By Fia Essen
Book Blurb
Radical life changes and too much champagne at high altitude can take a girl to the most interesting places. Anna’s journey is just getting started when she takes a chance on a new friendship of the handsome male variety and winds up in a tiny village in Crete. It turns out she’s not the only one who has that idea.
Author’s Description
Anna thought she knew exactly where her life was heading. She was wrong. After ten years of climbing her way up the stressful corporate ladder at Milton International, her dream of one day occupying her boss’ corner office has been ripped from her thanks to a round of downsizing. Her boyfriend of five years has dumped her because he didn’t think she shared his vision of their “ideal future” together. In addition to losing her job and boyfriend, she comes to the conclusion she might be losing her mind too. A sane person wouldn’t follow a perfect stranger they meet on a plane to a tiny village no one has heard of on a Greek island, would they? The stranger in question is an irresistibly handsome Englishman with a sympathetic ear. But that’s no excuse to follow him to the place he calls his home and practically move in with him, is it?
My Review
Have you ever read a book that you liked so much from the beginning, you actually felt you were part of the story? A book where you could visualize the area, the rooms? Were you ever so engrossed you in the story, you didn’t realize you were at the end until you read the last word? That is exactly what Anna was to me.
Fia Essen wove a story that was alive with delightful characters and a captivating plot. The location? Who wouldn’t fall in love with the charismatic Crete, as so vividly described in the book? I loved the way the characters dropped into Anna’s life and immediately became indispensable to the rest of the story.
Would I recommend Anna by Fia Essen? Absolutely! It is the perfect read for a summer day on the porch, at the pool, or at the beach. 5 Stars
About the Author
Fia Essen has been an expat since childhood. She grew up in the stables of the Middle East and Southeast Asia, surrounded by horses, philandering polo players, and the occasional Boa Constrictor. Currently, she lives in Athens, Greece with her Yorkie.
She has always had an active imagination and has a tendency to float off into a world of her own. While she doesn’t put a terrible amount of stock into astrology, apparently, this trait of hers is textbook Pisces.
Growing up, if Fia wasn’t on horseback, she had her nose in a book. She didn’t read books, she lived them. Characters in novels became her best friends. And ultimately she started creating her own.
Illustrator/Cover Artist: Michelle Crocker
Type of Book: Anna is available in Kindle format and paperback.
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
Pub Date: May 26, 2015
Page Count: 289
Word Count: 90 thousand
Genre: Women’s Fiction, Chick Lit
Website
Social Media Links
Twitter Handle – @FiaEssen
Sample Chapter
The Amazon Kindle Look Inside Feature – http://www.amazon.com/Anna-Fia-Essen-ebook/dp/B00YCRZAGG/
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WOW! Congrats, my dear Fia. I’m off to download my copy. Thanks for the great review, Michelle. Sharing…
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I’m sure you will enjoy it Bette.
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sounds like a lovely book! 🙂 and even I love books which have me under their spell from the very beginning 🙂
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Then, you must read this one.
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I cannot wait to read this! Thanks for the great description and review.
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Wow! I’ve just completed a half-hour trek through some woods in order to find an internet connection. I’m not kidding. And now I’ve found this amazing review of my Anna. I’m thrilled. (And I can’t even feel the leg cramps any longer.) Thank you SO MUCH, Michelle. I’ll be floating on air on the way back through the woods.
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Fia, I’m so happy to hear that you liked my review. Have a wonderful hot day. We’ve had the same here. Hugs to you, sweaty or not.
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Reblogged this on oshriradhekrishnabole.
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Thanks so much for your reblog.
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Oh my gosh I want to read this! What a lovely review! I met a guy once and moved to Holland with him right after! This sounds right up my alley….
I had checked out your about me before reading this, and I have to say I LOVE that you are a dedicated reader. It’s always great to find those that are supportive of writers and have a true appreciation for authors and books! You’re awesome and I love what you’re doing here.
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Happy reading! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog. Your praise has made my day! Hugs.
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I absolutely agree! Michelle is awesome 🙂
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Now you have me blushing. Thank you.
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Sounds lovely!
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It is.
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Now that’s a review! Sounds like you were totally transported. Love it when that happens.
I’m a sucker for a pretty cover and that cover is divine.
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The cover is gorgeous.
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So glad you like the cover! It looks just like the gate to the house I was staying in when I wrote the book.
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Great review, can’t wait to read them all 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by. Please do read Anna. I have Ariel too, but haven’t gotten to it yet.
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I am waiting for the bookshop’s order. They still looking if they can order it for me, if not I will go through Amazon or other sites 😀
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Hello there Gorgeous Galit. I’ve found an internet connection! It took me a while though… but I’m so glad I made the trek to find some wifi and this wonderful review. xx Fia.
P.S. I’ll mail you an update on my adventures soon.
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Omg… so happy 😄 to hear from you hun 🙂 I miss you tons but I hopebyou are relaxing and enjoying yourself there ❤ can’t wait to hear of your adventures there ♡♡♡
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I am going to check this book out. Sounds like something I would enjoy!
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I hope you do. If you enjoy a cozy read sprinkled with romance, a smidge of suspense, and lots of surprises, you will love this.
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Writer with dogs! That’s me too 🙂 One is the boss – a Yorkie. And eight rescue dogs.
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I love books where women do apparently crazy things and spark a new adventure. The irresistible Englishman sounds good, too 🙂
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You will definitely have to read it.
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Confession Pauline… Anna started out as a diary. The crazy things are inspired by my move to Crete.
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Oh, I love it when a book completing envelopes me in the story. Such a wonderful escape – exactly what books should be. Great review!
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Thanks Julie. Big hugs!
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I was so hoping for a spoiler so I could see what happened with ‘not the only one who has that idea’.
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No spoilers. You have to read it. 😀
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Your wonderful review makes me want to read this, Michelle. It’s going on the list.
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I’m sure you will enjoy it. Hugs.
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It’s going on your list! Oh, that’s music to my ears 🙂
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A wonderful review, I love a book that you become engrossed in like that 🙂 Lovely – I shall add it to my list.
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Great! It’s a nice, cozy read. Hugs.
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I’m so excited to hear that, Georgia Rose 🙂
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Hey Michele, thanks so much for this review! I enjoyed reading it. I’m putting the book on my list
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Wonderful! It is truly an enjoyable read. Thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you, Krystol! That just makes my day 🙂
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