Author: Shirley Jump
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460382803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
FROM PLAYBOY DAYS…TO BEDTIME LULLABIES? Up till now, Luke Barlow's biggest dilemma was deciding which debutante to take to which Stone Gap social. Until Peyton Reynolds appeared on his doorstep with a four-year-old blonde moppet and a birth certificate spelling out Luke's name in black and white. And it's time for the South's sexiest bachelor to step up and be the daddy his little girl needs! Peyton had sworn she'd keep her cool around her onetime crush, but when Luke begins bonding with little Maddy, Peyton realizes she's in danger of losing her heart to the small-town heartbreaker. Perhaps this Barlow brother might be inspired to change his footloose ways and become the man Peyton can depend on…for a lifetime!
The Instant Family Man
Author: Shirley Jump
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460382803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
FROM PLAYBOY DAYS…TO BEDTIME LULLABIES? Up till now, Luke Barlow's biggest dilemma was deciding which debutante to take to which Stone Gap social. Until Peyton Reynolds appeared on his doorstep with a four-year-old blonde moppet and a birth certificate spelling out Luke's name in black and white. And it's time for the South's sexiest bachelor to step up and be the daddy his little girl needs! Peyton had sworn she'd keep her cool around her onetime crush, but when Luke begins bonding with little Maddy, Peyton realizes she's in danger of losing her heart to the small-town heartbreaker. Perhaps this Barlow brother might be inspired to change his footloose ways and become the man Peyton can depend on…for a lifetime!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460382803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
FROM PLAYBOY DAYS…TO BEDTIME LULLABIES? Up till now, Luke Barlow's biggest dilemma was deciding which debutante to take to which Stone Gap social. Until Peyton Reynolds appeared on his doorstep with a four-year-old blonde moppet and a birth certificate spelling out Luke's name in black and white. And it's time for the South's sexiest bachelor to step up and be the daddy his little girl needs! Peyton had sworn she'd keep her cool around her onetime crush, but when Luke begins bonding with little Maddy, Peyton realizes she's in danger of losing her heart to the small-town heartbreaker. Perhaps this Barlow brother might be inspired to change his footloose ways and become the man Peyton can depend on…for a lifetime!
The Tropoholic's Guide to Backstory Romance Tropes
Author: Cindy Dees
Publisher: Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1950651428
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic backstory romance tropes, the stories made up of the lingering problems, scars, and needs from your hero’s and heroine’s pasts that must be overcome before they can achieve happiness and true love. . Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: a detailed definition and analysis descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly lists of additional key scenes important to this trope an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope reasons why audiences love this trope a list of similar tropes a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…
Publisher: Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1950651428
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic backstory romance tropes, the stories made up of the lingering problems, scars, and needs from your hero’s and heroine’s pasts that must be overcome before they can achieve happiness and true love. . Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: a detailed definition and analysis descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly lists of additional key scenes important to this trope an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope reasons why audiences love this trope a list of similar tropes a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…
The Tycoon's Instant Family
Author: Caroline Anderson
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460355296
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
One boss—two kids—and a baby! When wickedly handsome business tycoon Nick Barron recruits Georgie Cauldwell to work for him he also ends up saving her shattered heart. They spend a few gorgeously romantic weeks together. But just when Georgie thinks she has finally found happiness…Nick disappears! When he returns, as suddenly as he vanished, it is with two young children in tow and a tiny baby cradled in his arms. Experience tells Georgie she shouldn't fall in love with a man with a family. But there's something about Nick and his babies that Georgie doesn't have the power to resist…
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460355296
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
One boss—two kids—and a baby! When wickedly handsome business tycoon Nick Barron recruits Georgie Cauldwell to work for him he also ends up saving her shattered heart. They spend a few gorgeously romantic weeks together. But just when Georgie thinks she has finally found happiness…Nick disappears! When he returns, as suddenly as he vanished, it is with two young children in tow and a tiny baby cradled in his arms. Experience tells Georgie she shouldn't fall in love with a man with a family. But there's something about Nick and his babies that Georgie doesn't have the power to resist…
The Long Story
Author: Graham Perrett
Publisher: Boolarong Press
ISBN: 1922643637
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Wayne Long is a proud Murri man, born in St George on the Balonne River, but he is also a child of the Middle Kingdom – his grandfather, Old Billy Long, was part of the Chinese diaspora. Wayne’s story is interwoven with the historical, political and social events that have impacted on inter-racial relations in Australia for more than two hundred years, from Cook’s landing to Mabo, from the Frontier Wars to the 1987 Goondiwindi riots, from the White Australia Policy to Paul Keating’s Redfern speech. It is a Long story – long in history and blood, and long in personal tragedy and resilience – that gives a voice to that compelling presence that has always been here but rarely heard. Wayne Long’s journey, like that of so many Australians with First Nations and Chinese roots, is one of humour, wonder, sadness, resilience. A triumph of magic and endurance. “Wayne is as strong on his long links back to the Middle Kingdom as he is on his Kamilaroi roots. Irrespective of the name of his ancestral village, he knows where he belongs. And just like every home – it doesn’t really matter where you’re from, it’s how you commit to where you’re at that truly counts.”
Publisher: Boolarong Press
ISBN: 1922643637
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Wayne Long is a proud Murri man, born in St George on the Balonne River, but he is also a child of the Middle Kingdom – his grandfather, Old Billy Long, was part of the Chinese diaspora. Wayne’s story is interwoven with the historical, political and social events that have impacted on inter-racial relations in Australia for more than two hundred years, from Cook’s landing to Mabo, from the Frontier Wars to the 1987 Goondiwindi riots, from the White Australia Policy to Paul Keating’s Redfern speech. It is a Long story – long in history and blood, and long in personal tragedy and resilience – that gives a voice to that compelling presence that has always been here but rarely heard. Wayne Long’s journey, like that of so many Australians with First Nations and Chinese roots, is one of humour, wonder, sadness, resilience. A triumph of magic and endurance. “Wayne is as strong on his long links back to the Middle Kingdom as he is on his Kamilaroi roots. Irrespective of the name of his ancestral village, he knows where he belongs. And just like every home – it doesn’t really matter where you’re from, it’s how you commit to where you’re at that truly counts.”
The Firefighter's Family Secret
Author: Shirley Jump
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488002517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
New York Times–Bestselling Author: All it takes is one spark . . . A month ago, Colton Barlow was a decorated Atlanta firefighter haunted by a tragic accident on the job. Now he’s taking a grand tour of a North Carolina town he’s never heard of—and being welcomed into a family he didn’t know existed! His newly discovered half brothers aren’t the only ones making Colton feel right at home. If he isn’t careful, Stone Gap—and one winsome wedding planner—could steal his heart. Rachel Morris doesn’t see many sexy strangers passing through her tiny Southern town. And falling for the hunky firefighter sure wasn’t part of her life-on-hold plan. But is Colton here to stay? Are they both ready to say “I will” to a future together?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488002517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
New York Times–Bestselling Author: All it takes is one spark . . . A month ago, Colton Barlow was a decorated Atlanta firefighter haunted by a tragic accident on the job. Now he’s taking a grand tour of a North Carolina town he’s never heard of—and being welcomed into a family he didn’t know existed! His newly discovered half brothers aren’t the only ones making Colton feel right at home. If he isn’t careful, Stone Gap—and one winsome wedding planner—could steal his heart. Rachel Morris doesn’t see many sexy strangers passing through her tiny Southern town. And falling for the hunky firefighter sure wasn’t part of her life-on-hold plan. But is Colton here to stay? Are they both ready to say “I will” to a future together?
The Family He Didn't Expect
Author: Shirley Jump
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488042098
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
He’s only in town for a short visit— Unless a single mom can convince him to stay? Dylan Millwright’s bittersweet homecoming gets a whole lot sweeter when the former bad boy meets Abby Cooper. But the gorgeous hard-working mother of two is all about “the ties that bind,” and Dylan isn’t looking for strings to keep him down. Until he starts connecting with Abby’s troubled teenage son—and becomes a substitute daddy to her younger boy, too! Do this bachelor’s wandering ways conceal the secretly yearning heart of a family man?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488042098
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
He’s only in town for a short visit— Unless a single mom can convince him to stay? Dylan Millwright’s bittersweet homecoming gets a whole lot sweeter when the former bad boy meets Abby Cooper. But the gorgeous hard-working mother of two is all about “the ties that bind,” and Dylan isn’t looking for strings to keep him down. Until he starts connecting with Abby’s troubled teenage son—and becomes a substitute daddy to her younger boy, too! Do this bachelor’s wandering ways conceal the secretly yearning heart of a family man?
The Instant Family Man
Author: Shirley Jump
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373658923
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
When Peyton Reynolds announces that Luke Barlow is her daughter Maddy's father, Luke is ready to be the father, and maybe even the husband, that Peyton and Maddy can depend on.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373658923
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
When Peyton Reynolds announces that Luke Barlow is her daughter Maddy's father, Luke is ready to be the father, and maybe even the husband, that Peyton and Maddy can depend on.
Harlequin Special Edition June 2015 - Box Set 1 of 2
Author: Allison Leigh
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460391357
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: FORTUNE'S JUNE BRIDE The Fortunes of Texas: Cowboy Country by Allison Leigh Galen Fortune Jones isn't the marrying kind...until he's roped into playing groom at the new Cowboy Country theme park in Horseback Hollow, Texas. His "bride," beautiful Aurora McElroy, piques his interest, especially when she needs a real-life fake husband. This one cowboy may have just met his match! THE INSTANT FAMILY MAN The Barlow Brothers by Shirley Jump Luke Barlow is happily living the single life in Stone Gap, North Carolina—until his ex's gorgeous little sister, Peyton Reynolds, shows up. She announces Luke is now the caretaker for a four-year-old daughter he never knew about. Determined to be a good dad, Luke tries to create a home for little Maddy and her aunt, one that might just be for forever... FALLING FOR THE MOM-TO-BE Home in Heartlandia by Lynne Marshall Ever since his wife passed away, Leif Andersen has had no time for love. Enter Marta Hoyas, a beautiful—and pregnant!—artist who's in town to paint a local mural. She's also living in Leif's house while she does so. The last thing Marta wants is to fall for someone who couldn't be a father to her unborn child, but Leif might just be the perfect dad-to-be. Look for Harlequin Special Edition's June 2015 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Special Edition!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460391357
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: FORTUNE'S JUNE BRIDE The Fortunes of Texas: Cowboy Country by Allison Leigh Galen Fortune Jones isn't the marrying kind...until he's roped into playing groom at the new Cowboy Country theme park in Horseback Hollow, Texas. His "bride," beautiful Aurora McElroy, piques his interest, especially when she needs a real-life fake husband. This one cowboy may have just met his match! THE INSTANT FAMILY MAN The Barlow Brothers by Shirley Jump Luke Barlow is happily living the single life in Stone Gap, North Carolina—until his ex's gorgeous little sister, Peyton Reynolds, shows up. She announces Luke is now the caretaker for a four-year-old daughter he never knew about. Determined to be a good dad, Luke tries to create a home for little Maddy and her aunt, one that might just be for forever... FALLING FOR THE MOM-TO-BE Home in Heartlandia by Lynne Marshall Ever since his wife passed away, Leif Andersen has had no time for love. Enter Marta Hoyas, a beautiful—and pregnant!—artist who's in town to paint a local mural. She's also living in Leif's house while she does so. The last thing Marta wants is to fall for someone who couldn't be a father to her unborn child, but Leif might just be the perfect dad-to-be. Look for Harlequin Special Edition's June 2015 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Special Edition!
Winning the Nanny's Heart
Author: Shirley Jump
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488013977
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
New York Times–Bestselling Author: An accountant takes a career detour as temporary nanny to a single dad—and soon, it’s adding up to much more . . . Figures, not families, were her forte. Yet somehow CPA Katie WIlliams found herself accepting single dad Sam Millwright’s desperate job offer to help care for his two young children. She took the job . . . temporarily. Because losing her heart to this love-starved family was definitely off the books. Sam knew Katie was different from her first day on the job. In just a short while, the new nanny had coaxed a smile from his sullen daughter and got his silent son to speak. And she awakened a part of the widower’s heart he’d long since locked away. Still, Katie planned to leave—and Sam knew if he stood any chance of convincing her to stay, he had to show the temporary nanny that they could have a permanent future . . . together!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488013977
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
New York Times–Bestselling Author: An accountant takes a career detour as temporary nanny to a single dad—and soon, it’s adding up to much more . . . Figures, not families, were her forte. Yet somehow CPA Katie WIlliams found herself accepting single dad Sam Millwright’s desperate job offer to help care for his two young children. She took the job . . . temporarily. Because losing her heart to this love-starved family was definitely off the books. Sam knew Katie was different from her first day on the job. In just a short while, the new nanny had coaxed a smile from his sullen daughter and got his silent son to speak. And she awakened a part of the widower’s heart he’d long since locked away. Still, Katie planned to leave—and Sam knew if he stood any chance of convincing her to stay, he had to show the temporary nanny that they could have a permanent future . . . together!
FAMILY FOUND
Author: Bonnie K. Winn
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460351495
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
They must learn the truth—or face losing her son…and each other Laura Kelly will need all her reserves. Her young son desperately needs a bone marrow donor and she herself is not a genetic match; neither are any of her relatives. The conclusion is inescapable: Laura was adopted. Private investigator Mitch Tucker has a reputation as the best in town, but even he acknowledges that the search for Laura's birth parents won't be simple. Especially once he realizes that Laura's adoption must have been illegal—and there are a lot of people around who still want it hushed up. The risks are high, but so is the reward—Laura, Mitch and a little boy who can become a family of their own.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460351495
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
They must learn the truth—or face losing her son…and each other Laura Kelly will need all her reserves. Her young son desperately needs a bone marrow donor and she herself is not a genetic match; neither are any of her relatives. The conclusion is inescapable: Laura was adopted. Private investigator Mitch Tucker has a reputation as the best in town, but even he acknowledges that the search for Laura's birth parents won't be simple. Especially once he realizes that Laura's adoption must have been illegal—and there are a lot of people around who still want it hushed up. The risks are high, but so is the reward—Laura, Mitch and a little boy who can become a family of their own.