Called "the Odd Couple" in high school, brainy Liz and athletic Nick hit it off. From tutor and pupil to lovers, they formed a tight bond –until college. Heading off in different directions, they agreed to cut their ties with no regrets. That was the last time they saw each other. Haunted by feelings of inferiority, the former lovers never pursued each other after college. Unable to find a man who evoked the same strong emotions she had experienced with Nick, Liz settled for dating a "ho-hum" guy. Searching, in vain, for a woman as smart at Lizzie who could love a jock, Nick never married. Would a surprise meeting, ten years later, give them a second chance or was it too late? WINNER! 2nd Place - Erotic Short category - 2018 International Digital Awards Contest - Oklahoma Romance Writers of America. The Maggie Award for Excellence - Finalist, then Honorable Mention for Outstanding Work by a Published Romance Novelist in Romance Novella. FINALIST IN THE HOLT MEDALLION CONTEST IN THE ROMANCE NOVELLA CATEGORY THROUGH VIRGINIA ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA!

Hollywood enigma Nick Jacobs is ready to face the consequences of his actions. Court ordered community service means taking a break from acting, a break from his life. Elizabeth Ross will never forget the time she spent at the lake house with the man who no longer knows who she is. But it’s time to return to her life and try to move on. When Nick returns to Gulf City, Elizabeth does her best to stay away. But that’s the thing about small towns. There is no hiding for long. As they spend more time around each other, the world they experienced between life and death doesn’t feel so far away. But can they ever get it back? Enjoy this sweet small town second chance romance. This is book two in the Sweet Dreams series. It is recommended they be read in order.

Old Regret follows 11 year old Jed Brown from his troubled life in Swan Hill to a farm in Gippsland where his Uncle trains horses and leads trail rides. Jed learns to ride and helps out on the farm. It's not all fun and games; Jed's main tasks are to pick up manure and clean gear. However, there are wild brumbies in the State Forest adjoining the farm, including a young stallion Jed names 'Regret' after the stallion from the Banjo Patterson poem The man from Snowy River. There are new friends, accidents and incidents, rules broken, and respect gained.

“Shimmering in blue sequins and periwinkle eye shadow, Elizabeth Taylor strode onto the stage of the Mark Hellinger Theater to present the 1981 Antoinette Perry Award for Broadway’s best musical…As she started to speak, the entire audience suddenly rose to give her a standing ovation. Wildly cheering, the crowd paid homage to the woman whose beauty had for so long enchanted the America. Now ripe and opulent at forty-nine, she no longer looked like the little girl who had ridden to glory in National Velvet; but the audience did not care, She could still bestow a touch of magic.”—from the preface This biography of Elizabeth Taylor tells her story as no other can. Drawing on extensive reporting and interviews, Kitty Kelley’s classic portrait follows the rise, fall, and rebirth of the woman who was perhaps Hollywood’s brightest star. Now with a new Afterword by the author, this is the definitive record of Elizabeth Taylor’s fascinating life.

Eeny meeny miney moe, which man to choose? Sandy Landeau struggled to pick the right man to marry from the two men vying for her hand on Marriage Minded. Last minute scuttlebutt gave her the information she needed. She chose Lyle. After the show ended, she moved in with him to test their relationship. After three months of watching their love erode into dust, things couldn't be worse –or could they? From heartbreak to public humiliation on national television, Sandy ends up alone, piecing her life back together. When he witnessed Sandy's horrendous television spectacle, Rafe's heart ached. He'd given up hope that Sandy would leave Lyle. Though she's finally free, it's too late for Rafe. In a few weeks, he's taking a job in England. No time for a second chance, is there?

All five books in 'Kind Hearts And Martinets', a series of mystery novels by Pete Adams, now available in one volume! Cause And Effect: Meet Detective Inspector Jack Austin, a self-proclaimed enigma who runs the Community Police Unit from his deck chair. Despite his mental health struggles, Austin has a knack for solving crimes, even if they're as minor as bicycle theft. But when he stumbles upon a malevolent scheme after investigating the case of an executed police officer, he must use his wits and stay sane to uncover the culprit behind it all. Irony In The Soul: After recovering from his last mission, Detective Inspector Jack Austin clashes with his new Chief Constable, a retired colonel. When the Constable is kidnapped and dismembered, Austin investigates a series of cryptic murders that includes a beheaded minister, a drowned woman and some terrorists. As he works to solve the cases, Austin is plagued by an inner conflict that could push him to become a conspirator himself. Can he catch the perpetrator before it's too late? A Barrow Boy's Cadenza: DCI Jack Austin is back after surviving a terrorist explosion, a tutu incident, and a night of celebratory drinking. Now, he's proposed an alliance with a newly-turned criminal informant. After a string of high-profile murders, Austin goes deep undercover and uncovers a villainous scheme that threatens the Star Chamber. In a world turned upside down, Austin needs to rely on his courage, skill, and improbable luck to bring the perpetrators of the far-reaching scheme to justice. Ghost And Ragman Roll: Jack's honeymoon in France takes an unexpected turn as he's dragged into a string of misdeeds, and upon returning to Portsmouth, he finds himself dealing with an ambitious new detective who threatens his territory and his ego. But when a corpulent gangster disappears and a banker is murdered in Paris, Austin takes matters into his own hands, employing illogically effective tactics to solve the case and protect those he cares about. Merde And Mandarins: DCI Jack Austin comes out of retirement to investigate a series of targeted attacks on high-ranking civil servants in London, including the Defense and Home Office Secretaries. When his wife is kidnapped, Austin must balance the rescue mission with solving the case and uncovering the motives of the master conspirator. As the investigation leads to a chaotic conclusion, Austin must use all of his skills to uncover the supreme Machiavellian plot and find solace in a welcome retirement.

Recuperating from his past mission, disturbed but driven D.I. Jack Austin returns to work amid a personality clash with a retired colonel - who happens to be his new Chief Constable. When the Constable is kidnapped - and returned in pieces - DI Austin's hapless hunt for the culprit begins. He investigates a string of cryptic murders including a beheaded minister, a drowned woman in a Hijab, and a band of terrorists with explosives. Meanwhile, Austin battles a grievous inner conflict. Will he thwart the perpetrator, or become a conspirator himself?

At 28, beautiful Miranda Bradford had given up on men ( since they seemed to have given up on her!) She’d put her life on hold to support her sick mother and sister in college. Which meant: she wasn’t available for “overnight dates,” walked dogs to feed her family, and had little time to pursue what she loved most: playwriting…. When real estate tycoon Penn Roberts was knocked down in Central Park by one of her dogs, he realized it was Miranda who was the knockout with her voluptuous figure, teal blue eyes, peaches-and-cream complexion, and long hair dark as midnight. Their attraction was instantaneous: like a flash fi re setting them each aflame – unexpected and undeniable. And neither of them would ever be the same…. Was it fate they met – or fatal? Would Penn, aka Mr. Hottie, prove to be Mira’s best friend and most sizzling lover or the architect of her greatest betrayal? Compassionate like his late mother – or ruthless like his father? Woo her beyond her wildest dreams or wound her savagely? Heart-broken and confused, she turns to her girlfriends (and their pugs!) at The Manhattan Dinner Club…. Churning with emotion, burning with passion, deep-rooted conflicts, long-buried family secrets, and dazzling plot twists, TO LOVE OR NOT TO LOVE will take your breath away.

This is a short story. Blown apart by a heart-rending tragedy, Matt and Perri Jessup went their separate ways; he to Afghanistan and she to New York City. With loss, acrimony and heartbreak coming between them, was there any reason to stay together? Would a chance meeting five years later bring back old recriminations and accusations? Could they build a bridge between them or was the gulf to wide to cross?

While walking her pug in Central Park, Rory Sampson is run down by a bike. She presses charges against arrogant biker, Dr. Hack Roberts, veterinarian. He plans revenge, only to find himself attracted to the sharp-tongued, soft-hearted writer, who rescues pugs. Will attraction beat antagonism, or will they end up back where they started, losing out on love?