Upcoming Books 

Book Four in the Angel's Bay Series will be released January 25, 2011. The title is possibly changing, so I will post the final title when it is approved.  

New Digital Releases    

I'm happy to announce that two of my older books, SUMMER SECRETS and JUST THE WAY YOU ARE are now available electronically.  You can purchase the books in various formats from AWritersWork.Com, Amazon.Com or Smashwords.Com. Coming Soon to the Nook and the IPad. 

AWritersWork.Com is a new site run by authors for readers.  Check it out and find some new authors and new books you may have missed!

Awards

SUDDENLY ONE SUMMER is a finalist for the National Readers' Choice Award. Winner to be announced in July 2010

SUDDENLY ONE SUMMER is a finalist for Best Single Title Contemporary in the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellent Contest. Winners to be announced April 2010.

Rave Reviews for ON SHADOW BEACH and IN SHELTER COVE

"With ON SHADOW BEACH, Barbara Freethy writes an excellent, easy-to-read novel. It flows beautifully with intriguing and appealing characters. It will grab you within the first few pages and just keep getting better." -- Romance Reviews Today

"A lovely contemporary romance ... you can never get enough of Freethy’s excellent characters. She’s a master at creating whole relationships in just a few short paragraphs." -- Romantic Times

"IN SHELTER COVE -- Barbara Freethy knows how to bring out your deepest emotions by crafting profoundly affecting scenes. This talented author also has a knack for developing likable townspeople with whom you can connect on some level." -- Singletitles.com

Read excerpts and more reviews for ON SHADOW BEACH, and IN SHELTER COVE. I'm excited to have the two books published back to back, something I've been wanting to do for my readers for a long time. Thanks to my terrific publisher, Pocket, for making it happen!

EXTRAS 

I've created a "behind the scenes" page for my Angel's Bay series where you can see photos that inspired the creation of my fictional town and also learn more about the legends and quilts of Angel's Bay. 

Under extras, check out my FAQ's where I answer some of my most frequently asked questions.  You can also enter my new contest. 

I've created a new blog that I hope you'll visit.  I'll be offering my thoughts on writing, publishing and the ever changing book world as well as presenting guest authors and their new books.

So there's a lot happening in 2010 ...

If you haven't had a chance to read the first book in my Angel's Bay series, SUDDENLY ONE SUMMER, take a look at these rave reviews ...

"This book has it all: heart, community, and characters who will remain with you long after the book has ended. A wonderful story."  Debbie Macomber

"Suddenly One Summer transported me to a beautiful place and drew me into a story of family secrets, passion, betrayal and redemption. Barbara Freethy writes with touching honest and the skill of a writer at the top of her game." Susan Wiggs.

"A large cast of townspeople adds to this intriguing, suspenseful romance which is the first of Freethy's "Angel's Bay" novels. Freethy has a gift for creating complex, appealing characters and emotionally involving, often suspenseful, sometimes magical stories." Library Journal

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Happy Reading!