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If you enjoy women's romance fiction, I can recommend
several titles authored by yours truly.
February has been designated the month for Love, and so it seems fitting that my two most recent publlished novels have February release dates. Unlikely Dad was published in February 2005, and A House Divided will hit the shelves in February 2006. Please scroll down to take a look at the book covers and learn about the captivating characters in these stories who discover the joys and trials of Cupid's arrow. For a complete list of all my books, be sure to check out the "books" link at the bottom of this webpage. All my titles can be ordered at Amazon. com, Barnes & Noble.com, and other popular Internet bookstores. I'm always thrilled to hear from my readers, so please don't hesitate to contact me via the e-mail link below.
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about my books, I'd also like to introduce you face-to-face to my family.
My husband and two sons are the light of my life. What a joy to be surrounded by these three handsome men. No wonder I chose to write romance novels!
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An Unlikely Dad
by Sydell Voeller
Avalon Books
February 2005
ISBN#0-8034-9703-2
Rachel Dillion treasures living in the small town where she raises her young son Michael and owns a bed and breakfast.
She feels content knowing that the B&B is a wonderful way to give back to her community and that small-town life affords Michael some much needed security.
Because of Rachel’s divorce from his father, Michael has suffered emotionally and is failing in school.
Chad Merrick, Rachel’s old boyfriend, returns home to help his mother sell her property. Once again, Rachel is powerfully attracted to Chad, yet she is also cautious.
Chad is a renowned international wildlife photographer who loves wide open spaces. She can’t imagine that he would ever settle for the humdrum small-town life.
She’s convinced, as Chad is, that his visit is temporary.
Chad begins tutoring Michael and soon fills in as his dad for a community Boy Scout project. While Rachel is grateful for Chad’s help, her caution meters skyrocket.
Before she knows it, Michael has become too attached to Chad. Can Rachel protect her son from further hurt and abandonment?
And most of all, can she allow herself to fall in love with Chad-this time forever?
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A House Divided
by Sydell Voeller
Five Star Romance
ISBN#1-59414-435-4
February 2006
Rebecca Lorenzo, the young widow of a Hollywood actor who was killed by a crazed fan, is struggling to raise their young daughter, Wendy.
Rebecca is embittered that God allowed her precious husband to die. She has turned her back on Him. Rebecca and Wendy move from L.A. to Rebecca's hometown on the Oregon coast.
Due to a miscommunication, Rebecca mistakenly believes she can buy a Victorian house there. She hopes to cocoon herself in the security of her "safe" hometown.
Rebecca meets the handsome, enigmatic homeowner, Mark Simons, and learns of his plans to tear down the house.
Mark, a psychiatrist, is attempting to raise money to build a halfway house on the property, and he is admittedly a workaholic.
He believes this project is God's will for him. Mark refuses to budge when Rebecca approaches him about selling the house.
As Rebecca and Mark struggle to battle their individual demons from the past, they also struggle to resist their growing love for each other.
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Summer Magic
by Sydell
Voeller
ISBN 0-7599-4448-2
Published July 2004
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When her fiance' calls off their engagement, veterinarian assistant Lisa Prentice joins the circus in hopes of escaping the everyday grind. But life under the big top isn't quite what she expected. None of the veterinarian's former assistants managed to please their short-tempered boss, and Lisa fears that her days are numbered, too. |
 Reviews
for SUMMER MAGIC
"This breezy romance follows Lisa Prentice, a veterinarian assistant, as she begins her new job traveling with the Jessell and Stern Circus. She is interested in continuing the care of an Arabian horse named Ebony that she helped to save while the circus was on a layover in New York. Of course, she has other reasons for "running away with the circus". Her fiance', a prominent lawyer, has recently dumped her for another attorney. Lisa wants to heal by concentrating on her career. Enter Michael Figaro, the star aerialist with the circus and the son of the circus owner. Immediately, there are sparks between the two. However, Michael also has a jealous twin, a trapeze artist named Claudette, and Rita, the pretty aerialist who would like his attention. When Claudette begins to fall in the ring, Michael begins to spend more time with Rita, training her for Claudette's position. Will romance blossom between the two, or will his love for Lisa prevail?
This book is an example of the perfect romance. I enjoyed Ms. Voeller's ability to switch between the point of views of Lisa and Michael. I felt I knew all the characters very well. There were a few side plots beyond Lisa and Michael's romance, and I found that they only enhanced the feeling of the story. This is a great story to read in one sitting and spend a few hours swept away in the magic of the circus."
- Bethany Payne, Round Table Reviews
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Her Sister's Keeper
by Sydell Voeller
ISBN 0-7599-3695-5
Published March 2004
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Logan Corbett, registered nurse,
suddenly becomes the guardian of her 10-year-old sister, Kim. A former
prizewinning gymnast, the girl was seriously injured in the same plane
accident that killed their parents. Logan admits she's overly protective
of Kim, but only wants what she thinks is best for her. Dr. Zachary Dellinger,
a pediatrician at the hospital where Logan works, suggests that Kim should
attend a summer camp for children with special needs. Logan agrees, but
on one condition--that she will volunteer to be the camp nurse so she can
keep a close eye on Kim. Under starlit skies and breezy summer days, Logan
struggles with her growing attraction to the handsome pediatrician--all
the while, battling the urge to hold on too tightly to Kim. Will Logan
ever be able to let go enough to allow love into both their lives? |
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for HER SISTER'S KEEPER MAGIC
"Her Sister's Keeper is a wonderful story of sisterly love and devotion. Delightfully written characters are a key part of this believable and enticing tale...a hightly recommended read for contemporary romance readers..."
-Penny, Fallen Angel Reviews
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THE FISHERMAN'S
DAUGHTER
by Sydell Voeller
ISBN 0-7599-0804-4
Published January 2002
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Psychology professor Vanessa Paris
receives word that her father has disappeared from his fishing boat in
Puget Sound and rushes to her childhood home in the San Juan Islands to
try to help find him. Tragedy has been no stranger to Vanessa--years ago
her mother died and more recently, her brother. The possibility of losing
her father now is almost too much to bear.
But when Vanessa arrives at
the family owned tourist lodge, she meets Lowell Maxwell, who offers to
help her search for her father. Back in high school, Vanessa harbored a
secret, unrequited crush on Lowell. Now, he's a tough, jaded cop on leave
from L.A., working for her father as a carpenter on a temporary basis,
and even more dangerously appealing.
Vanessa and Lowell are like sunshine
and darkness. Despite her losses, she focuses on positive action and the
good in people. Lowell, however, chases down the bad guys, flirts with
danger, sometimes even death--and he's determined he'll soon return to
the force in L.A.
Is there still a chance of
finding Vanessa's father alive and well? Can she take a chance on loving
Lowell, risking the possibility of his dying too? And what is the dark
secret that has driven him back home, a secret that has convinced him there's
no longer any room in his heart for love?
 Read
an excerpt from The Fisherman's Daughter
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| Reviews
for THE FISHERMAN'S DAUGHTER
"Sydell Voeller has a magic
touch with description. I could almost feel the sea spray misting
my face as Vanessa Paris sailed across Puget Sound and hear the splash
of water as the crab pots were hauled in and the day's catch tallied.
Oh, yes, and the rustic mailboxes with wild blackberries growing nearby.
What a lovely place to live. And I got to visit there for a while."
- Kathy Ishcomer, Under
the Covers Book Reviews
"A romantic suspense that
does a good job keeping the reader guessing who did it. Fisherman's
Daughter has opened my eyes to a whole new avenue of fresh romance stories.
I know I'll try another and I highly recommend all readers do too." - WCRG
on AOL Reviewer Board
"Ms. Voeller has chosen a
great setting for her book, and takes the reader there with her knack for
subtle details. I could easily picture the wild and rugged Tawanya Island
and the eclectic assortment of people who inhabit it."
- Rhapsody Magazine
"The mystery surrounding
Vanessa's father's disappearance was nicely done. Author Voeller set up
why and whodunits very neatly. Suspense, tension, and then resolution followed
each other right on cue."
- Teri Dohmen, Crescent
Blues Book Reviews
"I read The Fisherman's Daughter
in one sitting. It was a page turner for sure. The unexpected mix of heated
romance and heart-wrenching intrigue made for an unforgettable e-book that
I would recommend to any romance afficionado. Reunited friends Vanessa
Paris and Lowell Maxwell have the perfect amount of tension between them
that is only augmented by the disappearance of Vanessa's father. Set in
Puget Sound, the beautiful description of this seaside town will have you
longing for salty air and sunset sailing. This is definitely a must read."
- Trinch Books
"Sydell Voeller has created
a sweet romance full of passion and mystery. Ms. Voeller is a talented
author and I look forward to reading her future works."
- Sadonna Grandstaff,
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