Sharla Lovelace

sexy small town love stories

One month away!!

Exactly one month till Simon and Quinn hit your ereaders in THE SWEETEST CHASE, book two in the Heart of the Storm series! Have you preordered?  Amazon Link I can't wait for y'all to read this book!!   *tapping fingers and toes* And here's a free little teaser, just to hold you over a bit.  :) *** She pulled his face the remaining few inches until his lips met hers, and then everything dizzy spiraled into that one union. His lips were hot and soft and sweet and salty at the same time. They moved on hers tenderly, tasting, testing, and when his tongue touched hers it was better ... Read More

Preorder LOVING THE CHASE!

It's almost here!  August 25th is the big day, when my new Heart of the Storm series kicks off with LOVING THE CHASE! Click here to read the synopsis.  Have you preordered your copy of the ebook, paperback, or audiobook yet?  :)  Let me help... Amazon: http://amzn.to/1FMMVhE B&N: http://bit.ly/1HoZDHh Stay strong in the storms! xoxo Sharla   ... Read More

I Photobombed ’em!

See me back there poking my head through the TV?   :)   I got invited to Skype in to a book club in Defiance, Ohio, today after they'd read DON'T LET GO, and what a hoot!  So much fun to visit book club meetings, I always love it.  Especially when I can go in person, but did you know you can just dial me up and I can pop right into your meeting just like this? Yep.  Just shoot me a message at sharla@sharlalovelace.com or use the form on my contact page, and we'll set it up! By the way, if I get to come in person, I love cake balls.  Just sayin'... ... Read More

How beginnings make you want to hurl…

Started writing a new book/series today. :) Exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. Like getting on a roller coaster without seeing it first!  Wheeeee! And while that sounds exciting for some of you who love roller coasters, I'm one of those people who have to look at that beast.  Study it for a while.  See where the scary parts are going to be and really think it out.  Because for one, I'm afraid of heights. Two, don't like going upside down.  And three, I only trust the ones that have those things that come down over your shoulders and clamp you in.  Yes, I know that means they are ... Read More

The day after…

The day after a book release.... ...is a mixture of breathing deeply again and panic.  Whew! The rush is over, I can get up from the couch, I can stop obsessively watching the Amazon ranking fall, rise, fall, rise (dang it, quit rising!) But none of it stops.  None of it is over.  You still worry "Did I do enough to market it?  Is there something I'm missing?  Why did so-and-so hit #49 when you hit #12049?  You keep worrying and panicking and hoping and checking the Amazon ranking, but in the midst of all that, you go back to writing that next book. Because when it comes down to it, if you ... Read More

Come see my new book, DON’T LET GO!

My newest book, DON'T LET GO is out and having a great time today!  :) It's about first love, unspeakable choices, and second chances.  Here's a little teaser to pique your interest... *** Morning? Really? I opened my mouth to say something back, but nothing came out, so I licked my lips and fidgeted with my robe like a crazy woman. “Too early?” he asked, as if that were a normal thing to say to me as well. A laugh-scoff-snort thing fell out of my mouth, which I chalked up to rounding out the perfect start to the day. I coughed and cleared my throat. “No, I’m—just getting ready for work.” ... Read More

A Month of Memories…

I didn't post all this week...still crazy from the holiday, and so much going on personally and at work.  So I thought I'd pop in on this bright and beautiful Saturday morning, the very first day of December. There were alot of GRATITUDE posts floating around Facebook in November, everyone posting days of what they were thankful for.  November was all about thankfulness, as it should be.  We should stop and take notice of our blessings...we tend to spend way too much time complaining about what we lack.  So November was a great time to take stock and see things right side up. December, to ... Read More

Aunt Bernie’s Spicy Crackers! from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE

In the spirit of book-y love and snack addiction, I wanted to round out this week with the recipe for the spicy crackers Aunt Bernie makes in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE.  :) Cassidy loves them, Emily loves them, even health crazy Holly loves them.  So here you are--your very own recipe to make them yourself.  EASY peasy and sooooo good.  Enjoy! TEXAS FIRE CRACKERS (served by Aunt Bernie… good as appetizer or with gumbo…) 1   tsp garlic powder 1   tsp onion powder      1/2 tsp black pepper 3   tbsp crushed red pepper flakes 1  2/3 cup vegetable or olive oil 2   1-oz pkgs Ranch ... Read More

Off The Beaten Path with Cynthia Ellingsen

Here we are again at Off The Beaten Path!  A once-a-month opportunity to get to know a very special romance or women’s fiction author, in a fun and hopefully interactive way.   We all like to get to know our favorite authors a little better, and I want to make that fun for everyone. This month, I’m so excited to have the fabulous Cynthia Ellingsen here!! *cue applause* Cynthia and I met at this past summer's RWA National Conference, where our mutual editor introduced us at the Berkley cocktail party.  We were fast friends!  What fun we had out on the patio (waiting for the heater) ... Read More

My squee moments…

I mentioned that I was signing at the John Cooper School Signature Author Series last Friday... Did I mention that I was going to meet Kathryn Stockett? Well I did!  I mean, not like hey we're bff's and dishing about lotion scents and recipes, but I did get my picture taken with her and Tate Taylor, who did the movie version of THE HELP. Yeah, I was excited.  AND if you didn't see me squeeing all over Facebook, I had a childhood fangirl moment with the oldest Hardy Boy, when he was there with two other authors as the cover artist.  He does photography now.  AND he gushed over my cover.  ... Read More

Life Lesson #8 from savvy Emily Lockwood

BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is now available!  I get lots of questions asking me what it's about. Basically, the main character, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate.  She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy.  Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes full of secrets, and Emily just flat out has things to get through and get over.  I call them the “Emily Lockwood Life ... Read More

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    sharlaAward winning author of sexy small town love stories. Texas girl. Wife of Superman. Frequently speak of coffee, dogs, TV shows & men with sexy eyes. {Read More}

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  • Reader Reviews

    The Reason is You review by Kathryn Magendie

    “A spot-on debut novel, Sharla Lovelace’s prose is smart, witty, funny, with a hot sexy edge that makes The Reason Is You an oh-so-tantalizing romantic journey…the line between our world and the mystical one is deliciously blurred.” ~ Kathryn Magendie, author of Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces, Sweetie
    2015-03-06T12:51:23+00:00
    “A spot-on debut novel, Sharla Lovelace’s prose is smart, witty, funny, with a hot sexy edge that makes The Reason Is You an oh-so-tantalizing romantic journey…the line between our world and the mystical one is deliciously blurred.” ~ Kathryn Magendie, author of Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces, Sweetie

    The Reason is You review by Therese Walsh

    “The Reason Is You is a romantic story about love, ghosts, and second chances.  But under all of that, it’s a story about redemption.  This novel is the definition of a page-turner.” ~ Therese Walsh, author of The Last Will of Moira Leahy
    2015-03-06T12:52:05+00:00
    “The Reason Is You is a romantic story about love, ghosts, and second chances.  But under all of that, it’s a story about redemption.  This novel is the definition of a page-turner.” ~ Therese Walsh, author of The Last Will of Moira Leahy

    Before and Ever Since review by Romantic Times Book Reviews

    "Lovelace does a great job of bridging the past with the present. The characters are smart, funny and well rounded. It is refreshing to see a female character, with obvious vulnerabilities, exhibit such strength in situations that would make other women cringe." ~Romantic Times Book Reviews
    2015-03-06T12:53:31+00:00
    "Lovelace does a great job of bridging the past with the present. The characters are smart, funny and well rounded. It is refreshing to see a female character, with obvious vulnerabilities, exhibit such strength in situations that would make other women cringe." ~Romantic Times Book Reviews

    Before and Ever Since review by Joyfully Reviewed

    "Before And Ever Since is a beautifully crafted, thought provoking story that engaged me from the first few words. The chemistry between Emily and Ben was sizzling hot, and I was quite enamored of these two attempting to work things out…that I could NOT put this story down until I finished it."  ~ Joyfully Reviewed, November 2012 Recommended Read
    2015-03-06T12:54:52+00:00
    "Before And Ever Since is a beautifully crafted, thought provoking story that engaged me from the first few words. The chemistry between Emily and Ben was sizzling hot, and I was quite enamored of these two attempting to work things out…that I could NOT put this story down until I finished it."  ~ Joyfully Reviewed, November 2012 Recommended Read

    Before and Ever Since review by Rhapsody Book Club

    "Emotionally rich and beautifully told, Sharla Lovelace’s Before And Ever Since is a magical tale of love and family. You’ll hate for it to end."  ~Rhapsody Book Club
    2015-03-06T12:56:14+00:00
    "Emotionally rich and beautifully told, Sharla Lovelace’s Before And Ever Since is a magical tale of love and family. You’ll hate for it to end."  ~Rhapsody Book Club

    Before and Ever Since review by Cocktails & Books

    "Sharla Lovelace is a gifted storyteller. She creates characters that are very down-to-earth, flawed and understand that there isn’t a fairy tale happily ever after waiting for them at the end. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s not tied up with a pretty bow, which makes it feel so very real. I look forward to reading more from Sharla Lovelace in the future."    ~Cocktails & Books
    2015-03-06T12:56:58+00:00
    "Sharla Lovelace is a gifted storyteller. She creates characters that are very down-to-earth, flawed and understand that there isn’t a fairy tale happily ever after waiting for them at the end. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s not tied up with a pretty bow, which makes it feel so very real. I look forward to reading more from Sharla Lovelace in the future."    ~Cocktails & Books

    Loving The Chase review by Publishers Weekly

    "...the excitement of Texas’s dramatic weather and Maddi and Zach’s dramatic history make [Loving The Chase] an exhilarating and satisfying read."  ~Publishers Weekly
    2015-06-02T00:05:44+00:00
    "...the excitement of Texas’s dramatic weather and Maddi and Zach’s dramatic history make [Loving The Chase] an exhilarating and satisfying read."  ~Publishers Weekly

    Loving The Chase review by Martini Times

    "That cover! Oh sweet baby Jesus. The characters, the writing, hot sweaty sex in a thunderstorm. The adrenaline!! Perfect story that I couldn't tear my eyes from. Holy crap. I found myself a new favorite author."

    Martini Times Romance Book Blog

    5.0
    2015-08-27T19:56:08+00:00

    Martini Times Romance Book Blog

    "That cover! Oh sweet baby Jesus. The characters, the writing, hot sweaty sex in a thunderstorm. The adrenaline!! Perfect story that I couldn't tear my eyes from. Holy crap. I found myself a new favorite author."

    A Charmed Little Lie review from Library Journal

    Contemporary romance readers will love [A Charmed Little Lie], its characters, and the town they call home and will be eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series.  ~ Library Journal
    2017-05-04T21:23:31+00:00
    Contemporary romance readers will love [A Charmed Little Lie], its characters, and the town they call home and will be eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series.  ~ Library Journal

    Don’t Let Go Review from The Romance Room

    Sharla Lovelace has produced one of the most emotionally charged and beautifully written second-chance love stories I have read in a very long time. The characters, the storyline, the twists, the surprises, the emotions, the tears.. everything… it’s just the most perfect book. - The Romance Room
    2015-03-06T12:44:18+00:00
    Sharla Lovelace has produced one of the most emotionally charged and beautifully written second-chance love stories I have read in a very long time. The characters, the storyline, the twists, the surprises, the emotions, the tears.. everything… it’s just the most perfect book. - The Romance Room