Author Archives: Elaine Cantrell

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite excerpts from my own books. It’s from The Welcome Inn. Blurb: Julianna can’t stand Buck Abercrombie! He’s rude, chauvinistic, and exasperating, and he’s her new boss. Why wouldn’t the bank loan her the … Continue reading →

“What is your favorite food? Does it bring back a memory or why is it your favorite?” I believe that my favorite food depends on when you ask me. I’m fond of lemon pound cake, but today I think I’d … Continue reading →

She’d known from the time she opened her eyes that it was going to be a bad day. Yesterday she’d had a flat tire, eaten a dinner that made her throw up, and been assigned a dirty room at the motel. … Continue reading →

Book Blurb In their attempts to have a child, a husband and wife must contend with personal desires, crossed boundaries, and broken trust as they reimagine what it truly means to be a family. Nikki and Kyle Sebastian have a … Continue reading →

You wake up one morning with no water coming in, (water main break at 2 AM). What do you do?  Actually, I had a similar scenario last summer. We got up one morning after a huge storm the night before … Continue reading →

If you’re invited to Christmas Dinner at your friend’s house, you never know what will be on the menu. Of course ham and turkey make an appearance on many Southern tables, but so do many other things. My friend always … Continue reading →

This week we’re talking about comfort food. I’d have to say that my list has changed as the years have gone by. My mother was one of the best cooks ever. I’m not even close to being the cook she … Continue reading →

Blurb: Liv is out to prove her high society fiancé is cheating on her. Can she do it without breaking a nail—or falling in love with Mike, the mechanic? Olivia “Liv” Leigh, wealthy socialite and spa owner, suspects her fiancé … Continue reading →

Writing prompt: I had exactly one hour to come up with the perfect gift for my mother-in-law.  Yeah, I had procrastinated until the eleventh hour, but the truth was I’d have an easier time buying a gift for Scrooge than I … Continue reading →

I know that I’ve posted this article before, but I post it every year either here or at my blog. I think it’s important, and I’d just like to remind everyone that books make great Christmas gifts. I promise you … Continue reading →