Something Borrowed Newsletter

 

Something Borrowed

Happy New Year!  I stopped New Year's Resolutions a long time back and instead, opt for a word of the year. 2019's words was Patience. I think I was a bit prophetic with that one. This year I opted for...Thankful. You can read why in my blog. I hope you all find a lot to be thankful for in 2021!   And congrats to my last giveaway winners! I've got a few planned for 2021 so keep an eye out! _____________________________ Now...my New Year's News. Something Borrowed is out today!   She’s borrowed a family. He wants them back. They’re both playing for keeps…and maybe for love. This Hometown Wedding is For Better…or Maybe Worse. Mattie Keith inherited her best friend’s children. Now she’s being sued for custody by their uncle, Dr. Finn Wallace—Mattie's first and last crush. He can offer them everything money can buy. She can offer them…her heart and a real home in their hometown. To make matters more complicated, Mattie and Finn are both wedding attendants in the wedding of the season, Sophie and Colton’s. Is Finn standing in the way of Mattie’s happiness, or could he be her happiness in disguise? It's available at:  Amazon, Nook, Kobo and Apple Books. There are two more wedding books coming out this year, Something Blue and Something Perfect! Then there's a Christmas story out next fall! Yes, it's going to be a busy year. I hope you'll come home and spend some time with me! There's a new cast of characters and cameos by old favorites. I'm wishing all of you a healthy new year filled with family, friends, and a lot of good books! Holly

January Newsletter

New Year. New Month. New Series!! Yes, Hometown Hearts begins today with Crib Notes' release! You can’t cheat at life… You can’t cheat at love. Eli Cartwright has her life all figured out—she has a career she loves and a sensible boyfriend. Then life tests her. She’s dumped, pregnant and totally lost. Then Zac Keller comes into her life. Is she ready for a new relationship? Eli life isn’t going the way she thought it would, but maybe this is one test she can pass with flying colors. Crib Notes, Hometown Hearts #1: Amazon iBooks Nook Kobo Reviews: “Jacobs' characters display real warmth, and her touching story shows that family isn't always about blood relations." —RT Book Reviews  “The hero’s quote...sums the book up beautifully. ‘Life happens. What truly defines us as people is how we handle what life throws at us.’" ~Lesa's Book Reviews "Warning: Holly Jacobs (books) can cause sleep deprivation!"  —Writers Unlimited A Special Kind of Different, Hometown Hearts #2 Is out in March and available for pre-order now! Amazon iBooks Nook Kobo For those who've been following my pottery studio saga, it's done!! Well, the builder's part is done. As soon as I'm off these crutches, my part begins! Shelves, a wheel, a kiln... Yeah, there's a lot still to do, but the shell is there! Congrats to Pat and Margaret who December's drawing! I'll be doing more giveaways in 2020 so keep an eye on upcoming newsletters! Susan and I have more Trippin' with Holly and Susan videos coming out. We did a bunch of vids on my couch because of my limited mobility right now. And since I'm trying to avoid trippin' we subtitled them, Sitting on Holly's Sofa. LOL You can find them all on YouTube and if you follow me there, they'll let you know whenever a new video is posted! I hope that 2020 brings you nothing but glee...and a lot of good books!  Holly

How to Hunt a Husband Release Day!!!

Love is a Laughing Matter This Summer!

It's release day for How to Hunt a Husband! It's been my summer of Rom Com! First there was The Makeover, then How to Catch a Groom and today, How to Hunt a Husband! What are people saying? "Sure to please, Holly Jacobs's HOW TO HUNT A HUSBAND offers a unique and hilarious take on the classic 'fake fiancé' plot." ~RT BOOKclub "This story is a laugh riot! It is full of witty banter, charming characters, and plans gone awry. Everything comes together to form the perfect tale with just the right amount of everything one desires in a romantic comedy. "~Loves Romance "HOW TO HUNT A HUSBAND showcases Jacobs at her outrageous best." ~Wordweaving "Holly Jacobs is at the top of her form in this hilariously funny romance. The dialogue is snappy and her characters would be right at home on "I Love Lucy." ....This is a delightfully funny read, and a sure pick me up. ~Romance Junkies What it all about? How to Hunt a Husband: 1. Try to ignore your mother's constant matchmaking. 2. Find a kindred spirit who shares your tribulations. 3. Come up with a wild plan to fix your meddling mothers once and for all. 4. Try to ignore the fact your feelings might be something more than just an alliance. Shannon and Nate agree to a con in order to get their mothers off their backs. She'll be Roxy, a sexy stripper, for his mom and he'll be Bull, a Harley-riding biker, for hers. When they start spending a whole lot more time together they discover something unexpected is going on. Maybe it's love? Pick up your copy today!! It's been an exciting summer here! This is the site of our new barn, which will contain my ceramic studio! Yes, I'm still claying! I start back to school in a couple weeks. I can't wait! I'm planning another fall giveaway, so keep an eye out! I'll just draw a newsletter subscriber's name randomly and post it!  (Not a subscriber? Join here.) Susan and I are still making our Trippin' with Holly and Susan Videos! If you've missed any and want to catch up, I've posted them all on YouTube! That's pretty much it. Books, Barns and Back-to-school! Hope you had a lovely summer as well! Keep an eye out this fall. I have a new series starting! Holly Start Shopping How to Catch a Groom The Makeover

A Day of Beauty...Birds Edition

 A Day of Beauty...

Birds Edition

Erie is cold and snowy, so it was time to get out for another day of beauty.  And of course, I always know where to go to find some beauty...I headed downtown to the Erie Art Museum.  There was a new exhibit I was anxious to see.  But first, I stopped by Erie's newest coffeehouse, Ember and Forge. (You can see my reflection in the door...I try to get one in each Day of Beauty photo.) I think finding a new coffee hangout is definitely beautiful, so it fit my day's theme!  

Coffee in hand, I walked the block to the Erie Art Museum.  I so enjoy taking a walk through the exhibits and just browse, but this time I went with a purpose...I wanted to see the Daniel Burke collection.

Dan Burke is a local artist and teacher.  I love that so much of his art centers on birds. He talks about why on his bio page in a video. 

When I wrote Hold Her Heart, there was a younger character who was engrossed by birds.

“You like birds?” I asked.

She nodded, sending more wisps of hair bolting from the ponytail holder. “Yeah. I like ’em all. When we used to go to the beach, I’d take bread for the seagulls. Logan says they’re flying rats, but I like ’em. Did you ever read Jonathan Livingston Seagull? I think that’s why,” she said, not leaving me time to answer. “They’ve got snowy owls out on the peninsula now and bald eagles. And blue herons. Oh, and there’s a whole part of the beach they close down every spring ’cause they hope some birds nest there. Plovers I think. I’d like to go to the peninsula and spot them, but Mom’s not really up to that, so we just watch them back here. I got her garden certified as a wildlife habitat last year for her birthday. There’s a little plaque near the house.”

From where we sat at the back of the garden, the house was only just visible through the bushes and trees. In the summer, when all the leaves were full and green, I didn’t think you’d be able to see it at all. “I’m sure Piper loved the present.”

“I think so.”

“I don’t know much about bird songs, but I’ve always liked learning what groups of birds are called. They’re all something different,” I said. “A murder of crows, a raft of ducks, an unkindess of ravens.” I thought about Jonathan Livingston Seagull and added, “A squabble of gulls.”

I think that's why Burke's art spoke to me.  Like, Fiona, I love birds. He inspired me to try my hand at birds in the studio.  I don't think I quite have the heads right, but for a first attempt, I'm happy with them.  He said in his video that you need 10,000 hours to be proficient at anything.  I've got a few hours to go! LOL  Spring term started, so I'll be getting a few more hours in!

If you're in Erie and haven't seen Burke's Callings exhibit at the museum, it's time to head down and give yourself a Day of Beauty.  And if you're not from Erie, come visit!  And you can visit us in Hold Her Heart and so many of my other books!  I love my hometown and I love bringing readers here for a visit. 

Holly

PS. Here's my view while I work...the birds give me endless hours of glee!