Literary agent, Nicole McConnelly is in trouble. Her career’s in the toilet, her bank account overdrawn, and she’s a wanted, fugitive fairy, from the Realm of Imagination, with a price on her head and a ruthless bounty hunter, who happens to be Satan’s brother, on her heels. Lonely young writer, Kaleb Whalen, lives in a rundown apartment with his pet cockroach and dreams of becoming a best-selling author. But after a run-in with a Boston city bus, he may have lost any chance of a future at all. When both agent, and author, magically appear center-page in Kaleb’s jungle adventure novel, Nicole finds herself faced with something more terrifying than her long-time nemesis…the possibility of something she has artfully avoided for three centuries. True Love.
Readers say: "...absolutely wonderful, sweet, and fun." "...a very clever take on fairy tales." Five modern takes on classic fairy tales, and the only magic is the real-life kind. Each sweet, funny, romantic short story is 10,000-13,000 words in length. The stories can be read separately, but are linked together in the collection, and wrap up in the perfect happily ever after. Stories include: “Cindi” 13,000 words Cindi wants a perfect match—of designer shoes, that is. When her stepmother gets tickets to the Jiminy Shoes trunk sale, it looks like her dreams are coming true. Until her stepmother refuses to bring her along. With a little luck, Cindi finds herself at the sale with the shoes of her dreams, and a handsome man to boot. But when she dashes off with one of the pricey shoes by mistake, her life changes forever. “Red” 10,000 words When Rose brings her Grandmother leftover goodies from her floundering health-food bakery, she realizes she has bigger problems than Grandma’s daily fiber intake—a hot, young man is prowling around her rich Granny’s apartment. Jack Wolff seems to be preying on elderly women, but despite Rose’s protests, Granny’s not willing to give him up. And the nerve of him, Jack’s hitting on Rose, too. Can Rose save her business and her Grandma’s heart before it’s too late? “Belle” 11,000 words Belle’s father is sidelined by a stroke, and she’s determined to save his job as a master carpenter for the mysterious Prince Maxim. Despite her training, completing work on the Prince’s library is harder than she imagined, with the elusive prince watching her every move from the shadows. Belle’s intrigued by the intelligent, kind man who won’t let himself be seen. Is Belle the one to help him move beyond his painful past? “Snow” 11,000 words Shawna White wants nothing more than to land a role in a musical, but she’s running out of cash while she chases her dream. Her stepmother, Veronica Midas, suggests she take a nanny job for the rich man she’s trying to land, and Shawna finds herself in charge of seven kids. But Veronica didn’t realize Shawna would be living there, enchanting Jeremy and his children. Now Veronica will do whatever it takes to win her man. “Goldie” 12,000 words Goldie Lockston isn’t exactly homeless; she’s just a struggling artist who crashes with friends. When her pal asks her to take over vacation dog-sitting duties for a wealthy client in Grimm Towers, Goldie decides it wouldn’t hurt to move in for the week. But she wasn’t counting on being discovered when Blake Behr comes home early. Or posing as his girlfriend. Or having feelings for this grumpy, wealthy lawyer who’s unlike her in every way. You might also enjoy Lisa's previous volumes of Flirts! collections, including Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories, Beach Flirts!, Holiday Flirts!, Wedding Flirts!, More Flirts!, Reunion Flirts!, Fairy Tale Flirts 2!, Office Flirts! and Magic Flirts! Look for Twin Flirts! in early 2015 and check out her Willowdale Romance series.
Fairy Tale Flirts 2! Five Romantic Short Stories Five favorite fairy tales transformed into modern love stories that unfold on Neverland Island, a fictional summertime amusement park. The magic in these tales comes from the heart, not a wand. The sweet, romantic short stories stand alone, but also connect to the others in the collection.. Finish one on your lunch break, enjoy one during your kid’s soccer practice, or stay up late and read them all at once. There are no rules! (For maximum enjoyment, read Fairy Tale Flirts! first.) Stories include: “Sweet Talker” 11,000 words A modern take on Hansel and Gretel. Hans and Greta are neighbors who’ve been secretly crushing on each other for years. Her mother and his father are lovers and business partners, pickling produce together—and they’ve disappeared. With a million dollar deal on the line for their recipes, Hans and Greta have to find them. They think the amusement park on Neverland Island is a good place to start searching. And it might be the perfect place for Greta to move her relationship with Hans to the next level—if she can get him out of the clutches of the sexy peddler whose lured him into working at her X-rated candy store. “Let Down Your Hair” 10,000 words A modern take on Rapunzel. Rachel has spent most of her years on the road with her mother, working in carnival sideshows. She plays the role of Rapunzel—the princess with the world’s longest hair, waiting for her prince to arrive. But Rachel longs for a different life. When a literal knight in shining armor appears in the audience at her show, he might be the key to freeing her from her confining world and her conniving mother. “Wake Me With A Kiss” 11,000 words A modern take on Sleeping Beauty. Frightened by a prediction that their daughter Aurora would die in a car crash, her family moved from the country to the city so she could stay out of cars and use public transportation. At age ten she left behind her best friend, Jordan. Years later, when the move fails to keep her safe, Aurora ends up in a coma. Jordan is now a doctor working in her hospital, and he’ll do whatever he can to save her. Is it too late for these childhood sweethearts to reunite? “Wet and Wild” 11,000 words A modern take on The Little Mermaid. Elle’s a world-champion water-skier starring as a mermaid in her family's show on Neverland Island. When she spots a gorgeous guy in the crowd watching her, she’s determined to meet him. So she sneaks off for a day, letting her rival take her spot as the mermaid. Turns out, the guy’s the new manager of the park, and he’s been dying to meet the mermaid. If Elle reveals it's really her and that she ditched the show for a day, she jeopardizes her family’s job at the park. But keeping quiet means letting him date her rival. “Say My Name” 9,000 words A modern take on Rumplestiltskin. Colleen is determined to find the scam artist who conned his way into her sister’s heart—and her wallet. All she knows is that he’s running a gold scam at Neverland Island and that he’s hot. So she trolls the amusement park and quickly finds him. Only she didn’t plan on falling in love. Can she take down the bad guy without breaking her heart? This is the 8th volume in the Flirts! collection. Check out Flirts!, Beach Flirts!, Holiday Flirts!, Fairy Tale Flirts!, Wedding Flirts!, More Flirts!, and Reunion Flirts! Look for Office Flirts! in fall 2013. You might also enjoy Lisa’s novella, Spouse Hunting, and her Willowdale Romance novels featuring No Foolin’, a Holt Medallion award of merit winner and Man of the Month.
From a popular dating coach and podcast host, a guide to dismantling the myths that get in the way of finding love Does dating feel like you’re chasing a “happily ever after” that always seems out of reach? You’re not alone: many modern daters are stuck following old rules, hung up on ideas like instant chemistry and “the One.” In F the Fairy Tale, love expert Damona Hoffman helps readers break free of those dating myths—and write their own love stories. Drawing on nearly twenty years of experience as a dating coach, Hoffman reveals the four pillars of strong relationships: goals, values, communication, and trust. And she doesn’t just tell readers what to do or not to do—she explains why, exploring the psychological and societal factors behind our behavior to help us break free of old habits for good. F the Fairy Tale gives you the tools to create the happy ending to your love story that’s just right for you.
Sara, a history teacher, was devastated after her boyfriend left her for another teacher. She had always chosen the safe path but in the end nothing worked out… So Sara makes a huge change and moves to Rome! Before her departure, her great-grandfather advises her to cure her broken heart with a new romance, to fall in love with a dark-eyed Italian. Sara laughs it off until it becomes reality! Matteo is mesmerizing…his passionate gaze makes her go weak!
Debut author Jenny McLachlan weaves a warm and hilarious story of friendship and dance starring the refreshing and plucky Bea Hogg in Flirty Dancing, the first book in the Ladybirds series! Bea Hogg is shy, but she has a fiery core that she doesn't let many see. When the national dance competition Starwarscomes to her school looking for talent, she wants to sign up. It's just her luck that her best friend Kat ditches her and agrees to enter with school super-witch Pearl Harris (and Bea's former best friend). Bea is determined to fight back! But when the school hottie, Ollie Matthews, who also happens to be Pearl's boyfriend, decides to enter the competition with Bea to jive dance, she will have more than a fight on her hands.
Meet the women of Mysteria—and the creatures they fall for—in four stories of paranormal passion from four New York Times bestselling authors. Located in the picturesque mountains of Colorado, Mysteria is a place where the supernatural co-exists with the natural. It’s a town of bewitching seduction, dark magic, and sensual demons... In MaryJanice Davidson’s “Alone Wolf,” Charlene Houtenan is the voluptuous local realtor, who knows a hot property when she sees one. And when a new werewolf appears in town, she’s going to make a move he can’t resist... In P. C. Cast's “Candy Cox and the Big Bad (Were) Wolf," Candice Cox may be Mysteria High’s sexiest teacher, but after five husbands, she’s burnt out on romance. Until a former student—a drool-worthy werewolf—makes her howl at the moon… In Gena Showalter's “The Witches of Mysteria and the Dead Who Love Them," Genevieve Tawdry is a witch with a bad case of unrequited love for the owner of the local bar. But is his sudden change of heart the result of a love potion—or a literally breathtaking passion? In Susan Grant's “Mortal in Mysteria,” Harmony Faithfull is the new minister in town. She’s having a crisis of faith—in herself—until she finds a buck-naked man in her garden, a former demon who unleashes the devil inside her...
