You may think you know the story. After a miserable childhood, penniless orphan Jane Eyre embarks on a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester. Despite their significant age gap (!) and his uneven temper (!!), they fall in love—and, Reader, she marries him. (!!!) Or does she? Prepare for an adventure of Gothic proportions, in which all is not as it seems, a certain gentleman is hiding more than skeletons in his closets, and one orphan Jane Eyre, aspiring author Charlotte Brontë, and supernatural investigator Alexander Blackwood are about to be drawn together on the most epic ghost hunt this side of Wuthering Heights.

A sci-fi space opera with a dash of romance, action, and mystery, A Plain Jane follows Jane as she travels the galaxy desperately trying to find out who she is, where she's from, and what she's really capable of.What if you had lived your whole life thinking you were normal? No, worse than normal – plain? What would happen if one of the most highly-trained and vicious assassins in the galaxy attacked you one warm summer's night? What would happen if you were thrust into an adventure with the galaxy's greatest heroic heart-throb? What would happen if a mysterious and ancient race appeared with one desire – to kill you? What would you do?Jane grew up knowing one thing: she's nothing but normal. But then one little run-in with an assassin robot threatens to destroy everything she thought she knew about herself. Soon she finds herself with none other than Lucas Stone, the galaxy's number one pin up and hero. And together the two of them have to find out exactly who Jane is and what's after her before the galaxy is plunged into war.

After family tragedy forces southern teenager "Plain" Jane Thomas to live in the company of strangers, she finds that her new life is anything but ordinary. No sooner than she begins to uncover the truth behind her godfather's bizarre curse, she becomes afflicted herself. Amidst her struggle for answers, Jane discovers friendships and supernatural gifts that promise to help her along her journey.What if you had to choose between a life of fame and luxury or finding your truest love while restoring a house overflowing with magic and enchantment in the Blue Ridge Mountains?Reagan Hart is the DeLuca Girl, hers is the world famous face of a generation. Her husband has directed five of the highest grossing movies of all time, and her ex is a hunky detective who can’t get her out of his heart. She has all that glitters, but it isn't at all what she bargained for. Beguiled by the story of a mystical old house in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she walks out on her past and into her future.In the village of Seven Devils, North Carolina she is drawn to and enchanted by “The Mary’s House” and comes face to face and heart to heart with breathtakingly handsome and reclusive Fletcher Green. Fletcher steals Reagan’s heart in an instant but there are secrets to be told and he hasn't uttered a single word in twenty years. His brother Teddy knows everything he’s thinking and the brothers will rebuild The Mary’s House for Reagan and along with a town full of eccentric’s she just might find her place among the charms and enchantments and lucky bits of magic as she lets fate, destiny, passion and desire work their magic as she settles in on Temptation Road and takes her place as the new and last Mary. This novella is part one of a series."A truly original and magical tale filled with romance, suspense and enchantment..."This novella is part one of an all new series by Amazon Best Selling Romance Author, Kimball Lee.Also... Check out Kimball's best selling romance series LEGAL ACTION...

Love, honor, and investigate murder. After a stressful wedding full of surprises, Jane and Jake head off to a quiet honeymoon on the Oregon Coast where they receive a gift they hadn't registered for: a corpse at the cottage. The little town is scared and vulnerable, as several teens have recently run away. Is the body the newlyweds found one of the missing kids? A town full of mysteries, a honeymoon full of surprises. Jane and Jake plunge head first into a life only a detective could love!  

A Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal...A city paralyzed by a serial killer stalking the night, taking a most gruesome trophy.The only standing in the murderer's way is an FBI profiler...recently released from a mental institution.Plain Jane combines the swift action of Patterson with the macabre of Harris.Just remember to keep the lights on when reading this one!About the AuthorI always wanted to catch a serial killer. Now I have. #onpaperofcourse To find out more go to www.plainjanethenovel.com or @writingnodrama on Twitter

Back in college, Jane Lewis would have given anything to be like homecoming queen Connie Bryan. Instead, she was just Plain Jane—overweight, frumpy, and painfully shy. That was then. Today, a lovely and confident Dr. Jane Lewis has a thriving psychotherapy practice, her own radio talk show, a beautiful old Louisiana mansion, and her affectionate, nutty dog, Olive, to keep her company. The only thing missing is someone to share her life.Jane has never forgotten Michael Sorenson, the boy she'd admired from afar in college. Now, he's inspiring her to hope for a future together. She's also never forgotten the brutal, unsolved attack that ended Connie Bryan's life—and haunts Jane still. Suddenly, the present collides with the past, as she finds clues into the identities of Connie's attackers—clues that send her into a world of risk and excitement, challenging her to become a truly extraordinary woman...if she dares.

From the #1 bestselling author in Hard Boiled Mysteries and Police Procedurals, Carolyn McCray comes a sequel novella to Plain Jane featuring Nicole.Enjoy a mystery with plenty of twists and turns? Then My Soul to Keep is for you!Overview:A girl dies in another girl's house. How did she get there? How did she die? Trying to untangle the convoluted crime is Detective Nicole Usher's toughest case! Especially with the egnimatic profile, Kent Harbinger out of the country. Can she use his techniques to gain access to the mind of a vicious killer?

Governess Jane Hallifax is hiding from a terrifying past. Edward Montgomery is a duke but even his title can't save him from assuming the role of parent that his ailing sister cannot—and will not. Neither is prepared for what's in store but caring for three mischievous little girls while evading kidnappers proves to be a recipe for love...and laughter.

Stacie Wakefield is sick of playing second fiddle. When her gorgeous older sister steals her man, it's the last straw. She leaves and is definitely happier on her own. Until she meets her new boss—brooding ex-soldier Troy Rushton....After an injury cost him everything, Troy's too busy putting his life back together to worry about his heart. Plus, Stacie deserves the complete fairy tale, not damaged goods like him.Troy has shown Stacie the woman she could be—so now it's time for her to show him she needs her Prince Charming by her side!

FROM CONFIRMED BACHELOR TO BEFUDDLED DAD. Boston hunk Nicholas Barone could hardly believe one-year-old Molly was his daughter. The sexy businessman was committed only to his extended Italian family, to their Business--Baronessa Gelati--and to short-term relationships with gorgeous socialites. Then one pintsized female turned his priorities upside down. Enter Gail Fenton, nanny extraordinaire. Within days she had a cranky Molly smiling; within a few sleepless nights, she had a frustrated Nicholas fantasizing. Bewitched by a virgin. Vexed by the girl next door. Man-about-town Nicholas was in serious trouble, for unlike his former lovers, who wanted only his money or his name, Gail wanted his heart.

Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware A Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal.... A city paralyzed by a serial killer stalking the night, taking a most gruesome trophy. The only thing standing in the murderer's way is an FBI profiler...recently released from a mental institution. Plain Jane combines the swift action of Patterson with the macabre of Harris. Just remember to keep the lights on when reading this one!  

Being swept into the arms of a tall, dark, gorgeous stranger at midnight only happened in fairy tales. Yet the rugged Texan who suddenly appeared at Jane Gilliam's side was real enough...and so was the soul-scorching kiss they shared as the bells chimed on New Year's Eve. Only Jorge Mendoza wasn't the happily-ever-after type. Or was he?As the confirmed bachelor of the Mendoza clan, Jorge had a reputation to uphold. Until he tasted the sweet passion this far-from-plain Jane was offering. It started as an innocent dare. But was it blossoming into a love that was tempting the commitment-shy playboy to change his wandering ways forever?

From the #1 bestselling author in Police Procedural and Hard Boiled Mysteries, Carolyn McCray, comes a prequel to her #13 overall Amazon paid besteller Plain Jane: Brunettes BewareThis 10,000+ word short story introduces FBI profiler Kent Harbinger to Detective Nicole Usher while trying to catch a viscous serial killer.Bodies, carefully dissected, are turning up all over town. Organs labeled in thee victim's own blood, the killer had thorough knowledge of the human body. Can Kent and Nicole catch him before he kills and dissects again?

THE SINGLE MOM AND THE SEXY M.D.Mark Maxwell, now standing before his childhood sweetheart Emily MacAllister, was a drop-dead-handsome, successful doctor. Certainly no match for a single mom with twenty pounds to lose and clothing that resembled a walking rummage sale. A woman who lacked the confident poise to move in his sophisticated circle...At least, that's what Emily thought until Mark gathered her in his strong embrace. His tender kisses melted away all her insecurities and emboldened her with a womanly desire. Emily wanted to believe that all things were possible. But would her fourteen-year-old secret cost them this second chance at love?

Actor and serial dater, Travis Falcon, photographed with yet another woman! Travis Falcon, TV heartthrob, has given the press one too many salacious headlines and his management team wants him to clean up his reputation… So when plain Jane Charlene Wilkins ends up on set, she's perfect "fake girlfriend" material! Charlene suddenly finds herself on the arm of the star himself. She may not be a professional actress, but she's proving very adept at hiding the truth behind her visit to LA… And, with her feelings for Travis becoming all too real, her life is about to get complicated!

The Lords of Eton, Book 2

<p>At nearly 16, Jane has lived in the shadow of her little sister Emma’s cancer diagnosis for over three years. Not that she was ever in the limelight; it is her sister who is the talented one, a dancer who at ten had been outgrowing her small town teachers’ skills. Jane had never resented her sister’s talent; without any interests herself, it had always kept the pressure off her.</p> <p>Now though, with her parents struggling to cope financially and emotionally, Jane’s life in her rural mining village seems to be a never ending monotony of skipping school, long bus rides to the hospital and hanging out with a boyfriend she doesn’t even know why she is with. Nobody really cares that her life is stuck in neutral; she is finding it difficult to care herself ...</p> <p>Ultimately, Jane begins to understand the real parts of her life that are good; her sister Emma's chances of recovery begin to improve and the two sisters...

Ten years ago quiet heiress Charlotte Mayweather was abducted and held for ransom...but when she was targeted a second time, SWAT officer Trip Jones vowed to protect her. The damaged beauty was slow to trust, but even she couldn't deny the tender bond forming between her and her handsome bodyguard. Trip was determined to keep Charlotte alive and help her face her life-altering fears. But with a serial killer on the loose and Charlotte willing to play bait, it would take every skill he had to keep his beautiful ward from facing dire consequences...

A missing groom, a dead gamer, and a woman who had the nerve to design a popular video game. A case of possible insurance fraud turns into a bloody mess for Jane Adler and her new boss at the Senior Corps of Retired Investigators. But the good news is Jane Adler has gone legit. As an intern for SCoRI, she's getting the supervised hours she needs for her Private Investigator's License. And her first case as a real investigator proves murder is not a game. **