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Author's Compelling Story Mirrored in Her New Paperback

New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice debuts her novel THE LEMON ORCHARD in paperback this summer. On July 18, she appeared at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle speaking and signing books with her readers.

THE LEMON ORCHARD is Rice's her newest novel, which tells the unexpected love story of two people from different worlds who share an incredible bond (Penguin Books; On-sale: May 27, 2014; ISBN: 978-0-14-312556-3; $16.00).

LUANNE RICE is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-one novels that have been translated into twenty-four languages.  The author of Little Night, The Silver Boat and Beach Girls, Rice’s books often center on love, family, nature and the sea.  Rice is an avid naturalist and bird-watcher and is involved with Georgetown University Law Center’s Domestic Violence Clinic.  Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Rice divides her time between New York City and Southern California.   

Visit Luanne Rice online at www.luannerice.com

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