Hard Rain

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After graduating magna cum laude from Syracuse University with a degree in public communications, Darlene did everything from factory work to public relations for a state politician before devoting herself full-time to romance fiction writing. During that time, she also lived in a variety of places including Denver, Colorado, and London, England. However, a short stay in her hometown in upstate New York turned into happily-ever-after when she met her husband-to-be during that trip.

Darlene was instrumental in forming the Saratoga, New York chapter of Romance Writers of America and enjoys speaking about writing to local schools, libraries, women's organizations, and writing groups. She is also a volunteer tutor with the Literacy Volunteers of America.

A firm believer that \"a miracle is only a moment away,\" she uses this principle to guide her life and the lives of her characters. Her own personal list of miracles includes her marriage to her husband, Jim, and the birth of their two children, J.J. and Ariana. She is now proud to add to that list a career as an author of romance fiction!

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SEXY AND SMART, SILVER LEGRANDE ALWAYS GOT HER MAN

Armed with a diploma in street smarts and enough curves to make a grown man cry, Silver LeGrande set out to solve the murder that had invaded her life. But the killer seemed prepared to do anything to cover up the first degree crime even repeat it.

Silver's greatest ally was a hell–bent cop named Alexi Serras who had eyes of steel that saw through her tough–girl facade straight into her heart and soul. In between the murder and mayhem, would they find a match made in heaven?","rating":"3.40","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":11638,"isbn13":"9781460852996","title":"Straight Silver","seo":"straight-silver","summary":"SEXY AND SMART, SILVER LEGRANDE ALWAYS GOT HER MAN Armed with a diploma in street smarts and enough curves to make a grown man cry, Silver LeGrande set out to solve the murder that had invaded her...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460852996.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":"
NONDESCRIPT ?

When Cissy Spagnola returned to the mean city streets of her childhood, she found nothing but trouble. Her mother and sister were missing, and after some not–so–discreet investigating, a potential witness turned up dead in her hotel room. Someone clearly wanted her eliminated, and she knew there was only one man she could trust .

NO WAY!

Nick Fiore. The irresistible neighbourhood bad boy who'd taken her virginity was now a bona fide cop and Cissy's only hope for finding her family. Working closely to uncover a dangerous conspiracy rekindled their old passion, but would getting close to Nick put her heart and life even more at risk?","rating":"3.33","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":11930,"isbn13":"9781460856598","title":"Unmarked Man","seo":"unmarked-man","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460856598.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":"
There was nothing he wouldn't give her....

For Megan Kelly, the small town of Shady Hook offered the comfort of kind neighbours, and the safety of long–time friends it was enough. Then there was Gino, who with the commanding air of an Arabian aristocrat, the playfulness of a regular guy and the intensity of a serious man made Megan realize that smouldering kisses should be a major food group.

He showered her with attention, lavished her with passion, hot and wild, and spoiled her body for any other touch but his. Gino denied her nothing, but demanded from her everything. Only, could Megan ever give him her heart?

He's every woman's fantasy, but only one woman's dream come true.","rating":"0.00","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":11958,"isbn13":"9781460856895","title":"A Man For Megan","seo":"a-man-for-megan","summary":"There was nothing he wouldn't give her.... For Megan Kelly, the small town of Shady Hook offered the comfort of kind neighbours, and the safety of long–time friends it was enough. Then there was...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460856895.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":"
A hurricane is heading straight for the tiny coastal town of Turning Point, Texas. Four volunteers from Courage Bay Emergency Services rush to the town's aid. Their lives will never be the same again...Love came early to teenagers Amy Sherwood and Jesse Boone. Then Jesse suddenly disappeared. Now, fourteen years later, Amy doesn't know whether she's disappointed or relieved that Turning Point's sheriff isn't her Jesse. Or is he? The face is different, yet Amy feels an undeniable connection – a passion she can't dismiss. She needs to know the truth. Not just for her sake, but for the sake of her thirteen–year–old boy...Jesse's son.","rating":"4.36","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-09-08 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-09-08 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":14606,"isbn13":"9781488724534","title":"Hard Rain","seo":"hard-rain","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781488724534.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":"

Sexy and smart, Silver LeGrande always got her man.

Armed with a diploma in street smarts and enough curves to make a grown man cry, Silver LeGrande set out to solve the murder that had invaded her life. But the killer seemed prepared to do anything to cover up the first degree crime...even repeat it.

Silver’s greatest ally was a hell-bent cop named Alexi Serras who had eyes of steel that saw through her tough-girl facade straight into her heart and soul. In between the murder and mayhem, would they find a match made in heaven?

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