Shopping, gardening, reading (of course), traveling and spending lots of time on the beach.
Music
Everything from country to rock and beyond. If it's good, I'll listen to it. Favorite bands include Nickelback, Finger Eleven, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Big & Rich, Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, Audioslave, Hinder, Papa Roach and more.
Movies
Chick flicks, action-adventure. Give me anything that will make me laugh and sigh. Just give it a happy ending.
Television
I'm addicted to Grey's Anatomy, Lost, The Biggest Loser and House. And let's not forget Idol, Dancing With The Stars and reruns of Friends and Sex In The City. Thank goodness for Tivo and the treadmill!
Books
Romance novels! Favorite authors include Lori Foster, JR Ward, Christine Feehan, Amy Knupp, Suzanne Cox, Debbie Macomber, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Catherine Anderson, Rachel Gibson and more.
Heroes
God for very obvious reasons, my husband and the heroes I create in my books, as well as the people who put their lives on the line every day and call it a job. They are true heroes.
New book trailer for upcoming novel, Her Best Friend's Brother, by Harlequin Superromance writer, Kay Stockham.
Here's the brand new book trailer for HIS SON'S TEACHER by Bemis Productions. Let me know what you think!
All cover images depicted with permission
copyright Harlequin Enterprises 2007
I am a published romance author and happily married woman who believes heroes still exist. I write emotional, uplifting romance for Harlequin Superromance. For more information about my books, check out my website at www.kaystockham.com.
"In Stockham's heartwarming and delightful tale of love, Shelby and Luke overcome their personal tragedy. The author does an excellent job detailing her characters' emotional growth." -4.5 Stars! ROMANTIC TIMES RT Top Pick!
HER BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER is absolutely brilliant. Kay Stockham continues to bring complex characters together, and provide them with real life situations to deal with. Friendship and family ties are all added into the mix. Luke and Shelby are my favorite characters to date, dealing with trauma, grief, disappointment, and of course love. It's interesting to see how the family sticks together. The end brought tears to my eyes. Don't hesitate to read this story, Ms. Stockham is a must buy!" - 4.5 Stars! Gloria, The Romance Readers Connection
"Kay Stockham creates likable characters with an age old dilemma and treats it in a fresh interest-grabbing way. Shelby is very real with her bewilderment and hives, trying to make sense of her feelings while Luke meets their predicament head on because of the love he has always felt for Shelby. He knows her better than she knows herself. HER BEST FRIEND’S BROTHER is another jewel in the Tulanes of Tennessee series." - Donna, Cataromance
"Kay Stockham's A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER is a heartwarming story about love and forgiveness." - 4 Stars! Alexandra Kay, Romantic Times Book Reviews
"A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER by talented Kay Stockham is a heart-warming story that captures the reader right from the beginning. The characters are well developed and easy to identify with. Ms. Stockham compels us to connect with Marley and Beau as they struggle with their attraction to each other. The surprises unveiled throughout the story keeps the tension palpable and the pages turning. But that is not the only tension felt as Marley and Beau fairly zing with sexual excitement. Treat yourself this holiday to Kay Stockham’s delightfully entertaining book; A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER." - 4.5 Stars! Donna Zapf, Cataromance
"This interesting second chance at love contains a fascinating confused hero, the woman who loves and hates him, and a strong secondary cast who enhance the plot with modern day issues and family bickering. Readers will enjoy this fine tale as Beau begins to recall his past especially what happened when he “deserted” Marley several years ago." - Harriet Klausner
The book trailers for A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER and HIS PERFECT WOMAN are up on my website at www.kaystockham.com! I hope you'll check it out!
Reviews for HIS PERFECT WOMAN
"HIS PERFECT WOMAN is a powerful and sexy read. Kay Stockham pens another award-winning romance that is wrought with emotion, sacrifice and passion." 5 Stars! Billie Jo Case - Romance Junkies
"HIS PERFECT WOMAN by Kay Stockham offers a bird's-eye view of what it's like to deal with and survive a deadly disease. Stockham's depiction of Melissa's feelings after her surgery seem spot on." - 4 Stars! Romantic Times Book Reviews
General reviews:
"Strong heroines, yummy heroes and breathtaking emotion---Kay Stockham writes stories you'll love and won't soon forget!" - NYT Best Selling Author Lori Foster
“Kay Stockham’s books have everything I look for in a romance--likeable characters, sizzling chemistry, and powerful emotion. Heat, humor and a whole lot of heart--that’s what you can expect from a Kay Stockham story.” -- NYT Best Selling Author Elizabeth Bevarly
Reviews for MONTANA SKIES
"Within the pages of MONTANA SKIES you will encounter heart-break, a powerful love and a sizzling passion that will leave you breathless. Ms. Stockham pens a beautiful tale of how the power of love can mend even the most broken of hearts... The characters are captivating, the plot will grip you and the sensuality will leave you panting... MONTANA SKIES is another award-winning book by the talented Kay Stockham." - 4 1/2 Ribbons! Billie Jo Case, Romance Junkies
"Readers who appreciate a solid realistic family drama...will want to journey to MONTANA SKIES as the responsible lead couple raises their offspring while falling in unwanted love." - A 5! Harriet Klausner, Amazon Reviewer featured in Time Magazine
"A solidly well-written romance, this is a delightful contemporary book about sorting out the complexities of family relationships. This author is early in her career and I look forward to many more books. Don’t miss this one. " - 4 1/2 Stars! Jeri Neal, CataRomance
Who I'd like to meet: Readers and authors! I love talking to anyone who loves romance novels as much as I do. :)
They had one night. That's all Shelby Brookes would allow herself to indulge in with Luke Tulane. Yes, he's gorgeous and yes, he's the greatest guy she knows, but he's her best friend's brother for crying out loud! And she's pretty sure there are rules against sleeping with friends' brothers.
Then Shelby discovers she's pregnant. And Luke's determined to do the right thing - down to the bended knee proposal and the meeting at the altar. As tempting as his offer is, Shelby's convinced she's not the marrying kind. She's bound to hurt him and that's definitely against the rules of friendship. Still, she doesn't count on how persuasive Luke can be when he really wants something...her.
This book in Kay Stockham's Tulanes of Tennessee Series was chosen an RT Top Pick and given 4 1/2 stars.
I'm hosting a contest featuring authors from all romance subgenres, publishers, and formats. Check it out at www. crystalrainlove. com/contests. htm and let me know if you'd like to be a participating author!
Thanks for being our special guest at the AuthorIsland. com Tiki Hut today, Kay!!
This Tuesday, our special guest is Kay Stockham. Kay sold her seventh completed manuscript to Harlequin Superromance on February 11, 2005, and eight months later hit the Waldenbooks Series Bestseller List with her debut. In the time since she's contracted an additional nine stories to Superromance, as well as a novella featured in THE POWER OF LOVE with Berkley Publishing.
A HOLT Medallion, Book Buyers Best and RITA finalist, Kay is a happily married wife of seventeen years and mother of two who now makes her home in southern Ohio. For more information on her books, fabulous contests, excerpts and book trailers, surf to her website or friend her over at myspace.
Recently, I asked Kay about how her series the Tulane's of Tennessee came to be. Head over to the AuthorislandTikiHut. blogspot. com and see what she had to say. Leave her a comment or question and get a chance to win a copy of HIS SON'S TEACHER.
Hi Kay, Thought I would pop over on myspace and tell you I finished "A Christmas to Remember" LOVED IT! AHH*** A love story for Christmas! Who can resist? Not ME!! Hugs***
