You know those books that are almost impossible to put down, not because of some great mystery, or high-speed chase, or sexy scene, but because they're full of characters who enrage and delight you; Imperfect people in circumstances that could hit any one of us. Characters full of human frailties who make awful, sometimes stupid choices … But who don't give up when they're knocked down. Who struggle and fight and come out on the other side stronger, braver, ready to live a life of their own making. The books that you finish and still wonder about, because there were no fairy-tale endings, just a closing of that chapter in the character's life, with a lesson learned or a hurt resolved. Yet beyond the pages you know there's so much more … Books that feel like they become a part of you. Books with a little grit. Those are the books I love, and those are the books I set out to write. Want a taste? Copy and paste the link below to get a free copy of the novella, Before I Knew You. It follows the story of Joanna, a woman struggling to fulfill the greatest desire of her heart. Joanna's not quite as 'gritty' as some of my other characters, but she's determined, focused, and refuses to give up, even when everyone around her thinks she's making the wrong choice. charlenecarr.com/beforeiknewyoufree ------------- Interested to know a bit more about me? I'm a lover of words. Pursuing this life-long obsession, I studied literature in university, attaining both a BA and MA in English. Still craving more, I attained a degree in Journalism. After travelling the globe for several years and working as a freelance writer, editor, facilitator, and starting my own Communications business, I decided the time had come to focus exclusively on my true love - novel writing. (To get a fuller bio, check out the backstory on my About page - https://www.charlenecarr.com/about2/#backstory )