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October Reads Worth Falling For

Danger, desire, second chances, and unexpected romanceβ€”discover this month’s Fresh Fiction Featured Books.

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A poisoned cousin, a five-year-old's life, and a family with too many secrets.


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Supernatural sparks fly
between a bookseller
& her hard-boiled ghost.


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If Her Highness thinks I’ll let another man claim her and my child, she’s lost her royal mind. Sophaya’s mine.


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She found a body. Then she started asking the wrong questions.


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He ghosted her ten years ago. Now she’s stuck with him for Christmas.


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She’s the lady everyone overlooks. He’s the prince who can’t look away.

RaeAnne Thayne

9 comments posted.

Re: Woodrose Mountain (8:57pm April 4, 2012):

I am loving all your comments! Thank you all so much :)

Re: Woodrose Mountain (12:11pm April 4, 2012):

Kathleen, I'll definitely have to check that out. Thanks for letting me know!

Re: Woodrose Mountain (12:10pm April 4, 2012):

Diane, great point! I think there's definite truth to that. You read about
something having a really tough time and even if you're struggling in your own,
you can think, "Well, I'm sure glad I don't have *their* problems!"

Thanks for your comment!

Re: Woodrose Mountain (12:09pm April 4, 2012):

Beth, you're so right! It's all about hope, isn't it? I've had readers tell me the
reason they love romance novels is that HEA and it gives them hope that they
can work through their own troubles to find a better place. Thanks for your
comments :)

Re: Woodrose Mountain (12:08pm April 4, 2012):

Karen, it's hard not to cheer for an underdog. Do you think it's because we all
sort of feel like underdogs in some aspect of our life?

Re: Woodrose Mountain (12:04pm April 4, 2012):

Thank you Nancy! I appreciate your kind words :)

Re: Woodrose Mountain (9:47am April 4, 2012):

Betty, thank you! Sometimes if the people I'm reading about have problems
similar to my own, it can be emotionally draining to read their stories but most
of the time I find it uplifting.

Re: Woodrose Mountain (9:46am April 4, 2012):

Denise, my heart goes out to you. Have you looked into the online support
networks? After our son was born with special needs, I've found some great
information and help from email lists.

Hugs to you!

Re: Woodrose Mountain (9:44am April 4, 2012):

ACK! I left off the question at the end of my blog. Here it is :)

What about you? Is it tough for you to read about people surviving difficult
challenges, especially if you're in the middle of hardships of your own, or do you
find it empowering?