JOY SMITH, Author

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New in Fiction

NEW IN FICTION

GREEN FIRE by Joy Smith

Emeralds…Intrigue…Romance

A gigolo must choose between his dream of wealth and privilege and the love he never thought he deserved.

5-STAR REVIEWS

"...a fast-paced story set amidst the beauty and grit of Colombia's flower plantations and emerald mines with true-to-life characters. Well-written, a unique story and a great read!"

"Victor Novak isn't your typical billionaire romance hero. He's not rich, he's done some things he's not proud of and he's still looking for his place in the world. Marisol Garcia, on the other hand, already knows where she belongs --"

"A Thriller with Heart...From page one I felt like I traveled with Victor from one gritty America to another and I loved watching him navigate his new realities and rethinking what it takes to thrive. In Marisol, I found a strong and independent mother/daughter/sister with the weight of her world on her shoulders and a heart as fragile as the flowers she tended."

"An exciting story of a man's journey of self discovery and love... "

"...Ms. Smith writes believable, flawed characters that I wound up cheering and caring for on each page."

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NEW in NON-FICTION

OH, NO, THEY'RE ENGAGED!
A Sanity Guide for the Mother of the bride or Groom

5-STAR REVIEWS

Helps mothers of the bride or groom handle their parental role with dignity and understanding while guiding them through the execution of a traditional wedding.

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JOY SMITH

As an author, I'm a late bloomer. It wasn't until my responsibilities eased up that I decided to put together a cookbook as a wedding gift to my oldest child. I collected old photos, wrote captions, and then started to relate family stories. My "gift" ended up as a 250 page, spiral-bound cookbook photocopied (no such thing as apps back then) 50 times to hand out to all my relatives and friends.

From that time on, I've done my best to pass on information intended to make life easier for others. My nautical books are loaded with practical info as well as hard facts. I've never stopped developing and writing down recipes, so it made sense to share them in my Empty Nest Cookbook. And, after surviving three clustered weddings, I just had to pass helpful info to other mothers. I have just contracted to write a comprehensive book on boating.

Several years ago, I joined a group of romance writers and earned my keep by venturing into fiction. My debut novel in fiction, Green Fire, is newly released. I am overhauling a paranormal romance, finishing up another romantic suspense, and plotting a single title contemporary romance.

Joy Smith, Author