A hunk & a glom
Weird title, huh? Yeah, I know but I wanted to combine two fabulous things in today’s blog because I am essentially lazy when it comes to this stuff!
First off, I received the nicest, most unexpected email a week or so ago from none other than the cover model from my April book (on shelves now!). His name is Alex Allan and he is a sweetheart of a guy. Apparently, A KISS TO REMEMBER was his first cover and he said it will always have a special place in his heart. What romance author wouldn’t trill at such a lovely sentiment? I confess, I was won over, completely and easily by his charm and I am so glad he chose to contact me. I’d post a picture but I don’t have his permission and I’d hate to invade his privacy but if I do manage to get his permission I will post a pic. He’s a doll and the perfect choice for Ben Hollister!
Second, I received another lovely email from a new fan who stated she loved AKTR so much she had to have my other books! In the writing world, that’s called glomming! And I love it! It’s very flattering and gratifying to an author when a new reader enjoys your work so much she or he is curious about your previous body of work.
Anyway, that’s my big news. Perhaps not big in the overall scheme of things but big in my world and both really made my day. In today’s world, those small pleasures are like gold.
Happy writing (and reading)
Kimberly
Nora has landed
It’s official; Nora’s story, A KISS TO REMEMBER, is officially on shelves in stores around the nation. I confess, I went to Kmart yesterday and stood in the book aisle and stared at my newest book for a long moment, soaking in that glorious feeling yet resisting the temptation to get on the loud speaker and insist everyone in the store put a copy in their cart. 
This book is getting good reviews from all around, which is a great feeling because I love this book so much. Nora isn’t an easy person to understand or love but once you figure her out, you might just appreciate her style and way of doing things. I’ve decided to post a few snippets of the reviews for this book for your perusal. If you’ve already purchased AKTR, bless you; if you haven’t, what are you waiting for? 
From Romance Junkies (five ribbons!)
A KISS TO REMEMBER is the third book in Kimberly Van Meter’s SIMMONS SISTERS trilogy. While I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each of the sister’s stories, Nora completely won me over with her spunky tomboy attitude and tough talk. Underneath the tough as nails persona there’s a vulnerable young woman full of dreams and desires that makes you want to shake sense into Ben for hurting her. Ben seems self-centered and uncaring but as you read you get glimpses into his life and how he feels about certain things and realize that he’s not as detestable as you first thought. I loved getting the opportunity to revisit Emmett’s Mill and all the characters who I’ve taken into my heart through each of the books. Ms. Van Meter’s writing has made each book a treat to pick up and I’ll definitely be adding A KISS TO REMEMBER to my keeper bookshelf.
From Cataromance.com (4.5 stars!)
Characters Ben and Nora have an age old problem; they have feelings for each other but careers, distance and temperament get in the way. Kimberly Van Meter successfully matches the mismatched pair; Nora as the down to earth, sassy, country tomboy and Ben as the suave, stubborn, city guy. Their sparring makes for amusing reading with a sizzle that only Ms. Van Meter can produce.
And let’s not forget the Top Pick! and 4.5 stars from Romantic Times. That is, of course, the cream on top. If you’ve read Nora’s story, let me know what you think! I think this was some of my best writing, to be truthful. I’d be curious to hear what my readers think on that score.
Alright, time to get back to work.
Happy writing!
Kimberly
