Rita Bradshaw delves into the intricacies of the human psyche, seeking truth within everyday life and often finding her characters develop minds of their own. What began as a rekindled lifelong ambition has transformed into a deeply joyful pursuit. Bradshaw finds inspiration in life's simple pleasures and believes that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.
Inspired by his own service, a career that traced the rise and fall of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria from 2014-2021, one US veteran of the war against ISIS has set out to explore how decisions are made in the heat of the moment and particularly in the face of the enemy.
Captive at Christmas! Marigold Flower couldn't wait to spend the festive season in her friend's cottage—without a man in sight! But after injuring her ankle, she was thrown on the mercy of her arrogant neighbor instead—handsome surgeon Flynn Moreau. Flynn took charge and insisted Marigold stay with him. They were alone together in his palatial home, and the blizzard raging outside was soon matched by the storm of passion within. Marigold's New Year's resolution had been to stay happily single, but first she must survive the temptation of her blatantly sensual captor…
Marianne Carr will do anything to save her home, and ruthless businessman Rafe Steed knows it He has a score to settle with the Carr family, and after one meeting with this fragile beauty he decides he will have the house...and the girl
THE COUNT OF CASTELFINO Hired by the Conte di Castelfino, shy gardener Meg is happiest in her new Tuscan greenhouses. But that's not enough for her boss - a man who's delighted to have this naive English rose at his command!
The billionaire's bride--by Christmas Blossom was not the type to attract eligible rich men and keep them--her marriage lasted six months before her husband dumped her...on Christmas Eve So when Zak Hamilton--a billionaire businessman--demanded a date, she was determined not to get involved. But Zak found Blossom's modesty a challenge. In fact, he decided he would claim her as his bride--by Christmas
One wedding leads to another...Essie Russell met millionaire businessman Xavier Grey at a wedding: she was the chief bridesmaid; he was a distant relative of the bridegroom. They were strangers, yet for some reason Xavier clearly disapproved of Essie. She was determined not to care. She'd simply flirt with him and then leave the wedding!Only Xavier was intent on pursuing her. Rich and handsome, he was used to getting what he wanted -- and he wanted Essie! But when Xavier proposed, was it an affair or marriage he had in mind... and could Essie trust him?
By Helen Brooks, Barabara McMahon & Trish Morey Including: A Spanish Affair Matt de Capistrano was arrogant, infuriating...sexy! As his personal assistant, Georgie was on call twenty-four hours a day, at Matt's villa. She was cornered. And Matt began, irresistibly, to seduce her....
You re jumpy as a kitten, he murmured. A little kitten that doesn't know whether to bite or purr. Willow Landon is starting a new life. She's determined to prove herself as an independent woman, having escaped a controlling relationship. She certainly doesn't need help from Morgan Wright, her arrogant neighbour! Morgan may have movie star good-looks, own a country estate and have millions in the bank but she's not interested. Morgan is also determined to show Willow just how a lady should be treated
Sensible...but ripe for seduction! Sensible Rachel Ellington is used to being invisible to men, and that's fine. One run-in with male deceit in the past was enough to put her off for life! Now she's being pursued by millionaire businessman Zac Lawson - what could this dazzlingly handsome man see in her? It's with trepidation that Rachel accepts Zac's invitation to a Christmas country house party. And when they end up stranded by the wintry weather she suddenly knows exactly why she was so nervous...This is the perfect setting for slow, sweet seduction, though she's as pure as the driven snow!
Mistletoe, marriage and the millionaire Miriam knew her whirlwind marriage to millionaire Jay Carter wouldn't last. Plain and ordinary, she just didn't fit into his polished penthouse apartment or his glamorous lifestyle! Out of place and out of confidence, Miriam fled before Jay could realise his mistake. Jay has given his runaway bride some time away, but enough is enough he is back to claim his wife once and for all! His ultimatum: she has until Christmas to return to his bed!
