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For the Love of Jazz

For the Love of Jazz

January 7, 2013 4 Comments

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“For the Love of Jazz” by Elke Feuer

Book Description:

Restoration architect Josie Fagan takes on a project with lawyer and senator’s son, Patrick Pullman. It’s the perfect match. She needs his endorsement to save her business and he wants to restore his ancestral Chicago home. Love wasn’t part of her plan. Neither was being asked to stay at his home, haunted by ghosts, or discovering she has a claim to his home – which she adores. When she finds out his family may be responsible for her aunt’s disappearance fifty years ago, it’s a race to unearth the truth before she loses not only her business and her heart, but also her life.

Patrick can’t deny his attraction to Josie and is willing to take a chance on love since his broken engagement a year earlier. Things become complicated when he learns of their family connection and her claim to the home he loves. He doesn’t believe in ghosts, or that his family is involved in her aunt’s disappearance, so insists they work together. But, when he starts seeing his uncle’s ghost, and threats are made on her life, he’s forced to confront the possibility his family could be responsible.

My Review:

I was very privileged to get to know Elke when we were both in a Gotham Writers’ Workshop class together, which is where got to read a small part of what was an early draft of “For the Love of Jazz!”  Even after the class was over, I often thought of this story; there was something about the characters and story that haunted me and I wanted to know more!

When I received an early copy of “For the Love of Jazz” I was so excited and couldn’t wait to start it.  When I did, it was late at night, so I thought I’d only read a chapter or two, but I was wrong — I read more than that.  I was hooked instantly and with each page I turned I wanted to read more.  Elke Feuer is a very talented and gifted author and it’s hard to believe that it’s her first novel.  Her writing draws the readers in and makes it seem that you’re literally watching the story unfold and come to life before your eyes.  “For the Love of Jazz” was a quick read that was filled with twists and turns, along with the constant thought of what the real truth was.  I really liked all the characters, but Josie was definitely my favorite.  I liked how she was wasn’t really afraid of anything and took chances, maybe even on Patrick…(sorry, no spoilers!).  I also liked how there wasn’t too much detailed talk about the renovations she was doing to Patrick’s house.  For someone who doesn’t now a lot about design, I was comforted in the fact that I didn’t need to have much background in design, which I found was a major plus.

It was my first romantic suspense and it won’t be my last!  If you’re looking for an intriguing romantic suspense, “For the Love of Jazz” by Elke Feuer is the book for you!

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars!

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Book Cover Reveal – FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ

November 27, 2012 9 Comments

I’m very excited to reveal Elke Feuer’s book cover of FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ!

Restoration architect Josie Fagan takes on a project with lawyer and senator’s son, Patrick Pullman. It’s the perfect match. She needs his endorsement to save her business and he wants to restore his ancestral Chicago home. Love wasn’t part of her plan. Neither was being asked to stay at his home, haunted by ghosts, or discovering she has a claim to his home – which she adores. When she finds out his family may be responsible for her aunt’s disappearance fifty years ago, it’s a race to unearth the truth before she loses not only her business and her heart, but her life.

Patrick can’t deny his attraction to Josie and is willing to take a chance on love since his broken engagement a year earlier. Things become complicated when he learns of their family connection and her claim to the home he loves. He doesn’t believe in ghosts, or that his family is involved in her aunt’s disappearance, so insists they work together. But, when he starts seeing his uncle’s ghost, and threats are made on her life, he’s forced to confront the possibility his family could be responsible.

The ghosts of their aunt and uncle forge a connection through them, but is what they feel love or just the ghosts living out their unfinished lives?

**About the author, Elke Feuer:

Elke was born and raised on Grand Cayman where she lives with her husband and two wonderful kids. To her surprise, she enjoys writing romantic suspense, and even more surprising, writing about serial killers. She also writes historical, time travel and contemporary stories to even out her dark side.

Elke’s joy is reading, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people. Writing is her passion. She doesn’t have pets, but adores puppies and fluffy kittens, but doesn’t everyone?

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**The FOR LOVE OF JAZZ release date is December 24th!

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Elke Feuer

November 12, 2012 9 Comments

Bio of the Author:  Elke lives in Grand Cayman with her husband and two kids. She loves to spend time with her family, travel, and write. She stumbled into writing suspense, and to her surprise found she enjoyed it, along with writing about serial killers. Elke’s fascinated by them, and what motivates them to kill.

Just recently, Elke Feuer was thrilled and honored to find out I’m the only published Caymanian romance author. It’s such a great opportunity to help other writers on island.

INTERVIEW

Welcome back, Elke! What have you been up to since your first appearance?  I had another baby, edited For the Love of Jazz and started another book, Deadly Bloodlines.

Your book, FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ, has been picked up by Crimson Romance (Congratulations!), how did you find out that you’d officially be an author?  An email in my inbox from Crimson saying they’d be happy to have my story.

How did you react, and who was the first person you told?  I went in the bedroom and jumped up and down. I couldn’t shout because my daughter was sleeping. My in-laws were visiting at the time. It was about two weeks after I had my daughter. My husband and mother/father in-law were the first to hear the news.

Did you celebrate?  If so, how?  My best friend, Katie, treated me to lunch. She was also the person who encouraged me to submit while I was pregnant. I planned to put off submitting for another year.

At this point in your career as an author, what do you think has helped you the most?  To keep believing in myself and don’t be deterred by rejection letters.

Now that you’re a mom of two, how has it changed your like?  I have a lot less time to write than I used to. Thankfully, my daughter is an amazing sleeper, so I do get some writing time.

Some authors find reviews important, do you?  From what I’ve seen and learned so far, yes. It appears most readers want to know that someone enjoyed the book before they buy it. On amazon it gets you in a higher ranking, so there are definitely perks to getting reviews.

In one word, how does it feel to say you’re an author?  Fantastic!

What has been your favorite part this far in the publishing process?  Meeting new people, especially the crimsonistas (other Crimson authors).

Do you have any plans on marketing your book, and if so, how?  Yes, but there’s not enough room on your blog. LOL. I didn’t realize how many options they are to marketing your book and I plan to take advantage of as many as possible. I’ve done guest interviews, like this one, and guest posts. I’m in the middle of a blog hop and plan to do a couple more before and after the book is released. I’m currently trying to schedule a virtual book tour, a release party and on and on…

Without giving us any spoilers, what is your favorite part in FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ?  Hmm, that a tough one. Since I have to choose I’d have to say when Josie, the heroine, meets Patrick, the hero, parents. Sparks fly.

Can you tell us about any upcoming projects?  My next book is called Deadly Bloodlines. I’m excited because it set in Cayman where I live. Here’s a sample blurb:

Angel Mason is the daughter of a serial killer who tries to redeem the sins of her mother by becoming a forensic officer. She returns to Cayman, running from a love she can’t possess.

On the twentieth anniversary of her mother’s capture, someone is murdered in the same manner as her mother’s victims. She is forced to work with the man she ran from and face the terrifying truth she’s been hiding for twenty years.

**Additional comment by Elke:  Thanks for having me back, Isabella!

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