Bøger af Dara Girard

When Tanna Ariyo gets dumped at her twin sisters'' wedding, she throws caution to the wind and asks a handsome stranger for a simple request.She expects him to turn her down.He doesn''t.Soon an evening she''d thought would be a disaster turns into something more. And before she knows it, Tanna finds herself falling for a man who could either break her heart or give her unexpected pleasure...

Get comfortable in your favorite reading spot and dive into these ten stories featuring different holidays.Christmas is highlighted in the story of a jaded singer who learns to renew her joy in music in "A Song to Remember" and a new father and husband struggles to create the perfect holiday in "The Perfect Christmas." In "Something New" a young woman wants to create a different Thanksgiving tradition and a boy''s secret desire comes to life in "A Mother''s Day Wish." Whether serious, funny or with a touch of magic, this collection of stories is sure to delight.

Celebrate love and the magic of the holidays in this short story collection.Discover what happens when a woman asks a stranger to help her fool her neighbors in "The Special Guest". Find out how one woman copes with going to a dreaded party in "New Year''s Surprise". See a new husband and father struggle to create the perfect holiday for his family in "The Perfect Christmas" and delight in the magical tale of a woman who gets a second chance she''d never imagined in "A Fortunate Mistake".Enjoy these stories and more in Holiday Hearts.

Don''t let doubt keep you from your dreams!Have you ever stared at a blank page and wondered what to do next?Have you ever received a rejection and wanted to call it quits?Have you ever watched your first book sink like a stone?IF YOU HAVE, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!*******At some point in their career, all writers-published or unpublished - experience either the pain of rejection, discouragement, disappointment and/or other hazards of the writing life. The key is to identify the obstacles ahead and know how to overcome them.ΓÇóLearn the truth about failureΓÇóDiscover the ultimate dream killerΓÇóFind out how to get rid of a Wed BlanketΓÇóDiscover the one secret every full-time writer knowsΓÇóAnd much more...Making a living as a writer is not a matter of luck; it is a matter of strategy. This book gives tips on how to survive and succeed in the writing life. Your destiny is at hand.

Biologist Brenda Everton dedicates her life to her work. When an important project needs funding, an invitation from the mysterious Black Stockings Society comes just in time. She puts on a pair of sequined black stockings to convince her ex-husband, wealthy entrepreneur Dominic Ayers, to help her for the sake of scientific research- nothing more.However, one look at Brenda makes Dominic realize how much he wants her to desire more than just his money. He wants a second chance to show her there''s more to life than work. And he plans to teach her a lesson about passion that will leave her breathless...

Will this Cinderella get her happily ever after?Dog groomer Yvette Coulier dreams of living like her wealthy clients. Tired of being overlooked and chased by men who want fun and no commitment she wants a change.When she receives an invitation from the mysterious Black Stockings Society, she immediately wears the sexy sheer stockings that arrives in the mail and catches the eye of the wealthy Nate Blackwell...For reasons of his own, Nate offers to make her dream come true: He''ll give her a new life for a month, if he can pose as her valet. Yvette quickly accepts, but soon learns her fairy tale comes with a twist when desire for the secretive Nate becomes the greatest treasure of all...

Mary was a little lamb...Mary Reyland wants revenge against Edmund Davis, the man who cost her a promotion. Tired of being taken for granted and overlooked, she eagerly puts on a pair of sexy fishnets for her next business meeting......Until she decided to take controlHer new look shocks Edmund, who never expected much from ''mousy'' Mary. He likes being in charge, but the newly confident Mary makes that difficult. However, he won''t give up easily and soon discovers a new challenge-getting Mary to see his way in both business and pleasure...

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…

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?The second book in the Ladies of the Pen series.

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?The first book in the Ladies of the Pen series.

A lesson in love?Jodi Durant lives a lie.When she gets a promotion at work, she fears that her lie will be discovered and get her fired. An invitation to join the Black Stockings Society, promising her a new life, comes just in time.However, her membership comes with a price-revealing her secret to a man who could destroy her life.Or give her the lesson she always needed.The fifth book in the popular the Return of the Black Stockings Society series.

She thinks he's a cad.He thinks she's a witch.Until one little deception forces them to see each other in a whole new way.Maid of honor Bianca Olade loves weddings.She looks forward to attending her cousin's big event except for one thing: She hates Broderick Radford, the best man, a celebrated photojournalist known for his reputation with women. She tries her best to keep her distance.However, over the course of one day, she will overhear a secret, that will shock her and change how she sees him.Soon, keeping her distance is the last thing she wants to do…

"You can practice on me…"Eight years ago, Clarice Yates, put her dream of being a masseuse on hold when a family crisis forced her to take care of her mother.Now the accountant feels stuck in a job she can't stand. But when she helps a handsome stranger in a medical emergency she gets to put her dormant massage skills to the test.And discovers that once isn't enough. When she agrees to offer him private sessions, a surprising passion ignites between them.But when another family crisis hits, Clarice must decide if surrendering to temptation is worth the risk...

Microbiologist, Dr. Naomi Mensah, always gets into trouble due to her absent-minded ways. She finds herself in trouble again at her cousin's wedding, when she loses an expensive necklace down a grate while walking to her car.When a mysterious stranger offers to help her retrieve it, she feels relieved.Until he asks her to make him a wild promise.A promise that will get Naomi in more trouble than she could have ever imagined.The second book in the It Happened One Wedding series.

Travel writer Daniella Duvall thrives on adventure, but when her plane spirals out of control in midair she wonders if those days are over.Until a tall, dark stranger who both infuriates and attracts her, comes to the rescue. When he disappears after the emergency landing, Daniella senses a story and becomes determined to track him down.Former medic pilot, Trenton Sheppard, avoids the limelight. He lives his life under another name away from prying eyes.But when Daniella arrives on his doorstep, the smart, exquisite beauty ignites long dormant desires and he surrenders to a temptation that threatens to uncover secrets that could destroy a future he never thought possible.

Trent Brewster thinks nice guys finish last.He sets out to prove it by betting his cousin that he can win over any woman within a month by acting like his womanizing brother, Xavier.When he spots Dr. Erin Freeman at a wedding reception, he decides she'll make the perfect target.But Erin proves to be a bigger challenge than he expected.And soon Trent fears he may win a bet but lose his heart…The fifth book in the It Happened One Wedding series.