First Chapters

by Jackie Weger, Julie Frayn, Rich Meyer

First Chapters is a selection of sleeper gems by new and talented indie authors brought to you by eNovel Authors at Work (www.enovelauthorsatwork.com).In First Chapters you will discover Pete Barber’s sweeping thriller, NanoStrike. The pages turn themselves. The Broken Saint, by Mike Markel, is a police procedural that will knock your socks off, and Hoodoo Money by Sharon Pennington, a romantic mystery set in New Orleans, is so finely crafted you will taste the Beignets at the Café du Monde, fall in love with Zydeco, and never set foot in a graveyard again. Dianne Greenlay’s Quintspinner - a Pirate’s Quest will keep you enthralled in High Seas adventure and action that treks across two continents. Lorrie Farrelly’s Terms of Surrender is a Civil War tale that will wrench your heart and have you taking sides. Trucking in English is the true story of a single mother’s moxie and humor as she learns to man-handle semi-tractors and trailers in order to take care of her own. More laughter comes your way in Jackie Weger’s romantic adventure, The Reluctant Hero, who cannot abide women and children but finds himself responsible for their safety in this wintery romance that will warm your heart. Sisters of the Night by Linda Lee Williams is a strikingly unusual paranormal romance. Return of the Runaway Bride by Donna Fasano is a masterful romance of love gone awry, funny and realistic. Mazie Baby, by Julie Frayn, will keep you rooting for the heroine as she outwits and escapes an abusive relationship. For wonderful family fun for all ages and hours of entertainment, dip into Rich Meyer’s Five Star Trivia, 600 fab questions with all of the answers at your fingertips.

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 25, 2014

About the author

I would rather write an obit than my bio, mostly because I'm one of the most boring souls you'll ever meet. I have been to interesting places and met interesting people, but none of it rubbed off on me. Some of those places and some of those people found their way into characters or settings in my romance novels which lends me about an inch of panache--on the table below the salt. With family or solo, I've traveled since I was about eleven. I spent years living abroad in Central America in little jungle villages absorbing the native culture and language. I spent months on off-islands and sailed in the Pacific with a friend until his sloop sank--not with us on it--thank goodness. I spent a New Year's in Montreal, a summer semester in the U.K and a few glorious days in Paris before returning Stateside to finish a degree in history, then it was off to Panama and Costa Rica. While my passport is always handy, I've settled down in Texas to be near my family. Since I'm sitting still, I've plugged in my laptop and started writing again. After an absence of a few years, I've jumped back into the publishing world which has changed dramatically. I love the changes. In the past, category romance novels had a shelf life between yogurt and ice cream, but with the advent of e-books they can live on the Web for years. I'm excited to be publishing my backlist. I'm working on a new novel. I live with a man, a dog, seven feral cats and go to Bingo on Friday night. The most exciting thing that's happened in my life recently is a cow wandered into my yard and ate my garden. See what I mean about being boring?

Reviews

[Diane Klutz · Rating 5 out of 5]

"First Chapters" is an absolute gem for any avid reader on the hunt for their next favorite author. This curated collection from eNovel Authors at Work is a brilliantly effective sampler platter of indie talent across a wide range of genres.

From the high-tech thrills of NanoStrike and the gripping police procedural of The Broken Saint to the atmospheric charm of Hoodoo Money and the high-seas adventure of Quintspinner, each first chapter is a masterfully crafted hook. I found myself completely drawn into the wintery romance of The Reluctant Hero, rooting for the heroine in Mazie Baby, and laughing along with Trucking in English. The variety is outstanding, and the quality of writing is consistently high.

This book achieves exactly what it sets out to do: it introduces you to compelling stories and skilled writers you might otherwise have missed. It’s the perfect, low-risk way to discover your next binge-read. A fantastic resource and a thoroughly enjoyable read in its own right.