Bøker av Jaye Burke

"Burke writes clearly and concisely, and is able to capture painful emotions from a series of characters. Written in multiple third-person perspectives, as well as diary entries written in first-person narrative, In My Wildest Dreams is an interesting page-turner with excellent pacing. Burke keeps the reader invested by supplying fun cultural nostalgia, unique characters, a riveting storyline, drama, and lovely romance. She has also provided different storytelling mechanics, such as diary entries, that keep the book compelling." The Booklife Prize "It's such a lovely, emotional story, in parts your heart will be breaking. One to read in a comfortable chair on a winter's day." Netgalley review "I loved this book about an older woman who leaves her abusive husband and retreats to a cottage. She finds a second chance at love." Netgalley review "A great nostalgic book for anyone who grew up in the 70s like I did." Goodreads review " I liked the story because it truly showed who she was, her dreams, what she did when her dreams didn't pan out." Goodreads reviewThis girl would never forget the summer of 1968. She had her friends, her favorite music, and the love of one boy who remained within the depths of her heart. 1968>2016>When Annie retreats to a 1920s cottage in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama, she loses herself in the restoration of the house and gardens. She feels like a social outcast and wants nothing to do with her former country club life, but her matchmaking best friend, Carol Blaine, has other ideas. Annie is plagued with social anxiety and painful insecurity and isn't ready to meet anyone. But when Annie rediscovers her teenage journal from 1968 and the tattered scrapbook from the most memorable summer of her life, she realizes her deep love for Mitch Brandon never stopped - it was just put on hold for fifty years. Their breakup so many years ago was brutal, but she never forgot the shy and handsome boy who captured her heart at first glance. Annie can't help but wonder - does Mitch still live in the area? Is he married? Would she recognize him if she saw him again? But all the questions lead her to a painful reality. Is he still alive? Annie's hopes and dreams are instantly filled with the boy from so long ago, but the chance of reconnecting with Mitch is one in a million - until one morning, she hears a familiar voice from the past. Wonderful for fans of Rachel Hanna, Lauren K. Denton, Karen White, and all believers in second chances. I love to connect with my readers! Contact me at www.jayeburke.com

Her life spanned ninety-five years and there were only two great loves in her life. The first is long gone. The second still stands as a testament to an extraordinary woman.1916Venice Arial is a product of the elite social class in New Orleans and under the strict control of her cruel and hateful mother, Lorraine. At twenty, Venice must obey the rules of social duty her mother sets, including going through with an arranged marriage to a man she barely knows. The golden days of youth are being stripped away and her only escape is the family's summer home on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain-her beloved Belle Haven.When Venice visits Belle Haven in the last weeks of summer, her structured life is thrown off course by a poor local boy, Etienne Armand, who shows her a love she has never known. But to Lorraine, locals are low class, and a poor boy like Etienne is strictly forbidden. But how can Venice return to New Orleans with such strict rules and the isolation of her palatial prison? Venice has a major decision to make but will the raging war in Europe make it for her?1991Seventy-five years ago, Venice Arial made a dramatic decision that altered her life and her future. After living through so much history, her cherished memories along with the painful ones are fading. The Lost Generation must be remembered, and her personal story recorded. That foregone era was the harsh reality of her life. She had known great love, a crippling world war, lost love, and new beginnings but should she include the cruelty, selfish greed, and hurtful deception inflicted on her all those years ago?This story of great love, war, and remembrance will grab your emotions and hold them until the very end.