The Hearts in Winter Chronicles Series by Simone Beaudelaire, D.S. Williams The Pedantic Punctuator

alternate cover edition of ASIN: B00DCZU12M What is the sound of a broken heart? How does a fated love rise from a pleasant note to a passionate symphony? Budding musician Erin James knows all too well the noise of neglect and tragedy, and that her infatuation with her best friend Sheridan’s older brother, Sean, is doomed never to blossom into something more. Young builder Sean Murphy isn't really in the market for a relationship... morealternate cover edition of ASIN: B00DCZU12M What is the sound of a broken heart? How does a fated love rise from a pleasant note to a passionate symphony? Budding musician Erin James knows all too well the noise of neglect and tragedy, and that her infatuation with her best friend Sheridan’s older brother, Sean, is doomed never to blossom into something more. Young builder Sean Murphy isn't really in the market for a relationship. He's more interested in helping build his father's construction company. Even if he were, his sister's best friend isn't even on his radar. That is, until Sheridan plays matchmaker. A pity date quickly flares into irresistible passion. But as their love reaches a crescendo, personal tragedies and impossible decisions threaten to end their harmonious, unlikely romance. When the music ends, will these troubled lovers find a way to compose a life together? NOTE: this is a steamy romance and contains graphic sex scenes. less

How does a fated love rise from a pleasant note to a passionate symphony? Budding musician Erin James knows all too well the noise of neglect and tragedy, and that her infatuation with her best friend Sheridan's brother, Sean, is doomed never to blossom. For his part, Sean Murphy isn't in the market for a relationship. He's more interested in helping build his father's construction company. Even if he were, his sister's best friend isn't on his radar... moreHow does a fated love rise from a pleasant note to a passionate symphony? Budding musician Erin James knows all too well the noise of neglect and tragedy, and that her infatuation with her best friend Sheridan's brother, Sean, is doomed never to blossom. For his part, Sean Murphy isn't in the market for a relationship. He's more interested in helping build his father's construction company. Even if he were, his sister's best friend isn't on his radar. Everything changes when Sheridan plays matchmaker. That night, a date quickly flares into irresistible passion. But as their love reaches a crescendo, personal tragedy threatens to end their harmonious, unlikely romance. When the music ends, will the lovers find a way to compose a life together? less

alternate cover edition for ASIN:B00DZC6O96 NOTE TO READERS: THIS IS A STEAMY ROMANCE. CONTAINS EXPLICIT SEX SCENES Sunshine woman, banishing night From all around you, Shine your glorious smile On this one dark soul. With those lines, Dr. Michael Burke attempted to express his years' long adoration for his colleague and former student, Sheridan Murphy. Not content to be worshiped from afar, Sheridan urges her beloved to turn their unrequited passion into a blazing romance... morealternate cover edition for ASIN:B00DZC6O96 NOTE TO READERS: THIS IS A STEAMY ROMANCE. CONTAINS EXPLICIT SEX SCENES Sunshine woman, banishing night From all around you, Shine your glorious smile On this one dark soul. With those lines, Dr. Michael Burke attempted to express his years' long adoration for his colleague and former student, Sheridan Murphy. Not content to be worshiped from afar, Sheridan urges her beloved to turn their unrequited passion into a blazing romance. But will their love be able to survive the secrets each one is keeping from the other, or will their dream of a happily ever after eventually crumble under the weight of their tragic histories? Because when the words are spoken, there's no going back. less

After years of waiting, English instructor Sheridan Murphy is fed up with waiting for her former professor, Dr. Michael Burke, to bring an end to their unrequited longing. She finally takes initiative and asks for the relationship they both want. But what should have been the romance of a lifetime is quickly derailed by the secrets each of them has kept from the other... moreAfter years of waiting, English instructor Sheridan Murphy is fed up with waiting for her former professor, Dr. Michael Burke, to bring an end to their unrequited longing. She finally takes initiative and asks for the relationship they both want. But what should have been the romance of a lifetime is quickly derailed by the secrets each of them has kept from the other. Can Michael and Sheridan overcome their tragic pasts and find their way to the love they were meant to share? Because when the words are spoken, there's no going back. less

When fat old Mrs. Thompson forces Drew to work with his long-time enemy Alyssa on their senior English project, the future doctor is furious. But he quickly comes to realize that the girl he never liked is actually kind-hearted and beautiful... and shouldering the crushing burden of caring for her ailing father. Against the odds, these long-time rivals find their way to a high-school romance: intense, passionate, and destined to end.. moreWhen fat old Mrs. Thompson forces Drew to work with his long-time enemy Alyssa on their senior English project, the future doctor is furious. But he quickly comes to realize that the girl he never liked is actually kind-hearted and beautiful... and shouldering the crushing burden of caring for her ailing father. Against the odds, these long-time rivals find their way to a high-school romance: intense, passionate, and destined to end... That is, until a run-in with a drunk driver leaves an adult Alyssa in need of Drew's professional help. Friendship flares into passion again, but Alyssa, convinced she isn't good enough for her doctor, flees in the night, taking with her a secret that just might bring them back together forever... or tear them apart for good. less

High school love isn't meant to last forever, is it? Drew truly loved Alyssa, the poor girl from the other side of the tracks. But his dream of becoming a surgeon took him away from her and he had to let her go. Drew never forgot his first love. And when fate brings them back together, he intends to make it for life. But always the trickster, fate has more tragedy and heartbreak in store for the couple. After many secrets and lies, when the heart heals, will they still have a future together?

Years past her thirtieth birthday, English professor Caroline Jones's biological clock isn't just ticking, it's screaming. With her boyfriend dragging his feet, Caroline's attempt at an ultimatum shatters their troubled relationship and leaves her no closer to her goals. The dream of motherhood seems to be slipping away. When Victor, her handsome former student, shows up with an offer she can't refuse, Caroline finds herself having to make an unexpected choice... moreYears past her thirtieth birthday, English professor Caroline Jones's biological clock isn't just ticking, it's screaming. With her boyfriend dragging his feet, Caroline's attempt at an ultimatum shatters their troubled relationship and leaves her no closer to her goals. The dream of motherhood seems to be slipping away. When Victor, her handsome former student, shows up with an offer she can't refuse, Caroline finds herself having to make an unexpected choice. But is Victor only her baby-daddy, or has the love of her life been with her all along? Contains graphic sex scenes. less