This follow-up to My Favorite Husband continues the story of the heroine's charming brother, Scott Richmond. When the handsome heir to the Richmond jewels captures a petty burglar in his mansion, mayhem, mishaps, and romance ensue as they steal each others' hearts. Original.
Never dread a synopsis again! Pam McCutcheon, multi-published author and acclaimed guru of the synopsis, guides you step-by-step through the process of creating the synopsis you need to understand your novel and market your manuscript. Updated and revised, this second edition is organized as an interactive workbook using extensive examples and worksheets to help you create and understand: What a synopsis is and why you need one What to put in your synopsis, what to leave out, and why How to include plot and character development in your synopsis How to add tone, mood, and considerations important to your genre Three methods to start your synopsis The key to a good synopsis How to write a back cover blurb How to use the plotting board to build your synopsis "Bravo! Pam McCutcheon has decoded the synopsis! Writing the Fiction Synopsis is packed with useful information helpful to both the professional and novice writer. I wish I'd had this informative book years ago. Writing the Fiction Synopsis is a must-have tool for all writers. Pam McCutcheon has given a writers a cure for the synopsis headache." -- Maggie Osborne, award-winning author of more than 40 books "I'd been to Pam McCutcheon's online workshop on synopsis and found it really helpful, so I bought this book, too. (Watch out everyone, I'm going to gush.) This is by far the best book I've ever seen on writing a synopsis!! And like you and many others, I've gone nuts trying to get my synopsis to say what it needs to say in an interesting and concise way without making it a yawner. I'm also one of those authors who writes a rough synopsis as a road map after I've written about 3 chapters of a book to keep me on track. This book makes it so easy. If you buy one book on writing a synopsis, buy this one." -- Lisa Mondello, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Writing the Fiction Synopsis is destined to be a classic!" -- Karen Fox, RITA-nominated romance author
Suddenly a Family It started like any day Off-duty undercover cop Cole McKenzie was dealing with the Saturday single dad routine. Then suddenly, a sexy wild redhead appeared, screaming that someone had taken her baby! Would it turn into the love of a lifetime? Cole was miles down the road before Meg Hollingsworth informed him that "Baby" was really a bunny. But before Cole could ditch her, his son popped up in the back seat and he announced he wanted Meg for a mom. Could the kiddie matchmaker make his straight-arrow dad fall for a woman so outrageous?
When a time capsule is inadvertently unsealed, its contents reveal a unique look at Dogwood's past. The relics not only uncover the past, but will affect the present and the future of Dogwood. The short stories include:"The Book of Matches" by Pam McCutcheon"Once Upon a Hero" by Sharon Silva"Small-Town Treasure" by Torie Fox "Royal Exposure" by Karen Fox"Chasing Mayberry" by Jodi Anderson"Penny's Promise" by Jude Willhoff"A Letter from George" by Laura Hayden"No Place Like Home" by Angel SmitsDogwood, Colorado: where the best things in life are rescued.
Welcome to Dogwood, Colorado, where a special dog named Match brings soul mates together.In this prequel to the Dogwood series, you'll learn how the legend of the matchmaking dog came to be, and meet many of the quirky characters who made life in Dogwood, Colorado interesting over the years. The short stories include:"A Forever Kind of Love" by Pam McCutcheon"Gone to the Dogs" by Laura Hayden"The Cowboy and the Librarian" by Jodi Anderson"A Match in Disguise" by Pam McCutcheon"Rescuing Susan" by Jude Willhoff"In Search of a Match" by Sharon Silva"Give a Dog a Chance" by Karen Fox"Take Me Home" by Angel SmitsDogwood, Colorado: where the best things in life are rescued.This collection of stories range from humorous to emotional, but each and every one is a heartwarming story about couples who are fated to be together, and the dogs who love them.
Tomboy Belle Sullivan seeks vengeance on the men who mock her and her sisters, so she transforms herself into a beautiful heartbreaker. But her heart is soon taken over by handsome Englishman Kit Stanhope--the very man who teaches her the art of flirtation. Original.
A Futuristic Romance set among the Apollo worshipping people on the planet of Delphi. She is the Golden Python, the most accomplished oracle on her planet. Yet Thena cannot foretell the danger one Terran man brings to her world--or the storm of desire he arouses in her heart.
With a sprinkle of fairy dust, love is sure to bloom in this anthology that includes "The Fairy Bride" by Tess Mallory, "MacBroom Sweeps Clean" by Emma Craig, "The Trouble with Fairies" by Pam McCutcheon, and "Whatever You Wish" by Elizabeth Saunders.
Never dread a synopsis again! Pam McCutcheon, multi-published author and acclaimed guru of the synopsis, guides you step-by-step through the process of creating the synopsis you need to understand your novel and market your manuscript. Updated and revised, this second edition is organized as an interactive workbook using extensive examples and worksheets to help you create and understand: What a synopsis is and why you need one What to put in your synopsis, what to leave out, and why How to include plot and character development in your synopsis How to add tone, mood, and considerations important to your genre Three methods to start your synopsis The key to a good synopsis How to write a back cover blurb How to use the plotting board to build your synopsis "Bravo! Pam McCutcheon has decoded the synopsis! Writing the Fiction Synopsis is packed with useful information helpful to both the professional and novice writer. I wish I'd had this informative book years ago. Writing the Fiction Synopsis is a must-have tool for all writers. Pam McCutcheon has given a writers a cure for the synopsis headache." -- Maggie Osborne, award-winning author of more than 40 books "I'd been to Pam McCutcheon's online workshop on synopsis and found it really helpful, so I bought this book, too. (Watch out everyone, I'm going to gush.) This is by far the best book I've ever seen on writing a synopsis!! And like you and many others, I've gone nuts trying to get my synopsis to say what it needs to say in an interesting and concise way without making it a yawner. I'm also one of those authors who writes a rough synopsis as a road map after I've written about 3 chapters of a book to keep me on track. This book makes it so easy. If you buy one book on writing a synopsis, buy this one." -- Lisa Mondello, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Writing the Fiction Synopsis is destined to be a classic!" -- Karen Fox, RITA-nominated romance author
A breath of fresh humor in the land of romantic comedy! Laughter, sex, a hero to-die-for...what else could the romance reader want? My Favorite Husband is a laugh-out-loud hit!” —Sandra Hill, New York Times Bestselling Author Scheduling a funeral for one husband the same day I marry another may not have been my brightest idea. Especially when Chaz, my supposedly dead first husband shows up at his own funeral just after I tie the knot with Spencer, husband number two. Now Chaz, his stunning fellow captive Amalia, my boss Candace, and my outrageous brother follow me on my honeymoon with Spencer. It’s a tangled mess—Amalia wants Chaz, Candace wants Spencer, Chaz and Spencer both want me, and Scott just wants to be entertained by the whole tangled mess. Forget triangle—this is more like a love pentangle! Do ya think the courts will accept a plea of bigamy by accident? Yeah...no. Now I have to choose between them. Who will be My Favorite Husband? If you like sexy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedies with smart-aleck brothers, ridiculous situations, and shenanigans galore, you'll love this book. Get your copy today!
“Caught in the Act is a zany, surprisingly sophisticated screwball comedy reminiscent of the 1930s Hepburn movies.” — Harriet Klausner Scott: When I unexpectedly catch Chrissie, a teenage thief, in the act of stealing my mother’s jewels, I let her go because...why not? She needs the money more than we do, and it’s our fault her family’s in a bind. But when her honest, upright older sister Nicole shows up to stop the robbery, Chrissie is already gone, and Nicole berates me for setting a horrible example for the teenager. Well, crap. How can I get this gorgeous woman on my good side? Nicole: I can’t believe this outrageous guy allowed my little sister to get away with grand theft. I want to talk Chrissie into giving the gems back, but it’s too late--she’s already sold them. Worse, Scott’s mother knows the jewels are fake, but she plans to collect the insurance money anyway. How are we going to keep our crooked relatives from being arrested? Somehow, this witty, wacky, whimsical man convinces me to steal the fake gems back. But how can we, without getting Caught in the Act ourselves? A steamy, hilarious opposites attract romantic comedy with a straitlaced heroine who has worked hard all her life and a wealthy capricious hero who seems to work hard at nothing at all. Get caught up in Caught in the Act today! (This is a follow-on to My Favorite Husband, but can be read as a standalone.)
One unexpected pregnancy, two determined would-be fiancés, and a passel of meddling small-town residents clash to determine a schoolteacher’s future. Blake: I can’t forget the soft, feminine schoolteacher I met one passion-filled night in Las Vegas. But when I track her down six weeks later, I discover she’s pregnant with my baby! Though I’m stunned by the idea of a ready-made family, I know my responsibility and ask her to marry me. Lana: When Blake nobly offers matrimony, I have to turn him down. He’s all about the duty, and I’d rather be a single mother than endure a loveless marriage. Unfortunately, the town insists I have to marry marry someone—preferablylocal Ned—or I’ll lose my job. As the townspeople go to ridiculous lengths to influence my choice, even to the point of planning a wedding despite not knowing who the groom will be, I realize I have to choose. Will the town force me down the aisle with the groom they’ve chosen for me, or can I find love with Blake and set my own path? If you enjoy spicy, goofy comedies with small-town busybodies, a kooky legend, and lots of tomfoolery, you’ll love this book. Download It Happened One Flight today! Editorial Reviews: "Ms. McCutcheon, as always, brings laughter, zany townspeople, and a 'legend' thrown in to keep things interesting. I LOVED IT!" — Bell, Book, and Candle (4 1/2 stars) "With great humor and secondary characters, Pam McCutcheon entertains...” — Romantic Times (4 stars) "McCutcheon has a great sense of humor that shines through her wonderfully eccentric characters. This romance is passionate and sensitive, and anything goes." — Affaire de Coeur (4 1/2 stars) (Originally published as Here Comes the...Baby as part of Bachelor Falls Showers by Harlequin American, this is a standalone novel)
Winner of a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award! “A funny, fast-paced adventure full of charm, wit, and heartwarming characters.” Start with one off-duty vice cop in search of peace and quiet. Add one Miss Goody-Two-Shoes, longing for excitement. Combine liberally with two kids, a stolen prize-winning rabbit, a stray puppy, a missing diamond ring, and a cross-country chase, and you have a recipe for fun and adventure. From Genie Romex Reviews: “Meg Hollingsworth is sick and tired of being Miss Goody-Two-Shoes. She wants action, adventure—a life! ... Cole McKenzie is sick and tired of being a vice cop in San Antonio ... He wants a non-eventful life as a small town police chief. At the moment, a quiet weekend will do. “... Meg’s truck—and Baby!—are stolen and...Cole charges to the rescue. His act of heroism turns into a wild hare chase across three states, involving a nutty, sexy redhead with a yen for adventure, two small children, a stray dog, an ex-wife, an idiot boyfriend, a ‘borrowed’ diamond ring and hilarious pit stops in every bathroom between San Antonio and Phoenix. Throw in grand theft auto, grand larceny, kidnapping, and the biggest, baddest rabbit breeder in the world, and it’s not exactly the quiet weekend Cole envisioned. Nor, in his wildest dreams, had he ever envisioned falling for a woman like Meg—a woman who can’t help being good no matter how hard she tries to be bad. “Ms McCutcheon pens a funny, fast-paced adventure full of charm, wit and heartwarming characters. There's never a dull moment while Meg and Cole are CHASING BABY.” (Originally published by Harlequin American)
It didn't start with Samantha but reluctantly she was the first to go public. World-wide, the people were starving and suffering tremendous pain whenever they ate but little was being done by the professionals. Misdiagnoses' were running rampant and eventually everyone was forced to suffer in silence or undergo the unwanted consequences. Grudgingly Samantha spoke to individuals that also needed help and this started her personal domino effect that led to a friend having meetings; an eavesdropping customer reaching out to insane asylums and prisons; and eventually an extremely embarrassing situation that lead to a radio station willing to listen.
It is only natural for people to be fascinated by the sea. Life originated in the oceans, and more than one-half of the people on Earth reside within 50 miles of the sea. However, even though we have sent explorers to the moon and other regions of space, we still know little about the frontier that surrounds us. The engaging new Life in the Sea set provides young readers with current, accessible information about the sea and its creatures. This comprehensive resource on the ocean's inhabitants presents living things in their physical habitats, emphasizing the relationship between marine biology and marine ecology. Each volume focuses on one specific area of the marine world, discussing its physical characteristics, the living things found there, and the impact humans have on the area. The perfect companion to Facts On File's Life On Earth set (see facing page), this invaluable reference presents a well-rounded view of marine life.
It is only natural for people to be fascinated by the sea. Life originated in the oceans, and more than one-half of the people on Earth reside within 50 miles of the sea. However, even though we have sent explorers to the moon and other regions of space, we still know little about the frontier that surrounds us. The engaging new Life in the Sea set provides young readers with current, accessible information about the sea and its creatures. This comprehensive resource on the ocean's inhabitants presents living things in their physical habitats, emphasizing the relationship between marine biology and marine ecology. Each volume focuses on one specific area of the marine world, discussing its physical characteristics, the living things found there, and the impact humans have on the area. The perfect companion to Facts On File's Life On Earth set (see facing page), this invaluable reference presents a well-rounded view of marine life.
Knowing their Place is a comprehensive account of the public, private and intellectual life of Irish women in the Victorian age. In particular, this book looks at the steady progress of girls and women within the education system, their gradual involvement in intellectual life through amateur societies (such as the Royal Dublin Society); their emergence of independent, highly motivated scholarly and philanthropic individuals who operated within local spheres with often very considerable degrees of success and influence.
It is only natural for people to be fascinated by the sea. Life originated in the oceans, and more than one-half of the people on Earth reside within 50 miles of the sea. However, even though we have sent explorers to the moon and other regions of space, we still know little about the frontier that surrounds us. The engaging new Life in the Sea set provides young readers with current, accessible information about the sea and its creatures. This comprehensive resource on the ocean's inhabitants presents living things in their physical habitats, emphasizing the relationship between marine biology and marine ecology. Each volume focuses on one specific area of the marine world, discussing its physical characteristics, the living things found there, and the impact humans have on the area. The perfect companion to Facts On File's Life On Earth set (see facing page), this invaluable reference presents a well-rounded view of marine life.
It is only natural for people to be fascinated by the sea. Life originated in the oceans, and more than one-half of the people on Earth reside within 50 miles of the sea. However, even though we have sent explorers to the moon and other regions of space, we still know little about the frontier that surrounds us. The engaging new Life in the Sea set provides young readers with current, accessible information about the sea and its creatures. This comprehensive resource on the ocean's inhabitants presents living things in their physical habitats, emphasizing the relationship between marine biology and marine ecology. Each volume focuses on one specific area of the marine world, discussing its physical characteristics, the living things found there, and the impact humans have on the area. The perfect companion to Facts On File's Life On Earth set (see facing page), this invaluable reference presents a well-rounded view of marine life.
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