Discover a New World of Romance with Christine Columbus

I'm so thrilled to announce - The Perfect Country and Western Story is a finalist for the Booksellers' Best Award. The judges are booksellers and librarians and the contest is sponsored by the Greater Detroit chapter. In July the winners will be announced at the RWA (Romance Writers of America) National Conference in Orlando. What fun it is to see other Midwest Fiction Writers: Helen Brenna and Ann Hinnenkamp Congrats to Everyone! TRADITIONAL Helen Brenna From The Outside Lucy Gordon Italian Tycoon, Secret Son Fiona Harper Invitation to the Boss's Ball Glynna Kaye Dreaming Of Home Joselyn Vaughn CEO's Don't Cry SHORT CONTEMPORARY Christine Columbus The Perfect Country and Western Story Robyn Grady The Billionaire's Fake Engagement Sandra Hyatt Having The Billionaire's Baby Geri Krotow What Family Means Lynne Marshall Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father Cara Summers Twin Temptation Cara Summers Christmas Male LONG CONTEMPORARY Lisa Dale Simple WIshes Susan

I am happy living the dream, enjoying everyday and all the people I meet along the way. The Wild Rose Press Retreat - Silver Spur Ranch and Longhorn Saloon in Bandera Texas.

So, after much research and indecision…I decided on purchasing a car. I don’t know why it is – some decisions are so easy – after 27 years at the gas company – I walked away with no regrets…giving my favorite car to my son…no big deal… Purchasing a Car…Tough. I test drove 27 cars… and No I don’t love my new vehicle… it’s more like a marriage of convenience. I needed a car… and I thought this one will work…no fireworks in the sky, no thrill, just an okay – I will take you home. I really thought I’d find a car that thrilled me… I wanted to find a car that made a statement about who I am. Instead I got a car that says…who I’m not.

The Perfect Country And Western Story Review by Melinda from Night Owl Reviews on May 4, 2010. Alexandra is ready for a second chance. Not just any second chance but one that will change her life forever. She’s changed from head to toe and in and out. Everybody has known her as grease monkey Alex always under the hood of a car except this time she is in for a big surprise. She’s tired of always being a third wheel and wants true love in her life. Her mother always believed good things would happen for her. Imagine her surprise when a cowboy hat and Toby Keith brings her a true prince in the form of Ben. Well at least she thought he was a prince. Meeting him again backfires on her and instead of finding happily ever after she is dodging people’s looks of thievery. Everyone is accusing her of thievery, which is not true yet she is determined to prove to Ben that her love is real. Can she change his mind that what they shared before is real and not fake like everyone thinks it is? Ben fo