Category: Extras

NAVY HOPE Chapter Six

By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A.   Chapter Six He liked the way she tossed her head as though she could wave a wand and make everything easy, no regrets. Back in college, they’d met in math class, a pre-requisite for both of them as she pursued social work and he […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Five

By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Five He looked around the room, and Val imagined it seemed small, insignificant compared to the wards where he’d practiced medicine at Walter Reed. “It’s great to be here.” “You never became a Navy JAG, after all?” His résumé had only stated that he’d […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Four

Chapter Four By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A.   “He’s here.” Maggie’s announcement broke Val’s concentration on the resort’s schedule for the next six months. January was still busy until mid-month, when all the kids had to be back in school. Spring had a steady stream of clients, leading up to […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Three

By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Three “I appreciate your time, sir, but Beyond the Stars is non-profit and I intend to keep it that way.” Val rolled her eyes at Maggie, her assistant, as she listened to the umpteenth investor who wanted to buy out her resort and make […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Two

By Geri KrotowCopyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Two As the boat continued its lurching journey, Lucas focused on Valentina DiPaola, owner and director of Beyond the Stars military family healing retreat, and once his first real girlfriend after high school. They’d been together for an entire semester before he’d had to leave […]

NAVY HOPE Begins Today!

Welcome to my June online read at Harlequin’s website, NAVY HOPE! Each day I’ll post a chapter, for 12 total chapters. If you want to read this on the Harlequin website, too, or comment on their community pages, you can start here. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my Whidbey Island Series! Peace, Geri […]

Women Power!

We have a great example of what great smarts and a sincere heart can do for a person and in turn, for the rest of the world. Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden, is not only the Second Lady of the United States but also a teacher at Northern Virginia Community College. She […]

Proud to be a Veteran

When I resigned my commission fifteen years ago, I couldn’t wait to bid my active duty days adieu and head into the full-time Mom and writer sunset. I was proud of the nine years I’d served after graduating from the Naval Academy. My jobs in the Navy had been challenging and enjoyable, and at times […]

Manuscript to Novel to Mass-Market Availabilty

It’s fate that I write for Harlequin. Their distribution center is only a few miles from my childhood home in Western New York. It’s only natural that on a trip home this summer I made a stop by the plant to see exactly how the manuscript in my computer turns into the beautiful product that […]