Bøger af Dara Girard

Claudia Madison loves the single life. The bestselling author looks forward to hosting a new TV show featuring romantic destinations for singles like her. The only problem? Her cohost, Peter Warren, the gorgeous bachelor she almost married. Peter takes pride in being a leading authority on staying single. But Claudia remains a temptation he can't resist. So the bachelor makes a vow to seduce the savvy author and not let her get away from him again. However, his passionate challenge comes with a price. One they may have to pay with their careers and their hearts...

Housewife-turned-superstar-novelist, Suzanne Rand, hardly resembles the frumpy, brokenhearted woman she used to be when she returns to North Carolina to sell her family home. Now wiser and independent, she arrives with no plans to stay. Rick Gordon hopes to change her mind. The former bad-boy-turned-successful-businessman knows they have an unfinished chapter and he plots to use seduction to lead her right into his arms. But although Suzanne can't resist the passion that ignites between them will their rekindled romance survive the secrets of the past or will leaving be the best for both of them?

Harmony Ellis can't stand her mysterious new neighbor, Miss Octavia Newberry. The young woman not only turns heads and sets tongues wagging in their small town, but Harmony fears the attractive interloper plans to catch the eye of her handsome, eligible son, Ray. Harmony won't allow that. She already knows who would make a suitable daughter-in-law and she'll do whatever it takes to make that happen. However, Harmony will soon learn that the lady next door is full of surprises. "The Lady Next Door" is but one of the delightful stories featured in this collection from Dara Girard. Written in Ms. Girard's unique style, these stories contain adventure, romance and heartwarming triumph of people faced with the challenges of life and love.

LARGE PRINT EDITIONA survivor of a painful childhood, Damian Wolff prided himself on anticipating anything.However, he never imagined finding himself on the wrong end of a shotgun, held by a woman in a red hooded jacket.She wanted answers.He wanted them too.Soon the cabin in the woods became witness to their uneasy alliance to find her missing grandmother.But that search would take Damian far out of the woods and on a journey into a past he wanted to forget. With the one woman who may hold the key to his guarded heart.Book One in the Wolff Brothers trilogy

A survivor of a painful childhood, Damian Wolff prided himself on anticipating anything.However, he never imagined finding himself on the wrong end of a shotgun, held by a woman in a red hooded jacket.She wanted answers.He wanted them too.Soon the cabin in the woods became witness to their uneasy alliance to find her missing grandmother.But that search would take Damian far out of the woods and on a journey into a past he wanted to forget. With the one woman who may hold the key to his guarded heart.

Taking the heat...Arson investigator, Robert Braxton, wants nothing to do with his attractive, sharp tongued new housekeeper, Victoria Spenser. He finds the Jamaican immigrant's fiery temper and claims of psychic ability annoying and her bewitching brown eyes a distraction. But when a dangerous arsonist targets Victoria because of her abilities, Robert must put his prejudices aside and find a way to keep her safe.Not realizing that choice may cost him not only his heart but his life...

This five story collection includes: "A Thousand Words" about a writer who's lost confidence, "Ten Days of Grace" about three women dealing with the loss of a baby, "Dorcas" where a woman deals with her loss of trust, "The Phone Call" a story about a woman finding herself, and "Berry Picking" about a woman finding what truly matters to the heart."Girard's writing is inspirational and poetic." RT Book Reviews

Divorced romance novelist, Noreen Webster, has given up on love and thinks heroes can only be found in books. But when she takes her sister's place to deliver a package to a Caribbean island, the North Carolina native begins to change her mind once she meets the handsome and dashing Michael Vaughn on the cruise there. Michael knows getting too close to the sexy writer could blow his cover and put her life in danger. However, one sensual night together makes it worth the risk. But will he lose her once his deception is revealed? Or will Noreen learn to believe in "ever after" once again?

School. A time of transformation and confusion.In this five story collection meet an overweight teenager desperate not to ruin his grade point average in "Gym Class"; a college student facing a difficult choice in "Lola's Decision." Follow a high school student as he uncovers a dark community secret in "Blind Eye" and watch another student deal with the aftermath of a broken friendship in "In Other Words."The collection ends with "In Praise of Daffodils" the tale of a devoted art teacher who clashes with her brilliant but rebellious student. Discover stories of loneliness, friendship and triumph by the national bestselling author Dara Girard.

Mariella Duvall does not take orders. She gives them.A former model, she now works behind the camera as a photographer and likes to be in charge.Unfortunately, her latest dream project may be derailed by Ian Cooper. The brash, arrogant, although handsome, man who hired her. Mariella wants nothing to do with a man who tries to keep her in line.However, when they find themselves stranded on assignment, Mariella starts to see another side to Ian that just may show her that sometimes surrender can be a lot more fun...For fans of The Glass Slipper Project ready to see Mariella meet her match!

One bouquetThree sistersAnd a wedding day that will change their lives forever Sweet and obedient Ava Kayode takes pride in following the rules.So she senses disaster when her flower hating sister, Maya, dodges the wedding bouquet thrown at her.But Ava never imagined her two sisters' actions would alter her carefully constructed life plan. Within weeks she loses her fiancé and starts lying to cover the truth from her meddling mother.Soon one lie leads to another and eventually leads her into the arms of her best friend Dai.The one man who could turn her organized world upside down in the most amazing and tantalizing ways. Book two in the From This Day Forward series.

One bouquetThree sistersAnd a wedding day that will change their lives forever Sweet and obedient Ava Kayode takes pride in following the rules.So she senses disaster when her flower hating sister, Maya, dodges the wedding bouquet thrown at her.But Ava never imagined her two sisters' actions would alter her carefully constructed life plan. Within weeks she loses her fiancé and starts lying to cover the truth from her meddling mother.Soon one lie leads to another and eventually leads her into the arms of her best friend Dai.The one man who could turn her organized world upside down in the most amazing and tantalizing ways. Book two in the From This Day Forward series.

Paul Gibbons dislikes cats.The only problem? He's part one.And the cats that come to him for help won't let him forget it.Enter a parallel world where some cats have nine lives and some humans do too. Imaginative and heartwarming, The Pawprints Collection cleverly blends the fantastical with the ordinary; the familiar with the bizarre. Join Paul and his feline companion as they navigate a dangerous world where secrets can be a weapon.And discerning friend from foe becomes a way to harness power. In these five captivating stories brimming with strange intrigue, fantasy and daring, you will enter a world where a cat's curiosity could not only get them killed but wipe them from existence.

Doubt, disappointment, envyThese emotions can steal your motivation and grind your writing goals to a stop. In this quick guide, taken from The Writer Behind the Words, you'll discover tips to help you overcome your fears and free you to write more with joy. This deceptively simple and short book may be just what you need to help you survive the ups and downs of a long term career.

In this five story collection, love-maternal, romantic, and familial-comes with a cost Meet a woman who learns the power of fear in "The Reason Why"; another discovers the price of ignoring her heart in "The One Certainty". A mother's secret becomes revealed in "Dorcas" and a woman faces her trust issues in "The Neighbor." The collection ends with "Wrong Turn" a story about a woman who discovers the consequence of one mistake. Includes new bonus story "Regrets"Enjoy these stories of friendship, revenge and compassion by Dara Girard

In these five stories you'll find anything but domestic bliss. From a woman looking for her missing ex-husband in "Routines", a girl trying to guard her family name in "The Secret", a burglar stumbling upon a family in turmoil in "Stolen Angel", a woman's quest for justice in "One of a Kind" and a fantastical tale of quiet rage in "Smoke Screen" you'll discover moving and revealing stories not easily forgotten.Dara Girard is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than fifty novels including "Honest Betrayal" and "Remember My Name."

"I was with the bride last night."With those seven words, wedding planner, Alicia Fox, watches her perfectly organized wedding crumble into chaos. Her hopes for her fledgling business go up in flames.She knows who to blame and sets her eyes on the best man-Trey DeVille.But when Trey sets his dark, probing eyes on her, Alicia discovers getting the answers she wants may be the least of her worries.

He could be any man she wanted... Stacy Price needs a second chance.After a humiliating divorce and embarrassing public breakdown, the noted screenwriter wants to resurrect her career. Excited by an invitation to join the Black Stockings Society, she uses the pain of her broken marriage to write a brilliant script. Now she needs the perfect leading man to play her ex.Adored by fans as "Dr. Michael Staton" on a popular TV show Chance Jamison needs a change. Eager to change his boy-next-door image he wants to win the role as the conniving, cruel lead in Stacy''s screenplay.But when he sees Stacy wearing a pair of purple fishnet stockings, Chance realizes that he wants to be her leading man both on and off the screen.

Keeping secrets... Carissa York wants to get her life out of a rut, so an invitation to the Black Stockings Society comes just in time. But when she wears a pair of sexy stockings to a bachelorette auction, she is in for a surprise when the new boss she can''t stand wins a bid and buys her for the weekend. Kenric Riverton wants a chance to change Carissa''s mind about him. However, Carissa turns out to be more challenging than he thought. Soon he has a new goal--convince Carissa to turn a weekend into something more lasting.

When life gives you lemons...World renowned chef, Damon Reemer, intended to die a bachelor.He didn''t intend to die within eighteen months of a visit with his doctor, but the diagnosis he receives gives him exactly that.Eighteen months to live.Eighteen months to give his life meaning.Eighteen months to do what he''d always wanted....make lemonadeShaken by the news, Damon makes a reckless marriage proposal to, Angela Watkins, the one woman he''d betrayed. He seeks forgiveness.He needs redemption.But she and her baby boy give him so much more...