Romance Novella Spotlight
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Her Every Wish by Courtney Milan
Self-published
Lindsey Faber, editor
Blurb
Crash has never let the circumstances of his birth, or his lack of a last name, bother him. His associations may be unsavory, but money, friends, and infamy open far more interesting doors than respect ever could. His sole regret? Once lovely, sweet Daisy Whitlaw learned the truth about how he made his fortune, she cut him off.
Daisy’s father is dead, her mother is in ill health, and her available funds have dwindled to a memory. When the local parish announces a Christmas charity bequest to help young people start a trade, it’s her last chance. So what if the grants are intended for men? If she’s good enough, she might bluff her way into a future.
When Crash offers to show her how to swagger with confidence, she knows he is up to no good. But with her life in the balance, she’s desperate enough to risk the one thing she hasn’t yet lost: her heart.
About Courtney Milan
Courtney Milan is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical romance. Her books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Booklist.
Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, a medium-sized dog, and an attack cat. Before she started writing historical romance, she experimented with various occupations: computer programming, dog-training, scientificating…. But her favorite job is the one she’s now doing full time–writing romance.
If you want to know when Courtney’s next book will come out, please visit her website at http://www.courtneymilan.com, where you can sign up to receive an email when she has her next release.
Where to Buy:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Her-Every-Wish-Worth-Saga-ebook/dp/B01DK1UUL4
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-every-wish-courtney-milan/1123599365?ean=2940157719760
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Courtney_Milan_Her_Every_Wish?id=vG3VCwAAQBAJ
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/her-every-wish/id1047227594
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/her-every-wish
Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22817504-her-every-wish
THE HUSBAND MANEUVER by Karen Witemeyer
in With This Ring
Baker Publishing, Bethany House
Charlene Patterson, editor
Blurb
1890s Texas
Marietta Hawkins has been in love with ranch foreman Daniel Barrett since she came home from school three years ago. Unfortunately, her father’s rule about hands not fraternizing with his daughter has kept him out of reach. She believed patience would prove a virtue in winning him over–until now. He is leaving. Starting up his own spread. To have any hope of maneuvering him into a proposal, she has to act fast or lose him forever. Fans of A Worthy Pursuit will enjoy seeing these characters again!
About Karen Witemeyer
For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warm-hearted historical romances with a flair of humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. A transplant from California, Karen came to Texas for college, met a cowboy disguised as a computer nerd, married him, and never left the state that had become home.
Winner of the HOLT Medallion, ACFW Carol Award, Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, National Reader’s Choice Award, and a finalist for both the RITA and Christy Awards, Karen is a firm believer in the power of happy endings. . . and ice cream. She also loves to reward her readers. Every month she gives away two inspirational historical novels to someone from her newsletter list and offers substantial bonus content on her website. To learn more about Karen and her books, or to join her subscriber list, please visit www.karenwitemeyer.com.
Where to Buy:
Bethany House: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-husband-maneuver/376860
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Husband-Maneuver-This-Ring-Collection-ebook/dp/B019JZRBZS
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-husband-maneuver-karen-witemeyer/1123171816?ean=9781441229120
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Karen_Witemeyer_The_Husband_Maneuver_With_This_Rin?id=g7o8CwAAQBAJ
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-husband-maneuver-with-this-ring-collection/id1069448286
IndieBound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780764217722
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-husband-maneuver-with-this-ring-collection
Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28591482-the-husband-maneuver
LET IT SNOW by Jeanette Grey
Grand Central Publishing, Forever Yours
Megha Parekh and Lexi Smail, editors
Blurb
‘Tis the night before Christmas Eve and Holly wishes she hadn’t volunteered to work the night shift. The weather is frightful and getting worse by the minute, and the same old annoying carols are blasting from the bookstore’s speakers. But Holly’s holiday spirit returns when the store’s sexy new assistant manager arrives to keep her company. He has muscled arms, baby blue eyes, and a sweet pair of lips she wouldn’t mind meeting under the mistletoe.
Sam is glad the snow is keeping away customers-it gives him a chance to get close to his favorite employee. Holly has always been a mystery to Sam, like a beautiful present he’d love to unwrap. When they’re trapped by a full-blown blizzard, Holly breaks into the Christmas cookie display. Sam busts out a bottle of vodka from the boss’s office. Soon the two are trading heated kisses-as well as secrets neither has ever felt safe enough to tell before. What started out as one naughty night together turns into something so much more.
About Jeanette Grey
Jeanette Grey started out with degrees in physics and painting, which she dutifully applied to stunted careers in teaching, technical support, and advertising. When none of that panned out, she started writing.
Her sexy romances run the gamut from secret billionaires to broke college kids, and from athletes to high-tech futuristic military heroes. What ties them together are Jeanette’s love of love, her snarky sense of humor, and her passion for infusing her stories with the perfect balance of emotion and heat.
She blogs regularly at http://www.badgirlzwrite.com and irregularly at http://www.jeanettegrey.com/blog
Stay up to date with all her newest releases by subscribing to her newsletter: http://www.jeanettegrey.com/stay-up-to-date/
Where to Buy:
Forever Romance: http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jeanette-grey/let-it-snow/9781455567966/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Snow-Jeanette-Grey-ebook/dp/B01FRAS8ZG
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/let-it-snow-jeanette-grey/1123748224?ean=9781455567966
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jeanette_Grey_Let_It_Snow?id=ni8aDAAAQBAJ
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/let-it-snow/id1109978204
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/let-it-snow-23
Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31787822-let-it-snow

LET US DREAM by Alyssa Cole
in Daughters of a Nation
Self-published
Nina S. Gooden, editor
Blurb
A rebellious cabaret owner and her stubborn chef pursue, life, liberty, and happiness in 1917 Harlem…and find love where they least expect it.
After spending half her life pretending to be something she’s not, performance is second nature for cabaret owner Bertha Hines. With the election drawing near and women’s voting rights on the ballot, Bertha decides to use her persuasive skills to push the men of New York City in the right direction.
Chef Amir Chowdhury jumped ship in New York to get a taste of the American Dream, only to discover he’s an unwanted ingredient. When ornery Amir reluctantly takes a job at The Cashmere, he thinks he’s hit the bottom of the barrel; however, working at the club reignites his dream of being a force for change. His boss, Bertha, ignites something else in him.
Bertha and Amir clash from the start, but her knowledge of politics and his knowledge of dance force them into a detente that fans the flames of latent desire. But Bertha has the vice squad on her tail, and news from home may end Amir’s dream before it comes to fruition. With their pasts and futures stacked against them, can Amir and Bertha hold on to their growing love?
About Alyssa Cole
Alyssa Cole is an award-winning author of sci-fi, historical, and contemporary romance. When she’s not busy writing, traveling, and learning French, she can be found watching anime with her husband, tending to their herd of animals, and finding ways to get around her Twitter-blocking app.
She is represented by Courtney Miller-Callihan of Handspun Lit.
Where to Buy:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Us-Dream-Alyssa-Cole-ebook/dp/B06XN5YV23
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/let-us-dream-alyssa-cole/1125867813?ean=2940154356784
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/let-us-dream/id1210058663
IndieBound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781941885345
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/let-us-dream
Check it out on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34440337-let-us-dream
