Description: Annabeth is a hopeless romantic who believes in soul mates. In fact, she's been writing to hers each year since she was 16. Now, at 34, she's still holding out hope of finding Mr. Right even though he'd be fighting an uphill battle to gain her trust, thanks to a traumatic experience years before that's left her unable to commit.
Brief description: Nicole Evelina is an award-winning historical fiction and romantic comedy writer. Her most recent novel is Camelot's Queen, the second book in an Arthurian legend trilogy that tells Guinevere's life story from her point of view. Her debut novel, Daughter of Destiny, the first book of the Guinevere's Tale trilogy, took first place in the legend/legacy category of the 2015 Chatelaine Awards for Women's Fiction/Romance, and was short-listed for the Chaucer Award for Historical Fiction. Her upcoming novel, Been Searching for You (May 10), a romantic comedy, won the 2015 Romance Writers of America (RWA) Great Expectations and Golden Rose contests. Later this year, she will release Madame Presidentess (July 25), a historical novel about Victoria Woodhull, America's first female Presidential candidate, which was the first place winner in the Women's US History category of the 2015 Chaucer Awards for Historical Fiction. Nicole is one of only six authors who completed a week-long writing intensive taught by #1 New York Times bestselling author Deborah Harkness. Nicole has traveled to England twice to research the Guinevere's Tale trilogy, where she consulted with internationally acclaimed author and historian Geoffrey Ashe, as well as Arthurian/Glastonbury expert Jaime George, the man who helped Marion Zimmer Bradley research The Mists of Avalon. Nicole is a member of and book reviewer for the The Historical Novel Society, and Sirens (a group supporting female fantasy authors), as well as a member of the Historical Writers of America, Women's Fiction Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, the St. Louis Writer's Guild, Women Writing the West, Broad Universe (promoting women in fantasy, science fiction and horror), Alliance of Independent Authors and the Independent Book Publishers Association. Her website is http: //nicoleevelina.com.
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Awards:
- Novel of Excellence (romance)
- First place - Midwest Book Awards (romance)
- First place - Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) EVVY Awards (romance)
- Silver Medal - Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Benjamin Franklin Awards (romance)
- Third place over all categories in the Lyra Awards for Fiction
- Single Title Romance category - Great Expectations contest (North Texas
- RWA - 2015)*
- Contemporary Single Title - Golden Rose (Portland RWA - 2015)*
- Short-list - Chatelaine Awards (romantic fiction)
- Long List - RONE Awards (chick lit/women's fiction)
- Finalist - Contemporary Romance Long - Stiletto Contest (Contemporary Romance Writers RWA - 2017)
- Finalist - 2016 Readers Favorite Awards (chick lit)
"Touched my heart and I couldn't put it down...I recommend this book to all die-hard romantics and those who are looking for something new to try. A wonderful book to read and share with your friends." - Kerliza Foon for Readers' Favorite (5-star review)
"A smooth and thoroughly satisfying romance novel." - BookLife Prize in Fiction
"A credit to the author for making this delightful tale feel as warm and comfortable as an old friend." - InD'Tale Magazine (4.5 star, Crowned-heart review)
"An entertaining novel for readers of romance about moving through the past and opening up your heart to love and new possibilities." - IndieReader
"Life has its ups and downs for Alex and Annabeth in Evelina's solid tale. She fully explores the roadblocks thrown in their paths. Newly found love, vicious jealousy and several misunderstandings all serve to add interest. Hallowed halls of higher learning play their own part in the story." - Romantic Times (RT) Book Reviews (4-star review)
"I could NOT put it down. Evelina's voice is vibrant and fresh, and she delightfully interweaves humor, emotion, and that little bit of magic necessary to make a story truly shine." - Margaret Locke, author of A Man of Character
"Great characters, plot twists, a Chicago setting--make for a fast-paced romantic adventure. Been Searching for You kept me reading all night. I loved it!"Sharolynne Barth, The Dreamin' Tree.