Long Island Native Resident Pays Homage to Local Community in Latest Novel

    LONG ISLAND, NY, September 27, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jeannie Moon, released "Then Came You," the first book in her new Compass Cove series, on September 26, 2017. Inspired by her experience growing up in Long Island, Jeannie Moon exposes readers to the charm of Long Island's small towns and the diverse personalities of its residents, through the fictional town of Compass Cove in "Then Came You."

Jeannie Moon -- the author of fifteen published novels -- drew inspiration from her surroundings to create an authentic story that masterfully captures the nuances of Long Island's small towns, its people and their sentiments like few authors can. Moon has always been strongly tied to her community: born and raised in Huntington, she's currently a librarian in the Smithtown School District, president of Long Island Romance Writers, and alumnus of Long Island University-Post, and St. John's University (Queens).

"I'm a native. I know the island. I know the people, especially the towns that dot the north shore. Unlike many, I never entertained leaving. I work here, raised my kids here, and plan to stay. No one thinks Long Island has small towns, but it does. I grew up in one, and I wanted to share what's unique and wonderful," says Moon.

"Then Came You," is a romantic fiction set in a relatable environment. The novel follows the story of Mia DeAngelis, a college librarian looking to overhaul her life, better care for her family, and to find the sense of community she's been missing. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets retired football player-turned-coach Adam Miller. Despite their intense differences, what follows in a heartwarming story of overcoming unforeseen challenges, and taking a direct hand in creating one's own happily ever after.

"This is a warm and lovely comfort read that will make you fall in love--not only with Mia and Adam, the endearing leads, but with the town of Compass Cove!" says New York Times bestselling author, Virginia Kantra.

Jeannie Moon is available for media interviews and features. To schedule an interview, please contact her publicist, Danielle Barclay at [email protected].

For more information on Jeannie Moon and/or her books, visit jeanniemoon.com.

"Then Came You" Synopsis

Mia DeAngelis knew it was time to make a change. Wanting to provide a better life for herself and her ten-year-old nephew, Ben, she took a chance and moved to the small town of Compass Cove. Now, the college librarian is adapting to a new job, a new town, and living with her feisty seventy-eight-year-old grandmother. Mia is determined to make it all work, hoping the coastal hamlet gives both her and Ben the sense of community, family and belonging they both want so much.

About Jeannie Moon

Long Island author Jeannie Moon has always been a romantic. She is a bestselling author of emotional contemporary romance for Tule Publishing and PenguinRandomHouse. Her stories feature alpha heroes with hearts of gold, whip-smart heroines who are willing to fight for their happily ever after, and strong bonds between families and communities.

Active in her local writers group, Long Island Romance Writers, and its parent organization, Romance Writers of America, Jeannie feels strongly about the power of love to provide hope and happiness to readers. A vocal advocate for the genre, Jeannie is available to speak on how romance empowers women, and the positive messages YA romances send to teens. Jeannie has also presented workshops on writing genre fiction, developing strong characters, and time management for writers.

Jeannie's upcoming release, Then Came You, is the first book in her Compass Cove series which is set on the north shore of Long Island.

For more information, visit Jeannie's website at www.jeanniemoon.com.

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