Leigh Michaels Books

The book explores the caricature portraits created by the Ottumwa Courier in 1913-1914, featuring over 90 influential men from the community. It delves into their identities and the significant roles they played in shaping the city, examining their lasting impact on Ottumwa more than a century later. Through these portraits, the narrative uncovers the historical and social context of the time, highlighting the contributions of these prominent figures to the community's development.

"The one book no serious romance author should be without" - Dubuque Telegraph-HeraldSweep your readers off their feet....Writing the Romance Novel is a step-by-step guide to creating love stories that readers and editors will adore. Award-winning romance novelist Leigh Michaels walks you through each stage of the process, from initial brainstorming to writing the final line, then on to working with publishers or publishing your book on your own.Writing the Romance Novel will help you-- Select a project-- Plan your love story-- Create a vital story framework-- Develop characters to care about-- Steer clear of clichés and stereotypes by studying the genre-- Craft engaging and realistic heroes and heroines-- Convincingly develop the main characters' blossoming relationship-- Create a conflict which keeps your story tension high-- Make your love scenes sizzle-- Produce the perfect - and convincing - happy endingWriting the Romance Novel has everything you need!Includes a new chapter on independent publishing.A version of this book was published in 2007 by Writers Digest Books under the title On Writing Romance.

The Billionaire Date by Leigh Michaels released on Jan 23, 1998 is available now for purchase.

Assignment: Twins by Leigh Michaels released on Feb 22, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Wanting His Child by Penny JordanThe Boss and the Baby by Leigh MichaelsOne Mum Too Many by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Finch Carmody was totally wrong for her! A rugged homesteader from the Australian high country, Finch exuded too much raw masculinity for Blythe's taste. Comfortable, calm Nathan was more her type. Unfortunately, though Nathan wanted her, he didn't want her recently orphaned nephew, Lief, whom she had raised on her own. Nathan persuaded a reluctant Blythe to foist the boy on his supposed father, Finch. Although he was not the father, Finch nevertheless agreed to take the child-to get him away from Nathan. But Finch's challenging manner disconcerted Blythe, sending sparks down her spine . . . and his proposed living arrangements unnerved her even more!