Cottonwood Lake was so calm, it looked like glass

So why did Nate feel as if he was at the center of an out-of-control storm? Sarah. Here on his doorstep. The last person he'd ever expected to see was his ex-wife--with a child, no less. And then to hear her say those four incredible words, "Will you marry me?"

But Sarah has to have a life-threatening operation and there's no one to care for little Matty but her. And that's why Nate grudgingly agrees to go along with her plan. Against his better judgment.  After all, what happens if Sarah survives?

Life doesn’t always turn out the way we plan, and for some, a chance for new beginnings or a place to hide would be a dream come true. The dying town of Homestead, Texas is offering that chance:  nearly free land for people willing to move there and establish homes and businesses.

In Back to Texas, a young  physician's assistant arrives in the Hill Country to start a new life with her young son.  Her family's reputation precedes her, though, and few are happy to see her.  The biggest shock of all is running into a man she'd never expected to see again...a man who'd promised her happily-ever-afters, and then disappeared.  Now, she has to deal with those old feelings while trying to prove her late father's innocence...though the real killer is on the loose, and will stop at nothing to hide the truth.

This is the first book of  the Home to Loveless County series set in the beautiful Hill Country  of Texas.

As a physical therapist, Grace Korbit has had some tough cases, but returning to her hometown to care for Seth Rowland will be the most difficult job she's ever had. When she left ten years ago, Grace was running from the secrets in her past. And from Seth.

After a riding accident left him in a wheelchair, Seth holed up in his room, shutting out the world. He doesn't want help from anyone. Especially Grace, considering she left him without an explanation ten years ago.  But what Seth doesn't know is that Grace had a really good reason for leaving...

For much of the year, some remote areas of northern Canada rest on land so precarious there are no real roads. They're accessible only once the perfect conditions appear. It's no different for certain people. 

Some say life has passed Emily Moore by. They're wrong. She's just waiting for her moment....

And that moment arrives when she discovers her friend Daniel is missing and a stranger--supposedly Daniel's nephew--is living in his house. Emily has no reason not to believe him, but odd things are starting to occur. There are break-ins along Creek Road and no news from Daniel. Then there's the fact that his "nephew" seems more interested in Emily and her parents than in the family history he's supposed to be researching.

Welcome to Three Creeks, an ordinary little prairie town where extraordinary things are about to happen.

Tara Taylor Quinn is pleased to announce that she has received a contract to write a novel in Harlequin's new contemporary romance series, Epic Romance, which  will launch in September of 2006.  These novels will explore a relationship over a period of years--or even a lifetime.

• October 2
• Anna Adams will be signing her latest releast, Another Woman's Son, at Georgia Romance Writers' Moonlight & Magnolias conference 
• October 8
• 1:00-4:00 pm Eastern
• Kay Stockham  will sign her debut book at the Second Annual KYRW Mega-Romance Author Book Signing which will be at the Barnes and Noble, Hamburg Pavilion in Lexington, Kentucky.
• 4:00-6:00 p.m. Pacific
• Melinda Curtis will be signing Expectant Father at the Emerald City Writer's Conference at the Bellevue Coast Hotel, Seattle, Washington
• October 21-23
• Various times: 
• Kay Stockham will signed her new book at the Central Ohio Fiction Writers Conference
• November. 5
• 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m, Central
• Anna DeStefano  invites you to the Southern Magic's Annual Readers' Luncheon at the Homewood Public LIbrary in Homewood, Alabama.   Come have fun, win door prizes and raffles, enjoy lunch with great authors, and have your favorite books signed!

Anna DeStefano loves beautiful things with a funky edge. This fall, she's finishing up her latest work-in-progress, and to celebrate, she's having a Funky Purse blow-out on her website contest page and daily journal. In late September and October, look for more prizes and lots of chances to win!!! Stop by often, so you don't miss out!

Roz Denny Fox:  Win a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card. Contest ends October 15th,  Visit her website for more details.

Susan Gable: It's TWINS!  Susan Gable and Erin McCarthy each have new "editions" - two different romance novels, both titled The Pregnancy Test.  To celebrate their new arrivals, they're holding joint contests, offering gift baskets with assorted prizes.  See Susan's website for details.  The contest runs now through Oct. 31, 2005.

Lori Handeland: Each month, Lori runs a new contest on her website for a chance to win free books.

Brenda Novak: Don't miss Brenda's next Contest Bonanza, where you can win a $500 shopping spree to the store of your choice, dinner at Chili's Bar & Grill, a $25 gift certificate to Waldenbooks/Borders, a 1-lb. box of See's Candies, autographed books, or a lovely beaded "book thong." And if you don't win this month--don't despair. You'll get a new lucky number each month so you can try and try again. Visit her website for more details.

Tara Taylor Quinn: Tara's "Backlist Contest" is an ongoing contest where readers can register and request copies of back releases of Tara's books.  Winners, who are selected at random from the entries, receive an autographed copy of a book of their choice.  For details and entry form, visit her website.

Roxanne Rustand: Win an autographed book or other prizes in a monthly drawing. All entrants will be automatically entered in a year-end drawing for a ruby and diamond necklace.  When entering, indicate if you would be interested in a brief, quarterly e-mail newsletter highlighting upcoming books and additional special drawings throughout the year.  Visit her website for more details.

Kay Stockham invites readers to come celebrate the release of Montana Secrets with a special giveaway.  Enter for your chance to win a hand made cloisonne bracelet from "Launchpad".  Visit her website for more details.

Cynthia Thomason is excited to announce the release of the first Superromance in the Heron Point, Florida series, An Unlikely Match.  Check out her contest page beginning November 1 for your chance to win a signed copy of the book and a nice beach bag!  Contest runs to December 15th.

Linda Warren:  For her October contest at her website,  Linda  will  be giving away a signed copy of Forgotten Son and a Texas beaded bookmark.