The Object of Romance (Mr. O'Grady's Magic Box"

Magic, Romance

Five stories, each surrounding an object that defines a romance, brings love and proves the everlasting
rapture of passion.


Stolen Pleasures by Christine DeSmet Iris Beale always dates the safe, temporary ‘door mat’ men—like those who make deliveries to her antiques shop. But danger lurks when Iris’s boyfriend is murdered right before a burglar attempts to steal the famous ‘Lady in Green’ portrait. Iris comes under suspicion by her next ‘door mat’ man—the handsome but mysterious new cop in town, Jonathon Sparrow. Iris realizes that to break the case she may have to risk breaking her heart. Summer

Breeze by Linda L. Lattimer A mother desires for her daughter to find love. A daughter desires her mother to stop mourning and begin anew. A young man carries a photo of the one girl he loves after all these years. Will the three be able to ease the other’s pain?

Life’s Choices by Patricia E. Gitt When Elizabeth Barnes receives a coveted industry honor for outstanding leadership she finds her achievement an empty footnote to her dynamic career. Running away to Vermont to reevaluate her life’s choices, she runs into Jack Lawson who unleashes emotions long suppressed during her drive for success.

Mr. O’Grady’s Magic Box by Karen Michelle Nutt Aubrey Jules, a reporter from Unbelievable Finds is sent to investigate a box, which is reputably older than time and crafted by the wee folks. Mr. O’Grady, owner of the bed and breakfast in Dana Point, California, convinces Aubrey to wish for a soul mate. When Ian Quinn, who abandoned Aubrey ten years ago, walks in she’s convinced the fairies have a wicked sense of humor.

Double Booked by Courtney E. Michel Cullen Porter is finished with dating. He wants a quiet vacation in a rental at Lake of the Ozarks where he once worked as a landscape architect. Unfortunately, he is double booked into the same house with another couple. When Mina Tracey, a fourth guest, arrives with her cherished boat, De Dame Kaptien and daughter in tow, fire works will fly during this unexpected Fourth of July weekend.