Will extreme weather keep these six couples apart or bring them together? Sweet & Sassy Anthology: Stormy Kisses has six contemporary romances set against wild weather from award winning and Amazon bestselling authors.  Love Right by Rebecca Rode Corie McMullen isn't a man-hater. But being dumped by a fiancé via text has given her trust issues. Two years later, she's written a bestselling relationships book, Love Right, and she's scored an interview on a prestigious national morning show.  Her best friend, Sofia, drags her to Singles Week at a ski lodge in Colorado. She's reluctant to jump into the dating scene. Especially when the man who seems interested turns out to be Micah Calloway, a playboy from her high school who insists he's changed.  A blizzard hits while they're snowshoeing, and the dating game turns dangerous. Now Corie's survival rests on an impossible decision. Not only must she trust Micah with her life, but also with her heart.  Waves of Deceit by Donna K. Weaver Shelby Nash wants to break free of her controlling, billionaire father. With the completion of one more project for his company, she can. However, her ex-boyfriend's the new lead architect. She has to protect her heart while avoiding whoever's making threats.  Wade Armstrong did a poor job handling the news about the identity of his girlfriend's father. Shelby walked out of his life without another word. Finally, four years later, Wade has a chance to win her back. As long as whoever's targeted her doesn't get to her first. Secrets in the Storm by Cindy M. Hogan High in the Kananaskis National Forest, super spies, Christy and Jeremy try for a romantic getaway in a remote destination for a long awaited private holiday. Unfortunately, someone else has found shelter in the same abandoned lodge, but with nefarious intent.  Christy and Jeremy set off to put evidence into the right hands in Calgary. But a violent storm rolls in, as well as a beautiful girl from Jeremy's past. Combined, they threaten to not only help the terrorists, but also to end the relationship between handler and spy.  Back to You by Jo Noelle Zara Hollis never thought she'd trade in her passion for hiking to run a mortuary and care for her mother, who has advanced Alzheimer's.  When Trevor Cooley moves back to town, Zara is drawn to the quiet man who used to be her childhood friend. Trev wants to pull Zara back into his life and into his arms. But there's a problem. He's only in Colorado for a short time on a stint as an undercover boss. He and his company can't afford distractions. Trev realizes this particular "distraction" may jeopardize his plans and his heart.  Twisters and Textbooks by Lindzee Armstrong After the death of her parents, chasing tornadoes makes Lauren feel alive, giving her the adrenaline rush she craves, but it can't make her forget Tanner, the boy she left behind in Oklahoma. When Lauren goes back to Sunset Plains, she seeks out Tanner in an attempt to let go of her past. He's still angry, and she begins to question whether she ever should've returned.  Just as Lauren's about to run--again--a tornado hits near town, and Lauren and Tanner are caught up in a cyclone of emotions neither is sure they want to escape. Can they weather the storm of their past, or will it consume them?  Zoey's Place By Rachel Branton Caring for the animals at Safe Haven Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary has filled the holes in Zoey Morgan's life and smoothed the memories that haunt her. It helps that she works with Stephen Carey, whose uncle owns the sanctuary, and Declan Walker, who is as wild and untouchable as the animals they help.  When a storm hits, flattening buildings and flooding roads, the sanctuary goes into lockdown. Zoey learns that her younger sister is lost in the storm, and she will risk anything to find her. So will the man who loves her--if she'd let him. Can he slip past the walls Zoey has built to hide her secrets?

Sweet & Sassy Anthology: Stormy Kisses

Romance

Noelle, Jo

Armstrong, Lindzee

Weaver, Donna K.

Rode, Rebecca

Hogan, Cindy M.

Branton, Rachel

Contemporary

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Tessa Needs a Husband—and Fast! With her trust fund in jeopardy, Tessa Crawford enters into a relationship with a mysterious neighbor that soon turns into something more passionate—and dangerous—than either of them could have imagined.  Two days before her wedding, Tessa Crawford’s world crumbles, leaving her hurt and betrayed. Worse, if Tessa doesn’t marry and receive her trust fund, her younger sister will lose her house and the homeless girls she helps will have nowhere to go.   But Tessa can't marry just anyone, can she?  Gage Braxton, the guy from next door, is willing to help her out, but rumors hint that he's an ex-con. Tessa soon finds herself attracted to a man who has no intention of ever falling in love or of passing on his terrible legacy.  When Tessa stumbles across evidence that may be proof of Gage's innocence, suspects begin to line up. Someone is willing to kill again to see that the truth remains buried, and if Tessa doesn't hurry and solve the old murder, she will lose not only her chance at love but may become the murderer's next victim.  Rachel Branton has created an exciting, romantic story with a new take on a theme that never gets old.

Tell Me No Lies (Lily's House)

White Star Press

Sometimes Survival Isn’t Enough Years of living on the street and fending for herself have made Makay Greyson tough and resourceful, if a bit disillusioned. She’s come a long way from sleeping in parks and scavenging for food. Her entire focus is on providing a better life for her young brother, one without fear of loss and neglect.  That certainly doesn’t leave time for Harrison Matthews, who from their first meeting sends fire through her veins and upsets all her carefully laid plans.  Makay has done things she isn’t proud of to survive, and those choices now threaten the small amount of security she’s created—and any chance of a future with Harrison. They’ve been raised in two very different worlds, and the secrets they both hide can only lead to disaster.  There is only one chance to make it right, and one misstep could be fatal.  Your Eyes Don’t Lie is a story about facing fears, sacrificing for those you love, and about a girl who thinks she isn’t worth loving and a guy who knows she is.

Your Eyes Don't Lie (Lily's House)

Her Dream Didn’t Include Falling In LoveLily has a dream, a dream of a big house without lies, a place of refuge for runaway girls. She knows what it’s like to grow up feeling unloved, and she now fills every space in her tiny apartment with endangered teens. They don’t have everything they need, but together they have enough. Or so she thinks—until she meets Jameson and glimpses the mysterious something between them that just might mean real love. Jameson, who works as a teen counselor, believes the only way Lily can really help the girls is by certifying as a foster parent and going through the system. But becoming legitimate may mean losing some of the girls to the families who threw them away, and Lily hasn’t worked hard to save the teens only to abandon them now. It seems Jameson will be one more entry on the very long list of things Lily has given up for the girls. What other choice is there when she is all they have? When two of the teens’ fathers come looking for them, and another one’s mother plans to put her daughter in danger, Lily’s life spins out of control. They need a new home—and fast. A safe place. A house without lies.

House Without Lies (Lily's House)

Bugs are for the birds! Lisbon is hungry and it’s hard to wait for dinner. When her animal friends try to help her find something tasty to eat, the real the problems begin! Join Lisbon on her funny misadventures. Each beautiful illustration is designed to inspire the imaginations of children. An activity page at the end of the book allows for more fun as they search for special items in the illustrations. While I Don’t Want to Eat Bugs is a great read-aloud book for parents, teachers, and other adults to share with children, we have chosen fonts that are similar to the way children form letters for easy recognition as they begin to read on their own. An ebook version designed with a fixed layout and larger text for easy reading is also available. Author’s Note: I Don’t Want to Eat Bugs was written for my daughter, who was two when I wrote this story and didn’t like salad, but now she’s four and a half and loves it—if I give her plenty of salad dressing! (But don’t worry—this isn’t a book about eating salad.) Of course birds, cats, and dogs have a very different idea of what's good to eat, but through this fun adventure, Lisbon learns there is also food meant just for her—and it's good, especially compared with all the offerings from her animal friends. My daughter and I privately call this book the Ice Cream Story (she LOVES ice cream so there had to be ice cream involved), and now whenever something funny happens, she says, "We should write a new ice cream story about that." And we have! I Don’t Want to Eat Bugs is the first book in a planned series called Lisbon’s Misadventures. I’ve written the next three books in the series, and Tim Petersen is hard at work creating the illustrations. Tim is obviously a fabulous artist, and I’m excited to be working with him. You can sign up on my website to learn when the next book comes out (http://teylarachelbranton.com/). Thank you and enjoy!

I Don't Want to Eat Bugs

Children's Books

Animals

Lisbon is hot! Lisbon is hot, from her head to her toes. Luckily she has her animal friends to help her find ways to cool off. When their solutions don’t exactly work out for her, Lisbon has to discover her own way to stay cool. We invite you to join Lisbon on her funny misadventures. Each beautiful illustration is designed to inspire the imaginations of children. An activity page at the end of the book allows for more fun as they search for special items in the illustrations. This version of I Don’t Want to Have Hot Toes has been designed specifically for ebook with a fixed layout and larger text for easy reading. While this is a great read-aloud book for parents, teachers, and other adults to share with children, we have chosen fonts that are similar to the way children form letters for easy recognition as they begin to read on their own. The print book is also available in 8.5” x 11” format. Author’s Note: I Don’t Want to Have Hot Toes is the second book in the Lisbon’s Misadventures series. The first book, I Don’t Want to Eat Bugs is also available in print and ebook. I’ve written two additional books in the series, and Tim Petersen is hard at work creating the illustrations. Tim is obviously a fabulous artist, and I’m excited to be working with him. You can sign up on my website to learn when the next book comes out (http://teylarachelbranton.com/). Thank you and enjoy!

I Don't Want to Have Hot Toes

What if everything you ever thought was true about your past, wasn't true at all?Liana Winn has always felt like an outsider in her family. As a child she was adopted by relatives after her parents¿ plane accident in India, but now that she is as an adult, her disjointed memories¿and nightmares¿of the past continue to make it impossible for her to bridge the wide gulf she still feels with her adoptive family. She is plagued by questions about her parents¿ deaths and wonders if that event is the reason for her inability to form deep personal relationships. Although her adoptive brother Christian has become her greatest friend and supporter, she even has difficulty bonding with him. Needing someone means love, and losing those you love hurts too much.When Liana meets successful businessman, Austin Walker, who has risen above his own difficult childhood on a Wyoming farm, she¿s certain their business will not extend to friendship. Yet she cannot deny their powerful connection and the feeling of hope he offers.But the ghosts of the past will not rest for Liana, and while searching for answers, she makes a shocking discovery that just might mean the end of everything she¿s ever believed.

Take Me Home (Finding Home)

One decision frozen in time. A choice that can never be altered.After fighting her way through a bitter and hurtful past, Mercedes Johnson has painstakingly carved out a life of quiet contentment on a Wyoming farm with her husband, Wayne, and their three sons. Together she and Wayne have survived the worst trials a couple can face, and their relationship has grown as solid and lasting as the farmland beneath their feet. If their relationship is not everything Mercedes might have hoped for, it is enough.All that changes when the birth father of Mercedes¿ oldest child returns to Riverton. Dr. Brandon Rhodes, a renowned heart surgeon, has plans for the son he has never met. Resentful at the secret Mercedes has kept for thirteen years, he threatens the carefully balanced life she and Wayne have created. Just how far is he willing to go to gain what he feels is rightfully his?As Mercedes uncovers the truth of Brandon¿s intentions regarding their son and the lies surrounding the past, she is torn between what is and what might have been. One choice, one decision, has led her to this place. How can she live with the consequences?

All That I Love (Finding Home)

One glimpse into the eyes of a stranger changes everything. On the first day of her new life, Tawnia McKnight finds herself in Oregon, her fifth state in ten years. Another new job, new friends, a heartache left far behind. Maybe in Portland she can at last find what she is looking for. Maybe she can even forget Bret Winn. But when a tragic bridge collapse rocks the city, Tawnia is thrust back into the life of the man she thought she'd never see again. And with him is a stranger, a stranger with inexplicably familiar eyes. Soon Tawnia finds herself drawn into a web of confusion and deceit. Where did the eccentric Autumn Rain come from and why does she look so much like Tawnia? Though Autumn’s agony over her missing father seems real, there is much in her past that cannot be explained. Even more troubling for Tawnia is Bret's interest in Autumn, despite Tawnia’s own attraction to the mysterious firefighter who once saved Autumn's life. Danger looms as Tawnia tries to unravel clues to both the past and the current tragedy in Portland. Will she find what she is looking for, or will everything she cares about slip once again from her grasp?

Then I Found You (Finding Home)

Romantic Suspense

A TIMELESS ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY: BLIND DATE COLLECTION: Featuring New York Times bestselling author Victorine E. Lieske and Amazon bestselling author Sariah Wilson. Readers will love this collection of six novellas-three contemporary and three historical-all with one thing in common: Romance.

Blind Date Collection (A Timeless Romance Anthology)

Literature & Fiction

Wilson, Sariah

Moore, Heather B.

Eden, Sarah M.

Lyon, Annette

Lieske, Victorine E.

Short Stories & Anthologies

Mirror Press

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