When a woman wrongs a man… can a man forgive and love? Jen Jones wasn't a criminal. She just made a few bad choices and ruined a few lives, primarily that of her boss, CEO Dave Jewell. When her blackmailer is murdered, she becomes the next target. Dave Jewell protects Jen because she holds the key to his company's code. What he doesn't expect is love, lies, and a link to his past. Jen must solve the mystery and thwart a ruthless killer while keeping her heart from being broken.
Jen Jones hides a horrible secret behind her new degree, toned body, and exciting job at Silicon Valley's hottest startup-until a man linked to her past is killed in a hit-and-run. CEO and founder Dave Jewell is about to land a huge deal. He doesn't need blood on his car, threatening phone calls, and Jen wrapped in broken code and blackmail. A gang of thugs hunts Jen, and she takes refuge in Dave's protective arms. Together, they must thwart a killer and rescue an innocent victim from their past. Love blossoms, but a damaging revelation points straight at Jen, threatening to tear them apart forever.
Have you wanted to enrich your romance novels by including a diverse cast of characters? Do you want your stories to reflect the society around you? Are you unsure how to portray Asian characters in a balanced way that does not perpetuate stereotypes? If so, I can be your mentor and help you develop Asian romantic heroes and heroines that are strong, desirable, talented, and flawed—in other words, well-rounded characters, who, like all romantic heroes and heroines deserve and find a happy ending. I have experience in this area, having grown up Asian American and have written many romance novels with Asian heroes and heroines. I’ve also read widely in both literature and fiction areas, as well as taken ethnic studies classes and researched Asian American history. I can be your guide in finding resources to deepen your knowledge while pointing out areas to pay attention. I will also encourage you to let your characters fly, no matter what their background and to not let fear hold you back when developing your Asian characters. In this book, I will go over common myths and stereotypes, respectful ways of describing Asian characters, and the tropes to avoid. I’ll briefly touch on the history of the various Asian groups in America and point out to you the difference in experience based on when the Asian ancestor immigrated. Interracial and multicultural romance is a thriving romance market, and I will talk about some of the concerns and opportunities when writing characters who come from different backgrounds. I'll include example excerpts to illustrate my points and interview questions you can use to develop your unique characters from an Asian perspective.
"High Stakes, Danger, and a Chance for Love." Three romances fraught with danger from bestselling author Rachelle Ayala. Broken Build - Exciting Romantic Suspense/Technothriller set in Silicon Valley. A female engineer hides a horrible secret. Can she escape discovery, a killer, and a broken heart? Hidden Under Her Heart - A heartfelt romance sizzling with controversy. A young nurse swears off sex to land a marrying man. But an unexpected pregnancy and a dark secret threaten her chance for true love. Knowing Vera - Suspenseful romance, an unsolved murder, and love on the beach. A young woman seeks to prove her father innocent of murdering her boyfriend's mother. crime, women's fiction, romantic suspense, romance boxed set, boxed set
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The gripping story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds in history—a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley, rigorously reported by the prize-winning journalist. With a new Afterword covering her trial and sentencing, bringing the story to a close. “Chilling ... Reads like a thriller ... Carreyrou tells [the Theranos story] virtually to perfection.” —The New York Times Book Review In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the next Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup “unicorn” promised to revolutionize the medical industry with its breakthrough device, which performed the whole range of laboratory tests from a single drop of blood. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising round that valued the company at more than $9 billion, putting Holmes’s worth at an estimated $4.5 billion. There was just one problem: The technology didn’t work. Erroneous results put patients in danger, leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatments. All the while, Holmes and her partner, Sunny Balwani, worked to silence anyone who voiced misgivings—from journalists to their own employees.
A tiny life hangs on the balance. Is it worthless because it is unwanted? Maryanne Torres is a compassionate nurse who fails at relationships. After a string of losers, she swears off premarital sex, hoping to land a marrying type of man. Lucas Knight, a dedicated triathlete, is smart, sweet, and everything Maryanne wants in a man. Their romance is cut short when she is pregnant after being raped at a party. Lucas and Maryanne struggle with her decision to abort. He asks her to seek alternatives and pledges to support her through the pregnancy. However, the rapist has other ideas and is determined to destroy the baby and Maryanne. With Maryanne's life in danger, Lucas races to save her and her baby. However, Maryanne hides a secret that threatens to tear them apart forever.
Ian hunts for the truth behind a hit-and-run incident that leaves his wife Rowena in a coma, fights a corporate take-over of his business, and explores the mystery behind the death of his great-aunt Isobel by a hit-and-driver.
He’s always loved her, but she can never know his darkest secret… Bishop: Raven is the only woman I’ve ever loved, but I knew her father would never approve. And his death only makes everything worse. Is it my fault? I can’t be sure, and Raven can never know. But I promised I’d always look out for her, and when she asks me for my help I can’t turn her down… even if staying close to her is its own kind of torture. Raven: Strong. Solid. Always there. I know I can count on Bishop. And after my father’s death, I would have fallen apart without him. We’ve never been more than friends, but when one wild kiss leads to another… and another… I start to think that Bishop’s been holding his feelings back. What else has he been hiding? And how can I convince him to be mine? Band of Billionaires: A tragic secret binds them together… Revealing the truth could tear them apart. Binge read the complete series now! Primal Bargains (Gideon’s Story, Book One) Deadly Appetites (Cassian’s Story, Book Two) Covert Sins (Archer’s Story, Book Three) Forbidden Loyalties (Gage’s Story, Book Four) Lost Hearts (Bishop’s Story, Book Five) Necessary Betrayals (Book Six) beauty beast forced proximity romance billionaire office billionaire wealthy suspense suspence romantic second chance comedy alpha club books series boys workplace office banker male steamy hot sizzling novel enemies lovers thriller adventure silicon valley tech venture capitalist tycoon standalone
Enjoy this steamy action-packed Protector Romance with a blind and scarred hero and a tech genius CEO heroine by award-winning military romance author Patricia D. Eddy. Dax Holloway I started Boston’s top security firm, but only a fool would entrust their safety to a blind man. Even if I am—was—Special Forces. But that’s exactly what happens when my business partner’s emergency rescue mission leaves us shorthanded. Now, software genius Evianna Archer’s life depends on my hair-trigger instincts. To my damaged eyes, she’s all freesia-scented curves, and her touch reminds me of everything a man like me—damaged inside and out—doesn’t deserve. Evianna Archer Firing a key employee so close to the launch of my new home security program was risky. But who knew the guy would turn psycho? The last thing I need is a bodyguard underfoot, especially one as distracting as Dax. Towering, broody, and scarred inside and out, he’s determined to keep me safe. And at a distance. With my life in chaos, Dax is everything I shouldn’t want. Shouldn’t need. But as the danger mounts, he proves he’s someone I can trust with my body, heart, and soul. The trick will be surviving long enough to reprogram his broken self-image—and prove to him he’s worthy of love. ~~ Second Sight is a found family, steamy protector romance featuring an angry, blind, tortured former Special Forces soldier and a brilliant tech company CEO. There's banter, the occasional laugh-out-loud moment, and a love story you'll never forget. Each book in the Away From Keyboard series is a standalone, but past characters do reappear in future books so you'll never have to say goodbye to any of them.
Deadly secrets stalk them both… Archer: The whole world knows that Zara hates me—she’s told them several times over. But she’s the only one who can help me right now. I can’t be distracted by her short skirts and sassy mouth when my dark past stalks me. If I lose my focus, we’ll both be in danger. But when I’m near her, she’s the only thing I see. Zara: Humorless, stuffy, and completely wrong for me, that’s Archer. I’ll laugh in his face before I translate anything for him. But then he makes me an offer I can’t refuse. The more I learn about him, the more I see that his past is more mystery than fact. And that his stuffiness hides a passion I can’t resist. I need to keep away, but the closer I get to knowing the real man, the harder he is to resist. Band of Billionaires: A tragic secret binds them together… Revealing the truth could tear them apart. Binge read the complete series now! Primal Bargains (Gideon’s Story, Book One) Deadly Appetites (Cassian’s Story, Book Two) Covert Sins (Archer’s Story, Book Three) Forbidden Loyalties (Gage’s Story, Book Four) Lost Hearts (Bishop’s Story, Book Five) Necessary Betrayals (Book Six) beauty beast forced proximity romance billionaire office billionaire wealthy suspense suspence romantic second chance comedy alpha club books series boys workplace office banker male steamy hot sizzling novel enemies lovers thriller adventure silicon valley tech venture capitalist tycoon standalone
