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Paula Freda

Biography

About the Author
Dorothy Paula Freda, is also known under her pen names Paula Freda and Marianne Dora Rose. Her
books range from Fiction and Non-fiction Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Poetry, Articles, Essays and How-to-Write Instructional complete with Lessons and optional assignments.

Homemaker, mother of two grown sons, and former off-the-desk publisher of a family-oriented print small press, (1984 thru 1999), The Pink Chameleon, that she now publishes on line, Paula was raised by her grandmother and mother, and has been writing for as long as she can remember. Even before she could set pencil to paper, she would spin her stories in the recording booths in the Brooklyn Coney Island Arcades for a quarter per 3-minute record. She states, "I love the English language, love words and seeing them on display, typed and alive. A romantic at heart, I write simply and emotionally. One of my former editors kindly described my work, '...her pieces are always deep, gentle and refreshing....'" Paula further states, "My stories are sensitive, deeply emotional, sensual when appropriate, yet non-graphic, family fare, pageturners. My hope is that my writing will bring entertainment and uplift the human spirit, bring a smile to your face and your soul, and leave you filled with a generous amount of hope."

Smashwords Interview

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I was born in Manhattan and grew up on the east side in a two-room apartment with my grandmother and my mother. I considered myself fortunate as we had our own bathroom in the apartment. The room, narrow, but long, also housed our ice box. The two rooms which comprised the kitchen and the bedroom were divided by an arch. The bedroom was large enough to accommodate a double bed which I shared with my grandmother, and my mother's twin size bed. A day lounge, a couple of dressers and even a large old fashioned wood vanity with a huge round mirror and two drawers on each side fit snugly into the room, leaving a narrow aisle for us to move around. The kitchen contained a pot belly coal stove for heating, and also a four burner gas cooking stove. In one corner, a lidded bath tub next to a deep basin sink, served as a counter top when both halves of the lid were closed, and as a bathing unit when one or both halves of the lids were raised. When I was ten years old, my Uncle Joe, my grandmother's son, a former music teacher who operated a small tv/radio/small appliance repair shop, brought us a twelve-inch television set with a round screen. This was our pride and joy, and I was allowed each evening to watch about a half-hour before bedtime. My favorite show was "Captain Video." Stories I read, and movies I saw, whose endings left me dissatisfied, I rewrote in my mind, and supplied the endings I preferred. Even before I could set pencil to paper, I would spin my stories in the recording booths in the Brooklyn Coney Island Arcades for a quarter per 3-minute record. Shortly after I turned ten, we moved to a four-room apartment in Brooklyn. And one day, my uncle brought us a twenty-one inch Television Set. Though poor financially, my life was filled with love and good morals. I have no memory of ever going hungry or lacking clothes or dolls. And although I never knew my father, except for a brief meeting in a court room, my grandmother, my mother, and my two uncles filled my early years with wonderful memories. Grandmother would read to me each night as we lay in bed, from an old Italian novel that told the story of a knight and his lady, and a magical kingdom filled with wizards and dragons. I believe that is how my love of reading and writing grew, and nurtured my desire to create my own stories that exemplified the love my family bestowed upon me.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
Although I published several of my works over the years in small print presses and a local newspaper Discovery Section, and later on line, I had no luck with the slick publications, and many of my larger works gathered dust in my desk drawers. Then I came across Mark Coker's Smashwords.com and though my sales remain humble compared to the best sellers, I am now published in Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple, among others, thanks to Smashwords. Mark Coker has made many dreams come true, among them, mine as well.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Paula Freda online

Website: http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/dpfenterprises.com/
Twitter: @Paulaebooks
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: https://wordpress.com/view/dorothypaula.wordpress.com

Where to buy in print

http://www.amazon.com/Paula-Freda/e/B00405B4Z6/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

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New Books and E-books by Paula Freda - Clean heartwarming romances filled with deep emotion. Romance for hearts of all ages. From contemporary, to western - East meets West, to fantasy, to the paranormal, to time travel, to inspirational.

Series

The Roses Collection by
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Clean contemporary romances
The Blue Jay and the Sparrow (Romance on the Continent)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Driscoll's Lady
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Adventure in Panama
Price: $2.99 USD.
Henderson Sands (Romance in the Mediterranean)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Roses in the Dark
Price: $5.95 USD.
Beautiful Dreamer
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Driscoll Saga by
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Clean contemporary romances Clean conteporary western romances
Roses in the Dark
Price: $5.95 USD.
Driscoll's Lady
Price: Free!
Driscoll's Daughter
Price: $2.99 USD.
Wild Yellow Clover and Honey Wheat Sage
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Blue Jay and the Sparrow (Romance on the Continent)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Beautiful Dreamer
Price: $2.99 USD.
In Another Life (from the Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden) by
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden Along the Nile (Volume 1)
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden Outside of Time (Volume 2)
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden In the Lost City of the Incas (Psyche and Eros Reborn) Volume 3
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden in the African Jungle (Golden Sofala) Volume 5
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden, The Complete Novel
Price: $5.95 USD.
Blossoms and Gems (Romance Novellas for hearts of all ages) by
Blossoms in the Snow (An Inspirational Romance)
Price: Free!
Lilac in the Spring
Price: $2.99 USD.
Sapphire Blue in the Straw (Jenny's Story)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Orange Blossoms in December
Price: $2.99 USD.
Rubies, Sapphires, Red, White and Lavender Blossoms
Price: $9.95 USD.
I Dream of My Lady in Red
Price: $2.99 USD.
Adventure Romance by
A clean Romance and Adventure in the Amazon for hearts of all ages.
The Sketchbook (A Tale of Adventure and Romance in the Amazon)
Price: $1.25 USD.
The Consequential Heart
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Inspirational Collection (Stories that touch the heart and the soul) by
Inspirational Stories - Set I
Price: $5.95 USD.
Inspirational Stories - Set 2
Price: $5.95 USD.
Inspirational Stories - Set 3
Price: $5.95 USD.
Sunset in Paradise
Price: Free!

Books

Love's Endless Realm by
Price: Free! Words: 22,900. Language: English. Published: June 22, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » Clean & Wholesome
(5.00 from 1 review)
Clean wholesome inspirational romance novella, a sequel to "The Beauty Within" and "Blossoms in the Snow." Cathy, a legal secretary, has worked several years for Patrick, a lawyer, a young, kind, respectful, honest man. The best of friends, rather than spend their lives each carrying a torch for the one unable to requite their feelings, they enter into a marriage of convenience.
The Beauty Within (Sequel to Blossoms in the Snow) by
Price: Free! Words: 38,710. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance
The Beauty Within, a novel by Paula Freda, a clean and wholesome romance novel. Sequel to the novella Blossoms in the Snow by the same author. Dorothea's sister Allie and brother Anthony, now grown, are about to experience their own miraculous journey into love, along with Gabriella, their best friend and confidante, a humble, shy young woman, aware of her stark homeliness.
Romantic Short Stories (Volume Two) by
Series: The Driscoll Saga · The Roses Collection, Book 10. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 27,400. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Short stories, Fiction » Christian » Romance
Paula Freda, also known as Marianne Dora Rose, presents new short stories in this Second Volume of her Romantic Short Stories. (Rated "G" for General Audiences) Five love stories that warm the heart and the spirit: A Blue Rose from Galaxy Andromeda, The Flower in the Dell,The Girl in the Green Booth, The Winter Rose, Elspeth's Story (Her Diary, Circa 1892).
The Roses Collection - Boxed Set by &
Series: The Driscoll Saga · The Roses Collection. Price: $9.95 USD. Words: 143,180. Language: English. Published: November 22, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
A boxed set of clean and wholesome romance novellas to brighten your holidays. Contemporary, inspiring, light-hearted fare for the young at heart. "Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart." Washington Irving"
The Lark and Robin Red (Abby's Story) by
Series: The Roses Collection, Book 8 · The Driscoll Saga. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,210. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Julie, threw her wedding bouquet over her shoulder, accidentally on purpose in Abby's direction. Given no choice, Abby caught the bouquet, laughingly remarking on its meaning's improbability in her case. Ever wonder what happened to Abby from Paula Freda's "Beautiful Dreamer"? Find out in, "The Lark and Robin Red" (Abby's Story), a Clean, Inspirational Romance for Hearts of All Ages).
Silvereye's Hummingbird (Carol's Story) by
Series: The Roses Collection, Book 7 · The Driscoll Saga. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,080. Language: English. Published: February 29, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
A light-hearted, feisty, clean, wholesome, romance novella for hearts of all ages. Carol, self-absorbed, catty, beautiful, in love with Evan, the wrong man. When Alouette, a disabled orphan child, enters her life and steals her heart, Carol needs a husband to adopt her. Who better to ask than the man who has loved her forever, Herbert, loyal, kind, sensitive, despite her rejections.
Beautiful Dreamer by
Series: The Roses Collection, Book 6 · The Driscoll Saga. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,090. Language: English. Published: December 13, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Julie, shy, plain, suffered the worst taunts, nicknames, during her HS years. Evan, with his quiet, calm expression, was one of the few who didn't ridicule her. She often wondered if he hadn't moved away, whether he'd have asked her out. Will her dearest dream come true when as a young woman living on her own, she spots Evan in the crowd on her way to work?. Clean Inspirational Xmas Romance
Audrey's Mr. Darcy by
Series: In Another Life (from the Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden). Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 18,060. Language: English. Published: March 8, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Audrey's eyes misted. Thinking about her great grandparents' love story always triggered in her an emotional response. Theirs was the kind of love she sought. Wil thought himself cursed because of his physical resemblance to the handsome actor portraying Austen's Fitzwilliam Darcy, Attracted to Audrey, what chance did he stand, when his rival was Singhen, a multi-millionaire archaeologist.
Wild Yellow Clover and Honey Wheat Sage by
Series: The Driscoll Saga · The Roses Collection, Book 11. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,610. Language: English. Published: October 30, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Ever wonder what happened to Macey, (Linda and Tanner's wild, mischievous daughter), who had her eye on Chris, who loved "Driscoll's Daughter," Lexie? Find out, in "Wild Yellow Clover and Honey Wheat Sage."
The Girl in Blue Velvet Who Fell From the Stars by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,060. Language: English. Published: August 25, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
Clean, contemporary, a tad bit sensual, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Western Sweet Romance. The girl in blue velvet who fell from the stars to earth, in my backyard, among the mimosas, with a blue rose for an anklet and a smile and a wink, my heart to link, for love and for life.
I Dream of My Lady in Red by
Series: Blossoms and Gems (Romance Novellas for hearts of all ages), Book 6. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,290. Language: English. Published: April 26, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Christian » Romance
Where had he seen her? You don't dream about someone as clearly and vividly as he had. Could a mind do that, create a face and a body so real, that made him tenaciously rummage through his memories to find her? Was she a figment of an overactive imagination? He was a writer, but the characters he created took time to develop. Not like this lady in red. He was certain she was alive somewhere.
The Consequential Heart by
Series: Adventure Romance · The Driscoll Saga · The Roses Collection, Book 12. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 18,880. Language: English. Published: January 4, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
There was a time JoAnn felt Jim was attracted to her, before he met Lexie, but Lexie broke his heart and married someone else. Was there the least bit of chance, JoAnn pondered wistfully, that she might replace his lost love and capture and mend his broken heart? The way to his heart was clear. But he would first have to open its door and let her in. (Clean Romance Novella, Murder Mystery)
Orange Blossoms in December by
Series: Blossoms and Gems (Romance Novellas for hearts of all ages), Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,690. Language: English. Published: September 21, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Christian » Romance
A clean, light-hearted, inspirational contemporary romance for hearts of all ages. Where is he? Attie, age 38, wonders. The man whose gentle spirit, integrity, respect and admiration she yearns for. Brendan, age 40, has given up trying to find the right woman whose lasting affection he can capture and hold. Can Attie's and Brendan's guardian angels put their wings together and solve the problem?
Rubies, Sapphires, Red, White and Lavender Blossoms by
Series: Blossoms and Gems (Romance Novellas for hearts of all ages), Book 5. Price: $9.95 USD. Words: 67,990. Language: English. Published: September 21, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Christian » Romance
Clean Inspirational Romance tetralogy - Boxed Set - Omnibus of Four Romance Novellas For Hearts of All Ages, by Paula Freda, Titled: Blossoms in the Snow....Lilac in the Spring....Blue Sapphire in the Straw (Jenny's Story)....Orange Blossoms in December
Driscoll's Daughter by
Series: The Driscoll Saga · The Roses Collection, Book 9. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,060. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Western
A clean inspirational contemporary western romance novella... Driscoll's Daughter - A Sequel to "Driscoll's Lady". On the evening of her graduation, Lexie broke off her engagement to Chris, and broke his heart. Two years later, living in New York, dating Jim, her boss' son, Lexie has serious doubts about her present relationship and can no longer deny the truth. Can she recapture Chris' heart?
Sapphire Blue in the Straw (Jenny's Story) by
Series: Blossoms and Gems (Romance Novellas for hearts of all ages), Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,390. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Christian » Romance
(5.00 from 1 review)
(Novella) Jenny had everything a beautiful, sharp-witted, wealthy young woman could want, except one thing, Ron, the young man she had loved since high school. Ron, not the smartest or most handsome, injured as a child in a car accident that had left him with a permanent limp requiring him to use a cane, had loved Jenny for as long. But that was his secret. And he meant it to remain a secret!
Lilac in the Spring by
Series: Blossoms and Gems (Romance Novellas for hearts of all ages), Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,760. Language: English. Published: September 8, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General, Fiction » Inspirational
(5.00 from 1 review)
Plain Helen, frumpy, dumpy, frizzy haired freshman Helen, who will love plain Helen? Certainly not Kurt Lance, the handsomest, smartest, even-tempered, good-humored High School Senior, scholar, football athlete, hunk. Ten Years later, apprenticing for an editorial position, she walks into the office of her new boss, Kurt. Of course, he doesn't remember her. Why should he? Or does he?
Sunset in Paradise by
Series: The Inspirational Collection (Stories that touch the heart and the soul). Price: Free! Words: 21,620. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » General, Fiction » Inspirational
An Inspirational Tale of the First Saint Canonized by Christ Himself, based on Biblical references and historical legends associated with Dismas, the Third Thief (patron of prisoners) who was crucified alongside Christ. A tale of an ordinary man on a path to hell, but saved by Christ. Many cultures and legends place Dismas at several crucial moments in the life of Christ.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden in the African Jungle (Golden Sofala) Volume 5 by
Series: In Another Life (from the Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden). Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,910. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
A Novella, Romance and Adventure in the African Jungle (Golden Sofala) and the Kingdom of Prester John. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4 by
Series: In Another Life (from the Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden). Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,870. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
A Novella, Romance and Adventure on the Isles of Polynesia. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden In the Lost City of the Incas (Psyche and Eros Reborn) Volume 3 by
Series: In Another Life (from the Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden). Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,090. Language: English. Published: July 12, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
A Novella, Romance and Adventure in the Lost City of the Incas. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden Outside of Time (Volume 2) by
Series: In Another Life (from the Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden). Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,300. Language: English. Published: July 12, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
A Novella, Romance and Adventure Outside of Time. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden Along the Nile (Volume 1) by
Series: In Another Life (from the Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden). Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,960. Language: English. Published: July 12, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
A Novella, Romance and Adventure along the Nile. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
Blossoms in the Snow (An Inspirational Romance) by
Series: Blossoms and Gems (Romance Novellas for hearts of all ages), Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 21,430. Language: English. Published: May 27, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
An Inspirational Romance novella about a girl who believes in miracles; a young corporate lawyer who does not believe in God, and a very special Patron Saint. A miraculous journey into love. Do you believe in miracles? A clean, sensitive, emotion-filled romance for hearts of all ages. Rated "G" for general audience.
Heartsongs by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,860. Language: English. Published: April 25, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
A paranormal romance, Heartsongs, follows two lovers who have never met physically, but who share adventures and romance in time and space in their world of dreams. Will they recognize each other, when they finally do meet?
The Sketchbook (A Tale of Adventure and Romance in the Amazon) by
Series: Adventure Romance · The Driscoll Saga · The Roses Collection, Book 13. Price: $1.25 USD. Words: 10,990. Language: English. Published: April 25, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Adventure » General
Here she was, in South America, in a motor coach following an insane hunch that the man with whom she would spend the rest of her life was somewhere nearby waiting for her. She had no idea who he would be, but she had already drawn his picture in her sketchbook....
The Blue Jay and the Sparrow (Romance on the Continent) by
Series: The Roses Collection, Book 1 · The Driscoll Saga. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,660. Language: English. Published: April 24, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Mark can do no less than to honor his friend's final request that he take on the responsibility of the orphaned daughter, Cybelle. Nine years later, a grown-up Cybelle, declares her love. Though he dares not admit it, even to himself, it is mutual, for the fiesty, impish brunette is everything buoyant Mark isn't. A gentleman to the core, Mark resists, but Cybelle is determined to win his heart.
Henderson Sands (Romance in the Mediterranean) by
Series: The Roses Collection, Book 4 · The Driscoll Saga. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,660. Language: English. Published: April 24, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Adventure » General
Harriet Henderson & Thorvald (Val) Sands christen the island on which they are stranded somewhere in the Mediterranean, Henderson Sands. Harriet fears, dislikes the opposite sex. Nightmares haunt her anytime she comes close to becoming involved with a man. In love with her, Val tackles with gusto the task of creating a habitable dwelling for them. Strongly attracted to him, the nightmares return.
Adventure in Panama by
Series: The Roses Collection, Book 3 · The Driscoll Saga. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,540. Language: English. Published: April 24, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
For a short time Doreen was ecstatically happy living with Esteban, on his huge estate in Panama, along with his dowager grandmother, and sibling twins. As her efforts to conceive children meet with failure she can no longer abide living in an old world environment that she feels is suffocating her, but her husband entrenched in old world pride and deeply in love with her refuses to let her go.
The Heart Calleth by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,350. Language: English. Published: April 22, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
THE HEART CALLETH (romance, adventure, sci/fi) Sandra marries the man of her dreams, knowing that his heart still belongs to his first wife, Laura, who died during an earthquake. For 15 years she has believed herself at heaven's gates, with her husband's respect, 5 children, & a fulfilling if hardworking life as a farmer's wife, until the morning she answers the door and Laura stands before her.
Driscoll's Lady by
Series: The Driscoll Saga · The Roses Collection, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 29,160. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
(4.00 from 1 review)
Leatrice, tall, beautiful, rich, is in love with Seth Driscoll, a Montanan horse rancher. Seth's conception of eastern women is stereotyped, especially regarding wealthy, idle women. Not at all what he is looking for in a wife. Give him a woman of the land, Montanan bred. In a bizarre arrangement, Leatrice becomes his housekeeper. Can she prove herself, and will it be enough to capture his heart?
Inspirational Stories - Set 3 by
Series: The Inspirational Collection (Stories that touch the heart and the soul). Price: $5.95 USD. Words: 7,560. Language: English. Published: October 24, 2010 . Categories: Nonfiction » Psychology » OCD, Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
A New Set of Inspirational Stories. Non-denominational True stories, autobiographical & biographical. Nostalgic, Inspirational, How-to, and some humor. Inspirational Stories, Set 3 contains: The Way It Used To Be ... When We Were Young ... Care-Givers, Guardians of Human Dignity ... She Wore Gardenias In Her Hair ... Embarrassing Moments ... What If? (All Stories Rated "G" for General Audience)
A Novice's Guide To The Art Of Writing by
Price: $3.95 USD. Words: 16,530. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2009 . Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills, Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books
Newly Revised and Updated for 2015, Complete with Table of Contents and Index, and two bonus short stories by the author. ... This "How-To" book contains Lessons with private optional assignments that can be applied to short stories, novellas, novels, articles, essays, etc., along with a wealth of knowledge in easy, simple language, that can boost your writing abilities to create marketable works.
Time Encapsulated - Sweet Somethings (Poetry of the Soul) by
Price: $3.95 USD. Words: 4,890. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2009 . Categories: Poetry » American poetry » African American, Poetry » American poetry
Poetry from the Soul - Precious Moments - Sweet Somethings - Inspirational, Nostalgia, Religious, Romance, Sci/Fi and Fantasy. A Book of Poetry that has something for everyone, from precious moments in our lives to inspirational verse. Humor, tears and peace of mind and spirit. Time Encapsulated.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Stories by
Price: $5.95 USD. Words: 13,560. Language: English. Published: June 28, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(Rated "G" for General Audience) ... Can love be found in the strangest places? Follow the paths of the heart and the stars and find out. ... The Ugliness Without ... Stardust ... Ghost of a Story ... Cathy & the Dolphin ... The Gently Cursed
Romantic Short Stories by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,870. Language: English. Published: June 27, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
(1.00 from 1 review)
Contemporary Short Story Romances ...(Rated "G" for General Audiences)... Three love stories that warm the heart and the spirit ... Welcome Home, Amy ... The Offering ... The Scent of Camellias
Inspirational Stories - Set 2 by
Series: The Inspirational Collection (Stories that touch the heart and the soul). Price: $5.95 USD. Words: 12,470. Language: English. Published: June 25, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Literature » Plays & Screenplays
(A Second Set of Inspirational Short Stories ... Rated "G" for General Audiences) ... The Good People ... A Cup of Humanity ... A Mortal Man (Shannon & the Angel) ... The Intangible ... The Lord's Canine
Inspirational Stories - Set I by
Series: The Inspirational Collection (Stories that touch the heart and the soul). Price: $5.95 USD. Words: 6,750. Language: English. Published: June 24, 2009 . Categories: Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration, Nonfiction » Biography » Historical biography
Blonde Angel - The Giftless Xmas - My Three Fathers - The Camellia Lady - Is There More To Life Than What The Realists Claim... (Autobiographical, Nostalgic, True Stories - Rated "G" for General Audiences)
Heart Bouquets by
Price: $5.95 USD. Words: 49,360. Language: English. Published: June 19, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Romance » General
Anthology of Love Stories: The Sketchbook (A novella of Adventure and Romance set in the Brazilian Amazon). Heartsongs (A romantic fantasy novella with a touch of the paranormal). The Heart Calleth (A novella with drama, romance, adventure, and a touch of science fiction). Three Inspirational Romances: A Valentine Bouquet. The Scent of Camellias, The Lonely Heart. Enjoy!
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden, The Complete Novel by
Series: In Another Life (from the Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden). Price: $5.95 USD. Words: 77,310. Language: English. Published: June 18, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
Boxed Set -All five adventures - Romance/Adventure/Fantasy/Time Travel/Archaeology/the Paranormal/Foreign Ports. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a woman's daring plan to capture one man's heart. (Formerly Titled: In Another Life (From the Journals of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden).
Roses in the Dark by
Series: The Roses Collection, Book 5 · The Driscoll Saga. Price: $5.95 USD. Words: 83,070. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
(Reformatted Edition for Better Viewing) In a garden overlooking the Hudson River Valley four close friends meet for lunch. Each is requested to compose a toast that epitomizes or symbolizes their search for fulfillment and happiness. As each of the four women compose their toast, their stories unfold... The Sparrow and the Blue Jay ... Driscoll's Lady ... Adventure in Panama ... Henderson Sands

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Smashwords book reviews by Paula Freda

  • Shotgun Groom on Nov. 18, 2011

    It's a wonderful story. Ruth Ann Nordin's writing is so clear and vivid, I feel as if I'm viewing the scenes in person. The plot of "Shotgun Groom" is believable, especially in the late 1800's and the mid-west setting. From the very beginning, I found myself rooting for April and her baby, Nora, and April's brother Sep, commiserating with their plight, and looking forward to a great read, a beautiful romance, and (keeping my fingers crossed) that happy ending. And I was not disappointed. I listened to it on my Kindle and could hardly put it down for a night's rest, before finishing it. This story is not a comedy. It is a serious, sensitive, deeply emotional tale of a young woman's plight to find true happiness after a first marriage to a cruel, selfish, immoral drunkard. When he is killed in a saloon brawl, his brother, Lou, of no better character, attacks her, but she is saved by her younger brother, Sep (short for September) and his shotgun. Joel Larson (Dave Larson's brother from "Eye of the Beholder) is a confirmed bachelor and the local doctor's assistant, and is in Sep's opinion a good man, the right man to protect and love his widowed sister, so when the local doctor sends Joel to check on April's ailing baby, Sep keeps him at their farm and eventually with the aid of Joel's own brothers and the shotgun convinces him to marry April. One has to keep in mind that if Joel truly did not wish to marry April or deep in his heart already care for her, then no one could have forced him. This story is also a mystery. April keeps a room in her small house locked at all times and will let no one enter it. Also, Lou, has more than one reason for wanting to take his dead brother's place with April and the farm. And finally, Sep's own past holds dreaded memories. Ruth developed the story beautifully and kept me glued to the very last word. Shotgun Groom's love scenes between April and Joel, for a mature audience, are tender and sensitive, while at the same time realistic for two gentle, married people who have fallen deeply in love. I give "Shotgun Groom" five well-deserved stars. Ruth Ann Nordin has done it again! :-)