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In centuries past, women of a certain age are supposed to be married, if not, society begins to come up with reasons why. Frigid. Unattractive. Picky. Not enough goats in her dowry. The sad state of affairs is, that in today’s society, things haven’t changed that much. Except maybe the goat part, well, depending on what part of the globe one resides. Meet Tess Warner —Smart, independent, great job, great friends, full life…chronically single. Not that she’s obsessed with finding her plus one, but she’s not ruling it out either. She lives her life as she see’s fit, open to what comes her way. Little did she know a random request from an old classmate was about to come her way, a request that would put her in the path with someone from her past. Not his past, because he has no idea she existed, then or now. His past ends up being more than Tess had bargained for, making her question her no baggage code of ethics, as well as everything she thought she new about love, and letting go. This is a story of a woman, then and now. Sexual misadventures, embarrassments, achievements, varying levels of self-esteem, and pant sizes. A humorous look at a modern woman’s plight transversing the mine field of frogs. And maybe, just maybe, colliding with the fabled, “one. ”-“Years of disappointing encounters had honed her faking skills like the sword skills of a samurai. It was all very choreographed. She imagined herself wielding a blade. Slash…”moan. ” Slash… “ooh. ” Jab… “yes, that’s it. ” Raising her sword above her head, she went in for the kill…the not so subtle, but highly effective, shudder. ”-“He had the penis the size of a baby carrot. Sure they look cute in a salad, but when attached the guy you’re falling for…depressing. ”-“Wine made her do slutty things, especially if consumed in indiscriminate quantities. That’s why she drank Vodka, it was the safest bet…Well, if you don’t count that afternoon in Miami. But, in her defense, that scantily clad cabana boy at Fontainebleau had a body that would make a nun come in her habit. ” -“The reason there are so many fish in the sea is because ninety-eight percent have to be thrown back. ”"In life, there are road blocks and there are dead ends. You just have to decide which one’s at the end of your path. ”

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Category: Romance; Humor & Entertainment

Katrine MacNamara was defined by two roles--wife and mother. When one of those roles is suddenly stripped from her, she is forced to re-evaluate her place in the world. She needs to get her life back on track, a life of her own. What are the next logical steps, as a newly single 35 year old woman? 1. Put the kibosh on crying sessions in the fetal position. 2. Start using maiden name. 3. Jump start her non-existent career. The last item is the tricky one. She is determined to stand on her own two feet without her ex's money. But since she has spent the last decade at home raising her son, her moth eaten resume has been collecting dust. When Katrine lands a high profile assignment for the summer. Although short term, the experience would add some much needed prestige to her anemic resume. She is eager to rise to challenge. Little does she know that part of the challenge would be her new boss. During a night full of laughs and margaritas, her friends urge her to get back out into the dating scene. A rebound fling is just what she needs to get her feet wet. Katrine is leery to say the least and is not sure is she is ready. She wonders if a man even fits into her new life. Not to mention the fact that being naked in front of someone new was beyond petrifying. But when a man from the past enters her life and as she grows closer to her new boss, she is forced to re-evaluate the whole fling concept. Does she go for casual or does she commit? Can she even do casual? She always listens to her heart, maybe it was time to start listening to other parts of her anatomy. As she navigates her new single life she has to decide what defines her. And with help from her nutty sister, hilarious friends and plethora of fermented grapes— she just might find that she is willing to forgo lust and even love, if it means compromising her new found identity.

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Category: Romance; Humor & Entertainment

What a difference a year makes and for Katrine MacNamara truer words have never been spoken. Divorce: Moved passed itGrad school: AcceptedNew Job: Nailed itLove: Xander Who? After emotional ups and down, a broken heart twice over, Katrine is ready for a fresh start. She has proven to herself that she can come back from anything life can throw her way, stronger and wiser. New love is on the horizon and she feels ready to give love another chance. No flings, no casual sex. A real relationship, but with whom she doesn't know. Will there be a new contender? Someone right under her nose? Or the one that got away? The gang is back again with big laughs and stronger drinks. This sexy romp satisfies all four senses and presses all the right buttons. Resilient the follow-up to Rebound.

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Category: Romance; Humor & Entertainment

Do you know that feeling—the feeling that no one knows the real you? And not because they don't care, but because you've never shown it to anyone. Maybe not even sure who the "real you" is anyway. Dress the way you're supposed to, date the right guy, mother must approve…Well all of the above applied to Charlie Montgomery. That is until the "right" guy battled his hormones…and lost. Anger was just the catalyst she needed to make a change. And going off to college will give her the perfect opportunity for reinvention. All she had to do was: avoid her ex-boyfriend like the plague, burn old wardrobe, make new friends. And last but not least; avoid the advances of enthusiastic co-eds. Love has no place on the "new Charlie" list. Love is the last thing on her mind, it's just not the right time. But love knows nothing about perfect timing… Readers fell in love with the filter-free antics of Charlie Barton from the Rebound Series. This funny and heart felt novella is about the Charlie way back when. Follow her while she handles being on her own for the first time. *Can be a stand alone

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Category: Romance; Humor & Entertainment

Georgia Bristol’s life hasn’t turned out the way she’d imagined…but it’s a good life. Despite that fact, she finds herself yearning for something she can’t define. Haunted by the choices of her youth. Regrets. Everyone has them. What if? Everyone wonders at times. Lost in town a few heartbeats shy of deserted, Georgia encounters a mysterious woman who gives her a second chance to regain the life she thought she missed out on. Some say getting lost is the best way to find where you’re going. And sometimes everything must be stripped away before you realize that what you have, is what you wanted all along. The Space Between is one woman’s unconventional journey to regain what she holds dear, filled with heartbreak, friendship, and love. A thought provoking tale that will have you relating to her struggles and celebrating her triumphs.

Kindle Price: $3.99

Category: Romance