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Rita Durrett

Biography

Rita Durrett has written four Young Adult and three Women's novels as well as dozens of short stories and novellas. She has published one award-winning Children’s story.
Over 40 years in the field of education have given Mrs. Durrett insight and knowledge about teenagers, their inner turmoil, and resilient nature. Her mid-west living and frequent cruise trips to the Caribbean provide the perfect background for suspense, adventure, and romance in her writing.
Visit her website at www.ritadurrett.com.

Where to find Rita Durrett online

Website: http://www.RitaDurrett.com
Twitter: @rdurrett49
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-durrett-782a2714/
Wattpad: rdurrett
Blog: http://www.RitaDurrett.com

Where to buy in print

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=books+by+rita+durrett&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss

Books

Winning at Trible Casinos by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,970. Language: English. Published: October 7, 2023 . Categories: Nonfiction » Entertainment » Games, puzzles, & brain twisters » Gambling / Lotteries
The book gives suggestions for playing at Cassinos, especially those owned by Indian Tribes, and going home with money.
The Mankiller Detective Agency Series 3 Book Box Set by
Price: $6.00 USD. Words: 165,790. Language: English. Published: December 8, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Smugglers in Paradise, The Calypso Princess, and Gambling on the future are combined in a box set.
25 Short Stories by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 29,650. Language: English. Published: December 16, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
The stories in this publication vary from sweet and light-hearted reminiscing of life’s journeys to those encompassing the darker side of mankind.
Anticipated Rewards by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,480. Language: English. Published: September 23, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
It is sometimes numerous to watch reactions of the "mourning" relatives when a rich relative paces away. Augustus has a surprise planned for his nieces and nephews in "Anticipated Rewards".
The Steamer Trunk by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 850. Language: English. Published: September 23, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
Mementos found in an old trunk awaken memories of family and times gone by...
Gambling on the Future by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 50,060. Language: English. Published: September 20, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
(5.00 from 1 review)
Abilene is willing to risk everything to find out why the man she loved was murdered. If you crave romance and suspense, don’t miss this action-packed read filled with captivating characters and heartwarming love.
Butterflies by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 950. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
Butterflies are delightful creatures. Their beauty competes with that of the flowers that entice them. Thankfully there are sweet older ladies who have developed particular techniques in gardening. The gardener in “Butterflies” has certainly developed unusual practices to achieve her desired results.
The Forbidden Entrance by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,750. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » General
An old friend, a new job, and a place to crash in exchange for watering plants, what could possibly go wrong? Nothing, unless you use the forbidden door...
Camping Out by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,290. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
In the book, "Camping Out", the excitement over an upcoming camping trip begins to wane as harsh reality meets the rose-colored-glasses memories from camping out as a youth.
A Mother's Love by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 670. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General
New mother's are recuperating from birth, coping with a brand new responsibility, and dealing with hormone induced mood swings. Even everyday occurrences are enough to set off a torrent of tears and emotional upheaval. The mother in "A Mother's Love" is no exception.
Friends Forever by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,420. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Horror » General
Dillon is dying of brain cancer. He has made up his mind he will not die alone...
A Candle for Anthony by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 740. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
Anthony is a good Catholic boy, but he's been hanging out with the wrong crowd. His family is worried. They know he is old enough to make his own decisions, but can only pray they are the right ones.
Looking for Belle Star's Gold by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,380. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
Two teenage girls set out on a quest to find the hidden gold of the famous Oklahoma outlaw, Belle Star. They soon run into problems, the least of which was finding the gold.
Megan's Jeans by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,420. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues
Found, a wallet with over a thousand dollars inside. The mother and the daughter who picked it up can barely make it from one paycheck to the next. There is no extra money in their household budget for luxuries like a new pair of jeans. Now they must decide what to do with the wallet...
The Class Reunion by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 760. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General
An invitation to the class reunion can bring back memories, some good and some best left in the past.
Neighborhood Watch by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 590. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Would most people believe their spouse if they started talking about aliens and spacecraft in the neighborhood? Probably not, but maybe they should...
A Family Affair by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 620. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
Divorce, whether it's messy or not, is brutal--especially on the kids. In "A Family Affair", a young girl pushes her mother to face unpleasant consequences of divorce from the girl's father
Independence by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,790. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Sometimes the night hides evil deeds and at other times its innocent dark prompts the mind to conger up thoughts far worse. When the older couple In "Independence" takes time apart, for the sanity of both, the outcome is far from expected...
Tears for Acirema by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 980. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
A king struggles to save his country from itself. He calls in his wisest advisers. After research and evaluation they finally have advice for the ruler of Acirema. Perhaps that advice should be heeded by modern day leaders as well...
The Last Goodbye by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,030. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
Who you are is shaped in part by the career in which you have spent your life building. How do you walk away? It takes courage to say goodbye..
Coming Home by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 930. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
The teen years are sometimes tumultuous. Things are said and done that come to be regretted. When the son in "Coming Home" storms out of his parent's home, he plans to stay away forever. Plans change...
Cry Baby Bridge by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,330. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Explanations are not always obvious for life's occurrences. The activities at "Cry Baby Bridge" present a mystery to the local sheriff. When he solves that mystery he might also know who killed a prominent socialite, whose death came as a surprise to everyone.
Going to Grandmother's House by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,300. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
The traditions of the holidays can become a heavy burden when families must make hard decisions. Sometimes all we need is another perspective to see what is really important.
Danger at the Mid-High by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,460. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Books would lead us to believe vampires live along beside us everywhere, but they don't really exist, or do they?
Old Blue by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,060. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
Abandoned dogs are a part of life for folks living in the country. The pup left at the mailbox of the ranch in “Old Blue” has a hard battle to fight if he is to win acceptance from the home’s owners. If he can’t prove his worth, he becomes just one more mouth to feed and a burden on a family already pushed to the limit.
The High Dive by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,050. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
Anyone who has experienced swimming lessons will relate to “The High Dive”. In this short story the author brings forth long suppressed memories of the exhilaration and fear associated with the diving from the highest board at the pool.
The Jazz Singer by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,140. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
The soulful music of the brokenhearted jazz singer heals the hearts of her customers but does little to lift the spirits of the singer. She must decide if it is time to sing the final notes and move on.
Squirrels in the Attic by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,350. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
The lovely old Victorian home in "Squirrels in the Attic" is precious to it's owner. Odd noises, unusual occurrences, and missing items leave the single female occupant more than a little upset. She blames the squirrels, but circumstances bring her to believe the bushy-tailed critters may have nothing to do with the strange activities.
The Nashville Flight by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,170. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General
A chance meeting can change a life forever. In the short story "The Nashville Flight", two strangers find themselves caught in a cruel twist of fate.
Destiny A Short Story Prequel by
Price: Free! Words: 7,000. Language: English. Published: June 23, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
A palace filled with love. A five-year-old little girl and war. Sometimes destiny looks nothing like happily ever after.
Destiny Fulfilled by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 63,230. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Jade Abbott is in love with Rayel. She trusts him with her life, until Foust Warrant tries to convince her she must trust him. Earth is in grave danger. Her destiny is to leave Earth and save Corasias from the evil of the Malabar, but does she leave with Rayel, or Foust? Her heart pleads one case, her mind the other. Her decision will not only impact her, but also the people of two worlds.
Destiny Revealed by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 57,360. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Jade Abbott has never known much about life outside her small university town. She and her best friend, Kat Cline, often escape to the mall for sanity. Until her recent trip to the mall, the most important decision she faced involved a new pair of jeans. Upon meeting four strangers from another world, she must find the bravery and determination to push toward her destiny.
The Calypso Princess by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 58,600. Language: English. Published: July 31, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
Maria Fuentes is being smuggled to Nassau aboard the Calypso Princess. Fearing for her life, she follows her heart and accepts protection from a guard. Is it a ploy to have her for himself? Kyle Alexander is shocked to find his summer job involves human trafficking. Does he get out and save himself or risk his life to save the beautiful captive with whom he has fallen in love?
Smugglers in Paradise by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 57,260. Language: English. Published: July 24, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
Fate has thrown Megan West into an adventure of mystery and intrigue with the questionable Travis Mankiller. Her luggage is stolen and death threats overheard before she has boarded the cruise ship. Missing artifacts are the center of the dangerous journey, but the overriding theme is of love and romance as hot as the tropical background in which it is set.
Keeping Secrets by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 57,700. Language: English. Published: July 4, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » General
Keeping Secrets is a coming-of-age novel about seventeen year old, Caitlyn Grant. Pregnant and in fear of being forced to get an abortion she runs away to make a safe life for herself and her child. At every turn Caitlyn finds herself keeping another secret from those around her. It is a story of courage, determination, and most of all, it is a story of love.

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Smashwords book reviews by Rita Durrett

  • Hurricane Bay on Sep. 20, 2019

    Romance, a murder mystery, an unorthodox lifestyle, and a king-of-the-house pooch provides an entertaining read in Hurricane Bay. It is a short, straight forward read, with just enough mystery to keep the reader guessing.