Get ready for a heartwarming tale of mistaken identities, second chances, and unexpected parenthood with Mary Oldham’s “Instant Daddy, Just Add Rum,” available this Friday, Valentine’s Day. Author Mary Oldham believes in building bridges, not walls, and wants to show her Canadian neighbors some love with a special 30% “Good Neighbor” discount.
Ella, a small shop owner in Portland, escapes to St. Barts for her annual vacation, hoping to find love. She meets the charming Frenchman, Jaques, and sparks fly amidst red bikinis and rum cocktails. But their passionate fling ends abruptly when Jaques disappears, leaving Ella heartbroken and confused.
Twenty months later, Jack Brewster, still haunted by his whirlwind romance with the mysterious Ella, finds himself in her shop, “Marcella’s.” His family’s plans to build a new hospital wing, in memory of his brother who died on Mount Hood, threaten Ella’s livelihood. But one look at Marcella and the baby in her arms, a baby who looks strikingly like him, turns his world upside down.
For Marcella, the man who broke her heart has returned, and the impending Eminent Domain lawsuit against her shop suddenly seems like a minor problem compared to the reappearance of Jack.
“Instant Daddy, Just Add Rum” is a delightful blend of romance, humor, and surprising twists. Will Ella and Jack overcome the secrets of the past and find their way back to each other? Or will their second chance slip away? This heartwarming story explores the enduring power of love, the challenges of parenthood, and the resilience of the human spirit.
About the Author:
Mary Oldham is an award-winning author and three-time Golden Heart Finalist with the Romance Writers of America in Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense. She has fifteen published books as of February 2025 and is a 2023 Maggie Finalist for her book, CRUSH.
Here is what Amazon’s AI-generated from the text of customer reviews about her debut novel, “The Silver Linings Wedding Dress Auction”: “Customers find the wedding dresses stunning and spot-on. They describe the romance novel as enjoyable, old-fashioned, and captivating. Readers appreciate the unique writing style and character development. They also mention the book is an excellent, delightful read.”
Mary lives in Portland, Oregon when she is not sitting on her deck and looking at the Pacific in Yachats, Oregon, the Gem of the Oregon Coast.
Availability:
“Instant Daddy, Just Add Rum” will be available for preorder and will publish in paperback, ebook, and Kindle formats on February 14th with Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Canadian readers can take advantage of a special 30% “Good Neighbor” discount at Amazon.ca:
https://www.amazon.ca/Instant-Daddy-Just-Add-Rum-ebook/dp/B0DTJH76B6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SMOI0R7L5UXZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._Qp0PpdZ2Ir4PGKonSs4lQ.06f-a2xvJyjf4XOIUK-fQc8gMOwd0Nol8SxDAeiB7-4&dib_tag=se&keywords=instant+daddy+just+add+rum&qid=1739238694&sprefix=instant+dadd%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1. Pre-order your copy today!
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