More Than Luck Required: A Journey of Healing, Hope, and Love
Author Connie Morgan: A retired mental health counselor who became a writer.
Published by Black Rose Writing: PO Box 1540, Castroville, TX. Can order directly: jweeks@blackrosewriting.com
Published June 5, 2025. ISBN-13 978-1685136093, 306 pages, Paperback. Retail Price: $22.95
Category/genre: Women’s Fiction. Maxy Award Winner: Romance & Women’s Fiction, 5 Star Reader Favorite, and Literary Titan Award Winner.
Book Synopsis: More Than Luck Required is a moving exploration of human vulnerability, resilience, and the transformative power of connection. Thirty-four-year-old Lora Hamilton isolated herself out of grief, guilt, and shame until her father made a dying request for her to move beyond her tragic past. Returning to the Pacific Northwest beach of her childhood, she sets out to do so. There she meets widower Cooper Martin, his family, and an artistically talented teen in trouble who changes her life forever. Beneath Lora’s fragile exterior, there is a determination to find love after losing everything she valued. But Lora doesn’t rely on luck to turn her life around. This heartfelt story includes themes of grief, second chances, found family, and community support.
Author Connie Morgan:
Contact Information: conniemorganwriter@gmail.com, 360 628 2573, website: https://conniemorganwriter.com, Facebook: Connie Morgan, Instagram: connie_morgan_writer
Author Bio: Author Connie Morgan (Pen Name), a retired licensed mental health counselor, turned to writing for a creative outlet. Though she has other stories on thumb drives, this book’s multigenerational cast of characters has allowed her to incorporate a topic of interest- life transitions. She lives in Washougal, WA, with her husband, a retired Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal.
Reviews:
“Morgan’s writing is clean and crisp, catching readers unprepared for the emotional roller coaster of finding love again, only to ponder the risk of heartbreak.” ~ Barbara Conrey, USA Today’s best-selling author of Nowhere Near Goodbye and My Secret to Keep.
“The subtitle of the book is ‘A Journey of Healing, Hope, and Love,’ and author Connie Morgan delivers on all three fronts. Without revealing any spoilers, I will say this is an immersive, romantic read about characters we are happy to root for. Thanks to the character’s strong spirits and the help of a loveable, supportive cast, I enjoyed the ride from start to finish.” ~ Ruth F. Stevens, award-winning author of My Year of Casual Acquaintances.
“The plot is superbly written, and there is a hint of a thriller aspect brought in by a secondary character who nicely tied up the story.” ~ 5 Star Readers’ Favorite, Maalin Ogaja