When a dream finally comes true, it’s supposed to last forever, right? That’s what Robyn Lee believed with all her heart and soul . . . until a tragic accident on her honeymoon ended her illusions, widowing her before she had the chance to enjoy a taste married life. Now, she fills her empty hours making sure that other couples have the chance to enjoy the future she was denied with THIS PERFECT DAY, her upscale wedding planner business. Leave it to Kyle Travers to rock that boat when her best client insists that her cranky brother photograph her special day. What could go wrong?

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD

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Published: November 20, 2014

Length: 188 Pages

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Can two broken hearts make a perfect match?

Widowed on her honeymoon, Robyn Lee pours all her unfulfilled dreams of a happily-ever-after into her wedding planner business, hiding her own heartbreak by making perfect memories for couples beginning the loving future she was denied. The last thing she needs is for the brother of her dream client--whose endorsement will guarantee Robyn's success--to rock the boat . . . and her regimented world.

Through the lens of his camera, photojournalist Kyle Travers has witnessed all the ugliness life can offer. Still reeling from the death of his coworker in the field, he sees the frilly job of photographer at his sister's wedding as an annoyance--until he meets the steely organizer who protects her broken spirit almost as fiercely as he does his own--making him wonder if two fractured halves can make a stronger whole.

The Excerpt

Robyn Lee wasn’t the kind of woman who interested Kyle Travers. He preferred his females stacked like a full house with an IQ equal to the sum of those cards. When he looked for a companion, he looked for soft and simple—nothing challenging, nothing involving, but rather a stimulant for the body and a tranquilizer for the mind that would flush from the system without a trace. He didn’t want a rocket scientist or a surrogate mother. He wanted a few pleasant hours under the covers, and he wanted to be gone. No commitments and absolutely nothing messy, like the tears clinging to Robyn’s lashes.
Ms. Lee wasn’t his kind of woman. For one thing, she was all fragile bones and vulnerability. He knew the first time he’d held her in his arms a good squeeze would snap her in half. She was delicate porcelain and he liked them stuffed with cotton batting with a little more to latch onto than angular hip bone. She had no rump and no chest to speak of, but she had those wickedly long legs that made a man think of things he shouldn’t. With Robyn Lee, he’d never get past the thinking stage. And that was fine with him.
Because he knew at first glance she wasn’t the kind of woman a man walked away from.

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD was one of four contemporary romances I enjoyed writing for Belle Books/Bell Bridge Books under pen name Dana Ransom. They were unique because they didn’t contain the edgy action my historicals and romantic suspense titles are known for, but instead focused on couple-centric real-life dramas (though I did manage to sneak in at least one explosion! Not in this title, though!). And you know what, surprise, surprise!, human drama can really kick butt! And another fun aside – all four book are anchored in my home state of Michigan, which has everything from warm beaches to wild and wooly forests to high tech industry and Mom-and-Pop stores. Grab up a copy of FTDF and kick back as these last few weeks of summer give way to the crisp snap of fall.

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