contemporary romance

On Common Ground

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A woman destroyed his trust. A man destroyed her spirit. Can love assuage their pain and heal their wounded hearts?

A finalist in the Great Beginnings Contest, sponsored by the Utah chapter of Romance Writers of America, On Common Ground earned a 5-Star Readers’ Choice Award, a contest for books by indie, celebrity, and iconic authors. It also earned a 5-star Crowned Heart award qualifying it for the prestigious RONE award, InD’tale Magazine’s acknowledgment of the very best books in the indie and small publishing industries.

His marriage over and his career in jeopardy, Trevor Donaldson seeks sanctuary at the Diamond D Ranch in Arizona. After gunning down the man who shot his partner, the accusations hanging over his head, the hounding media, and his own inner turmoil keep him awake at night.

Ketra Weston sought sanctuary at the Diamond D to escape the ugly backlash she suffered after a violent assault following a Good Samaritan act went wrong. Time at the ranch promises peace and the anonymity she needs to heal.

Trevor’s distrust of women, after his failed marriage, and Ketra’s skittishness after her brutal attack, leave them both wary of the opposite sex, despite their curiosity of the other. But, everything changes when Trevor discovers that their lives are intertwined and he learns that her past might hold the key to his exoneration.

Meet Jansen Schmidt

I am an award-winning author of women’s fiction and romance. My debut novel On Common Ground was a finalist in the Great Beginnings Contest sponsored by the Utah chapter of Romance Writers of America and earned a 5-Star Readers’ Choice Award. The first two books in the Grounded Series garnered prestigious Readers’ Crown Awards from InD’Tale Magazine and The Ties That Bind, Book One in the Family Ties Series, earned the Literary Titan Gold Award.

My husband and I moved to historic Vicksburg, Mississippi in 2015, where we own and operate a lovely Victorian B&B. I never pass up a good meal or a good theater production. In my free time I enjoy cruising and trips to Disney World. I love reading romance, thrillers, mysteries, biographies and anything that’s well written and captivating.

All Because of You

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Sometimes you have to lose everything to find your happy ending.

Olivia Green has the picture-perfect life. Dating one of the most successful businessmen in New York City, living in a penthouse over Manhattan and a budding career, until one dreadful night when she discovers her future fiancé is a two-timing jerk. Left with nothing, she leaves the city to move back with her parents in the small town of Morgan’s Bay.

After his mother dropped a family bombshell on her deathbed, Shane McConnell boards a train to meet a family he didn’t know he had. What he doesn’t expect are the secrets and lies dating back to long before his father’s death. Nor can he predict the beautiful hot mess he meets on the train will find a way into his closed off heart.

Both struggling with the realities of their new lives, they unintentionally lean on each other. As their attraction builds and their undeniable chemistry explodes into passion, Shane holds onto his own secret that threatens his chance at love.

All Because of You is the start of a new steamy small-town series set in Morgan’s Bay, a seaside escape on Long Island, New York, where an unexpected meeting on a train turns into a summer romance that can lead to forever.

Meet Theresa Paolo

A Change Would Do You Better

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Meet Pinar Tarhan

Pinar Tarhan is a romcom novelist, freelance writer, and blogger. She loves creating short, escapist, and fun ensemble romances that even men can enjoy. She is also passionate about glam metal, movies, TV series, all things writing and reading, beach vacations, and traveling. She speaks 2,75 languages, and is working on her fourth romcom novel: A Change Would Do You Best, the third and last book in the A Change Would Do You Good series.
Website : https://writing.pinartarhan.com/blog/

Cole: Bachelors on Sale

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COME AND GET THIS BACHELOR ON SALE BEFORE HE’S SOLD! My name is Madison Hall and I am the most popular marriage broker in New York. I know everything about the most wanted bachelors and I will sell their every dark secret to help you make one of them yours forever. But this story isn’t about me. It’s about two people who never wanted to get in a serious relationship, not to mention with each other. The morning Cole Griffin finds a beautiful stranger in his bedroom, his far-from-fun-and-anything-romantic life turns into disaster. And so does Harlee’s. Who would have thought that renting a house would end up with a non-stop fight with its owner? Every new day will become a challenge to live through. But Cole and Harlee never give up easily. If they start a fire, they will burn down everything in their way to get what they both desire. Which in this particular case, might also become the desire to burn the sheets together… A romantic comedy that will make you laugh hard, and swoon a lot. A PERFECT READ for the fans of Christina Lauren, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward & L.J Shen! 1-Click your copy TODAY and enjoy this romantic comedy, filled with humor, slow-burn heat, and HEA!

Meet Diana Nixon

Cole is opening a series of romantic comedies packed with humor, forbidden desires, passionate kisses, sensual touches and provocative looks! It’s hypnotic, scandalous and tantalizing. It will leave you breathless and desperate for more! READ IT & LOVE IT!
Website : https://www.diana-nixon.com/

A Crack in Everything

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Evelyn was inexperienced in love until the day Dylan broke into her flat and begged her for a place to hide out. She had no idea how sheltering him that one time would change the course of everything. An intense and passionate rags to riches romance, A Crack in Everything is a book that will hold onto your heartstrings and not let go.

Meet L.H. Cosway

L.H. Cosway lives in Ireland. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favourite things in life include writing stories, food, musical comedy, and of course, books. She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.
Website : http://www.lhcoswayauthor.com

Fate Is Worth the Wait

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(A clean, comical summer romance, based on actual events)

While in New Hampshire during her summer break from teaching, Rachel accepts a part-time job as a covert consumer (secret shopper), thinking it will be a fun way to earn some extra money while also seeing the sights. However, some of her assignments turn out to be so bizarre, she doubts she will be able to complete them…because she probably will die of embarrassment first.

Still, she’s never been the type to turn down a challenge.

During one of her most humiliating assignments in a supermarket, Rachel attracts the attention of Doctor Derek Silverton, who comes to her aid, unaware she’s merely playing a role to test the store’s personnel. The problem is, she can’t explain to him what she’s really doing because one of the rules of her job is never to divulge any information about it to anyone…no matter what.

After all, it’s called “secret” shopper for a reason.

And because of this, Rachel’s budding romance with the doctor quickly turns into a complicated…mess.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This novel is based on actual events I either personally experienced or witnessed during the 10-plus years I spent working in the secret-shopper industry for three different market-research firms. The names and locations have been changed…for obvious reasons.

Meet Sally A. Breslin

Sally Breslin is a native New Englander and an award-winning, syndicated humor-columnist who has written regularly for newspapers and magazines all of her adult life. She is the author of several novels in a variety of genres, from humor and romance to science fiction.

Commanding Sia

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Separated by loss. . .reunited by duty…

When Lieutenant Ambrosia “Sia” Soto returns from an investigation into a “pilot error” case aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. James McCloud, she comes face to face with NCIS Special Agent and former lover, Christophe Vargas, the man who was involved in an F-18 Fighter Jet accident that took her brother’s life six years ago. But when another incident aboard the carrier involves the death of a senator’s son whose plane crashed into the deck on a routine training mission, she’s now required to return to the carrier with Chris in tow to face a cunning and dangerous foe. Bombarded both personally and professionally, Sia must trust her instincts and suppress the feelings that surface for her enigmatic and sexy partner.

Meet Zoe Dawson

Zoe Dawson lives in North Carolina. She discovered romance in her teens and has been spinning stories in her head ever since. Her heroes are sexy males with a disregard for danger and whether reluctant, gung-ho, or caught up in the action, show their hearts of gold.

Her imagination runs wild with romances from sensual to scorching including romantic comedy, new adult, romantic suspense, small town and urban fantasy. Look below to explore the many avenues to her writing. She believes that it’s all about the happily ever afters and always will be.

Just Shy of Paradise

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Plagued with doubt and anxiety, twenty-nine year old Lily moves to the small town of Paradise to start fresh and heal. Her life seems to be going her way with new romantic opportunities, however she quickly learns that Paradise doesn’t live up to its name when she becomes the victim of a crime. She’s dating Rob, who seems to have it all, but she finds herself also interested in Sky a Native American man who comes to her aid time and time again. However, Sky is suspected in the crime against her and all evidence points to him. Who can she trust? Just Shy of Paradise intertwines the true historical events in Shoshone and pioneer history with a contemporary story of romance, intrigue, suspense, and a touch of humor. Can generational trauma be part of our characters 150 years after a tragedy such as the Bear River Massacre? Can conflicts between pioneer settlers and the Indigenous people of Cache Valley persist in the 21st century?

Meet Carole Thayne Warburton

Carole Thayne Warburton is the author of five published novels. Her novels are character driven with mystery and suspense. Besides writing, Carole is an accomplished potter. She enjoys life in Cache Valley with family and friends.
Website : http://carolethayne.blogspot.com

The Double Date Disaster

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A heartfelt & hilarious tale about a workaholic whose blind sushi date turns into a whitewater rafting disaster that puts love at the top of her to-do list.

City girl Jennifer Page works sixteen-hour days and has little time for love. But when her best friend proposes they go on a blind double date, Jennifer doesn’t hesitate to say yes. What’s better for her overworked soul than time with her best friend, a new sushi restaurant, and a cute guy?

Outdoor adventurist Dylan Douglas is surprised when his blind date shows up for whitewater rafting dressed to the nines in high heels. Turns out the only experience she has with the outdoors is when she almost got eaten by a bear as a kid. Despite the mix-up, Jennifer continues with the date and Dylan admires her spunk.

Jennifer and Dylan have little in common, but he turns out to be fun and insightful. As they spend time together, Jennifer realizes an adventurist girl has been hiding inside her this whole time. Will their differences tear them apart or teach them that a rafting disaster can turn into the love of a lifetime?

Meet Susan Hatler

SUSAN HATLER is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, who writes humorous and emotional contemporary romance and young adult novels. Many of Susan’s books have been translated into German, Spanish, French, and Italian. A natural optimist, she believes life is amazing, people are fascinating, and imagination is endless. She loves spending time with her characters and hopes you do, too.

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Finding True Love

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Yoshio Yamada is the tall, slender, and intuitive president of the Yamada Investment Group Inc. He Finds himself in a hotel with a woman he doesn’t know. Arya Dane, a foster child trying to get away from her abusive foster parents, finds herself in the same room. Her virginity sold to the higher bidder. After a wild night of passion, Yoshio can’t forget about the woman he spent the night with. Why did this random encounter with a nameless woman mark his heart forever? He doesn’t know but tries to find the woman, but she seems to have vanished off the face of the earth. On the other side of town Arya leaves the Ono’s to begin her new life. Yoshio buries the feelings he has for her deep in his heart. Not even his massive fortune can fill the hole in his heart. Time moves on but faith has it’s own way of making things right. Meeting again under astronomic conditions, their relationship begins to blossom. However, all is not well when Yoshio’s mother hand-picks his future wife. Sora Sato has everything his mother is looking for in a daughter-in-law. Charm and personality are all Arya has to help her win over Yoshio’s mother in the battle for his heart. Will having be Yoshio’s heart be enough to win over his elitist mother, or will she lose more than she knows in the fight for the man of her dreams.

Meet Ann Lee

Ann Lee is an author of South America decent who has stories to tell and wants to share them with as many people as possible.
Website : https://m.facebook.com/cloudoceanpublishing?locale=ky_KG