She would never know her real dad. And that fact made Noelle Greenwood desperate to connect with his family, even if it meant assuming a false identity to gain their trust. And if she had to hook up with sexy playboy Colin Mayes in a risky game of seduction to claim her birthright—a share of River Oaks, the legendary stud farm Colin co-owned with her grandfather—she would do it. But when Colin sparked real passion in her, Noelle's pretend affair spiraled out of control….
Noelle had turned Colin's world upside down. Then he discovered her true identity. She'd used him to get River Oaks. Furious, Colin vowed to end their relationship. But as hard as he tried, he couldn't seem to get the nights they'd shared out of his system or Noelle out of his heart!
The town of Paradise Island, Virginia, is in the midst of a crime wave. Topping the list is the mysterious death of twenty-nine-year-old Gabriel Long’s great aunt and the disappearance of her family’s antique bowl. Now Gabriel finds herself the owner of her late aunt’s B&B and trustee of the valued heirloom. But how can she begin to unravel the events of the night it disappeared when she barely remembers them?
Leads To Shocking Discoveries…
Gabriel shares an amazing personal history with the B&B’s chef Cornell Price. His great uncle and her great aunt were lovers for more than fifty years. Gabriel’s relatives warn her to avoid Cornell. But the warning proves difficult to heed as their desire for one another intensifies…
And The Greatest Treasure Of All…
Gabriel and Cornell soon discover a friend of Cornell’s also disappeared along with the antique bowl. As they search for answers, Gabriel finds herself in Cornell’s arms—and in his bed. With so many mysteries surrounding them, they must risk their newfound love if they are to find the missing heirloom—and have a future together…
"...Golden Night is a great first step in what I think will be an excellent trilogy. A whodunit mixed with the story of real love succeeding against all odds..."
—Once Upon A Romance
Dear Reader,
Thank you so much for your support. It has been a pleasure meeting so many of you through book signings, various events, and e-mails.
I’m very excited about the second book in the “Quest for the Golden Bowl” series. Long, Hot Nights is now available online and from your local bookstore. If you haven’t purchased it yet, the first book in the series, Golden Night, is still available. You may order it through your local bookseller or online provider. Of course many of my other titles are also available (His Tempest-6/07, Then Comes Love-9/07).
Monroe Bedford wanted to do the right thing for his ailing grandmother's business--not go head-to-head with Melanie Lambert, a sassy single mom intent on saving the town's shopping complex. But the feisty beauty wouldn't give up easily, and the more time he spent with Melanie and her precious nine-year-old daughter, the more he found the ice around his heart turning to mush.
Melanie was convinced that her fledgling business was her second chance at happiness. Now this dark and handsome man--and his kisses--were threatening her plan and her heart. Would Melanie be able to tame the brooding beast in time to give them both a second chance?
Bittersweet
by Candice Poarch
0-7582-1237-2
July 5, 2006
Dafina Books
Will A Twist Of Fate Lead To A New Beginning…
Desiree Prescott doesn’t believe in fairy-tale love anymore, not since her dreamboat ran off to Vegas years ago with another woman. She’s content with her new fiancé, and she’s going to make it work. But a shocking phone call in the middle of the night suddenly sends her to take care of three children in Atlanta…who live right next door to pro baseball player Gerard Kingsley. He’s gorgeous, and she gets the vibe—except Desiree’s not just another groupie. Still, when her man back home says he doesn’t want the responsibility of her new family, Desiree can’t help but notice how Gerard is so caring and unselfish with the kids…and with her…
Or A Dead End?
But fame has its price and it looks like Desiree and Gerard are both going to pay when a deranged fan starts sending him “gifts” after each game. No one knows who the stalker is, but it’s clear that now even the children are at risk. With time running out, only a dangerous confrontation will give Desiree a chance at true happiness—if she survives…
Doggie gourmet shop owner, Quilla Day, found her fiancé cheating. That taught her a lesson: don’t trust any man. Now, with no family around her, she’s alone and stepping into a nightmare. It begins when she stumbles upon a woman’s body on a jogging path. But by the time the police arrive the body is gone...
He’s A Hot Shot...
Angry at being ignored by the cops, worried the killer may have seen her, and determined to find out what happened, Quilla is soon on a collision course with undercover agent Denton Manning. Aloof, almost arrogant, and totally gorgeous, Denton believes he’s immune to any sexy lady...until feisty, fiery Quilla proves him wrong.
And Love Is About To Pull The Trigger
Denton wants Quilla in his arms—but he decides not to tell her the truth about who he is until his undercover case is over. Bad move. Worse timing. One thing that can kill their growing love is Denton’s lies. Another is a ruthless murderer who plans to end Quilla’s future before it begins.
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