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About Marianne Rice
Marianne Rice writes contemporary romantic fiction set in small New England towns. She loves high heels, reading romance, scarfing down dark chocolate, gulping wine, and Chris Hemsworth. Oh, and her husband and three children. You can follow her all over social media, and keep up to tabs with her latest releases on her website: www.mariannerice.com
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COMING OCTOBER 15, 2021
It might not be the story of the century, but it’s her biggest headline yet.
Investigative reporter Liberty Johnson has one more case to crack before being guaranteed her own weekly feature on the local nightly news. The only thing coming between her and the promotion is figuring out the identity of Maine’s Secret Santa.
She’s narrowed down the possibilities, and the last on her short list is Sawyer Campbell, th7 months ago Read more -
Blog postI'm so excited to share with you my NEW series, Band of Sisters. The series centers on four women who met while enlisting in the Army over ten years ago. Each book is a stand alone and ends with a HEA.
Ten Million Fireflies, the first book, is out now! I hope you enjoy the small town contemporary romance series. She wants to make up for her lonely past by doing something good for children. He wants to forget his past and stay the loner that he is.
She’s Brook1 year ago Read more -
Blog postAs I sit here in my empty classroom waiting (and hoping) for students to return next Monday, I can’t help but think about that first week of school 19 years ago.
I was monitoring study hall and a student (who was a habitual hall walker) asked to go to the library. Fifteen minutes later, he came back to interrupt my quiet class to tell us a plane crashed into a building in NYC.
I remember rolling my eyes at this disruption. I hoped the people in the small private plane,2 years ago Read more -
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Blog postTo get focused on my work, whether it be school, writing, chores, projects, etc., I first take the time (but not too much) to do those things that always distract me. I set a time limit (varies depending on the day) to scroll through Instagram, Facebook, check my email, and then I get to work. I'll also reward myself with breaks, especially when I'm writing.
After an hour or XXX number of words, I'll allow myself 15 minutes on social media. Or after I clean one room in the house (o2 years ago Read more -
Blog postWhether you're an established author with an agent and a publishing house, or you're just starting out in your writing career, the writing and editing process is daunting. Not "can be" daunting. It IS. It may get easier in some ways, but in others it becomes more complex. There are a bazillion resources out there for writers, but that can be overwhelming as well.
I love this course, Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-by-Step Plan to Making Your Novels Publishable, becaus2 years ago Read more -
Blog postIt's incredibly bitter sweet to publish this book. I've been writing my Well Paired series for the past four years, and now it's come to an end. While each of the seven books in the series is a standalone, the minor characters in one book end up getting their own love story later on. And once that story is told, the couple pops back up in the rest of the series.
If you're like me, you've fallen in love with Crystal Cove, the little coastal town in Maine, and all of the people2 years ago Read more -
Blog postIf you're in the same boat I'm in, you're spending more time at home these days (whether by choice or not). Some days I think, "I'm going to do this project today!" And then...I don't. I'm still working but it's not as time consuming. I've been using this extra time to work on my fitness goals, and it's going really well. (YAY!) But there's another life changing goal I'm working toward that many of you tackled decades ago.
I'm only four days into this but I hope to keep it2 years ago Read more -
Blog postIt's here! Mia and Ryan's story is here!! You met Mia in At First Blush, the first book in my Well Paired series, and have seen her in every book since. Her spunk and sass have been super fun to write, but what man could actually get her to settle down?
Welcome FBI agent Ryan Thorne. You met him in Lily and Ty's story, What Makes Us Stronger. When I wrote that book, I had no idea Thorne would have his own book, but many readers were mesmerized by his quiet demeanor and wanted to2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI see these surveys on Facebook all the time and enjoy reading them about my friends, but rarely complete them myself. I'm in the middle of my NaNoWriMo challenge this month and figured, why the heck not complete a survey and write a blog post? It's procrastination at its best. Here are 24 questions for grown ups.
1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
My mortgage. It's the bill that NEVER ends!
2. When was the last time you had a romantic dinner?&nbs3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI had the pleasure of spending this weekend with the most fabulous readers! The Fall in Love With New England Romance Reader Retreat is by far my favorite event to attend. Not only are the authors generous with their gifts and time, but the readers, they're AMAZING! I was blown away with their handmade and thoughtful gifts (totally unexpected!). This year it was held at the Holiday Inn in Nashua, NH. We kicked off the event with a "Charming Meet and Greet" where readers mingled w3 years ago Read more
Titles By Marianne Rice
Nearly a year ago, Army medic Skylar spent fifteen insanely glorious minutes with a sexy stranger in the back of his bar. And then again in his supply closet. With her random hook-up comes major consequences and responsibilities. Needing the support of her best friends, she heads to Maine to re-evaluate her future.
Since receiving the devastating news that put his wild and crazy adventures to a screeching halt, Nick Pierce’s life has been tame, too tame. Until a gorgeous redhead walks into his bar and captivates him with her sense of humor and sharp wit. Skylar sparks the light that dimmed two years ago, and he isn’t about to let her slip away. He wants her. Bad. Only she doesn’t seem interested in him. At least, not what he’s interested in. Kissing. Touching. Bedroom sports. With every push she gives, he only wants her more.
Nick’s sense of humor and devilish good looks are too hard to resist. Skylar agrees to one date, and then another. He makes her feel protected, cherished, desired. But she’s afraid to get too close. Her life and her career are in Virginia.
But it’s not geography that will tear them apart. It’s secrets. Hers and his.
When Noah Donner steps into April Johnson’s veterinary clinic a few days after Christmas in need of someone to adopt his ailing grandfather’s schnauzer, there is no way she can say no to those blue-green eyes and Captain America shoulders. Noah’s, not the pooch’s, although little Pookie’s eyes have her in a puddle, too. And it’s just her luck that the kind-hearted soldier is being deployed in a few weeks.
Noah is overwhelmed with gratitude when he learns April is visiting his grandfather while he’s away. And when the letters and care packages start arriving, Noah can’t help the feelings that grow for her. When he returns for the holidays and sees April in person, he gets to witness her generosity and smiles firsthand. She’s even more beautiful--inside and out--in person than she is in her letters. But has he misinterpreted her acts of kindness or could there be something more between them than peppermints and packages?
Needing steadiness in her life and in a relationship, Maggie O’Fallon only dates men with normal 9-5 jobs. But when Graham walks into her office and flashes his charming steel-blue eyes at her, she's at a loss for words. Torn between her ethics and the pull at her heart, she asks Graham to see a different therapist so they can explore the chemistry building up between them. He has everything she’s been looking for… except stability.
When a private investigator produces pictures of the two of them together and threatens to discredit not only Graham, but Maggie’s practice as well, he must decide if he’s going to fight, or take flight, as is his usual pattern.
Battling a lawsuit on land, and his heart in flight, Graham realizes he could lose her forever and must decide what’s more important: the life he thought he wanted, or Maggie.
Trying to make ends meet as an understudy in the town play isn’t enough to keep Jocelyn fed and a roof over her head. She doesn’t like handouts but the police officer with shoulders that could compete with Captain America and the kindest eyes she’d ever seen leaves her no choice but to go with him to his family’s home. She’s instantly greeted with warmth from his parents, brother, and sisters, and before the meal is over, she believes in miracles.
Their newfound friendship turns quickly to something more, only Jocelyn doesn’t plan on staying in Maine for very long. Her lifelong dream is to star on Broadway and Patrick has no desire to leave his small town. Will her dreams and his stubbornness get in the way of their relationship? They’ll need a Christmas miracle to help them find their happily ever after.
Noel loves everything about it. From the decorating, to the music, and the baking. While visiting her parents in their farmhouse nestled in the Maine woods in preparation for the holiday, she finds herself alone when the power goes out. But when she finds a stranger and his little boy stranded next to the road, she follows her intuition and offers them shelter until they can figure out how to restore the power.
All Ian wants to do was take his son to see Santa. Now he’s stuck with a Christmas enthusiast in a farmhouse decorated with smiling faces on family pictures. But as Ian spends more and more time with Noel, he’s reminded of what the true spirit of Christmas is all about.
Family, joy, kindness…and love.
It might not be the story of the century, but it’s her biggest headline yet.
Investigative reporter Liberty Johnson has one more case to crack before being guaranteed her own weekly feature on the local nightly news. The only thing coming between her and the promotion is figuring out the identity of Maine’s Secret Santa.
She’s narrowed down the possibilities, and the last on her short list is Sawyer Campbell, the co-owner of a Fortune 500 tech company. Her first meeting with him leaves her weak in her knees, but his lack of interest in Christmas tells her he definitely isn’t the man she’s been looking for.
There’s no denying the sparks between them, and Sawyer’s charm has her juggling her time between him and her work. If she isn’t careful, he’ll have her career-focused heart before she has a chance to cue her mic.
As Christmas approaches and her promotion on the line, Liberty must decide if she’s going to follow her lead or follow her heart.
Trying to take care of her son the best she can, the single mother returns to the town close to her heart to run a local inn. Ellie knows old memories will haunt her, but the last thing she expects to find on her doorstep is the man who abandoned her when she needed him the most.
Angry at the war, the world, and himself, Colton Riley’s homecoming isn’t a pleasant one…
Being medically discharged from the Marines is one of many disappointments Colton has suffered over the years. A decade ago, he lost a chunk of his heart when the love of his life betrayed him. A year ago he lost his leg. Now, half the man he once was, Colton tries to put back the pieces of his life by accepting a construction project at the local inn, but he didn’t count on finding Ellie standing on the front porch.
The more time they spend together, the more they realize the love they shared years ago hasn’t died…
Even though Ellie is still hurt and angry, she knows her heart belongs to Colton. It’s not easy letting go of the past, especially with the secret she’s hiding from everyone. But when an illness puts her little boy’s life in danger, she has no choice but to tell Colton the truth—a truth that threatens to destroy their love once and for all.
With a past spun together in a web of lies, will Colton and Ellie be able to mend their wounded love?
Brady Marshall enjoys his simple life tending to his family’s blueberry farm and minding his own business. As the oldest son, it is his duty to keep their farm running after his father’s death. Now at thirty-six, he’s still living in his childhood bedroom in his mother’s house. It never bothered him until the LeBlancs’ wild child returns to town.
When his mother falls ill and Grace comes to their aid, Brady begins to see another side of the superficial pinup girl he’s never respected or cared for. Somewhere behind her false eyelashes and spiky heels, there’s a caring heart. If only he can get her to see her own value and worth.
As they spend more and more time together, something deeper than friendship forms between them.
But when Brady discovers the secrets she’s keeping go against everything he values, he has to decide if Grace is worth giving his heart to.
Ty Parker knew fear in the Army, but nothing like the panic of seeing smoke billow from Lily’s building. When a dryer fire brings him face to face with the heart-stopping Lily Novak—and her lacy black thong—he can’t deny the chemistry sparking between them.
As their feelings deepen, Lily’s evasiveness reignites the self-doubt Ty has been battling for years. Lily knows her secrets are putting her relationship with Ty at risk, but telling him the truth puts both their lives in danger. She’s just not sure she’s strong enough to sacrifice her heart to keep the man she loves safe from the secrets of her past.
Known as the town tomboy, Alexis Le Blanc enjoys her simple life in Crystal Cove, Maine and devotes all her time to running her family's winery, Coastal Vines. She wants to keep it small and traditional, but her parents have other ideas--hence why they hire some big-shot marketing executive from Napa Valley to rev up business.
When Benito Martelli shows up in her family's tasting room with his slick style and movie star good looks, she's more than stunned to discover he's the man who wined and dined her the night before. Alexis is beyond peeved at his deception in trying to get into her good graces for the sake of making money on her winery. At first, she wants nothing to do with him or his fancy business ideas, but she's pleasantly surprised when they come to a compromise, and even more surprised when she gives in to the sparks between them.
Unfortunately, things don't go quite as planned and Alexis is faced with complications she never could have predicted. Promises and secrets unravel, and she must decide if love and wine are as well paired as she hoped.
When he moves back to Rocky Harbor, Maine, he thinks his life is about to turn predictable…until he meets Mackenzie Pratt. Her smart mouth and quirky attitude make him want to see how wild they can get together.
Mackenzie’s too busy running the local coffee shop and caring for her mom. There’s no time or desire for a real relationship. However, a no-strings and all fun fling with Blake was right up her alley. With his crazy sense of adventure and raw sex appeal, he’s the perfect man to take her mind off her problems.
As their relationship begins to creep from the bedroom and dangerously close to her heart, their casual trysts develop into something more—something neither expected.
But Blake’s former life is full of secrets that threaten their developing relationship. Can Blake keep trouble away from Mackenzie? Or will their playful hearts grow cold when his past comes calling?
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