A wise man once said, "If it's not one thing, it's your mother."

The adventures continue in the third installment of the Maggie Bloom novels. Maggie's life seems to be finally coming together... or is it? Will she say "I do"? And just when she thought she had this middle-age thing figured out her mother turns her world upside down. Maggie welcomes a new addition to her family and finds a new friend in Mabel, a woman who brings a different perspective to her life. This story will make you laugh out loud, cry, dream, and crave the mouthwatering recipes cooked up in Maggie's kitchen.

 

Paper or Plastic: A Maggie Bloom Novel. Book one.

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A Maggie Bloom novel. In the first book in the series, Maggie wakes to find her husband is gone, her children are grown, and she is left alone without a job. Maggie's adventures begin as she struggles to recreate her life.

 
 

Fulfill A Promise: A Maggie Bloom Novel. Book two.

A Maggie Bloom novel. The second book in the series whisks Maggie away to Italy, where handsome men, lost luggage, and a mysterious letter keep Maggie on her toes. What secret will be revealed that changes Maggie's life forever.

 

NEW! In Full Bloom: A Maggie Bloom Novel. Book three.

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A Maggie Bloom novel. The third book in the series, Maggie’s life seems to be finally falling into place…or is it? Maggie’s mother, Jackie experiences a series of scary and unfortunate events which leaves Maggie confronted with making a decision affecting them both.

 

Vera Linton, Author

“I do not want to just read books; I want to climb inside them and live there." - Anonymous

My Instagram: reading, gardening, food, and the human spirit.

I snipped these out of my garden this morning. They reminded me of my mother. She had a wonderful trellis of red roses that hung over the carport. The largest blooms I’ve ever seen. #happygardener #mom #bookseries #midlife
I snipped these out of my garden this morning. They reminded me of my mother. She had a wonderful trellis of red roses that hung over the carport. The largest blooms I’ve ever seen. #happygardener #mom #bookseries #midlife
She’s not just reading. She is expected to marry the nephew of a very rich woman but knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who
She’s not just reading. She is expected to marry the nephew of a very rich woman but knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who gives her the knowledge of the heart she needs for her future career as a novelist. Her family strongly disapproves in their relationship and her sense of duty and honor are tested. #reading #readersofinstagram #becomingjane #midlife #emptynesters Photographer unknown.
I’m sharing from my garden today. Cosmos growing in a bed with dill, cucumbers, radish and tomato. #cosmosflower #happygardener #midlife
I’m sharing from my garden today. Cosmos growing in a bed with dill, cucumbers, radish and tomato. #cosmosflower #happygardener #midlife
#happymothersday 🧡 Photographer unknown.
#happymothersday 🧡 Photographer unknown.
Impressionism is my favorite art styles. I love the textures the lines and that dab of color that makes me say, “Ooh.” A good work is difficult to achieve because although the brush strokes are loose they are not random. The right shape a
Impressionism is my favorite art styles. I love the textures the lines and that dab of color that makes me say, “Ooh.” A good work is difficult to achieve because although the brush strokes are loose they are not random. The right shape and shade must be present in order for your brain to make the connection; to fill in the blank that realism provides. #iloveart #bookseries #midlife #art #painting
Maggie’s philosophy, when it comes to food, is eat dessert first because life is uncertain. Photographer unknown. #bookseries #midlife #eatcake #readersofinstagram #emptynest
Maggie’s philosophy, when it comes to food, is eat dessert first because life is uncertain. Photographer unknown. #bookseries #midlife #eatcake #readersofinstagram #emptynest
He’s not just reading. He’s a captain in the Russian military. Motivated by his wife's death, he and his top officers plan to defect to the US by way of a submarine. #goodreads Photographer unknown. #readersofinstagram #books
He’s not just reading. He’s a captain in the Russian military. Motivated by his wife's death, he and his top officers plan to defect to the US by way of a submarine. #goodreads Photographer unknown. #readersofinstagram #books
Caption anyone? #rescuedogsofinstagram
Caption anyone? #rescuedogsofinstagram
Anna meets Ivan after she lost everything that mattered to her including hope. Inspired by a true story. “My favorite genre is historical fiction and this novella captured both my interest and my heart. I laughed, cried, and was delighted to be invited into this special true love story set in Russia. I wanted to read more; I loved it. This would make a great movie!” (Amazon Customer) #historicalfiction #lovestory #novella #readersofinstagram
#midlife #bookseries #travel #read Photographer unknown.
#midlife #bookseries #travel #read Photographer unknown.
I snipped these out of my garden this morning. They reminded me of my mother. She had a wonderful trellis of red roses that hung over the carport. The largest blooms I’ve ever seen. #happygardener #mom #bookseries #midlife She’s not just reading. She is expected to marry the nephew of a very rich woman but knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who I’m sharing from my garden today. Cosmos growing in a bed with dill, cucumbers, radish and tomato. #cosmosflower #happygardener #midlife #happymothersday 🧡 Photographer unknown. Impressionism is my favorite art styles. I love the textures the lines and that dab of color that makes me say, “Ooh.” A good work is difficult to achieve because although the brush strokes are loose they are not random. The right shape a Maggie’s philosophy, when it comes to food, is eat dessert first because life is uncertain. Photographer unknown. #bookseries #midlife #eatcake #readersofinstagram #emptynest He’s not just reading. He’s a captain in the Russian military. Motivated by his wife's death, he and his top officers plan to defect to the US by way of a submarine. #goodreads Photographer unknown. #readersofinstagram #books Caption anyone? #rescuedogsofinstagram
Anna meets Ivan after she lost everything that mattered to her including hope. Inspired by a true story. “My favorite genre is historical fiction and this novella captured both my interest and my heart. I laughed, cried, and was delighted to be
#midlife #bookseries #travel #read Photographer unknown.