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Holly & Ivey: Christmas in Stilton
Digital release
December 2012

Holly MacDonald rushes to her former hometown
to stop her friend from marrying an unfaithful groom.
Her old buddy, Luke Ivey, the best man,
tries to prevent her interference.
She's no longer his tomboy pal,
and he's no longer her nerdy sidekick.
They fall for each other despite their different views
regarding the wedding
and the logistics of living four hours apart.

When "The Wedding March" fades and Christmas is over,
will they stay together?

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Santa Dear
Digital release
December 2011

ISBN: 9781618426543

Winner of the prestigious Maggie Award
from Georgia Romance Writers
as an unpublished work.

Trish needs a man--but only to play Santa for her son.
Sam wants nothing to do with a career-driven woman.
They decide to keep their relationship platonic.
But Santa Claus might have other plans for them.

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Stand-In Mom
Harlequin American Romance
September 2011
AR 1371
ISBN: 978-0373753758

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He's Got A Lot To Learn

Scott Matthews had no idea Ginger Winchester was a teacher when they first met—he
didn't even know her last name. That didn't stop them from sharing a night of passion.
Scott hoped he'd see Ginger again—just not in his daughter's new classroom!
Yet, somewhere under that frumpy sweater and chalk dust is the sultry redhead
who's been haunting his dreams.

Smart, sensitive and nurturing, Ginger is everything Scott wants.
But when Ginger discovers she resembles his first wife, she fears stepping in
as a replacement mom. She wants a family, but not this way.
She's happy to offer tips on handling rambunctious kids, and even helps
the Matthews family adopt a big, lovable puppy. But when it comes to winning her heart,
Scott must prove to her that she's more than just a stand-in—she's the one.

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Romantic Times Book Reviews awarded Stand-In Mom 4 1/2 Stars
and calls it a "charming romance" and "a runaway good read."

4 1/2 Books from Long and Short Reviews
"rich in emotional detail"

Awarded 4 cups from Coffee Time Romance
"This is a book you will be glad you took the time to read."

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The Marriage Solution
Harlequin American Romance
May 2011
AR 1356
ISBN: 978-0373753604

Dylan Ross, Joe's business partner from The Fake Fiancee, has just discovered he's a father--of a four-year-old. His daughter is grief-stricken and inconsolable after losing her mom. She only bonds with the new assistant at the daycare, Tara Montgomery. Tara's raising her three-year-old alone and her ex's parents are suing for custody of her son. She can't get involved with a man right now. Then Dylan, ever logical, comes up with a solution. They'll marry for the children's sakes. But can they keep their relationship strictly platonic? Should they?

Romantic Times Book Reviews awarded The Marriage Solution Four Stars and calls it "a sweet story of love and parenting."

Night Owl Reviews Top Pick!
4 1/2 stars

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The Fake Fiancée
Harlequin American Romance
July 2008
ISBN: 0373752237
AR 1219

I'm thrilled to have this book accepted for publication because the mom in the story gives her all for her kids. It's nice every once in a while to remember the sacrifices moms make, which we sometimes don't even know about. Of course, the heroine's sacrifice leads her to the man she'll come to love, but even moms deserve a treat!

Joe Riley needs to tread carefully with his matchmaking mom until he's reassured of her recovery from a heart attack. Caterer Lisa Meyer agrees to pretend to be his fiancée in order to earn money for a special program for her son. Joe discovers parenting is nothing like heading up a company. It's way more work! So it'll stay strictly business for Joe and Lisa--unless love can find a way.

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Marrying the Boss
Harlequin American Romance
April 2008
ISBN: 0373752105
AR 1206

Families are crazy, right? As much as you love your relatives, sometimes you just want to pull out your hair. This story looks at what it means to be in a family, in what I hope is an entertaining way. Here's a little background:

Mark Collins is driven to prove his worth to the powerful Chicago family that adopted him so long ago. But in order to earn his place, he has to win control of the family company in a contest with his late grandfather's illegitimate daughter. Leanne Fairbanks, a savvy competitor with her own axe to grind, yearns to show the family what they missed by ignoring her all her life. This "Apprentice"-like showdown is soon overshadowed by the competitors' interest in another prize-each other.

2008 RomanticTimes Reviewers Choice Nominee
~ Best First Book

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