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.
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!
Nervous as a kitten whenever he comes near Toni George needs a job to clear the gambling debts her late husband secretly accrued. With tiny twin girls to feed, she has no choice but to accept a position with notorious heartbreaker Steel Landry. Steel is intrigued by and more than a little attracted to the beautiful Toni, though he knows that she is offlimits. But shes as nervous as a kitten whenever he is near so maybe she isnt as immune to his potent brand of masculinity as she d like to be ?
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!
they have money, looks and success – but they want more! The Millionaire’s Prospective Wife Helen Brooks Wealthy, suave Nick Morgan had women falling at his feet. If he decided to marry, surely his chosen wife would be nothing like sweet, plain Cory? But it seems Nick has set his sights on her and is determined to win this virgin at any cost! The Millionaire’s Runaway Bride Catherine George When Kate becomes guardian to her niece she moves home. But there’s a complication – her ex-fiancé Jack Logan. The attraction between them is still electric! But if Jack learns Kate’s secret, will he be so keen to reclaim his runaway bride? The Millionaire’s Reward Angie Ray When he is blackmailed by his sister into dating a ‘nice’ girl, tough Chicago businessman Garek knows just the person to help him his housekeeper Ellie. Garek thinks she’s a gold-digger who’ll do anything for money. But he’s in for a very big surprise!
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....
Blaise West is Kim Abbott's new boss, and he's even more formidable than office gossip led her to believe. Shy, tall and awkward, Kim's used to hiding in the background-but in Blaise's powerful presence, she feels feminine and desired! It is a heady combination, but she knows she must resist. Especially when her playboy boss makes it plain that he longs to get to know his chaste secretary rather better...but that he will never offer her anything more than a temporary affair....
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 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