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Nine years ago Lindsay and Gibb had the perfect marriage - except Lindsay wanted a baby and Gibb didn't. Their marriage broke up over the disagreement. Now Gibb's back in town, and their attraction is just as strong as ever. But Gibb still doesn't want a child - and Lindsay now has an eight-year-old son. Nominated as best sweet traditional romance novel of the year in the Romance Writers of America RITA contest.

Leigh Ann and her hubby Mike share honestly with their guests and live audience in the hope of also learning themselves through shared wisdom, education and empowerment. We have fun, and we talk frankly about addiction, personal development and self-care. We have not been recording consistently this year but First Day Pod is always on our heart! We will announce a regular schedule shortly, but in the meantime you can catch up on previous episodes or join Leigh on her weekly show: The Friend Leigh Show. New episodes are live-streamed every Wednesday at 8:00 PM EDT on YouTube and Twitch. Follow ...

When Morganna Ashworth's father died, leaving her his debts, Sloan Montgomery realized he could finally achieve his two lifelong ambitions: the acquisition of a socially acceptable wife, and revenge on the Ashworth family!

When Elinor's guardian arranges her marriage to an elderly merchant interested only in her society connections, she will do anything to sabotage the wedding - even if it means ruining herself by running off with another man.

With her job in real estate, her little daughter, and the new man in her life, Stephanie Kendall's dreams are almost complete. Then her ex-husband, Jordan Kendall, moves to town, and Stephanie begins to wonder if her love for him has rekindled, or if she's caught in a nightmare. A Springhill series book.

Lauren has a perfectly nice job, a perfectly nice man friend, a perfectly nice life - but she wants more. So when rock star Hunter Dix comes along - and wants Lauren - what a perfect Valentine's Day gift that will be. Except... what about Ward, the perfectly nice man she's supposed to be leaving behind?

After the death of her husband, Camryn Hastings has turned their home into a bed and breakfast to support her and her little daughter Susan. But Mitch's death left her with a huge mortgage, one she has trouble paying. When banker Patrick McKenna comes into their lives, everything Camryn has so patiently built is threatened with destruction - but she can't deny that the very attractive Patrick is a threat to her in ways that have nothing to do with money.

A good secretary does whatever is necessary to advance the goals of her boss - but when Gayle Bradley's employer, computer tycoon Jared Logan, announces that he needs a temporary fiancee in order to cement a business deal, Gayle's professional calm is shaken - forever.

Dillon Archer had already ruined Heidi Cameron's father's business and played a part in his early death. Now he seems set on wrecking the rest of Heidi's life - the bed and breakfast business, which is all she and her mother salvaged from the wreckage - and acquiring Heidi herself, just for good measure!

Five years before, Reid Cavanaugh had rescued Cassidy from a bad situation - and made it worse. So rising reporter Cassidy Adams doesn't want to go after the tycoon's story and once more enter his life. But the choice isn't up to her, even though it may be Reid who has all the questions - and who demands answers.

Chase Worthington might be a drop-dead handsome hunk of movie star, but he doesn't know beans about raising his child; four-year-old Nicky's behavior is all the proof Amanda Bailey needs. Nicky goes through nannies at the speed of light -- until Chase goes on location and Amanda enters the scene. A Springhill Series book.

When Lacey Clinton's father decides to sell his hotel, the only logical buyer is hotel tycoon Damon Kendrick. But Damon is more interested in Lacey than in the hotel and he's willing to buy only if she does him a few favors in return.

Elizabeth Englin has a son she adores, a position of importance as a leader of society, and a job as the general manager of a big Chicago hotel. But her tranquil life is turned upside down when Grady Logan reappears - for Grady knew her when she was Betsy Ames, chambermaid.

When her girlhood crush blossomed into marriage, Andie believed in a rosy future with the man of her dreams - until Todd's betrayal sent her from the beauty of Minnesota's winters to Atlanta to begin anew. But just a few months later, Todd walks back into Andie's life - asking for her help. The stone quarry they jointly inherited is for sale, and a good price would secure the future for both of them.

When Sharley Collins finds her fiancé in the arms of another woman just a week before the wedding - and Spence Greenfield refuses to explain his actions - she calls off the marriage and retreats to the family cabin in the woods. But Spence thinks the cabin would be a good place to hide out, too - and together they wind up spending a very singular honeymoon.

Torey Farrell and Marsh Endicott have each inherited half a house. Each of them wants it all - and neither is willing to budge an inch. They're reluctant housemates, stuck together by common ownership - and they're also a man and a woman who are uncommonly attracted to each other.

When Josh, her sexy firefighter husband, seems to find the fire station - and the newest firefighter, a luscious blonde named Farrah - a whole lot more interesting than his wife after just three months of marriage, Beth decides to fight back. But is is already too late? Is the honeymoon over?

She's a wedding planner - he's allergic to weddings! Penn Caldwell was the love of Kaitlyn Ross's youth, but he left town rather than make a commitment. So now that he's back, why is she having second thoughts about her engagement to another man? A Springhill series book.

All reporter Savannah Seabrooke needs is 30 seconds of Dexter Caine's time. Catching up with the elusive billionaire to ask her single question is a challenge, but Savannah is equal to the task - until Dexter turns the tables, holds her hostage, and announces that she's his wife!

Men and women think, talk, and act differently - which causes problems for writers who are trying to create characters of the opposite sex. When we understand the difference between masculine and feminine qualities and habits, we can use those behaviors and patterns to create characters who are plausible and unique, but not stereotypical. Writing between the Sexes will help you to identify your own gender-specific behaviors, notice those of the opposite sex, and use both to make your characters believable.