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Apr
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Today I’m excited to participate in the Blog Tour of ‘Doing
It Over’ by Catherine Bybee. This is a Contemporary Romance novel that was
published on April 19th. Find out more about this book and read a Guest Post written
by Catherine Bybee here today.
About the Book:
One small town. Three close friends. True love to last a
lifetime.
lifetime.
Voted Most Likely to Succeed, Melanie Bartlett ended up
anything but. The down-on-her-luck single mom wants a complete do-over—is that
too much to ask? With her family long gone from River Bend, strong, independent
Mel is as surprised as anyone to end up in the quaint small town she once
called home. But with her friends, Jo and Zoe, by her side, and a comfortable
room at Miss Gina’s quirky bed-and-breakfast, she just might have turned the
corner on a new life.
anything but. The down-on-her-luck single mom wants a complete do-over—is that
too much to ask? With her family long gone from River Bend, strong, independent
Mel is as surprised as anyone to end up in the quaint small town she once
called home. But with her friends, Jo and Zoe, by her side, and a comfortable
room at Miss Gina’s quirky bed-and-breakfast, she just might have turned the
corner on a new life.
Wyatt Gibson never liked the big city. River Bend suits
the ruggedly handsome builder just fine. Wyatt knows he’s home, even if that
means being charmed by the appearance of Melanie and her spunky, adorable daughter.
Is Wyatt’s calm devotion—even amid a coming storm—enough to convince Mel she
may have found a home to call her own, a family that never leaves, and a true
love to last a lifetime?
the ruggedly handsome builder just fine. Wyatt knows he’s home, even if that
means being charmed by the appearance of Melanie and her spunky, adorable daughter.
Is Wyatt’s calm devotion—even amid a coming storm—enough to convince Mel she
may have found a home to call her own, a family that never leaves, and a true
love to last a lifetime?
The Facts:
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Publication Date:
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April 19th 2016
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Series:
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Most Likely To Series #1
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Genre:
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Contemporary Romance
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Pages:
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332
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Formats:
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eBook, Paperback
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Available at:
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Powerful High School Memory by Catherine Bybee
Since ‘Doing it Over’ starts out with three best friends
in high school… I thought it would be fun to talk about my greatest
memory. What many will find interesting
is how it came about.
in high school… I thought it would be fun to talk about my greatest
memory. What many will find interesting
is how it came about.
I was on my own my last six month in high school.
I didn’t live with my mom…my father lived in a different
state. I lived with friends.
state. I lived with friends.
I didn’t have the paper work stating I was emancipated,
but if someone needed permission by my parents for why I wasn’t at school, it
wasn’t going to happen.
but if someone needed permission by my parents for why I wasn’t at school, it
wasn’t going to happen.
I remember a day I had overslept. I worked waiting
tables, often until midnight, and didn’t get to bed until close to two in the
morning. Waking on time can be a challenge for any high school age student, for
me it was made more difficult by the sheer amount of hours spent running in my
day.
tables, often until midnight, and didn’t get to bed until close to two in the
morning. Waking on time can be a challenge for any high school age student, for
me it was made more difficult by the sheer amount of hours spent running in my
day.
I remember walking through the empty halls of my high
school and into the front office. I was later than normal, and needed a pass to
get to class.
school and into the front office. I was later than normal, and needed a pass to
get to class.
I signed in on the tardy sheet and told the attendance
office lady (not sure of her name, or even her title) that I needed a pass. She
glanced at the paper I had just signed and asked, “Why are you late?”
office lady (not sure of her name, or even her title) that I needed a pass. She
glanced at the paper I had just signed and asked, “Why are you late?”
“I slept in.”
She sighed… “That isn’t an acceptable excuse.”
I looked at her, bags under my eyes, teenage attitude in
my voice. “Lady, I slept in. I worked until midnight, sidework kept me there
until almost one. I overslept! I could lie and tell you I had a doctor’s
appointment, but it would be a lie!”
my voice. “Lady, I slept in. I worked until midnight, sidework kept me there
until almost one. I overslept! I could lie and tell you I had a doctor’s
appointment, but it would be a lie!”
“I’m sorry…that isn’t acceptable. I’ll need a note from
your parents.”
your parents.”
I was tired… I was late. And there was a test that day I
didn’t want to come in and retake during the time I could work and make money.
didn’t want to come in and retake during the time I could work and make money.
I slammed my hand on the counter, caught the attention of
everyone in the office and shouted. “If you can find my mother to get a note,
more power to you. I haven’t seen her in two months. She won’t be able to vouch
for me since I don’t live with her…and before you ask. My dad, who I’ve seen a
whole three times in my entire life lives in California. I’m trying really hard
not to drop out of school. Now… I need to get to class so sign the stupid slip
so I can eventually graduate!”
everyone in the office and shouted. “If you can find my mother to get a note,
more power to you. I haven’t seen her in two months. She won’t be able to vouch
for me since I don’t live with her…and before you ask. My dad, who I’ve seen a
whole three times in my entire life lives in California. I’m trying really hard
not to drop out of school. Now… I need to get to class so sign the stupid slip
so I can eventually graduate!”
You know that ‘collective sigh’ writers talk about in a
room?
room?
Yeah…that happened.
She signed the slip. And from that day forward, if I came
in late, she smiled, asked me how I was doing…and signed the slip.
in late, she smiled, asked me how I was doing…and signed the slip.
That, dear readers, was a powerful day in my early
life.
life.
Happy Reading
Catherine
Praise for ‘Doing It Over’:
“The romance
between fiercely independent Melanie and charming Wyatt heats up even as
outsiders threaten to derail their newfound happiness. This novel will hook
readers with its warm, inviting characters and the promise for similar future
installments.”
between fiercely independent Melanie and charming Wyatt heats up even as
outsiders threaten to derail their newfound happiness. This novel will hook
readers with its warm, inviting characters and the promise for similar future
installments.”
–Publishers Weekly
“This brand-new
trilogy, Most Likely To, based on yearbook superlatives, kicks off with a novel
that will encourage you to root for the incredibly likable Melanie. Her friends
are hilarious and readers will swoon over Wyatt, who is charming and strong. Even
Melanie’s daughter, Hope, is a hoot! This romance is jam-packed with animated
characters, and Bybee displays her creative writing talent wonderfully.”
trilogy, Most Likely To, based on yearbook superlatives, kicks off with a novel
that will encourage you to root for the incredibly likable Melanie. Her friends
are hilarious and readers will swoon over Wyatt, who is charming and strong. Even
Melanie’s daughter, Hope, is a hoot! This romance is jam-packed with animated
characters, and Bybee displays her creative writing talent wonderfully.”
–RT Book Reviews,
4 Stars
4 Stars
About the Author:
New York Times & USA Today bestselling authorCatherine Bybee was raised in Washington State, but after graduating high
school, she moved to Southern California in hopes of becoming a movie star.
After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a
registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now
writes full-time and has penned the Weekday Brides Series and the Not Quite
Series. Bybee lives with her two teenage sons in Southern California.
For more information about Catherine Bybee please visit
her website or blog. You can also visit her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Or you can send her an email.
her website or blog. You can also visit her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Or you can send her an email.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I was a sassy teen!
Don't believe you've kicked the habit 😉
~Joan M.
Sure sounds like it! 😉 LOL!! Thanks for stopping by 😉
Wow, good for you for keeping with it and doing what you needed to do, though.
Really brave isn't it?!
Thanks for visiting. 😉