Getting to Know Nan - by Janie DeVos

 

     I first “met” Nan Reinhardt when I was writing for Kensington Publishing.  As a freelance editor, Nan worked on one of my novels, and, usually, that would have been that, however, life has a funny way of saying, not so fast. 

A good friend was in the midst of having a self-published book edited by a woman who worked with a variety of authors and during one of their conversations, my friend mentioned that she lived around Spruce Pine, to which Nan replied that she had worked on a Kensington book written by a gal in Spruce Pine. Nan asked friend if she knew me, friend confirmed she knew me well, and the rest is history.  I reached out to Nan to say, well, isn’t it a small world? And from there, I found out that she is a wonderful novelist in her own right, having written a slew of books that have received high praise and many accolades over the years.  

But, as if that wasn’t enough, Nan did more than write her own novels while editing others, she was also part of a blog group called WordWranglers, (https://wordwranglers.blogspot.com) that was made up of 6 women writers.  Fortunately for me, one of them needed to move on, and, much to my delight, Nan thought that my voice might be the perfect fit for the group.  As Paul Harvey used to say at the end of every radio broadcast, “…and that’s the rest of the story.” 

It has been a pleasure getting to know Nan over these past couple of years, and, if you aren’t already well acquainted with her, you should be.  So, without further adieu, here are several exciting excerpts from some of Nan’s books. 

Happy reading, everyone!

Welcome to Four Irish Brothers Winery, a new romantic series from Tule Publishing and USA Today bestselling author, Nan Reinhardt. The Flaherty brothers, Sean, Brendan, Conor, and Aidan have inherited their family’s historic winery in River’s Edge, Indiana, a small town on the banks of the Ohio River. Single dad and winemaker, Conor is waking from the grief of losing his wife. Attorney Sean lives a fast-lane life in Chicago, but feels as if life is somehow chasing him. Political analyst Brendan lives and works quietly in Washington, DC, but longs to write novels. Rising star Aidan is an actor on a hit TV series, but has grown tired of the LA glitz and yearns to return to the stage. 

In four touching and romantic stories, follow the Flahertys as they return to their family legacy and find love in the charming and quirky small town where they were raised. If you sweet small town romances, you will fall in love with the Four Irish Brothers Winery series. A Small Town Christmas, Conor’s story, Sean’s story, Meant to Be, and Aidan’s story, Christmas with You, and The Baby Contract, Brendan’s story are all available in both ebook and print from all book retailers.

Excerpt from, A Small Town Christmas,

Conor’s heart was finally healing. Can he convince Samantha to open hers?

Winemaker and single father Conor Flaherty is determined to make this Christmas holiday special for his daughter even though his family’s winery, Four Irish Brothers, is facing some challenges.

High-octane Chicago attorney Samantha Hayes is looking forward to some delicious food, fine wine, small town charm, and a break from her hectic big city life when she agrees to do a favor for her boss and help his younger brother with a lawsuit that’s been slapped on his family’s historic winery in River’s Edge. She’s not expecting that her sexy new client will have a smile that will melt her heart and remind her that there’s more to life than work.

Sam falls hard for Conor, his daughter and the small, friendly town, but can she trust her instincts and risk her heart? Sam hasn’t seen a lot of happy-ever-afters in her life, but Conor and the magic of Christmas make her want to believe.

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Excerpt from, Meant to Be.

Can a near-tragedy help two best friends realize they’re meant to be so much more?

Best friends since grade school, high-powered Chicago attorney, Sean Flaherty, and small-town mayor Megan Mackenzie have always shared a special bond. When Sean is shot by a client’s angry ex, Megan rushes to his side, terrified she’s about to lose her long-time confidant.

Upon his return to River’s Edge to recuperate, Sean discovers that his feelings for his pal have taken an undeniable turn for the romantic. While Megan struggles with an unfamiliar longing for Sean, she worries that he may be mistaking a safe place to land for love. 

Can Sean help her realize that they are truly meant to be so much more than friends?

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Excerpt from, Christmas with You

She’s loved him all her life… but will he be there when she needs him the most? 

Disheartened and adrift after being written out of a hit TV show, actor Aidan Flaherty returns to his family’s historic winery, where he’s invested some of the fortune he’s made. As the holidays approach, Aidan becomes intrigued with the old showboat that’s dry-docked just east of town… and even more intrigued with the daughter of his former mentor, who now owns it. He decides to buy the boat and restore it to its former glory.

Single mom Holly Santos is back in River’s Edge after her divorce and she is over men in general and actors in particular. If she could only get rid of her father’s old showboat, a source of fascination for her son, Mateo. She never expects her old crush to walk into her tea shop or the fireworks that happen every time they’re in the same room.

Can Aidan convince her that he is determined to restore their shared heritage on the showboat and that he’s home to stay?

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Excerpt from, The Baby Contract

She wants a baby…he wants a family

Firefighter and paramedic Tierney Ashton has always been a bold adventurer, but at thirty-four she longs to embark on a new adventure—motherhood. But who will be the father? Although financially challenging, a sperm bank appears to be her best option. That is, until she shares her dream with her long-time pal, Brendan Flaherty.

Government analyst and world traveler Brendan Flaherty returns home to River’s Edge to help out at his family’s thriving winery and his brother’s new community theater. He also plans to finally achieve his lifelong goal of writing a novel. But when Tierney shares her wish, Bren offers to be her baby daddy—with one condition. Marriage.

It seems like a perfect contract, but will love get in the way?

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AND…Tule Publishing has contracted with Nan for six more books that will happen in her fictional town of River’s Edge, Indiana, so take heart! More stories from River’s Edge are coming, starting in February 2022.  Here’s a little bit about Book #1.

The Valentine Wager, book 1 in the Langes of River’s Edge series

She vowed never to let another player get under her skin… Until a sexy police lieutenant tries to change her mind. Now her closely guarded heart is about to come under fire. 

When playboy police lieutenant Ryker Lange stops Kitt Boynton for driving on the wrong side of the road, his attraction to the feisty Irish lass is immediate and hot. Yet, despite the sizzling chemistry between them, Kitt has no intention of falling for another player, and vows to remain focused on her new marketing job at her cousins’ winery. 

As she prepares the winery for a Valentine’s Dance, she and Ryker make a bet that neither of them can go three weeks without flirting with the other. When the citizens of River’s Edge take an interest in the bet, Ryker and Kitt must choose between winning a wager and finding lasting love.

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And don’t forget to enjoy Nan Rinehardt’s blogs at: https://wordwranglers.blogspot.com

Biography:

Nan Reinhardt is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic fiction for Tule Publishing. Her day job is working as a freelance copyeditor and proofreader, however, writing is Nan’s first and most enduring passion. She can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t writing—she wrote her first romance novel at the age of ten and is still writing, but now from the viewpoint of a wiser, slightly rumpled, post-menopausal woman. Nan lives in the Midwest with her husband of 47 years, where they split their time between a house in the city and a cottage on a lake.