Romancing the Gravestone


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She suspects everyone of everything. Sometimes she gets it right. Jane Ladling is the sole proprietor of her family’s landlocked cemetery, Garden of Memories. She’s responsible for the, er, guests, but there’s a slight problem. Well, besides her moody cat, Rolex, and her sixty-two-year-old best friend’s unrequited crush on the sheriff. An extra body now rests in Plot #39. Enter Special Agent Conrad Ryan. He’s gruff, he’s gorgeous, and oh, yes, he kind of suspects her of murder. What’s an innocent—and very single, not that it matters—girl to do? Solve the crime herself. Even if she must turn the small town of Aurelian Hills, Georgia upside down. The only line she won’t cross? Falling for the first man to make her heart flutter. Nope, not happening. Not even a little.




Romancing the Gravestone


Book Description

She suspects everyone of everything. Sometimes she gets it right. Jane Ladling is the sole proprietor of her family's landlocked cemetery, Garden of Memories. She's responsible for the, er, guests, but there's a slight problem. Well, besides her moody cat, Rolex, and her sity-two-year-old best friend's unrequited crush on the sheriff. An extra body now rests in Plot #39. Enter Special Agent Conrad Ryan. He's gruff, he's gorgeous, and oh, yes, he kind of suspects her of murder. What's an innocent-and very single, not that it matters-girl to do? Solve the crime herself. Even if she must turn the small town of Aurelian Hills, Georgia upside down. The only line she won't cross? Falling for the first man to make her heart flutter. Nope, not happening. Not even a little.




All Write Already


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All Write Already is a daily how-to guide designed to help you write and edit a novel in a year at a manageable pace. With step-by-step instruction, two bestselling authors with over ninety published books will share how to craft your story, utilizing publishing tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way. Unique strategies for plotting your tale, creating a vibrant story world, and breathing life into the characters. Motivation and advice from over twenty-five bestselling authors. Preparing your manuscript for the next stage. Why not begin writing now?




Grave Wars


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Jane Ladling presents the perfect fail-proof “Don’t Fall Deeper In Love With Your Boyfriend” Checklist! Remember the family curse—check (ish) Keep your mind focused on his bid for sheriff—check Never find his competition dead in their home—check mate? For too long, Jane has lived in fear of a generational curse. Fall in love, lose the guy; marry him and watch him die. Finally, this quirky ray of sunshine is determined to experience all life offers. With the help of the world’s most amazing guardcat, she preserves Garden of Memories, a landlocked cemetery and heaven on earth. At her side is the best ragtag team of friends in history. Plus, she’s dating the tastiest snack in Aurelian Hills, Georgia. Protective grump and future sheriff Conrad Ryan. There’s just one problem: someone murdered Conrad’s only opponent. Of course, like any expert amateur sleuth, Jane dives heart first into an investigation. Except, the hotter the leads, the colder the case. From feuding neighbors to secret blackmailers and a missing crime boss, reality proves stranger than fiction. As new buddies and old enemies emerge, Jane will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. And maybe, just maybe, she’ll win her own campaign along the way: being crowned Miss Happily Ever After.




Sworn Enemies


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When swindling is the family trade… Danni Flynn is determined to do the impossible–play it straight. Banned from every casino in Nevada, she's got nowhere to run, and no one to trust. When off-the-charts sexy Eric Reynolds swaggers into her life, eager to build a future with her, red flags fly. So why can't she resist the former Navy Seal's mysterious smile and wicked suggestions? As head of security at the Golden Archway Casino, Eric is used to being on guard. And he never breaks a rule. But high-octane Danni has him rethinking his hands-off policy. He knows about her shady past, and her even shadier family. Worse, the stunning woman harbors dangerous secrets. She needs his protection, and she had no idea! Can he earn her trust before she learns his secret? The Flynn women might know how to play a man, but Eric has a few tricks up his sleeve. Problem is, they've forgotten the first rule in conning a con artist–don't get caught! Author's Note: This book was originally published as Hitting the Mark–now refreshed with new scenes!




Sworn Promises


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She’s his best friend’s sister. He’s the guy who never looked twice. Then Vegas happened. Future astronomer Piper Larson is happy to plan her brother’s quickie wedding. Until Ryan Bullock signs on as her partner. She’s secretly fantasized about the navel rescue swimmer since moment one. But the sexy, real life hero remains forever out of her orbit. Ryan lives and breathes loyalty. His buddy’s little sister? One hundred percent off limits. But he’s never craved a woman as much as the sunny Piper. On his long, lonely deployments, he thinks of the forbidden beauty with stars in her eyes and nothing else. Now, as they traverse Sin City for the most romantic locales, all bets are off. People say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… …but what if it doesn’t?




The Wrong Bride


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Vacationing in Scotland, schoolteacher Elizabeth “Elle” Darcy anticipates picturesque landscapes, castles of old and kilt-wearing charmers, not awakening in someone else's body. Worse, that someone just married enigmatic billionaire Callen Bruce. Though that’s not the biggest problem. To the rest of the world, her new “husband” runs an elite empire. But behind his public persona, he’s a king of berserkers locked in an ancient, supernatural war with wolf-shifters. Determined to reclaim her normal life, Elle will do anything necessary to switch back with Callen’s real wife. First, she must ditch the disciplined warrior. An impossibility when he refuses to relinquish the bride chosen for him by fate, even though he despises her. Or does he? The growing heat in his eyes says otherwise. Not that it matters. There’s no way this temporary queen will fall for the moody, broody secretive warrior who belongs to another woman. Nope. Not Elle. Not ever. Probably.




Fun & Games


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The woman who has sworn off romance finds herself trapped inside a romance novel... Some think their lives are ruled by fate. Others by chance. But Annalise Morrison knows who crafts her destiny – an interfering author hag – and if Annalise ever finds that meddling writer, she is going to shove that keyboard down her throat. No one is going to tell her who to date, but grrr…why does Theo Griffin have to be so hot? The man who's only looking for a little action finds a whole lot of trouble... Theo Griffin’s down to play hero to Annalise’s heroine. He’s all in for any kind of action between the sheets this novel requires. That’s what the hero does in these kinds of books, right? But this sexy woman entices him to ditch his plans and tempts him to give more of himself than he ever thought possible. Will he turn his back on love…or surrender? It’s fun and games until the emotions turn real. Ready or not, here he comes... Author’s Note: Originally published as T&A: Revelations of a Romance Novel Heroine.




Grave New World


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Jane Ladling cordially invites you to the world’s most romantic wedding. But first, there’s a few items to check off her to-do list. *Actually plan the festivities *Find a way to pay for said festivities *Avoid finding a dead body. OOPS! Solve a murder As the owner of a landlocked cemetery and self-proclaimed expert amateur sleuth, Jane knows death inside and out. After receiving an invite to speak at a local writer’s club, she discovers a dead body upon arrival, plus an invitation from the killer. Player one is ready. Are you? Now the game is on! With a newly elected (smoking hot) sheriff who doubles as her overprotective fiancé, a gaggle of enabling best friends, and a lovingly vicious guardcat at her side, the intrepid Jane has no doubt she’ll win. But as clues lead everywhere and nowhere at once, another victim is discovered, and an ancient family curse rears its ugly head. Jane realizes she’s caught in a battle between cat and mouse. To succeed, she’ll have to lay a trap of her own…




Sworn Instinct


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Science doesn’t always have to be serious. Anthropologist Ava Simms is an expert in the art of seduction–hypothetically. Theory and reality are two different things. When she’s given the chance to write a book on all she knows, she quickly discovers she needs hands-on practice. Reluctant ghostwriter Ian Cole is hired to help Ava streamline her ideas–on paper. He has his own projects to pursue and fixing someone else’s isn’t in his plans, but he owes a favor. He expects to work with a stodgy professor, not a knockout wearing little more than body paint, who sets him aflame. Sign him up for overtime. Their instant heat is unprofessional, inconvenient…and irresistible. Ian wants Ava and Ava wants Ian. Why argue with biology? Especially when they share the same desire: pleasure on the job, no commitment. Except what happens when the book is done and they both want more? One thing about fire–if you’re not careful, it burns. Author's Note: This book was originally published as Primal Instincts–now refreshed with new scenes!