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A Woman of Substance
The story begins with the povery-stricken Emma, living in rags, and yet comes out of it a wonderful young adult. Her desire was to be rich-and that is EXACTLY what she became! She works her fingers to the bone to achieve her business goals, becomes a formidable woman, and always gets what she sets out to accomplish through her relentless perserverance! She runs her own chain of stores across the country....
Dangerous to Know
Journalist Vivienne Locke Trent is devastated when she learns of the mysterious death of her former husband, the rich and philanthropic Sebastian Locke. Pending the results of the autopsy, the police make it clear that Sebastian's death could be one of three things: accidental, suicide or murder. Vivienne, who had just met Sebastian for lunch a few days earlier, can't believe that the dynamic, powerforce that she once loved is gone. And she can't imag...
Emma's Secret
St. Martin's, Jan 2004, 24.95, 496 pp. ISBN: 0312307020 Paula McGill Harte Amory Fairley O'Neill runs the Knightsbridge Store of her family's chain. She is pleased that her two daughters Linnet (from her first marriage) and Tessa (from her second marriage) work there because like she did she hopes they will take over management of the company as that is surely a family affair. Paula understands the pressure on the next generation even if they a...
Everything to Gain
Meg starts out very happily married to her husband and with two little children, and a third one on the way. They live happily along, mom stays at home, and dad goes to work like any normal family. But one day, something completely unforeseen happens. The father and his two children take off some place in the family car, and the worst possible event happens-a drive by shooting. None of them live, and Meg's beloved family all die instantly. You co...

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Remember
Nicky Wells is a gorgeous television commentator who has earned an impeccable reputation covering the world's hot spots and war zones. On the surface Nicky appears to have it all - brains, beauty and a successful career. However, Nicky is missing a key ingredient - a lboyfriend. Nicky is gun shy after the suicide/drowing of her fiance, Charles Devereaux. Although it has been three years since his death, a part of Nicky has always been haunted by un...
The Triumph Of Katie Byrne
Doubleday, Apr 2001, 24.95, 336 pp. ISBN: 0385501404 Ten years ago in Malvern, Connecticut three teenage friends (Katie Byrne, Carly Smith, and Denise Matthews) dreamed of performing together on Broadway. However, the aspirations for two of them tragically ended in the nearby woods. Katie discovers the bloodied unconscious body of Carly while Katie's brother finds the raped and murdered corpse of Denise. Though having DNA evidence from the...
Three Weeks In Paris
Doubleday, Feb 2002, 24.95, 323 pp. ISBN: 0385501412 The four young ladies were best of friends while apprenticing at the Paris School of Decorative Arts. However, by the time they graduated, they detested each other. Each went her separate way and quickly succeeded in their chosen endeavor. In New York's theater district, Alexandra Gordon designs sets. In Scotland, Kay Lenox designs clothing. In California, Jessica Pierce conducts inter...