Bøger af Suzie Carr

Bella Rodriguez navigates the intricate balance between her dynamic life in America and the echoes of her Colombian roots. Struck by the loss of her mother, Bella finds herself drawn back to Colombia, a country she left behind thirty years ago. There, she encounters Cami, a vivacious barista and coffee farm owner whose presence pulls Bella into a captivating dance with destiny. Their electric and undeniable connection leads them on a journey through the rich tapestry of Colombian coffee culture, puzzles, and love. In this whirlwind of family obligations, career demands, and a blossoming love, Bella stands at a pivotal juncture in life. Each decision is a piece in the intricate puzzle of her identity, weaving together her aspirations and deepest yearnings. "Unpuzzled" is a compelling narrative of love, self-discovery, ambition, and the courage to follow your heart's true direction.

Lauren Woods is crazy about Paula McKenna. Paula's sexy, adventurous and the hero to Lauren's twelve-year-old son, Owen. The two women are deeply attracted to each other, but there's one big problem that's keeping their love grounded. Paula accepts a job offer across the country, and Lauren, with a debilitating fear of flying, a son deeply rooted to his friends and life in Rhode Island, and a best friend who depends on her to keep her salon up and running, is in no position to up and move. Will these two find their footing together or crash land?

Sarah Destin is a highly successful marketing executive who makes great money, lives in a beautiful home, and drives a sweet car with an engine that purrs. She should be thrilled, but somewhere along the line she took a wrong turn and ended up in the dreaded rat race of life. When she meets Jolene, a scuba instructor from Bonaire, curiosity stirs deep within. Suddenly, she begins to crave adventure. By getting out of her comfort zone, Sarah soon begins to realize that life begins to bloom beneath the facade of materialism. Purpose and meaning can't be found on the surface. It can only be found when she digs deep and uncovers things that make her question what's most important in life. Does Sarah have the courage to embrace her newfound discoveries, even if that means letting go of what brings her comfort in the process?

Do you dream of writing a novel? Are you confused on how to get started with writing it? Have you already started writing a novel and need direction on things like flow, pace, characterization, editing, and marketing? Then, this book is perfect for you. Writer's Insights is chocked full of tips and advice from best-selling novelist Suzie Carr and several experts in the industry. Prolific author Suzie Carr guides you through a simple process to help you organize your thoughts and navigate the path from the first sentence of your novel to the very last. This book is jam-packed with useful information. Here's just a little of what you'll learn: essentials to productive writing, ways to keep creativity flowing, creating the perfect book title, developing characters, hooking a reader from the first page, planning the plot, charting scenes, creating conflict, writing snappy dialogue, writing a synopsis, editing tips, publishing options, branding, and building a strong readership. Carr's approach will clear through the clutter and offer you an easy-to-understand method of staying focused and organized as you move toward your dream of becoming a novelist.

2015 Rainbow Book Award Runner-Up for Lesbian Contemporary General Fiction 2015 Rainbow Book Award Runner-Up for Best Lesbian Book Lia is smart, successful, and best friends with Dean, a gay man who is just as neurotic as she. Life is smooth and flowing, unmarked by much more than a little family jealousy here and there, until she runs into Willow, an exciting enigma from her past. Willow, a psychic, receives a sense that something is off kilter surrounding Lia. Should she tell her, even though Lia, the person she's never been able to stop thinking about since childhood, might run the other way? It's a risk she decides to take, and Lia's curiosity surprises her. As truths about life, love and uncertainties are unearthed, Lia and Willow, two women in love with each other, along with their friend Dean, learn to seek strength from unexpected places and people. Along their journeys, the three learn what a struggle it is to maintain their sandcastles as they embrace the parts of their lives that really matter. This book delves into the empowering world of holistic health, natural medicine, reiki healing, acupuncture, and health and wellness.

Want-to-be photographer, Kelly Copeland, thinks she has it all - a loyal fiancée, a cute condo, and a lovable dog. Her life is stable and easy. But, then her ex-girlfriend, the famous folk musician, Becca James, pops back into her life. She offers Kelly an opportunity of a lifetime, photographing her documentary tour. Everything is about to change now. Embracing this opportunity takes Kelly on a journey somewhere far away from anything that resembles stable and easy.

2013 Rainbow Book Awards - Honorable Mention Free-spirited masseuse Ruby Clark treasures her independence, refusing to allow anyone to encroach on her sense of control. She succeeds at remaining unaffected until she meets Nadia Chase, a self-assured, sexy new client who sets Ruby's heart in motion. The two develop a connection that drips with chemistry. As Ruby struggles to maintain her autonomy amidst the fervent attraction, Nadia reveals a secret that threatens to derail both their professional relationship and their blossoming love. Seeking guidance and support from Shawna, their transgender friend who struggles with her own issues of self-worth, and Ruby's grampa, a wise storyteller who raised Ruby in the aftermath of a childhood tragedy, the unlikely foursome embarks on a quest to learn the meaning of love, letting go, and staying true.

Jane Knoll doesn't realize it yet, but life is about to take a daring turn. For the past decade, Jane's been able to recapture her sense of peace after years of being bullied. By day she edits marketing jargon, by night she watches television reruns with her gay neighbor, Larry. She's comfortable. Then, after she meets her new coworker, Eva, television reruns are no longer an option. Too shy to get to know Eva in real life, Jane creates an online alter ego and starts to follow her on Twitter. Face-to-face, Jane is nothing more than Eva's nondescript, clumsy co-worker-a social catastrophe. But, behind the safety of her laptop screen, she becomes confident and empowered with purpose and talent. The two hit it off, and what forms is an undeniable creative union, one with the ability to positively change many lives. There's just one major problem standing in the way, though. Can she fulfill her purpose and make a change in the world living the rest of her life as an alter ego? Is she brave enough to reveal her true identity and risk squandering all she's gained by it? This book delves into the dramatic world of women in love, anti-bullying, sexuality, social psychology, and social anxiety.

When a hurricane blows through town and threatens the future of Olivia Clark's animal shelter, she publicizes her desperate plea for help to the masses. Aid comes from a surprising source: Chloe Homestead, Olivia's ex-girlfriend from thirteen years ago and the only girl Olivia has ever loved. Chloe, a self-made millionaire, offers to finance and manage the shelter's repairs and operations, a gesture Olivia is in no position to refuse. Working intimately together to provide loving care to homeless animals, Olivia struggles to keep her composure in Chloe's fun and flirty presence. As Olivia's walls start to crumble, the past catches up to them. Chloe has a dark secret, a secret that she's been carrying around for thirteen years. Will Chloe's secret threaten the future of the shelter and the relationship she has worked so hard to restore? This book delves into the selfless world of dogs, animals, puppies, animal shelters, philanthropy, and family.

Hope Steele has been keeping a secret from her husband. She's a lesbian. In a moment of weakness, she gets caught in a love affair. Now, she must start all over as a divorced woman with little clue how to navigate the complex world of being single. Along this new path, she gets tangled up in a web of euphoric highs and lows that test her character, friendships, and future. As Hope struggles to preserve what's left of her integrity, what ensues is a dance between right and wrong and truth and forgiveness. This book beats a tantric rhythm as it explores romance, sexuality, women in love, bisexuality, and infidelity.

Becca James wants to make it big. And she will, as soon as the idea of performing doesn't scare the voice out of her. Until then she orchestrates another life...predictable, responsible, and dull. Then Kara walks on stage, a flirty goddess with long, wavy hair and sultry caramel-flecked eyes that drip with sex appeal. Inhibitions and commitments fall like shattered glass, as the duo form a musical sensation. Becca is big! But can self indulgence substitute for self respect? Can a wild ride stop at happiness? In this fast paced, sexy novel, finding out what really matters in life doesn't always mean you get it. Or does it?

Emma is about to wed her college sweetheart, a bright, well respected guy who is slated to become president of her father's company. All the plans are in motion. Her life is set. Until Haley crashes into her life. Haley is refreshing, vivacious and turns Emma's world upside-down. With Haley, Emma finds her true self-a sexy, confident woman who doesn't want to give up the sweet taste of true attraction and love. But does she have the courage to hurt and disappoint all those around her?

With her divorce finally behind her, Faith Miller is ready to move forward. And then, life tosses her a few unavoidable curveballs. Before long, she finds herself traveling down to her sister's house on the coast of Rhode Island with her seven-year old daughter. What she hoped might be a reflective time for her turns into a whirlwind adventure, thanks to her sister's live in in-laws and the gorgeous pet and house-sitting neighbor, Candace. Candace is sexy and fun, and pulls on Faith's heart. Faith, trying to stay focused and get her life back on track, attempts to ignore her growing feelings for Candace to no avail. What starts out as a casual and steamy interlude evolves into something more serious. Will Faith decide her heart is better closed off from potential heartbreak or will she open it back up again to see what this new love has to offer?

Discover How to Become More Productive Do you have a dream to get to the next level? Do you have a passion to pursue something greater than your current reality? How can you best get things done with passion and speed? To achieve any amount of this greatness, you must push forward and stay focused. You can't rely on luck to lift you to your potential. You must dig deep and find your grit, that power inside that burns thick and hot, fueling your desires and allowing for wins when temptations surround you. In this technological age of smartphones and interesting gadgets, it's easy to get lost and find yourself stuck in the muck of the worn out rat race where dreams and passions go to die. It takes a conscientious effort to stay the course and get things done. This requires an unwavering effort. If you suffer from the endless barrage of distractions, demands, pings and alerts from your smartphone, and put aside ideas for things you'd love to do because you have no time to consider them, then this book is for you. Now more than ever before, we need to find ways to organize so we ride through the distractions and realize our dreams. Here's what you can expect with this book. I'll focus on 15 simple ways to boost your productivity and get things done. We'll explore things like: How to get organized How to say no How to harness the gift of immediacy How to create habits that enhance productivity How to eliminate time-wasting activity How to build self-control How to set S.M.A.R.T goals How to pinpoint your why, and how you can apply this knowledge to boost results The goal of this book is to give you 15 simple ways to help you get started immediately on your goals and dreams. So, if you're ready, let's get started. Happy Pursuits!

The Dance is a book about love, family and friendship, and learning how to dance with life's constant spin. Dog trainer Jacky Applebaum is focused on one thing - making up for a grave misunderstanding that damaged her relationship with her fifteen-year old stepdaughter Sophie. They are suffocating under the pressure of hurt and guilt. Old wounds begin to heal between them when a spirited beekeeper named Brooke Hastings contracts Jacky to train her overly-protective dog, Bee. A mutual affinity grows instantly between them, an affinity Jacky won't allow herself to embrace. But, the heart knows what it needs. Meanwhile, Brooke hires Sophie as her assistant in the bee apiary. A trust forms, and soon Sophie begins to feel alive again as she comes face-to-face with the many parallels between her and the honeybees she nurtures. Just as they learn to open up and dance with life again, a hurtful truth reveals itself. Will this truth set them free or unravel all they've come to learn about life?