Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Luck o’ the Irish to ya!

May you find your

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Who knows, perhaps on this day, a cute, little impish

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will happen by and show you where to find a

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A Romance Caper with Prizes today on FB

Let’s talk romance and hot heroes at The Romance Caper on Facebook.

Come party with authors, Mary Marvella Author & Author MJ Flournoy and their guest authors: Carol Burnside, Linda Nightingale, Anna Kurtz Steffl, & Jodi Vaughn. There will be PRIZES!

When: Sunday, March 16th
Time: 2 pm to 10 pm EST (I’ll be there at 2pm EST)
Where: https://www.facebook.com/ARomanceCaper

We’re just looking to have a fun cyber party with readers who love romance. Come on by the site and comment to win.

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News about Reviews!

I’ve got five 5* reviews and two 4* reviews to show off! Lately, I’ve been a writing cave like you wouldn’t believe! Everything is moving so fast I can barely keep a handle on things. But busy is good, right?

I did manage to send out some review requests and the responses have sent me soaring on Cloud 9, which makes it difficult to come back down to Earth and tend to business. LOL!

Links will take you to the full review, but just look at these snippits for A Suitable Wife:

CarolBurnside_ASuitableWife800“From friendship to love . . . a bumpy ride, but so worth it. This was my first time reading works by Carol Burnside, but it definitely will not be my last.” Shirley Buchanan, Romance Book Haven, 5/5 stars (Goodreads)

This story tugs at the heart strings. Mrs. Burnside produces a perfect afternoon read not to be missed. You not only fall in love with the characters but the town of Sweetwater Springs!” Susan May, 5/5 stars, Amazon review

“I loved this book, including the storyline and characters! can’t wait to read more in the series from this author.” — Anon, 4/5 stars (B&N)

I thought I would take a quick look at the first chapter… Before I knew it, I was more than halfway through the book and the only reason I finally quit reading was because my Kindle battery died. I admit I came home from work the next day and finished the story. This book was well worth the sleepy morning.

A Suitable Wife has it all. Passion, friendship, a villainous ex (or two), picturesque settings, heart touching back-story, dedicated family, and some great love scenes. Sweetwater Springs is a place where anyone would feel welcome. Carol Burnside has created a community that I hope to visit often. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.”Anon, 5/5 stars, Amazon review

Click HERE to read an excerpt from A Suitable Wife.

And here are some stellar review snippits for Her Unexpected Family:

CarolBurnside_HerUnexpectedFamily_500px“This is one roller-coaster of an emotional story. It is tender, heart-warming and at times heart-breaking. But I loved it.”– Laura: 5/5 star Recommended Read, Amazon

“I found this read to be very touching and also very humorous. Yes, I said humorous … I recommend this read for readers that don’t mind pulling out the tissues and looking like a fool when crying over a book and if you don’t mind laughing out load in the middle of nowhere whilst reading.” Desere, Romance Book Haven, 4/5 star review from Goodreads

“I laughed at the humor, cried with the heartbreaking parts and sympathized with their plight as they tried to find their lasting love. Well written characters meshed with a well developed plot for true reading pleasure. Real page turner. I look forward happily to the next book in the series.” — Shirley Buchanan, Romance Book Haven, 5/5 star review

Click HERE to read an excerpt from Her Unexpected Family.

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