Bøger af Christine Depetrillo

Dakota Brenton spends his days leading thrill seekers on adventures through the woods of Maplehaven, Vermont. He's traveled all over the world on expeditions, but he always comes back home to the cozy town his ancestors founded. Dakota loves his free-spirit lifestyle. He comes and goes as he pleases, however, he can't help wanting more.Leah Greenstead is the new fourth grade teacher at Maplehaven Elementary, a school built through a generous donation from Brenton Sawmill. Having abandoned New York City after a tragedy, Leah is doing her best to adjust to life in the quiet Vermont town. With any luck, she'll be able to leave her past behind, stick to her rules about not getting close to anyone, and preserve what little is left of her heart. She wants to believe the world is safe again, and if that means being alone, then so be it.When Dakota meets Leah at a ceremony honoring his family's sawmill, he sees his next adventure. As Maplehaven's golden boy, he's surprised when Leah doesn't immediately accept his advances. He's never had to work this hard, but he has a feeling Leah Greenstead will be worth the effort.Is one kind heart enough to change Leah's mind about love?One Kind Heart is Book One in The One Kind Deed Series, stories centered around good deeds and making the world a better place, one couple at a time. Other Series by Christine DePetrilloThe Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance (6 books) "Fears, pride, love, passion beautifully woven together with substance and depth."The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance (3 books) "Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..."The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance (5 books) "Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion."

Good Evening. Welcome to the dark, shadowy places of the night. Places where it's not safe to wander under thefull moon's light. Places that hold secrets no human should know. Places that are stained with blood. Can love exist in this blackness? Can it last for an eternity? Will this night eternal bring pleasure or pain? Quite possibly, it will bring both...

Warrior Reardon McAlator kills anyone's enemies for the right price. Victory comes easy to him and his fierce army... until one day, they meet their match. Faced with the possibility of destroying their legendary winning streak, Reardon takes action. He makes his men more like him and angers the wrong Celtic goddess. Banished from her protection, he wakes up alone in a different place, in a different time, and in a world of pain. He must do something worthy to get home to Ireland, but maybe home isn't where he thought it was. Wildlife biologist Dr. Brandy Wendon cares for wolves-and her sister's son, Dylan-at Silver Moon Wolf Sanctuary in the woods of Vermont. She loves everything about her work, including secretly researching clinical lycanthropy just for the fun of it. It's what nerds do. Brandy stays busy, but in the lonely hours of the night, she can't deny something is missing. If only she could find that soul mate people are always mentioning. As if one perfect match for her really exists. When a pained howl echoes from the dark forest beyond the sanctuary fence, Brandy meets a wolf unlike any to cross her path. Why does she grow instantly connected to him? Why does he become so important to her? She'll only get answers if she accepts a wolf kiss.

Warrior Jaemus McAlator will never forgive his selfish brother for turning him into a werewolf. He was quite happy being a man-one who had known great success in battle and enjoyed the glory that came with his victories. Now his own anger and that of a Celtic goddess have ripped him from the life he knew in Ireland only to dump him first on a desolate tropical island and then, even worse, on his brother's damn doorstep. His brother wants forgiveness. Jaemus just wants a normal life again, but is that possible with fangs and fur? Maple Ridge Trading Post owner Nika Skarvinski is in trouble. Her father's shop in the woods of Canville, Vermont had always been a tourist hotspot. Until her father died. Now she struggles to keep it-and the memory of her father-afloat while businessman Robert Senclair pesters her to sell the land to him. He also wants her to be Mrs. Robert Senclair. Nika doesn't want to do either, but when the one thing bringing in money at the post-The Wolfman Show-loses its star, her only choice might be to accept defeat. But no one likes to surrender. Can Jaemus make life as a werewolf work? Is forgiving his brother possible? Can Nika keep her trading post away from Robert? Will she lose her father's memory? Maybe if a wolf fire burns bright enough, they'll both be saved. Warrior Wolves Series Wolf Kiss, Book One Wolf Fire, Book Two

Book One in The Maple Leaf Series: Lily Hinsdale spends her California days designing extravagant hotels for Utopia Resorts. Her nights are filled with the glitz and glamour of upscale parties. Until her grandmother dies and leaves Lily property in wretched Vermont. The woods mean only one thing to Lily-nightmares. When Utopia wants the land for development, Lily is forced to travel to a place she'd rather forget. Rick Stannard makes maple syrup and builds barns in the peace and quiet of picturesque Vermont. Noisy New York City nearly killed him a few years back, and now he lives a calm, simple life with his coyote, Poe, and his beloved book collection. It's the only way he's guaranteed to wake up each morning. When Lily marches her expensive boots onto Rick's land and proposes turning it into a mega resort, the serenity of the woods is shattered. Lily always closes a deal. Rick never intends to sell. They'll need to compromise, or someone else will do it for them. Someone who is not afraid of the woods or the city. Or spilling a little blood.

He has a new dawn and she has a new dusk. Both a murky light. A new light. Their light. Good Evening. Darkness. Cold, unforgiving, and muting all in existence. Humanity's sight was forever entrenched... until there was Light. Souls are tender things. Unseen by human eyes, but eternally precious. We battle for their preservation every second of every day. Intangible, yet fragile, our souls need protection from the Darkness that seeks to blacken our existence. The Light searches for us, our salvation its mission. Warm and expanding, it wishes to fold us in a tight embrace. All sins are forgiven for those who repent. But do we lose ourselves in the process? Might there not be perfection somewhere between the Dark and the Light?

Web designer Hope Stannard has watched her cousin and her sister fall madly in love. She's waited patiently for her turn to roll around, but her last boyfriend broke up with her via text message and the new guy she's interested in disappeared on her for months with no explanation. Perhaps it's time to throw in the towel, be content living with her Dalmatian puppy and her mother, and accept the official title of Unmarriable Old Maid. Ex-Marine Adam Rouse fills his days with lumberjacking and building furniture. His nights are spent wide awake as he relives a raid in Afghanistan gone wrong. He emerged as the sole survivor, but questions why. Certainly other members of this team were more worthy of living than him. Deciding that bartending at night would be a better use of his time than battling insomnia, Adam applies at Black Wolf Tavern, the only place to hang out in small-town Danton, Vermont. He couldn't drown his own troubles in rum, but maybe he can help others do so. When Hope is attacked just outside the tavern, Adam comes to her aid, and the frosty winter temperatures can't cool the heat that's always been between them. Can Hope scale Adam's fortress walls? Can Adam believe he is worthy of a woman like Hope? Will they rescue each other?

Dena Brenton crunches numbers at her family's sawmill in Maplehaven, Vermont and loves the order and logic of the job. When an opportunity to attend a conference in Rhode Island on managing business finances comes around, she's on board to learn more and make improvements. It's time for a little adventure anyway. She's not sure where her current relationship-if she can even call it that-is going. Some time away will help her figure out more than just numbers. Carter Bennett breathes life into the video games he creates. From New York originally, he's made Vermont his home after visiting his best friend, Leah. So far the state has proven to be successful for him and his games. The pause button has been pushed on his love life though and he's not sure if he-or the woman he's interested in-is ready for the next level. Hitting the play button is the only way to find out. When trouble finds Dena at the conference, she retreats back to the safety of Maplehaven. Carter is ready to be there for her, but she's done the calculations and putting herself in safe mode is the only way to keep any potential threats outside her perimeter. Is one kind touch enough to resume the game?One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romanceOne Kind Heart, Book OneOne Kind Kiss, Book TwoOne Kind Touch, Book ThreeOther Series by Christine DePetrilloThe Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance (6 books)"Fears, pride, love, passion beautifully woven together with substance and depth."The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance (3 books)"Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..."The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance (5 books)"Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion."

Book Three Special Ops soldier Deo Lazitter has spent a year with the enemy in a cell no bigger than a shower stall. Surviving on what little food was tossed down to him once a day, he wonders if he'll ever get his former strength back. Thanks to his sister, Darina, and his best friend, Ghared, he now has the opportunity to try, but does he no longer know how to live on the outside? Genetically engineered therapist Dr. Linsey Cadmen is happy to finally be a true citizen. Most of her life has been spent hiding in the shadows, but everything is different now. She's free. No one wishes to dismantle her because of her genetic flaws. She has the same rights as natural-born humans in a world that is slowly getting back on its feet after a global unplug and a widespread plague. But will she ever stop looking over her shoulder, waiting to be caught? When Deo shows up in her office needing her counsel, Linsey finds herself wanting to be caught in a whole different sense of the word. Can she heal his wounds? Can he accept her for what she is? Can they make each other feel secure enough to risk their hearts? SAFE, Book One PROTECTED, Book Two SECURED, Book Three

Book Two Tech geek and former soldier, Ghared Timms, can't believe his best friend and brother in battle, Deo Lazitter, is still alive. He'd been there when the news of the man's death had been announced. He'd held Deo's sister, Darina, in his arms as they'd both lamented. He'd been missing his buddy for years. Now a former associate of the late Mikale Warres has produced Deo's dog tags and claims to have been working undercover with Deo inside Warres's organization. Ghared promises to find Deo no matter what it takes. Even if it means going undercover himself. Warres's step-sister, Sasha Boisette, is looking for an ally. She can't bring down an entire organization obsessed with continuing Mikale's mission, especially when that organization is expecting her to lead them. When a new recruit shows up at headquarters, however, he may be just the man she needs. If she can trust him. Staying protected is hard when your heart wants to risk it all.

Book Two in The Maple Leaf Series Sage Stannard is grumpy. Having just attended her cousin's wedding in California, she's at her limit for watching happy couples stare dreamily at one another. She's never had anything but quick romps back home in Vermont that always turn out to be mistakes. Big ones. Maybe moving out of her mother's house and taking a stab at online dating will add a little excitement to this caterer's stale life. Maybe it'll bring more disappointment. Who knows? Chainsaw artist Orion Finley is on a mission to get his daughter, Myah, back from his ruthless ex-wife. Only trouble is his ex-wife is a crafty lawyer with connections-ones that give her the upper hand. She even managed to get custody of his dog, Ranger, just to drive the stake deeper into his heart. His father always told him women were poison, especially the pretty ones. Why hadn't he listened? Well, he was listening now. When Sage and Orion meet over a bloody couch, the gates are opened to a path neither of them is quite ready to travel on. Will they stumble? Will it be all uphill? Or will the end of the path be just the new beginning they need?

Book Six in The Maple Leaf Series Grady O'Donnell serves drinks to all who roam into his bar, The Clumsy Grasshopper. His heart had once been filled to the rim with love back home in Ireland, but the Universe shattered that bottle. He's started over in busy Boston, and he's happy to mix his business, his painting, and his lazy beagle, Cricket, into a life he can easily swallow. Most of the time. Lena Clover brightens people's days in Boston with her natural wares at Clover's Fruit and Flower Shoppe. She's been so involved in running her farm and store that she's let her love life seriously wilt. The only love she gives out is to her silly dog, Snowy. Her business partner wants to help her cultivate that part of her life, but after her last relationship, she's still not ready to stop and smell the roses with anyone. Until she meets Grady. Brought together to work on wedding arrangements for Rachel and Harris, their mutual friends, Grady and Lena have to face the fact that maybe, just maybe, there is a little room to explore the instant attraction blooming between them. If their plans don't get weedwhacked, that is. The Maple Leaf Series: More Than Pancakes More Than Cookies More Than Rum More Than Pizza More Than Candy Corn - A Halloween Novella More Than Cocoa More Than Peaches

Jorden Demetri cooks up delicious dishes night after night as head chef in Albero's Restaurant and keeps Maplehaven's diners well fed. He also feeds the hungers of interested women whenever the opportunity presents itself. Or at least he did, but lately that hobby feels more and more empty. He's been considering taking himself off the menu ever since he's developed a thirst for something-or someone-different. Diana Rosalen serves cuisine to Albero's customers with a smile when she's not caring for her baby girl, Camilla. Ever since she left her abusive boyfriend in Paris, she's enjoyed the welcoming embrace of the Vermont woods, thanks to her brother taking her in. She's determined to give her daughter the best life possible and that includes starting her own organic baby food company. It might even include finding a good father for Camilla if someone wants the job.When Jorden is at the right place at the right time to help her, Diana sees another side of the sexy chef. Maybe there is more to him than his vast dating history suggests. Perhaps he can handle a single mother and her daughter, and the three of them can build the family they all deserve.Is one kind wish enough to make dreams come true?The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance"I want to live in this town! The characters were so real!"Other Series by Christine DePetrilloThe Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance (6 books)"Fears, pride, love, passion beautifully woven together with substance and depth."The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance (3 books)"Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..."The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance (5 books)"Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion."

Book Five in The Maple Leaf Series Detective Rachel Lorensen has played so many roles in her undercover work with the Boston Police Department that she's not entirely sure who she is anymore. Taking down the bad guys satisfies her and she loves the thrill of solving difficult cases, but something is missing in her life. Something she thought she had once. Something she wouldn't mind having again. Former news anchor Harris Wilder just completed sixteen months in jail for making some bad decisions. Though his brother has offered him a place to crash, he is eager to get his life back on track, but ties to his former journalistic glory have all been cut. He's facing a complete reinvention of himself and doesn't know where to start. He'd thought life on the outside would be easier than prison life. Now he isn't so sure. When one steamy kiss mistakenly gets Harris involved in Rachel's latest undercover case, the safety of seventeen missing women is on the line. So is the mending of two broken hearts. The Maple Leaf Series: More Than Pancakes More Than Cookies More Than Rum More Than Pizza More Than Candy Corn - A Halloween Novella More Than Cocoa

Noah Williams has been in love since the third grade, but he's settled for Best Friend status for thirty years. He keeps himself busy by working at Brenton Sawmill in Maplehaven, Vermont and taking care of his grandmother who raised him after his mother died. Without Nana, he's sure he wouldn't have made it this far, and now Noah is returning the favor. Life is good, but would it be better if he put complications aside and shed his Best Friend status? Krista Davidson runs the business side of Birch Peak Adventures with efficiency and precision while raising her son, Luke, with all the love she has to offer. She's all he has since his father has been classified as MIA for the past five years. Krista's been waiting for her soldier husband to return, but even when he'd been home in Vermont, there had been a distance between them. At least Luke has Krista's two best friends, Noah and Dakota, for positive male role models. When Luke finds himself in danger early one winter morning, Noah leaps in to rescue him, risking his own life in the process. Krista's eyes are opened to everything Noah has to offer her and her son. Maybe the line between friends and more than friends isn't as solid as Krista thinks it is. Is one kind kiss enough to change friends into soul mates?The One Kind Deed SeriesOne Kind Heart, Book OneOne Kind Kiss, Book TwoOther Series by Christine DePetrilloThe Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance (6 books) "Fears, pride, love, passion beautifully woven together with substance and depth. "The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance (3 books) "Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..."The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance (5 books) "Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion."

Book One The year is 2025. A techhead terrorist group called the Anarch has unplugged the world. While the globe struggles to get out of the darkness, a chemist, Dr. Mikale Warres-bitter about his dismissal from one of the world's most successful corporations, Emerge Tech-unleashes a plague that turns human organs to ash. He hopes to wipe out the population and restart it. Only one scientist, Dr. Foster Ashby, can find the cure. He's been searching for it, but it remains just out of reach. Warres knows Foster is close to stopping his plans for the globe and decides Foster must die. Immediately. Officer Darina Lazitter is assigned to protect Foster after he takes too long in the city getting samples of Warres's disease. The job is simple-get Foster safely back behind Emerge Tech's walls. Shielding him from her heart, however, is proving harder than shielding him from the enemy.

Warrior Erik Rheagan has been living by the water in Rhode Island where he washed up after being banished from Ireland by Flidae, Celtic goddess of wild things. He hadn't planned on being a werewolf, but when his leader turned him and the other lads in an attempt to give their army an edge against their enemies, Erik rolled with it. Shifting into a wolf whenever he felt like it wasn't the worst thing in the world. Loving the goddess who had banished him from his home, however, was. The rules said they could never be together, so why can't Erik stop thinking about her?Flidae banished the werewolves to protect them and she'd watched four of them successfully find their soul mates. Only one wolf remained. One wolf who had become more important to her than was allowed. Goddesses and humans didn't have relationships. It was that simple. Only it wasn't. Flidae knew Erik Rheagan was something special from the moment he became a werewolf and now she can no longer ignore the pull toward him.When a fellow deity offers Flidae an opportunity, she can't refuse the chance to be with Erik even if the deal has a time limit on it. Being able to love Erik for a little while is better than nothing. Right? A wolf sun keeps hearts warm, but for how long?Warrior Wolves SeriesWolf Kiss, Book OneWolf Fire, Book TwoWolf Vow, Book ThreeWolf Angel, Book FourWolf Sun, Book Five

Warrior Shawn McMannus only knows the fighting life. Whether it's on the battlefield in Ireland of the past or in the ring as part of an underground fight club in present-day New Hampshire, he delivers a pounding to his opponents. Until his brother persuades him to try another way in the werewolf-friendly woods of Vermont. The pull of the pack is strong even if becoming a werewolf hadn't been Shawn's choice. Leaving the only lass to ever have cared for him, however, was his choice. Sculptor Jessica Fairheart can't understand why Shawn left. She'd saved his life after a horrible accident, helped him recover from the loss of his leg, and loved him more than she'd ever loved anyone else. None of that had stopped him from walking out on her though. He probably would have ended up leaving anyway... if he had found out what she was. Better to live without love and keep her secrets. When Shawn's brother contacts Jessica, she can't resist going to Vermont to see Shawn. Maybe she can't deny her feelings. Maybe she just wants answers. Maybe she wants another chance, but does Shawn? Only an angel can tame this wolf fighter... if he wants to be tamed at all. Warrior Wolves Series Wolf Kiss, Book One Wolf Fire, Book Two Wolf Vow, Book Three Wolf Angel, Book Four

Violet Demetri styles the hair of Maplehaven's citizens at her all-natural salon, Tresses, and cuddles the shelter animals in the small town before finding them forever homes. Vermont has been kind to her and her brother, Jorden, when their family wasn't. She's carved out a comfortable existence for herself though her love life has been one big mistake after another. A no-dating rule may be Violet's only hope of avoiding heartbreak. Again. Dawson Kinsford entertains music fans with his cello in the group Drei, a trio that has recently set the internet ablaze. He enjoys performing on stages across the country with his band mates, Juno and Gabi, but maybe it's time to find a place to call home. His success would mean more if he had someone special to share his dreams. Someone he could trust. Not someone just looking for her time in the spotlight with him. Does that woman exist? When a near-death experience almost silences Dawson's cello forever, Violet becomes more than an adoring Drei fan. Maybe she needs to make an exception to her no-dating rule. Perhaps Dawson has found someone who finally sees the real him. Is one kind note enough to make a love song that will last a lifetime?The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance"I want to live in this town! The characters were so real!"Other Series by Christine DePetrilloThe Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance (6 books)"Fears, pride, love, passion beautifully woven together with substance and depth."The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance (3 books)"Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..."The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance (5 books)"Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion."

Warrior Kole McMannus has been traveling across the country in a time that is not his own, searching for his brother. Since the day a Celtic goddess banished him from his home in Ireland, he's battled wolves, wandered from state to state, and nearly lost all hope of being reunited with his kin. When he lands in Vermont and finds two of his cousins living the good life, however, he picks up new energy to continue his quest. Getting back to his old life with his brother is within his reach... if he still wants to grab it. Singer and fiddler Emma Rhodes has a dream to launch her Celtic rock band, Hendrake, to international fame. She and her three bandmates have been giving their all to this cause, including a trip to Deer Creek Inn in the quiet woods of Vermont to write new material. It will only take one song to make their fantasies a reality. Without distractions maybe they can finally find the tune to take them to the top. Or maybe Emma will find a new distraction. When Kole and Emma meet over breakfast at the inn, he can't get her scent out of his nose and she can't forget the dazzling blue of his eyes. A run in the dark woods could change everything. Making wolf vows is easy. Keeping them is harder. Warrior Wolves Series Wolf Kiss, Book One Wolf Fire, Book Two Wolf Vow, Book Three

Creating Characters using Writing Workshop by Christine DePetrillo is a complete program of instruction for teachers of grades 3 through 8 to help students learn how to create believable characters in their stories. The lessons in the book are designed to mesh with a Writing Workshop teaching model, although they can be used outside of that framework as well. Each teaching activity in the book is aligned with one or more specific Common Core Standards for Writing, Reading, and Language. Each of the four chapters addresses different aspects of character development, with five teaching lessons in each chapter. The book is designed to take students from their first concepts of potential characters to creating fully formed, fleshed-out characters. The book includes everything teachers will need when teaching character creation: printable graphic organizers that teachers can use with their students as they work through the lessons, along with checklists to assess the quality of the students work. DePetrillo suggests books for each grade level that include examples of strong characters, and she offers professional resources for teachers who want to find books and websites with more information. Christine DePetrillo is both an experienced teacher and a fiction writer, published under her pen name, Christy Major. The lessons in Creating Character using Writing Workshop have been tested in the classroom over many years and across a variety of grades. Units: - Observing Characters - Getting to Know Characters - Character Evolution - Character Voice Best of both worlds in an easy to use and immediately applicable format. Before I became a New York Times Bestselling romance author, I taught for 20 years in a variety of grades. I wish I'd had this resource then. Mrs. DePetrillo is an accomplished author herself and now has found a way to make the writing process more accessible to teachers and students. I've recommended this book to my friends who are still teaching and if you download the sample, I'm sure you'll see why. --Ruth Cardello, New York Times Bestselling Author Christine DePetrillo brings the talent and craft of a genuine author to this tool for teachers and students. The activities are aligned with Common Core State Standards and best practice in writing and they are authentic, clear, specific, and most important to a teacher, they are doable in the classroom. Every child and every teacher experiences success. --Kathryn Tancrelle, Principal, Hopkins Hill Elementary School Even the most skilled writing teachers will benefit from the innovative and easy to follow lesson plans found in Christine DePetrillo's text. Her knowledge and wit provide a quick, enjoyable read for the busy teacher, while her Common Core aligned lesson plans are adaptable to students of all ability levels. This book will help both teacher and student learn to become better writers of fiction. --Nicole Sisco, Special Educator K-5

Firefighter Patrick Barre is determined to hide away in the woods of Vermont. He's content to do his job, remodel his house, and enjoy the company of his arson-detection dog, Midas. Scars from the fire that destroyed his family keep him from letting anyone into his life. Gini Claremont uses her camera to celebrate the beauty of life. Nature soothes her, while anger is dangerous for Gini--and anyone near her. If she doesn't guard her emotions, her surroundings could go up in flames. Living alone, keeping busy, and letting her family keep watch on her is best for everyone. When an arsonist declares war on their town, Patrick and Gini reluctantly band together to sift through the ashes, each holding a secret close to the heart. As the arson escalates, so does their mutual attraction. Will teaming up put out the fires, or start a whole new one?