Second-Chance Bride Though she came west in her wedding dress, Deborah Frazier isn’t looking for a groom. She fled St. Louis to escape marrying a man she didn’t love. In Cowboy Creek, she’s found shelter, friends and a job. All that’s now in jeopardy, thanks to a handsome newcomer. Undercover Pinkerton agent Adam Halloway is hunting for his family’s greatest enemy. The pretty baker at the boardinghouse is certainly hiding something—but is she an accomplice to a criminal? As evidence against Deborah piles up, can Adam trust his heart and make Deborah a bride at last?

USA Today–Bestselling Author: A New York billionaire’s birthday party gets crashed—by a woman in a big white dress . . . “If we’re not married by thirty, we’ll marry each other . . .” Allegra Clark doesn’t expect to be a runaway bride . . . till she’s about to say, “I do.” Then the commitment-phobe bolts—straight into the adjacent thirtieth birthday party of the man she’d once vowed to wed. Billionaire hotelier Zander Wilde can hardly believe his eyes. The woman he never forgot, more beautiful than ever, in a gown and veil. And she’s just days away from her thirtieth birthday . . . Praise for RITA Award winner Teri Wilson’s novels “Charming and unexpectedly touching.” —Kirkus Reviews “Like journeying through a dream that I never wanted to end.” —Night Owl Reviews

A grumpy contractor upends the wedding planner’s life… With hopes of gaining a promotion, Brooke Campbell is all smiles as she temporarily takes charge of the Perky Pink Wedding Company. She’s not only overseeing plans for her boss’s wedding, but also supervising the renovations of the Seabreeze Wedding Chapel. On her way to her first meeting with the contractor, she stops at her favorite coffee shop. A strikingly handsome firefighter and part-time contractor, Logan Montgomery, reaches for the same cup of coffee as her. When his touch startles her, the coffee spills, and his forbidding frown is aimed at her. Maybe some would assume it would be a meet-cute, much like a sweet, creamy, whipped coffee, but for these two their first meet is more like a pot of day-old coffee that not even a heap of sugar packets and a dose of creamer can help. Just wait until they find out they are working together… Oh my! Seabreeze Wedding Chapel series: Prequel - The Bride’s Dream Wedding Book 1 - The Bride’s Pink Shoes Book 2 - The Bride’s Christmas Dress Book 3 – The Runaway Bride’s Vow Book 4 – The Bride’s Antique Ring

A beautiful bride with cold feet. Feet that are running straight out the small town church doors and away from the wedding she didn’t plan. With her wedding gown flapping in the cold December wind, Karlene gallops to the town’s limits on a “borrowed” horse. Only one person anticipates her next move: her steady-as-a-rock childhood crush—her brother’s best friend. He’s six years her senior, and a man who’s never minded her tagging along. Instinctively, Joey knows where Karlene’s going and what she needs. He sets her up with a fresh horse to a bed roll so she can hide out at their old camping cabin far from what will surely be a very dramatic Christmas with her parents and almost-in-laws. However, her plans hit an unexpected snag, but, once again, Joey comes to the rescue, offering her safe haven on his ranch. As Karlene spends the holidays with her secret-crush cowboy, will he begin to see her as more just a grown-up version of that tag-along kid she used to be? And will the magic of the season bring her heart its deepest wish as well as a second chance at love? This is a sweet Christmas romance novella with a runaway bride, a cowboy, an older brother's best friend, an age gap, and of course true love!

Meet a handsome stranger the night before my wedding … check. Jump into his car the next day in my wedding dress and tell him to drive … check. Make him a deal he can’t refuse and then spend the next four weeks with him … check. I know how it sounds, but honestly, becoming a runaway bride was the best decision of my life. Telling the man who drove the getaway car that I could help him accomplish his dream all while knowing the chances of that being true are slim, not a smart choice. I can only blame myself for how things turned out. I thought it would be simple. I wasn’t going to see Graham Wright again once our four weeks were up. We’d just go back to our totally opposite lives. I live a life in the spotlight, and he keeps to himself. But the sweet, sexy man whose roof I’m living under makes me think and do things I’d never expected. I definitely didn’t expect that first kiss to happen the way it did. Or for a simple checklist to turn into a summer I never want to end. But if I don’t hold up my end of the deal soon, this same summer that’s changed my life will be one that Graham will want to forget. Tropes in Write That Down include runaway bride, roommates, steamy slow burn, small town romance, and opposites attract.

What happens when a runaway bride meets a wealthy cowboy? Realizing her wedding is a sham, curvy Maddie Stanton takes to her kitten heels and escapes the ceremony - still dressed in her bridal gown! Stranded on the Wyoming highway with a flat tire, rescue appears in the form of Garrett Trask. When the handsome cowboy hires her to work on his ranch, Maddie jumps at the offer, grateful to leave her past behind her. She never counted on falling in love… But when she discovers a secret from Garrett’s past, her newfound happiness is shattered. Can this sexy cowboy convince Maddie he loves her, and her curves? Or will she forever remain the runaway bride? This is a sexy contemporary romance novella of approximately 27,000 words.

Will a sizzling connection with her best friend’s brother cause a starlet runaway bride to rethink her stance on walking down the aisle? Emmy I never planned to leave my fiancé at the altar. Accepting the lead role in a rom-com about a runaway bride was my chance to shed the "former child star" label and revive my career. Little did I know that the onscreen sparks with my co-star would ignite a whirlwind off-screen romance. But moments before our real-life wedding, I took inspiration from my movie counterpart, followed my gut, and made a run for it. I arrived at The Hideaway in my wedding dress, hoping a few tranquil days at the resort would help me decide if returning to the chaos of Hollywood—and my relationship—is what I truly want. But a spa appointment mix-up with a gorgeous face from the past leaves me more confused than ever. Xavier It’s been six years since I’ve seen Emmy Santos in person, and not a day’s gone by that I haven’t thought about her. But two things remain true: she’s still my little sister’s best friend, and my recent breakup shows the relentless drive that makes me a top-tier talent manager also makes me a crappy boyfriend. My sister insisted I come to The Hideaway to unplug and learn how to relax. I wonder what would happen if she knew that her best friend is the one offering me a captivating distraction for my restless hands… Each book in The Hideaway series is a steamy, stand-alone romance with NO cliffhanger and an HEA. Suitable for ages 18+. Come find your escape.

This collection contains 3 hot stories with obsessed alpha males who will do anything TO HAVE HER. Includes MY FIRST THEFT WENT A LITTLE LIKE THIS; YOU'RE MINE, WIFE; and WANTING HIS STUDENT. MY FIRST THEFT WENT A LITTLE LIKE THIS My first theft went a little like this... I just wanted to steal one bag of chips. Instead, I end up stealing the heart of a handsome millionaire... YOU'RE MINE, WIFE When my wife serves me divorce papers, I lose my s**t. But I'm going to remind her that she's mine. And she's going to stay with me till death do us part. Whether she likes it or not. ***A sexy short story featuring an over-the-top alpha male who is beyond obsessed with his wife and is never going to let her go!*** Excerpt: I say, "The next words coming out of that pretty little mouth better be 'I have come to my senses, dear husband, and I shall ask for a divorce no more.'" "You're so stubborn." "You haven't seen stubborn yet." My fingers twitch with the desire to tie her to the bed; I settle for wrapping my arms around her and putting my hand on the small of her back. "Shouldn't you be at work?" "I'm exactly where I need to be." I kiss her shoulder, then sink my teeth into her skin, marking her with a love bite. "You're the CEO. You shouldn't be playing hooky. Doesn't that set a bad example for your employees?" "When you're the boss, you have the privilege of being able to tell people, 'Do as I say, not as I do.'" WANTING HIS STUDENT I shouldn't want her, but I do. Alicia Liu is the most gorgeous woman I have ever met, and I want to make her mine. But there's one problem. She's my student. Is that going to stop me from claiming her? Not for long... ***A sweet and sexy short story with an obsessed alpha male, instalove, and a happy ending!*** Excerpt: "Leave them," I bark. I'm going to give her some real food and going to give her a real bed to sleep on, not that crappy air mattress. I'm going to take care of her, not giving a d**n whether or not it's appropriate. "But—" Impatient, I seize her hand and drag her out of the room. She shivers. "Are you going to report me to the staff?" A frown comes onto my face. She thinks I'm going to tattle on her? Does she think I'm a heartless b*****d? Then again, I have been growling at her (albeit unintentionally). She is probably scared of me. "I'm not going to get you in trouble," I say, only half-growling this time. "Um, then can you let go of my hand?" I look at our intertwined hands, cursing mentally. Professors aren't supposed to touch their students, and we're definitely not supposed to hold their hands. Still, I don't want to let go of her.

NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic backstory romance tropes, the stories made up of the lingering problems, scars, and needs from your hero’s and heroine’s pasts that must be overcome before they can achieve happiness and true love. . Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: a detailed definition and analysis descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly lists of additional key scenes important to this trope an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope reasons why audiences love this trope a list of similar tropes a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…

Playing with people's hearts could mean playing with fire… True crime writer Addison Young has traveled thousands of miles to Fiji to interview one man—sexy ex-firefighter Brady Adams. Brady spent his career parachuting into wildfires—until an arsonist sets the fire that kills his entire team. Addison is desperate to get Brady's story for her new book. Trouble is, Brady isn't talking. And the sophisticated but endlessly aggravating Landon Foster, owner of the exclusive Azure Lux Resort where Brady is staying, is acting like a possessive mother hen. Brady Adams is hiding away in paradise, licking his wounds and blaming himself for not saving his team. So when the insistent writer corners him on the beach, he's surprised by his reaction: Desire. Excitement. Possibilities. But the scars on his body have eroded his confidence, and the scars on his soul run even deeper. There can be no possibilities with Addison. Or with his best friend, Lander Foster. Maybe not even for himself. Landon Foster traded the New York lifestyle for his own slice of paradise in Fiji. So when he learned of Brady's injuries, he brought his old friend to the beach to recuperate. Or that's what he tells himself, anyway. He's been in love with Brady for years, always hoping for the right time to make his move. But Brady's inner wounds aren't healing, and Landon is starting to fear they never will. Worse, it seems the kindhearted, beautiful Addison might be the only one who can bring Brady back. If she'll agree to his plan. And if it doesn't cause him to lose Brady forever… Reader note: contains MMF bisexual menage romance, hot romance elements, protective billionaires, brave firefighters, and male/male love