Adventures in Amethyst A Trio of Holiday Romances

Adventures in Amethyst A Trio of Holiday Romances
Author: Karen Wiesner
Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2022-09-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

(3 in 1 volume) including: Halloween: NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11: Once upon a time, Ben Johnson believed he had forever sewn up with Layla. But fairy tales rarely come true in reality. Long before her nephew was in a hunting accident and she blamed Ben for not preventing it, the two of them had broken up, citing irreconcilable differences. Layla hadn't wanted his family to know the truth. Following the accident, she walked out--for good, he assumed. Charlize Seagrave never fit in anywhere, drawn to danger, darkness, and drugs. For years, she was the guitarist and songwriter for a death-metal band and involved with the frontman who only encouraged her deadly addictions. In order to hide from Freyr, Charlize checked herself rehab. Later, clean--another first in her life--she attended her new friend's wedding and met Ben. Despite their instant connection, he was supposedly in a committed relationship and she had no interest whatsoever in commitment. If only Ben wasn't so unlike every other person she's ever known. If only she didn't feel like he alone understands and gets her. When Charlize returns to Amethyst at Halloween, Ben knows loneliness has nothing to do with his feelings for her. His attraction to her the last time she was in Amethyst wasn't something he was comfortable with, despite that he and Layla had broken up even before his family learned of the fact. But now Layla is implying she's had a change of heart. Ben wonders if this is all getting too complicated...or if the solution is as simple as a kiss. Thanksgiving: UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12: Layla Dupriest's father was killed in a hunting accident when she was a child so, when the man who was once the love of her life, Benji Johnson, encourages her nephew to go hunting and he's hurt, she blames Ben. Months later, she can see she wasn't fair. Adam Schaefer has loved Tally Johnson, Benji's sister, since he was a teenager, but his love of flying and freedom surpassed anything that might clip his wings like a wife, monogamy, marriage, and settling down. The last thing he expected was for her to fall for his best friend--and to have that man's baby. Unlucky in love and unable to count their blessings during the Thanksgiving holiday, Layla and Adam find themselves jilted at the same time. Heartbroken, snowed in, and forced to share the only available cabin in town, they have no choice but to re-evaluate everything they've ever wanted in life...and love. Christmas: SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13: Trevor and Eden were married right out of high school. She'd believed she was pregnant, but that hadn't been her sole motivation. Wildly in love with Trevor Johnson, she'd worried he was becoming disenchanted with her, his attention consumed by the needy and seductive Delaney Foster who came to Amethyst every year with her family. In the years Eden and Trever have been married, she's never felt quite secure in the belief that he married her by choice, in love. During the Christmas season, plagued by unspoken guilt and doubts, she finds herself again competing with a soon-to-be divorced, distraught, and disgustingly gorgeous Delaney. Eden is obsessively aware she's no longer as young, thin, or sexy as she'd been before she had three sons. To top off her growing stress, Eden has discovered she and Trevor's oldest son and his girlfriend, in their senior year of high school, are sexually active. The last thing they need is another shotgun wedding and the potential that a marriage undertaken for the sake of a baby isn't necessarily one of choice or love.

Good with Numbers

Good with Numbers
Author: Rose Bak
Publisher: Rose Bak
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

It’s never too late to find romance, especially when your true love turns up at your office. The holidays are coming and the employees at the Fitzgerald accounting firm are falling in love. It’s a good thing there’s not a “no fraternization” policy, because everyone from the boss to the cleaning lady is realizing that sometimes love is right where you least expect it – at work. “Good with Numbers” is a collection of five great holiday romances featuring couples in their forties. Expect strong independent women, alpha males, meddling coworkers, workplace flirting, and a steamy happily ever after. Buy your copy today! This collection includes the following books, all for one low price: Love Unmasked Little Red Riding Hood meets the Big Bad Wolf in this romantic Halloween story. Maya meets the man of her dreams at her friend's Halloween masquerade party. But when the masks come off she realizes her dream guy is actually her nightmare boss! How can the guy who terrorizes her at work be the same person who makes her forget everything around her with the touch of his lips? The Thanksgiving Scrooge There are two things Lana avoids like the plague: relationships and holidays. Although she's famous for her epic Halloween parties, family holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas bring back bad memories she would prefer to forget. Unfortunately, the marketing consultant her company just hired is determined to convert the self-proclaimed Thanksgiving Scrooge into a holiday lover - and a relationship person. Maid for Christmas The woman sweeping the floor isn't who he thinks she is...When Nina slips into his office to clean one evening, James assumes she is the maid. The high-powered billionaire CEO of Johnson Janitorial enjoys playing undercover boss to stay in touch with her employees and keep herself grounded. She doesn’t expect to find love. Countdown to Love Holly has given up on dating, but the hot new guy at the office has his eye on her. The only problem is that he’s way too young for her. Nate can’t possibly be interested in a curvy 45-year-old when he can have his pick of women half her age. Or can he? Valentine’s Lottery “Valentine shmalentine – count me out!” Valerie isn’t a fan of Valentine’s Day or matchmaking services, so when her friend bullies her into attending a Seasoned Singles mixer, she figures it’s highly unlikely that she’ll find Mr. Right. But she’s not expecting to be matched up with Mr. Wrong. Keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, later in life, midlife, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, instalove, second chance, reunited, short read, romance novella, romantic novella, love at first sight, unexpected love, alpha male, curvy woman, strong female lead, steamy, series, humor, rich, funny, millionaire, billionaire, seasoned romance, comedy, romance, love, work, workplace, mature couple, romantic, silver fox, milf, bbw, boss, box set, boxset, collection, anthology, interracial, intercultural, biracial, bicultural, older woman, younger man, OWYM, Latina, Latinx, cougar, boy toy, vacation, business, business trip, holiday, holiday love, Christmas, Christmas romance, holiday romance, Halloween, masquerade, Thanksgiving, Valentine, New Year, New Year's Eve, party, celebration

Gay Romance Holiday Collection

Gay Romance Holiday Collection
Author: Keira Andrews
Publisher: Keira Andrews
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2023-11-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1988260477

Four steamy and sweet MM holiday romances in one sizzling box set! This gay romance collection from Keira Andrews includes four of her best-selling holiday novellas: Eight Nights in December—A geek. A virgin. One sexy holiday. Orphaned Lucas figures spending Hanukkah with his obnoxious roommate’s family in New York City is better than staying alone on campus upstate. He ends up sharing a room again, this time with his roommate’s brother. Geeky photographer Nate isn’t at all what Lucas expects. In fact, he’s incredibly sexy—especially when he invites Lucas into his darkroom... Features secret trysts, new adult angst, spinning the dreidel, and of course a happy ending. In Case of Emergency—Former stepbrothers find Christmas romance under the tree. After years alone, Daniel Diaz is finally ready to shake up his orderly, solitary life. He's about to leave for a cozy Christmas getaway when he gets the call from the ER that his former stepbrother has been admitted with a concussion and a broken hand—and Cole put him down as his emergency contact. Why the hell would he do that? Daniel barely knows the guy. But Cole has no one else to look after him and strict doctor's orders not to be left alone. So, fine, Daniel will bring him along on vacation... Features former stepbrothers reconnecting as adults, sexy hot-tub shenanigans, Christmas feels, and of course a happy ending. Santa Daddy—Mall Santas aren’t supposed to be hot! Hunter Adams is still a virgin, can’t find a real job, and has no clue what to do with his life. In desperation, he returns to his humiliating old job as an elf at the Santa's Village. The Santa on the job is an unexpectedly sexy lumberjack, twice Hunter's size and age. He’s grumpy and intimidating, but he makes Hunter feel very naughty.When a surprise blizzard traps them alone on Nick’s isolated tree farm, Nick’s daddy instincts kick in... Features an age gap, steamy mm first times, daddy role-playing and light spanking, and of course a happy ending. Where the Lovelight Gleams—Will co-stars take their romance offscreen this Christmas? Actor Ryan Drake is pining. He may get to kiss gorgeous Cary Holloway on the set of their hit sci-fi TV show, but he knows it’ll never happen in real life. Charming Cary has a starlet girlfriend, and despite their sizzling onscreen chemistry, he and Ryan are just friends. Right? Then Cary accepts Ryan’s invite to spend the holiday with his family in Canada. Little does Ryan know, Cary’s coming to terms with his bisexuality and deep attraction to his co-star... Features delicious pining, sexual awakening, snowball fights, cozy holiday cheer, and of course a happy ending. Grab these swoony and spicy holiday romances now—available together in digital and print for the first time!

The Christmas Secret: A BWWM Holiday Romance

The Christmas Secret: A BWWM Holiday Romance
Author: Peyton Banks
Publisher: RNB Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 55
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

There’s no place like home for the holidays... When her best friend comes home for the holidays, there is something different about him. Gracie Logan had been best friends with Harris since they were in junior high. Growing up, he had been the popular guy in town who all the women swooned over. And she had been stuck in the friend category forever. Keeping her lips sealed about her crush, she decided to continue being the one thing he needed most—a friend. Harris Bates was home for the holidays. One look at Gracie and knew he could no longer fight what he had known for years. She was the one for him. Sparks began to fly, and they can’t ignore the intense attraction between them. Will they act on what is brewing between them? One thing they both knew was that nothing will ever be the same again. The Christmas Secret is a steamy, holiday BWWM romance. For readers who love sexy, friends to lovers romance, this is for you. This short novella is reserved for mature readers only.

The Romance Writer's Bible

The Romance Writer's Bible
Author: Sergio Rijo
Publisher: SERGIO RIJO
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

If you're a romance writer struggling to come up with fresh ideas for your next love story, "The Romance Writer's Bible: 1250 Prompts to Inspire Your Next Love Story" is the perfect tool to help spark your creativity. This comprehensive guide features 1250 prompts that cover a wide range of romantic sub-genres, providing endless possibilities to create unique and captivating love stories. The prompts are designed to help you brainstorm ideas, develop characters, and plot out your story arc. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, "The Romance Writer's Bible" is an essential resource that will help you craft engaging and satisfying love stories. The book is written by a team of experienced romance writers who understand the genre and what readers are looking for in a great romance. In addition to the prompts, the book also includes tips and advice on how to write effective romance novels, including how to create believable characters, build romantic tension, and write compelling dialogue. The tips and advice are practical and actionable, providing you with the tools you need to craft engaging and successful romance novels. "The Romance Writer's Bible: 1250 Prompts to Inspire Your Next Love Story" covers a wide range of sub-genres, including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, romantic suspense, regency romance, erotic romance, Christian romance, LGBTQ+ romance, romantic comedy, young adult romance, second chance romance, military romance, sports romance, multicultural romance, medical romance, Amish romance, time-travel romance, gothic romance, inspirational romance, cowboy romance, small-town romance, billionaire romance, Cinderella romance, and holiday romance. In summary, "The Romance Writer's Bible: 1250 Prompts to Inspire Your Next Love Story" is an indispensable resource for any romance writer looking to take their craft to the next level. With its comprehensive collection of prompts, tips, and advice, this book will help you unleash your creativity and write romance novels that will captivate readers.

Making Sense of Everyday Life

Making Sense of Everyday Life
Author: Susie Scott
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0745658458

This accessible, introductory text explains the importance of studying 'everyday life' in the social sciences. Susie Scott examines such varied topics as leisure, eating and drinking, the idea of home, and time and schedules in order to show how societies are created and reproduced by the apparently mundane 'micro' level practices of everyday life. Each chapter is organized around three main themes: 'rituals and routines', 'social order', and 'challenging the taken-for-granted', with intriguing examples and illustrations. Theoretical approaches from ethnomethodology, Symbolic Interactionism and social psychology are introduced and applied to real-life situations, and there is clear emphasis on empirical research findings throughout. Social order depends on individuals following norms and rules which are so familiar as to appear natural; yet, as Scott encourages the reader to discover, these are always open to question and investigation. This user-friendly book will appeal to undergraduate students across the social sciences, including the sociology of everyday life, the sociology of emotions, social psychology and cultural studies, and will reveal the fascinating significance our everyday habits hold.

The Christmas Collection

The Christmas Collection
Author: Cora Buhlert
Publisher: Pegasus Pulp Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2020-12-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1005954186

Sixteen tales of Christmas by Hugo winner Cora Buhlert. Romance, cozy fantasy, murder mysteries, pulp thrillers, science fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, horror and humor – we have all that and more. Watch young people find love in the pre-holiday shopping rush at Hickory Ridge Mall, at a Christmas tree lot, on the parking lot of a shuttered outlet mall and at the one bar in town that’s open on Christmas Eve. Experience Christmas in Hallowind Cove, the permanently fog-shrouded seaside town, where strange things keep happening. Watch as Santa’s various helpers unite to depose him. Massachusetts 1695 AD: Follow apprentice witchfinder Matthew Goodson and condemned witch Grace Pankhurst, as they try to dodge both witchfinders and a creature that lives in the woods and hunts around the winter solstice. Follow Detective Inspector Helen Shepherd and her team as they investigate the death of a robber dressed as Santa Claus as well as a wave of thefts at a Christmas market. Meet Richard Blakemore, hardworking pulp author by day and the masked crimefighter known only as the Silencer by night, as he fights to save an orphanage from demolition in Depression era New York City. Watch Alfred and Bertha, an ordinary married couple, as they decorate the Christmas tree and live their marvellous twenty-first century life. No one ever expected the robot apocalypse to begin in the little town of Brighthaven. And no one ever expected it to involve murderous robot turkeys and their even more terrifying brethren, robot Santas that fire laserbeams from their eyes. Experience Christmas on the space colony of Iago Prime as well as after the end of the world. Enjoy sixteen novellas, novelettes and short stories in six genres. This is a collection of 136000 words or approx. 420 print pages. Contains the following stories: Christmas Gifts Christmas Shopping with a Broken Heart The Crappiest Christmas Ever Christmas Eve at the Purple Owl Café Driving Home for Christmas The Bakery on Gloomland Street Revolt at the North Pole The Solstice Horror A Bullet for Father Christmas Santa’s Sticky Fingers St. Nicholas of Hell’s Kitchen The Tinsel-Free Christmas Tree The Robot Turkey Apocalypse Invasion of the Robot Santas Christmas on Iago Prime Christmas after the End of the World

How to Write a Bestselling Contemporary Romance

How to Write a Bestselling Contemporary Romance
Author: Just Bae
Publisher: Eric Reese
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2024-02-20
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Get your next contemporary romance on any bestseller’s list! My book, "How to Write a Bestselling Contemporary Romance," can help make that dream a reality. Packed with actionable advice, proven strategies, and book marketing tactics for writers at any stage Learn how to craft compelling contemporary love stories that readers will read over and over again and that stand the test of time Find how popular contemporary romance authors outdo their competition with every book release Whether you're penning your first contemporary romance novel or looking to elevate your existing work, this book is an invaluable resource for achieving the success of your next book launch. Let's turn your passion for romance into a celebrated career.

Valentwines

Valentwines
Author: Linda Mooney
Publisher: Linda Mooney
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2024-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1953797385

Stories included are: CHOCOLATES - The salesman was persuasive, the samples delicious, and the price was where Melvin couldn’t turn down buying a box. BUBBLE BATH - Chet decided drawing her a hot bubble bath and ordering in some Chinese food would make for a perfect night. DICE - A little love play based on a set of "romance dice" sounded like just thing to spice up their marriage. ROMANTIC MOVIE - Word on the street was that it was the perfect movie for a date night. STRAWBERRIES AND CHAMPAGNE - It was something different, which was why Lewis chose to spring this gift on Stacia. MOTEL ROOM - It was their chance to get away for the night—no kids, no worries. ROSE - He was dead broke, but fortune helped him find a way to get her the rose she wanted. DINNER OUT - They were looking forward to celebrating the holiday at the exclusive restaurant. JEWELRY - The heart-shaped earrings had to be real diamonds. BREAKFAST IN BED – Callen’s brother had a great idea, including what to fix. CARD - Travis couldn’t find one that expressed how much he really loved her. NIGHTIE - It was sheer, sexy-looking, and they had her size. PET - Hale swore they’d never have one, no matter how much his wife wanted it. GIFT CARD - Kevin was stumped on what to get his wife, until he found the perfect solution.