Seasons of Sorrow is written by C.C. Wood. I have loved all of her books in the past (see book list at the end of this post). She is funny and writes the perfect blend of funny, alpha male and hotness.
But Seasons of Sorrow, as you can tell by the title, is a different type of book for CC. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but my friends have been raving about how it rips you apart, but puts you back together again in a most amazing way.
Just a few short months after her son’s birth, Charlotte Fallon faces a parent’s worst nightmare. In her darkest hour, she finds herself abandoned by her husband, Derek, left to deal with her heartbreak alone. Jobless and with very little money, she fights to regain her footing.
As the months pass, secrets her husband managed to bury are unearthed and she wonders if she ever truly knew him. As the truth continues to come to light, Derek’s business partner and Charlotte’s friend, Gregory Swift, steps in to help her deal with the repercussions of her husband’s betrayal.
Seasons come and go, and, as Charlotte begins to return to life, she realizes that she is much stronger than she believed. And while a pain this deep can never be forgotten, Charlotte learns there is room for joy in the future as the wounds heal. Even a winter of sorrow can eventually warm into a summer of sweetness.
Guest post by CC Wood
A few months ago, someone asked me if any of my characters were based on real people. I lied. I said a few. In reality, it’s more like ALL of my characters are based, in some ways, on people I know. There are quite a few that are even named after women and men I’ve met. Don’t worry, though. Unless I’ve asked you if it’s okay, all names and some situations are changed to protect the guilty.
One example is, Bitten, my paranormal romance series. Those books are based on a group of women I began chatting with on Facebook in late 2012. Then I got to meet them in person in February of 2013 and I knew I had to put their crazy asses in a book. After a few days, I realized that one book wouldn’t be enough. I would have to devote an entire series to this loud, snarky, neurotic, wonderful, generous, and incredibly funny group of women. They even allowed me to use their real names!
Another good example is The Girl Next Door novellas. Nat, Cat, and Amy are women I know. And, yes, the woman I based Nat on does own a gun and she does know how to shoot it. Real life Cat trained to be a respiratory therapist, though she decided to stay home with her three daughters and is now expecting baby number 4! My friend, Amy, plays the piano, dresses like a damn fashion plate, and used to own and ride her own motorcycle. In fact, she inspired me to get my motorcycle license.
However, the real reason I base so many of my characters on people I know is this….these women and men have touched my life in some way. Their personalities and deeds make them fun and interesting to me. So much so, that I want to share them with the people who read my books. Because I enjoy knowing these people so much, I want other people to see them as I do. Good, flawed, funny, silly, kind to a fault, sometimes proud and stubborn, but always real and (hopefully) entertaining.
And, yes, as the cliché goes, if you piss me off, you will wind up dead in one of my books. Or at least horribly maimed. That’s just the way the cookie crumbles when you’re mean to an author. We have to get our revenge somehow and being a murder victim in one of our books is probably a lot less painful than getting punched in the throat.
So the next time you’re reading one of my books and wonder if the character is someone I know, well, you’re probably correct. It’s just between us though, right?
Personal note: In one of those Bitten books I may be a character. I won’t say who…but some of you more observant readers may be able to pick out my character. And where did we meet last February? Wicked Book Weekend! Come join C.C. and 49 other authors in Ft. Lauderdale this March when we do it again!
A native Texan, C.C. grew up either reading or playing the piano. Years later, she’s still not grown up and doing the same things. Since the voices in her head never shut up, C.C. decided to try and profit from their crazy stories and started writing books.
Now that she has a baby girl at home, C.C.’s non-writing time is usually spent cleaning up poopy diapers or feeding the poop machine. Sometimes she teaches piano, cooks, or spends time bugging her hubby and two beagles.
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Feifei Le says
I’ve read Bitten by this author and really enjoyed it, looking forward to checking out Seasons of Sorrow!
Lisa says
Love her writing & haven’t read this one yet.
Rachel Brown says
Looks good!!
Dacia B says
Thanks for the chance!
Alexandra A says
Can`t wait to read this book!
Joanne Christenson says
This book is an emotional journey. I loved it. I can’t wait for everyone to read this
Tracy says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Donna Reynolds says
Looks great I can’t wait to start it Thank you for the awesome giveaway.
Betul E. says
Just found out about this book and love the blurb! This book is on my top TBR list!
Maria Malaveci says
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Charlene E says
Thanks for hosting the giveaway 🙂
Michele Dewell says
Awsome giveaway. Thank u.
Cassie says
Looks like a good book ~ thanks for the chance 🙂
Emily M says
OMG! I can’t wait to read this book! Sounds so good. 🙂
lori moore says
What an awesome giveaway
Robin the Book Nerd says
Love CC’s books..
allison k. says
thanks! can’t wait to read!
Nikki Jones says
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
C.C. says
Thank you so much for letting me write today’s post, Ana!
jodi marinich says
cant wait to read this book
Donna Sherritt says
I would love to have this book!
Amanda Kepic says
Sounds great, excited to read it!
Christina says
Thanks! Added to my TBR!
ajw says
I need to read one of her books!
Michelle T says
Cant wait to read this one! Thanks!
Sandy Murphy says
Can’t wait to read, always looking for tear jerkers
Carrie Stevens says
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Kim says
Looks like I will have to bring out the tissues for this one. I look forward to reading.
Thank you for the giveaway.
Gina H says
Sounds heartbreaking! Thanks for the giveaway!
Heather says
Would love to read this 🙂
Shannon says
these are on my TBR,, can’t wait!! 🙂 thank you!!!
Scheva says
I’ve read so much already about how amazing this book is going to be!! Can’t wait to read it! Love C.C.!
Marcy Shuler says
This is a new-to-me author and this book sounds great!
Jennifer Jones says
Thanks for awesome giveaway!!
Paola says
Thanks for the chance!
Erika says
Sounds great! Thanks for the great giveaway!
DJ Sakata says
Looks like something I would like
Barbara S says
sounds like a good read. thanks for the giveaway.
Karen G. says
Thanks for the post, I would love to read this!
Denice says
OMG. Love signed books! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Natasha says
Sounds like a great read!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Karen says
I have been wanting to try one of CC Wood’s books! Looks great! Thanks!
Sabrina D says
Love this author!! Thanks!!
Lea says
Thanks for the giveaway!!! *fingers crossed*
Tammy Choate says
Awesome ty so much for the giveaway!
Diana Doan says
Thanks for the giveaway! I love C.C. Wood!
Alexa W. says
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Bethany Morris says
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Julie K says
Great giveaway!
LesleyG says
Sounds great!