Keeping Janie by S.R. Fabrico
About the Book:
Embark on an exhilarating reunion with Lizzie Levine,
Southport, North Carolina’s newest resident, who first graced our hearts in the
award-winning novel Call Her Janie. In this eagerly awaited sequel by S.R.
Fabrico, the stakes are higher, the twists more exhilarating, and the drama
more enthralling.
Reuniting with her daughter, Janie, should be the start of
Lizzie’s picture-perfect life. Behind the scenes, however, is a different
matter. The happiness of having her daughter back is overshadowed by the fear
and distrust of her ex-boyfriend, billionaire Gray Stone.
Amidst the tapestry of wedding preparations, the custody
fight looms. The story unfolds in a battleground of secrets, lies, and
deception. In this gripping narrative, love and lies entwine, danger lurks in
the shadows, and the courage to confront one’s past becomes paramount. Can
Lizzie gain custody of her daughter, marry the man she loves, and have her
happily-ever-after, or will the mistakes of their past destroy them all?
Review:
This is the second book in the series and I recommend you
read them in order to get the full story. In Keeping Janie, Lizzie is fighting
for custody of her daughter, Janie. Can Lizzie trust her ex, Gray, and can
Josh, the new man in her life, accept what is needed to have Janie and Lizzie
in his life? This book is an emotional roller coaster. It is set in the same
southern town I fell in love with in the first book and the same wonderful
characters. Janie is a very loved little girl and that is central to this book.
I can’t wait to read the next book.
Interview with the author:
Q. Where did the idea
for this book come from? Did you always know it would be a series?
A. I was visiting my brother and sister-in-law who live in
Southport. I wasn’t sure at the time what my story was going to be about. I sat
at a picnic table by the water and the outline for the story just poured out.
At the time I was not planning on a series. I decided to turn the book into a
series about half way through writing Call
Her Janie.
Q. What is your
writing process?
A. Typically I let a story idea swirl around in my head for
weeks even months sometimes, jotting down ideas here and there. Then when I
feel like I have a good hold on the story I start with an outline. Each chapter
has a purpose and a event of some sort. Then I start writing chapter by chapter
in order.
Q. What are some
other books you’ve written?
A. The Secrets We
Conceal, Call Her Janie, and Keeping
Janie. Janie’s Hope is planned
for Fall 2024 and Ten Thousand Steps
a stand alone novel is planned for 2025.
Q. The titles of the
series so far have a theme with have Janie in the title. Was that on purpose?
A. Yes. The story really revolves around Janie even though
she is a child. Every revolves around her happily ever after.
Q. What books do you
enjoy reading?
A. I enjoy reading a variety of books. I recently got on a
Janet Evonavish kick and re-read the entire Plum Series just for mindless fun.
I enjoy Nora Roberts, Kristin Hannah, Dan Brown, Blake Crouch, and so many
more!
Q. What is your
favorite part of writing?
A. Editing by far is my favorite part. I need to get the
book on paper to get the process started, but editing for me is where the magic
happens. Taking the suggestions of my editors, adding or subtracting parts of
the book. I love it.
Q. Are you going on
tour for this book or series?
A. I just did a book fair in Tennessee. I may go back to
Southport and do a signing. I have a lot of friends and fans in Southport, so
it would be a lot of fun to go back there. At this time I don’t have any
definite plans.
Q. What are some of the best ways readers can
support authors (besides buying their books!)?
A. Sharing the author’s posts about the book, or just
sharing news about the author or upcoming books. Leaving a review is also
great. Anything to help show your support, spread the word, and share the
excitement. If you are in any book facebook groups, sharing the book title and
author name in those when people ask for recommendations is also very helpful!
Q. If you can tell
without spoilers why did you chose to end the book the way you did?
A. It wasn’t originally my plan. It just kind of happened.
Q. The covers are
beautiful! I know authors don’t always get to have input in the covers. Did get
to have input?
A. Thank you so much! I absolutely had input. I have a
wonderful cover designer that I work with. He has done all of my covers and
does excellent work, but I have 100% have the final say on all cover designs.
Q. When will the next
book in the series be out? Will it be the last book in the series or will there
be more?
A. Book 3 Janie’s Hope
is planned for release in late summer/early fall 2024. It will be the final
book in the series.
connect with the author:
website ~ newsletter ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Thank you so much
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