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Spicy, emotional romance
Everyday Cinderellas is a collection of short stories about women who are just living their lives, sometimes hurt by the past, unsure love will find them. But it does...unexpectedly. These seven fictional vignettes depict the circumstances of ordinary women who believe they can find the love of their life. These feel-good, short romances spotlight a single mom, a teacher, hometown women, a nurse, and a manicurist who take a chance on the power of bonding with a man who can make them feel like Cinderella!
To find a man who understands a woman...isn't this the basis of
romance, a long lasting relationship and happily-ever-after? EVERYDAY
PRINCE CHARMING is a collection of six short stories about men who
deem honesty a virtue, who can forgive mistakes, who know how to make
a vow and stay committed to their mate for a lifetime. Prince
Charming isn't merely a figment of a young girl's imagination or an
ideal handsome figure in the mist. He can be a police officer who
knows the meaning of loyalty, an engineer who intends to settle down,
a business owner with integrity that will carry over into his
relationship, the brother of a friend who values home and family.
Nate McKendrick helps Shara Nolan deliver her baby and an irrevocable bond forms between them. Although Nate is the publisher of a newspaper, his photojournalist's background urges him to accept unusual assignments for a national magazine. The widow of a firefighter, Shara fears Nate will take unnecessary chances as he chases danger. She doesn't believe he can make a commitment to the stable life she and her child need. Nate teaches Shara how to grab the moment. But when he is caught in a life-threatening hurricane he is attempting to photograph, he realizes Shara has convinced him commitment can lead to everlasting love. (Originally published by Meteor/Kismet, 1992)
With the deadline set for presentations, the battle was on. So was the attraction between them! She couldn't ignore the tingles when he touched her or the fire in his eyes. Although they were rivals, so much more was happening between them. Could they separate their careers from their feelings? Could rivals become lovers for a lifetime? (Originally published by Meteor/Kismet, 1992)
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(Originally published by Meteor/Kismet in 1993) Sample or purchase
Persuading Noah to stay in Gettysburg until Valentine's Day isn't as difficult as Francie expects. But is he staying because of the rink, her family's hospitality, or the attraction between them? Should Francie hold onto an old dream or chase a new one? Noah travels in his business. Since childhood, he hasn't stayed in one place very long. Francie is the type of woman who eads a man to plant roots. Maybe he should take a risk, trust Francie and let himself fall in love. But he's been burnt before and risking his heart isn't something he intends to do. ...Unless Francie can change his mind. Sample or purchase
Soon Josh realizes Lexa's sincerity and compassion for others runs her life. Protective of her younger sister who is pregnant, Lexa intends to adopt her baby. But is that really the right move for both of them? Is her compassion blinding her to her sister's actual needs? And what is the secret Lexa is keeping that will affect her life as well as Josh's? Josh falls in love with Lexa but is she truly in love with him? He needs her to put their relations and future first. Yet in a stress-filled moment after his proposal, he doesn't believe she can. When Lexa finally gets her priorities straight she doesn't know if she's come to her senses too late. On Christmas Eve, she plans a strategy to show Josh she loves him, not knowing if her attempts to find forgiveness will succeed or backfire? A lifetime of happiness could be a jingle bell away! Sample or purchase
Mitch loves and respects Laura's father as he never could his own. His dad was a drunkard and a gambler who died leaving his wife and two sons destitute when Mitch was fourteen. Knowing how much it would mean to Ray Applegate to see his daughter again, Mitch takes it upon himself to travel to Ohio to ask Laura to come home. To his surprise, he learns she is a widow with a four-year-old daughter, Mandy. Mitch is prepared to dislike Ray's
rebellious daughter because of the pain she
caused Ray. But when he meets her, her
self-confidence and the love she feels for her
daughter throw him for a loop. In self-defense he
clings to the image of Laura that Ray has After getting to know Laura, Mitch
finds her irresistible and their passion takes
their relationship to a new level. But Mitch has
been betrayed in the past. His lack of trust in Sample or purchase
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Skye Delaney also learned that marriage doesn't always live up to expectations. Her ex-husband hadn't even found time to be by her side after her miscarriage let alone try to understand their loss. When she first meets Zack at her massage practice, she believes he's the same type of man. Yet Zack loves his eight-year-old like a dad should. And as a man...he shakes her calm and makes her believe dreams can come true. Sample or purchase
Kit was fooled by a con man who stole her financial well being...but more importantly her sense of trust. Although it's easy for others to put trust in herin business, in the volunteer program she started to bring pets together with sick childrenher sense of trust in men has been destroyed. She is so attracted to Grey she can hardly see straight. And his first kiss could lead to passion she has only dreamed of. But her barriers are high and strong and the con man lurks in her background. When Grey has commitments that he won't explain, Kit's radar senses trouble. She won't fall in love with a man with secrets. Grey has his own walls to climb. His sister has special needs. Although she is now living in a group home, he is responsible for her. He loves Deedee and will protect her until his dying day. A previous relationship ended because the woman he dated couldn't accept Deedee's role in his life. How can he trust that Kit will be any different? Two people search for the meaning of love in a real world. Can a few mind-boggling kisses lead to happily-ever-after? Only if they can trust as well as love. Sample or purchase Check back often as more books become available! |
As Beth drove to the plot of land in the hills of Pennsylvania, she immediately imagined the possibilities. If she was going to establish herself as a landscape architect, this resort could do it. Then she encountered Nash Winchester also working on the project. Tall, dark and irresistible, he was a legend in landscaping amusement parks as well as golf courses. He was her rival.
Dr. Paige Conrad needs Clay Reynolds' help. However, he can't give it
because she and the rest of the town of Langley, Maryland, might
discover his secret. Clay has no memory of the first 25 years of his
life. The past and his father's rejection is behind him. Digging it
up brings back nightmare he has fought for ten years to control.
After spending three years in underdeveloped countries following her
parents vision of healing, Paige has come to Langley to gain
perspective on her life and help an old friend with his medical
practice. Learning Clay was involved in a rock climbing accident and
went through the rehabilitation process, she wants him to share his 
A former ice figure skater, Francie Piccard must make a decision. Should she resume her training with the partner who betrayed her and try for a gold medal? Or should she stay on as manager of the Roller Fun roller skating rink and try to convince the owner, Noah Gordon, not to sell it?
Joshua Flannigan owns successful toy stores and is protective of the aunt who raised him. When he returns from a backpacking trip to find his aunt's new "friend" Alexandra Kittredge helping her make major life changes, he's suspicious of Lexa's motives. After all, she looks more like a model than a job counselor!
Laura Applegate Sanders' world is
turned upside down when Mitch Riley appears on
her doorstep with the news her estranged father
is about to undergo heart bypass surgery. For the
past few years, Mitch has been her father's
partner in the jewelry business Laura once
dreamed of sharinguntil her father disowned her
when she married Doug Sanders, an artist with no money and few prospects.
Alex Woodsides is a single dad who wants the best for his daughter. His daughter Kristy believes her father needs a wife and she needs a mom! When Kristy lets her math grade drop, she suggests Amanda Carsonher best friend's mom who is a third grade teachertutor her over the summer. She believes Mrs. Carson is the perfect mom and would make a wonderful wife for her dad. Neither Alex nor Amanda suspect they're being pushed together by two nine-year-old matchmakers until it's too late. Sparks fly when they meet and keep lying as they become involved in each others lives. But Amanda has been burnt in the past by a controlling husband, and Alex gained sole custody of his daughter because her mother walked away. Will Amanda and Alex fall for each other and the parent trap their daughters have set?
An intimate relationship has been missing from Zack Clark 's life for years. He focuses all of his attention on his son. Divorced, he learned the hard way that happily-ever-after is only for dreamers. Then he meets massage therapist Skye Delaney and falls under her spell. When she dismisses him as a client because of their mutual attraction, he beings to believe she is very different from the wife who left him...very different and very desirable. Can a caring touch
lead to love and passion for a lifetime?
Kit Saunders is a public relations expert and never turns down a challenge. She never gets involved with clients. But Greyson Corey is both challenging and too hunky for words. Is he as down-to-earth and honest as he seems? Change is difficult for him but Kit is resilient enough to present the facts in a way that nudges him in the right direction. Yet when he turns in her direction and chemistry seems to take over, she stops short and takes a deep breath. |