Painted Lady Press: 42 books

Hot romantic suspense "When a female bodyguard is hired to protect a reformed playboy, she finds saving his life is easier than protecting her heart." When the past and present collide... Somebody wants rich playboy Franco Callahan dead. When security expert Josephine...

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 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.

Award-winning novella! When a ruthless developer and a sentimental bridal shop owner clash, sparks fly. No stranger to loss, Tami Morrelle is holding on with one satiny thread to the only thing she has left that ties her to her loved ones - the family bridal shop. Local bad...

Hot paranormal romance thriller "What if you were honor bound to kill the man you love?" Nick Radford is a reluctant werewolf who’s been fighting the Beast within for nearly 500 years. He’s never killed a human, but the Beast is gaining strength and Nick may not be able...

Suspense. Sizzling. Sultry. When two federal agents with a heart-shattering history are thrown together on a deadly undercover mission, they must fight to live and to have a future together. Lia Valdez’s heart was broken when her father, a police officer, was killed in the line of...

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...

Winner! 2014 New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Award A GROOM FOR CHRISTMAS is a new twist on the classic Hallmark Christmas movie full of family, humor, love, and a little bit of redemption. Family pressure might just make her do something crazy... When a young woman hires...

Sexy. Scorching. Sizzling. That describes Aiden Rourke, hero of Storm of Desire "*The storm outside is nothing compared to the storm of desire and guilt raging between former lovers trapped together*." Corporate attorney Samantha Greco needs some peace and quiet to come to a...

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...

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...

If a man offered you $1 million dollars to marry him, what would you do? That's Poppy Duval's dilemma when yummy Jack Crossan proposes a temporary marriage. Jack Crossan needs a wife fast, to prove to his grandfather he's reformed his playboy ways and is ready to take control of the family...

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...