Autumn Sanders is looking for a husband and answers an ad online for men living in a small farming town in Minnesota looking for wives. Upon entering Harmon Junction, she meets handsome farmer, Paul Michaels, and they immediately get off on the wrong foot. Besides, he’s not one of the three men she’s scheduled to meet. When Autumn’s pay from her job doesn’t arrive in her bank account to pay the hotel bill, Paul steps in. He pays her hotel bill and takes her home to his farm where she cooks and does home and farm chores to pay him back. Autumn stumbles through learning how to do ranch chores, learning how to run the washing machine, cook for a crew of ranch hands but soon falls in love with farm living. Autumn soon meets her potential would-be husbands and decides none of the three men are right for her. She finds herself drawn more and more to Paul. Paul wasn’t looking for a wife, but knows he’s found one in Autumn. There’s a definite sizzle between them. Within just a few months’ time, Paul knows Autumn’s the woman for him and proposes marriage. Autumn doesn’t immediately accept his proposal because she insists she wants him to court her—they need to learn more about each other. Then Paul receives a letter—one that will ultimately change his life forever—and affect Autumn’s life as well. Will these obstacles deter them from each other, or will their growing love keep them together?
Finding love shouldn't be so hard... What does a successful businesswoman born and bred in Chicago want with half-ownership of a quaint bait shop in northern Minnesota, willed to her by her grandfather? And how will the reclusive half-owner of the shop convince the woman to sell out her half to him? For Cassandra Thompson, a Marilyn Monroe look-alike who's recently been dumped by her second fiance in two years, it could mean a well-needed change in life. For Leif Halverson, a handsome man of Ojibwa extraction, and co-owner of the shop, it could mean disaster-like falling in love. Leif is far from happy about this city woman invading his territory so he challenges her to a wilderness survival contest where the winner takes all.
When Beauty meets the Beast. Gina Liberatti, an image consultant, has her hands full when cowboy, Stone Mitchell, comes knocking on her door for a makeover. Gina soon finds there's a handsome man beneath all of the whiskers. But when he inserts himself into her life as a steady hand for her 12 and 14 year old sons, she learns to appreciate him for more than his rugged appearance.But after living with a controlling father, followed shortly by a husband, she has no desire to marry again, thoroughly enjoying her independence.Can Stone convince her to change her mind?
Left homeless and destitute, widow Janie Miller is forced to take the only job she can as a prostitute in a saloon. But before she even beds her first customer, she’s arrested for prostitution. Judge Simon Hopkins oversees Janie's case and sentences her. Upon her release from jail, Simon assists her in finding a job at a reputable saloon. Soon Simon, a confirmed bachelor, begins to fall in love with the calm and gentle woman. However, Simon has put away plenty of criminals, some of whom have been released and could come gunning for him. He’d like nothing better than to marry Janie, but can he take the chance?
Bozeman, Montana’s new marshal, James Freeman, has big plans to close down every brothel in town, including Katie’s Palace. Katie O’Malley has the fight of her life on her hands—convincing James she’s running a legitimate establishment—a saloon, diner, and boarding house. James soon finds himself falling for Katie, but when an incident occurs, marring her reputation and forcing her to close down the Palace, James loses what trust he has placed in her. Will Katie be able to save her business? And will she lose her heart in the process?
London, 1851 After Miss Scarlet Warden proves to her sister that her husband is being unfaithful, word spreads. Soon Scarlet is getting calls from her other female friends begging her to spy on their husbands. To help them, Scarlet goes undercover as the governess in various households in her quest for the truth. Guilty men soon fear her, but Hugh Henry Hamilton, the Duke of Danescliffe, agrees with what Scarlet is doing. When Scarlet is accosted, Hugh takes it upon himself to watch after her. It does not take long for the duke to decide that Scarlet is the only lady for him.
Recently released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Cane Smith returns to Bozeman to claim the son he’s never met, only to discover the boy's mother is dead and the boy has been adopted by a rancher and is being raised by his twenty-year-old daughter, Annie. When Annie refuses to part with the boy, Cane makes her an offer: Miss Annie will have to marry him if she wants to keep the boy in her life. Annie will do anything to keep her little boy with her—but can she live with the hard, rough Cane Smith?
In 1880, college Professor John O’Connell arrives in Bozeman, Montana. He meets seemingly shy Grace Morgan but discovers this 'Penny Dreadful' writer is also a gambler and is anything but proper. For Grace, gambling is a way to make a living, if one were good at it, which she was. With most of her family gone, except for her aunt and fourteen-year-old brother, she wants a better life than they’d had. Publisher Note: This story appears, also, in the Western Ways Anthology.
Can a little girl’s wish for Santa to bring her mom a new husband come true? In 1946, Sarah Delaney writes to Santa for a husband for her mom for Christmas. She’s never known her father, who went missing in action during WWII so five-year-old Sarah decides it’s the perfect gift for her mother—a husband, and a daddy for her. Her mother, Rose Delaney, has been working as a banking accountant—until Jack Campbell, the man who held the position first returns from the war and her boss gives him back his job. Rose, unhappy about losing her job—and a good paying one for a single parent—begins looking for another position but can’t find one that pays well enough. Jack, feeling guilty since he’s a single guy with no child or wife responsibilities convinces his boss to hire Rose as his secretary. At first, Rose declines due to lower pay, but soon takes up the offer as nothing else is available. Within weeks, Jack falls in love with Rose, even though she refuses to date men she works with. He has big plans in his life though and pursues her until she eventually accepts his offer of marriage. Rose can’t deny she’s in love with him also, until she learns the ‘real’ reason he’s looking for a wife.
Seven stories, seven authors, and all about food and love and romance.Beer Bun Beau by Jody Vitek.Chili Warmed Her Heart by Nancy Pennick.Miss Evergreen's Plum Pudding Surprise by Amy Hahn.A Chicken Tale by Sue Gesing.Tea and Scones by Gisele Margeaux.Prepared With A Pinch of Stardust by J. A. Noele.Stir-fried Love by Nancy Pirri.
The Wild West gets tamed by love. Three stories showcasing everything you love about Western Romance, and it's not all about cowboys. Starr For The Teacher, Tysche Dwai Fresh out of teaching school, Jayne Kincaid is forced to accept a position in Temptation, Texas. Will feisty Sheriff Prescott claim the teacher's hand? To Tame A Gambler, Nancy Pirri In 1894, college Professor John O'Connell arrives in Bozeman, Montana. He meets seemingly shy Grace Morgan but discovers this 'Penny Dreadful' writer is anything but proper. Winning the Ranger's Heart, Jane Carver Jenny Lincoln keeps one big secret from middle-aged homely rancher Neal Franks. Can he win the Ranger's heart? Maybe, but first he has to rescue her.
Social worker, Maggie O'Hara, on the spur of the moment, grabs a handsome stranger, and asks him to portray himself, temporarily, as her fiancé. She has adopted a baby girl and her family will disapprove since she isn't married. What Maggie doesn't count on is Dr. Nicholas Capra refusing to give up the pretense and demanding to meet her family--and becoming a part of her life.
For Angelina Marrone's twenty-first birthday she receives a birthday present to remember; a night in the arms of sexy escort, Burke Severson. This title is published by Melange Books LLC and is distributed worldwide by Untreed Reads.
The Northern Lights Writers chapter of RWA is pleased to bring you eight original short stories of romance or mystery. Each story features Midwestern flair and a glimpse of The Northern Lights. From old flames, a wounded Hollywood A-Lister, bikers to a bootlegger and a Victorian nanny every story is guaranteed to delight and intrigue.
Seven authors of the Northern Lights Writers, Chapter #199 of Romance Writers of America tell tales of love, romance, and mystery under the northern lights.
Night MagicIn depression era Minnesota, Eleanor Swenson inherits her deceased parents' dream resort-six cabins in need of repair near the Canadian border. Lumberjack Riley Flaherty has recently lost his job. When Eleanor offers him a job as her 'handy man' he gladly accepts, smitten by her beauty. When wild animals in the northern Minnesota woods threaten them into leaving, they don't give in, but discover true love beneath the northern lights.One Magical NightMarcus Calhoun returns home after divorcing his unfaithful wife. He renews his friendship with spinster, Anne Prentice. Marcus soon discovers his friendship with Anne has changed to love. Anne can't believe Marcus loves her due to her imperfection, a limp, until Marcus manages to prove his feelings. Courting the NannyHelen Jameson turned away form the man she loved when rumors spread that he had betrayed her with another woman. Years have passed, and Helen finds herself having to serve the man she once and still loves as nanny to his twin boys, as a way to pay off her brother's gambling debts to him. Elliott Falconer has wanted to marry Helen for as long as he can remember. He forgave her for not trusting him and believing a lie. Now that he has her in his home he hopes to rekindle the romance and make his long-time dream come true.To Love a Music MasterPiano virtuoso, Jasper Hughes, once found his piano student Annabelle Watkins undisciplined. Seven years have passed since their tumultuous parting. Now she's back on his doorstep, asking Hughes to teach her again. He reluctantly agrees, and finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him.
Left homeless and destitute, widow Janie Miller is forced to take the only job she can as a prostitute in a saloon. But before she even beds her first customer, she’s arrested for prostitution. Judge Simon Hopkins oversees Janie's case and sentences her. Upon her release from jail, Simon assists her in finding a job at a reputable saloon. Soon Simon, a confirmed bachelor, begins to fall in love with the calm and gentle woman. However, Simon has put away plenty of criminals, some of whom have been released and could come gunning for him. He’d like nothing better than to marry Janie, but can he take the chance?
Can a little girl’s wish for Santa to bring her mom a new husband come true? In 1946, Sarah Delaney writes to Santa for a husband for her mom for Christmas. She’s never known her father, who went missing in action during WWII so five-year-old Sarah decides it’s the perfect gift for her mother—a husband, and a daddy for her. Her mother, Rose Delaney, has been working as a banking accountant—until Jack Campbell, the man who held the position first returns from the war and her boss gives him back his job. Rose, unhappy about losing her job—and a good paying one for a single parent—begins looking for another position but can’t find one that pays well enough. Jack, feeling guilty since he’s a single guy with no child or wife responsibilities convinces his boss to hire Rose as his secretary. At first, Rose declines due to lower pay, but soon takes up the offer as nothing else is available. Within weeks, Jack falls in love with Rose, even though she refuses to date men she works with. He has big plans in his life though and pursues her until she eventually accepts his offer of marriage. Rose can’t deny she’s in love with him also, until she learns the ‘real’ reason he’s looking for a wife.
In 1880, college Professor John O’Connell arrives in Bozeman, Montana. He meets seemingly shy Grace Morgan but discovers this 'Penny Dreadful' writer is also a gambler and is anything but proper. For Grace, gambling is a way to make a living, if one were good at it, which she was. With most of her family gone, except for her aunt and fourteen-year-old brother, she wants a better life than they’d had. Publisher Note: This story appears, also, in the Western Ways Anthology.
Recently released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Cane Smith returns to Bozeman to claim the son he’s never met, only to discover the boy's mother is dead and the boy has been adopted by a rancher and is being raised by his twenty-year-old daughter, Annie. When Annie refuses to part with the boy, Cane makes her an offer: Miss Annie will have to marry him if she wants to keep the boy in her life. Annie will do anything to keep her little boy with her—but can she live with the hard, rough Cane Smith?
The Wild West gets tamed by love. Three stories showcasing everything you love about Western Romance, and it's not all about cowboys. Starr For The Teacher, Tysche Dwai Fresh out of teaching school, Jayne Kincaid is forced to accept a position in Temptation, Texas. Will feisty Sheriff Prescott claim the teacher's hand? To Tame A Gambler, Nancy Pirri In 1894, college Professor John O'Connell arrives in Bozeman, Montana. He meets seemingly shy Grace Morgan but discovers this 'Penny Dreadful' writer is anything but proper. Winning the Ranger's Heart, Jane Carver Jenny Lincoln keeps one big secret from middle-aged homely rancher Neal Franks. Can he win the Ranger's heart? Maybe, but first he has to rescue her.
Seven stories, seven authors, and all about food and love and romance.Beer Bun Beau by Jody Vitek.Chili Warmed Her Heart by Nancy Pennick.Miss Evergreen's Plum Pudding Surprise by Amy Hahn.A Chicken Tale by Sue Gesing.Tea and Scones by Gisele Margeaux.Prepared With A Pinch of Stardust by J. A. Noele.Stir-fried Love by Nancy Pirri.
Finding love shouldn't be so hard... What does a successful businesswoman born and bred in Chicago want with half-ownership of a quaint bait shop in northern Minnesota, willed to her by her grandfather? And how will the reclusive half-owner of the shop convince the woman to sell out her half to him? For Cassandra Thompson, a Marilyn Monroe look-alike who's recently been dumped by her second fiance in two years, it could mean a well-needed change in life. For Leif Halverson, a handsome man of Ojibwa extraction, and co-owner of the shop, it could mean disaster-like falling in love. Leif is far from happy about this city woman invading his territory so he challenges her to a wilderness survival contest where the winner takes all.
Social worker, Maggie O'Hara, on the spur of the moment, grabs a handsome stranger, and asks him to portray himself, temporarily, as her fiancé. She has adopted a baby girl and her family will disapprove since she isn't married. What Maggie doesn't count on is Dr. Nicholas Capra refusing to give up the pretense and demanding to meet her family--and becoming a part of her life.
Cassandra inherits half-ownership of a dilapidated bait shop on a lake in Minnesota. Co-owner Leif Flying-Eagle is not pleased when she falls in love with the shop and decides to stay. She loves change, he doesn't. One of them has to leave. When Leif challenges Cassandra to a wilderness trip - survivor takes all - she willingly accepts and the adventure begins ..."--Cover.
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