I am very excited to welcome #RRBC Spotlight Author: Jan Sikes!
FLOWERS AND STONE
My series of biographical fiction books begins with Flowers and Stone.
It is a love story filled with passion. When Darlina Flowers meets Luke Stone, sparks fly. But, everyone tells her to beware, that he will only use her and throw her away. Being young, naïve and an incurable romantic, she doesn’t believe them. She knows what she feels is something special. It’s just like the romance books she’s avidly read.
Luke Stone feels the sparks, but what does he have to offer her? With two failed marriages under his belt, he questions his attraction to this young girl at every turn. After all, he’s a burned out, wore out country musician. He’s spent more days and nights in the Texas honkytonks than Darlina’s been alive. Perhaps he needs to offer her protection since she’s hell-bent on being a part of the world with which he’s so familiar.
This book is all about taking chances, pushing the envelope and enduring the consequences.
Here is the back cover blurb:
The epic love story begins here!
A hot Texas summer, dim-lit honky-tonk bars, a young naïve fledgling go-go dancer and a wild rebel Texas musician, set the stage for this story. Nothing could have prepared Darlina Flowers for the reckless Texas rogue musician, Luke Stone, to come stampeding into her life like a team of wild horses. Their love ignited into an ever-burning flame, enduring a cruel twist of fate and injustice.
1970 in Abilene, Texas finds young Darlina Flowers trying to fit into the world she is most attracted to – the nightlife, live music and go-go dancing. Luke Stone, a veteran Texas Musician, believes he’s lost all reason to care about his music career, his health and most especially his heart. A chance meeting with Darlina changes everything. But, is it too little late? Has fate already determined the outcome?
A compelling true story based on the lives of Rick and Jan Sikes.
Thank you for taking this RRBC SPOTLIGHT AUTHOR tour with me. See you at the next stop!
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Thank you for stopping by! D.L. Finn
It’s so lovely to see Jan and her marvelous books Spotlighted here! Jan shares with us not only her marvelous talent as an author, but also her superb support for others. Thanks so much for hosting her today, Denise.🌹
Glad you dropped by Soooz:)
Thank you for your kind words, Sooz! I appreciate you taking time to leave a comment! Hugs!
Congratulations, Jan. So nice to see you in the spotlight. Thank you, Denise for hosting.
Thanks for visiting:)
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Thank you, John!!
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I’ve recently read Flowers and Stone and highly recommend it as a real love story.
The whole series was amazing and one of my favorites. Thanks for stopping by Wendy!
Oh, Denise, you make my heart soar!! Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words, Wendy!
Lovely last line, “This book is all about taking chances, pushing the envelope and enduring the consequences.” Powerful, Jan. Congratulations on this Spotlight. May it fill your heart and inspire even more literary masterpieces. Thank you, D.L. for hosting Jan on your beautiful site.
Thanks Gwen, happy you dropped by!
Thank you, Gwen. You are such an awesome cheerleader and I’m happy to have you in my corner! Hugs!
I add my congrats as well, Jan. ♥
Thank you, Billy Ray!
LOVED this book!! Actually, I loved the entire Darlina and Luke series. Knowing that the series is based on Jan’s life with Rick makes it even more touching. What a love story!!! I highly recommend the entire series. It’s wonderful to see Jan spotlighted here today with her fabulous books!
I completely agree Mae! Thanks for coming by:)
Oh, Mae, thank you from the bottom of my heart for such kind and uplifting words!! Hugs!
Thank you, Denise, for featuring me on your beautiful blog! You are such an awesome supporter! Hugs!
Hugs back!
Congratulations on another great Spotlight post, Jan! 🙂 Keep shining… xo
P.S. Just downloaded a copy for Flowers and Stone to my kindle! 🙂 Sharing your spotlight post. xo
You’re going to love it Bette! Thanks for dropping by!
Oh, Bette!! You are awesome. Thank you!
Hugs! xo
Love it when I have an excuse to stop by Lady Finn’s place on PORPOISE. Great post, Jan, with ever more insight into your life and your work. Thanks! Good luck with the tour. And you, D.L., thanks for hosting and keeping the dolphins fed~!
I’m always glad to give one PORPOISE, Stephen:)
I always make sure the dolphins stay fed, thanks for the visit:)
Thank you, Stephen. I love that…Lady Finn! I’m going to steal it. 🙂 I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment.
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I haven’t read this work of Jan’s yet. It’s on my list now. Thanks for hosting Jan, D.L. Jumpin’ Dolphins! You have a really nice looking blog.
Thank you, Ron! I appreciate your support!!
Thank you, Ron! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment. Yes, Lady Finn’s blog site is beautiful!! 🙂
Thanks Ron:)
Yes, this is on my TBR list too. Great to see you, Jan! Thanks for hosting, Denise!
Thank you, Laura! I am thrilled to hear that this book is on your TBR list!
Happy to so glad you dropped by! You will enjoy it I am sure:)
Another fine blog post, Jan. I hope you’re enjoying your time in the Spotlight!
I am having a ball, Beem! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Yeah, show up right when they put out more custard parfaits and those little canape finger-cakes. Glad to see you running the course. This is a week of Sikes-coolness with samples and more! Tell him, Jan! Tell him, D.L.! That Texas gal is conjuring storms and sunshine on paper, so it’s a treat to see her sharing her backstory!
Lol, Stephen! I love your sense of humor. “This is a week of Sikes -coolness…” Well, I’ll just stop at that. 🙂 Thank you for your awesome support!
So thrilled to see Jan in the Spotlight! Jan, this is such a lovely post celebrating your work and journey. Bravo to you. XO
Thanks for hosting and sharing, Denise, as always.
Cheers to you both! 🙂
Thank you, Natalie! Your support is awesome!
I was honored to host Jan! Thanks for stopping by Natalie!
I loved your stories, Jan. Darlina and Luke’s love story seemed to be made in heaven. Thank you, D.L. for the support. 💕
Thank you, Joy!
Happy to do it, Joy. Glad you dropped by!
Thanks Denise for hosting Jan this week. I’m sort of reading and visiting the blog hops backwards … I hope you have a great time in the spotlight this month, Jan!
Thank you, Maretha! It doesn’t matter whether you visit forward or backward. 🙂 I appreciate your support.
Thanks Jan, I was laid up in bed for two days earlier this week – persistent little back problem which rears it’s ugly head every now and then! The only good thing about it is that while I’m forced to be quiet in one place, I can morph into an undisturbed bookworm. 🐛📕📗📘📙🐛
Thanks Maretha:) I was happy to do it. Such an amazing series! So glad you dropped by!
I’m only just beginning to read book one, Flowers and Stone, but all the blog hops are so enlightening. I wish we could get to know everyone that well. In years gone by authors might as well have been on a different planet as far as readers getting to know them was concerned. 😏😫😏
I totally agree, Maretha. I love blog tours because you get to learn so much about the author that you would otherwise have no way of knowing. I am thrilled that you have started “Flowers and Stone,” and hope you enjoy it. Thank you for your awesome support!
It’s a great pleasure, Jan🌸🎀🌸
Sorry so late with this–was in the hospital again. I loved this book and owe you a five star review!! Working on getting well.
Sorry to hear you were back in the hospital. Hope you are doing better!
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, Micki. I am so sorry that you’ve been under the weather again. Sending “get-well” prayers. Hugs!
Thanks, Jan and D.L.
It’s always a delight to learn a little more about Jan. Thanks for featuring her, Denise. Huge hugs to you both.
And it’s always a delight to see your face pop up, Teagan! Hugs back to you.
Glad you dropped by Teagan;)
I’m late to the party, but I had to jump over here and support Jan since she is always supporting others. I hope to get around to reading your books soon. 🙂
Thank you SO much, Yvi!! I’m glad you made it. Better late than never. 🙂 Hugs!
Yes, Jan is one of our biggest supporters I agree:) Glad you dropped by Yvette!
A lovely tribute to a wonderful lady! Thanks, Denise and Jan – such good writers. ♥
Thank you for dropping by and leaving a comment, Billy Ray!