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Saturday, July 6, 2024

Vegas Has a Special Place in My Heart

 


Vegas Has a Special Place in My Heart

Last month I shared about why Ohio University became the setting for one of my stories, this time I'm talking about why Vegas has a special place in my heart. 


The best reason is that Vegas is where I married my husband. We were married at the same chapel that Jon Bon Jovi was married in. It was a whirlwind couple of days in Vegas but we had always planned to get married there. It was a perfect destination wedding for two people who were fans of the show CSI. 


We were finally able to walk the same streets we'd seen on TV and enjoyed the warm temps and amazing nightlife. We took in the inaugural musical Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian hotel. 


Vegas is larger than life with large hotels along the strip, all the lights, and the entertainment. Since people watching is one of my favorite past times, I enjoyed my time just walking around the most. The entire trip was sorta surreal but was the best time of my life. 


When it was time to set a cowboy story in the world of Vegas, I knew just how it would go! After all, the area also features some of the best rodeo events in the nation. My story- A Vegas Cowboy- features a sassy heroine and a cowboy turned restaurant owner who has always been a little outside the box. It's a fun read and one of my favorites. 

Cowboys, Whispers, and Kisses

The Cowboys of Whisper, Colorado: Books 7-9

By Melissa Keir

 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cowboys-Whispers-Kisses-Whisper-Colorado-ebook/dp/B0842BT18P

Big city lights, old money, nor Olympic gold can stop heartache. Come along as three couples find romance in a small town in Colorado. Faced with vengeful ex’s, angry fathers and secrets, these couples seek out their dreams as they take a chance on love.

 

Redeeming Dreams

Jeannette Redding captured America’s hearts when she won gold with the US Women’s Olympic Swim Team, but no one knew the hidden past she couldn’t escape. Her dream of starting over in Whisper, Colorado might derail if her past comes to light.

Tanner Brock lost his passion for building when his vengeful ex-wife destroyed his company and career. He started over doing odd jobs for The Heartsong Ranch but never dreamed he’d work with his hands again.

As Jeannette and Tanner discover their passion, can they find a way to make their dreams come true, or will they lose out on love and a brighter future?

 

Bidding For the Cowboy’s Heart

Going once, going twice, sold…

Carlie Fulton, a former Broadway dancer, hightails it out of New York City as if her tail is on fire. Searching for a home with real friends, she escapes to Whisper and dreams of a life without her domineering father.

Marcus Wilson, a professional bull rider, enters a charity auction at the request of his best friend’s wife, never expecting to find the woman of his dreams.

When Carlie’s father shows up, Carlie enlists Marcus’s help in a scheme sure to tick off her father, but will it lead to a happily ever after?

 

A Vegas Cowboy

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…

Alicia Cortez turns failing businesses around and comes to Vegas to give the keynote speech at the National Restaurateurs’ Convention. Talented and opinionated, she knows what will work and what won’t, but she’s been unable to find love.

David “Daisy” MacKenzie reinvented his life after the death of his wife and daughter. He keeps their dreams of a family restaurant alive in small-town Whisper, Colorado. Now he’s in Vegas and up for an award when a beautiful woman literally falls into his arms.

When Alicia and Daisy wake up missing ten hours of memory and married, will they be able to compromise and see that love is what they both need…or will their marriage be lost like dollars in Vegas?


About the Author:

Growing up in a small town, Melissa created stories in her head and lived them out with her sisters. They climbed through the quarries, built forts among the leaves and pretended they were their favorite television heroines.

Always trying to spread joy and happiness, Melissa has written over 30+ stories of couples who eventually find their Happily Ever After. Her books are filled with broken heroes and heroines who overcome real-life obstacles and come out stronger than ever. Her children books (written under her childhood name- Missy Watling) feature endearing tales infused with important lessons about self-acceptance.

Escaping the cold Midwest winters, she and her husband, along with furbabies enjoy the beaches of South Carolina and can be found talking to the gators and turtles. She posts photos of her gator friends as well as other wildlife. After all, sometimes they have the best advice!

 

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1 comment:

Tina Donahue said...

How cool that you and your hubby were married at the same chapel as Jon Bon Jovi. Adorable wedding pic, too. :)

I love Vegas. Where I live, it's an hour and a half drive to get there, so I've been many, many times. Sometimes, just to have lunch at one of the casinos then shopping at their mall. Good times!