Barb McCarthy knows the power of shelter, and the heartache of its loss. With an inner strength forged by hardship, this crusader is determined to...

The Bluffs between Us by Lisa Lisàndri

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The Interview You've Been Waiting For! Welcome! With the release of The

Welcome! With the release of The Bluffs Between Us just forty-five days away, Barb and Mike have agreed to sit down for an interview.

Interviewer:

Thanks for joining us today, you two. We're excited to hear your thoughts.

First for Barb: People who read The Bluffs Between Us will see you as a very determined crusader. What keeps you up at night?

Barb:

Everything! The children I work with at the center for unsheltered families, how dark the circles under my eyes will be in the morning. You know,...

What the Ocean Teaches Us about Second Chances--For Kids of all Ages! My

My extended family and I recently spent a magical week in Jamaica, a surprising place to be thinking about second chances. I have to admit, everything about the trip exceeded my expectations: the ocean (the water really is turquoise), the weather (in the 70s and 80s every day with an occasional afternoon rain shower), the food, and especially the friendly, optimistic people.

We spent hours on the beach, mostly sitting in the shade. One of the activities that fascinated me was the kids'...

Reinvention, purpose, community--the themes that show up in my stories If

If you love stories that feature character reinvention, community, purpose, and of course, romance, welcome!

More than your typical happily-ever-after story, my novels feature strong, flawed women and men who've lived their lives and continue to struggle with personal wounds, but somehow find a way to make a life together.

Sit back and enjoy some information about the themes you'll see in my books:

Later-in-life romance:

All my novels feature characters over 50, giving today's audience a chance...

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Local author Lisa Lisàndri welcomes friends for a book signing on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Her debut novel, The Bluffs between Us, book #1 of her later-in-life contemporary romance series Moonlit Midnights, launches on Grandparents Day.

Location: In Bloom Bookery, 42301 Main St. Suite C (Old Town) Temecula CA 92590
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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