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Abby Gaines

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Romance, Historical Fiction

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I write funny, tender romance novels for Harlequin Superromance and Love Inspired Historical.

My next book to be released is That New York Minute, out in April 2012.

I like to set aside some of my writing time for experimental projects - I'm currently trying my hand at a humorous women's fiction novel, and I also finished a Young Adult manuscript.

To find read excerpts of my books or to find out more about me and my journey to publication (hint:5-6 years and lots of rejections!), visit my website
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Giving away 2 more copies of The Earl's Mistaken Bride today at http://www.getlostinastory.blogspot.com/ and Fresh Fiction http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=3764

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	Married by Mistake 3.58 avg rating — 10,834 ratings — published 2007 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Earl's Mistaken Bride (The Parson's Daughters, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 829 ratings — published 2011 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Best Friend's Wedding (More than Friends #6) 3.46 avg rating — 366 ratings — published 2011 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Governess and Mr. Granville (The Parson's Daughters, #2) 3.88 avg rating — 290 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Groom Came Back 3.45 avg rating — 198 ratings — published 2008 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Back on Track 3.90 avg rating — 152 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her So-Called Fiance 3.35 avg rating — 154 ratings — published 2009 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Teaming Up (Harlequin NASCAR, #26) 3.74 avg rating — 136 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Diaper Diaries 3.67 avg rating — 125 ratings — published 2008 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fully Engaged (Harlequin NASCAR, #20) 3.88 avg rating — 85 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Real love comes with strings you tie yourself.”
― Abby Gaines, Married by Mistake

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“The only person who believes in me is me”
― Abby Gaines, Her So-Called Fiance

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“You know when two people are right together when wanting the other person keeps you awake at night.”
― Abby Gaines, Married by Mistake

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