Wattpad brings you a guest post from Dianne Venetta, author of “Lust On The Rocks” and “Jennifer’s Garden”:
Mixing garden with romance is no easy task. Born from the garden, my tag line: “A woman will bloom in time; her own sweet time!” is a play on words that epitomizes my core belief: women are unique and beautiful and follow a life path unlike any other. Comparing ourselves to others is a waste of time, because we don’t walk in their shoes. We borrow them, but we don’t own them.
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However, spend enough time in the garden and plants begin to resemble men and kids (in my world, anyway). Think I’m crazy? Answer me this: “If my man were a plant, he’d be a…?”
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Watermelon – This well-rounded fun-loving guy is always welcome at a summer barbecue and usually proves a big hit with the kids. Prone to balding, his colorful personality distracts one from notice. However, take heed. If left to his own device, this one can grow wild and get quite out of hand!
Garlic – This fellow is somewhat distant, as he spends long periods of time out of sight, only to emerge when conditions improve. Strong and distinct, he’s not for everyone, but given the right environment, he can show great depth, even mellow his pungent tone with time. A worthy peer, indeed.
Corn – Tall and slender with silken hair, this man provides well and yields a harvest of golden treasure. While pleasing to look at, beware: he also tends to be needy; easily blown over by the slightest of breezes—not the man for you hardier types!
And kids?
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Chili Pepper – These kids will keep you hopping, skipping AND jumping! Firecrackers for sure, these kiddos are sharp-minded and rambunctious—definite hands-full that add zing to your life. Many a day you may question your sanity, but never your luck. While spicy and hard to handle, you wouldn’t trade them for the world. Not for a second.
Pumpkin – As the name entails, these kids are cuter than pumpkins, round and merry and oh-so-ready for fall. Apple pie and haystacks are what lure these kids (not to mention a great goblin costume). But watch your back! These mischievous critters are practical jokesters, known to spook a time or two.
For the complete list, head to my garden blog, BloominThyme.com! It’s where I mix the two together in a journey of trial and error, something my character Jennifer doesn’t have to face. After all, she has Jackson! He’s my ace landscaper hero and once you read the book, you’ll find you need one of your own.
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Jennifer’s Garden epitomizes the showdown between a career woman’s criteria for the perfect husband and what true love means.
Recently won Best in Romance from IndieReader.com Discovery Awards!!
In a race against time, cardiologist Jennifer Hamilton is caught between her mother’s dying wish and taking the risk of a lifetime with Jackson Montgomery. He’s the man hired to complete the landscaping for her new home; the venue for her upcoming wedding.
Jackson’s everything she never wanted in a man, but as the job progresses, his lure pulls strong. It’s an attraction she cannot deny. And one that puts her career on the line.