A chance encounter in the dark leads eighteen-year-old Daniel and the girl who stumbles across him to profess their love for each other. But this love comes with conditions: they agree it will only last one hour and it will only be make-believe. When their hour is up and the girl rushes off like Cinderella, Daniel tries to convince himself that what happened between them only seemed perfect because they were pretending it was perfect. Moments like that with girls like her don’t happen outside of fairytales. One year and one bad relationship later, his disbelief in insta-love is stripped away the day he meets Six: a girl with a strange name and an even stranger personality. Daniel soon realizes the way he pretended to feel about Cinderella and the way he really feels about Six may not be so different after all. Especially when the two loves of his life end up being one in the same. Unfortunately for Daniel, finding Cinderella doesn’t guarantee their happily ever after…it only further threatens it.

Tired of waiting around for true love, Cindy — a young girl from the Farrington Kingdom whose father died years ago, decides to take matters into her own hands. King Caspian II organises a ball for his son and invites every eligible woman in the Kingdom, meaning Cindy's invited too. The trouble is, her stepmother, Ida, rips Cindy’s dress to shreds and forbids her to attend the ball. Cindy trips over a drunken woman of the night who's blessed with extraordinary magic. She transforms Cindy's tattered dress into a beautiful ball gown, a carriage from two beggars and sends her on her way. But the Prince doesn’t catch her attention, instead it’s King Caspian himself who lures her into his bed. After a night of pure passion with the King, Cindy discovers that he isn't human at all, but a vampire, hell-bent on having her in his bed again.

Bestselling Chinese American author Adeline Yen Mah weaves her authentic accounts of life in China into an absorbing novel about a Chinese girl and her vision of a previous life. After a fall, CC is whisked away to a hospital. As she drifts in and out of consciousness, she is haunted by vivid dreams that seem strange—yet somehow familiar. Thus begins CC’s emotional journey back to a privileged life lived eight hundred years ago during the Song dynasty. CC is the daughter of a wealthy and influential man, but she finds herself drawn to a poor orphan boy with a startling ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. As the relationship between these two young people deepens, the transforming power of art and romantic love comes into conflict with the immovable rules of Chinese society. This stunning fantasy adventure novel, inspired by China’s most famous painting, Along the River at the Qing Ming Festival, tells the story of a friendship both tender and bold. CC’s remarkable journey reminds readers that though time moves on, art and love endure.

A sexy standalone... Seduced for a night. Taken forever. With only nine months left at Stanford, and despite being top of her law school class, Lori Havens takes leave to care for her sick mother. That means she juggles three jobs, the best of which is researcher for novelist, and syndicated columnist of "Cat Does Crime," Cat Summer. One evening after finishing up her work at Cat's apartment building, Lori has an encounter with a sexy stranger, and does something out of character. She goes home with him. The night is perfect, he's perfect, wealthy, powerful and from out of town. Morning comes, and despite their connection, Lori leaves before he finds out she's far from the equal he believes her to be. She's not a charity case and she's not after his money. She will make her own. In other words, she leaves before her prince charming finds out she's no princess.  Flash forward a few months, Lori’s mother is healing, and Cat's husband, Reese, has merged his firm with another and Lori lands an internship there, with school credit and scholarship money.. Everything is falling into place. That is until fate reveals a wicked twist of events and Lori walks into a conference room to find her new boss, Cole Brooks, one of the partners, is her one-night prince charming. One sizzling shared look across a boardroom, and it’s clear: this man is not done with her. It’s not long before Lori is informed that she’ll be working high profile cases with her one night prince charming which will require long nights and travel, starting immediately.

A charming twist to the story of Cinderella, told completely from the point of view of the Ugly Step-Sister.History is told from one person’s perspective. Sometimes they don’t get it right.Ugly Stepsister Anna has wrongly been accused of being mean and evil. Now it is time she got the opportunity to tell her side of the story.With Cinderella so perfect and wonderful, it is no wonder Anna feels ugly in comparison. Dealing with bullies, a grumpy mother and the death of her step-father, Anna is at her wits end.When the Prince’s ball approaches, Anna is told she must find a husband to save the family fortune. Attending with her sisters, the sulky Prince Charming only has eyes for Cinderella.With the burden of being the only one to unite her step-sister with the Prince, will Anna act as cupid? Or will she protect Cinderella from the arrogant Charming?Also in the Fairy Tales Retold Series:Saving RapunzelKilling Snow WhiteUgly Sleeping BeautyI Love Little RedThe Beast with no BeautyThe Fairy Tales Retold Complete Series (Save $2)

Can Nancy follow the trail of this fairy tale? Nancy and her friends are going to be in a ballet! After months of taking dance classes, Nancy, George, and Bess will perform in a ballet version of Cinderella! The Clue Crew is excited to wear fancy costumes and dance on a real stage! Nancy's friend Andrea is going to play the part of Cinderella. And she'll wear special glass slippers just like in the fairy tale! But when the glass slippers disappear, Nancy is determined to help. Can the Clue Crew uncover Cinderella's slippers before the clock strikes show time?

Continuing where Dirty Rich Cinderella Story left off... Get ready for a steamy honeymoon, and a heart-stopping welcome home for Cole and Lori! The unexpected is about to happen and while Lori has faced the demons of her past, she and Cole will face those of his past now. DIRTY RICH READING ORDER Dirty Rich One Night Stand (Cat & Reese book one) Dirty Rich Cinderella Story (Lori & Cole book one) Dirty Rich Obsession (Reid & Carrie book one) Dirty Rich Betrayal (Mia & Grayson book one) Dirty Rich Cinderella Story: Ever After (Lori & Cole book two) Dirty Rich One Night Stand: Two Years Later (Cat & Reese book two) Dirty Rich Obsession: All Mine (Reid & Carrie book two) Dirty Rich Secrets (Ashley's story) **

Fifteen short stories, featuring Cinderella Shoes, Analog, Cast, and Traveled Time.Cinderella Shoes contains 15 short stories, including the titular story.Stiletto: An exotic dancer struggles to make a living after encountering a murder-in-progress on the job.Cast: The world is increasingly run by robots, which grow increasingly human.Analog: An ex-Air Force pilot subsists after a weapon disables all modern technology.Weakness: Sergeant Ruocco hanged himself.My Beloved's Eyes: We leave pieces of ourselves with our loved ones- sometimes literally. Reformatory: A juvenile delinquent and her roommate mature in the aftermath of a devastating assault.Capricorn: A man wrecks his life and chases fairy tales, while dealing with his young daughter's impending illness.Behav: Future terrorists recruit a past terrorist.Death Echoes: A detective communes with the dead to close their unsolved cases.Traveled Time: A man examines his life and choices, with the advent of time travel.Genetic Memory: A dog confronts his owner after gaining the ability to speak and reason.Darling, Wendy, M.A.: A girl saves her brothers from their abusive father by masquerading as a gang leader. From a 2009 series of shorts reexamining classic heroines.Eponine: Following her near-death in the streets of Paris, a young woman witnesses the birth of feminism and the industrialization of Europe. From a 2009 series of shorts reexamining classic heroines.Dorothy: Her fantasy was undoubtedly much happier than the reality of her injuries. From a 2009 series of shorts reexamining classic heroines.Cinderella Shoes: A man discovers a new side of himself after acquiring women's clothing.

From event planner...To belle of the ball!Organizing a charity gala on the glamorous French Riviera is a dream come true for event planner Marie. And then she realizes she'll be working with single dad—and handsome prince—Zander! Marie has never felt she truly belonged anywhere, least of all alongside royalty, but Zander soon sweeps her into his world of toddlers and tiaras! Dare Marie believe she's found her fairy-tale ending—a family of her own?"This story is so well written, the characters are so real and alive and both such beautiful people caring, loving and understanding that they cannot help but fall in love in one of the most beautiful cities in the world...."—Goodreads on The Italian's Runaway Princess"This is such a great story filled with emotion and a sensual pull...this book has such a beautiful ending it left me with a big smile and the epilogue fabulous." —Goodreads on Her Las Vegas Wedding

Before Cinderella dropped her glass slipper . . . she was a girl ready to create! Ella, or Cinderella, as her parents fondly call her, is getting ready for a puppet-show contest when she meets an unexpected friend, Val. Val doesn't have much, but she teaches Ella how to sew. In return, Ella shares her sewing materials with Val. On the big day, the girls both put on great shows. But who will win the grand prize?

The innocent has forgotten their passion, but she's had his baby in this amnesia romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates!The blazing nights she forgot...And the billionaire who claimed her... Waking from a coma, Riot Phillips has no memory of the past year, the brooding man by her bedside claiming to be her fiancé or her baby! Kravann Valenti has been given a second chance. Riot's amnesia means a chance to rewrite his whirlwind love affair with the innocent—and get it right this time. But when Riot remembers the truth, Krav must face his darkest fears and show Riot all of him or risk losing her, their passion and their precious daughter...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

"This is a reminder of hope and possibility, of kindness and compassion, and—perhaps most salient—imagination and liberty. Through the imaginations of our childhoods, can we find our true selves liberated in adulthood?" —Chelsea Handler In her debut children's book, Rebecca Solnit reimagines a classic fairytale with a fresh, feminist Cinderella and new plot twists that will inspire young readers to change the world, featuring gorgeous silhouettes from Arthur Rackham on each page. In this modern twist on the classic story, Cinderella, who would rather just be Ella, meets her fairy godmother, goes to a ball, and makes friends with a prince. But that is where the familiar story ends. Instead of waiting to be rescued, Cinderella learns that she can save herself and those around her by being true to herself and standing up for what she believes. Rebecca Solnit is the author of more than twenty books...

There’s no glass slipper in this fairytale—just a damsel in distress, a bag of cash, and a whole lot of dead bodiesReporter Ted Lindsay is trying to forget his ex-wife, and New York City’s tough streets are just what the doctor ordered. They’re also filled with alluring women, but only one catches Ted’s eye. Cinderella Sims is not only beautiful, she’s on the run and she needs Ted’s help. She’s got a bag full of cash and some very angry people staking out her apartment. Before long Ted’s forgotten his heartbreak and is launched into the dark streets of crime with Cindy at his side.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lawrence Block, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from his personal collection, and a new afterword written by the author.From Publishers WeeklyOriginally titled $20 Lust and published under the pseudonym Andrew Shaw by Nightstand in 1961, this early Block novel has its quirky charms. As the MWA Grandmaster explains in the Lawrence Block Bibliography: 1958¤1993, "much of the work in question was bad, and categorically so... in the early sixties I wrote a soft core sex novel every month, designed to titillate but not to inflame, with a requisite sex scene in every chapter." Strip away the requisite sex scenes and one is left with a dark, clever crime story that shows Block's emerging strengths: good storytelling, a bright sense of humor and more than a few flashes of good writing. Ted Lindsay, a reporter for the Louisville Times, loses his wife to another man, then to a fatal accident. He relocates to New York in order to get a new start. He's unsuccessful until he sees "the girl." The girl turns Ted's life upside down, setting him on a path of treacherous lies, deceptions and dangers as they try to outwit the gang that's after her. The sex scenes, mild by today's more graphic standards, are more likely to amuse than titillate. Readers who have not yet discovered the joys of Block - bookseller/thief Bernie Rhodenbarr, PI Matthew Scudder, hitman John Keller, etc. - should skip this one. But established Block fans should enjoy this peek at the author's obscure apprentice work and be grateful that he moved on to create better books.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. From BooklistTed Lindsay settles for a numbing routine while he heals from a painful marital breakup. Then he meets a woman who can make him forget his ex-wife, and life is once again filled with desire and passion. Cinderella Jones is on the run from a gang that pulled a casino scam to the tune of fifty large. While they were congratulating themselves, she ran off with the booty. She is willing to trade half the money and her body for Ted's help. They escape across the country, making frequent stops for passionate 1950s-style volcanic release sex. That's important because this is one of current best-selling author Block's early learn-the-trade, pay-the-bills sex novels. It predates his Matt Scudder and Bernie Rhodenbarr series, but readers will recognize the noir sensibility, the subtle humor, the surprisingly complex characters, and the relentless advancement of the plot. The release of this 40-year-old quickie is more of a curiosity than a publishing event, but it will attract considerable interest from Block's devoted readership. And, dated or not, it's still a pretty good crime caper. Wes LukowskyCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

All this Fortune ever wanted: to carry on his name! Wealthy rancher Barrington "Bear" Fortune wants only one thing: an heir to continue his legacy. And when unlikely sparks ignite between him and housekeeper Morgana Wells, he's consumed by a wild idea: the feisty beauty's the perfect candidate to be the mother to his baby! But Morgana's got reasons of her own for her insatiable curiosity about all things Fortune, and despite the undeniable attraction between her and Bear, being part of their family line sure isn't one of them... Or is it? From Harlequin Fortunes of Texas: Book 1: Fortune's Baby Claim by Michelle MajorBook 2: Fortune in Name Only by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: Expecting a Fortune by Nina CrespoBook 4: Fortune's Lone Star Twins by Teri WilsonBook 5: Worth a Fortune by Nancy Robards ThompsonBook 6: Fortune's Convenient Cinderella by Makenna Lee

December In The Brooding Sicilian's Castle...Spending the holidays with the man who broke her heart is Monet’s worst nightmare. But when commanding Marcu’s children urgently need a nanny, she can’t refuse. Landing back in his aristocratic world, where free-spirited Monet never belonged, is bittersweet torture…Marcu doesn’t anticipate his overly ordered life being disrupted by the enchanting woman Monet’s become. Duty has always dictated his actions, making Monet, with her infamous family history, strictly forbidden. But when their long-simmering passion burns intensely enough to melt the snow, will Marcu finally claim his Christmas Cinderella…?

Will their fairy tale last past midnight? From reader favorite Niobia Bryant...He's a man used to getting what he wants.Then he meets her...Gabriel Cress is heir to his family's restaurant empire—and is expected to behave as such. Not seduce the housekeeper. But beneath Monica Darby's shy exterior is a siren who makes the jaded New Yorker burn for more. But when Gabe's meddling family and a surprise inheritance raise doubts he can't ignore, will the clock strike twelve on their budding affair?From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.

The Italian billionaire's vow:She'll be his wife!Alessio Palvetti will do anything to bring his young nephew into the family business. To secure his heir, he'll use his incredible chemistry with the boy's legal guardian, Beth Hardingstone, and command her to marry him! For Alessio, the Palvetti empire always comes first, but all orphaned Beth has ever wanted is to matter to someone. Will their intensely passionate marriage be enough for this innocent Cinderella?Fall in love with this Cinderella story...Cinderella Seductions miniseriesBook 1 — A Cinderella to Secure His HeirBook 2 — The Greek's Pregnant Cinderella"It's a lovely romance, and I'm looking forward to reading Orla's story next!" —Harlequin Junkie on The Sicilian's Bought Cinderella"Smart's masterful hand draw Aislin and Dante in at times hilarious, at times heart-wrenching, at times, incredibly sexy,...

Her Shocking Announcement Will Alter His Life–Forever!Compassionate waitress Skye O'Hara has imagined this moment. It's her chance to finally tell imposing Lazaro Sanchez that their unexpected and intense passion had consequences. Skye is determined to prevent her son from experiencing the chaos of her own childhood. But what can she expect from a playboy billionaire?When she confronts him with the truth at an exclusive gala, their still-sizzling connection hits her like a thunderbolt. And what Lazaro says to her next is even more outrageous than her own confession…

When taking a risk...is worth the wait!Life hasn't been too kind to billionaire Sebastian Delfont or the intriguing woman he's hired to organize his mansion in London's prestigious Chelsea. Kitty Clements may be cautious and closed to love, yet she can't help noticing there's more to this reluctant billionaire than his intoxicating charm suggests. But after all their heartbreak, are they both ready to take another chance? "Sparks fly and passion flared. From Bridal Designer to Bride is an emotional roller coaster of a read. Author Kandy Shepherd tenderly weaved this story together and brought it alive on the pages. Highly recommended for all readers of romance."-Goodreads "Their Royal Baby Gift is enchanting, charming, and utterly romantic. It's been a while since I've read a Harlequin Romance and this reminded me how much I love them and how I should read more of them. They are so heartwarming. They fill my heart and soul...

An enchanted evening with a stranger leaves him wanting more...A gift money can't buy...Super-rich rancher Jordan Taylor has it all—except someone to share his life with. What he really wants for Christmas is to win the heart of Camilla Sanchez, the hardworking waitress he met at a charity ball. Camilla thinks they are too different to make it work, but Jordan is determined to prove her wrong. She grants him his wish: three weeks to convince her he is worthy of her love. Perhaps this will be the holiday that changes everything...From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Montana Mavericks: What Happened to Beatrix?Book 1: In Search of the Long-Lost Maverick by Christine RimmerBook 2: The Cowboy's Comeback by Melissa SenateBook 3: The Maverick's Baby Arrangement by Kathy DouglassBook 4: The Cowboy's Promise by Teresa SouthwickBook 5: His Christmas Cinderella by...

Is the woman behind the mask the one this rancher's been waiting for? Find out in LaQuette's installment of the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals series.One dance. One kiss.One unexpected twist. After a stunning makeover, Dr. Zanai James barely recognizes herself. The reserved, no-nonsense therapist even dared to kiss rancher Jayden Lattimore in the middle of the dance floor. Though a mask had hidden her identity, Jayden tracks down his mysterious Cinderella, claiming he can't forget her. But Zanai isn't sure about the motives of a dashing man like Jayden, who's never looked twice at her before. With their meddling families causing all kinds of trouble, will Zanai finally go after what she really wants?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You'll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals...

An overnight heiress meets the man of her dreams—and her newfound family's worst nightmare. Discovering she's a member of Manhattan's most famous retail dynasty has given Emma Stewart a place to belong. Meeting a seductive stranger makes her rags-to-riches transformation complete. But British-born heir Daniel Stone is secretly carrying out revenge against her new family. Now the clock is ticking down to midnight on their secret affair...

USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon Kendrick brings scandalous secrets and tantalizing seduction under the stars for this Cinderella virgin! A night under the Greek sky... with a seriously sexy stranger! Marnie Porter craves an escape from the long hours at the luxury spa in Greece where she's working to help support her sister. And she may just have found it with one devastatingly handsome man—unaware he's billionaire businessman Leonidas Kanonidou! Cynical Leon believes it's better to keep his distance from innocent Marnie, yet discovering that his Cinderella needs urgent financial help prompts him to make a proposition. One with mutual benefits, including exploring her unleashed passion even as it threatens to incinerate his barriers...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Will this Cinderella be willing to cross the line in order to claim her prince? Find out what happens in the latest Harlequin Romance by Ruby Basu.The man Cinderella wants......is the prince she can't have! As conservator Priya starts her first day at the palace on Adysara, the excitement of landing her dream project still hasn't faded! But it's Prince Rohan's unexpected offer to be her tour guide that truly has her heart racing. While visiting the island's caves and murals, she can't ignore how he makes her feel... Yet Rohan is duty bound to "marry well." Is a forbidden fling with the off-limits prince a line she's willing to cross?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

A young woman wakes in a hospital room. What happened to her and why is a mystery. Is she victim or murderer?The young woman has been badly injured in a fire and has amnesia. But what happened to her? Is she Mi, Micky or Michèle, or Do, Dominique? As she struggles to rebuild her identity, she starts to recall the crime that was committed and the house on the French Riviera. She remembers the rich heiress and the faithful friend – but which is she?|Described as 'utterly captivating' by The Guardian, Japrisot's murder mystery is a tale of identity and memory set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera. 'A brilliant story.' Evening Standard A young woman wakes in a hospital room. What happened to her and why is a mystery. Is she victim or murderer? The young woman has been badly injured in a fire and has amnesia. But what happened to her? Is she Mi, Micky or Michèle, or...

From his housekeeper......to Her Royal Highness?In this A Crown by Christmas story, reeling from the revelation that he's not the rightful heir to his country's throne, Crown Prince Luca Valenti heads to the mountains to find his long-lost sister before scandal erupts. Snowbound with enchanting, down-to-earth housekeeper Imogen Albright, Luca's learning there's more to life than royal duty. As the snow melts, Christmas at the palace beckons...but will Luca make this Cinderella his royal bride?A Crown by Christmas trilogyBook 1 — Cinderella's Prince Under the MistletoeLook out for the next book, coming soon:Book 2 — Soldier Prince's Secret Baby Gift"...the scenes are so amazing...Ms. Colter's writing style is one you will want to continue to read. This is a story that...leaves you wanting more."— Harlequin Junkie on His Convenient Royal Bride"I loved this heart warming...read. I was able to...

"I don't believe in fairy tales. But I do believe in the evil that my step-sisters once were. The three of us work for the same company: Graysson Publicity. They as executives and I ... far from being one.Mona, my best friend wanted to be the Fairy Godmother for one night.My sisters will hate me if they find out and Mr. G also finds out that: one, I am not a model, and two ... that I am the girl who cleans the floor of his company."A different romantic comedy, in which you will suffer, laugh and come back to believe in love after dark.

The sheikh is about to discover his stand-in wife is pregnant with his child... Drama abounds in this pregnancy romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham!From substitute bride... To carrying the royal heir! For her family's sake, penniless Tatiana Hamilton must marry Prince Saif after his original bride, her cousin, disappears. At least the ice-cold sheikh promises to end their sham marriage quickly. Until, on their opulent honeymoon, their simmering chemistry grows too hot to ignore...and Tati discovers she's pregnant! Saif closed his heart when his mother abandoned him. He'll never do the same to his own child! But as he opens his mind to fatherhood, can brooding Saif also open himself to a relationship as real as their unstoppable passion?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Heirs for Royal Brothers books:Book 1: Cinderella's Desert...

Secret In Her BedTina Alexander wanted her wealthy playboy neighbor gone–he was too much of a distraction for the normally straitlaced good girl. But Reid Danforth, one of Savannah's most eligible bachelors, had other plans for the curvy beauty–and most of them included teaching Tina all the ways a man could please a woman...over and over again.But passion had a price. If word spread, their scandalous affair would ruin both their reputations. They found heaven in each other's arms, but if their interfering families found out, there would be hell to pay....Dynasties: The DanforthsA Family 0f Prominence...Tested By Scandal, Sustained By Passion!

Nobody can discover the truth about this sexy, forbidden fling. Brooding billionaire Ari Callisthenes, heir to a Greek shipping line, goes undercover as a regular Joe passenger on one of his own cruise ships to find out why it's underperforming. His standards are impossibly high and he isn't willing to leave anything to chance but unexpected chemistry with a sexy cocktail waitress has him reassessing his priorities. And his rules.Australian Kelsey Armitage lets her guard down for the first time in a long time. Romance with the mysterious passenger is strictly forbidden but for once Kelsey is prepared to break all the rules....and have a lot of fun doing it.Ari's subterfuge puts everything that Kelsey has worked for at risk. Can she ever forgive the tycoon for his deception?

It's a big day for Britain's Royal Family . . .It's weird to be part of a family where the death of a beloved member means a huge international ceremony as the heir officially takes over.It's even weirder when a new monarch means big changes for my own little family.I thought that after being a duchess and princess-by-marriage for over five years, I was ready for anything that came my way. But I wasn't prepared to lose our Queen, our beloved Granny–and I definitely didn't expect how my world would turn upside down when the King hints at drastic shifts in how the family works.On Coronation Day, I'm filled with apprehension and worry about the future. Nicky and I have some major decisions to make . . . and those choices could mean this Anti-Cinderella's world is about to turn upside down.Again.

Ella's childhood is a happy one: she has loving parents, plenty of fields and meadows to explore, and lots of kind animal friends to play with. A sweet child, Ella warms the hearts of all who meet her. And her home is a wonderful place, the perfect little kingdom for a joyful family.But when tragedy strikes, Ella's happy home turns into one filled with sadness and cruelty. Will Ella be able to hold onto her kindness and courage through it all?

Wife In The Mail...If diehard bachelor Tyler Fortune was being forced by his parents to marry, he'd darned well do it on his own terms–even if it meant securing a bride through a dating service! Mousy Julie Parker seemed the perfect candidate. In return for becoming his wife, all the shy librarian wanted was a baby. And Tyler thought marriage wouldn't change his life much at all. Until his sweet bride had a glamorous makeover and they got down to making a baby the old-fashioned way...Fortune's Children: The Grooms: Meet The Fortune Grooms–Five Heroic Men Who Perpetuate A Family Legacy Greater Than Mere Riches!

65 pages / 12,649 wordsCinderella made a vow to her mother, before her mother tragically passed away on midwinter's day. Ella had sworn to watch over her father and care for him. But then her father had married anew. Her stepmother and two stepsisters took sharp delight in causing Ella grief from morn to eve. They bullied her, called her Cinderella, and treated her as little more than a slave in65 pages / 12,649 wordsCinderella made a vow to her mother, before her mother tragically passed away on midwinter's day. Ella had sworn to watch over her father and care for him. But then her father had married anew. Her stepmother and two stepsisters took sharp delight in causing Ella grief from morn to eve. They bullied her, called her Cinderella, and treated her as little more than a slave in her own home. It took all of Ella's courage to swallow the insults and to honor her word.Now the crown prince had returned home from the battlefront, and a ball was announced to celebrate his arrival. All eligible young women from the entire kingdom were invited to attend.Ella had but one desire left. To see the king's gardens one last time before she fled home. It would be a final way to commemorate her beloved mother before considering her vow's terms to be complete.She had no idea what waited her on that arched stone bridge ...* * *Cinderella - A Retelling with Strength and Courage is Book 1 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The series honors the original intention of the Grimm Fairy Tales - to present women of strength and courage tackling challenges which seemed insurmountable. With each new book a new heroine is interwoven into the story. The series sequence leads up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up. Half of all author's proceeds benefit battered women's shelters.I publish my books one at a time to get feedback and suggestions as I go. If you prefer to read your stories complete, you are welcome to wait until the sequence is complete and then buy the box set. Either way, you support the cause!I have been working on these stories for many years. As fairy tales are so integral to so many young girls' lives, it was critical for me to do my very best to present each heroine in a way which honored her strength and showcased her ability to stand on her own. I feel strongly that no woman should ever sit around waiting for a man to "rescue" them. They should not endure abusive behavior in the hopes that a man will change or magically become that prince.Be the change you wish to see in the world.

All that's missing is the glass slipper... High school teacher and aspiring artist Ginny Sanders knows she is not Draper Fortune's type. Content to admire her fabulous and flirty new neighbor from a distance, she is stunned when he asks her out. What would the superwealthy, superhandsome Fortune want with her? Draper is charmed by the sensitive teacher, but when he learns why she doesn't date, he must decide if he can be the man she needs...From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Fortunes of Texas: The Wedding GiftBook 1: Their New Year's Beginning by Michelle MajorBook 2: A Soldier's Dare by Jo McNallyBook 3: Anyone But a Fortune by Judy DuarteBook 4: Cinderella Next Door by Nancy Robards ThompsonBook 5: A Fortune in the Family by Kathy DouglassBook 6: Finding Fortune's Secret by Allison Leigh

Her deal with the tycoon from her past will save her from destitution! Discover this thrilling revenge romance from Emmy Grayson.The boss rarely forgives... And he never forgets! Under her father's ironclad influence, heiress Alexandra Moss was forced to shatter Grant Santos's heart to save his promising future. Now their positions are reversed. She's penniless and working every waking hour...and he's a legendary Manhattan CEO whose signature she needs on a business-saving contract! Grant hires Alexandra to exact ice-cold vengeance. Except every glance is still red-hot! Being burned twice is not part of his plan... This time, when their passion becomes irresistible, Grant plans to be the one in control!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

What would you give to be the belle of the ball?Katie Jo McAllister never considered herself a prim and fussy sort of gal. Men are more likely to ask her help in chopping down a tree than taking a turn on the dancefloor. But when Katie Jo stands up with her friend, Ciara O'Rourke, at her wedding, all gussied up, suddenly every man in miles is angling for an introduction. Even the area's most eligible bachelor, Harry Yeager, who has ignored her for months, comes calling. It's enough to give even a strong gal a case of the vapors!After being orphaned young and passed around among relatives, Harry Yeager is determined to start his own family. He has the claim, the cabin, and the income to support a wife and children. In an area with eight bachelors to every unmarried woman, finding the wife has proven problematic. But the sweet-natured Katie Jo McAllister just might be the perfect bride to rule beside him in his little frontier kingdom.When danger comes...

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. "You're not his kind of girl!"A gloriously romantic Mediterranean cruise, and a new wardrobe! It seemed like a dream come true to Janie. And so was her dream of Prince Charming. Paul Cortes, the handsome, famous Spanish bullfighter, seemed to be falling in love with her.But David McNab insisted that the dream was impossible. "Like calls to like, Janie," he said. "And you're not like him–you're like me!"Could David possibly be right?

The Society ladyAnd the return of her first love...Part of Scandalous Australian Bachelors. When widow Lady Francesca attends a masquerade ball, she's shocked to meet Ben Crawford again. She'd loved him once, before her awful marriage, before he'd been transported to Australia as a convict. Ben is now a wealthy landowner, and his contempt of her burns almost as strong as their attraction. She knows he believes she betrayed him—so she must put the past right, before it's too late...Scandalous Australian Bachelors miniseriesBook 1 — Courting the Forbidden DebutanteBook 2 — Reunited with His Long-Lost Cinderella Book 3 — coming soon!"She immerses readers in the world and scandals of the ton with realistic settings, authentic dialogue and twists and turns that keep the action moving."— RT Book Reviews on An Earl to Save Her Reputation"Laura Martin has penned...

Her fairy tale is lasting long after midnight!It's time for this matchmakerTo take the prize for herself!Molly Orton has loved Zeke Dawson since middle school. And now that he's her new boss, the scrappy single mom is ready to make her move. Except Zeke wants Molly to set him up with her knockout best friend! Molly knows if Zeke spends more time with her and her adorable baby, he'll see what love really looks like. All this plain Jane needs is a little Cinderella magic...From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Dawson Family RanchBook 1: For the Twins' SakeBook 2: Wyoming Special DeliveryBook 3: A Family for a WeekBook 4: The Long-Awaited Christmas WishBook 5: Wyoming Cinderella

From impoverished governess......to wealthy heiressGoverness Leah Thame learns she's inherited a fortune the day her employer, the enigmatic Earl of Dolphinstone, returns from abroad. They share an instant connection, but in order to claim her inheritance, Leah must resign and find a husband. The guarded widower offers a convenient marriage to stop her leaving, but Leah refuses. She won't marry the man who's captured her heart unless there's a chance of her love being returned...From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Lady Tregowan's WillBook 1: The Rags-to-Riches Governess

An imperfect proposal...But a perfect match?Major James Rossington, Viscount Austerfield, survived Waterloo, but can he survive the season as London's most eligible bachelor? Convinced his battle scars make him unlovable, and to escape society's matchmakers, Ross proposes a wedding in name only to shy, sensible Carenza Bettridge. Liberated from her cruel stepmother and bullying half sisters, she blossoms into a confident, altogether desirable woman. He promised Carenza a convenient marriage but inconveniently finds himself wanting more...From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Bears + BBWs + BBQ + BDSM = Too Hot To Handle!The last thing that the curvy Quincy sisters expect is to meet their rivals, the Scoville brothers, in the flesh at the reading of their grandfather’s will. What the heck are a bunch of Norwegian billionaires doing at a fair in the middle of Texas? Planning a corporate takeover, of their family’s hot sauce company, The Quincy Hot Sauce Co. These shifters have another thing coming if they think that these BBWs are about to give up their family’s recipes without a fight, and the eldest Quincy and Scoville siblings become arch rivals…with an undeniable primal attraction to one another that they can’t explain.Hot sauce hotties and ice-cold shifters…What the heck do a bunch of Nordic polar bear shifters know about running an American hot sauce company? Well…more than meets the eye. With a history tracing back from before the East India Company, all the way to the Silk Road and the Viking Age, these shifters know everything there is to know about the spice trade. What they don’t know is how to woo a mate. That’s right, from the moment that the eldest Scoville brother, Herbert ‘Herb’ Scoville, sees the curvy heir to the Quincy Sauce Company, Alice ‘Allie Penny’ Quincy, he knows that this firebrand is a special woman. Herb loves the hunt, and he’s never failed to catch his prey…but Alice is no ordinary woman. She’s as saucy as her family’s hot sauce, and she’s not going to give up the recipes to the sauces that Herb claims her grandfather stole from his that easily. When Alice suggests a cook-off at the Bright Star County Fair, it’s on. Herb’s got his eye on the prize…and the trophy doesn’t look half bad either.Just who does this billionaire think he is, turning Alice on like a propane grill…From the moment Alice sees Herb, she knows he’s everything she doesn’t want in a man. He’s pompous, gets what he wants, how he wants, and he’s competitive to a fault…so why does she feel a link to him that she just can’t ignore? His steely grey eyes remind her of a night filled with masks, ballgowns, ratty sneakers…and neck ties and belts wrapped around her wrists and the bedposts of a certain hotel room, in a certain city, on a certain night that seems to be so far in the past that it might as well be a fairy tale. Herb looks just as good in a custom tailored European suit as he does shirtless, handling a grill with a finesse that nearly rivals hers, but this polar has more than just a hot body to offer. The only thing hotter than their sauces is their banter, but Alice’s heart belongs to another…a shifter whose name she doesn’t even know. Can she learn to let go of her past, or does Fate want her to keep nursing a broken heart? Will Herb take away Alice’s pain…or will he take away her grandfather’s legacy?Small towns and billionaires don’t mix like tea and lemonade…These billionaires have never been denied anything before, solving every problem with a credit card or check, but to earn the trust of the curvy and saucy sisters, they’re going to have to earn the love of their small town. Instead of using what’s in their wallets, they’ll have to use what’s in their hearts. Can the Quincy Sisters hot sauce melt their cold Nordic hearts, or will they have to heat them up in the bedroom? These shifters are going to have to learn their lesson the hard way, the hot way, the spicy way...if they have any chance at all of understanding The Feminine Mesquite.

Enjoy this hot and sexy contemporary romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins.His until midnight. Will she wear his crown?Sopi is exhausted! With Prince Rhys Charlemaine staying nearby, the luxury spa she calls home is overflowing with aspiring princesses! It's frantic...until working all hours leads to a late-night encounter with charismatic Rhys himself...Untouched Sopi gives herself one chance to feel like a princess in Rhys's arms. She knows it cannot go further, until Rhys stuns her with his convenient proposal! He promises exquisite pleasure, but Sopi has seen the man behind his royal mask—dare she believe he wants her for more than desireFrom Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

The maid has a secretAnd it's getting harder to hide!Isla McBain's affair with Rafe Angeleri was meant to be temporary, a chance to explore their passionate connection—but now she's carrying the famous hotelier's baby! This pregnancy will make headlines, but no one can know. Isla can't risk anyone digging into her heartbreaking past and ruining Rafe's impeccable reputation.After learning about her pregnancy, Rafe is intent on sweeping her away to Sicily and marrying her! Isla is tempted beyond desire, but dare she step into the spotlight as Mrs. Angeleri?

Cinderella's fling......with the prince!In this Fairytale Brides story, party planner Emilia Clayton once believed meeting handsome strangers in secret palace gardens only happened in fairytales. Until her latest job leads her to embark on a fling with mysterious Ren. Unbeknown to her, Ren's actually Arch Duke Laurent, ruler of Amaria! They're from different worlds, but their connection's undeniable... After years of estrangement from her family has Emilia finally found where she belongs—by Laurent's side...Fairytale Brides quartetBook 1 — Honeymooning with Her Brazilian BossBook 2 — Cinderella's Secret Royal FlingLook out for the next bookComing soon"Totally loved every page. I was hooked right into the story, reading every single word. This book has to be my new favourite. Honestly this book is most entertaining...."— Goodreads on Honeymooning with Her Brazilian Boss"...filled with...

Her shocking announcement will alter his life—forever!Compassionate waitress Skye O'Hara has imagined this moment. It's her chance to finally tell imposing Lazaro Sanchez that their unexpected and intense passion had consequences. Skye is determined to prevent her son from experiencing the chaos of her own childhood. But what can she expect from a playboy billionaire?When she confronts him with the truth at an exclusive gala, their still-sizzling connection hits her like a thunderbolt. And what Lazaro says to her next is even more outrageous than her own confession...

If The Shoe Fits…From her post in the kitchen at Maverick Manor, chef Lily Hunt feels like anything but a princess. But when lanky rancher Xander Crawford lopes into the restaurant, Lily suddenly finds herself wishing she had a magic wand. The wealthy cowboy loves her cooking but sees her as just a friend, until a makeover makes him appreciate her womanly side. Lily, however, wants a prince who loves her inside and out…

The chemistry between Cinderella and the new doc is filling the ER! Find out more in Scarlet Wilson's latest Harlequin Medical Romance.Dishy doctor to dashing duke! Following a bereavement, the last thing on nurse Skye's mind is romance. Yet the chemistry between her and new ER doc Lucas is irresistible. When a startling discovery about Lucas's past puts him in a tailspin, helping him is the perfect distraction from Skye's grief. But as the world learns he's become the latest Duke of Mercia, their growing feelings are tested... And a New Year's kiss could change everything for this spotlight-shy Cinderella!From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

She Paid Her Debt To Him... Now They're Bound By Her Italian Secret!Julienne has unfinished business with her billionaire boss, Cristiano Cassara. He saved her when she was young and penniless, and she's never forgotten his honor, charisma or lethal good looks. Securing him the deal of a lifetime, Julienne can't resist when the celebrations explode into the passion she's always dreamed of…Cristiano can't get the unexpectedly innocent Julienne out of his head. He's sure another night will cure him…until her bombshell destroys his fiercely controlled life! Because his onetime Cinderella is carrying the next Cassara heir…

Her holiday adventure to the Costa Rican rainforest wasn't supposed to involve falling for the closed-off—but undeniably gorgeous!—resort owner... Find out more in Scarlet Wilson 's fiftieth book for Harlequin, the latest story in The Christmas Pact trilogy. A bumpy start...with a fairy-tale ending? After her sheltered upbringing, Eliza's exploring her adventurous side in Costa Rica! But her dream vacation is hijacked by gorgeous, brooding resort owner Matt. Enthusiastic Eliza's determined to win him over. But, when they're stranded in a cave on Christmas Eve, she can't hide her vulnerability. Until Matt encourages her to continue grabbing life with both hands. Can she do the same for this tortured CEO?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.The Christmas PactBook 1: Mistletoe Magic in Tahiti by Kandy ShepherdBook 2: Cinderella's Costa...

Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn will adore this opposites-attract romance featuring a dashing duke, a shy bookshop owner, and a wager that will change their lives forever. Evie Harlow runs a quaint little bookshop in London, which is the biggest adventure an unmarried woman with no prospects could hope for. Until Maximillian Shaw, Duke of Westbourne, saunters into her shop with a proposition: to win a bet with his friends, he’ll turn her into the diamond of the season. The duke might be devilishly attractive, but Evie has no intention of accepting his ludicrous offer. When disaster strikes her shop, however, she’s left with little choice but to let herself be whisked into his high-society world. Always happy to help a lady in distress, Max thinks he’s saving Evie from her dull spinster’s life. He’ll help her find a husband and congratulate himself on a job well done. But as shy Evie becomes the shining star he always knew she...

He's Falling For A Princess… But She's A Commoner!A wild scheme to secure a patron for her father’s play finds Elidh Easton at a house party dressed as Italian royalty! But Elidh catches the eye of their dashing host, Sutton Keynes, who has four weeks to find a noble bride. He’d never look twice at her normally–poor, plain and untitled–but in the moment, it’s easy to imagine they have a future!

Three balls. Three sexual adventures. One true love.In the years since her husband King Charming boarded a pirate ship to "find himself", Queen Ella has ruled alone. Romantic love? It's a girlish emotion. These days, her only confidant is her steward, Sebastian.Five years is a long time to forego sexual pleasures. She's the queen, after all..shouldn't she be allowed a few indulgences? A masquerade is just the ticket to find fulfillment Charming never gave her. With Sebastian's encouragement—and a little help from a fairy godmother—Ella prepares to make some magic.The first masked stranger she dallies with gives her a taste of what she's been craving. And it's just not enough. A second ball follows. A third. Each one—and each anonymous man—sends her to new heights of sexual pleasure. And reawakens the notion that maybe, just maybe, love does not always lead to pain.Her indiscretions have not gone unnoticed. As her stepfamily makes a...

Can a festive flirtation last...After the final cracker has been pulled?Damon knows Rachel's always prioritized her family's needs above her own. But one close encounter between them changes everything... It's time for Rachel to step out of her comfort zone! Damon usually steers clear of commitment, but neither can resist indulging in a very temporary affair! Only, when the time comes, can he walk away from the captivating woman he's discovered?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Cinderellas in the SpotlightBook 1: Awakening His Shy Cinderella

The future belongs to you. Should anyone insult you, tell yourself this: I am a child of destiny who will unite East and West and change the world. After enduring abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother, Chinese Cinderella (CC) seeks refuge at a martial-arts school and joins a secret dragon society. Under the guidance of Grandma Wu, CC is introduced to the exciting world of espionage as a part of the Chinese Resistance movement. And when CC and her new comrades take on a daring mission to rescue a crew of WWII American airmen, they prove that true bravery knows no age barrier.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie brings humor and storytelling magic to this modern-day romance of a match made anywhere but in heaven—but destined for a fairy-tale ending. Daisy Flattery is a free spirit with a soft spot for strays and a weakness for a good story. Why else would she agree to the outrageous charade offered by her buttoned-down workaholic neighbor, Linc Blaise? The history professor needs to have a fiancée in order to capture his dream job, and Daisy is game to play the role. But something funny happens on their way to the altar that changes everything. Now, with the midnight hour approaching, will Daisy lose her prince, or will opposites not only attract but live happily ever after? From the Paperback edition.

Cinderella's scandalous secretTheir forbidden passion had consequences!Overwhelming. Irresistible. Off-limits. Teo de Luz was all those things to innocent Amelia. Until she attends his opulent masquerade ball, and they share a deliciously anonymous encounter! Now Amelia must tell this brooding Spaniard he's the father of her unborn child.Teo can't forget his runaway Cinderella, but discovering her true identity stuns him. His loathing of Amelia's family means he cannot dismiss her deception! He will marry her. He will claim his heir. And he'll exact a sensual revenge on Amelia, one pleasurable night at a time...

"You will go to the ball."And be seduced by a billionaire...Hotel maid Tabitha is stunned to be gifted a ticket to an elite ball hosted by Greek tycoon Giannis Basinas. It's meant to be a night of pure luxury. But this untouched Cinderella ends up in Giannis's bed—utterly pleasured! Making a hasty morning exit out the window, Tabitha expects to return to her ordinary life. Until she discovers her midnight mischief had nine-month consequences!Lose yourself in this enchanting Cinderella story...

Will she resist his scandalous proposition...Or succumb to mindless pleasure?Softhearted Gracie Jones is mortified when Rafaele Vitale finds her accidentally trespassing on his luxurious Italian estate! She can't refuse Rafe's teasing demand that she attend an exclusive party with him. From the dangerous intensity in his eyes, virgin Gracie knows she's playing with fire—after all, outrageous playboy Rafe is only promising a temporary liaison. Can she resist the power of his raw sensuality?Be seduced by this spellbinding Cinderella story!

In Sarah Price’s heartwarming Amish version of this best-loved fairytale, a hardworking, overlooked young woman is rewarded in unexpected ways . . .“Be kind and have faith.” Ella Troyer strives to abide by her mother’s final words, although life in the small Amish town of Echo Creek isn’t always easy. Her new stepmother, Linda, treats her coldly, and her two stepsisters, Drusilla and Anna, delight in gossip and laziness. After her father’s death, Ella’s stepsisters are free to attend youth singings while Ella stays at home to manage the household chores, rarely seeing another soul. Until one day, while running an errand, she has a chance meeting with a young Amish man from a nearby town. Drusilla and Anna are full of admiration for charming, affluent newcomer Johannes Wagler, and Linda hopes to ensnare him as a husband for one of her girls—while keeping Ella out of the way. As for Hannes, he longs to catch another glimpse of the mysterious young woman who can sing so sweetly and bake the most delicious pie he’s ever sampled. Now, with a little help from some unlikely sources, Ella dares to hope she might find her heart’s dearest wishes—for love, family, and a home of her own—coming true at last . . .

There may still be time.Time for Cindira to find her father.Time to save the Prince from her step-mother's trap.Time to unravel the secrets of the mysterious VR world her mother, Omala, created.Omala's code builds towers and castles, breathes life into dragons and hems skirts and bodices. It constructs grand ballrooms where you can be seen by all the right people and hidden alcoves where you will be seen by no one. It hangs curtains, bakes cakes, feeds horses, polishes marble, plays waltzes, and keeps the clocks not only running on time but running backward in time.And it is the only thing that might protect Cindira from all the dangers that await her in The Kingdom.Yes, there may still be time.But midnight is coming soon…The Cinderella Matrix is an urban fantasy twist on the classic Cinderella tale with a cyberpunk flair from the author of the Red Hood Chronicles, Kendrai Meeks. Jack into City of Cinders now and start the adventure.

I'm a walking contradiction.School principal who liberally drops the F bomb.Fiercely independent yet willing to auction myself off for charity.Serial monogamist who's down for a no-strings one-night stand.Except now I've gone from one-working-ovary to co-parent in the time it took a stick to turn blue.F. Bomb.Ian Donovan may be a richer-than-hell venture capitalist, but he's no Prince Charming ready to sweep me off my feet. Good thing I don't need him. I've been doing fine on my own for forty years, and I'm not about to start changing that now.Ultrasounds, swollen feet, midnight cravings? Bring. It. On.But why is it when you finally swear off men, you meet one who's too sexy—and determined we can make it work?

The Maid Has A Secret... And It's Getting Harder To Hide!Isla McBain’s affair with Rafe Angeleri was meant to be temporary, a chance to explore their passionate connection–but now she’s carrying the famous hotelier’s baby! This pregnancy will make headlines, but no one can know. Isla can’t risk anyone digging into her heartbreaking past and ruining Rafe’s impeccable reputation.After learning about her pregnancy, Rafe is intent on sweeping her away to Sicily and marrying her! Isla is tempted beyond desire, but dare she step into the spotlight as Mrs. Angeleri?

Can He Persuade His Cinderella... They're Meant For One Another?Billionaire Raoul Fontesquieu is starting a new life with his recently discovered son–and everything must be perfect for Alain's arrival. Enter temporary housekeeper Cami Delon! Exquisitely beautiful both inside and out, Cami enchants Raoul with her kind yet cautious nature. But will he be able to convince her that she fits perfectly into his privileged world…because she already has his heart?

A Cinderella midwife...And her dashing duke!In this London Hospital Midwives story, when Harry Beaumont, Duke of Montrose, arrives at Queen Victoria Hospital, down-to-earth midwife Esther McDonald clashes with the buttoned-up neonatal surgeon. They're from different worlds, but when Harry invites Esther to a glittering ball, she begins to see beyond his title to the man inside. Independent Esther's life has never been a fairy tale—dare she let gorgeous Harry sweep her off her feet?A London Hospital Midwives novelThe London Hospital Midwives quartetBook 1 – Cinderella and the SurgeonBook 2 – Miracle Baby for the Midwife by Tina BeckettBook 3 – Reunited by Their Secret Daughter by Emily ForbesBook 4 – A Fling to Steal Her Heart by Sue MacKay"What an absolutely adorable book! I treasured Tempted by the Hot Highland Doc by Scarlet Wilson. Everything appealed...

She's a breath of fresh country air......in his big-city life!When Jessica Winton's dream job falls into her lap, she's thrust from a small town into bustling Manhattan—and faced with tycoon Jamie Gilbert-Cooper. Her notoriously steely new boss is infamously tough to please, so Jessica's stunned when he reluctantly takes her under his wing! As she comes alive in this exciting new world, she wonders: How much of that's because of Jamie?

1 shy sister, 1 angry sister, 1 feisty sister, 1 confused prince, 1 evil stepmother. Welcome to the real fairy tale.Award winning author, Kathy L Wheeler, brings you the real fairy tale.Finding his mysterious princess by trying her glass slipper on every maiden in Chalmers Kingdom sounded like a brilliant scheme until the silly thing slid quite easily on the foot of the wrong girl. Now Prince Charming is betrothed to one batty-eyed girl without means of an escape.Cinderella is devastated when her shoe fits one of her evil stepsisters. 'Tis an unfair twist of fate. Was she destined to a life of slavery forever? But little do Cinderella and Prince Charming realize that his mother, the queen, and her twin sister (Cinderella's infamous fairy godmother), leap on the opportunity to teach Prince, impulsive decisions do not a future king make!"Sweetly Enchanting." – Double Rita Nominee, Amanda McCabe"The timeless Cinderella tale travels...

December in the brooding Sicilian's castle...Spending the holidays with the man who broke her heart is Monet's worst nightmare. But when commanding Marcu's children urgently need a nanny, she can't refuse. Landing back in his aristocratic world, where free-spirited Monet never belonged, is bittersweet torture...Marcu doesn't anticipate his overly ordered life being disrupted by the enchanting woman Monet's become. Duty has always dictated his actions, making Monet, with her infamous family history, strictly forbidden. But when their long-simmering passion burns intensely enough to melt the snow, will Marcu finally claim his Christmas Cinderella...?