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Choosing Hope

  When Kyle drugged her drink, Lily ran and called David to rescue her, again. Kyle kept threatening Lily and refusing to let her go, so David made sure she was safe. This time Lily notices that David is not just her uncle's friend who is willing to help. This time she sees a lonely man who is kind and honourable and loving ... the kind of man she's always dreamed of marrying even if he is too short.

  But when Kyle takes his brutal revenge on Lily she finds herself pregnant. Is it David's child or Kyle's?

  In the end, Lily makes the only choice she can - she chooses hope.

  A May-September Wedding

  Shortly after thirty-five year old Phyllida Schuyler lost her husband, Brenda Richardson, her long time best friend, next door neighbour and mentor, was diagnosed with cancer. Brenda makes her husband Cal promise to help Phyl out where he can and gets the same promise from Phyl. Having daughters who are best friends throws them together frequently. Their attraction and mutual respect is leading slowly but surely toward love but there is a major problem – Cal has three children older than Phyl.

  Getting His Attention

  Thirteen year old Connie Pereira fell in love with the boy next door the summer he helped her father build the new deck on the house. But Terry O'Connell never noticed her.

  He's the multi-millionaire CEO of a world class computer graphics company based in Vancouver with multiple Emmy and Oscar nominations and the most eligible bachelor in town.

  But Connie is all grown up now. Armed with a camera, a full scholarship to the University of British Columbia and a brand new sun dress, Connie has only one mission – getting, and keeping, his attention.

  The Vicar’s Daughter

  Phoebe Simmons wanted some time alone to finish a scholarly article. John Huxley, Viscount Briarly wanted some peace and quiet after six years of war. Annoyed, he searched the library intending to vent his annoyance on the intruder. But it was Phoebe who scolded him.

  Taken aback by her fascinating eyes and her unconcern for his consequence, he fails to respond to her scolding.

  Events conspire to prevent them from being introduced until several years and encounters later. By the time they are finally able to meet formally their mutual attraction has taken on a life of its own.

  Matchmaking mamas, rakes and gossips will do everything in their power to keep them apart. But will Society ever allow them the time to have a meaningful conversation? Can he be certain that she is not a fortune hunter? Can she be certain that his intentions are honourable? Can they find that happy ending?

  Coming Soon

  Small Battles

  Christina Small was uncertain about the promotion. She was happy with her job as controller of the Canadian division of Johnson Custom Logistics and she was almost ready to return to competitive diving to challenge for a spot on the national team. But Matt Johnson needed someone to figure out why things were going wrong at the main facility in Fort Worth and his CFO recommended Chris Small. Matt liked what he heard on the phone during the interview and had a mental image of a tall formidable and competent woman.

  On his return from a business trip he finally meets Christina at a company barbeque. He sees a beautiful pixie of a woman emerge from the pool at his father’s house and he’s instantly enchanted. Christina feels the same.

  But can they stay focused on business long enough to find out what or who is causing problems at the warehouse?

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  Version Notes

  Version 2 – Corrected some spelling and grammar errors and one continuity problem pointed out by a kind reader.

  Version 3 – Corrected more spelling and grammar errors. Another kind reader pointed out that there were several places where there might be words missing. These have been added for clarity.

 
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