The Best Love Stories of 2009

Six "breathtaking romances shortlisted for Australia's premier romance award authors.....the Ruby.

Yes I know the graphic is small but I can't find it any larger and the book is amazing thanks to the generosity of author Paula Roe.

by CLAIRE BAXTER, MELISSA JAMES, MIRANDA LEE, FIONA MCARTHUR, TRISH MOREY, PAULA ROE


The Millionaire's Inexperienced Love-slave by Miranda Lee
Adrian Palmer always had a beautiful woman in his bed and Sharni Johnson seemed perfect for his wicked brand of seduction. But Sharni was not a one-night stand kind of girl...


A Mother In A Million by Melissa James

For so long the attraction that simmered between Jennifer and Noah had been denied. Now, out of the blue, came a proposal of marriage. But was it because he loved her - or because he needed a stand-in mother for his children?


Boardrooms & A Billionaire Heir by Paula Roe

Jake Vance, the charming corporate raider set his sights on Blackstone's, Australia's richest diamond dealers and Holly McLeod his assistant. Could a marriage of convenience be a win-win situation?


The Midwife's Baby by Fiona Mcarthur

When Georgia's contractions begin during a wedding ceremony, the only person who can save her and her baby is the groom Max Beresford. Together they save the life of little baby Elsa. But what will Max do now?


The Italian Boss's Mistress Of Revenge by Trish Morey

Mackenzi will do anything to save her hotel - something Dante uses to his advantage: he'll reconsider if she becomes his mistress! However, their bargain is compromised when Dante learns she is pregnant...


The Single Dad's Patchwork Family by Claire Baxter

As single parents, Regan and Chase form a special bond because for so long their lives have been like jigsaws without the final pieces. Could a proposal from this gorgeous single dad make them whole again?

You can purchase the book here

While stopping over at Annie West’s website I saw that her new look was created by author,Paula Roe. I love Annie's new look!

This led to me finding this wonderful website and blog. Check them out! Silhouette Desire authors from "down under".

Diamonds Down Under here

Their Blog here

Discover...

Six passionate stories from Australia and New Zealand's hottest Silhouette Desire authors!

~ Bronwyn Jameson
~ Tessa Radley
~ Maxine Sullivan
~ Jan Colley
~ Paula Roe
~ Yvonne Lindsay

Paula Roe

Paula has a new Desire book debuting this month.

I’m British-born, Aussie bred, living west of Sydney, where it gets too hot in summer and never cold enough in winter. In my former, paid (non-writing) life, I was an assistant/secretary/PA, office manager, software trainer and aerobics instructor.

I've been writing ever since the age of eleven after I got hooked on the glorious historical romances of Johanna Lindsey, Kathleen Woodiwiss and Shirlee Busbee. At sixteen, I tried a collaboration with my then-best friend (our first attempt!) but it fizzled when we both started jobs and then she moved to another city.

Forgotten Marriage
Publisher: Silhouette Desire
Release Dates: September 2007 (USA) / Australia/NZ - November 2007


Boardrooms and A Billionaire Heir
Publisher: Silhouette Desire
Release Dates: May 2008 (USA) / Australia/NZ – TBA

For more information on Paula go to her website: http://www.paularoe.com/about.html

Three New Australian Authors with Debut Books

My darling Australian author friend, Annie West has asked me to post the following contest:

It's a New Aussie Author Contest because September is such a fantastic month for new Aussie romance writers.

SCANDAL'S DAUGHTER
the September debut novel by Christine Wells

An earl of debauchery - Sebastian Laidley, the sixth Earl of Carleton, is solely committed to his hedonistic lifestyle, until he makes a promise to his dying godfather. He must find his childhood friend Gemma a husband in three months - or marry her himself.

A lady of dubious virtue - The daughter of a notorious seductress, Gemma Maitland has the body of a siren but a mind for more practical matters. Snubbed by Society, she has just one ambition: to run her grandfather's estate.

A passion that begs to be unleashed... To find Gemma a husband, Sebastian lures her to his estate under the guise of helping with his sister's wedding. During the festivities, there is no shortage of men vying for Gemma's hand, much to Sebastian's dismay. Gemma has always been in his heart, but when she turns her wiles on him, she burns her way into his soul...

FORGOTTEN MARRIAGE
the September debut novel by Paula Roe

A tragic accident had erased pieces of billionaire Finn Sørensen's memory. Including all recollection of his wife. But what wife?

The one he'd been told had married him for his money? The one who now owned a controlling share of his family's jewelry empire?

Ally McKnight's image was burned into Finn's memory from photographs -- pictures that captured the passion between them. It was time she received a surprise visit from her long-lost husband. The one who wouldn't let her forget just what she owed him.

DREAM JOB, HOT BOSS!
the September debut novel by Robyn Grady

Promoted - into the boss' bed!

Working in Sydney's most dynamic advertising agency, Serena Stevens is in heaven! And she's just landed the agency's biggest account - this will make or break her career... Serena's sexy boss, Australia's top tycoon David Miles, may be all business in the boardroom, but soon he's loosening his tie...and he wants a little business in the bedroom! One wild night later, Serena knows it's too late for regrets. And now Serena has to choose - career versus love...her dream job versus her hot boss! What's a girl to do...?


For The Sheikh's Pleasure
Annie West’s September release (after all I'm still a new author!)

Rosalie Winters is a challenge. Beautiful and aloof, she doesn't play the games of flirtation and seduction that Sheikh Arik Kareem Ben Hassan expects from women. She intrigues him with her lack of sophistication and guile.

Arik realises he must move slowly to gain her trust. But he also knows that once she's at his command Rosalie will welcome the loving that only he can give her.

The contest will run through September and October, winners drawn on 31 October and published on this website. To win, send me an email (annie@annie-west.com) with the word 'contest' in the heading and answer these simple questions:

• What is the title of Robyn Grady's next release? (You'll find the answer on her http://www.robyngrady.com/

• What is the title of Paula Roe's 2008 release for Silhouette Desire? (You'll find the answer on her http://www.paularoe.com/

• What is the title of one of my 2008 releases? (You'll find the answer on my page http://www.annie-west.com )

• What major writing competition did Christine Wells' story Scandal's Daughter win? (You'll find the answer on her website http://www.christine-wells.com/

Easy as pie! Good luck! Annie West