Avril Tremayne - 8 Brand-New Romance Authors

8 Brand-New Romance Authors

If Only…

Tanya Wright

A Deal Before the Altar

Rachael Thomas

Falling for Her Captor

Elisabeth Hobbes

Here Comes the Bridesmaid

Avril Tremayne

The Surgeon’s Christmas Wish

Annie O’Neil

All’s Fair in Lust & War

Amber Page

The Pirate Hunter

Laura Martin

Dressed to Thrill

Bella Frances

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Title Page 8 Brand-New Romance Authors If Only… Tanya Wright A Deal Before the Altar Rachael Thomas Falling for Her Captor Elisabeth Hobbes Here Comes the Bridesmaid Avril Tremayne The Surgeon’s Christmas Wish Annie O’Neil All’s Fair in Lust & War Amber Page The Pirate Hunter Laura Martin Dressed to Thrill Bella Frances www.millsandboon.co.uk

If Only… If Only… Tanya Wright

Introduction “Why didn’t you ever kiss me, Josh?” Her words came out like a whisper, caressing his skin as he hovered over her. “I always wanted you to.” Desire coursed through him at the sound of her admission. “I haven’t been kissed in years.” Her voice held a sensual quality, washing over him, weakening his resolve. “I need to be kissed.” Her small hand reached up, cupped the side of his face. He found himself leaning into it even as her hand moved up and around his neck. He closed his eyes as her fingers combed through his hair, not realizing until it was too late that she was pulling him closer. Her soft, tentative lips moved against his, leaving him powerless. He responded to her kiss, and the tiny thread on which his control was hanging snapped in an instant.

Dear Reader Dear Reader This story began fifteen years ago, long before I was aware of just how it could be used. I was a young teenager, experiencing first love, when my boyfriend was tragically killed in an accident. What followed was nothing short of heartbreak and pain, before I was eventually able to see that life went on regardless. It was in 2013 that I finally realised my healing process had come to an end. In that moment, on what would have been his thirty-third birthday, I began to ask myself the question every writer asks: What if …? I wondered what life would have been like if only he hadn’t died that day. And so this novel was born. It is not a biography by any means, but the story of two characters on a journey of grief and healing similar to my own. It was cathartic, writing Micah and Josh’s story. You can watch them grow together as they struggle with the pain of their past and manoeuvre their way through unknown territory and burgeoning new emotions. Even when I felt it shouldn’t, life went on—the world kept spinning. It wasn’t the pain that defined me, but rather the way I handled it. I have been writing for many years, but lacked the confidence to pursue my dreams. My first step after finishing my manuscript was to get it out there. Such was my motivation for entering So You Think You Can Write. You can imagine my surprise when I found out that the story so near and dear to my heart had won the public’s vote, awarding me a publishing contract. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. And that you walk away inspired and encouraged by Micah’s story. Tanya

About the Author TANYA WRIGHT knew from an early age that she wanted to write, but it wasn’t until this year that she decided to take it more seriously. In January she completed her first manuscript, and in March IF ONLY …, her second, was born. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the death of her own real-life Drew. That experience is what inspired her and gave her the courage and drive to write this story. She wants to write real stories for real people who experience real struggles, and to offer them an escape from the mundane and a little bit of hope and a happily-ever-after. Tanya is originally from Florida, but after completing her college degree in Boston she decided to stay. She’s close to her family, and their antics are what inspire many traits in her characters. She is in a constant state of creativity: writing, cake-decorating, painting and sewing. She loves serving in her church, where she sings in the worship band. This is Tanya Wright’s first book for Modern Tempted™ and is also available in eBook format from www.millsandboon.co.uk

Dedication To the women in my life … Mom, my #1 fan. Your strength and perseverance saw me through the toughest moments. To my sisters, Jess and Shay. Outside of the moments of uncontrollable laughter and borderline insanity that provide me with excellent material you are my best friends and I could not have done any of this without you. To my grandma for instilling in me the importance of dreaming big and going after those dreams. To the heroes in my life—the men who set the bar high … Dad, my anchor; my brothers, Aaron and Brandon, and Kade, my beautiful and amazing nephew. And to my cousin Mark and my friend Chet for your help, regardless of time of day or the question’s stupidity.

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A Deal Before the Altar

Excerpt

About the Author

Dedication

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER TWELVE

EPILOGUE

Extract

Falling for Her Captor

Excerpt

Author Note

About the Author

Dedication

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Chapter Twenty-One

Chapter Twenty-Two

Chapter Twenty-Three

Chapter Twenty-Four

Chapter Twenty-Five

Chapter Twenty-Six

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Epilogue

Here Comes the Bridesmaid

Introduction

Dear Reader

About the Author

Dedication

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Extract

The Surgeon’s Christmas Wish

Excerpt

Dear Reader

About the Author

Dedication

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

All’s Fair in Lust & War

Introduction

Dear Reader

About the Author

DEDICATION

PROLOGUE

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