I am pleased to welcome author Sherryl Woods to Always With a Book. Her latest book, Where Azaleas Bloom, is now available. You can read my review of her book (and enter to win a copy) here. Today Sherryl is talking about heroes.
Every woman has her own definition for a hero.
For some it’s the knight-in-shining-armor who sweeps her off her feet. For
others it’s the man who’s kind to her kids. And, of course, there are the
heroes we can all agree on, the men who rush into battle for our country or
into burning buildings to save lives.
For Lynn Morrow, the single mom struggling to feed her kids and on the verge of
losing her home in Where Azaleas Bloom (MIRA Books, September), it’s a man of
quiet strength who stands by with help whenever she needs it, but encourages
her to find her own capacity to cope with whatever life tosses her way.
Mitch Franklin first appeared as a contractor who had to deal with a whole trio
of strong, decisive Sweet Magnolias way back in Stealing Home, book one of the
series. He held his own with Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue, but we never really
got to see his sensitive, caring side.
Now a widower with two college-age sons, he’s at loose ends when he connects
with Lynn . . . the girl who got away. With so many terrible things going on in
her life, it would be easy for this hero to swoop in and save the day. Instead,
he’s wise enough to help Lynn find her own way, to help her prove to
herself that she’s strong and capable and a flat-out terrific mom. And if he earns
a ton of brownie points along the way with his kindnesses to her kids, so much
the better.
I think the message here, if there is one, is that heroes come in all shapes
and sizes and personalities. Not all are bold and flashy. Not all are Superman.
Some are just the guy next door who sees what needs to get done and does it,
who loves deeply and wisely. I hope there’s someone with Mitch’s strength and
caring in your life. And if you haven’t found your hero yet, take a look
around. He may be closer than you think!
About the author:Sherryl Woods,New
York Times andUSA TODAY Bestselling
Author, has written more than 100 romance and mystery novels. After graduating
from the School of Journalism at Ohio State University, she spent more than ten
years as a journalist and also spent some time coordinating a motivational
program at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Aside from
reading and writing, Sherryl also enjoys gardening, tennis, theater, ballet and
baseball. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and
Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her
childhood summers.
Thank you Sherryl for writing this great post and thank you Eric from Media Connect for coordinating it!!!
*** Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of Where Azaleas Bloom!
