Marcia Carrington

Biography

Marcia Carrington writes about the human condition, exploring what makes people tick, but in an upbeat and optimistic tone. She writes in a variety of genres, mainly romance but also, comedy, suspense, crime, paranormal, mystery, YA and NA. Her collection of thirty-four books vary in length from full-length works to novellas, novelettes to short stories.

Marcia's latest books are short story romance THE FUNERAL, released in September 2019, and venturing again into science fiction/paranormal territory with DREAM STATE, a novelette released in December 2019.

Apart from writing and reading, Marcia also has a great love for coffee. The morning coffee has always been a staple for Marcia, and something which she cannot do without. There is just something about the fresh aroma of coffee early in the morning, and anytime for that fact, which proves irresistible to her.

Marcia can be contacted on Twitter, and you can also visit her on her Blog at http://marciasbooktalk.wordpress.com/ and on Pinterest.

Where to find Marcia Carrington online

Series

Linda's Heartbreak
Linda's Heartbreak is a two-part series of romance short stories with part one being MAN ON A MOTORBIKE and its sequel SILAS SAVAGE.
Man On A Motorbike
Price: $0.99 USD.
Silas Savage
Price: $0.99 USD.
Mark's Heart
Mark's Heart is a two-part series of romance novelettes with part one being MARK'S PASSIONATE HEART and its sequel MARK'S RAVISHING HEART.

Books

Dream State
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 16,210. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
David has been seeing nightmares of the murder of a young girl. He believes he may have committed the crime as a youngster, but the fuzzy nature of David's dreams is not providing him with an answer. After several attempts to control his dreams, David’s specialist suggests he undergo music therapy at the Dream State Clinic. Will David’s time at the clinic solve his problem, or make matters worse?
The Funeral
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,870. Language: English. Published: September 5, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Janice is mourning the death of her employer, and fiance, publishing magnate Charles Fallmont. Today she is at Charles’ funeral, watching the proceedings from afar in the church. While Charles’ daughter Maureen welcomes Janice’s presence at the funeral, son Jackson resents Janice. Janice faithfully attends the funeral, but an interruption urges her to leave the ceremony, placing her life in peril.
Grayson's Dilemma
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 30,300. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
When visiting the pier with daughter Mara, Grayson encounters a young woman, Jenna, who saves Mara after she falls into the water. Touched by Jenna’s concern for Mara, Grayson invites Jenna to stay in his guest house, to the discomfort of mother-in-law Evelyn. Jenna’s life is shrouded in mystery, and this causes Grayson angst. Is Jenna a real threat to the March family’s happiness?
Fateful Dreams
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,020. Language: English. Published: October 5, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Visionary & metaphysical
It is one year since Elissa and Marius lost their spouses in a plane crash. On the anniversary of their spouses’ loss they see a dream where their late spouses are pushing them towards each other, even though Elissa and Marius do not know one another. Events brings about the meeting of Elissa and Marius, but their grief may stand in the way of them coming to terms with their lives...
Beautiful Beau Montague
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 14,040. Language: English. Published: November 21, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
He was handsome, with an alluring charm but one day, he disappeared…Marisa idolizes actor Beau Montague, and has been disappointed since he left show business. Payton, Marisa’s friend, encourages her to find out more about Beau, but Marisa finds nothing but dead ends. Marisa attempts to locate Beau Montague where he was last spotted, but will she actually arrive at the truth, or nothing at all?
Amanda's Payback
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 13,770. Language: English. Published: October 29, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Transgressional fiction
Amanda loves to shop at Johannsson’s department store, but the staff there, specifically Magda, an older service assistant, have taken a dislike to her. Magda enlists the help of her lover, security guard Bellamy, to shame Amanda into not shopping there anymore. Matters take a turn when Amanda kidnaps Bellamy, aided by her brother Thomas, for a night of revenge Bellamy will never forget...
Champagne Charlie
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,980. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Romance » General
Molly is a big fan of model Charlie Castle. There is a competition where first prize is an evening with Charlie which Molly refuses to partake in, but she does a dummy recording with Gina. Molly believes Charlie would never give her the light of day, but Gina has other ideas. Gina sends the recording in, and Molly turns out to be a finalist. Will Molly meet Charlie, or severely blow her chances?
Alicia Day
Price: Free! Words: 2,980. Language: English. Published: March 24, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Naïve Alicia marries the man of her dreams, and high school sweetheart, Armand Day, but their marriage is filled with nothing but negative experiences and horror, until one day Alicia makes a life-changing decision which will stay with her as long as she lives.
Silas Savage
Series: Linda's Heartbreak. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,390. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Tragedy has visited Linda’s life again, and unable to cope with the loneliness she moves in with her parents. One day she meets the man on the motorbike one year after their first encounter, and is drawn to get to know him better, despite her parents’ misgivings. Will his moody disposition, and secrets from his past make Linda regret she came into contact with the enigmatic, volatile Silas Savage?
Alby Martin
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 18,420. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Cute, spunky university student Alby Martin encounters Faire one day at the park, a young woman with a troubled home life, and becomes enchanted with her. A central thorn in Faire’s life is stepfather Everett who is suspicious of anyone who comes into contact with her. Will Everett’s interference in their relationship be the ultimate straw, and Alby come to regret his attachment to Faire?
Mariel's Marriage Mayhem
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 21,810. Language: English. Published: August 6, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
On the day of her wedding, feisty Mariel Crain discovers that her fiancé, Duane Davenport, has been carrying on an affair with best friend Melissa Meadows behind her back, and all hell breaks loose at the church. Mariel is comforted by Duane’s best friend Damian Anders, who exposed his shenanigans. Duane will seek revenge on Damian, but will this drive a further wedge between him and Mariel?
Grant's Anguish
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,770. Language: English. Published: June 2, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Adult, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Grant has returned home to discover his wife has left him, and is devastated. Their marriage has been on the rocks for a while due to their lack of relations, for which wife Marion blames him. One evening Grant goes for a drive, and ends up on the beach. He is spotted there by Samantha, who lives beachside. Is Samantha the antidote to Grant's life, or a fleeting moment of happiness for him?
Maxwell Slade Has Vanished
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 16,590. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Fitness entrepreneur Maxwell Slade goes missing one evening, this devastating his wife Beverley, and loyal staff at company Maxwell’s Fitness. The police suspect he has been kidnapped, but cannot work out why. A staff member at Maxwell’s Fitness, Allison Parker, believes that Maxwell is alive, and delves into his disappearance. Will Allison's intervention in this matter place her life in peril?
Heartbreaker
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 29,090. Language: English. Published: February 20, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
Ethan Wainwright has a habit of loving beautiful young women, bringing them to soaring heights of happiness, and leaving them in a state of utter dismay. He has left a string of broken hearts in his wake, but an unexpected incident brings him crashing back to earth. The sister of one of his victims seeks revenge for his crimes, but will she extract her retaliation upon Ethan, or fall prey to him?
Earle's Grand Despair
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,560. Language: English. Published: November 11, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Christmas, Fiction » Romance » General
Earle visits Enchante restaurant awaiting the arrival of his fiancée. When Bonita leaves Earle via text message, he is devastated. Another patron at the restaurant that same evening, Ria experiences a similar predicament to Earle. Earle and Ria's plights are viewed by Enchante owner Harland. Harland attempts to connect them, but will his intuition about their compatibility prove correct?
Angry Cameron
Price: Free! Words: 8,490. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Short stories, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Diandra has just moved into a new house, and is getting to know her neighbors. She finds out about her new neighbor, Cameron Bassett, from another, Marlena, that he is someone to avoid at all costs. Diandra finds Cameron fascinating, to Marlena's shock, and wants to get to know him better. A confrontation with Cameron occurs one day, but will Diandra live to regret her attachment to him?
Brandy's Summer Idol
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 31,840. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Brandy is spending summer at home after her grandparents' death. As she has just turned eighteen, she is feeling the summer in her veins, but cannot go anywhere. One day the family car has problems, and Brandy’s father Garth calls the workshop, who send out Ryan to fix it. Brandy becomes closer to Ryan, against her mother's protests. Will she cherish this summer forever, or suffer heartache?
The Kidnapper
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,700. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Urban
(5.00 from 1 review)
Katie walks home from work to her apartment every day, and visits a small supermarket on the way home. On two occasions she encounters a duo of petty criminals outside the supermarket who eye her, and kidnap her one late afternoon. Will the valiant Katie's life come to an untimely end at the hands of her kidnappers, or will this be a meeting of the minds in a most unexpected way for her, and them?
Patricia's Holiday Affair
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,370. Language: English. Published: May 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Freshly divorced Patricia has decided to pack up her woes, and take a holiday to an island resort to save her sanity. At the resort she meets a mysterious young man who is interested in her, despite their age difference, and Patricia entertains light thoughts of becoming involved with him. Is this handsome young man hiding something which may destroy Patricia's life forever?
Harvey Handsome
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,690. Language: English. Published: April 3, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Harvey is a university professor who piques the fascination of rapacious university student Annalise one day when she sees him at a café she often visits. Annalise takes a shining to the reserved, but virile professor, and schemes to get closer to him by any means possible. Will this be a fanciful dip into the fountain of youth for Harvey, a May-December fling for Annalise, or true love?
The Chauffeur
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,220. Language: English. Published: March 9, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Emmanuel is Elaine Masterson's chauffeur, and driving her to the will reading for her late husband, Edward. This will be anything but a conventional will reading, as Edward’s wayward, greedy relatives have also been invited, having a sense of entitlement which is larger than the world itself. The will reading will change everyone's lives forever as Edward makes conditions on everyone present...
The Announcer
Price: Free! Words: 15,050. Language: English. Published: February 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
(5.00 from 1 review)
Casey Abbott has watched her favorite TV personality, William Armstrong, for years on his Home Shopping Bonanza program on the local WSTY affiliate. An unexpected chain of events prompts Casey to meet William in person, where she will discover the real side to William Armstrong, and see him in a light she never expected…
Jeremiah and Georgina's Christmas
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 13,110. Language: English. Published: November 13, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Christmas, Fiction » Romance » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
In the week before Christmas, Georgina Allan has been assigned by her advertising company to develop a campaign in the serenity of a lush woodsy hotel. Georgina will be working on the campaign with work colleague Jeremiah Jacobson. Jeremiah is an enchanting lady's man, and Georgina cannot stand his smooth charm. Will Georgina be able to withstand Jeremiah, or will this be a Christmas to remember?
Mark's Passionate Heart
Series: Mark's Heart. Price: Free! Words: 18,910. Language: English. Published: September 14, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Handsome Mark Allan is new in town, seeking change in his life as incidents from his past have made life in his former town unbearable. His seemingly charming, and relaxed manner hides a passionate heart, which seeks to experience love, and happiness, at any cost. Mark enters the lives of two beautiful women, and their lives will never again be the same...
Sabrina's Surprise Visitor
Price: Free! Words: 4,920. Language: English. Published: August 27, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Short stories, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Sabrina has not had it easy lately; her marriage has been falling apart, and she has become consumed by work to forget the pain. Sabrina finds a man in her bed after work one day, and is livid he has taken residence in her bed. Sabrina has a confrontation with this man she never expected to happen, but has to endure. Will Sabrina emerge from this a changed woman, or be more confused than ever?
Blake's High School Reunion
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,310. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Handsome Blake Matthews was once the most overweight kid in school, the butt of endless jokes from the beautiful but heartless girl he loved so much, Brenda Backus, who never reciprocated his feelings. Fast forward ten years to the high school reunion...have things remained the same for Blake and Brenda, or will Blake turn the tables on Brenda once and for all?
Mandy's Dream Beau
Price: Free! Words: 4,240. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Mandy has just started in a new high school for her final year of school, and is utterly miserable. Mandy's only consolation comes every Friday, when her grade visits the local skating rink. This is also the only chance she gets to see Daniel Parsons from afar, the apple of her eye. Will Mandy have the opportunity to meet Daniel at the skating rink, or will this be a recipe for disaster?
Adam, My Guardian Angel
Price: Free! Words: 4,550. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
(5.00 from 1 review)
Nancy is at a crossroads - a number of negative experiences have soured her love of life, and she feels as if she has lost the will to live. Will the intervention of a handsome young man help Nancy regain her lust for life, and will to fight, and survive in the world?
Man On A Motorbike
Series: Linda's Heartbreak. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,000. Language: English. Published: January 3, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Short stories, Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American
(5.00 from 1 review)
Linda is out driving one sunny summer afternoon, and an encounter with a handsome motorbike rider forces her to re-assess her life, and put the events of her marriage to husband Clay into perspective. Linda's Heartbreak is a two-part series of romance short stories with part one being MAN ON A MOTORBIKE and its sequel SILAS SAVAGE.
What's A Man To Do?
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 26,670. Language: English. Published: December 4, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
How much trouble can a handsome man cause without even trying? In this case, lots...Mike Anderson gives the term dressing down a whole new meaning. Mike has just lost his job as a broker after fifteen years, and attempts a complete career change, with farcical results. Will his new job, though, create waves in his relationship with best friend Janie?
The Grandmother's Message
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,400. Language: English. Published: June 27, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Ariel is a young woman with everything - her life is progressing well, she is a Class A university student, but, she has held a candle for many years for her beloved late grandmother Marni. A twist of fate plunges Ariel into an experience she will never forget, where she will discover the meaning of THE GRANDMOTHER'S MESSAGE.
Looking Back
Price: Free! Words: 1,220. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Inspirational
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
Anne Smith looks back on her life and remembers her childhood, marriage, family, and the death of her husband.
The Great High School Love Game
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 94,020. Language: English. Published: March 23, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Love is like a game, but not everyone can win the game of hearts... Put together four high school students, intrigue, jealousy and the result - it's all in the name of love...
The Adventures of Mrs Browning
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,750. Language: English. Published: March 21, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
This is just one tale of a city...Mrs Browning is a lady with a secret she wants only you to know and what's more, she wouldn't change this for the world!

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