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Avalon Romance Avalon Books (publisher), series - publisher novel romance
1 y separately published work icon The Wedding Party Elisabeth Rose , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 2011 Z1779673 2011 single work novel romance 'Phoebe Curtis is thrilled when asked to marry friends Lindy and Alex in her seaside hometown of Narooma. Lindy has arranged a pre-wedding holiday week, Phoebe included as a reunion for Alex and his two Best Men. Phoebe loves weddings and hopes for her own happily ever after.

Brady Winters reluctantly leaves his luxury charter yacht company in the Mediterranean for a flying trip to Australia to be Best Man. A week is all he can spare and, as a confirmed and cynical bachelor, spending time with an overexcited group of women preparing for a wedding is the last thing he wants.

But as Lindy's meticulous plans go awry, Phoebe's sense of duty almost halts the wedding, and a dental crisis forces Brady to stay on - long enough fro him to discover a wedding of his own might not be too bad after all. But will Phoebe have him?' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon The Tangled Web Elisabeth Rose , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 2010 Z1779660 2010 single work novel romance 'Tess Fuller's plan was simple--take out a loan to buy the Mercedes convertible and find a boarder to cover the repayments. Tess's problem is, no boarder. That is, until handsome David Montgomery arrives to take up his position as Concert Master of the City Symphony, of which Tess is a member. If she can convince David to rent the spare room in the house she inherited from her millionaire father, her problem is solved. The trouble is, serious minded David hates sharing, doesn't like dogs-- of which Tess has two-- and remembers her as an attractive but wild party girl from their Music School days. Tess remembers David as the frustratingly unsociable heartthrob she adored from afar. When Tess tries to prove to David she has changed, her efforts create even more problems.' (Trove record)
1 y separately published work icon Instant Family Elisabeth Rose , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 2010 Z1779182 2010 single work novel romance 'At twenty one Chloe Gardiner put life on hold to raise her three orphaned stepsiblings. When teenage Sebastian gets into police trouble Chloe is shocked. When Seb befriends the man whose property he vandalised, she is horrified, convinced the friendship will be short-lived. Initially reluctant to involve himself with Seb's rehabilitation, divorced architect Alex Bergmann is surprised by his unexpected friendship with the boy and realises Seb and his twin brother crave adult male company. Pretty Chloe has not only neglected her own life but begun to smother theirs. Chloe is determined not to be distracted by an attractive man whose longterm motives she can't trust. She daydreams of a life free from children when she can finish her music degree. Can Alex convince her their dreams can co-exist?' (Author's website)
1 y separately published work icon Kiss and Tell Loretta Hill , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 2009 Z1841890 2009 single work novel romance

'When Alexis's sister tragically dies in a car accident, she is left guardian to her sister's two children. As a freelance journalist, Alexis barely makes enough money for herself let alone a mini family. When word gets out that the elusive jazz singer Max Deroux is coming to town to celebrate his thirtieth birthday, Alexis realizes that this is could be her big chance to turn things around. An interview with this famous recluse is worth thousands.

'She had expected that crashing his birthday ball and pretending to be a rich socialite would be hard. And then getting some quiet time alone with him even harder. But what she hadn't counted on was her professional interest turning to sizzling attraction. Or her indifference becoming admiration. Max Deroux is everything she's ever wanted in man.

'If only she wasn't everything he's always hated...'

Source: Loretta Brabant's website, http://lorettabrabant.com/
Sighted: 13/02/2012
1 y separately published work icon Outback Hero Elisabeth Rose , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 2009 Z1779657 2009 single work novel romance 'Jonathan Knight can't believe his eyes when singer Stella Starr appears in his tiny outback town of Koologong. Stranded when her car breaks down, she is the answer to his prayers. If he can convince Stella to model the cotton clothing his company, Koolwear, produces, ths struggling local industry will be saved. One problem. Stella is in disguise, calling herself Sue Starkey. After a humiliating divorce, Stella has fled the media spotlight. A celebrity since the age of fifteen, she is desperate to be liked for who she is, not what she is. Convinced no one in Koologong recognizes her, she enjoys the attention of local hero, Jonathan. What could he want from ordinary Sue? Falling in love becomes a torment as both Stella and Jonathan find their deceptions looming like storm clouds over their future.' (Trove record)
1 y separately published work icon Stuck Elisabeth Rose , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 2009 Z1779645 2009 single work novel romance

'When Gina Tait and Brad Harding spend ninety minutes stuck in an elevator together, neither can deny an intense physical attraction. Neither can they deny that in the real world, their ambitions and life views are polar opposites. Despite a constant, nagging desire to stay in contact, both Brad and Gina agree nothing could ever come of a relationship between an ambitious, single, city girl and a laid-back, widowed father of two girls from a small country town. It's better not to start something that can never be. Fate, however, in the form of a raging storm and Brad's twelve-year-old daughter, has other plans.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Coming Home Elisabeth Rose , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 2008 Z1779637 2008 single work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon The Right Chord Elisabeth Rose , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 2007 Z1779634 2007 single work novel romance
4 y separately published work icon Whispers in the Sun : A Romance Maysie Greig , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1974 Z1704326 1945 single work novel romance mystery "A young American girl meets a handsome young planter, who proposes marriage. Her overwhelming happiness turns to horror when she learns that he has made his proposal in an attempt to escape arrest for the murder of his first wife!" - from bookseller's website
2 y separately published work icon Love in a Far Country : A Romance Jennifer Ames , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1965 Z1073065 1960 single work novel romance
1 1 y separately published work icon Glory Planet A. Bertram Chandler , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1964 Z810934 1964 single work novel science fiction

'Mystery and intrigue on the waterways of the planet Venus'.

Source: www.bertramchandler.com.
1 y separately published work icon Nurse Monica's Legacy Beatrice Warren , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1963 Z1461146 1963 single work novel
1 y separately published work icon Her Heart's Desire Jennifer Ames , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1961 Z1073413 1961 single work novel romance adventure
2 y separately published work icon Doctor in Exile : A Romance Maysie Greig , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1961 Z1073060 1960 single work novel romance
8 3 y separately published work icon The Rim of Space A. Bertram Chandler , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1961 Z810937 1961 single work novel science fiction
— Appears in: Cosmo : I Capolavori della Fantascienza , August no. 54 1966; (p. 3-93)
— Appears in: Science Fiction : The Gold Collection, Volume II 1996;
— Appears in: Legendy Prigranich'ya 2003; (p. 7-86)
— Appears in: A Galaxy Trilogy : Volume 4 2009;

A Rim Worlds story based around the adventures of Derek Calver, The Rim of Space sees Chandler's hero determined to join the Rim Runners in their exploration of desolate planets. He joins the crew of Lorn Lady and sets forth for Mellise, a planet inhabited by intelligent amphibians. He later visits Groller, where the natives have just qualified as humanoids; Stree, with its tea-loving lizards; and Tharn, the home of a pre-industrial civilization.
1 y separately published work icon Perilous Quest : A Romance-Mystery Jennifer Ames , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1960 Z1073397 1960 single work novel romance mystery
1 y separately published work icon Catch Up to Love Maysie Greig , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1960 Z1073039 1960 single work novel romance
2 y separately published work icon Love is a Thief : A Romance Maysie Greig , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1960 Z554452 1959 single work novel romance mystery
1 y separately published work icon Follow Your Love Jennifer Ames , New York (City) : Avalon Books , 1959 Z1073024 1959 single work novel romance
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