#99 Romance [20/12/2016] An independent woman proposes an open marriage to her deceased brother's best friend to help pay his company's debt with the money her brother left her in his will as a 'wedding gift'. * * * * * * * * "Let me help you, Owen." Alice swivelled on the desktop to be sitting facing him directly. "We can get married right now, get the money and file for divorce the next second." She was nearly leaving him no choice. But then again, his concern wasn't fully about the money. "And... and what about us?", he inquired in a low voice. "What about us?", Alice told him innocently. He grabbed the forearm she rested her weight on the table and shocked her by pulling her down onto his lap. Their face came inches apart. Her bosom touched his chest. Her hands instinctively set on his hard chest. A gasp escaped her mouth at the surprisingly electrifying contact of their bodies. He felt that too. For a second, his eyes wandered to her lips. Then he shocked her with his next words. "If I marry you, I can't divorce you." YOUR COMMENTS AND ANY FEEDBACK ARE MUCH APPRECIATED Cover art designed by myself Photo credit to https://sarahlouisejohnson.deviantart.com/

Evelyn's day couldn't get any worse, until a local news anchor drops dead in her café. If that weren't bad enough the police suspect her former drug dealing cousin as the culprit, and Evie's not someone who just sits by while her family's in trouble. Putting on her sleuth hat she's in a race to find the true killer; not an easy task considering the deceased was a total ass to just about everyone he knew. Was it his neglected wife, sick of the constant verbal abuse? His pretty assistant, tired of being sexually harassed on a daily basis? Or was it his brother, jealous of the success he could never find himself? Hell, maybe it's that strange new guy that's only a quarter-step from being a bum. If Evie thought today was a hot mess, she's in for ride of her life. Evie Harper Mysteries: Book 1

When Psychology Professor Pamela Barnes discovers her department's star researcher strangled to death in the computer lab, she's determined to find out who did it. Will an accidental recording of the murder allow Pamela to use her expertise in acoustics to identify the killer? A unique cozy mystery--set in the world of academia and high-stakes research--full of excitement, humor, and romance.

* 4 Sample Chapters * When an eccentric old neighbour dies and names Violet March in his will, she is even more surprised than his estranged and spoiled family. To make matters stranger, she learns that all must attend a pretend murder-mystery weekend for any to claim a share of the inheritance. Being a good sport under constant scrutiny and suspicion becomes trickier when she finds herself torn between the romantic attentions of both the deceased's "favourite" grand-nephew and the charming black sheep of the family. Loyalty forces her to favour the former, but when it is the latter who inherits the bulk of the estate, a grave case of mistaken identities is revealed leaving Violet to determine whether pride and an unwillingness to be labelled a gold-digger may stand in the way of the love of a lifetime. *Cover from "Lake Louise, An Alpine Wonderland" by Norman Fraser, which is to the best of my research and knowledge in the Public Domain. *No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the express written permission of the author.

Passion. Price. Possession There are only two things Gina Gray loves more than her six inch heels and her penthouse suite: Sex and her family. When her father proposes an arranged marriage to save their family business, Gina is shocked - even more so when she discovers who her future husband is. Knox Warner, her ex-boyfriend who broke her heart years ago. Gina despises every fibre of his being and is determined to lead her life the way she wants regardless of their marriage, but Knox says otherwise. With his arrogance and the tendency to always get what he wants, there's only one thing he craves and that's Gina. The chemistry is potent and no matter how hard Gina tries to convince herself that she will not succumb to her lust, she's constantly stuck between a rock and a hard place. Literally. But how hard will Knox have to work to make her his and the marriage bed theirs? ©2018

BOOK 2 OF THE 'It's Just Business' SERIES Every marriage comes with complications and Sam Anderson is about to learn that. Can he and Violet overcome the hurricane? When someone from Sam's past steps back into his life, will it shatter the hopes of surviving for Violet and Sam. But wait... That's just the beginning

COMPLETED. "Look, if you're-" "Shut up." I was taken back at the sudden manner in which he spoke to me. "Let's get something straight Miss Greene, I don't appreciate people talking back at me. And quite frankly, you're crossing your limit with me and my patience with you. So from now on, as long as you're with me you'll do as I say. Understood?" _____________________________________________ Mystery. Romance. Deception. You know what they say, hate is a strong emotion- so is love. You can only hate someone you place in high esteem since you care about what they think. When Juliet Greene secures an internship position at the Empire Heights hotel, and things seem to be finally going her way, a brief encounter causes her life to turn upside down. Getting in the way of the hostile, unfeeling, yet wickedly magnetic billionaire Adrian Vandermir, Julie suddenly gets thrown into a situation that's too much for her to handle. Wanting to have little to do with this and the infuriating Vandermir, she none the less convinces herself that his decisions would be best for her family's own safety. But when things begin to get out of hand, she discovers that she has more to do with the dangerous situation Adrian is involved in than she or anyone else could ever imagine. In the hopes of ending the matter, both must endure each other's company as they take a trip together which reveals unbearable past secrets and irresistible desires. Desires that Julie fears would only deepen her wounds, but somehow heal Adrian's. BONUS CHAPTERS available on my blog (link in my bio)

Crystal Brown second guessed all the decisions she made in life since her episode with Gale. She didn't want to give that relationship more importance than required. She only saw it as a learning curve. But It did effect her, she lost the confidence to move on past it. Being an accountant numbers give a definite answers, right or wrong. But when it comes to people she isn't sure. She was bought up as an independent confident woman, to face the consequences for her actions and decisions she made. And the one major decision she took in life went wrong, throwing her off balance. Brett Di Camillo was a successful entrepreneur, who worked hard to reach the heights he was in today. Doing so he never had time for dating or relationships. He wouldn't call them one night stands, as he always took a lady to dinner before taking her to bed. But Crystal was different. He wanted her not just in bed but in His life. Will he be able to prove that she made the right decision with him, when the time comes? Will he be able to show her that what they have will stand the test of trust.

On the day of Tahir Ahmed his Bin Al-Gazi wedding, his future wife Casey Whyte left him at the altar. Seven years later he comes across her again, under a different name, and has no memory of him, acting as his concierge in the hotel he was staying. Was it possible to have a double, or was she hiding something? Maybe it was time to take his bride back where she belonged. Liza Mason loved her job and was proud of what she had achieved. Until a sheikh had entered her life. She couldn't do anything right. He was turning her controlled world upside down, and got under her skin. He offers her a chance of a lifetime, travelling back to his homeland. Their world will be rocked as her memories come back. Will he be able to handle the truth? Or will it keep them a part forever? Or can love conquer all? Even through betray, secrets, and conspiracies ......... The Sheikh's Lost Bride.