TLS Announcement

I'm sad to announce that I've decided to postpone the release of True Love's Secret until March 11, 2015 - which will certainly be a date to remember! However, I'm not looking at it as an unfortunate event, but more as an opportunity to give you, my readers, nothing less than my best.

I've had the opportunity to read some of the reviews for Complicated Truth and while most are wonderful there are a few that I can learn from and I would like you all to know that your opinions are very important to me. So with your suggestions in mind, I'm taking more time with TLS and not rushing its release so that I can focus on the little things as well as make sure that I am 100% satisfied with it when it's done. I was re-reading it the other day and kept adding things which tells me that I will not be 100% satisfied by September 13, its original scheduled release.

I hope none of you are too disappointed, but if you are, just know the wait will be worth it!

I will keep you updated on its progress. Plus, between now and then I have plans to start a weekly blog in the near future, and, perhaps around November, make the first three chapters of TLS available to preview on my webpage. Once TLS is complete I will be doing a pre-release book giveaway on goodreads.com, so be looking for that announcement to enter to win a FREE copy!

As always, your support is fabulous and I am beyond appreciative of you all!


True Love's Secret

Becca Jones never considered herself a religious person, despite her very religious family. She lived her life on her own terms, which led her down a path of degrading situations, minor drug use and ultimately a devastating fight with her father. In an effort to save her friend and potentially stitch back together Becca and her fathers’ relationship, Emily suggests Becca accompany her to a church’s weekend retreat. Becca then finds herself stuck on a horse farm in the middle of nowhere stubbornly avoiding as many bible studies as possible. While on her sixth trail ride of the weekend, her horse continuously tries to “cuddle” with Jeremy’s horse as they walk side-by-side. Becca soon finds herself strangely drawn to this man and proceeds to tell him everything about herself, even allowing him to convince her to attend one bible study with him which leaves her in tears.

Five years later, with a new look on life that her father could be proud of, Becca and Jeremy developed a love for each other stronger than any bond ever formed. Becca encouraged Jeremy to pursue his dream, calling it a sign from God that the Navy had transferred him to the very area where SEALs are trained. But, despite her happiness and love for Jeremy, Becca’s faith is continuously challenged while he proceeds through BUD/S training and she is faced with a reality that is hard for her to accept. Little does Becca know, the surprise of a lifetime is waiting around the corner for her if she can just keep her faith strong for a little while longer…  

 

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TLS Cover Designs - VOTE NOW!

True Love's Secret's release date (September 13th) is quickly approaching! I have narrowed down 3 book covers, now I'm seeking the public's opinion! Cast your vote in the comments below, email me with your thoughts, or follow me on Twitter (@kdhanes) and retweet your fav! Voting ends Thrusday, August 7th!

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Becca Jones never considered herself a religious person, despite her very religious family. She lived her life on her own terms, which led her down a path of degrading situations, minor drug use and ultimately a devastating fight with her father. In an effort to save her friend and potentially stitch back together Becca and her fathers’ relationship, Emily suggests Becca accompany her to a church’s weekend retreat. Becca then finds herself stuck on a horse farm in the middle of nowhere stubbornly avoiding as many bible studies as possible. While on her sixth trail ride of the weekend, her horse continuously tries to “cuddle” with Jeremy’s horse as they walk side-by-side. Becca soon finds herself strangely drawn to this man and proceeds to tell him everything about herself, even allowing him to convince her to attend one bible study with him which leaves her in tears.

Five years later, with a new look on life that her father could be proud of, Becca and Jeremy developed a love for each other stronger than any bond ever formed. Becca encouraged Jeremy to pursue his dream, calling it a sign from God that the Navy had transferred him to the very area where SEALs are trained. But, despite her happiness and love for Jeremy, Becca’s faith is continuously challenged while he proceeds through BUD/S training and she is faced with a reality that is hard for her to accept. Little does Becca know, the surprise of a lifetime is waiting around the corner for her if she can just keep her faith strong for a little while longer…   

 

Thanks again your all your love and support!!

HELP! Navy SEAL Training Research

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT WANT TO KNOW ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED PRIVILEGED OR WOULD IN ANY WAY JEOPARDIZE THE SECRETIVE DYNAMICS THAT MAKE UP A SEAL TEAM. I simply want to know about "personal time" during the training phases prior to becoming a SEAL. No information provided to me will be published in any way, it will solely be used for the purposes of aiding me in setting the scene for this book (and others to come). Any identities revealed to me through personal emails or messages will be kept strictly confidential. I cannot be held responsible for any republication of any information provided in a publicly viewed comment below.

Hello all! I am in the final editing stages of True Love's Secret! Though this book is entirely fictional, I want to be as accurate as possible when it comes to certain circumstances surrounding Navy SEALs' training, so I am reaching out to the public for any retired or active duty Navy SEALs (or even the gentlemen who have gone through the training and discovered it wasn't the career path they wanted to continue down). Even if some of their brave girlfriends/wives want to throw in some information about life as the girlfriend/wife/fiance of a Navy SEAL in training, I would love to hear from you as well!

During the process of writing this book, I have done very thorough research on the extensive training these courageous men go through to become SEALs, but I cannot find anything that would lead me in the direction of their lives outside of training. Clearly the training is very extensive and I'm sure leaves very little down time, but I'm curious of the following:

1. What does a typical day of training look like? How long does it last?
2. Do you have any "down time" during the training phases? 
3. I couldn't even begin to imagine the exhaustion you must feel by the end of the day but if you were up to it, would the possibility for a date every now and then arise during the first few phases of training (assuming your woman is in the same area near you)? A man's gotta eat dinner sometime, right?
4. What does it feel like to complete such intense training and actually become a SEAL?
5. Does Hell Week come out of nowhere or is it scheduled and you know when it will occur? (I have seen articles that suggest both)
6. Have any of you maintained relationships before, during and after the training process? If so, how difficult was that relationship to maintain? Or, how easy was it? What did you do to hold the relationship together? And what was your significant others' reaction to your training to become a SEAL? 

To the women who may respond:

1. Tell me exactly what went through your mind when your man told you his plans to become a SEAL, what kept you sane during his training and how do you manage to continue the relationship now that he has accomplished his goals? - I would imagine those of you who have stood by your men are extremely proud among many other emotions that come with the territory. 
2. Did you do anything in particular to keep your men motivated and confident?

I appreciate any information regarding the above that anyone is willing to divulge. Please feel free to email your responses to me at the following link: Contact KD Hanes

I would also like to say thank you to each Navy SEAL as well as all other Military Men and Women for all that you have done and continue to do for our country. Thank You.

Preview Release

Check out the official preview of my next title, True Love's Secret, here!

Still need an illustrator.... any takers?