Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on contemporary women's fiction/romance from M. Jacqueline Murray—specifically, on the first two books of the Maddie & Nate Series:
- Out of Time: 4.6 stars, 35 ratings on Goodreads
- Next Time: 5.0 stars, 8 ratings on Amazon
Maddie & Nate is a dual point-of-view series that follows two soulmates through three variations of their lives, each time with a different meeting point: late in life (Out of Time), mid-life (Next Time), and early (Our Time). Their story explores the complexities of romance and intimacy at every stage.
★★★★★ "A wonderful love story...magical and endearing." ~Goodreads Review of Out of Time
Out of Time
Book 1 of the Maddie & Nate SeriesPaperback: From $15.99
E-book: From $2.99
Life has a time limit. Love doesn’t.
For most of her 78 years, Maddie Cole has done things the "wrong" way. But throwing out the societal rule book meant sacrificing romantic success for career highs—a move she’s never regretted...much. Now retired, she relishes the freedom to travel with her daughter, Anne. Their latest trip is a long weekend in picturesque Bar Harbor in Maine.
Octogenarian Nate Jacobs has always taken pride in doing things the "right" way. He built a successful legal career, and now retired and widowed, he runs a tight ship at the Hope Point Lighthouse B&B. Perhaps that’s why Maddie, with her disregard for convention, catches his eye.
When Anne is unexpectedly called away on business, Maddie finds herself compelled to stay on at Hope Point, alone. Over breakfast conversations and long walks, Nate and Maddie’s friendship deepens, even as old memories return to haunt them. Except this time, the past starts to clear a path for the future...
★★★★★ "A beautiful story of two people who crossed paths over a lifetime and finally connected when it was right." ~Goodreads Review
Next Time
Book 2 of the Maddie & Nate SeriesPaperback: From $16.99
E-book: From $5.99
Two strangers. One bar. Bad timing?
The night Maddie Cole and Nate Jacobs find themselves in the same place, at the same moment, with an hour to kill...a spark ignites. Engineer Maddie’s determination to conquer a male-dominated industry captivates Nate’s imagination, even as his steadfast loyalty starts a glow in Maddie’s heart.
But with marriages and children in tow, anything more than friendship would mean social and emotional carnage.
As Maddie and Nate’s paths continue to cross professionally, their affections blossom into a force that can’t be ignored. And one night, when nature conspires to force them together, their resolve unravels completely. Will imploding their personal lives end in heartache, or a soulmate?
This is the second iteration of Maddie and Nate’s love story, set in the 1970s where the constraints of the era and their responsibilities change this love’s trajectory forever.
★★★★★ "A romance that appeals to both sexes and accurately depicts love and the complexities it brings." ~Amazon Review
About the Author
Jacqueline Murray gets a kick out of pondering big ideas. At the core of the Maddie and Nate series are two of her favorite biggies: 1) The quantum multiverse branches endlessly through superposition, while our consciousness follows just one fixed path. 2) A fervent belief that every person is connected to their one true soulmate. Jacqueline’s breadth of passions results from her curiosity, fearlessness, and open mind, which fuel her desire to experience new things, explore new places, and be constantly learning. Learn more about Jacqueline and her work at MJacquelineMurray.com, where you can also sign up for her Readers Club and be the first to find out about upcoming releases--including the forthcoming title Our Time, Book 3 of the Maddie & Nate Series. Be sure to also follow Jacqueline online:
