What would you do if your first love tried to come back into your life after he?s been gone for over 10 years with no explanation? In this new romance novel, TWO LOVES, ONE HEART, Lynnette Thomas is forced to choose between her first love turned abusive and an old friendship that develops into a passionate romance. Lynnette Thomas is a beautiful, ambitious and passionate young woman from Atlanta Georgia. She marries her childhood sweetheart, Billy Matthews and move to Charleston, S.C. to begin their life together. All goes well for a while, until Billy changes and becomes extremely possessive of Lynnette. He starts using drugs, alienates her from her friends and ambitions, emotionally and physically abuses her, then abandons her, leaving her pregnant, feeling ashamed, hurt and alone. At one of the loneliest points in her life Lynnette reconnects with a friend from her childhood and their friendship blossoms into much more. Lynnette and Steve's new life together flourishes until Billy resurfaces after a 10 year absence looking for a fresh start with Lynnette. Lynnette must decide whether to continue her life with Steve or give her first love a second chance. Will two old friends allow their chance at happiness to slip away? Not if they reach out to each other, give in to their desires, and let love bind their hearts and join their souls. Their lives could be changed forever?. BY A THING CALLED LOVE. Anyone who has ever felt the heartbreak and trials that love can bring, especially those who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships, will relate to Lynnette?s journey to find true love within herself. It also gives readers hope that they can bring their lives around from the brink of devastation and despair if they have the desire to help themselves.
I work for the USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service. I don't consider writing novels as work. Writing is my fun time, my stress-reliever time, so when I get in from work and get my little son taken care of, I relax by writing.
I began my writing in the High School, when I would hand-write my stories for my classmates to read. I'm proud to say some of those same classmates are Carrie J. Keaton readers today!
My professional writing career began in 2006 when I self-published my first book with Authorhouse. My first book, Two Loves, One Heart is an inspirational novel that explores domestic violence, love, romance, relationships, and friendships. Anyone who has ever felt the heartbreak and trials that love can bring, especially those who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships, will relate to my main character Lynnette's journey to find true love within herself. I want to give readers hope that they can bring their lives around from the brink of devastation and despair if they have the desire to help themselves. I want to get it out there that they are worthy of being helped. This help can come from family and friends or professionally if the need be. I am speaking from experience and I am a SURVIVOR. My strong faith in God and my family helped me to find my way back from that dark and lonely place. I am thankful and truly blessed. That horrible experience has taught me that, "LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT".
My second novel titled, Always in my Heart is another wonderful page-turner that I hope readers will enjoy.
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