Bøger af Stephanie Bond

Det vilde hjerteUartige Jack Stillman elsker en udfordring - og sexede arbejdsnarkoman Alex Tremont viser sig dog at være en stor udfordring! Men han er dog sikker på, at en dosis Stillman charme nok skal lokke Alex ud af kontoret - og ind i hans seng!Alex Tremont har aldrig mødt nogen så øretæveindbydende, stædig og uimodståelig som Jack Stillman. Hele Alex karriere står på spil, og hendes forlovede venter kun på, at de fastsætter datoen for brylluppet. Derfor bør hun egentlig ignorere Jacks numre, såvel i bestyrelseslokalet som i soveværelset. Det er bare for meget forlangt …Ungkarl til salgHolly Prescott har vendt sin velhavende familie ryggen. Hun vil heller leve et almindeligt liv. Men et tåbeligt løfte om at "købe en ungkarl" på en velgørenhedsauktion får uventede følger, da hun kommer til at købe den succesfulde bankdirektør, Eric Alden.Aftalen er enkel: ingen forpligtelser. Men det slår gnister mellem dem fra første øjeblik, og branden er umulig at slukke...

OUR HUSBAND is a laugh-out-loud romantic mystery! "This is one of the best books I've read in months." -Academic Planet Hell hath no fury like three women scorned... Three women from different walks of life--a doctor, a socialite, and a stripper--find out they have one thing in common: a husband! When the magnanimous hubby winds up dead, the unlikely trio band together to track down a killer, and along the way, discover a lot more than they bargained for. More praise for OUR HUSBAND: "Bond's fun and frothy story keeps the plot twists coming." -Publishers Weekly "Only another woman could understand and write a novel that brings these three together in the worst of circumstances and make it a witty and sexy plot about women and friendship." -Beachlife "The story is well-written and paced, with unforgettable characters, snappy dialogue, and plenty of plot twists and turns." -AOL Romance Fiction Forum "Bond's memorable and heart-warming romance is funny, irreverent, and thoroughly enjoyable." -Booklist If you're looking for a story full of mystery, romance, and laughs, OUR HUSBAND is the book for you!

THREE WISHES is a marvelous little gem of a romantic comedy that will make you believe in magic! "Wondrous...Love mixes with laughter to create joyous reading for romance connoisseurs." --Romantic Times Book Reviews Be careful what you wish for... When a lowly antiques dealer who's in love with the governor's girlfriend releases a genie from a magic lamp, he unwittingly wishes himself into a hole the size of the Grand Canyon! More praise for THREE WISHES: "A delicious fairy tale filled with warm, sweet, and desirable characters." -- Rendezvous "A wonderful rendition of the old magic lamp story." --Affaire de Coeur 5 stars! "Laugh out loud scenes and some hot love scenes, too." --L. Vesper, Kindle reader "From the first word, I was hooked." --TrishScott, Kindle reader "Where is my genie?" --Brenda, Kindle reader Feeling down? A little blue? THREE WISHES is a guaranteed pick-me-up!

The long-awaited continuation of the BODY MOVERS series! Happily never after... Carlotta Wren's life has taken a startling turn-she's not sure what's going to happen next. So when her retail job temporarily plants her in the world of wedding planning, she's happy for the distraction-at first. Because the happily-ever-after setting only heightens the stress surrounding the decisions she faces about her romantic life. The three hot men vying for her attention aren't going to wait forever for her answer. On the other hand, at least the bridal show gets her away from body moving for a while, right? Wrong. Because when grooms all over Atlanta start dropping like flies, once again, Carlotta finds herself square in the middle of a murder mystery! "Body Movers is one of the most delightful series I have read in quite some time. Stephanie Bond shows her audience what a wickedly funny mystery should be all about." --Suspense Romance Writers Book Review "Stephanie Bond's Body Movers Series is an absolute hoot!" TheRomanceReadersConnection.com "Bond has successfully switched to the crime genre, bringing along her trademark humor and panache." --Booklist

A desirable body.... Suspended from her retail job, nursing a broken arm, and still reeling over an encounter with her long-lost fugitive father, Carlotta Wren is about to lose her mind. So when handsome body mover Cooper Craft invites her to go to Florida with him for a VIP body pickup, it's just what the doctor ordered... Brings out the body snatchers.... But when Coop's plans for a vacation getaway are thwarted by the appearance of too-many chaperones and attempts to steal their precious cargo, they both just want to get home alive! 4 1/2 stars! "Bond continues her popular Body Movers series with a fast-paced and wickedly humorous story that skewers fame and celebrity obsession with deadly accuracy." -Romantic Times Book Reviews "Where the [Body Movers] series goes next continues to be an intriguing mystery. Readers who love a combination of suspense and sexy romance will find their thrills in Bond's latest offering." -BookPage "Stephanie Bond's Body Movers Series is an absolute hoot!" TheRomanceReadersConnection.com

A second chance at love? Ten years ago Virginia Catron and Bailey Callihan had to get married, but they loved each other fiercely and adored their son when he came into their lives. Fate dealt them a cruel blow when their infant son was snatched in a grocery store. Their new marriage couldn't withstand the strain and when it became clear their baby would not be found, they divorced, brokenhearted and grief stricken. They haven't seen each other since their divorce was finalized. The story opens when word arrives that their son has been found...alive. Can these three virtual strangers come together to make a family? "Wonderful story, poignant, warm, emotion packed. Loved the characters. Excellent plot and happy ending." --Rendezvous "[The author] writes quite perceptively about the complexity of familial relationships in this nicely developed tale of love reborn." --Romantic Times Book Reviews

Who would WANT her life? Atlanta shopgirl Carlotta Wren has more problems than most women her age-fugitive parents, a brother with a gambling problem, looming debts to loan sharks, and a part-time gig moving bodies for the morgue. So WHY would someone steal her identity? Then again.... On the other hand, her romantic prospects have improved recently-her first love is back in her life, and there's the sexy cop who's made the Wren family his personal project, and her body-moving boss who makes no secret of his desire for her body.... Maybe someone just wants to TAKE her life? But after a couple of close calls, Carlotta realizes there's more at stake than just her credit score-enough to make a girl consider faking her own death.... Starred review! "Bond keeps the pace frantic, the plot tight and the laughs light, and supplies a cliffhanger ending that's a bargain at twice the price." -Publishers Weekly "Bond has successfully switched to the crime genre, bringing along her trademark humor and panache." -Booklist "Stephanie Bond knows what her readers want and she definitely delivers it in this fantastic new installment." -FreshFiction.com

A romantic adventure in the spirit of Agent 007! He wasn't the man she wanted to trust... When art curator Kat McKray is wrongly accused of stealing a priceless historical love letter, she has to rely on a sexy British agent to help her-no small feat when she's his prime suspect. The man is infuriating, but when the stakes turn deadly, it's nice to have a hard body up against hers... She wasn't the woman he expected to fall for... Former British Agent James Donovan took this assignment to accompany a silly little letter to the States on a lark, but he didn't count on the trouble on the other end in the form of a curvy American temptress who has an alarming amount of secrets--and enemies. He feels bound to protect Kat even when all fingers point to her as the thief...and he has a bad feeling that a bulletproof vest isn't going to protect his heart this time! Praise for LICENSE TO THRILL: "Exceptional. [The author] puts a thrill in every reader's day with this unabashed tribute to one of the great romantic figures of our times." -Romantic Times Book Reviews "One great mystery." -Bell, Book, and Candle "A real 007 with a complex plot." -Affaire de Coeur

A fast-paced romantic mystery! "Stephanie Bond proves to be a masterful storyteller and GOT YOUR NUMBER is her latest winner. A definite keeper!" -The Best Reviews You can run, but eventually your past will catch up with you... Wrong-side-of-the-tracks Roxann and her silver-spoon cousin Angora have never had anything in common-until now. Now adults and estranged for years, both women are on the run, one a reluctant witness to a crime, one just jilted at the altar. With each harboring her own secrets, the cousins decide to hit the road to tackle items on the Life Lists they created in college. Along the way, they let their hair down and are forced to face their pasts, unleashing fun, sex-and murder! Just when the two women start to become friends, their futures are suddenly looking very, very dim... "Stephanie Bond provides readers with that rare humorous yet suspense laden novel that leaves the audience wanting more from a delightful author." -BookBrowser "Bond fills her story with enough witty repartee, red herrings and romance to keep readers guessing." -Publishers Weekly "Author Stephanie Bond has hit the perfect combination of humor, intrigue, emotional baggage and romance. This book is a hoot." -Romantic Times Book Reviews For a rollicking good read, get GOT YOUR NUMBER!

Welcome back to the town of Mojo, Louisiana, famous for its Instruments of Death Museum... "In this action-packed story, Bond mixes a fine mystery with romance and a bit of mysticism to create a bang-up tale." -Romantic Times Book Reviews You always find your mojo in the last place you look for it... When a female attorney relocates to the quaint town of Mojo, Louisiana to take over the practice of a dead attorney, she thinks the welcome gift on her office doorstep is sweet...until she opens it to find a voodoo doll! After a horrible death occurs that's a little too close for comfort, she can no longer ignore the power of the evil doll...and frantically realizes her secret past might be catching up with her. "Bond displays her usual lively writing, great dialogue, and enticing humor." -Booklist "A fast-moving page-turner, this is a must read!" -FreshFiction.com "Ms. Bond has penned a truly gripping romantic suspense story." -Romance Junkies "An entertaining tale with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end." -Romance Reviews Today "Ms. Bond's characters come to life in this tense, funny, and passionate story. Reading her books always makes you smile, and this is no exception." -Huntress Reviews If you're looking for a little magic in your life, read VOODOO OR DIE!

This fun romantic mystery will cast a spell on you! "IN DEEP VOODOO is funny and fresh. It combines a little bit of magic, romance, and mystery." -Romance Readers Connection Start with bad mojo, add a pinprick of revenge, and watch things boil over... There's something strange afoot in the small touristy town of Mojo, Louisiana. Yet even as the annual voodoo festival gets underway, Penny Francisco refuses to believe in black magic. Her thoughts are on the Victorian house across the street from her health food business-her lying, cheating ex-husband Deke is having the house that she restored painted pink! Isn't it enough that he moved in his busty mistress and Penny has a front row seat to all their shenanigans? At her divorce party Penny receives a "Deke" voodoo doll as a gag gift, and vents her frustration by stabbing it with a pin as a joke. But later when Deke is found stabbed to death, Penny doesn't have to be told she's managed to land herself IN DEEP VOODOO. "A satisfying tale of sex, love, and voodoo, I highly recommend this book as your guilty pleasure on the nightstand." -FreshFiction "The intertwining of voodoo is quite intriguing, and the two main characters are wonderfully drawn." -Romantic Times Book Reviews "An engaging story and clever mystery, IN DEEP VOODOO is not to be missed." -Romance Reviews Today

The BODY MOVERS series continues with a very special novella! Carlotta Wren has always wondered what her life would've been like if her father hadn't been charged with a white-collar crime, and if her wealthy parents hadn't fled town to avoid facing the music, leaving her to fend for herself and to raise her younger brother Wesley. And with a twist of fate, she's about to find out...

A laugh-out-loud romantic mystery! "Deliciously frothy, and small comedic details abound." - Publishers Weekly Sometimes the best laid plans go sideways . . . Three single female mystery book editors in Manhattan have personal and professional problems galore-which seem to intersect with one bad-boy agent. When they set out to humiliate their problematic playboy, their plans go horribly awry. The women suddenly realize that when it comes to friendship, flirtation and felony, they're in a WHOLE LOTTA TROUBLE! "A fun plot, a great cast of characters and a small glimpse into the world of publishing." -The Best Reviews "Stephanie Bond seems to get so much enjoyment out of writing her stories that the joy spills over to the reader. If you like a dash of mystery, outlandish situations, great characters, and enjoy laughing, then this is the book for you." -AOL Romance Fiction Forum "An author who has remained on my 'must-buy' list for years." -Romance Reviews Today

A frothy, funny page-turner! "Stephanie Bond is in her usual rare form, and that form is utterly delightful. KILL THE COMPETITION is an excellent, fast-paced, sexy story. -AOL Romance Fiction Forum There's only one sure way to get to the top: Kill the competition. Four women who carpool to their jobs in midtown Atlanta learn that competition can be murder, y'all! "With a fast pace that moves the story along and smart snappy dialog between the characters, Ms Bond has penned another fascinating read that will leave her readers wanting more from this talented and imaginative author." -A Romance Review "Ms. Bond's talent for creating characters is superb, and you feel like you know them personally. Her narrative is so descriptive that I smelled the exhaust fumes along the Georgia 400 and I-85 to downtown Atlanta." -AOL Romance Fiction Forum "Whatever book you want, you will probably find it in KILL THE COMPETITION. Laughter, suspense, passion, and female bonding all combine in this realistically complex and sometimes whacky book. Ms. Bond has created magic, and she pulls more than one rabbit out of the hat to surprise her readers." -Academic Planet "With such an ominous title as KILL THE COMPETITION, readers probably expect plenty of suspense and tense drama. But Ms. Bond skillfully manages to infuse the serious business of murder with enough charm, romance, and humor to give the story a fun, light-hearted feeling." -Romance Reviews Today "As true-to-life, romantic and witty as we've come to expect from Ms. Bond. Do yourself a favor-don't miss this one." -Old Book Barn Gazette Starred review! "DO read this novel." -Publishers Weekly Want to kill a few hours with a fun book? Read KILL THE COMPETION!

The Charmed Killer has been apprehended...or has he? While the city of Atlanta breathes a sigh of relief that a serial killer is behind bars, Carlotta Wren stubbornly refuses to believe the right man is in custody. Defying warnings to stay out of the investigation, Carlotta puts her personal and professional relationships in jeopardy through her persistent sleuthing. Worse-all her efforts seem to reinforce the police's position...and shine a spotlight on her long-lost fugitive father. As clues mount and stakes are pushed higher, will this body mover's well-intended meddling backfire and land her own body in a bag? "Well plotted with some nicely timed and completely unexpected twists. As always, this is good fun--and an extremely entertaining read." -Romantic Times Book Reviews "This has been a reader's dream to have continuity in a fast-paced, suspenseful series." -A Romance Review

No invitation, no alibi... Jolie Goodman is a perennial good girl-which is how she wound up selling shoes at Neiman Marcus during the holiday season: She walked out on her brokerage job because her boss asked her to do something unethical. Now she's trying to start her own brokerage firm in Atlanta at the worst possible time. Also pressing on her mind is the fact that her boyfriend of the last few months is missing...along with her car. With problems piling on, she manages to make a new friend at work, but too late she realizes her gal pal Carlotta Wren is a serial party crasher-which is fun...at first. But no one's laughing when a body turns up at an upscale party they've crashed and they're the only people who aren't supposed to be there! Jolie vows she'll never crash another party...if she gets out of this mess alive.

The Charmed Killer is still on the loose.... Like every woman in Atlanta, Carlotta Wren is nervous and looking over her shoulder as a serial killer stalks the city, leaving charms in the mouths of his victims. Carlotta seeks solace in the home of an old friend who's vying to be her lover, and because of the Wren family's connections to the victims, is warned to stay away from body-moving and the investigation. Still, Carlotta can't resist a little sleuthing on her own-she's convinced the charms point to the killer's identity. And as clues and bodies stack up, Carlotta begins to suspect the sicko is taunting her... "Fun and fast-paced!" -Romantic Times Book Reviews "Stephanie Bond never fails to entertain me and deserves to be an auto-buy." -Romance Reviews Today "Book 5 of the Body Movers series started out with a bang and totally kept me engrossed." -The Romance Readers Connection

The theft of an infamous piece of jewelry gives rise to a serial killer.... Carlotta Wren is happy to be back to work and in the middle of a big publicity event for a celebrity's new line of charm bracelets. When the event goes sideways, Carlotta thinks a humiliating photograph of her is the worst thing to come out of it...until bodies start surfacing with charms in their mouths. To make matters worse, a member of the Wren family is connected to every murder. When clues start pointing to her long-lost father as The Charmed Killer, Carlotta starts to reconsider everything she believes... "Nonstop action from the first page." -Fresh Fiction 4 stars! "As funny and charming as its predecessors in the Body Movers series, this is a quickly paced, impeccably plotted story that's guaranteed to please." -Romantic Times Book Reviews Awarded the highest review score possible! "4 Bodies and a Funeral combines fast paced mystery with spicy romance. It is a captivating tale." -A Romance Review

A new humorous mystery series! Linda and Octavia are estranged sisters. The stay-at-home mom and socialite have never had much in common...until now. When they suddenly find themselves husbandless and broke, they reluctantly agree to combine their talents and take on a faltering P.I. agency in a strip mall. Old emotional wounds keep the two at odds and both sisters think they've made a huge mistake. But soon they realize all their clients have secrets...and who better to help them than two women who have secrets of their own?

Mystery, comedy, and romance collide in the thrilling, fast-paced tale of I THINK I LOVE YOU! "Stephanie Bond is really on a roll. I THINK I LOVE YOU cements her reputation as an author who delivers irony, humor and turmoil in ample amounts." --Romantic Times Book Reviews Sisters share everything in their closets, including the skeletons... Twenty years ago, the Metcalf sisters witnessed a murder and formed a pact of silence. Now they're estranged and scattered because they all fell in love with the same man. When the sisters converge at their childhood home, old wounds are laid open against the backdrop of liquidating their parents' antiques business. And when the playboy who broke up their family shows up, things go from bad to worse! More praise for I THINK I LOVE YOU: "With its energetic prose and cozy Southern setting, this read is a sterling source of laughs and lighthearted fun." --Publishers Weekly "The only reader I wouldn't recommend I THINK I LOVE YOU to is one who doesn't like to have a good time." --All About Romance If you want to kick back and immerse yourself in a story chock-full of laugh-out-loud family dysfunction, mystery, and romance, I THINK I LOVE YOU is the book for you!

STOP THE WEDDING! is a laugh-out-loud romance! "An author who has remained on my 'must-buy' list for years." --Romance Reviews Today In STOP THE WEDDING! a man and a woman determined to stop their parents from marrying fall in love with each other. "There should be a notice on her books: For a really GOOD time, read Stephanie Bond!" --America Online Romance Fiction Forum If you love romantic comedy movies, spend an afternoon with STOP THE WEDDING!

Milliardærens forbudte kærlighed Han havde skyndt sig hen til hende, så snart han hørte om ulykken, og den velhavende læge tøvede ikke med at tage Cybele med til sin paladslignende ejendom ved havet. Han svor at ville passe og beskytte den gravide, unge enke … og aldrig afsløre sine sande følelser for hende. Men han frygtede, at ikke engang hans dygtighed ville kunne overtale Cybele til at blive, hvis hun fandt ud af sandheden om hans rolle i hendes graviditet.Enlig herre søges Da advokat Greg Healey svarer på en kontaktannonce for sin bror, har han ikke regnet med selv at falde pladask for pigen! Men den sexede frække Lana Martina har ikke sat den annonce i … det lader faktisk til, at hun tror, at han er homoseksuel! Så hvad andet kan Greg gøre end at bevise over for Lana, at hun er hans type? Butiksindehaver Lana har søgt en logerende i en annonce, ikke en kæreste. Men da hun træffer Greg, er der absolut nogle muligheder i ham … indtil hun opdager, at han er hendes vært! Greg har tænkt sig at sælge ejendommen lige inden jul. Lana agter at få ham til at ombestemme sig. Og Greg har ingen anelse om, at Lana vil benytte sig af sine overtagelsesevner …

YOU, a novelist? Yes! . . So you've always wanted to write a novel, but don't know where to start. Or you've started your novel, but it stalled so you shoved it back under your bed/into a forgotten computer file. Or maybe you're a veteran novelist, but the thrill is gone, and you can't seem to get excited about writing again. International bestselling novelist Stephanie Bond will walk you through the process of pre-book planning, plotting a page-turner, and writing a novel around your busy schedule, all in digestible bites of advice you can draw on every day! Don't buy into the stereotypical myths of writing-creating a great, entertaining novel doesn't have to be out of reach, scary, or gut-wrenching. Writing a novel should be fun, inspiring, and life-enriching! The information in this book will help you get your mind around your ideas and bring the prospect of writing a novel down to a manageable, achievable, and fulfilling project. "I was once in your shoes-more questions than answers, and more ideas than time. Over the course of my writing career, I've learned the most successful writers are the ones with the most tricks! I've condensed all my tricks and tips into this book to coach you on your journey as a novelist. My goal is to make you a happier, more productive writer. You can do this!" -Stephanie Bond, multi-published author of over 100 novels You have lots of great ideas floating around in your head. You could write the next great novel to electrify the world. So what are you waiting for? Go, go, go!

Home is where the hurt is. In COMEBACK GIRL, a young novelist estranged from her family is forced to return to her small hometown for a medical emergency. To her horror, she realizes in her absence her mother has become a hoarder. She has to dig deep to clear out the physical and the emotional clutter of the past, including the mystery of a high school friend who disappeared ten years ago. A humorous and poignant romantic mystery!