The Painted Lady Press: 40 books

Short, sweet fantasy romance Jessica Gallo no longer believed in fairytales or happy endings. And she certainly didn’t believe she’d find her Prince Charming at Saks Fifth Avenue. Her Fairy Godmother thought differently. 2014 EPIC Award Finalist, Best Short Romance This is a 6530 word story.

An event planner in need of luck A man with a secret What happens in Vegas... A Las Vegas event planner in need of luck meets a mysterious guy who might be her winning ticket. Will his secret split them apart? Can things get any worse for Las Vegas event planner Amanda...

Short, sweet story of love and second chances A family wedding offers a woman hope for a better future. Melissa is determined to put aside her own loneliness to help her sister celebrate her big day. When hot best man Nick shows up at her sister’s wedding rehearsal, Melissa begins...

Sweet, humorous short story Grandma’s plumbing problems bring a handsome plumber into a young woman’s life. Katie’s grandmother’s plumbing problems bring hunky Jake into Katie’s life. But does her grandmother really need a plumber or is she playing matchmaker? This...

For uptight veterinarian Nicole Caruso, a fortuneteller's prediction, a vial of gold liquid, a handsome man with secrets, and some very strange happenings prove there's no escaping the magic of love. Previously published by Boroughs Publishing Group.

Six short, sweet love stories for cat lovers and lovers of romance The redeeming power of love in a collection of short, sweet romance stories A TASTE OF ROMANCE-Two chefs cook up romance in the kitchen. A CAT'S TALE-A clever cat with her own agenda conspires to reconnect a couple. PLUMBING...

Short, sweet romance with a touch of humor Carly Madison’s luck couldn’t get any worse. A cheating ex, a dumped plate of pasta, a car accident. Through with men, she rejects the advances of sexy James Cresci. Can he change Carly’s luck and teach her to trust and love again? This short story of 6,744 words is also included in the novella, Loving Or Nothing.

Hot romantic suspense Danger and desire brew a volatile mix as two wounded souls fight to stay alive and find love. Anita Santisi is an independent, successful businesswoman with a wounded heart. And some very bad people after her. Break-ins, home invasions, and attempted abductions...

Short, sweet romance with a touch of humor A sexy pirate steals a woman’s heart at Halloween. Shy schoolteacher Linda attends a Halloween party and meets a swashbuckling pirate, the perfect match to her serving wench costume. When their masks come off, will her fantasy pirate live...

Romance through a cat's eyes A clever cat with her own agenda conspires to reunite a couple. Daisy’s feline life was turned upside down when Luke and Abby split up over a misunderstanding. Not only did Luke leave, he took Daisy’s love, Derrick, with him. Daisy desperately wants...

A short story as scrumptious as a cupcake Brett has been coming into Janie’s bakery every day for a month to sample her gourmet cupcakes. Is it really the sweets he wants, or is it Janie? She hopes the special Valentine’s Day treat she’s made will entice him to sample more than her baking.   This is a 1200 word short story.

Sweet and scrumptious short story Two chefs cook up romance in the kitchen. When pastry chef Elena Spinelli quits her job to help her parents open an Italian restaurant, she never dreams the deliciously handsome renowned chef Ryan Hartnett would come into her life again and bring their...

After a young woman’s fiancé is killed in Iraq, an eccentric elderly woman and a handsome new friend help her bury her fears and dare to dream and love again. This 8500-word short story was previously published by Boroughs Publishing Group.  

Three couples Three chances at love What happens in Vegas…   Wedded in Vegas When a sexy nerd asks a Vegas bartender out, she does what everyone else in Vegas does: she takes a chance…and learns some rolls of the dice take an unexpected turn. Love by...