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Readers love the consistent, fresh stories from debut and veteran pens that Bella Books produces. So do judges and critics: 170 titles have been shortlisted or won more than 230 awards from popular choice and literary juried systems. Debut authors have won awards six out of the last seven years. Online marketing plan: direct to customer newsletters and new release announcements (e-mail lists of 11,000+ vetted, opted-in readers) from Publisher, Author, and Distributor; New release e-mail announcements direct to bookstores from Publisher; website excerpts on Publisher, Author and Production Company websites. Online blog with frequent updates, news releases, reprinted reviews and soft sell interest pieces connects to Facebook and other social networking. Bella has attracted more than twice as many followers via Facebook than any other lesbian-niche publisher. Author tours, industry conventions and publisher-sponsored events in key demographic areas.

"Lisa Owens has recently moved to the lakeside town of Winchester, Maine. When the situation at her new job becomes uncomfortable, she turns to Carrie Sawyer, owner of the local cafâe, for support. Carrie grew up in Winchester and seems to know everything about everyone there. Lisa soon discovers that her boss seems to have many secrets, and with Carrie's help, begins to dig deeper into her boss's activity. As the two women work together to expose a cover-up, their attraction to each other begins to grow. But Carrie is certain that Lisa doesn't feel that way about her--especially when Toni, the woman that Lisa had a major crush on back in college--enters the picture."--Back cover.

Newly retired and ready to reconnect with herself, Joyce Allen realizes that she's not yet the person she knows she was meant to be. At the age of 56, she's committed to discovering happiness and begins her new journey by taking classes, attending concerts, and adopting the dog she has secretly wished for, Dingo. When Dingo is injured and a visit to the new veterinarian in town is necessary, Joyce finds herself quietly attracted to Dr. Amanda Carter, the intellectual dreamer who is many years her junior. Joyce knows that their age difference is too big an obstacle to overcome, and is content to settle for friendship with the thirty-two-year-old vet. But Amanda, for her part, can't see the gaping divide between them. All she knows is the warmth and attraction she feels for Joyce, and can't understand why age should matter at all. Join Genevieve Fortin as she weaves this heartwarming May-December romance of two women who discover the timeless truth of love at any age.

In a compelling novel of police misconduct and scandal, Kate Delafield is drawn into what appears to be a shocking conspiracy to prevent the outing of gay cops. "An unqualified knockout".--"Lambda Book Report".