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Travel to worlds where anything is possibleFour Romance Novellas, plus a bonus short story in the TOUCHSTONE series, by award-winning novelist, Beth Barany. Time travel to Medieval France; a cute Santa's elf hiding in plain sight in San Francisco; a mystery under the city of Paris that only love can unlock; and, love, destiny, and a labyrinth. TOUCHSTONE OF LOVEA time-travel romance. When a thunderstorm transports software expert Rose Waldman to thirteenth century France, she meets hunky stonemason Julien, who is secretly creating a gargoyle in defiance of his master mason. Can independent gadget loving Rose trust her life and heart to Julien, and can she really never go home again?A CHRISTMAS FLINGA Christmas Elf romance.What if falling in love put the life you cherished in jeopardy?Dahlia, a Santa's Elf, has 21 days left before Christmas to create the best toy in the world without using magic or revealing her true identity. Stuck on how to complete the prototype, and working as a temp in San Francisco's financial district with no time for love, will her Christmas fling get her unstuck, or will she turn her back on her beloved career for her heart?Liam, an up-and-coming financial analyst, swore off women after getting dumped by the love of his life. He just found out his ex is going to the company Christmas party with his rival Michael Hendricks. Up for promotion against Hendricks, Liam has to win the favor of his boss. His best bet is to invite the vivacious secretary Dahlia to the party. Will Dahlia be a welcome distraction, or will she turn his life upside down?PARISIAN AMOURA Fairytale romance.Sarah Redman, a bank project manager, wants adventure in her life.Trainer extraordinaire, Josh Kleine, needs to pull off a successful presentation at a Paris conference to land more clients and save his company.Together they may hold the key to the strange disasters striking the City of Lights.Can Sarah unravel the secrets of the city and of her heart in time to save them all?A LABYRINTH OF LOVE AND ROSESA Fairytale romance.What if what you wanted got in the way of your destiny?French MBA grad Lili Grenault needs to succeed at her last pitch meeting to fund her international green tech business. But her grandmother tells her to drop everything, find her one true love, and embrace her magical legacy by Beltane, in one week, or chaos and failure in her life will ensue.San Francisco investor Brett Barnaby wants to find his great-grandfather's gravesite in Amiens, France, one of the primary battle sites of World War I. Family legend says that purpose, greater mission, and perhaps even untold riches, will be unlocked when he finds that grave. But his search in Amiens brings up fear, anger, and dire warnings about some wild Green Man. He turns to local Lily Grenault for help.Can these two independent freethinkers work together to prevent chaos from triumphing and find love in time in the labyrinth of roses?FALLING IN LOVE AGAINA time-travel-esque romance.Sexy Medieval stonemason Julien has to rely on his fianc . Rose to adapt to a 21st century life, to learn English, and find his place in a modern world.Software expert Rose has no time to spare with two jobs to support her and her fianc Julien in expensive San Francisco.Will a weekend getaway rekindle the spark so these two time-crossed lovers can fall in love again?

Love, chaotic magic, and cupcakes. What could possible go wrong? What if you risked losing your baking legacy by cooking up a love truly special? Florian MacMillian needs a final job to complete his baking resume-preferably a job where he's unlikely to blow things up with his unruly magic-before returning to the North Pole and taking his rightful place as Master Baker to all the elves. Kate Delore desperately needs help in her fast-growing cupcake business. Florian is a perfect fit, so she brings him on as baker. For a short time, Florian is happily up to his elbows in batter, and Kate's business is booming. But when things heat up between them, Florian wonders if he should risk his legacy to cook up something truly special. Another Magical Tale of Romance and Adventure by award-winning novelist, Beth Barany What Readers are Saying "I truly enjoyed it. I am a sucker for anything Christmas and Santa related which probably didn't hurt. ... Overall the story was light, charming and just right for a pleasant escape from the daily grind, kind of like a good dessert (yes, I love my sweets). I have to say this was my favorite of Beth Barany's romances I've read thus far..." - Beth Chapmon (Book Reviewer) "I really enjoyed this story, it left me with a smile. It made me laugh, smile and feel good Loved the Santa twist... totally unexpected A good addition to the Christmas collection " - Dodie Coe (Writer + Avid Reader) "Did I feel attached to the characters? Definitely. Kate was cute, smart, and ambitious, cutting herself off and leaving me rooting for her to open up. Florian was mysterious, dark, and handsome and I obviously wanted more about him. That might just be me, though." - Alex King, A New Reader to Romance "A Cupcake Christmas is a magical, sexy and highly emotional romance between a human and a Christmas elf." - Marsha @ Keeper Bookshelf The Touchstone Series Touchstone of Love (A Time Travel Romance) (#1) A Christmas Fling (A Christmas Elf Romance) (#2) Parisian Amour (A Fairy Tale Romance) (#3) A Labyrinth of Love and Roses (A Fairy Tale Romance) (#4) A Cupcake Christmas (A Christmas Elf Romance) (#5) Get the first book in the Touchstone series here: http: //author.bethbarany.com/free-romance-story/ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Award-winning novelist Beth Barany writes magical tales of romance and adventure to enchant readers into worlds where anything is possible.In her off-hours, Beth enjoys gardening, walking, and watching movies with her husband, thriller author Ezra Barany.Together they live in Oakland, California, with their cat and over 1,000 books. A Short Read: A Long Novella or Short Novel. Please note that this is a story of 43,000 words. If you like your Christmas stories with a touch of myth and folklore, if you like a tasty holiday treat, if you like bit of paranormal in your stocking, then stock up on this lovely short romance. A Cupcake Christmas is a "clean" romance, suitable for ages, 12 and up. Christmas, Holiday, Romance, Humor, Cozy, Clean, Holidays, Short Reads Beth Barany is also the author of the award-award winning trilogy of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, young adult fantasy series. A kick-ass heroine to empower girls and women to be the heroes of their own lives.

She wanted to make her mark. How hard could it be?In 2130, at Bijoux de L' toile, a high-end casino orbiting Earth, you can get anything you desire.Newly-hired as an investigator, Janey McCallister wants to solve her first big case--the theft of a priceless gem.When her case of theft escalates to murder and points to the seedy underbelly of world affairs, Janey has to rely on her new team and trust the mysterious insurance investigator, Orlando Valdez--before a killer escapes into the black.***Into The Black is perfect for fans of J.D. Robb's Eve Dallas books and Killjoys and CSI. It contains a slow-burn romance, enhanced humans, cool high-tech gadgets, a futuristic vision of the Earth, and a tough kick ass heroine with secrets.

L' toile's lead investigator Janey McCallister faces her hardest case yet.On the eve of the hotel space station's twentieth anniversary celebration, criminals rob the casino's vault and kill one security guard.Janey teams up with Orlando Valdez, a sexy undercover cop for the Sol Unified Planets, to hunt down those responsible.Since the casino has only a day's worth of cash on hand, she must solve the complex plot behind the robbery before the theft creates a mass panic and puts L' toile out of business-and before the killer strikes again.*** Gone Green is perfect for fans of J.D. Robb's Eve Dallas books, The Expanse, and Killjoys and CSI. It contains a slow-burn romance, enhanced humans, cool high-tech gadgets, a futuristic vision of the Earth, and a tough kick ass heroine with secrets. *** Janey McCallister Mystery seriesInto The Black (Book 1)Lured By Light (Book 2)Gone Green (Book 3)Red Running Deep (Book 4)Other Fiction Series By Beth BaranyHenrietta The Dragon Slayer, YA Adventure Fantasy series (3 books)Touchstone series, sweet sensual paranormal romance (5 books)"Into the Black starts off with a bang and never lets up..."- Nancy Allen, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer"This fun, often riveting novel offers an intriguing blend of mystery, sci-fi, and romance elements..."- The BookLife Prize"This is a real good and twisty mystery."-- Patricia Beaver"I'm totally hooked on the Janey McCallister novels. I adore the scifi element of this mystery series as well as the well-defined characters. I like how the author lets us feel the personal struggles Janey has, not only with her job but also with juggling a personal life as well as a (hopefully) a love life."-- Keri Kruspe

At Bijoux de L' toile, the high-end casino orbiting Earth, anything can happen. It's a quiet day for L' toile lead investigator, Janey McCallister, until a young woman runs screaming through the blackjack tables. She looks like a victim of abuse, but when her boyfriend turns up dead the next day, she becomes the prime suspect. Determined to investigate every angle, Janey searches for clues and uncovers a world of high-priced escorts and human trafficking-a world just like the one that took the life of her best friend long ago. When Orlando Valdez, inspector for Sol Unified Planets, shows up with a new suspect, Janey isn't sure she can trust the mercurial man who stopped returning her phone calls. But as the threats escalate and she unravels a deeper conspiracy, Janey and her team will need all the help they can get. If they fail, it could be the end of everyone on L' toile. *** Lured By Light, the second book in the Janey McCallister Mystery series, is perfect for fans of J.D. Robb's Eve Dallas books and Killjoys, and CSI. It contains a slow-burn romance, enhanced humans, cool high-tech gadgets, a futuristic vision of the Earth, and a tough kick ass heroine with secrets. ***Janey McCallister Mystery seriesInto The Black (Book 1)Lured By Light (Book 2)Gone Green (Book 3)Red Running Deep (Book 4)Other Fiction Series By Beth BaranyHenrietta The Dragon Slayer, YA Adventure Fantasy series (3 books)Touchstone series, sweet sensual paranormal romance (5 books)PRAISE FOR INTO THE BLACK AND LURED BY LIGHT, BOOKS 1& 2 IN THE JANEY MCCALLISTER MYSTERY SERIES"Into the Black starts off with a bang and never lets up..."- Nancy Allen, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer"This fun, often riveting novel offers an intriguing blend of mystery, sci-fi, and romance elements..."- The BookLife Prize"This is a real good and twisty mystery."-- Patricia Beaver"I'm totally hooked on the Janey McCallister novels. I adore the scifi element of this mystery series as well as the well-defined characters. I like how the author lets us feel the personal struggles Janey has, not only with her job but also with juggling a personal life as well as a (hopefully) a love life."-- Keri Kruspe

Hvad nu hvis der boede en drage under Paris? Sarah Redman arbejder som projektleder i en bank og er begravet i arbejde, men hun ønsker eventyr i sit liv. En karrieremulighed dukker op i Paris, og det virker som drømmejobbet, men da hun kommer frem, er der intet, der går som planlagt. Jobsamtalen går slet ikke, som hun ønskede sig, og hendes drømme om en grædende drage bekymrer hende. Som om det ikke var nok, bliver hun også væk i tunnelerne under Paris med en mand, der tiltrækker hende mere, end hun har lyst til at indrømme. Josh Kleine er dygtig, men har brug for, at præsentationen på Paris’ Transport Konference går godt, så han kan skaffe sig flere kunder og redde sit firma. Mærkelige hændelser i tunnelerne under Paris distraherer ham og efterlader ham i en mærkelig trist sindsstemning. I sin søgen efter svar under byen bliver han fanget sammen med en fantastisk kvinde, som han begærer som ingen andre før hende. Men vil den triste sindsstemning ødelægge ham, før han kan overbevise sig selv og hende om, at den slags kærlighed ikke kun eksisterer i eventyr? Kærlighed i Paris er romance med et magisk skær.