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The Bridal Bid #1
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THE MILLIONAIRE'S MARRIAGE BID...
When Alex Donahue won Madison Holt's domestic services at a charity auction, he didn't know he'd need her help to secure the deal of his lifetime. Madison had no illusions about their pretend marriage, but her innocent kisses had his marriage-shy-millionaire dreaming about a very different merger...
Alex had never known a female who seemed to care more for who and not what he was. And while his instincts warned him away from a woman meant for marrying he was drawn to his virginal bride like a moth to flame. Could he convince his wife-for-hire to take on the role for a lifetime?
When Alex Donahue won Madison Holt's domestic services at a charity auction, he didn't know he'd need her help to secure the deal of his lifetime. Madison had no illusions about their pretend marriage, but her innocent kisses had his marriage-shy-millionaire dreaming about a very different merger...
Alex had never known a female who seemed to care more for who and not what he was. And while his instincts warned him away from a woman meant for marrying he was drawn to his virginal bride like a moth to flame. Could he convince his wife-for-hire to take on the role for a lifetime?
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First published December 1, 1999
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Amy J. Fetzer
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I'll tell you right off that I don't like reading my own bios, let alone writing them. It's like tooting your own horn. But if you're here, then you want to know something about me. So how about I break some ‘writers have a glamorous life' myths first off.
Myth 1: Writers have always been writers.
Not me. I was a licensed cosmotologist for years, and didn't even put pen to paper until I was 30. (with an infant and 3 year old) It took me 3 years to write my first book, and while it taught me a lot, it was dreadful ! Got rejected 6 times flat out. I burned it in the back yard when I sold my 20 th book. I've kept the first pages to remind myself of how far I've come.
Myth 2: writers have a staff to take care of them and their homes while they write.
I wish! I don't have a maid, a cook, or anyone who works for me, except maybe Shelley, who maintains this site. Like most women out there, I do all the cooking, cleaning, bills, shopping, etc. Sometimes I can be seen driving the riding lawnmower over our 2 acres. That's not a complaint. I'm a Marine's wife, and my husband was gone a lot, so I had to do it. I'm the only female in a house of men, so I pretty much rule too. And as the daughter, wife, and now the mother of US Marines, believe me, I can give orders when need be.
Myth 3. Writers work when the muse hits them.
If I did, I'd never meet a deadline. Writing isn't about the muse coming to you; it's about unleashing bottled creativity and giving it freedom on paper. Every writer I know feels a deep internal need to tell their particular story and hope you're entertained. Writers HAVE to write. Yeah, sure, sometimes the creativity isn't moving like we want, but like everyone who faces some problem, I go to my friends and they come through in a punch. By the way, I work at my job from about 7 am till 4, sometimes later if it's going great and I don't want to stop. Weekends are for playing, projects or gardening. I actually love pulling weeds; it makes my mind drift to good places.
Myth 4: Writers get paid oodles of money.
Oodles?? If I did, I'd have a staff and a better-looking office. But I get to go to work in the worlds' sloppiest clothes.
Myth 5: Once a writer sells a book, they can sell anything else.
Want to see my rejection file? I could wallpaper a bathroom with it. To keep selling is the really hard part of this job. However, my idea of a great story isn't often blending with the editors. It's frustrating and often, it hurts, since the books writers create have, without a doubt, a piece of them inside. But then, if you can't take it, then this isn't the business for you.
My second book (#1 being the dreadful one I burned) My Timeswept Heart was a finalist in the Romance Writers of America, Golden Heart contest for unpublished works. I didn't win, but it got my work before my Kensington editor. It came out in '93 and I've sold over 30 since. With numerous rejections in between.
Right now, I'm writing books I've wanted to write for three years, Romantic Thrillers. Think Peacemaker or Chain Reaction with a little more romance in them. Lots of action and danger. After writing books in 5 sub genres of romance, (I get bored easily) this new one is the chance for me to use all this military knowledge I've stored up for years. I've fired weapons, rappelled, ridden in an Armored Personnel Carrier, and did some Scuba diving in the East China Sea. It hasn't been boring, and because I write, it never will be.
Now that my Sergeant Major husband is retired, and my sons are grown and towering over their mother, we get to stay in one place.
How average. I love it. When I feel the itch to move every 3 years, I just redecorate.
Well, its time for me to get back to work. Thanks for visiting. Take a look around the site, drop me a note, even read the first chapter of a new novel, if you like. It's out there for you, the reader. I wouldn't be loving my job if you weren't
I'll tell you right off that I don't like reading my own bios, let alone writing them. It's like tooting your own horn. But if you're here, then you want to know something about me. So how about I break some ‘writers have a glamorous life' myths first off.
Myth 1: Writers have always been writers.
Not me. I was a licensed cosmotologist for years, and didn't even put pen to paper until I was 30. (with an infant and 3 year old) It took me 3 years to write my first book, and while it taught me a lot, it was dreadful ! Got rejected 6 times flat out. I burned it in the back yard when I sold my 20 th book. I've kept the first pages to remind myself of how far I've come.
Myth 2: writers have a staff to take care of them and their homes while they write.
I wish! I don't have a maid, a cook, or anyone who works for me, except maybe Shelley, who maintains this site. Like most women out there, I do all the cooking, cleaning, bills, shopping, etc. Sometimes I can be seen driving the riding lawnmower over our 2 acres. That's not a complaint. I'm a Marine's wife, and my husband was gone a lot, so I had to do it. I'm the only female in a house of men, so I pretty much rule too. And as the daughter, wife, and now the mother of US Marines, believe me, I can give orders when need be.
Myth 3. Writers work when the muse hits them.
If I did, I'd never meet a deadline. Writing isn't about the muse coming to you; it's about unleashing bottled creativity and giving it freedom on paper. Every writer I know feels a deep internal need to tell their particular story and hope you're entertained. Writers HAVE to write. Yeah, sure, sometimes the creativity isn't moving like we want, but like everyone who faces some problem, I go to my friends and they come through in a punch. By the way, I work at my job from about 7 am till 4, sometimes later if it's going great and I don't want to stop. Weekends are for playing, projects or gardening. I actually love pulling weeds; it makes my mind drift to good places.
Myth 4: Writers get paid oodles of money.
Oodles?? If I did, I'd have a staff and a better-looking office. But I get to go to work in the worlds' sloppiest clothes.
Myth 5: Once a writer sells a book, they can sell anything else.
Want to see my rejection file? I could wallpaper a bathroom with it. To keep selling is the really hard part of this job. However, my idea of a great story isn't often blending with the editors. It's frustrating and often, it hurts, since the books writers create have, without a doubt, a piece of them inside. But then, if you can't take it, then this isn't the business for you.
My second book (#1 being the dreadful one I burned) My Timeswept Heart was a finalist in the Romance Writers of America, Golden Heart contest for unpublished works. I didn't win, but it got my work before my Kensington editor. It came out in '93 and I've sold over 30 since. With numerous rejections in between.
Right now, I'm writing books I've wanted to write for three years, Romantic Thrillers. Think Peacemaker or Chain Reaction with a little more romance in them. Lots of action and danger. After writing books in 5 sub genres of romance, (I get bored easily) this new one is the chance for me to use all this military knowledge I've stored up for years. I've fired weapons, rappelled, ridden in an Armored Personnel Carrier, and did some Scuba diving in the East China Sea. It hasn't been boring, and because I write, it never will be.
Now that my Sergeant Major husband is retired, and my sons are grown and towering over their mother, we get to stay in one place.
How average. I love it. When I feel the itch to move every 3 years, I just redecorate.
Well, its time for me to get back to work. Thanks for visiting. Take a look around the site, drop me a note, even read the first chapter of a new novel, if you like. It's out there for you, the reader. I wouldn't be loving my job if you weren't
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July 16, 2011
From the book blurb:
THE MILLIONAIRE'S MARRIAGE BID...
When Alex Donahue won Madison Holt's domestic services at a charity auction, he didn't know he'd need her help to secure the deal of his lifetime. Madison had no illusions about their pretend marriage, but her innocent kisses had this marriage-shy millionaire dreaming about a very different merger...
Alex had never known a female who seemed to care more for who and not what he was. And while his instincts warned him away from a woman meant for marrying, he was drawn to his virginal bride like a moth to flame. Could he convince his wife-for-hire to take on the role for a lifetime?
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This was another sweet and lovely book by Amy Fetzer. I like the way she shows how her heroes and heroines fall in love with each other - not only in this book, but in all the other books by her that I've read so far. There's always the required initial sexual attraction between them, of course, but they actually talk and get to know each other before jumping into bed. How "refreshing" is that? :)
I adored Alex, but Madison was a little too good to be true. Anyway, aside from that minor "complaint", I had a very good time reading this book and I'm still a fan of Ms. Fetzer's writing style.
THE MILLIONAIRE'S MARRIAGE BID...
When Alex Donahue won Madison Holt's domestic services at a charity auction, he didn't know he'd need her help to secure the deal of his lifetime. Madison had no illusions about their pretend marriage, but her innocent kisses had this marriage-shy millionaire dreaming about a very different merger...
Alex had never known a female who seemed to care more for who and not what he was. And while his instincts warned him away from a woman meant for marrying, he was drawn to his virginal bride like a moth to flame. Could he convince his wife-for-hire to take on the role for a lifetime?
**********
This was another sweet and lovely book by Amy Fetzer. I like the way she shows how her heroes and heroines fall in love with each other - not only in this book, but in all the other books by her that I've read so far. There's always the required initial sexual attraction between them, of course, but they actually talk and get to know each other before jumping into bed. How "refreshing" is that? :)
I adored Alex, but Madison was a little too good to be true. Anyway, aside from that minor "complaint", I had a very good time reading this book and I'm still a fan of Ms. Fetzer's writing style.
February 13, 2017
Leído el 30/05/2010
HECHA PARA EL AMOR
RESUMEN: Cuando Alexander Donahue ganó los servicios domésticos de Madison Holt en una subasta de caridad no sabía que necesitaría su ayuda para garantizar el negocio de su vida.
Madison no se hizo ilusiones cuando él le propuso un matrimonio fingido, pero sus besos inocentes hicieron que aquel soltero empedernido empezara a soñar en otra fusión diferente...
Alex nunca había conocido a una mujer más interesada por él que por sus millones. Y aunque sus instintos lo advertían de que se apartara de ella, se sentía atraído irremisiblemente hacia aquella novia virginal.
HECHA PARA EL AMOR
RESUMEN: Cuando Alexander Donahue ganó los servicios domésticos de Madison Holt en una subasta de caridad no sabía que necesitaría su ayuda para garantizar el negocio de su vida.
Madison no se hizo ilusiones cuando él le propuso un matrimonio fingido, pero sus besos inocentes hicieron que aquel soltero empedernido empezara a soñar en otra fusión diferente...
Alex nunca había conocido a una mujer más interesada por él que por sus millones. Y aunque sus instintos lo advertían de que se apartara de ella, se sentía atraído irremisiblemente hacia aquella novia virginal.
September 2, 2012
loved this one...first three chapters are wonderful,then it goes a bit predictable for pretend marriage novels but improves ... Nice hero ,like a boy with a new toy ,there are no other men or women just circumstances and different lifestyles!
September 13, 2022
I enjoy this author's books.
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March 13, 2022Inoccent in face good strong man...Going going wed lovely novel...
August 18, 2010
HELL YEAH!
March 24, 2015
Ella es una Genia! Amo el tipo de mujer fuerte y que responde con rapidez!:D
Me gusto mucho la historia,bastante original..
Me gusto mucho la historia,bastante original..
June 5, 2023
Una historia muy dulce
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