Leigh Michaels

Sweep Readers Off Their Feet With a Romance They'll Never Forget In On Writing Romance, award-winning romance novelist Leigh Michaels talks you through each stage of the writing and publishing process. From the origins and evolution of the romance novel to establishing a vital story framework to writing that last line to seeking out appropriate publishers, everything you ever wanted to know about writing a romance novel is here. In addition to a comprehensive breakdown of more than thirty romance subgenres, including such categories as historical, inspirational, Regency, and sweet traditional, you'll discover how to: Steer clear of cliches and stereotypes by studying the genre Craft engaging and realistic heroes and heroines readers will adore Convincingly develop the central couple's blossoming relationship Add conflict by utilizing essential secondary characters like the "other woman" Use tension and timing to make your love scenes sizzle with sensuality Get your characters to happily-ever-after with an ending readers will always remember Plus, read a sample query letter, cover letter, and synopsis, and learn how to properly prepare you romance novel for submission to agents and editors. On Writing Romance has everything you need to leave readers swooning!

How to Craft a Novel That Sells

On Writing Romance

Webb Copeland had no trouble running a successful business - but, as a gorgeous single father with an adorable fifteen-month-old baby daughter, he did have problems dealing with all the women who wanted to marry him!

The Tycoon's Baby

For the Love of Tea

Writing the Romance Novel

Old School Ties by Leigh Michaels released on Jan 24, 1992 is available now for purchase.

Old School Ties

Family Secrets by Leigh Michaels released on Jun 24, 1994 is available now for purchase.

Family Secrets

Viscount Ryecroft, in order to fund his sister's London season and find her a suitable match, must find a heiress for himself first, while his mother, who will do anything to help her children, considers selling herself to the highest bidder. Original.

Just One Season in London

The Fake Fiance

Marrying The Boss! by Leigh Michaels released on Jul 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.

Marrying the Boss!

Sell Me A Dream by Leigh Michaels released on Oct 25, 1987 is available now for purchase.

Sell Me a Dream

Misuzu Sasaki

What is the secret that lurks within The Lover's Box? Hannah Lowe has quickly become friends with her elderly cousin, Isobel, but living with her is one thing. Inheriting her whole estate is another. When Isobel passes, everyone wants to know what Hannah got, including Cooper Winston, an annoyance who has his eyes on The Lover's Box. Why does he covet such an odd heirloom so passionately, and will he covet Hannah to get it?

Harlequin Comics

A CONVENIENT AFFAIR

Bride versus Groom! Ridge Coltrain and Morea Landon disagreed about everything! And, being lawyers, they were experts at arguing. Well, they had plenty to argue about now–wedding arrangements, prenuptial agreement... And the engagement wasn't even for real!

The Fake Fiance! (Mills & Boon Vintage Cherish)

Strictly Business

The accidental husband! Webb Copeland had no trouble running a successful business but, as a gorgeous single father with an adorable fifteen-month-old baby daughter, he did have problems dealing with all the women who seemed determined to marry him! What he needed was to create a diversion: a wife for hire. Janey was perfect. She looked the part and she needed the money. Only, no sooner did Janey have his ring on her finger, and his daughter in her arms, than Webb started to with it wasn't just a temporary arrangement! DADDY BOOM Who says bachelors and babies don't mix?

Mio Takai

When lawyer Morea hears what her mother is asking of her, it takes her breath away. What? Pretend to be engaged to her rival? But that’s exactly what her mother is proposing. Morea’s father, a college professor, is being unjustly accused of sexual harassment, but is thinking of resigning without even putting up a fight. Morea’s mother thinks that if the ever-capable lawyer Ridge is introduced as Morea’s fianc?, he can convince her father of taking it to court. Though they compete against each other in the courtroom, when it comes to the sham engagement, Ridge is all too happy to comply. And when Morea gets to know more of his personal life, she finds him more handsome and charming than she would like to admit!

THE FAKE FIANCE!

The accidental husband! Webb Copeland had no trouble running a successful business–but, as a gorgeous single father with an adorable fifteen-month-old baby daughter, he did have problems dealing with all the women who seemed determined to marry him!

The Tycoon's Baby (Mills & Boon Vintage Cherish)

When Hannah Lowe asks Cooper Winston to pretend they are a couple, he agrees--on the condition that she move into his penthouse apartment. That way she'll be conveniently close for him to make their pretend affair into a real one!

A Convenient Affair

Su última conquista. Cuando el padre de Morganna Ashworth murió, le dejó en herencia un montón de deudas. Sloan Montgomery pensó que era el momento que había estado esperando para conseguir alcanzar las dos ambiciones de su vida: casarse con una mujer de la alta sociedad y vengarse de la familia Ashworth.A cambio de ver todas sus deudas saldadas, Morganna se convirtió en la señora Montgomery. Pero Sloan no se esperaba que iba a enamorarse locamente de su mujer. Sobre todo si tenía en cuenta todos los secretos y mentiras que se interponían entre ellos... _x005F_x000D_ Luna de miel anticipada. Kathryn estaba a punto de entrar en la iglesia cuando descubrió que su futuro marido no era más que un cazafortunas. Sin dejarse desanimar, Kathryn se deshizo del elegante vestido de novia y salió huyendo... para caer directamente en los brazos de Jonah Clarke. Jonah era demasiado galante como para permitir que la novia escapara sin escolta. Kathryn enseguida descubrió que dejarse proteger por aquel guapísimo hombre creaba toda la emoción propia de una luna de miel... Sin embargo, ellos no estaban casados... aún.

Luna de miel anticipada/Su última conquista

El matrimonio de Kathryn está a punto de llevarse a cabo cuando aparece con su reluciente vestido blanco. Entra a la iglesia y cuando ve a su futuro esposo se da cuenta de que este casamiento no tiene futuro, porque él sólo la quiere por el dinero. Sin pensarlo más y espontáneamente se toma su larga cola y sale arrancando de la ceremonia frente a la mirada atónita de los invitados. Pero ella no corre sola, porque Jonah no puede permitir que se vaya sola y decide ir tras ella. Kathryn agradece la compañía de tan galante hombre y sin querer se deja proteger por sus brazos, por sus palabras de aliento hasta que sin pensarlo su luna de miel se estaba llevando a cabo sin siquiera estar casada y con un hombre distinto.

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