Bøger af Beth Ciotta

A Fallen Star... A hot-mess of controversy and scandal, Dakota Breeze-tarnished pop star of fading fame and fortune-accepts a friend's offer, taking refuge in a small Midwestern town in order to rehearse her comeback concert in secret. Starstruck is the perfect venue however rehearsals are marred by Dakota's reluctance to resurrect her former bad-girl persona and complicated by an anonymous death threat. A Haunted Bodyguard... Enlisted by a mutual friend, Wyatt MacDermott-a seasoned protection specialist-agrees to act as Dakota's temporary bodyguard. Forced to set aside a personal grudge in order to fulfill his duties, Mac's stunned by his fierce and instant attraction to the reckless celebrity he's long associated with his greatest regret. Obsessed with conflicting needs and united passion, Dakota and Wyatt spin out of control, indulging in a whirlwind affair and tempting an avenger's wrath. Welcome to STARSTRUCK, a showplace for talent, a playground for love. A new contemporary continuity series by Beth Ciotta, Cynthia Valero, and Elle J Rossi. Three authors. One world. The series heats up with Ciotta's sexy novella-Obsessed.

They gamble their lives with reckless abandon, but are they brave enough to bet on love?Famous for bending the law to get his man, former Wells Fargo detective Rome Garrett signs on with the Peacemaker Alliance, a covert government agency intent on taming the west. His first assignment, bringing down cold-blooded killer Bulls-eye Brady, will help return his tarnished career to glory. Even better, when he learns he must team up with the only woman who ever broke his heart, Rome considers it a bonus. He vows to show his old flame how it feels to love and lose, vanquishing the hellcat from his dreams once and for all.Retired cardsharp, Kat Simmons, has been in hiding from Bulls-eye Brady for six years. Now she's being asked to risk her obscurity and join a whirlwind poker tournament to bait Brady into reclaiming the woman who "got away." Trapping Brady, a man she fears, means teaming up with Rome Garrett, the only man she ever loved. She should feel safer having the Peacemaker with her, but the passion that reignites between them is frightening and past betrayals difficult to forget, especially when a secret is revealed that could doom any chance at love.Fall of Rome is the third "Peacemakers: Old West" novel from award-winning author, Beth Ciotta

Emily McBride is in a pickle. The preacher's daughter writes scandalous romantic adventures under a penname and someone's uncovered her true identity. If the blackmailer exposes her double life her small town friends and the man of her dreams will never speak to her again. Worse, she's growing fond of her new friend, a literary poet, who would surely be horrified by her dime novel fame.When lawman Seth Wright is recruited into the covert government agency, The Peacemaker Alliance, he's eager to kick desperado butt. Instead his first mission is to travel to California to propose to Miss Emily McBride on behalf of his boss. Worse, when he arrives, the small town librarian mistakes him for a dandified poet! With two unwanted suitors and a blackmailer hounding her, Seth pretends to be that poet so he can stay close and protect her. It's what his new boss would want. Unfortunately, Seth develops genuine feelings for the passionate book lover, which risks his future as a Peacemaker, especially when he learns she is not what she seems. More jolting . . . neither is he.Romancing the West is the second "Peacemakers: Old West" novel from award-winning author, Beth Ciotta.

PRINCE CHARMING IS OUT THERE. SOMEWHERE. Miracles happen every day. Even in Nowhere, Nebraska. That's Bella Mooney's philosophy and she's sticking to it! A children's librarian who writes fairy tales on the side, Bella has earned the reputation of fanciful Pollyanna. No surprise that she applied for her "ideal man" via ImpossibleDream.com, an Internet company designed to make dreams come true. However, even whimsical Bella has real-life issues, forcing her to take drastic actions in order to spin her dad's life (and in turn her own) for the better. As fate draws her into the troubling world of her new neighbor-a cynical biker with a scarred soul and checkered past-Bella finds herself falling for the most unlikely man, twisting her perceptions of true love and testing her faith in dreams. FATE LANDED HIM IN NOWHERE. Expect nothing. Anticipate the worst. As a detective with the Chicago Police Department, Joe Savage witnessed heinous crimes and acts of cruelty on a daily basis, obliterating his faith in humanity. When a personal vendetta cost him his job and a quirky inheritance offered escape, Joe packed it in and steered his motorcycle toward a small town bordering Tornado Alley and the Twilight Zone. Where better to lose himself than Nowhere? Resigned to a dark and lonely existence, Joe's life is suddenly shoved into the sunshine when his eccentric neighbor offers him a chance he can't refuse, especially after her kiss of hope rekindles his dead heart. Inspired and challenged by Bella's infectious optimism, Joe dares to make the impossible come true.Beauty & the Biker is the first tale in the "Impossible Dream" series from award-winning author, Beth Ciotta.

JADED JOY...Once upon a time, Christmas (Chrissy) Mooney believed she'd set the world on fire as a concert violinist. Then she indulged in a whirlwind affair with a charismatic stranger-a gifted guitarist who declared them soul mates when they parted. She never imagined he'd turn his back on her when she contacted him to tell him she was pregnant. His betrayal scorched her faith in romantic love. And when her daughter was born deaf, Chrissy's passion for music died. Obsessed with creating a happy life for her girl, she ultimately lost her own sense of bliss-never realizing her growing cynicism until she reads her daughter's letter to Santa.SEASONAL SPARKLE...Now, desperate to rediscover joy, Chrissy applies for help from an internet company-Impossible Dream.com (Making magic since 1956). When Mason Rivers blows back into Chrissy's life, rocking her with a revelation and a mission of his own, she's so busy shielding her heart that she's oblivious to the stirring magic. Until Mason points out the most basic ingredient for happiness... Believing is everything.'Tis the season for miracles, second chances, and love in a holiday novella that will charm and inspire! The second tale in Beth Ciotta's modern day fairy tale series-Impossible Dream-celebrating hope, love, and the magic of the human spirit!

Motivated by a childhood promise, Paris Garrett travels to the wilds of Arizona Territory (1877) to seek fame as a stage actress. Never mind that she doesn't possess a lick of experience or that her true passion is songwriting. Before he died, her papa encouraged her to reach for the stars. She promised to lasso the moon! She's already slipped free of her over-protective brothers. Nothing and no one, especially some badge-wearing Romeo, is going to stand in her way. Joshua Grant's life went from diamonds to dirt in less time than a rattler strikes. His uncle bequeathed him an opera house he doesn't want, forcing him to quit the law enforcement job he loved. The topper: In order to keep his sidewinder snake of a cousin from inheriting, Josh has to honor his uncle's will and marry within two weeks. Life can't get much worse, and then he falls for an eccentric, spitfire songwriter with a mysterious past and a passel of troublesome admirers. Marrying Paris is about as smart as kissing a coyote, but that's exactly what Josh intends to do--whether she likes it or not. Together they could realize their dreams. That's if they don't drive each other crazy first!Lasso the Moon is the first "Peacemakers: Old West" novel from award-winning author, Beth Ciotta.

When fate bobbles your dream, sometimes you have to make your own magic.... Award-winning author Beth Ciotta presents Marry Poppins, the third book in the contemporary fairy tale series-Impossible Dream-celebrating hope, love, and the magic of the human spirit!Reader Advisory: Feel-good romance with humor and heart! Mild sexual content and profanity. For fans of quirky love stories.BOOK DESCRIPTION: She wants a family. He needs a wife. A marriage-of-convenience solves a myriad of problems for unlucky Georgie Poppins and down-on-his-luck Bryce Morgan. Falling in love wasn't part of the bargain so no one is more surprised than Georgie and Bryce when sexual sparks ignite a full-blown romance. Unfortunately, as love swells, trouble mounts, including a glitch at Impossible Dream.com-an Internet company designed to match people with their most avid desire. Maybe Georgie and Bryce weren't meant to be after all.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SERIES: "I want to sign up at ImpossibleDream.com! Oh, the dreams that come true! Beth proves that ALL your dreams CAN come true, even in Nowhere! Hold onto your hats as your "tumble" into love - in the most unexpected places with the most unexpected person.""Beth Ciotta has written another wonderful, uplifting romance novel. Complete with characters we quickly come to care about, and including her signature humorous style, Ciotta has gifted us with a truly romantic story which will warm your heart.""In a world where cynics often rule the day, Ciotta's story is a breath of fresh air and an inspiration to the heart. I'm looking forward to more reimagined fairy tales as this promising new series continues!"

A CONSTANT CRAVINGRocky Monroe's bad luck is legendary. So it stands to reason that during a quick trip to New York on behalf of the Cupcake Lovers' forthcoming book, she winds up in the arms of the one man she never wants to see again. So what if he's also the man she can't stop dreaming about? Mouth-watering Jayce Bello has always been Rocky's biggest mistake, and she's not going to let history repeat itself ... unless she gets a new taste of his delicious kisses.AN IRRESISITIBLE DESIREWhen Jayce Bello left Sugar Creek ten years ago, it was the right thing to do--for him and for Rocky, his best friend's little sister. But one passionate night with gorgeous, reckless Rocky is enough to prove that she's the missing ingredient in his happiness. Now, with scandalous secrets souring the sweetness of the Cupcake Lovers' club, Jayce needs to convince Rocky that their love is something to savor ..."Ciotta writes with style, wit, and heart. Can't wait for the next one!"--Susan Andersen, New York Times bestselling author

For Reagan Deveraux, Sugar Creek, Vermont, and the Cupcake Lovers are a dream come true: A cozy little town where family and friends come before everything else. She's never experienced anything like it--especially not growing up with her mother, a fickle, fame-hungry heiress. But Rae's plan to hide out in anonymity for a year until she can claim her inheritance--and her independence--changes with one kiss from gorgeous pub owner Luke Monroe.Luke's charm is legendary, but he's never been a one-woman man. Until Rae captures his attention, that is, and then disappears. With a little help from a friend, Luke tracks her down--and unearths secrets almost too wild to be true, as well as the fact that Rae lied to him, and to all of Sugar Creek. Luke's not sure if he can forgive her, but he definitely can't forget her, and when she returns to save the Cupcake Lovers from disaster, he knows it's his chance to get the truth--and get the girl, this time for good... Anything But Love is the third Cupcake Lovers novel from Beth Ciotta.

The enchanting fourth novel in Beth Ciotta's deliciously romantic Cupcake Lovers series.

Fool For Love is the fabulous first novel in Beth Ciotta's delicious Cupcake Lovers series, in which Chloe discovers that some things in life are too sweet to resist...

Irresistibly gorgeous: the third novel in the Cupcake Lovers series.