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A Maxwell Profit
by Gwen KirkwoodYou are writing and selling short stories but you want to take the next step and write a novel. Della Galton, author of the successful writing guide How To Write and Sell Short Stories, shows you how to make the leap in this step-by-step guide. Using examples from her own successful career as writer of hundreds of published short stories and two novels, Della shows the critical differences between developing character, plot and setting in short and long fiction. The essential book to help take your writing to the next level.
A Maxwell Takes Flight
by Gwen KirkwoodShortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel Awards 2013 A British romantic comedy by Jane Wenham-Jones, author of 'Perfect Alibis'. Laura Meredith never imagined herself appearing on TV- she's too old, too flabby, too downright hormonal, and much too busy holding things together for her son, Stanley, after her husband left her for a younger, thinner replacement. But best friend Charlotte is a determined woman and when Laura is persuaded on to a daytime show to talk about her PMT, everything changes. Suddenly there's a camera crew tracking her every move and Laura finds herself an unlikely star. But as things hot up between her and gorgeous TV director, Cal, they're going downhill elsewhere. While Laura's caught up in a heady whirlwind of beauty treatments, makeovers and glamorous film locations, Charlotte's husband, Roger, is concealing a guilty secret, Stanley's got problems at school, work's piling up, and when Laura turns detective to protect Charlotte's marriage, things go horribly wrong. The champagne's flowing as Laura's prime time TV debut looks set to be a hit. But in every month, there's a "Day Ten" ...
A May Bride (A Year of Weddings Novella)
by Meg MoseleyA year&’s worth of novellas from twelve inspirational romance authors. Happily ever after guaranteed.Ellie has prepared for her wedding all her life . . . but she has forgotten the most important part.Ellie Martin, a country girl living in Atlanta, has dreamed of a traditional wedding all her life—a wedding just like the one her younger sister is planning back home. Even though Ellie is realizing her dreams in the big city as an up-and-coming real-estate agent, she&’s missing a key ingredient to her plans for the future: a groom.Then Ellie meets Gray Whitby—at a wedding of all places. Gray is handsome and fun, and he sweeps her away in a whirlwind romance. In a matter of months, Ellie knows Gray is "the one," but her mother isn't so sure, judging Gray to be the freewheeling type, like Ellie's runaway father.When Ellie jeopardizes her own future for the sake of her sister, Gray feels like he'll always be second to Ellie's family. Can Ellie and Gray find their own way together amidst the demands and perceptions of others or will their romance end before it has truly begun?&“I get to be involved with eleven other wonderful writers, some whom I&’ve known for years and some I&’m getting to know now. What a blessing. And who doesn&’t love a good wedding story? This has been a fun challenge and a true joy.&” —Lenora Worth, author of An April Bride
A McKettrick Christmas
by Linda Lael MillerLizzie McKettrick is coming home for Christmas. And Indian Rock's new schoolteacher has a surprise in store for her family-a special young man, Whitley Carson. He might seem a little too interested in the McKettrick money, but Lizzie's certain Whitley cares for her deep down.Yet fate has a surprise of its own for Lizzie: Dr. Morgan Shane. When their homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche, injuring and stranding its passengers, the handsome doctor takes charge-with Lizzie by his side.Despite their growing bond, Lizzie and Morgan know time is running out. With another avalanche looming and the train's food supply dwindling, it's going to be a bleak Christmas Eve. But with faith, hard work and a little extra help from a most unexpected source, they just might find their way home to celebrate a McKettrick family Christmas after all....
A McKettrick Christmas
by Linda Lael MillerLizzie McKettrick is coming home for Christmas. And Indian Rock's new schoolteacher has a surprise in store for her family-a special young man, Whitley Carson. He might seem a little too interested in the McKettrick money, but Lizzie's certain Whitley cares for her deep down.Yet fate has a surprise of its own for Lizzie: Dr. Morgan Shane. When their homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche, injuring and stranding its passengers, the handsome doctor takes charge-with Lizzie by his side.Despite their growing bond, Lizzie and Morgan know time is running out. With another avalanche looming and the train's food supply dwindling, it's going to be a bleak Christmas Eve. But with faith, hard work and a little extra help from a most unexpected source, they just might find their way home to celebrate a McKettrick family Christmas after all....
A McKettrick Christmas & A Steele for Christmas: Sierra's Homecoming A Mcketterick Christmas A Lawman's Christmas (The\mckettricks Ser. #2)
by Linda Lael Miller Brenda JacksonBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.A McKettrick Christmas by #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller Lizzie McKettrick is coming home for Christmas. The schoolteacher has a surprise in store for her family—a special young man, Whitley Carson. He might seem a little too interested in the McKettrick money, but Lizzie&’s certain Whitley cares for her deep down. But when her homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche, injuring and stranding its passengers, Lizzie and handsome Dr. Morgan Shane take charge. Even as a bond grows between the strangers, it&’s looking like a bleak Christmas Eve. But with faith, hard work and a little extra help from a most unexpected source, they just might find their way home to celebrate a McKettrick family Christmas after all.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!A Steele for Christmas by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson After being dumped by her fiancé, Stacy Carlson has no illusions about love…but that doesn&’t stop her from harboring hot fantasies about her heartbreaker of a landlord, Eli Steele. How can Stacy resist the sensual seducer who&’s decking the halls—and her heart—with a passion she&’s never known?
A McKettrick Christmas (McKettrick Series #10)
by Linda Lael MillerLizzie McKettrick is coming home for Christmas. And Indian Rock's new schoolteacher has a surprise in store for her family-a special young man, Whitley Carson. He might seem a little too interested in the McKettrick money, but Lizzie's certain Whitley cares for her deep down. Yet fate has a surprise of its own for Lizzie: Dr. Morgan Shane. When their homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche, injuring and stranding its passengers, the handsome doctor takes charge-with Lizzie by his side. Despite their growing bond, Lizzie and Morgan know time is running out. With another avalanche looming and the train's food supply dwindling, it's going to be a bleak Christmas Eve. But with faith, hard work and a little extra help from a most unexpected source, they just might find their way home to celebrate a McKettrick family Christmas after all. ...
A McKettrick Christmas: A Holiday Romance Novel (The McKettricks #No. 10)
by Linda Lael MillerSometimes love is found in the most unexpected of places… Don’t miss this beloved classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller.Lizzie McKettrick is coming home for Christmas. The schoolteacher has a surprise in store for her family—a special young man, Whitley Carson. He might seem a little too interested in the McKettrick money, but Lizzie’s certain Whitley cares for her deep down.Yet fate has a surprise of its own for Lizzie: Dr. Morgan Shane. When their homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche, injuring and stranding its passengers, the handsome doctor takes charge—with Lizzie by his side.Despite their growing bond, Lizzie and Morgan know time is running out. With another avalanche looming and the train’s food supply dwindling, it’s going to be a bleak Christmas Eve. But with faith, hard work and a little extra help from a most unexpected source, they just might find their way home to celebrate a McKettrick family Christmas after all.…Originally published in 2008
A Measure of Love
by Lindsay McKennaA MEASURE OF LOVE...That was what Rafe Kincaid offered her. Yet Jessie knew it wasn't enough-for either of them. She'd come to protect the wild horses that roamed his land. But one look at the proud, defiant rancher was enough to warn her-it was her heart that was in danger. Rafe had lost love once to tragedy, and Jessie feared she could never persuade him to take that chance again. OR could she? Could their passion convince him to abandon the past...before history repeated itself?
A Measure of Love: A Pound Of Flesh Book 3 (ebook) (A Pound of Flesh #5)
by Sophie JacksonFrom award-winning fanfic phenomenon Sophie Jackson, the third novel in the sexy and emotionally intense blockbuster A Pound of Flesh series.Life in New York for ex-con Riley Moore is pretty damn good, until a call from his mother shatters the calm: his father has suffered his second heart attack in two years and is in a critical condition. Leaving everything behind, Riley flies home to Michigan for the first time in five years to support his mother and do his best to make amends with his father. He also tries not to think about Lexie Pierce, the only girl he ever truly cared about, and who broke his heart. When they inevitably meet, memories of their love make Riley yearn to reconnect, despite the pain they both suffered. Though she's wary, and has a secret she's hidden from him for five years, Lexie has little willpower when it comes to Riley and she agrees. Besides, after all that has gone before, she owes it to both of them to find out if they can love each other again. Can they both overcome their sorrow and secrets and finally share their life together? A powerful new voice in modern romance, Sophie Jackson has crafted a passionate love story with unforgettable characters that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.
A Measure of Love: A powerful, addictive love story (A Pound of Flesh)
by Sophie JacksonA Measure of Love is the fifth title in the A Pound of Flesh series from fan-fiction superstar Sophie Jackson.From the fanfic phenomenon whose debut A Pound of Flesh had over 4.5 million reads. Fans of Samantha Young, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Jamie McGuire, Katy Evans and Prison Break will find Sophie Jackson's powerful love stories utterly addictive and unforgettable. Can true love heal the deepest scars?Riley Moore: Ex-con Riley Moore never forgot the pain of losing his first love. But he doesn't hesitate to return to Michigan when his family needs him - even though it's inevitable he'll see the girl who broke his heart.Lexie Pierce: Lexie has a secret she's hidden from Riley for five years. As much as she wants to reconnect with him, she doesn't know if he will ever be able to forgive her when he finds out. Yet when they meet again, memories of their love burn as brightly as ever, despite the pain they both suffered. Can they finally overcome the sorrow of the past and share their life together?Loyalty. Redemption. All-consuming love against the odds. Prepare to fall for the powerful storytelling of Sophie Jackson. Check out the whole A Pound of Flesh series: A Pound of Flesh, Love and Always, An Ounce of Hope, Fate and Forever and A Measure of Love.
A Mediterranean Marriage (A\mediterranean Marriage Ser. #4)
by Lynne GrahamEnjoy this second chance to get your hands on a classic tale of revenge and passion by Lynne Graham!From virgin…Two years ago, Lily Harris basked in the light of Rauf Kasabian's considerable charm and attention. She also hid in the shadows of his disbelief and absence. But now Rauf's accused Lily of stealing money from his company, and he's lured her to Turkey where he's threatening to throw her to the police!…to bride!Now that he has Lily exactly where he wants her, Rauf is determined to finish what they started. But beneath the blazing passion they share, Lily's innocence shines. Now the only way he can protect Lily is to claim her with his ring…and in his bed!
A Melanie Dickerson Collection II: The Silent Songbird and The Noble Servant
by Melanie DickersonTwo novels from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson are now available in a low-priced, one-volume e-collection!The Silent SongbirdEvangeline is gifted with a heavenly voice, but she is trapped in a sinister betrothal until she embarks on a daring escape and meets brave Westley le Wyse. Can he help her discover the freedom to sing again? More than Evangeline’s future is at stake as she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens England’s monarchy. Should she give herself up to protect the only person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to steal his throne?The Noble ServantMagdalen lost everything to the scheme of an evil servant. When a handsome shepherd befriends her, Magdalen and the shepherd uncover a sinister plot. She might just gain what she’s always wanted . . .if she makes it in time. New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson beautifully re-imagines The Goose Girl by the Brothers Grimm into a medieval tale of adventure, loss, and love.
A Melanie Dickerson Collection III: The Orphan’s Wish, The Warrior Maiden, The Piper’s Pursuit, The Peasant’s Dream
by Melanie DickersonThe final four Hagenheim novels from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson, now available in one low-priced e-collection.The Orphan&’s WishA reimagining of the beloved folktale, Aladdin, set in medieval Germany.Orphaned and alone, Aladdin travels from the streets of his Arab homeland to a strange, faraway place. Growing up in an orphanage, he meets young Lady Kirstyn, whose father is the powerful Duke of Hagenheim. Despite the difference in their stations, Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn&’s favorite companion, and their childhood friendship grows into a bond that time and opposition cannot break.An enchanting new version of the well-known tale, The Orphan&’s Wish tells a story of courage and loyalty, friendship and love, and reminds us what &“family&” really means.The Warrior MaidenA reimagining of the classic Mulan tale in medieval Europe, where both love and war challenge even the strongest of hearts.When Mulan takes her father&’s place in battle against the besieging Teutonic Knights, she realizes she has been preparing for this journey her whole life—and that her life, and her mother&’s, depends on her success. As the adopted daughter of poor parents, Mulan has little power in the world. If she can&’t prove herself on the battlefield, she could face death—or, perhaps worse, marriage to the village butcher.The Piper&’s PursuitA fairy-tale journey of intrigue and romance that reimagines the classic Pied Piper story.A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village&’s children, and Katerina&’s evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.The Peasant&’s DreamIn this reverse reimagining of the Cinderella story, secrets and dangerous enemies threaten a fairy-tale romance.Adela, daughter of the Duke of Hagenheim, is rarely allowed outside the castle walls. But one day, longing for freedom, she sneaks away to the market disguised as a peasant. There, she meets a handsome young woodcarver named Frederick.Four full-length, clean fairy-tale reimaginingsThe Hagenheim stories can be read in any order: The Healer&’s Apprentice, The Merchant&’s Daughter, The Fairest Beauty, The Captive Maiden, The Princess Spy, The Golden Braid, The Silent Songbird, The Orphan&’s Wish, The Warrior Maiden, The Piper&’s Pursuit, The Peasant&’s DreamIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
A Melanie Dickerson Collection: The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest, The Beautiful Pretender, The Golden Braid
by Melanie DickersonThree complete novels from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson now available in a low-price, one-volume e-collection! The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest A beautiful maiden who poaches to feed the poor. A handsome forester on a mission to catch her. Danger and love are about to unite in Thornbeck Forest. The Beautiful Pretender After inheriting his title from his brother, the margrave has two weeks to find a noble bride. What will happen when he learns he has fallen for a lovely servant girl in disguise? The Golden Braid Rapunzel can throw a knife better than any man. She paints beautiful flowering vines on the walls of her plaster houses. She sings so sweetly she can coax even a beast to sleep. But there are two things she is afraid her mother might never allow her to do: learn to read and marry.
A Melodia do Amor
by Ju Pinheiro Stefania GilEve Collins é uma mulher independente, um pouco impulsiva e sua eterna luta pelos direitos femininos se afasta cada vez mais do conceito original, intimidando todos os homens que se aproximam dela. Ela é a relações públicas da revista Fashion View e além disso, a responsável por todos os envolvidos na nova campanha "Seja Você", entre eles Liam Woods, vocalista e guitarrista da X69, uma das bandas mais famosas do país e que, nos últimos tempos, tem obtido mais fama graças as imprudências de Liam com o álcool e as mulheres. Eve terá que abordar o comportamento do vocalista e limpar a imagem do grupo sem perceber que no processo aprenderá algumas coisas que poderiam mudar o seu próprio destino e por que não, unir o destino de ambos. Nota da autora: Este livro é o segundo da Trilogia Irmãs Collins. Cada livro desta trilogia é autoconclusivo e pode ser lido sem ordem específica, mas se você não gosta de 'spoilers', então recomendo que leia na ordem correta :) Stefania Gil também é autora de outros romances do gênero Romântico e do subgênero Romance Paranormal: El Origen - División de Habilidades Especiales DHE 1, Serie Archangelos, Mi Último: Sí, acepto, Presagios, Sincronía, entre outros.*
A Member of the Council
by Lori Foster Katherine Garbera Susan Fox Lynn CahoonCouncil, #1 A rogue hunter, a clueless witch and a mission to save an unknowing world. Parris McCall, owner of the dive bar, The Alibi, has finally constructed a life where her little quirks don't show or matter to anyone. As for her grandmother's warnings that she's different, well, she'll cross that bridge if she comes to it. But when Ty walks into her bar, both lives are instantly changed. Ty Wallace loves his life. How could he not? He's a powerful human lawyer by day and the Magic Council's rogue witch hunter by night. But after he agrees to substitute on his secretary's dart team, all hell breaks loose. Now Ty has to help Parris admit who she is before her long-lost relatives kill her.24,000 Words
A Member of the Council
by Lynn CahoonA rogue hunter, a clueless witch and a mission to save an unknowing world. Parris McCall, owner of the dive bar, The Alibi, has finally constructed a life where her little quirks don't show or matter to anyone. As for her grandmother's warnings that she's different, well, she'll cross that bridge if she comes to it. But when Ty walks into her bar, both lives are instantly changed. Ty Wallace loves his life. How could he not? He's a powerful human lawyer by day and the Magic Council's rogue witch hunter by night. But after he agrees to substitute on his secretaryÆs dart team, all hell breaks loose. Now Ty has to help Parris admit who she is before her long-lost relatives kill her.
A Memorable Man
by Joan HohlMR. JUNEThe Memorable Man: Adam Grainger had never met the beautiful woman named Sunny until now, yet she claimed they knew each other intimately.The Woman He Forgot: Strong, tough men from Wyoming didn't forget women they'd been involved with-it was the code of the West.Their Supposed Passion: She did seem privy to his every desire....If Adam Grainger had ever made love to Sunny, let alone ever seen her, he would have remembered. The lovely lady had delusions of a love that had never existed. Yet Adam couldn't deny she had impossible knowledge of his innermost soul....MAN OF THE MONTH: He'll find out firsthand if their passion feels familiar....
A Memorable Man
by Joan HohlMR. JUNEThe Memorable Man: Adam Grainger had never met the beautiful woman named Sunny until now, yet she claimed they knew each other intimately.The Woman He Forgot: Strong, tough men from Wyoming didn't forget women they'd been involved with-it was the code of the West.Their Supposed Passion: She did seem privy to his every desire....If Adam Grainger had ever made love to Sunny, let alone ever seen her, he would have remembered. The lovely lady had delusions of a love that had never existed. Yet Adam couldn't deny she had impossible knowledge of his innermost soul....MAN OF THE MONTH: He'll find out firsthand if their passion feels familiar....
A Memory Away
by Melinda CurtisFor better or worse, she's family now Duffy Dufraine just found out he's going to be an uncle. Jessica Aguirre came to Harmony Valley in search of the father of her unborn child, which is by no means him. An accident may have damaged the expectant mom's memory, but he knows his twin is the man she's looking for. But Greg's gone, which leaves Duffy the only family Jess has. And he has to make things right. Offering her a temporary place to stay seems an ideal short-term solution. Until she stirs desires that make the embattled vineyard manager rethink his own long-term game plan. Is he ready to offer Jess and her baby a home to call their own-with him?
A Memory of Love: A Novel
by Bertrice SmallNew York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small writes searing novels as unforgettable as the indomitable heroines who live and love within them. Now comes a tale of stunning passion, reckless danger, and the fiery will of a remarkable woman who can wield a sword as powerfully as any man--and who dares to fight for her most uninhibited desires. . . . Spirited, fierce-willed Rhonwyn is the bastard child of the Prince of Wales, raised more boy than girl, able to ride and fight with the best. Against her wishes, she is married off to an English lord, Edward de Beaumont, who is stunned to discover his lovely gilt-haired bride is a spitting wildcat with a mind of her own. Slowly, he wins her trust and her heart, and she accompanies him on the Crusades to North Africa. But when Edward falls ill, Rhonwyn boldly leads his troops, only to become the captive of the sensual Emir of Cinnebar, a man who will teach her the ways of erotic love--passions that will be put to the test when she returns to England to battle once more . . . this time for the man who rules her heart.
A Merger by Marriage
by Cat SchieldIt takes two tycoons to tango... With JT Stone's birthright hanging in the balance, Violet Fontaine comes up with the perfect solution. The Vegas hotel heiress decides to give her sexy business rival a hand-so he can put a ring on it and seal a business deal. The one condition is that they keep their boardroom marriage out of the bedroom.... Fat chance! JT isn't letting Violet deprive him of one of the sweetest perks of wedlock. But will giving in to passion expose the one thing that's always kept him from commitment? Now JT could lose everything, including the woman he can't live without.
A Merger or Marriage? (Wilder Family #6)
by Raeanne Thayne[From the back cover] THE PRODIGAL WILDER To snag a coveted promotion, financial whiz Anna Wilder had to close one last important deal: the takeover of her hometown hospital, Walnut River General. Black sheep Anna had never felt like she'd fit into the respected Wilder clan, and now her job was making the proposed merger personal-especially when she met her opponent in the boardroom! Richard Green was the savvy attorney-and ex-love-determined to foil her plans. After one unbelievable kiss years ago, Anna had run far away from her home, her insecurities and the man who made her pulse quicken. But perhaps her return was a second chance in disguise. Could Richard convince Anna that this merger was bad business ... and take over her heart instead?
A Merger... or Marriage?
by Raeanne ThayneThe prodigal Wilder returnsTo snag a coveted promotion, financial whiz Anna Wilder had to close one last important deal: the takeover of her hometown hospital, Walnut River General. Black Sheep Anna had never felt like she'd fit into the respected Wilder clan, and now her job was making the proposed merger personal--especially when she met her opponent in the boardroom! Richard Green was the savvy attorney--and ex-love--determined to foil her plans. After one unbelievable kiss years ago, Anna had run far away from her home, her insecurities and the man who made her pulse quicken. But perhaps her return was a second chance in disguise. Could Richard convince Anna thatthismerger was bad business. . . and take over her heart instead?