EPIC Ebooks Contest Finalist in Historical Romance Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and geese that go bump in the night! Geese? Henry, Baron Grey, called Hank, might have found ghoulies and ghosties as he lay in the dirt on this cold autumn night watching and waiting for pumpkin thieves. With widespread food shortages in 1816, this Year Without a Summer, pumpkinnappers—pumpkin kidnappers or pumpkin thieves—have threatened his friend Emily’s pumpkins. Instead, he got a goose. A big, mean goose who “watched” him in a very embarrassing place. Repeatedly. Any sane man would give up. But Emily is here—Emily, the special playmate of his youth. He could never let anything endanger her. Ten years ago when they last saw each other, they might have become more than playmates. Perhaps now they can pick up where they left off—if her pet goose ever stops damaging him. The widowed Mrs. Emily Metcalfe reluctantly allowed Hank to try and catch the would-be pumpkin thieves, partly as an apology for accusing him of being the pumpkinnapper. But that may have been a bad idea. Her pet goose will warn her of any villains and he intensely dislikes Hank. And then there is Hank himself, the lost friend of her youth, and with whom she would like more than mere friendship. He’s unwed, and she a widow. Can a flame from so long ago once more burn bright? Or will the pumpkinnappers and the goose thwart them? A sweet, traditional, drawing room not bedroom, Regency romantic comedy with paranormal elements. A new version of the previous work, expanded and completely rewritten. 31,000 words, about 120 pages. Second chance at love, poor widow heroine, wealthy hero, aristocrat hero, pumpkin thieves, vicar’s daughter heroine, poor heroine, Halloween, interfering pet goose, comedy romance, sweet romance, British historical fiction, fantasy romance, pumpkins, spirit, ghost, traditional regency, countryside romance, rural romance

EPIC Ebooks Contest Finalist in Historical RomanceGhoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and geese that go bump in the night!Geese?Hank, Baron Grey, might have found ghoulies and ghosties as he lay in the dirt on this cold autumn night watching and waiting for pumpkin thieves. With widespread food shortages in 1816, this Year Without a Summer, pumpkinnappers--pumpkin kidnappers or pumpkin thieves--have threatened his friend Emily's pumpkins. Instead, he got a goose. A big, mean goose who "watched" him in a very embarrassing place. Repeatedly.Any sane man would give up. But Emily is here--Emily, the special playmate of his youth. He could never let anything endanger her. Ten years ago when they last saw each other, they might have become more than playmates. Perhaps now they can pick up where they left off--if her pet goose ever stops damaging him.The widowed Mrs. Emily Metcalfe reluctantly allowed Hank to try and catch the would-be pumpkin thieves, partly as an apology for accusing him of being the pumpkinnapper. But that may have been a bad idea. Her pet goose will warn her of any villains and he intensely dislikes Hank. And then there is Hank himself, the lost friend of her youth, and with whom she would like more than mere friendship.He's unwed, and she a widow. Can a flame from so long ago once more burn bright? Or will the pumpkinnappers and the goose thwart them?A sweet, traditional, drawing room not bedroom, Regency romantic comedy with paranormal elements. A new version of the previous work, expanded and completely rewritten. 31,000 words, about 120 pages.

Love and the Library - A celebration of the beginnings of love wherein young Regency gentlemen meet their matches over a copy of “Pride and Prejudice” at the library. Book 2: Ellen and Laurence Lightning doesn’t strike in the same place twice. Does it? Mr. Laurence Coffey doesn’t care for libraries and novels. His interests run to steam engines and mathematics. But his friend found the lady of his dreams at the library over a copy of “Pride and Prejudice”. Laurence yearns for a lady of his own, one of wit and cleverness as well as beauty. And while he doesn’t expect his friend’s luck, visiting the library can’t hurt. Inventor’s daughter Miss Ellen Palmer uses her skill with mathematics to help her father and brother build steam engines. Unfortunately, many men frown on bluestockings. She loves the library and its mathematics books as well as its novels, especially her favorite, “Pride and Prejudice”. How she would like to find her own Mr. Darcy. Perhaps someday, somewhere, she can discover a man who wants an intelligent woman. At the library, they both reach for a copy of “Pride and Prejudice” at the same time. Can their mutual interest in numbers—and this particular novel—make their dreams come true? A sweet, traditional Regency romantic comedy, but not a retelling of “Pride and Prejudice”. 28,000 words, about 105 pages. And there’s a duck. Quack! 1800s London romance, Regency, Pride and Prejudice, library, bluestocking heroine, beta hero, scientist hero, gentleman hero, class differences, comedy, sweet romance, British historical fiction, steam engines, mathematics, love, duck

A book as fairy godmother? Stranger things have happened… Everyone looks forward to the Earl of Langley’s annual family party because everyone, relative and employee alike, receives a gift. Which includes Mr. Stephen Fairfax, tutor to the earl’s bratty son. But what a gift! And from the demure widow Mrs. Anne Copely, the earl’s niece, no less. If he accepts the gift book’s implicit invitation, his wildest dreams about the beautiful lady will come true. He might also lose his job, but he’ll take the chance. Mrs. Anne Copely has enjoyed every minute she’s spent in the handsome tutor’s company. The subject of her gift interests them both, and studying the book together is the perfect way for them to spend many happy hours together. Although why he’s uneasy about an innocent collection of illustrations puzzles her. A mixup of the first order, but when gifts go astray, love comes to the rescue. A sweet, yet sensual Regency romantic comedy. A new version of the previous work, expanded and completely rewritten. 33,000 words, about 120 pages. family party, house party, house party, beta hero, gentleman hero, mistaken gifts, scandalous gift, hero-heroine misunderstanding, widow heroine, comedy, poor heroine, sweet romance, protective hero, British historical fiction, big secret, mixup, evil relative, countryside romance, engineer hero

Ladies adore him. Gentlemen despise him. But everyone is dying to learn the identity of the anonymous male romance author known as LORD LOVELY. “How lovely” sigh the ladies of Regency London as they read Lord Lovely’s books, thus giving him his popular (and somewhat ridiculous) name. Who is this gentleman who writes such splendid stories of love? He has to be young, handsome, witty and able to fulfill any woman’s sexual fantasies. “No!” Shout the gentlemen. Any man who writes about love affairs must be too unattractive to have one of his own. He’s probably old, fat, bald and missing a few teeth. At least they hope so. Ladies in a tizzy, gentlemen ready to commit murder, London aquiver with controversy. Lord Lovely’s fame and book sales increase by the hour. The gentleman known as Lord Lovely scratches his head. How could his books touch off such a conflagration? Male romance authors are a rare breed, but not entirely unknown. The problem is how to reveal himself. Or should he? He welcomes his books’ earnings, but the disclosure of his identity could destroy his non-book career. The widowed Bel, forced to marry another, hasn’t seen the gentleman in question in ten years. The best of friends in their childhood, they might have become more, but her father forced her to wed elsewhere. Perhaps they’ll pick up where they left off. But not if a scheming temptress who has her eye on Lord Lovely has her way. And not if a mysterious, unknown nobleman puts an end to both the author and the man. Sweet Regency historical fiction with romantic comedy and mystery. 119,000 words, about 430 pages. 1800s London romance, beta hero, Regency mystery, scholar hero, widow heroine, second chance at love, stolen inheritance, contested inheritance, poor gentleman hero, rich widow heroine, big secret, comedy, sweet romance, British historical fiction, aristocrat, love triangle, secret identity, danger, scandal, rebound hero, murder attempt, scheming woman

Make the ducks happy and win an estate! Mr. Christopher “Kit” Winnington never expected his favorite aunt to dream up something as ridiculous as a contest to determine the heir to her sizeable property. But there it is, in black and white, in the letter from her solicitor. In order to win the inheritance, Kit must vie with his aunt’s companion, Miss Angela Stratton. Their task: Make his aunt’s pet ducks happy. Odd, for such a sharp-witted lady, and definitely out of character. Still, making ducks happy is better than his current, despised job. Shouldn’t be much of a problem, either. Quack at them, pet them and maybe feed them some stale bread. He should win handily. Angela liked her employer very much, but the most she expected from the will was a little money. But now, a chance to win an entire estate! Since she cares for the ducks and knows their quirks, she should win easily. The ducks, already happy, quack along their merry way as Kit and Angela discover that love may be a greater prize than any inheritance. A sweet, drawing room, not bedroom, Regency romantic comedy. 40,000 words, about 145 pages. A new version of the previous book, expanded and completely rewritten. Non-explicit, mild sensuality. Beta hero, inheritance, hero-heroine competition, countryside romance, rural romance, gentleman hero, big secret, companion heroine, poor heroine, wacky ducks, comedy, sweet romance, British historical fiction, unexpected villain, Regency, evil suitor

EPIC EBooks Award Finalist in Science Fiction Romance The Romance Reviews Finalist for Best in Historical Fantasy/Paranormal Legends are fun, but not real. Or are they? Facts rule twenty-first century astronomer Caroline’s life. And then she steps through that gazebo’s back doorway into Regency England, where she meets a man she knows she’ll never see again. But time travel, though improbable, is scientific fact. In mathematician Richard’s world, there’s no such thing as time travel. Until a woman who claims she’s from the future demolishes his view of reality. But legends certainly aren’t real. Richard can love Caroline, unconcerned by his family legend, which has lain dormant for centuries. Until the time is right. And now the time is right… A mainstream Regency time travel romance with science fiction and fantasy elements. 34,000 words, about 125 pages. A new version of the previous work, expanded and completely rewritten. woman astronomer, astronomy, male mathematician, Regency time travel, fish out of water, female competition, evil companion, legend come to life, legend, comedy, British historical fiction, Regency science fiction romance, aristocrat, wormhole, countryside romance, rural romance, fantasy