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"I have an idea," Zandro said abruptly, "A solution." He reached for her, his hands closing about her upper arms. "Listen." He paused, and for a moment she thought doubt, uncertainty, entered his eyes. Then he said, "There's one way out of this dilemma, if you agree. "Agree to what? "To marry me." Available October in North America |
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Gabriel's challenge... Gabriel Hudson has every means at his disposal to pursue and woo cool beauty and mosaic artist Rhiannon Lewis, even offer her a job. His instincts tell him that a different approach is needed if he's to claim her as his own. He's got to do something no self-respecting alpha male would normally do - play it soft and slow. The result is shocking: Rhiannon lowers some of her defences. But she also reveals something Gabriel never expected... NA August 2004 |
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Trouble with a Capital T... She'd been robbed, mugged, nearly run down by a car--and now had to fight her unwelcome passion for her sexy new boss. When Sienna Rivers signed on as the archaeologist on Pacific Treasure Salvors' latest expedition, she hadn't planned on running for her life...or losing her heart to a playboy like dive master Brodie Stanner. On sale in North America April 2004 |
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The wedding that never was... Four years ago Sorrel left Blaize at the altar, and he's never known why. But now she's back, and as beautiful as ever. And seeing her again brings back his desire... The reason Sorrel left was that she loved Blaize too much - and she knew he didn't love her. But she's not prepared for how much he seems to hate her now! Or to want her... On sale in North America August 2004 Collectors Edition |
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In too deep! Deep-sea diver Rogue Broderick wants to recover the sunken treasure his father found. But when he meets Camille, who seems to be involved with the man he suspects is responsible for his dad's death, things get complicated. And when Rogue becomes desperate and kidnaps her, the sparks really begin to fly! On sale in North America December 2003and in Australia and NZ February 2004. See also Barbara's Books |
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A sweeping saga of adventure, history and romance...
...from England and the Arctic whale fishery to the New Worlds - the South Pacific and the wild, lawless shores of pre-colonial New Zealand. In this lawless land at the end of the earth, Joss, a whaler with a checkered past and an opportunistic vision hews for himself "a place to stand" and forms enduring alliances with Maori chiefs. He strides through the pages of this historical novel larger than life, yet always human, in a restless search to satisfy his lonely soul. Published by HarperCollins NZ |
...a turbulent tale set in a turbulent era; the historical detail is convincing; the drama intense. (Southern Skies)
For New Zealand readers it is not an exotic backdrop but the stuff of present and painful debate...daring indeed.
This book does not let you lose sight of the other side of anything...
The value that emerges strongly is of accommodation, of learning to "translate" the other person (or the other race) and see them whole.(Dominion)
...a truly rousing epic read! (Next Magazine)
Enthralling work...an epic rather than a love story, though a thread of romance is so skilfully woven through the story lovers of love stories will be teased to read on...an inspiring tale. (Northern Advocate)
...this strong [historical] background makes the whole book come to life. (Whangarei Report)
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An invaluable handbook... Hugely successful authors Daphne Clair and Robyn Donald have each nearly 70 top-selling books published. This is the product of their experience and courses they have conducted in romance writing. Uniquely combining two very different writers' styles, this book follows the premise that there is no one way to write - rather, that there are many techniques to learn. Useful and knowledgeable advice is given on every aspect of the craft. |
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Clair and Donald know their stuff; any fiction writer will benefit from their excellent advice. (Times-Age)
Verdict: Good Grounding. (The New Writer)
A superb reference book...(Reader)
Congratulations on a really excellent compilation. It's friendly and chatty, with commonsense easy-to-read-and-apply advice. (Helen Bianchin, best-selling Mills & Boon writer.)
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New Zealand Short Stories
Daphne de Jong presents real short stories about real New Zealanders dealing with real life - the ordinary bloke coming face to face with murder, the woman whose quiet tragedy is hardly noticed in the backwater town where she spends her life, the young urban Polynesians whose act of compassion has a bizarre outcome... |
Daphne de Jong writes from the heart of ordinary things, turning them inside out to present them with a fresh perspective. Her words move between clay and spirit and remind us that both are beautifully at home in us.
- Joy Cowley
A distinctive voice of compassion and integrity...compelling and disconcerting, full of insights but also unnervingly familiar.
- Sue McCauley
It requires a special art to write short stories successfully...Daphne de Jong demonstrates this art to perfection...
...a superb collection that will have wide appeal.
...a treasured possession to be picked up and re-read again and again.
- Pauline Guy, Northern Advocate
It is difficult to remember when I last read a book of short stories as satisfying...
...an absorbing and uplifting collection which might well appeal to even those who profess not to like short stories.
- Ross Lay, Sunday Star-Times
Her simple and compassionate prose is marked by Kiwi openness and psychological scrutiny...what George Eliot called the "right elements" - genuine observation, humour and passion.
- Joy McKenzie, NZ Listener
...adroit handling of power and tenderness across three generations and two continents...sharp without being savage...moments when the everyday becomes numinous...clear, convincing glimpses of the ordinary lives that literature is made from.
- David Hill, Weekend Herald
The stories are irresistible, sometimes charming, occasionally disturbing and even bizarre as they unravel before the reader. But most of all, they leave an extraordinary feeling of enlightenment and privilege to have read them.
- Sarah Burrage, NZ Writers' Website
These two books are now available in print form from New Concepts Publishing as well as disk and download.
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Carpenter's Mermaid is a romantic suspense about a writer/adventurer who finds a mysterious naked "mermaid" washed up on a tropical island beach.
A GUILTY PASSION
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Ethan only invited the lovely but shattered Celeste to his island home to give her a chance to regain her strength after the sudden death of her husband, his brother. Yet Celeste turns out to be nothing like the woman his brother described, an uncontrollable temptress with wicked ways. Ethan finds she is a gentle but passionate woman with a healthy respect for desire. Can Ethan let go of his guilt, recognise the love shining in his beloved’s eyes, and use their passion to repair the damage his love for her had created? Reprinted at e-reads for download in a number of formats |
