Author: Elizabeth Reed
Publisher: LB Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Pure Romance Collection Part Three 4 Sweet Romance Short Stories. Please note that each of these stories can be bought as a standalone separate story. Total word count 14,866. Roommates Zoe is having no luck at all on the dating scene. Thinking of the cause of all her relationship woes she is confronted with a truth that she does not want to acknowledge. That her single status is all because she is in love with her handsome and charismatic roommate Tom. The Long Crush Stacy has held a crush ever since her teen years for Jason, her brother’s best friend. But with no definite signs that her affections are reciprocated, she has given up on any hope of Jason seeing her as anything more than his best mate’s little sister. Well, that was until she spends a short time living all alone with Jason, which does not allow either one of them any place to hide from each other or their inner feelings. The Blind Date Meghan turns up at a fancy restaurant reluctant to meet her blind date. However, she is pleasantly surprised to find Dean, a handsome, charismatic business owner introducing himself to her. But just when she thinks her evening may not go quite as bad and awkward as she anticipated, of all the people to show their face who should walk into the very same restaurant that she and Dean are sitting in but her ex-boyfriend along with his new girlfriend?! Meghan believes that her date could not get any worse. But she may just have underestimated Dean and his abilities to save their evening from disaster. Inviting Mr Scrooge For Christmas When Cynthia’s handsome boss James reveals his intention to spend the festive season all alone, she knows she must do something immediately. Cynthia sees it as her duty to show James just how great Christmas can be. However unbeknownst to Cynthia her attempt to regain the Christmas spirit within James will also bring them closer together.
Author: Elizabeth Reed
Publisher: LB Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
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Pure Romance Collection Part 1 & 2 8 Sweet Romance Short Stories. Please note that each of these short stories can all be bought as a standalone single story, as well as in parts 1 and 2. Total word count 46,016. To Love a Difficult Man Natalie works as a personal assistant for Sam Stewart, a famous and successful artist. Sam has always been difficult to work and live with, but Natalie is grateful to him for giving her the job, which has provided her with valuable work experience and an opportunity to travel the world. The Persistent Billionaire Joshua Fisher is a billionaire businessman who, without fail, every week eats at Karen and her father’s café. Over time, Karen has become on more familiar terms with Joshua, although she is keen to keep him at arm’s length whenever she feels unsettled by his presence. Husband Material Richard and Caroline have been friends for many years now, having once been very close when they lived together as flat mates. As the years have gone by and they have stayed in contact, Richard finally realises that Caroline means a lot to him: She is the only woman that he has ever loved and cared about. All he has to do now is convince Caroline to his own way of thinking and win her over! Running from Mr Adonis Christina is totally in awe of Gregory Brown aka Mr Adonis. Every time she is near him, she is reduced to a giddy teenager, which makes things slightly awkward for her as his personal shopper! The Surprise Date After celebrating her best friend Helen’s wedding, Julia is making an effort to improve her love life. Having signed up for online dating months ago, she now thinks she has met someone special – a man called Dean, who might just be able to claim her heart. Getting the Boss’s Attention From the moment Helen set eyes on her boss, Ben, she knew they were destined to end up together. The only problem was that getting Ben’s attention proved to be an extremely difficult task to accomplish. His entire focus seemed to be fixed on his work, with socialising not a priority in his life. The Secret Billionaire Jessica meets an extremely handsome stranger while sitting and minding her own business on the train. The Reluctant Damsel in Distress Both Annabel and Gavin find their lives changing the moment they dramatically meet after Gavin nearly runs her over in the middle of the road!
Author: Elizabeth Reed
Publisher: LB Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
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Pure Romance Collection Part Two 4 Sweet Romance Short Stories. Please note that each of these stories can be bought as a standalone separate story. Total word count 22,717. The Surprise Date After celebrating her best friend Helen’s wedding, Julia is making an effort to improve her love life. Having signed up for online dating months ago, she now thinks she has met someone special – a man called Dean, who might just be able to claim her heart. This is more than a relief to Julia, as she is trying to avoid all contact with Helen’s brother Mark. Julia has a complicated history with Mark, who has a profound, unnerving effect on her senses. Putting the issue of Mark behind her, Julia waits at a coffee bar to meet Dean in the flesh at last. To her surprise and horror, Dean is very different from what she had imagined…. Getting the Boss’s Attention From the moment Helen set eyes on her boss, Ben, she knew they were destined to end up together. The only problem was that getting Ben’s attention proved to be an extremely difficult task to accomplish. His entire focus seemed to be fixed on his work, with socialising not a priority in his life. Then, an invitation arrives for a charity ball, and to Helen’s surprise, Ben announces that they should attend together. She wonders if this could be just the opportunity she has been waiting for, to bring them closer. But Helen’s hopes seem to be in vain with the charity ball a disaster from beginning to end, and Helen eventually pushed into an outburst. This makes her start to question her feelings about Ben in the first place, and whether all her hard work in getting his attention and affection were ever worth her efforts! The Secret Billionaire Jessica meets an extremely handsome stranger while sitting and minding her own business on the train. But the stranger seems determined to strike up a conversation and gain Jessica’s attention. On their journey together, he tells her that his name is Paul and that he finds her beautiful, all before asking her out on a date. Now, some women would have been flattered by such a compliment, but not Jessica! She has sworn off any interest in men and is less than impressed by a pass being made at her, and rudely tells Paul her thoughts on the matter before they part ways. The next day, the scene between Paul and herself plays in her mind and Jessica wonders if she had been too harsh with her words to him, but she puts her feelings of guilt aside taking comfort in the fact that she will never see the stranger again. Unfortunately, she finds out the hard way that fate sometimes throws people together, and to her surprise and horror she meets Paul again at the hotel where she works. This time around, she becomes aware that the stranger is no other than Mr Paul Truman who is a billionaire. What’s even more surprising is that fact that Paul seems even more determined than ever to prove that he is just the man for her! The Reluctant Damsel in Distress Both Annabel and Gavin find their lives changing the moment they dramatically meet after Gavin nearly runs her over in the middle of the road! Gavin insists on taking Annabel home after she is shaken by the event, and there, he is met by her matchmaking mother just before finding out on the same visit that Annabel is in need of much help as the bailiffs in his presence give her forty-eight hours to pay off her debts to them otherwise Annabel’s possessions will be confiscated. Annabel feels uncomfortable that Gavin is aware of her problem, but worse is to come when he takes it upon himself to pay off her debts, and she finds that she now owes him instead of the bailiffs and so is at his mercy! Now Annabel finds herself working hard to pay back Gavin’s money, but even more difficult for her is her fight to resist the obvious attraction they share between them.
Author: Elizabeth Reed
Publisher: Lori Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Pure Romance Collection Part One: 4 Sweet Romance Short Stories. Please note that each of these stories can be bought as a standalone separate story. Total word count 23,267. To Love a Difficult Man Natalie works as a personal assistant for Sam Stewart, a famous and successful artist. Sam has always been difficult to work and live with, but Natalie is grateful to him for giving her the job, which has provided her with valuable work experience and an opportunity to travel the world. But now after two years, Natalie wants to leave Sam’s employment and plan for her long-term future. Sam is not impressed by her resignation, and tells her as much! Used to getting his way in all things, he is taken by surprise when Natalie challenges his wishes. Then to make their relationship even more complicated, they share a passionate moment in New York, which changes things between them. Will Natalie be able to acknowledge the real reason why she wants to put as much distance between Sam and herself? And will Sam admit what’s behind his deep frustration and do something about it… before it’s too late? The Persistent Billionaire Joshua Fisher is a billionaire businessman who, without fail, every week eats at Karen and her father’s café. Over time, Karen has become on more familiar terms with Joshua, although she is keen to keep him at arm’s length whenever she feels unsettled by his presence. But now she can no longer avoid a confrontation with Joshua as he proposes to buy out her father from his business, which has been a labour of love and hard work for her Dad for over twenty years. Karen’s father becomes distressed with the news, with the result that Karen sees no alternative but to march to Joshua’s office and appeal to him to forget about his plans, despite the fact that Joshua has an annoying habit of unnerving her at the best of times. Now Karen is to find that by letting her guard down and facing Joshua directly, she has opened up a new exciting opportunity that may just lead to her own happiness! Husband Material Richard and Caroline have been friends for many years now, having once been very close when they lived together as flat mates. As the years have gone by and they have stayed in contact, Richard finally realises that Caroline means a lot to him: She is the only woman that he has ever loved and cared about. All he has to do now is convince Caroline to his own way of thinking and win her over! Richard’s mission will not be easy. Caroline already has set notions about him not being husband material. But even she cannot deny the mental and physical chemistry that they share between them. And it may be only a matter of time before she realises her own true feelings! Running from Mr Adonis Christina is totally in awe of Gregory Brown aka Mr Adonis. Every time she is near him, she is reduced to a giddy teenager, which makes things slightly awkward for her as his personal shopper! Now even more nerve wracking, she has accepted an invitation to his exclusive party. There, she competes with her friend Becky, who is equally smitten with Gregory, to win his attention. What follows from the party leaves Christina completely confused. Gregory makes a confession that he has fallen hard for her, after seeing her from the shop window where she works some time ago. But how can his declaration be true, after Becky makes it known to her that Gregory spent the night with her and the next morning! Could Gregory really be a liar and womaniser? With her preference for an easier, drama free life, can Christina really let her defences down and run away from the intense feelings that appear to exist between both Gregory and her, and instead accept them and fight for a possible future together?
Author: Gwen Hayes
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530838615
Category : Romance fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book?Writing a well-structured romance isn't the same as writing any other genre-something the popular novel and screenwriting guides don't address. The romance arc is made up of its own story beats, and the external plot and theme need to be braided to the romance arc-not the other way around.Told in conversational (and often irreverent) prose, Romancing the Beat can be read like you are sitting down to coffee with romance editor and author Gwen Hayes while she explains story structure. The way she does with her clients. Some of whom are regular inhabitants of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.Romancing the Beat is a recipe, not a rigid system. The beats don't care if you plot or outline before you write, or if you pants your way through the drafts and do a "beat check" when you're revising. Pantsers and plotters are both welcome. So sit down, grab a cuppa, and let's talk about kissing books.
Author: Carolyn Brown
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402292716
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1096
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"Fun, sassy and fast-paced romance..."—Romantic Times, 4 Stars "Sheer fun... filled with down-home humor, realistic characters, and pure romance."—Romance Reader at Heart This sexy contemporary cowboy romance trilogy from bestselling author Carolyn Brown features the Honky Tonk beer joint and its succession of lovelorn owners. Now get all three books for one low price: I Love This Bar, Hell, Yeah, and My Give a Damn's Busted. About the Books in this Contemporary Romance Boxed Set 1. I Love This Bar Serving two counties, the Honky Tonk is the gathering place for every hothead, thirsty rancher, and lusty lady looking for a good time. Owner Daisy O'Dell vows she'll run the place until they drag her cold dead body through the swinging doors. That is, until Jarod McElroy walks in, looking for a cold drink and a moment's peace from his ornery Uncle Emmitt. The minute Jarod sees Daisy, he knows he's met not only his own match, but Uncle Emmitt's as well. Now, if only he can convince her to come out from behind that bar and come on home with him... 2. Hell, Yeah When Cathy O'Dell buys the Honky Tonk, the nights of cowboys and country tunes come together to create the home she's always wanted. Then in walks a ruggedly handsome oil man who tempts her to trade in the happiness she's found at the Honky Tonk for a life on the road. Travis Henry has found his best friend and so much more in Cathy. When his job is done in Texas, how is he ever going to hit the road without her? 3. My Give a Damn's Busted Hank Wells thinks he can dig up dirt on the new owner of the Honky Tonk for his employer, but he's got no idea what kind of trouble he's courting. Larissa Morley isn't going down without a fight. If this dime store cowboy thinks he's going to get the best of her—or her Honky Tonk—then he's got another thing coming. As secrets emerge, and passion vies with ulterior motives, it's winner takes all at the Honky Tonk...
Author: Helen Hoang
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1838956514
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 911
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Helen Hoang's three deliciously steamy romances in one convenient set. The Kiss Quotient It's high time for Stella Lane to settle down and find a husband - or so her mother tells her. But that's not such an easy task when you're on the autistic spectrum. To overcome her lack of dating experience, Stella decides to hire a male escort to teach her how to be a good girlfriend. Meanwhile, Michael uses his good looks and charm to make extra cash on the side. He has a very firm no repeat customer policy, but he's tempted to bend that rule when Stella approaches him with an unconventional proposal. The more time they spend together, the harder Michael falls for this disarming woman with a beautiful mind, while Stella discovers that love defies logic. The Bride Test Khai Diep thinks he's defective. His family knows better - that his autism means he just processes emotions differently. When he steadfastly refuses to consider a relationship, his mother heads to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride. Esme Tran has always felt out of place. So she can't turn down the opportunity to go to America and meet a potential husband, she can't turn it down. But seducing Khai doesn't g as planned. Esme's lessons in love seem to be working... but only on herself. She's hopelessly smitten with a man who's convinced he can never return her affection. As Esme's time in the United States dwindles, will Khai find the strength to let go, and let love in? The Heart Principle When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she soon finds herself burned out. And when her longtime boyfriend announces he wants an open relationship before making a final commitment, a hurt and angry Anna decides to embark on a string of one-night stands. That's where tattooed, motorcycle-riding Quan Diep comes in. But being with Quan is more than sex - he accepts Anna on an unconditional level. Anna and Quan have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves.
Author: Winnie Reed
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 540
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Mayhem and Matrimony It’s the special day Emma and Joe have been waiting for. It’s a day that Darcy’s been stressing out over for months. She’s no wedding planner but that hasn’t stopped her from doing all she can to make this day perfect. Despite their mother’s frustration that the new caterer has decided to open shop a few blocks away from their mother’s café. Despite the fact that their parents are divorced and their father has moved on and now has a baby with a much younger women. Despite the fact that someone tried to strangle Darcy at the reception and even more importantly that the new caterer—who’s not exactly ugly—had saved her from the assault. Why can’t there be a simple wedding without chaos and mayhem in Cape Hope? Message on the Tide Who’d think an innocent early morning walk on the beach would yield a sealed bottle with a mysterious set of letters from decades ago? Certainly not Darcy Harmon, but that’s exactly what she’s come across. And leave it to her sister Emma, the family’s resident amateur sleuth to try to take the mystery away from Darcy. Well, Darcy’s having none of it. It’s her mystery to solve and she’s not sharing it. At least, not until someone tries to take her life. Twice. Now, she’s suddenly open to having some help to find answers to the questions spawned by the mysterious messages in the letters that washed in on the tide. View to a Crime Darcy’s got an interview with a local paper. Cool, right? Well, maybe not. Why’s she got reservations about doing the interview when anyone she tells about it encourages her to jump at the chance. So, Darcy jumped. Only she finds her remote interview over Zoom comes to an untimely end when her interviewer is attacked. Luckily, Darcy manages to extricate herself from the situation unscathed because the attacker doesn’t know who the witness to the crime was. Until he does. Now Darcy’s in a race to find out who the perpetrator is before he can find her.
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026873661
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2226
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This carefully crafted ebook: "A TALE OF TWO CITIES & BARNABY RUDGE” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. A Tale of Two Cities is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralized by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution, and many unflattering social parallels with life in London during the same period. Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty is largely set during the Gordon Riots of 1780. The story begins on an evening of foul weather in the year 1775 where we meet several families; The Willets, The Vardens, The Chesters, and Barnaby Rudge, a simpleton who wanders around with his pet raven, Grip. As the story advances five years to a wintry evening in early 1780, many of the characters get involved in the infamous Protestant riots led by Sir George Gordon. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
Author: Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 2374
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The THEODORE ROOSEVELT Boxed Set serves as a monumental tribute to the enduring legacy of one of America's most dynamic presidents and his close associate, Henry Cabot Lodge. This collection spans a breathtaking array of genres, from intimate letters and speeches to rigorous political treatises and historical accounts, capturing the vast intellectual landscape these figures navigated. Notably, it sheds light on their collaborative works, underlining the synergy between Roosevelt's robust political theories and Lodge's scholarly acumen. The diversity and depth of materials presented illustrate the evolution of American political thought at the turn of the 20th century, offering readers an unparalleled insight into this transformative era. The contributing figures, Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge, were titans of American public life, whose paths intersected in both personal friendship and professional collaboration. Their backgrounds Roosevelt as a statesman, naturalist, and historian; Lodge as a scholar, legislator, and critic reflect a melding of experiences and expertise that propelled significant movements in American patriotism, conservation, and foreign policy. This collection not only highlights their individual contributions but also emphasizes the impact of their united vision on American identity and global stature. Inviting readers into the intellectual and emotional world of these two influential figures, the THEODORE ROOSEVELT Boxed Set offers a unique opportunity to explore an array of literary forms and thematic explorations. This anthology is an essential acquisition for those intrigued by political history, leadership, and the power of friendship and collaboration in shaping public discourse. Beyond its historical significance, this set encourages a deeper understanding of the complexities and aspirations that defined a pivotal epoch in American life, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike.
