Emma Woodhouse is happily single, though that's never stopped her from making matches for others. Her best friend, George Knightley, thinks it's a sure way to trouble, but what's wrong with giving romance a little nudge? George has been fighting his feelings for Emma for years, but with families so closely intertwined, rocking the friendship boat would complicate more than just their relationship. He won't do that to her, or ask why she keeps cuddling up next to him on the couch to watch their favorite show at night. When a matchmaking scheme gone wrong drives a wedge between them, the last thing they want is to face each other. But when Emma's sister goes into labor and they're the babysitters for the weekend, they'll have to set aside their pride and undeniable chemistry to tackle diaper duty together. A modern take on Jane Austen's Emma with all the characters you know and love.

Emma the Matchmaker: An Austen Inspired Romantic Comedy

Romance

John, Rachel

Contemporary

Independently published

Cryptograms in Wonderland

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Where does acting end and love begin?Turning thirty and surrounded by married couples, Bethany Parks does something she never thought she'd try—reality TV dating. She heads to California, expecting aggressive cameras and competitive flirting, but nothing prepares her for Real Love, a show determined to put the real back in reality TV. The provided wardrobe is a collection of the worst fashion trends of all time, and the men, while handsome, are all ex-boyfriends of the other contestants. Her ex-boyfriend, Todd, is the last person in the world she wants to mingle with while sporting ‘mom’ jeans.Her new friend, Tyson, begs her to stick it out, and Bethany can’t take her eyes off the gorgeous and mysterious Carter, a guy who goes out of his way to spend time with her, despite the clingy ex who never leaves his side. She knows right away she’ll have to protect her heart, because on a show like this, the worst thing might be actually falling in love.

Bethany's New Reality

Previously published as: What Not to Say When You're Running Away Shocked at a public marriage proposal after a quick summer romance, Sara Jensen is more than ready to leave it behind her and run off for a new semester at Eastern Arizona College. No one will have to know what happened. Not even her roommates. The only problem? Her handsome new neighbor is the brother of the guy she just turned down. Matt Constanello returns from his mission ready for college life and dipping his toe back into the dating pool. It's just his luck that the girl who captures his attention wants nothing to do with him. Especially after she finds out she's not the first girl to come between the Constanello brothers. Matt knows he should leave well enough alone, but he can't help wanting to try. Sara's sure everything would be okay if they just avoided each other, but Matt’s not playing along. He's working his way into her life as a friend and jogging partner, but it’s clear he wants more. The question is, what does she want? And can she stop running long enough to find out?

The Truth About Running: An LDS Novel

After her political marriage implodes, Alison Taylor avoids the world, only venturing out to help her best friend participate in a reality matchmaking show. Alison thinks the whole thing is a bad idea, especially when the show's host is the horrible Dale Bernard, a former gossip hound who used to mock her for a living. She vows to watch him like a hawk and keep her friend from getting hurt. Dale Bernard regrets all insults and jokes he used to fling around, but Alison Taylor deserves his apologies the most. When they meet unexpectedly, he hopes to make amends, especially when he can't deny the pull he feels towards her. Putting her friend on his show might be going too far, but seeing Alison again is too much of a temptation. Alison can’t believe Dale keeps showing up at her house, pretending he needs her help. She shouldn’t enjoy spending time with him, but she does. And she definitely should keep it a secret, but prying eyes want to know…

Matchmaker for Hire

11 - 11 - 11, By John Rachel -- Noah was turning 23 and desperate to get out of town. Pulnick, Missouri had always been a hopelessly hayseed blemish on the pallid face of rural Bible-belt America. Always bland and soporific, it was now being invaded by white supremacist meth heads, visited by an unprecedented crime wave, exploited by spiritualists and local politicos, and driven to hysteria by paranoid rumors that the world would end on November 11th. Moreover, Noah's personal life was becoming more convoluted by the day. Everything seemed to conspire against his singular need to go somewhere where he could begin a new life and learn how to dream.

11-11-11

Melange Books, LLC

She thought he was a safe bet. She was wrong... Faking a relationship with a costar for ratings is ridiculous, and Willa won't do it unless she gets to pick the guy. There's only one man she trusts in Hollywood: Doug Keller, a little on the geeky side and totally reliable. It's just a few months, and if the show takes off, she'll be one step closer to the independence she's always craved. Doug knows he's in trouble. Willa Stanton is everything he's ever wanted, and way too much for him to handle. Their on-camera chemistry is making it hard for him to keep his true feelings under wraps. And off-camera is even worse: she's making friends with his cat, kicking his butt in Gin Rummy, and making him wish he could be that soft place for her to land.The closer they get, the harder it is to stick with the plan. She's afraid of love. He's afraid of getting played. What happens when the beauty falls for the geek?

Gorgeous and the Geek

“Angry people are not always wise.” – Jane Austen After a standoff in the pizza parlor, Elsie Bennet has decided Fitzwilliam “I-Throw-Fitz” Darcy is the worst customer she’s ever encountered. Also the best looking, but that’s beside the point. She’s horrified to discover Will is not just passing through her small town, he’s her new neighbor. Will Darcy has all the money and time he could ask for, and yet life never seems to meet his expectations. When his best friend, Charlie, starts dating Jane Bennet, Will becomes their unhappy third-wheel. The solution? Bring along Jane’s sister, Elsie, a girl who challenges him, makes him laugh, plagues his thoughts, and unfortunately, hates his guts. Will might control a lot of things, but he won’t control her. Elsie’s already been warned away by her new friend, Jeff Wickham, who found out the hard way that Will is not someone to be crossed. Things would be so much simpler if she was attracted to Jeff. But she’s not. She’s attracted to Will, and the tug-o-war between her mind and her heart is going to drive her mad.

Engaging Mr. Darcy: An Austen Inspired Romantic Comedy

The first version of this book, titled The Superconscious World, was ghostwritten for Dr. Harwood’s employer, a stage hypnotist, at a time when the author still believed that hypnotism exists. The second version, Hypnotism Then and Now, was completed after he had come to realize that hypnotism does not exist, has never existed in the past, and will not exist in the future, but at a time when acknowledging that reality in a book designed to be sold by a hypnotist would have been inexpedient. This third version, The Hypnotism Delusion, was written for the purpose of making clear that hypnotism is as much an imaginative fantasy as the god delusion, the parapsychology delusion, the alien-abduction delusion, and the various other contrary-to-fact beliefs that Dr. Harwood has analyzed in his previous books. To persons who wonder why every chapter is significantly different from the versions written to conform to the beliefs of retired hypnotist Peter Reveen, that is the explanation.

The Hypnotism Delusion

Biographies & Memoirs

William Harwood

William Harwood,Jack Cooper,John Rachel,William Harwood Ph. D.

Professionals & Academics

World Audience, Inc.

Sometimes the most important words are unspoken. This collection contains fourteen short-story romances featuring established and up-and-coming authors. There’s something for everyone to enjoy from historical to young adult, movie stars to bodyguards, work place romance to friendships deepening into more. What happens when you find the courage to say what needs to be said?

Unspoken Words: LDS Beta Readers 2017 Anthology

Walker, Anneka R.

Mason, Melanie

Spencer, Julie L.

Lieske, Victorine E.

Rabe, Jenny

Readers, LDS Beta

Malone, Carol

White, Nicole M

Wells, Rebekah W

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