Happily Ever After Cafe discussion

Hi all,

My new release Take Two: a Hollywood Romance, is about a Harley-riding (female) Hollywood director and an up-and-coming sexy actor who is poisoned on the set.

I am in need of a handful of people (maybe a dozen or so) who are willing to read the book and post reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, B&N and in the Apple bookstore. (Reviews are very important to Indie authors.)

I’m also looking for the book to be mentioned as a recommended read in GR discussions and lists (if readers feel that it warrants it). Basically, any conversation about the book is welcome!

Here is the blurb and GR page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

If you can commit to reading and posting reviews before December 30, 2013, I would be happy to send you an “e” format of the book for free. Please contact me at tracey (at) traceycramerkelly.com

Thank you so much,

Tracey Cramer-Kelly

Thanks for the info, Tracey!

Thanks, Tracey!

I would like to read your book and post my review, Tracey. I'll send you an email today. Thanks for posting the info and congrats on publishing your novel!

Thanks Tracey, I received a copy of "Take Two" a few days ago. There are 51 chapters but the chapters are short and easy to read. I am already on ch.22.

Yes, I like shorter chapters. :-)
Heidi, got your note, will send you a separate email shortly!

Hi Tracey, I hope you're going well with your book and receiving lots of helpful reviews. I've just posted a review about something else, however when we previously messaged, I told you I'd be happy to review your book if you still needed some feedback. Please let me know if that's the case.
Cheers for now.
Alisinny

Alisinny, I could still use reviews and feedback. Did I send you the book already? If not, email me direct at tracey (at) traceycramerkelly.com and I'll get it to you!

Tracey wrote: "Alisinny, I could still use reviews and feedback. Did I send you the book already? If not, email me direct at tracey (at) traceycramerkelly.com and I'll get it to you!"

H Tracey, no you hadn't sent it to me already as I wasn't sure when I'd be able to read and review. I'll send you an email with my own email so you can send it on.
Let me know what kind of time frame is best for you and I'll try to get back to you by at least then.
Cheers Alisinny

I finished reading Take Two: a Hollywood Romance and have posted a review! It was a great page turning romance but I kept wishing there was no age gap involved.

Thanks so much... by any chance could you post it to amazon as well? (you have to have a certain number of reviews at amazon in order to qualify for certain things, like promos): http://www.amazon.com/Take-Two-Hollyw...

As long as you have ever purchased anything from amazon, you don't have to have bought the book there (what would happen to our libraries if that were a requirement?!).

Hi Tracey, you're welcome...it was an interesting to read about the taboo older woman, younger man relationship... the reveiew is also now posted on Amazon. My Amazon screen name is Book Mavin.

I'm not finished yet with the book but it's interesting that I actually am finding the age difference thing quite acceptable. I don't really see this as a taboo but perhaps it's because
(A) I'm not finished yet
(B) I'm of a 'certain age' and often find younger men are interested in me despite the age difference (even if I'm not interested)
(C) I actually know someone who is married to a MUCH younger man and perhaps I've become more accepting.
Hmm. Difficult to know but thought I'd contribute to the discussion.
Actually come to think of it, I'm pretty tired of the current fad of naming older women "cougars" in this type of scenario. Let's face it, it's not news that a younger man in his sexual prime often seeks out an older experienced woman- who happens to be in her sexual prime.

Alisinny wrote: "I'm not finished yet with the book but it's interesting that I actually am finding the age difference thing quite acceptable. I don't really see this as a taboo but perhaps it's because
(A) I'm not..."

I agree the 30/40 age difference in "Take Two" is acceptable, but in general the age difference is not common.

Throughout the story, the characters did struggle with whether their relationship would be acceptable because of the age difference.

Overall, it was a good story worth reading, but for me, I thought the age difference took away from the romance and I kept wishing the age difference aspect was left out of the storyline.