July 7th is Chocolate Day – Chocolate is a vegetable from the cacao tree. Hey, if it means you can eat more chocolate with less guilt, go for it. Here’s another guilt-free idea: romance books from Second Wind Publishing
Fate and Destiny by Claire Collins
Destiny. Left for dead and found by Andrew’s dog, she brings mystery, danger and passion into Andrew’s life as he waits out a blizzard in his mountaintop cabin. As Andrew and Destiny ignite each other, Andrew’s fate becomes entwined with Destiny.
Also from Claire Collins: Images of Betrayal
Indian Summer by Dellani Oakes
The Spanish call it “quinceanera” a girl’s 15th birthday. Gabriella Deza, innocent daughter of a nobleman in 1739 St. Augustine, Florida, finds herself caught up in international intrigue and romance far beyond her years.
Also from Dellani Oakes: Lone Wolf
Backstop: A Baseball Love Story in Nine Innings by J. Conrad Guest
Backstop. He’s the catcher you cheer when he delivers and boo when he doesn’t. Follow Backstop as he plays the most important game of his career and fights to win back the heart of the woman he loves more than the game.
Also by J Conrad Guest: January’s Thaw and One Hot January
Hand-Me-Down Bride by Juliet Waldron
Based upon the story of the author’s great grandmother, who was a real life mail-order bride. Sophie agrees to marry a wealthy man she’s never met—but life has other plans.



























Ahh, chocolate. And coffee too.