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Guest Blog from KE Osborn.
My name is Kimberly Osborn and my
pen name is KE Osborn. I am 29 years old
born and living in Adelaide, South Australia.
I live with Bella my Moodle (Maltese x Poodle), four green tree frogs,
and Edward and Alice the Zebra Finches (yes, the name’s are from Twilight). I
studied a Diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design at TAFE, and have a small
graphic and website design business - which is lucky because I am able to design
my own book covers. Some of my interest include going to dog shows, and show
dog training but my main past time would be reading and listing to music.
My inspiration to become a writer came in high school. I realized I
loved writing and I set out to self publish my work. I sent the initial draft
of Trust Me? The Trust Me? Trilogy out to my friends, and they all loved it, so
that encouraged me to continue. I have
since written other books (to be released), and they have all come from dreams.
I have a pen and paper on my bedside table ready, in case I wake up from a
dream with an idea for another book.
My chosen genre came from the fact that I love reading contemporary
romance books. Some of my favourites inspired me to become a full time
writer. They include Fifty Shades of
Grey and Twilight. I also enjoy books by
S.C. Stephens, K. M. Golland, Tina Reber and Emma Chase.
Jenifer Taylor is content with her life, dull and
boring as it is. Being absent from the dating scene means she doesn’t have to
deal with the major trust issues she has with men that stem from a controlling
and aggressive ex-boyfriend and an absentee father. She’s happy being alone, sharing her life with
her friends and family.
When Jeni starts a typical day in the big city of Mornington Vale, California,
it turns from bad to worse when she’s involved in a chain collision on her way
to work.
Her world changes forever that day because she
meets Aiden O’Connell, the billionaire son of Alistair O’Connell, who owns
Mornington Vale’s largest financial corporation. Aiden is an up-and-coming
young businessman who's ready to take on the vice presidency of his father’s
company. He is the good son, and it’s imperative to Alistair that Aiden succeed
and follow in his footsteps. Life for Aiden involves working hard and not much
else.
After the accident, however, Aiden’s world changes
as well. He finds Jeni irresistible and instantly pursues her. With some
coaxing, she eventually agrees to a date, and the attraction is mutual.
Jeni finds love quickly with Aiden, but trusting
him is another issue. When to trust is
tested in many different ways but comes to a head when Aiden is investigated
for a serious crime. As her trust issues
spark, she is forced to go through a journey of self-discovery.
She must decide once and for all whether she trusts
the man she loves when she’s asked the ultimate question: “Do you trust me?”
This is book one in a series of three. Book two "Love Me?" was released on
November 18th, 2013.
Quick Excerpt from Trust Me? Trust Me? Trilogy Book One
“What’s wrong?” he asks, looking hurt.
“Oh, no, it’s not you. I think … I might have garlic breath.”
He laughs and pulls me back to him. “So do I.” He pulls me in tighter, and before I know what’s happening, his lips are on mine. I give in and surrender to him completely.
“Now that’s a first kiss,” he whispers as he grabs my hand and leads me
over to the table. I can’t help but smile.
My Review of KE Osborn's Trust Me?
Trust is a deal maker or breaker in relationships--and as the plot focus for Osborn's first book in her Trust Me? Trilogy--creates a great romantic adventure. The storyline flowed well from the initial romantic meeting through to the end of the book. The characters are believable, well developed and easy for readers to enjoy. I found myself attached to the character's stories--and not ready to leave them at the end of the book. Readers won't find clear cut resolution at the end of the book--but, the author does leave readers so involved that they will definitely need to read book 2!
Would I recommend Trust Me? Romance novels need something beyond a love scene to keep my interest. While this book is certainly steamy in spots (and not recommended for readers under 18)--there is a storyline beyond the bedroom. I did enjoy Trust Me? --and I will likely be up for reading Osborn's other books in the future!
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