Meant to Be- Karen Stivali
When
NYU professor Daniel Gardner's career-obsessed wife convinces him to
move to the suburbs, he hopes it's a first step toward starting the
family he longs to have. Instead of domestic bliss he finds his
neighbor,
Marienne Valeti. She loves her freelance design job, but must contend with a growing sense of isolation created by her husband's indifference. A penchant for good books, bad movies, and Marienne's to-die-for brownies sparks a powerful bond between them. Passion simmers, but they resist its lure, surrendering only in the seclusion of their minds. Their friendship helps them weather every hardship, from divorce to widowhood, leaving them both secretly wondering if it can survive a first kiss.
ALWAYS YOU (novella e-book)
Winner of Passionate Plume First Place Award 2012
When Shari discovers that her fiancé has been cheating on her, she lets the wedding go on according to plan. Except while everyone else is at the church, Shari is heading to the airport to fly off on her honeymoon with her best friend, Jon.
Jon is only too happy to help Shari escape what he knew would have been an awful marriage. Plus he’s thrilled by the prospect of time alone with her in a tropical paradise. He’s always loved her, and desired her as a lot more than a friend.
A steamy, romantic night on the beach turns into a whirlwind of desire as they take their friendship to multiple new levels of passion. But when Shari’s apologetic ex tries to win her back, she must choose between the life she thought she was going to have with him and the possibility of love with Jon.
MARRY ME (short novel e-book)
"With plenty of charm and heat, this is one tale you won’t be able to put down." ~RT Book Reviews 4 of 4.5 stars
When British drummer Ben Davis lost his childhood sweetheart, he was certain he'd never love again. He focuses on music as his band rises to stardom. A never-ending stream of groupies satisfies his needs until he meets intriguing clothing designer Julia Jones. Julia's career rocketed from seamstress to up-and-coming designer for the A-list, but her personal life didn't fare as well. Her last boyfriend crossed from controlling to violent and she vowed never to be in that position again. Sparks fly the instant Ben and Julia meet, but she resists his intoxicating charms, certain a celebrity romance will bring only trouble. But before long the heat between them becomes undeniable and she allows him into her bed and her heart. The more in love Ben falls, the more he fears losing her. When Julia's life is endangered, Ben's reaction terrifies her, forcing them both to confront their biggest fears if they want a chance at a future together.
Marienne Valeti. She loves her freelance design job, but must contend with a growing sense of isolation created by her husband's indifference. A penchant for good books, bad movies, and Marienne's to-die-for brownies sparks a powerful bond between them. Passion simmers, but they resist its lure, surrendering only in the seclusion of their minds. Their friendship helps them weather every hardship, from divorce to widowhood, leaving them both secretly wondering if it can survive a first kiss.
ALWAYS YOU (novella e-book)
Winner of Passionate Plume First Place Award 2012
When Shari discovers that her fiancé has been cheating on her, she lets the wedding go on according to plan. Except while everyone else is at the church, Shari is heading to the airport to fly off on her honeymoon with her best friend, Jon.
Jon is only too happy to help Shari escape what he knew would have been an awful marriage. Plus he’s thrilled by the prospect of time alone with her in a tropical paradise. He’s always loved her, and desired her as a lot more than a friend.
A steamy, romantic night on the beach turns into a whirlwind of desire as they take their friendship to multiple new levels of passion. But when Shari’s apologetic ex tries to win her back, she must choose between the life she thought she was going to have with him and the possibility of love with Jon.
MARRY ME (short novel e-book)
"With plenty of charm and heat, this is one tale you won’t be able to put down." ~RT Book Reviews 4 of 4.5 stars
When British drummer Ben Davis lost his childhood sweetheart, he was certain he'd never love again. He focuses on music as his band rises to stardom. A never-ending stream of groupies satisfies his needs until he meets intriguing clothing designer Julia Jones. Julia's career rocketed from seamstress to up-and-coming designer for the A-list, but her personal life didn't fare as well. Her last boyfriend crossed from controlling to violent and she vowed never to be in that position again. Sparks fly the instant Ben and Julia meet, but she resists his intoxicating charms, certain a celebrity romance will bring only trouble. But before long the heat between them becomes undeniable and she allows him into her bed and her heart. The more in love Ben falls, the more he fears losing her. When Julia's life is endangered, Ben's reaction terrifies her, forcing them both to confront their biggest fears if they want a chance at a future together.
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Her husband left her for a younger, blonder woman; her six-year-old son is questioning her authority, and now so is she. In order to pay her Brooklyn rent and keep her son supplied with Pokémon and Legos, not to mention food and clothing, she has to get a job—fast.
So when an old friend offers Molly a freelance position copywriting for a new bakery, finding romance is just about the last thing on her mind. But the sexy British pastry chef who's heading up the bakery has other thoughts. And then so does Molly, when she meets the chef's intimidating business partner—who also happens to have a secret that might prevent Molly from getting her own happily ever after.
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