About the Book

Book: Conversation Hearts

Author: Marguerite Martin Gray

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release date: July 30, 2024

Will she be able to save her father from the island’s magic before she falls victim to it herself?

When Megan Standish finds out about her father’s new relationship, she storms into the Suamalie Islands to rescue her father and carry him home to New Mexico. He’s firmly planted on Alexandre, however, but she refuses to let the island’s magic cast a spell on her decision. Even when a handsome islander and his daughter knock at her heart.

Jean Girard is a local with a flourishing transportation business taking passengers from island to island. When he encounters Megan’s stormy tirade on his boat, he promises to shelter his daughter and himself from her negative vibes. His concern continues to grow as he watches his daughter get attached to the American.

Either Jean will have to create an even bigger hedge of protection around his daughter and his heart from this pouty, controlling woman, or he will have to trust God to peel back the stubborn, hurting layers of the past and allow the miracle of His love again.

Take a trip to the Suamalie Islands where palm trees sway, the sand and sea pulse with life, and the people will steal your heart.

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About the Author

Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of Hold Me Close, Surround Me, and Bring Me Near– Revolutionary Faith Books One, Two and Three. Besides researching her historical novels, she enjoys studying history and writing fiction. An avid traveler and reader, she teaches French and has degrees in French, Spanish, and Journalism from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a MA in English from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Marguerite is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Abilene Writers Guild, Daughters of the American Revolution, South Carolina Historical Society, and Preservation Society of Charleston. She currently lives in North Louisiana with her husband and Cleo, her cat. Her two adult children keep her up to date and young.

Author Interview with Marguerite

Q: What inspired you to write this story?

Marguerite: Conversation Hearts is part of a multi-author series. I love the setting, reminding me of Maui and my vacation there. I am mostly the writer of historical fiction, but this contemporary series pulled me in because of the vast potential and room for imagination. I wanted to write a story of second chance and how that could change many lives. It’s fascinating to watch the characters exist on an island, far from my own landscape.

Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know?

Marguerite: As a preteen, I lived in England for two years where I learned French and fell in love with history and traveling. My first boyfriend Colin was in my class. I even dedicated one of my novels to my teacher.

Q: What are you reading now?

Marguerite: I am reading many books at the present, mostly historical fiction. Here’s my list: The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin (very intense), Mystery in the Highlands by Lydia Travers, and Something New by Rebecca Connolly (beloved Cornwall).

Q: What is your favorite hobby?

Marguerite: Hands down—Traveling. I don’t have to leave my house to feel like I’m traveling with all my books and unique setting. But physical travel is such a joy to me. I’m constantly planning a trip with family or friends or my husband or by myself. This summer I’m off to Spain with my daughter, the mountains with my husband, and a fall trip to England with an author friend.

Also, I’m an avid reader who loves to walk and hike.

Q: Where can readers find out more about you and your book?

Marguerite: I am many places on social media including:

Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gF-3I1
Website/Blog: https://www.margueritemartingray.com
BookBub: https: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/marguerite-martin-gray
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14836211.Marguerite_Martin_Gray
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gray8864/books-and-more-books/ & https://www.pinterest.com/gray8864/suamalie-islands-series/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margueritemgray/ & https://www.instagram.com/travelsnippets80/

More from Marguerite

I have enjoyed this series and the relationships forming as the characters find new ways to communicate on the journey. Are you a good communicator? Introvert or extrovert? Conversation is so very important. Think about how we use it every day: directions, warnings, concerns, prayers, instructions, disciplines. Even though I teach online, my words of concern and instruction are needed to spur the students toward success. Somehow, I have the words to communicate well in so many areas of my life.

Then what about the heart? I think of the Valentine’s candy hearts—Conversation Hearts! As relationships develop between characters in Room for Love and Conversation Hearts, the heart becomes more and more a major component with all the characters. Yet, sometimes we fail to really say what we think in order to protect our hearts. There are many lessons to learn about being honest in relationships. Sometimes we avoid the conversation part and miss out on the wonderful relationships.

I embrace the conversation of the heart in my life through love, decisions, marriage, job, God appointments, children, and difficult circumstances. Explore different facets of important conversations with Amy and Walker and their families as you read this installment of Suamalie Islands series.

Happy Reading!