Letting Go

In the fall of 2002, the DC sniper caused nerves to fray around the beltway and throughout Maryland. Maren Mitchell had buried her husband in 2001 causing her to worry then, let alone now...about everything. When Dr. Steve Kramer cures Maren's ailing young son, he has a sense that he needs to heal her, too.Steve is nothing like she's used to-so self-assured, unflappable, but also walled off. Maren remains a skeptical onlooker to his life and death hospital days, now hers in a new job. No sooner does she unwind aboard Steve's sleek boat on the calming Chesapeake Bay, but Maren quivers again. First as his impassioned first mate but also with newfound concerns that Steve Kramer's past has hurt him irreparably. With uncertain steps, Maren tries to let go of her anxieties tangling with their differences and their chemistry between the sheets. Known as a sexy, charming Chesapeake love story, LETTING GO: BOOK ONE of THE MARYLAND SHORES has the contemporary hallmarks of women's fiction, a family focus that makes it real, and just the sizzle you want to make their relationship spark.This edition contains special previews of the five-star rated SECOND CHANCES: BOOK TWO of THE MARYLAND SHORES, weaving threads of the existing story line into two new contemporary, compelling characters. Reader Praise: "The story captivated me so much that I wanted to stay immersed in Maren, Steve and the Chesapeake Bay and was actually sorry to see it end. I loved the Pittsburgh and Disney references as well as the medical/hospital drama. It's full of real human emotion that women especially will recognize. Looking forward to BOOK TWO " "Bring back Steve I loved him." "I couldn't put LETTING GO down. The characters are realistic and the depiction of the Chesapeake and the historical events right on target. I found how the main character overcame internal struggles was very uplifting. A great read " "I loved how the author wove in the Baltimore Ravens/Pittsburgh Steelers rivalry " "Well-developed, authentic characters come to life in the novel LETTING GO: BOOK ONE of THE MARYLAND SHORES. Nautical imagery, football rivalries, and a very real picture of parenthood-plus some sexy moments-make it a page-turner." "If you're in your 30s to your 90s, you'll devour this sweet love story and feel a part of these families." "A thorough plot spanning nearly 300 pages in paperback. The author develops her characters with details that make us get to know and love them. For the eBook version, the price can't be beat."Author Bio: Lauren Monroe is a Maryland novelist and a Pittsburgh native who grew up appreciating beautiful scenery and nautical life. She currently resides on Maryland's Eastern Shore. LETTING GO: BOOK ONE starts off THE MARYLAND SHORES women's fiction series. Visit www.laurenmonroenovels.com and www.facebook.com/lauren.monroe.novels for fun photos, series news and much more.Keep up with news and photos regarding the novel series and shore life on her Facebook, Pinterest, and Goodreads Author pages. Follow Lauren Monroe on Twitter @LaurnMonroe.