Retribution
by Fran Shaff
Price: $2.99 USD. 74540 words.
Published on November 24, 2012. Fiction.
Book Three, Tender Mysteries Series.
April, 1896: Susan Willet vows to capture and boil in oil the man who’s kidnapped her sister Bonnie.
Susan’s tremendous passion is one of the things Sheriff Sam Feist finds most attractive about her, but, no matter how worked up she is about her sister’s abduction, he’s not going to let her go after a dangerous kidnapper.
As if he could stop her…
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Fran Shaff
Biography
Just about all of us want to get away from the demands of everyday life from time to time. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have the luxury of being able to take off to some new, exciting place whenever we feel the urge--unless we like to read.
A book can take us anywhere we’d like to go. For readers who enjoy living vicariously in pastimes or in modern times Fran Shaff provides a great escape in the more than twenty novels she’s published over the years. Fran’s fictional books have won awards from readers, reviewers and fellow authors, and her non-fiction has been acknowledged in this way too.
Love is the main focus of all of Fran’s books, whether they’re contemporary or historical, serious or humorous, written for adults or teens. Love between men and women and among friends and families is featured in her books because there is nothing most of us want more than to love and be loved. Happy endings abound, but the journey to reaching that joyful final moment is always a rocky struggle, just the way we want our fiction (even though we could do without the drama in our real lives).
Look for new, full-length historical romance novels from Fran Shaff in the ten-book “Tender Mysteries Series,” available now and debuting throughout 2013 and 2014. The first novel in the series “Resurrected” is available as a free download at most Internet bookstores. The series is available in single e-book and two-pack paperback formats.
Reviewers say:
“Ms. Shaff is a gifted writer that always delivers in her stories.” (The Romance Studio)
“I have discovered a great new author in Fran Shaff. She writes with depth and understanding and digs deep into the emotional lives of her characters bringing the reader with her all the way.” (A Romance Review)
“Fran Shaff is a wonderful writer whose prose speak with passion from her heart.” (Fallen Angel Reviews)
“Ms. Shaff writes about characters that warm your heart and give you a good chuckle as well.” (Coffee Time Romance)
A book can take us anywhere we’d like to go. For readers who enjoy living vicariously in pastimes or in modern times Fran Shaff provides a great escape in the more than twenty novels she’s published over the years. Fran’s fictional books have won awards from readers, reviewers and fellow authors, and her non-fiction has been acknowledged in this way too.
Love is the main focus of all of Fran’s books, whether they’re contemporary or historical, serious or humorous, written for adults or teens. Love between men and women and among friends and families is featured in her books because there is nothing most of us want more than to love and be loved. Happy endings abound, but the journey to reaching that joyful final moment is always a rocky struggle, just the way we want our fiction (even though we could do without the drama in our real lives).
Look for new, full-length historical romance novels from Fran Shaff in the ten-book “Tender Mysteries Series,” available now and debuting throughout 2013 and 2014. The first novel in the series “Resurrected” is available as a free download at most Internet bookstores. The series is available in single e-book and two-pack paperback formats.
Reviewers say:
“Ms. Shaff is a gifted writer that always delivers in her stories.” (The Romance Studio)
“I have discovered a great new author in Fran Shaff. She writes with depth and understanding and digs deep into the emotional lives of her characters bringing the reader with her all the way.” (A Romance Review)
“Fran Shaff is a wonderful writer whose prose speak with passion from her heart.” (Fallen Angel Reviews)
“Ms. Shaff writes about characters that warm your heart and give you a good chuckle as well.” (Coffee Time Romance)
Where to find Fran Shaff online
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/fshaff
Twitter: franshaff
Wattpad: franshaff
Blog: http://cavewriter.blogspot.com
Twitter: franshaff
- Liza's Trouble in "Recruited" -- find a blurb and an excerpt this week at the blog: http://t.co/IZbyDqSwEU
- "Montana Matched, Montana's Magic" 2 novels in one paperback book, contemporary romance available at Amazon: http://t.co/W3erSrLKKJ
- "The Water's Fine" in "Montana's Magic" -- another excerpt this week at the blog: http://t.co/PvRhu9f8qX
- For readers who prefer paperbacks to e-books, Amazon has some big price reductions on most of my paperback books: http://t.co/48NvlvjuW9
- A Secret Hideaway in "Montana Matched" -- an excerpt from "Montana Matched" is at the blog this week. http://t.co/wyq0s9ZGI0
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Books
Restitution
by Fran Shaff
Price: $2.99 USD. 56930 words. Published on October 27, 2012. Fiction.
Restitution, Book Two of the historical romance Tender Mysteries Series. 1895. Hope Nebraska Running off with a handsome stranger is hardly something Amy McKittrick would do under ordinary circumstances. Diego Consillo is hunting down a man who’s stolen over five thousand dollars, and beautiful Amy seems to be the key to finding him.
Price: $2.99 USD. 56930 words. Published on October 27, 2012. Fiction.
Restitution, Book Two of the historical romance Tender Mysteries Series. 1895. Hope Nebraska Running off with a handsome stranger is hardly something Amy McKittrick would do under ordinary circumstances. Diego Consillo is hunting down a man who’s stolen over five thousand dollars, and beautiful Amy seems to be the key to finding him.
Resurrected
by Fran Shaff
Price: Free! 53930 words. Published on October 9, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Resurrected, Book One, Tender Mysteries Series of Historical Romance July, 1895: An investigation into a series of thefts leads Deborah Willet to an irresistible man and a shocking discovery about another love in her life. Reviewers say: “Ms. Shaff is a gifted writer that always delivers in her stories.” The Romance Studio “I will be looking for more from this author.” Coffee Time Romance
Price: Free! 53930 words. Published on October 9, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) Resurrected, Book One, Tender Mysteries Series of Historical Romance July, 1895: An investigation into a series of thefts leads Deborah Willet to an irresistible man and a shocking discovery about another love in her life. Reviewers say: “Ms. Shaff is a gifted writer that always delivers in her stories.” The Romance Studio “I will be looking for more from this author.” Coffee Time Romance
Heart Junction Series, 100 Year Special Edition
by Fran Shaff
Price: $5.99 USD. 213120 words. Published on September 20, 2012. Fiction.
The Heart Junction Series 100 Year Special Edition includes all three beloved full-length novels of Fran Shaff's Heart Junction Series, Laura's Lost Love, Stephanie's Surprise and Mari's Miracle. Special historical information about the time period in which these books are set, 1912, 1913, 1914 is also included.
Price: $5.99 USD. 213120 words. Published on September 20, 2012. Fiction.
The Heart Junction Series 100 Year Special Edition includes all three beloved full-length novels of Fran Shaff's Heart Junction Series, Laura's Lost Love, Stephanie's Surprise and Mari's Miracle. Special historical information about the time period in which these books are set, 1912, 1913, 1914 is also included.
Montana's Magic
by Fran Shaff
Price: $2.99 USD. 62640 words. Published on August 21, 2012. Fiction.
Deanna traveled from Peoria to Montana for two reasons: one, she wanted to help her sister Catherine with her new baby, and, two, she wanted to finish writing her Master’s thesis. Her plans for the summer had seemed simple enough--until she met Cade Robert Whitmore… Cade thinks Deanna is absolutely lovely, but he's got a secret mission on the Ruskin ranch and nothing can distract him from it.
Price: $2.99 USD. 62640 words. Published on August 21, 2012. Fiction.
Deanna traveled from Peoria to Montana for two reasons: one, she wanted to help her sister Catherine with her new baby, and, two, she wanted to finish writing her Master’s thesis. Her plans for the summer had seemed simple enough--until she met Cade Robert Whitmore… Cade thinks Deanna is absolutely lovely, but he's got a secret mission on the Ruskin ranch and nothing can distract him from it.
Montana Matched
by Fran Shaff
Price: $2.99 USD. 64090 words. Published on August 21, 2012. Fiction.
Attracting a woman has never been a problem for wealthy, handsome Montana rancher Jake Ruskin, but finding a woman to marry…that’s quite a different dilemma. Fortunately, Chicago matchmaker Becky Montoya has promised Jake she can find him precisely the kind of woman he’d like to marry. But, when the two of them meet, Jake discovers he's more interested in the matchmaker than anyone else.
Price: $2.99 USD. 64090 words. Published on August 21, 2012. Fiction.
Attracting a woman has never been a problem for wealthy, handsome Montana rancher Jake Ruskin, but finding a woman to marry…that’s quite a different dilemma. Fortunately, Chicago matchmaker Becky Montoya has promised Jake she can find him precisely the kind of woman he’d like to marry. But, when the two of them meet, Jake discovers he's more interested in the matchmaker than anyone else.
Male Fraud
by Fran Shaff
Price: $0.99 USD. 35420 words. Published on March 23, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Terry Fiscus disguises herself as a man in order to get a job as trainer for the pro football Chicago Cyclones. When Coach Dan Barringer meets Terry outside of work and gets to know her as the lovely "Teresa" he falls in love, and so does she. As Terry tries to manage her double life things get complicated and very funny. Hilarious Romantic Comedy Novella from Award-Winning Author Fran Shaff
Price: $0.99 USD. 35420 words. Published on March 23, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) Terry Fiscus disguises herself as a man in order to get a job as trainer for the pro football Chicago Cyclones. When Coach Dan Barringer meets Terry outside of work and gets to know her as the lovely "Teresa" he falls in love, and so does she. As Terry tries to manage her double life things get complicated and very funny. Hilarious Romantic Comedy Novella from Award-Winning Author Fran Shaff
Married While Intoxicated
by Fran Shaff
Price: Free! 11230 words. Published on January 26, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Ever do anything ill-advised while under the influence? Melinda and Matthew did. Stranded in a snowstorm, drowning their sorrows these two strangers got "Married While Intoxicated." See how they handle their sticky situation in this hilarious romantic comedy from Award-Winning Author Fran Shaff.
Price: Free! 11230 words. Published on January 26, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) Ever do anything ill-advised while under the influence? Melinda and Matthew did. Stranded in a snowstorm, drowning their sorrows these two strangers got "Married While Intoxicated." See how they handle their sticky situation in this hilarious romantic comedy from Award-Winning Author Fran Shaff.
The Trading Game
by Fran Shaff
Price: $0.99 USD. 49380 words. Published on January 17, 2011. Fiction.
1898 New York and Wisconsin. Meet Lacey and Salina, young lady look-alikes, one orphaned and homeless, one wealthy and bored, who switch identities and have amazing adventures. Deception, street fights, bank robbers, stowaways...these little ladies aren't afraid of anything. Coffee Time Reviews calls The Trading Game, "Extraordinary!"
Price: $0.99 USD. 49380 words. Published on January 17, 2011. Fiction.
1898 New York and Wisconsin. Meet Lacey and Salina, young lady look-alikes, one orphaned and homeless, one wealthy and bored, who switch identities and have amazing adventures. Deception, street fights, bank robbers, stowaways...these little ladies aren't afraid of anything. Coffee Time Reviews calls The Trading Game, "Extraordinary!"
A Partner's Promise
by Fran Shaff
Price: $0.99 USD. 36030 words. Published on September 2, 2010. Fiction.
Recommended Read Award. EPPIE nomination for excellence in young peoples' literature. 1880's. Caught stealing! Eleven-year-old Axel O'Grady faces a choice--go to jail or leave New York on the orphan train bound for Iowa. Axel chooses Iowa, but he promises his best friend Nate he will return. Keeping his word won't be easy, but A PARTNER'S PROMISE can never be broken.
Price: $0.99 USD. 36030 words. Published on September 2, 2010. Fiction.
Recommended Read Award. EPPIE nomination for excellence in young peoples' literature. 1880's. Caught stealing! Eleven-year-old Axel O'Grady faces a choice--go to jail or leave New York on the orphan train bound for Iowa. Axel chooses Iowa, but he promises his best friend Nate he will return. Keeping his word won't be easy, but A PARTNER'S PROMISE can never be broken.
For Love of Maggie
by Fran Shaff
Price: $0.99 USD. 54640 words. Published on August 29, 2010. Fiction.
Triple Award Winning Love Story. Kayla Franklin is instantly attracted to Roth Simons. He feels the same way about her, but when he makes a major blunder he must do everything he can to win back her heart. A story of forgiveness and love, this award-winning, book is set in beautiful Wisconsin. A Classic Love Story, written for adults, suitable for teens.
Price: $0.99 USD. 54640 words. Published on August 29, 2010. Fiction.
Triple Award Winning Love Story. Kayla Franklin is instantly attracted to Roth Simons. He feels the same way about her, but when he makes a major blunder he must do everything he can to win back her heart. A story of forgiveness and love, this award-winning, book is set in beautiful Wisconsin. A Classic Love Story, written for adults, suitable for teens.
Crossed Wires
by Fran Shaff
Price: Free! 5720 words. Published on August 3, 2010. Fiction.
Classic Romantic Comedy from Award-Winning Author Fran Shaff....Hank Garcia, thinking he's been summoned to Melanie Baker's house to fix an electrical problem, gets the shock of his life! Short Story.
Price: Free! 5720 words. Published on August 3, 2010. Fiction.
Classic Romantic Comedy from Award-Winning Author Fran Shaff....Hank Garcia, thinking he's been summoned to Melanie Baker's house to fix an electrical problem, gets the shock of his life! Short Story.
Stolen Son
by Fran Shaff
Price: $0.99 USD. 54030 words. Published on April 13, 2010. Fiction.
Ella Mason knows Rafe Wallace is keeping a secret, but she doesn't care. For the first time since her son was stolen five years before she's happy, thanks to the new man in her life. Rafe hates lying to Ella, but what choice does he have? His agenda has everything to do with taking care of his son, and nothing can stop him from meeting it--even loving Ella. TOP PICK AWARD Winner from RRAH
Price: $0.99 USD. 54030 words. Published on April 13, 2010. Fiction.
Ella Mason knows Rafe Wallace is keeping a secret, but she doesn't care. For the first time since her son was stolen five years before she's happy, thanks to the new man in her life. Rafe hates lying to Ella, but what choice does he have? His agenda has everything to do with taking care of his son, and nothing can stop him from meeting it--even loving Ella. TOP PICK AWARD Winner from RRAH
Mari's Miracle
by Fran Shaff
Price: $2.99 USD. 85230 words. Published on January 25, 2010. Fiction.
Heart Junction, South Dakota, 1914. Mari's father has forced her to leave her palatial home in Minneapolis to teach in dusty Heart Junction, and he's hired Girt to be her driver. Temperaments clash from the moment Grit and Mari meet. The more they are together, the more often they collide--until they run into each others' arms, which is exactly where they don't belong.
Price: $2.99 USD. 85230 words. Published on January 25, 2010. Fiction.
Heart Junction, South Dakota, 1914. Mari's father has forced her to leave her palatial home in Minneapolis to teach in dusty Heart Junction, and he's hired Girt to be her driver. Temperaments clash from the moment Grit and Mari meet. The more they are together, the more often they collide--until they run into each others' arms, which is exactly where they don't belong.
Change of Heart
by Fran Shaff
Price: Free! 34040 words. Published on January 21, 2010. Fiction.
(4.85 from 13 reviews)
1850s Nebraska: Marietta Randolf travels from Chicago to Nebraska to collect her orphaned nephew Zack. When a snow storm delays her return trip, she finds herself stranded in an unappealing land with a very appealing rancher, Jase Kent--A favorite sweet romance among adults and teens. 5 Stars from Simegen, 5 Hearts from the Romance Studio, 5 Stars from CataRomance, 5 Cups from Coffee Time Romance
Price: Free! 34040 words. Published on January 21, 2010. Fiction.
(4.85 from 13 reviews) 1850s Nebraska: Marietta Randolf travels from Chicago to Nebraska to collect her orphaned nephew Zack. When a snow storm delays her return trip, she finds herself stranded in an unappealing land with a very appealing rancher, Jase Kent--A favorite sweet romance among adults and teens. 5 Stars from Simegen, 5 Hearts from the Romance Studio, 5 Stars from CataRomance, 5 Cups from Coffee Time Romance
Stephanie's Surprise
by Fran Shaff
Price: $2.99 USD. 79370 words. Published on January 14, 2010. Fiction.
Heart Junction, South Dakota, 1913 Stephanie wants to be the new school principal. Dr. Wesley, whose romantic attentions Stephanie has repeatedly rebuffed, has been placed in charge of finding the new principal for the school. Reaching her goal is a titanic challenge, but Stephanie thinks she knows just how to handle Aaron and win the job she wants. Aaron couldn't disagree more.
Price: $2.99 USD. 79370 words. Published on January 14, 2010. Fiction.
Heart Junction, South Dakota, 1913 Stephanie wants to be the new school principal. Dr. Wesley, whose romantic attentions Stephanie has repeatedly rebuffed, has been placed in charge of finding the new principal for the school. Reaching her goal is a titanic challenge, but Stephanie thinks she knows just how to handle Aaron and win the job she wants. Aaron couldn't disagree more.
Laura's Lost Love
by Fran Shaff
Price: $2.99 USD. 71400 words. Published on January 8, 2010. Fiction.
Shortly after Laura happily meets the orphan she intends to take into her home, she learns she may have a difficult time keeping the child. Gavin hates shattering lovely Laura’s dreams of motherhood, but he's duty bound to see to it orphans are placed with married couples only. Undaunted by the handsome man's threats, Laura pushes on with her plans. Golden Rose Award, Recommended Read Award
Price: $2.99 USD. 71400 words. Published on January 8, 2010. Fiction.
Shortly after Laura happily meets the orphan she intends to take into her home, she learns she may have a difficult time keeping the child. Gavin hates shattering lovely Laura’s dreams of motherhood, but he's duty bound to see to it orphans are placed with married couples only. Undaunted by the handsome man's threats, Laura pushes on with her plans. Golden Rose Award, Recommended Read Award
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