Al "Trunk" Mahoney, Defensive Line
Al

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Jean Joachim

Published: 2019-11-03

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1626228221

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When his wife walked out on him, Al "Trunk" Mahoney's plans for the family he'd never had went up in smoke. A top-ranked defenseman in the NFL, Trunk's success on the gridiron didn't translate to the rest of his life. Hooking up with women was easy for the sexy lineman, but Trunk's secret closed the door to marriage. Would the happiness he yearned for always be just beyond his reach? Beautiful Carla Ricci, bar owner and independent woman had her choice of men. A love-'em and leave-'em lady, she'd made a decision that ruled out 99.9% of men for marriage. She didn't care. Then Trunk Mahoney came along. Carla resolved to remain true to herself. Could her willpower hold indefinitely, or would she settle for an affair that would break her heart?

Unforgettable
Unforgettable

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Jean Joachim

Published: 2020-07-09

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1950244547

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Trained to identify disease --vanquish it, cure it, Cary Metcalf, a small-town doctor, travels to New York City to volunteer at Empire Hospital during the pandemic. Not knowing what to expect, he’s horrified by room after room of dying coronavirus victims he can’t save. Working 12-hour shifts alongside the dangerous, highly-contagious disease challenges his energy, vigilance, and dedication. Sarah Linden, a teacher isolated from her students, cut off from friends by divorce, is overwhelmed by the threat of the disease. On her own, she struggles with loneliness, fear, and depression. Bunking in with his aunt, across the hall from Sarah, Cary faces homelessness when his aunt gets sick. Not knowing where to turn, he accepts Sarah’s offer of her spare room. Fighting to keep an even keel emotionally and grappling with work challenges – Cary and Sarah find understanding, and solace in their blossoming friendship. Will unforgettable times create unforgettable bonds?

Bobby Hernandez, Second Base
Bobby Hernandez, Second Base

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Jean Joachim

Published: 2020-10-31

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1945360518

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Star Nighthawk second baseman, Bobby Hernandez, shunned groupies looking to share his bed and his bank account. Seeking a woman who would help him recapture the Dominican culture he’d lost was like finding a four-leaf clover…until he met smart, sassy, in-your-face Elena Delgado, newbie reporter. A confrontation, and a hostile interview couldn’t cool the sparks igniting between them. Secrets smoldered. Lies were revealed. Could Bobby stop protecting his heart and take a leap of faith? Would Elena risk everything for him, or sell him down the river to get ahead? Caution: Locker room language.

To Love or Not to Love
To Love or Not to Love

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Jean Joachim

Published: 2024-01-25

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13:

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At 28, beautiful Miranda Bradford had given up on men ( since they seemed to have given up on her!) She’d put her life on hold to support her sick mother and sister in college. Which meant: she wasn’t available for “overnight dates,” walked dogs to feed her family, and had little time to pursue what she loved most: playwriting…. When real estate tycoon Penn Roberts was knocked down in Central Park by one of her dogs, he realized it was Miranda who was the knockout with her voluptuous figure, teal blue eyes, peaches-and-cream complexion, and long hair dark as midnight. Their attraction was instantaneous: like a flash fi re setting them each aflame – unexpected and undeniable. And neither of them would ever be the same…. Was it fate they met – or fatal? Would Penn, aka Mr. Hottie, prove to be Mira’s best friend and most sizzling lover or the architect of her greatest betrayal? Compassionate like his late mother – or ruthless like his father? Woo her beyond her wildest dreams or wound her savagely? Heart-broken and confused, she turns to her girlfriends (and their pugs!) at The Manhattan Dinner Club…. Churning with emotion, burning with passion, deep-rooted conflicts, long-buried family secrets, and dazzling plot twists, TO LOVE OR NOT TO LOVE will take your breath away.

Skip Quincy, Shortstop
Skip Quincy, Shortstop

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Jean Joachim

Published:

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1945360828

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One minute ten-year-old Skip Quincy was riding in the backseat of his parents’ car, the next, he woke up in Little Angels orphanage. Within six months, he was adopted. He was welcomed by Mrs. Quincy, the woman he learned to call “mom”, but Mr. Quincy wasn’t a fan. Athletically gifted early on, Skip pursued baseball. He loved the sport and excelled, despite his indifferent dad. Driven to succeed to prove his father wrong, Skip worked hard. Under the guidance of his beloved high school coach, he won the coveted, challenging position of shortstop. Though plagued by self-doubt, Skip made it to the Nighthawks. He focused on baseball and relied on brief encounters with groupies as a substitute for love. When two women entered his life, satisfaction with one-night stands faded. Mimi or Francie? Could either one give him the love and acceptance he’d never had? Caution: Locker room language.

Liz & Nick: No Regrets
Liz & Nick: No Regrets

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Jean Joachim

Published: 2019-10-27

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1945360801

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Called "the Odd Couple" in high school, brainy Liz and athletic Nick hit it off. From tutor and pupil to lovers, they formed a tight bond –until college. Heading off in different directions, they agreed to cut their ties with no regrets. That was the last time they saw each other. Haunted by feelings of inferiority, the former lovers never pursued each other after college. Unable to find a man who evoked the same strong emotions she had experienced with Nick, Liz settled for dating a "ho-hum" guy. Searching, in vain, for a woman as smart at Lizzie who could love a jock, Nick never married. Would a surprise meeting, ten years later, give them a second chance or was it too late? WINNER! 2nd Place - Erotic Short category - 2018 International Digital Awards Contest - Oklahoma Romance Writers of America. The Maggie Award for Excellence - Finalist, then Honorable Mention for Outstanding Work by a Published Romance Novelist in Romance Novella. FINALIST IN THE HOLT MEDALLION CONTEST IN THE ROMANCE NOVELLA CATEGORY THROUGH VIRGINIA ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA!

Hanukkah Hearts
Hanukkah Hearts

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Jean Joachim

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1950244644

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Relocated to New York City from the Midwest, Becky Cohen follows her dream by snagging a choice entry level job at Homes and Ralph Publishing. Hanukkah is not a recognized holiday there, so Becky must remain in New York. Squished into a tiny two-bedroom apartment with three young women, Becky misses her family’s home and the rowdy companionship of her brothers. She plans to Skype with her family during their Hanukkah celebration, until her father declares that “Hanukkah’s been cancelled.” Fighting a serious case of pneumonia, Becky’s mother is rushed to the hospital. Devastated to be removed from her loved ones during this trying time, Becky’s amazed to find a new gift appears on her desk every day. Who’s responsible? He signs his name only, “The Hanukkah Elf.” Who is the Hanukkah Elf? Read the story to find out. Clean romance.

Shine Your Love on Me
Shine Your Love on Me

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Moonlight Books

Published: 2019-11-17

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1626228175

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When a hot career and a hot romance collide in this sensuous story, Brooke Felsen’s life goes up in flames and her visions of corporate glory turn to ashes….She’s worked her gorgeous ass off in a Madison Avenue advertising agency 24/7, winning fame, fortune, and the steamy passion of her sexy, single boss. Until he suddenly dumps her -- and her carefully constructed existence crumbles like day old bread…. Desperate to put her life back together like Humpty Dumpty, Brooke turns to her girlfriends at The Monday Night Dinner Club, all pug owners, and to her grandmother, her “rock” since her hippie parents’ sudden death. Savvy, stylish, wise and witty at 70 plus, Nan introduces her to Pres Carpenter, the hand-some, hunky dog-walker for her pugs, who’s got the hots for Brooke. Is he just a struggling writer, eager to earn extra money? Or an unlikely “catch,” a real life Prince Charming, hiding his own heartbreak and family secrets. Struck by their sizzling chemistry, Brooke can’t ignore the melting desire she feels for Pres, the very opposite of everything she ever thought she wanted! And she’s surprised and delighted by Nan’s friends, smart, lovable, laugh-out-loud seniors, who help her rebuild her life beyond her wildest dreams….

Renovating the Billionaire
Renovating the Billionaire

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Moonlight Books

Published: 2019-01-15

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 173276039X

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Get rid of the house and sell the land. Bulldozing the broken-down mansion billionaire Stryker Alexander West inherited solves an annoying problem. Busy launching a new venture, he doesn’t have time to waste on sentiment. Taking down the historic building should be a slam-dunk. But Stryker comes up against a stone wall in the form of Landmark chair, Jess Lennox. Supporting her brother and juggling a hard life, Jess refuses to approve a permit to demolish the old house. No way will she let arrogant, wealthy Mr. West destroy her dream. Unwilling to accept defeat, Stryker’s confident he can prevail. He insists staying in town is about winning and has nothing to do with heat from a determined blonde. Too stubborn to budge, Jess holds fast, struggling against her attraction to her worst enemy. Will the winner of the battle lose at love?

You Belong to Me
You Belong to Me

Author: Jean C. Joachim

Publisher: Moonlight Books

Published: 2019-03-30

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1945360070

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Cal promised to wait for her. It was only for one year while Giselle pursued her dream job in Paris. Devastated when he marries someone else, she remains in Europe. When her failing eyesight forces her to abandon her work, she returns to Pine Grove--only to find that Cal, now a widower with a young son, lives across the street. Each nurses a broken heart and vows to never let that happen again. But a small boy brings them together in unexpected ways. Can they move beyond the past to rebuild trust and a future together? Or will the truth of what happened all those years ago keep them apart?