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In love with romance novels? You’re not alone! Romance is today’s most popular fiction genre, accounting for more than half of all mass market fiction sold. If you’re looking to make a serious effort at writing a romance and getting it published in today’s multifaceted markets, you need to learn as much as you can about this highly successful field—especially how to create the perfect heroes and heroines. Now, in this easy, step-by-step guide, a top romance editor gives you the know-how you need to succeed as a romance novelist! Writing A Romance Novel For Dummies is perfect for both beginning and more accomplished writers who are looking to get the leading edge on writing a romanc...
"A thoughtful treatise on how popular representations of nature, through entertainment and tourism, shape how we imagine environmental problems and their solutions"--Provided by publisher.
Unable to deny her destiny, part vampire Brigit Poe is called into action to vanquish the once-great king of the immortals and save the vampire race.
Daddy Knows Last This daddy really is the last to know! THE DADDY RETURNS! Faith Harper knew everyone in New Hope, Texas, was wondering who'd fathered her unborn child. But the sweet—unmarried—mom-to-be refused to name the daddy. And then agent Nick Russo unexpectedly returned to town. She couldn't believe Nick didn't recall their one night of passion. True, it had been nearly nine months ago, but how could he have forgotten such an earth-shattering experience? And if he didn't remember, Faith wasn't about to inform him it was his child she was carrying—no matter how much she longed to recapture the ecstasy she'd found in his arms. Daddy Knows Last. Five connected novels about love, marriage—and Daddy's unexpected need for a baby carriage!
Laura Vivanco's study challenges the idea that Harlequin Mills & Boon romances are merely mass-produced commodities, churned out in accordance with a strict and unchanging formula. She argues that many are well-written, skilfully crafted works, and that some are small masterpieces. For Love and Money demonstrates the variety that exists beneath the covers of Harlequin Mills & Boon romances. They range from paranormal romances to novels resembling chick lit, and many have addressed serious issues, including the plight of post-Second World War refugees, threats to marine mammals, and HIV/AIDS. The genre draws inspiration from Shakespearean comedies and Austen's novels, as well as from other fo...
HE'D BE SO NICE TO COME HOME TO… Sure, single mother Victoria Meese knew that the Lady Luck Ranch was just temporary quarters for rugged ex businessman Brandon Ferringer. But each night, sitting around the fire, she inevitably saw her handsome tenant in a warm, happily-ever-after light…. Though Brandon had come to town with only business on his mind, one look at his lovely landlady put him on another track altogether. But Victoria was the type of woman who deserved white-lace promises and picket fences. And he was, after all, his father's son…wasn't he? MAXIMILLIAN'S CHILDREN: Two brothers and a sister search for the secrets of their father's past…and the love they never thought they'd find!
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Despite the prejudices of critics, popular romance fiction remains a complex, dynamic genre. It consistently maintains the largest market share in the American publishing industry, even as it welcomes new subgenres like queer and BDSM romance. Digital publishing originated in erotic romance, and savvy online communities have exploded myths about the genre's readership. Romance scholarship now reflects this diversity, transformed by interdisciplinary scrutiny, new critical approaches, and an unprecedented international dialogue between authors, scholars, and fans. These eighteen essays investigate individual romance novels, authors, and websites, rethink the genre's history, and explore its interplay of convention and originality. By offering new twists in enduring debates, this collection inspires further inquiry into the emerging field of popular romance studies.
"The Darkest Angel: Winged warrior Lysander has been alive for centuries, and yet he''s never known desire--until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched Lysander into temptation. He may try to evade her attempts, but even the most iron-willed demon assassin can resist for only so long....Shadow Hunter: Vampire hunter Damon Brock''s first assignment with the Execution Underground is Rochester, New York, a city crawling with the undead. But he isn''t the only hunter in town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is fierce and ruthless when it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her family--and she works solo. But being alone is no longer so desirable when she meets the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf. As they work to massacre the local covens, the line between good and evil blurs when they are forced to decide between their lifelong beliefs...and their newfound hearts."--P. [4] of cover.
A centuries-old bust of an evil, demonic man was stolen from a New Orleans grave. Its current owner shows up at Danni Cafferty's antiques shop, but before Danni can buy the statue, it disappears and the owner is found dead. Michael Quinn, a private investigator, believes that the right thing to do is to find and destroy this object weighted with malevolent powers. He and Danni follow it through sultry nights to hidden places in the French Quarter and secret ceremonies on abandoned plantations.