Romance Novelist Donates 16 RI-Based Books To Local Libraries

Romance Novelist Donates 16 RI-Based Books To Local Libraries

Rhode Islanders desiring romantic tales set in their home state will soon have access to 16 different novels by NY Times Best Selling Author, Marie Force. The Middletown native and University of Rhode Island graduate gone successful novelist has offered to donate a complete set of her self-published paperbacks to any RI library, upon request.

The donations followed an inquiry by Cranston Public Librarian, Julie Holden, who became interested in Force after reading about the author in a local newspaper. Holden then helped Force reach out to other RI libraries.

“I know that it’s a tough time economically and libraries don’t have tons of money to buy new books, so I wanted my books to be available to them” Force said. “I particularly wanted the books to be accessible to fellow Rhode Islanders because so many of them are set in Rhode Island.”

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Romance in Newport + Block Island

Titles on offer include the Treading Water series set in Newport, the McCarthy of Gansett Island series set in a fictional version of Block Island, and four other stand-alone titles based in RI. Eighteen RI libraries have already requested the novels, along with two libraries outside of RI.

Force is part of a new wave of hybrid authors who both self-publish, via digital means, and use traditional publishing routes. Her books have appeared the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists, including the list for combined paperback and e-book sales.

Force, herself, is an avid reader, consuming about 5 novels each week. “I read entirely romance,” she said. “I read what I write. It’s my escape, just like it is for my readers.”

To see more of Force's titles or to inquire about donations to your local library, go to marieforce.com.