Dragonflies at Night:
More Than a Love Story
By Anne Marie Bennett
Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 365 Pages
September 22, 2020 by KaleidoSoul Media
A dragonfly brings a mother’s love to a grieving daughter.
Meet Savannah, the thirty-something owner of Life Celebrations, a party planning business. Despite losing both parents as a teenager, Savannah is creating a positive life for herself, surrounded by friends and co-workers who are now her family. But she also has a secret—as much as she wants to settle down and have children, she is afraid to, for fear of getting cancer and having to leave them without their mother, as she herself was left behind years ago.
Meet Deirdre Rose, Savannah’s mother. She continues to watch over Savannah, who feels deeply connected to her mother whenever she sees a dragonfly.
Now meet Ben, a thirty-something recording artist who is good-looking, talented, and a household name. Despite his fame, Ben is lonely. He trusts few people because it seems everyone wants something from him instead of getting to know who he really is.
Savannah and Ben cross paths when they meet at a yoga retreat in the Massachusetts Berkshires. They are drawn to each other’s creativity and outlook on life. She sees beyond his celebrity and he admires her strength in what she’s had to overcome.
What happens when the retreat ends and they go their separate ways? Will they be able to make a long distance relationship work? Can Savannah put aside her fears, and will Ben allow himself to be truly vulnerable?
Above all . . . what message do Deirdre Rose and Dragonfly have for both of them?
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Guest Post from Author Anne Marie Bennett
A Thing About Libraries
I have loved books and reading, and anything to do with books and reading,
since I was a little girl. In fact, my mother loved to tell the story of
how, when I was 5 years old, she began reading me The Wizard of Oz, a
few chapters at a time. Then one night when she was sick and couldn’t read to
me, I picked up the book and finished it myself!
We didn’t have a lot of extra money back then, but the library was free! I
still remember that awestruck feeling—me in my prettiest dress and saddle
shoes, walking through those large wooden doors, holding my mom’s hand, and
surrounded by what felt like a complete and sparkling galaxy of books. And
I could take home any five that I wanted! It felt miraculous.
And you know what? Libraries still feel miraculous to me!
I remember my first time in the library at Southern Connecticut State
University back in 1978. A whole new library to explore! And
when I tentatively asked the librarian at the massive front desk how many books
I could check out, I can vividly recall the feeling of utter joy and
expansiveness when she shrugged and said, “No limit.”
NO LIMIT??
I took her up on that offer, believe me! I spent hours in that library,
combing the shelves for books about my passion for early childhood education,
gifted education, spirituality, music, children’s literature, writing, and of
course- new fiction.
Today I’m thinking more about libraries because there’s a pandemic happening
right now, and our library has been closed for what seems like an
eternity. I can pick up books curbside,
but I truly miss everything about our the inside of our library… and I hope
never to take it for granted again.
Do you have a favorite library? A favorite librarian? Share it here! I’d
love to know.
About the Author
Anne Marie Bennett was touched by a dragonfly once and has never forgotten its message. She has published books about her cancer journeys and the process of SoulCollage®. This is her first women’s novel.
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Tour Giveaway
One winner will receive an ebook of All You Need is Love and Lilacs, a dragonfly suncatcher, and a $25 Amazon eGift Card (dragonfly suncatcher to US winner only, international winner will receive ebook and gift card only)
Ends October 14, 2020
