Wicked Wish

Jorinda Pearce thought she did everything right – graduated from college, married her long-time sweetheart, established a career. But what does she have to show for it now? A degree she doesn't use, a job she hates, and an ex-husband that broke her heart. Looking for a long overdue adventure, Jorie takes a walk on the wild side and attends a masquerade event at The Wicked Horse Vegas. It's exactly the escape she's looking for, and even better, she can explore anonymously. Drawn to the man masked in black leather with the body of a god, Jorie finds the greatest pleasures of her life at the hands of a stranger. Walsh Brooks is the most sought after man in The Wicked Horse. Sex is nothing but a game to him and he's the type that will always leave at the end of the night without looking back. Unfortunately for Walsh, there's no way he can walk away from the mysterious green-eyed beauty behind the mask of sapphire feathers, because he knows...
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Jump to Conclusion

A traffic incident is causing a traffic backup on a Rhode Island Bridge. One down on her luck woman thinks she has deduced the reason, as does a man stricken with road rage, but the truth may be sometihng all together different.More at www.banocanut.comPrequel to Book Two of The Gifted Series. Everyone loves a good protagonist and always looks at the antagonist as a bad guy. But what is the antagonist's background, their history? Are they really all that bad? This short story introduces the antagonist in book two of my upcoming Gifted Series. I hope you enjoy this brief introduction and keep a look out for my books in The Gifted Series.Result of a short-story writing contest.
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Fall For Me

A swoon-worthy firefighter romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! Problem: My ex is marrying my ex-bestie. Plan A: Burn the church down? Plan B: Fake marry my friend. I haven't seen Archer since fifth grade. When he shows up in our small hometown and offers to marry me, I don't ask many questions. I get to salvage my shredded pride and do him a favor. I only need one thing from him—sell the deal when my ex comes back to town to marry my ex-bestie. Now I'm fake-married to a totally hot guy who needs a wife for *reasons*. I'm way too cynical to fall for anyone, but Archer's hard to resist. He keeps telling me we're just faking it, but trust me when I tell you, there are some things we are not faking. This was never supposed to be real. Until he whispers, fall for me. Archer & Phoebe's story is perfect for readers who love: Marriage of convenience,...
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Destiny A Short Story Prequel

A palace filled with love. A five-year-old little girl and war. Sometimes destiny looks nothing like happily ever after.Princess Tori Anerez` is born into nobility on the planet of Corasias. Her life is complicated by misfortunes from the very beginning. She is too young to realize the consequences resulting from an overnight attack close to the palace, but that action by evil assassins sets her destiny.
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Dearly Beloved

Colleen O'Dowd manages a thriving bridal business with her sisters in Heaven, New Hampshire. After fleeing Manhattan and her cheating ex-fiancé, Colleen still believes in happily ever afters. But with a demanding business to run, her sisters to look after, and their 93-year-old grandmother to keep out of trouble, she's worried she'll never find Mr. Right. Playboy Slade Harrington doesn't believe in marriage. His father's six weddings have taught him life is better as an unencumbered single guy. But Slade loves his little sister. He'll do anything for her, including footing the bill for her dream wedding. He doesn't plan on losing his heart to a smart-mouthed, gorgeous wedding planner, though. When her ex-fiancé comes back into the picture, Colleen must choose between Mr. Right and Mr. Right Now.
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Mrs Whippy

A woman in trouble turns to ice cream, and just might find love in its pursuit. Emelda is 46 years old. Her husband, Charlie, has just left her for a 23-year-old dancer. Her five difficult sons worship their father and blame Emelda for his departure. On top of everything else, she has to struggle with a new job at the local supermarket. For comfort she turns to her only true friend ice-cream. But lately there's a handsome man driving the ice-cream van. Could romance be about to blossom?
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