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A Different Kind of Perfect by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #WomensFiction #Romance

A Different Kind of Perfect by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #WomensFiction #Romance

A diagnosis of breast cancer turns everyone's life upside down in Karen Cino's Women's Fiction Contemporary Romance, A Different Kind of Perfect.

Will her friends and husband be able to help her get through what lies ahead?

Karen, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I'm Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here!

We're excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about A Different Kind of Perfect.

A Different Kind of Perfect by Karen Cino

Genre Womens Fiction Romance

Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG17

It is the grand opening of The Perfect Pitch. All the pieces fall into place until Francine's diagnosis of breast caner, throwing their live upside down. While Amy and Jason deal with the action from her family to their interracial relationship, Toni finds herself in another overbearing relationship with Pelicans third baseman Gary Thompson.

In the midst of taking care of Francine and working at The Perfect Pitch, Richie gets a call from the owner of the Pelicans. He is offered a job as pitching coach for the team. Richie accepts the job, putting a huge strain on his marriage which affects all of them.

Know the Heroine from A Different Kind of Perfect

Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.

It's late, she's bored. What does she do?

She keeps herself busy by working at The Perfect Pitch.

What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

Basically, she's a closet potato chip eater.

Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

Jeans and a nice shirt or sweater with a nice pair of shoes or boots are her go too. She dresses this way everyday regardless if she goes out or not.

Does she know how to fix things?

She can fix things if she had to. Her husband is the fix-it man or else he'll call someone in to help.

She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

Francine is trying her best to get their sports bar, The Perfect Pitch, up and running. Problems getting the televisions to work and getting the cable company to come in is driving her crazy. The TVs won't work correctly.

How does she act around children she doesn't know?

Francine loves kids and can't wait to have her own. She interacts with the kids from the other players and always has a lollypop or a treat for the kids when there are events at the stadium.

What is she like first thing in the morning?

The morning is her favorite time of the day. Not saying that she doesn't wake up until 10 - 10:30.

Can she use chopsticks?

Yes! Chinese food is her favorite.

Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?

She loves coffee hot and iced. She adds two artificial sweeteners to her coffee and likes it darker than regular. Her favorite is pumpkin spice creamer.

What apps would she have on her phone?

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Home Goods, Amazon, Weather and MLB

Android or iPhone?

iPhone

Earrings or unpierced ears?

Francine has pierced ears. She wears small diamond studs in her second holes and usually accompanies them with small hoop earrings.

Tattoos or unadorned skin?

Unadorned skin.

Personal vehicle or public transport?

Personal vehicle. Where she lives she doesn't have access to a bus or subway.

Recycle or toss?

Recycle. She does her part in helping the environment.

Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

Where to buy A Different Kind of Perfect

Publisher Mandolay Press
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Karen-Cino-ebook/dp/B077LZDB54
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/760024

Karen Cino Social Media

Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin's Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
Karen is a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
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Karen Cino
1 year ago

Thank you Kayelle for hosting me for the important event. Breast cancer runs in my family and it’s essential that women get a mammogram once a year. I do mine as my birthday present to myself every year. It’s a great way not to forget. I hope my post helps save a women’s life.