Three bestselling authorsThree real-life heroinesEach of us can effect change. In our own unique ways, we can all make the world a better place. We need only to take that first step, do that first good deed and the ripple effect will be life- changing to so many. Three extraordinary women who were compelled to take that first leap and make a difference have been chosen as recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award. To celebrate their accomplishments, three bestselling authors have written short stories inspired by these real-life heroines.Sherryl Woods captures the magic of pretty dresses and first dances in Black Tie and Promises.Christina Skye's Safely Home is the story of a woman determined to help the elderly in her newly adopted community.Pamela Morsi explores how literacy and the love of reading can enrich and indeed change ... Views: 18
Steel Magnolias meets The First Wives Club in a touching and hilarious novel of friendship, love, sex, dreams, and good hair.After you've raised the kids, been widowed or divorced once or twice, or even if -- especially if -- you've been married for a few decades, you need a rest. The Ladies Farm offers relaxation, exercise, crafts classes, and a fully equipped beauty salon. This idyllic retreat set in the hills of Sydonia, Texas, is owned and operated by four friends: Pauline, the resident earth mother; Rita, the oft-married hairdresser; Della, a plain-spoken divorcee; and the younger businesswoman, Kat.When Barbara, widow of Richard -- a man who had a great love of womankind -- moves in, all hell breaks loose at the Ladies Farm. Turns out that all Richard's ex-lovers live in Texas; in fact, more than one of them resides right at the Ladies Farm.Take five women of a certain age, one piece of prime real estate, and one dead man who... Views: 18
His rebellion will be over soon.
When Chris Buckley first encountered the mysteries of creepy Solitary, North Carolina, he had little idea how far he would fall into the town’s shadows. After losing the love of his life, Chris tried to do things his way. He hunted for answers. And then he gave up trying to find them. But now Chris comes back to Solitary, knowing there’s a purpose for his being there. As he watches his place in a twisted and evil bloodline become clear, Chris waits for the last battle—and wonders who will be left when he finally makes his stand. The fourth and final book in the Solitary Tales shines light into deep darkness as Chris’s journey to Solitary comes to a dramatic close. Views: 18
Book One As a vampire, the Marquis de Sade has survived the French Revolution, the two World Wars, and the swiftly changing centuries. However, for how long can he survive the taunting and heckling of his Dominatrix mother-in-law? He bides his time with his niece and the young mortal female that is enthralled with him, while his mother-in-law finds new ways to torment him Views: 18
Alice-Miranda takes a bite out of the Big Apple! Alice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It's a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats with zoo animals and classes at Mrs Kimmel's School for Girls, right next to glorious Central Park. Her family's glamorous department store, Highton's on Fifth, has just been renovated but plans for the fabulous re-opening party are going curiously wrong. Is that why Alice-Miranda's father Hugh seems so worried? And why is her new friend Lucinda so shy about inviting Alice-Miranda home? Views: 18
Officer Molly Mullet finds the body of Rodney Faver-band manager for Country music star Trenton Wolfe-in the closet of the Solmes Music Hall with a guitar string embedded in his neck. Rodney has a long list of enemies, but it's Molly's childhood friend, Bobby Wiggins, who is fingered for the murder. Molly embarks on a mission to free Bobby and track down the real killer. Or will he find her first? Views: 18
When you're half boy, half machine, it's hard not to be a hero.Andy's just a regular kid with a normal, everyday life. Or is he? Why is a sinister scientist out to kidnap him? And who are his parents really? He's about to find out, but this superhuman secret will change everything! Views: 18
Jennifer Del Castillo has known the happiness of marriage and motherhood and has been successful in business. But she has also suffered heartbreaks. Jennifer seems to be satisfied with her life in San Antonio, Texas having been married to Roberto Del Castillo for ten years. He is a millionaire and they both enjoy the finer things in life. Jennifer has traveled around the world and she seems to have it all. Falling in love with another man is the last thing on her mind, but this is what happens to her after she finds out that her husband has been unfaithful.Enrique Garcia conveys warmth and a passionate charm that amazes Jennifer. Ruggedly handsome and daring, he is the ideal counterpoint to Jennifer’s subtle grace and he is immediately attracted to her. He seduces her like no one ever has, showing her pleasures she never knew of before.Jennifer finds Enrique irresistible and she falls madly in love with him. But when her husband Roberto finds out about her affair she is frightened for her life and worries that he will take their children away from her. In this enthralling novel, author Ruben Soto captures the story of a woman’s determination to steer through hurt and revenge and have a new beginning.About the AuthorRuben Soto is a writer who founded two writers groups in San Antonio and in Miami – The Society of Latino/Hispanic Writers and the Miami Writers Association. He previously published three books and has also been published in Hispanic magazine, the Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, San Antonio Express-News, Daily Grito, the Examiner, and Alamo City Times. He is a former Anchor/Reporter for KGNS-TV in Laredo, Texas. He is featured in The Latino Author site where he was interviewed and you can read more about him here: http://www.thelatinoauthor.com/authors/S/Soto-Ruben/.He has authored three other books with a pen name which have become best sellers in Amazon. He is a graduate of Barry University in Miami and has a Television Journalism certificate from the University of Miami. He also attended the University of Texas in Austin for two years where he studied acting. Views: 18
Young Victor Frankenstein begins his experiments into the nature of man--and woman--in this wonderfully sexual retelling of the Victorian horror classic. Victorian horror meets Victorian erotica as the young scientist, his cohort, and his fiancee find out just what kind of monster lust creates in us all. Rife with spankings, paddlings, and the discovery of hidden sexualities, The Darker Passions: Frankenstein explores the gothic side of love and sex. Views: 18
"I am Pepe. But you can call me el Jefe."Pepe may have soft white fur, big brown eyes, and mucho attitude—but he's no furry fashion fad. Pepe can talk—even if his new owner, Geri Sullivan, seems to be the only person who can understand him.When Geri takes on her first assignment for a quirky investigator named Jimmy G and stumbles over a Seattle millionaire's corpse, Pepe proves to be worth his weight in liver treats. Suspicion falls on the not-so-grieving widow, who wants to finance a reality TV show, Dancing With Dogs. Normally, Pepe wouldn't be caught muerte in a sparkly costume. However, he has to sniff out the real killer and keep Geri safe. Lesser dogs might flinch. But Pepe isn't the kind to turn tail and run. . ."A fun and breezy mystery." –Jennie Bentley"A fun twist on the typical P.I. partnership." —Simon Wood"A delightful cast of human and canine characters . . . I look forward to Pepe's next adventure!... Views: 18
