Laying a Foundation: Bonus volume: Includes series prequel, The Groundbreaking (The Love Under Construction Series)
Authors: Deanndra Hall
Tags: #Romance, #Drama, #Erotica, #Erotic Romance, #Mystery
Love Under Construction Series
Prequel & Book 1
by
Deanndra Hall
The Groundbreaking
&
Laying a Foundation
Love Under Construction Series
Prequel & Book 1
Celtic Muse Publishing
P.O. Box 3722
Paducah, KY 42002-3722
Copyright © 2013-2014, Deanndra Hall
Kindle Edition
Originally published separately, July 2013
Combined print version, May 2014
Combined ebook version, May 2014
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Names of characters, places, and events are the construction of the author, except those locations that are well-known and of general knowledge, and all are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is coincidental, and great care was taken to design places, locations, or businesses that fit into the regional landscape without actual identification; as such, resemblance to actual places, locations, or businesses is coincidental. Any mention of a branded item, artistic work, or well-known business establishment, is used for authenticity in the work of fiction and was chosen by the author because of personal preference, its high quality, or the authenticity it lends to the work of fiction; the author has received no remuneration, either monetary or in-kind, for use of said product names, artistic work, or business establishments, and mention is not intended as advertising, nor does it constitute an endorsement. The author is solely responsible for content.
Cover design 2014 Novel Graphic Designs, used by permission of the artist.
Material in this work of fiction is of a graphic sexual nature and is not intended for audiences under 18 years of age.
(Book 2) – Fall 2013
Secrets – they can do more damage than the truth. Secrets have kept two people from realizing their full potential, but even worse, have kept them from forming lasting relationships and finding the love and acceptance they both need. Can they finally let go of those secrets in time to find love – and maybe even stay alive?
(Book 3) – Spring 2014
Can a person’s past really be so bad that they can never recover from it? Sometimes it seems that way. One man hides the truth of a horrific loss in his teen years; one woman hides the truth of a broken, scarred life that took a wrong turn in her youth. Can they be honest with each other, or even with themselves, about their feelings? And will they be able to go that distance before one of them is lost forever?
(Book 4) – Fall 2014
When you think you’re set for life and that life gets yanked out from under you, starting over is hard. One woman who’s starting over finds herself in love with two men who’ve started over too, and she’s forced to choose. Or is she? And when one of them is threatened by their past, everyone has choices to make. Can they make the right ones?
Who is Nick Roberts? He wrote a bestselling novel, The Celtic Fan, but no one’s ever met him, seen him, even confirmed that he exists. When four buddies take their annual “guys road trip,” they set out to find Roberts. Three of the four get distracted, and only Steve Riley, a journalist from Knoxville, stays on track and hunts down Roberts. His search takes him to the address he was given, only to find someone he’s sure has no ties to the author. But when a flash flood traps him with the shy and quiet Diana Frazier, the search is almost abandoned until Steve makes a discovery: Nick Roberts might not be as far away as he thinks. And if he finds the elusive author, will he tell? Two books in one, Steve’s story is told in his voice as Roberts’ original work winds through it. They’re sweet, passionate love stories, but one has a tragic end.
Come and visit the neighbors of Harper’s Cove! From Karen and Brett, to Becca and Greg, to Donna and Connor, every house on the block has a dirty little secret – and individually they think they’re the only ones. As they go about their kinky business, sneaky Gloria, the neighborhood busybody and drunk, is determined to know everyone’s secrets. As she pokes and pries, she gets a few surprises she never could’ve imagined. Join in the fun in the fast, nasty little erotica novellas and see how much fun you can have! This series will have seven to nine books eventually, and there’s a new one always around the corner.
When Trish’s husband of almost 30 years decides he’s leaving her because she’s “boring, tiresome, and predictable,” Trish sets out to show him a thing or two. But when her attempts to drown her sorrows put her in the path of a man who can introduce her to adventure she could never have imagined, she steps into the realm of BDSM and finds her place. And when something passing as fate pits her for two solid weeks with the one Dom in the place who seems to hate her, will she survive the adventure of a lifetime?
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Love Under Construction Series
Prequel
by
Deanndra Hall
Welcome to the Love Under Construction series! While there aren’t enough changes to call this a new edition, I hope you’ll enjoy the combination of this series’ prequel and first novel. I decided to make this leap when the decision was made to take this series into print. It only made sense, as the prequel was so short. This way you get all of it at one time!
As I wrote the first book, I realized the characters were far more complex than I ever thought they’d be, and their stories deserved to be told so the reader could appreciate them and how far they’d come to get where they landed. It wasn’t easy writing; some of their stories are difficult to read even for me, painful in fact. But as a reader, you’ll find it easier to read the subsequent books if you know more about the characters. You’ll probably even discover that you have a favorite character (I do have a favorite myself, but I’ll never tell – I love them all!).
The most important thing about these books is that, unlike most others, the main characters aren’t just barely out of their teens. They’re mature adults who would argue that the best portion of their lives is still ahead of them and, if you read these books, you’ll find out they’re right!
As a reader, you also need to know these aren’t stand-alone books. If you skip one, there will be aspects to the next that you won’t understand. Also know that they get progressively steamier as they go along – that’s something to look forward to!
A special thanks to my loving partner, who has been long-suffering in this effort. In the original version, I promised him that I’d take a break after I finished these five books. He now knows that’s never going to happen. So thanks, baby! And thanks too to Kellie at Novel Graphic Designs for the beautiful works of art that grace these books.
Enjoy this volume and keep reading – some of the things that happen will surprise you. I wrote them, and they surprised me!
