I like the Maggie’s Revenge cover. šŸ™‚

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        1. Jacquie Biggar says:
          September 5, 2019 at 10:22 am

          Thank you! It was created by Kim Killion šŸ™‚

          Liked by 1 person

  24. robertawrites235681907 says:
    March 31, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    To great sounding books, Jacquie, with quite different themes too. You are very versatile.

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    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      March 31, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      Thank you, Robbie, appreciated!

      Liked by 1 person

  25. Billy Ray Chitwood says:
    April 15, 2020 at 9:32 am

    So many ‘RomanceReaders’ are happy you’re following your dream, Jacquie ‘Prolific’! ā™„ā™„ā™„

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      April 15, 2020 at 9:53 am

      Aw, that’s so kind, Billy Ray, thank you! I haven’t become famous yet, but I’m trying, lol

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  26. Miriam Hurdle says:
    May 21, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    It’s only one month away for your new release. Congratulations, Jacquie! I enjoyed the excerpt. And thank you for the generous offer of two of your book for free. I downloaded them!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      May 21, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you, Miriam. I’m scrambling to get it done in time!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Miriam Hurdle says:
        May 21, 2020 at 6:43 pm

        Best wishes to dashing through the line, Jacquie!

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  27. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
    June 7, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    I love that cover, Jacquie!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      June 7, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you! My 25th novel šŸ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
        June 8, 2020 at 11:45 am

        You’re amazing!

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Jacquie Biggar says:
          June 8, 2020 at 7:04 pm

          If only the film producers agreed with you šŸ™‚

          Liked by 1 person

          1. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
            June 8, 2020 at 7:16 pm

            There’s someone out there who will. Never give up. šŸ™‚

            Liked by 1 person

          2. Jacquie Biggar says:
            June 8, 2020 at 7:21 pm

            ā¤

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  28. EvelynKrieger says:
    February 14, 2021 at 11:03 am

    Hi Jacquie,
    I don’t usually read romance novels but your excerpt is very well-written and intriguing. Nice to “meet” you.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      February 14, 2021 at 11:13 am

      Hi Evelynn, thank you! May I ask what genres you usually read?

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  29. OIKOSā„¢-Editorial says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:39 am

    Congratulations on the new releases, Love ’em! Best wishes, Michael

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      March 4, 2021 at 10:17 am

      Yay, thank you, Mark!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. OIKOSā„¢-Editorial says:
        March 4, 2021 at 12:18 pm

        :-))

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        1. Jacquie Biggar says:
          March 4, 2021 at 4:16 pm

          I’m sorry, Michael! I shouldn’t comment before I have my morning coffee, lol

          Liked by 1 person

          1. OIKOSā„¢-Editorial says:
            March 5, 2021 at 2:18 am

            Lol Dont worry, me too, Jacquie! Enjoy your day!

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  30. D.L. Finn, Author says:
    May 20, 2021 at 8:15 am

    I am making my way up to this book, Jacquie:) I just noticed wordpress unsubscribed you on my list! I hate when that happens.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      May 20, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      They’ve unlisted a bunch from my favorite blogs, too- err!
      Thank you, Denise. I hope you enjoy the series šŸ™‚

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  31. Americaoncoffee says:
    September 4, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    An excellent, exciting story and book review. The ad logo is very catchy.šŸ’žšŸ“š

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Jacquie Biggar says:
      September 5, 2021 at 10:38 am

      Thank you, AOC!

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