Getting Over Harry

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Renee is married. To a guy. An Engineer. When they were first married Renee asked her hubby how much he loved her, and he said, \"50 board feet.\"

Renee tells us she was in heaven. She assumed '50 board feet' was something akin to 50 light years - you know, the length of time it would take a board to travel to the sun or something - times 50. Okay, so Renee admits she's no math whiz. It took a lot of years before she found out 50 board feet actually meant 50 feet of board.

She confronted her husband with this knowledge, demanding, \"You mean, when we were first married, and you were at your most passionate, most adoring, that was all you could come up with - You loved me 50 board feet?\"

But Renee admits it was her own fault. When she was dating, she specifically looked for a man who was good in math. She was so lousy at it, she had a horror of ever having to help children of her own with their arithmetic. So, once a man she dated let it slip that he couldn't multiply in his head, it was goodbye Sailor!

If you want to know how Renee's 'looking-for-Mr.-Sliderule' worked out, well, by the time her children were fifth graders, they were better in math than either she or her husband. Besides that, they also spelled better. As it turned out, by marrying a smart man, Renee says she got an unexpected bonus! Smart kids! Who'da thought?

You may have already discovered one reason Renee loves writing romances. Yes, she can make up dialogue for the hero that bears no resemblance at all to 'I love you 50 board feet, darling.' Another reason Renee says she loves writing romances is because they're feel-good books. They help women find better, stronger paths in life.

Renee says even she has become stronger due to writing spunky heroines. Once, when she was being belittled for what she wrote, she was preparing to be defensive, backing away flinching, when suddenly, in her mind, she screamed at herself, Good grief, Renee, your heroine wouldn't be cringing and cowering like this!

So she stood up to the woman who was disparaging her, telling her what she really thought. Interestingly, instead of getting a scowling dressing-down, the disparager blinked, stuttered and disappeared into the crowd.

Ah, power! The power of having the courage of our convictions. Renee firmly believes that's what romance novels help us find - those of us who read them, as well as those of us who write them. So now you know who Renee Roszel is and why she loves what she does. Oh, one other thing - Renee adds, \"I love you 50 board feet....\"

With over eight and a half million book sales worldwide, Renee Roszel has been writing for Mills & Boon and Silhouette since 1983. She has over 30 published novels to her credit. Renee's books have been published in foreign languages in far-flung countries ranging from Poland to New Zealand, Germany to Turkey, Japan to Brazil.

Renee loves to hear from her readers. Visit her web site at: www.ReneeRoszel.com or write to her at: renee@webzone.net or send snail mail to: P.O. Box 700154 Tulsa, OK 74170

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In love with her boss

Efficient but decidedly drab. Not any longer. Isabel Peabody has repressed her true self for long enough, and her workaholic boss, Gabriel Parish, is about to get the shock of his life.

Reluctantly agreeing to play the part of his \"wife\" for a week to secure a business deal, Izzy is about to transform herself from top executive assistant to a living, breathing, seductive woman. Could she hope to persuade Gabriel to ease up on work and learn to have a little fun instead?","rating":"3.57","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":12174,"isbn13":"9781460859308","title":"The One-Week Marriage","seo":"the-one-week-marriage","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460859308.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
The marriage quest

More at ease with injured animals than with people, shy Helen Crosby knew that drastic measures were required to find herself a man. She'd even sleep in the supposedly enchanted D'Amour mansion in the hopes of conjuring up a husband. But her wildest dreams could never have produced the reclusive stranger she encountered there.

Damien Lord had turned his back on the world that had once adored him. An act of heroism had scarred him body and soul and all Helen's protective instincts were aroused. She knew she could help Damien if he would only meet her halfway, but how could this man be her destiny when, once healed, he would inevitably leave her ?

Enchanted Brides Wanted: three dream husbands for three loving sisters.","rating":"3.86","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":13296,"isbn13":"9781460872338","title":"To Marry A Stranger","seo":"to-marry-a-stranger","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460872338.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
His kisses were irresistible

Alex D'Amour was an unexpected and decidedly unwelcome guest in Elissa Crosby's home. Not wanting to spoil the Christmas mood for her two younger sisters and their families, she asked Alex to pretend they were friends. But he got carried away by his part and what her sisters actually saw was Alex the affectionate lover! Had independent Elissa finally met her match?

Only she knew that Alex was not wanting her so much as her beautiful home. But under the spell of the Christmas mistletoe and Alex's magical kisses miracles could happen.

ENCHANTED BRIDES
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The wedding pretence

When Lucy Crosby's ex–fiancé came to town, parading his new bride–to–be for all the world to see, she longed to wipe the smug smile off his face once and for all. But presenting the disturbingly attractive Jack Gallagher as her own new fiancé was definitely not what Lucy had in mind. Nor was undergoing a fake wedding ceremony another of stepbrother Jack's bright ideas.

His performance as her doting husband was certainly inspired he even had Lucy half convinced he was in love with her. But had the whole pretence been a mistake? Because now that they were on their fake honeymoon, Lucy found herself suddenly wishing it was all for real!

ENCHANTED BRIDES
Wanted: three dream husbands for three loving sisters.

\"The D'Amour myth and an absolutely wonderful heroine make this story superb.\"
Rendezvous on To Marry a Stranger","rating":"3.76","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":12711,"isbn13":"9781460865446","title":"Married By Mistake!","seo":"married-by-mistake","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460865446.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
HITCHED!

\"There should be a law against kissing like that.\"

Amy Vale was determined to be the best rancher's wife in Wyoming. She'd found someone nice to spend her life with; someone honest who could make her smile. Passion, as far as Amy was concerned, was over–rated .

Beau Diablo, Amy's future stepson, certainly lived up to his name he was one sexy cowboy. Beau was not going to let his father make a fool of himself over some blonde bimbo from the big city. He was gonna put a stop to this marriage. And he knew just how to do it!

Beau's sizzling kisses were hot enough to melt all the snow in the state. He knew just how to steal a woman's heart and Valentine's Day seemed just the right time to do it!

\"A sassy, fun read!\"
Curtiss Ann Matlock

HITCHED!","rating":"3.52","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":13779,"isbn13":"9781460878262","title":"To Lasso A Lady","seo":"to-lasso-a-lady","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460878262.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
SIMPLY THE BEST

Gallant to the rescue!

So Harry decides he's chosen the wrong sister just as they're about to walk down the aisle; that doesn't make Emily a romantic failure. As her best friend, Meg, sees it, Emily just needs a long holiday and a gorgeous guy who'll make her forget about Harry!

The holiday's the easy part; persuading Emily that another romance is the best cure for a broken heart is a tall order even for Meg.

That is, until Lyon Gallant comes on the scene. He's rich, he's cute and he's determined that Emily's going to get over Harry whether she likes it or not!

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