Jayne Doxtater had a fulfilling career in aesthetics, two wonderful children, and a loving marriage with the man she was sure was her true soulmate, Rick. But when she finds a box in the closet of their cozy ranch home that’s full of women’s lingerie, she is stunned. Is he having an affair?  

Rick, a handsome and accomplished athlete, at first insists he just enjoys cross-dressing; he even encourages her to “play dress up” with him. However, after some confusing times and too many secrets, the other stiletto drops: Rick is transgender, and begins the process to transition to living openly as a woman. But is their close-knit rural community ready to meet Ricci? And what about Jayne? 

This emotional pilgrimage takes us from beautiful British Columbia’s West Kootenay region to Australia, Vancouver, Montana, Whistler, and back again, as Jayne struggles to come to terms with the new parameters of her relationship. Simultaneously navigating unfamiliar experiences and trying to protect those she loves, Jayne starts to lose herself, even as Ricci finds her own way. The Box in the Closet is the true story of a woman suffering her own unusual form of loss; it’s a love story, and a journey through pain and grief to find healing and peace

Four of Arietta's best loved springtime set stories, collected in one volume!

This collection contains:

A Diamond for a Duke
The Duke of Blackwater has been left bitter by past betrayals, but when he meets the kind-hearted Lady Camellia, he begins to see some things differently. Lady Camellia, however, has her own secrets to keep, and when blackmail is added to the mix, everything is at risk, and it is only love which can heal the past.

Her Passionate Duke
The Duke of Grantsham is far more than he seems, but he cannot risk exposing the truth. Lady Linnet Quinton hopes to make a match which will improve her family’s situation, though a Duke seems reaching too far. When a charitable cause brings them together, they each discover the unexpected - including how effective a fire poker can be, at foiling a plot to kill. Will love triumph? or will the enemy overcome them?

Her Determined Duke
Lady Elizabeth Chartwell was betrayed by the man she believed the love of her life, and has hidden from society since. When her sister convinces her to come to London for the Season, the last person she expects to meet is the man she has never forgiven. The Duke of Blackstone has been forced to change by taking on the responsibilities of the title - and wonders how he might ever make amends for the past. But when a stolen kiss changes everything, he has no choice but to act - or lose the love of his life.

Her Generous Duke
The Duke of Birkchester needs a wife - but loathes the society ladies and their greed and social climbing - so when he meets someone who seems simple and utterly genuine, he immediately decides to marry her. Lady Hope Spencer needs to marry, to save her family from penury. But when she begins to love the man who might marry her, she cannot bear the thought that it might only be about money. Misunderstandings and deceptions almost tear them apart - can they each discover the truth in time to save their love?

Over the Broad Earth presents a sweeping fantasy tale of the eternal struggle between Angels and Demons. This imaginative tale tracks the continuing contest of two Celestial brothers, God and Satan, who, by ancient decree, can only unleash their sibling rivalry when human beings engage in combat.

The citizens of both Heaven and Hell endure all the emotions and circumstances of the humans they routinely inhabit, love, valor, passion, treachery, bravery, and heartache. Readers will follow the exploits of two of the greatest “eternal” warriors of the ages: Lord Zinc II (Heaven) and Schizophrenia "Schitz" Incenderos Nervosa (Hell). The rivals battle one another throughout history from the struggle between the Babylonians and Assyrians in the desert through and beyond the teeming jungles of Southeast Asia.

Along the way, these intrepid fighters interact with a host of characters (Moses, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and more), friends, fiends, and lovers. Displaying the same traits of compassion and selfishness known to all of Creation, Schitz and Zinc lead their soldiers – and try to stay alive

Five of Arietta’s delightful Spring and Valentine’s Day related stories, collected into one volume, to keep you reading until summer arrives!
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This collection contains:

Giving a Heart of Lace
What starts as a desperate measure to survive leads Lady Serafine Parkington to a Valentine’s Day she will never forget.

Being Lady Harriet’s Hero
Investigating the contents of her neighbour’s newly acquired mansion seemed like a wonderful way to get closer to him - but Lady Harriet finds herself falling into a traitor’s trap, rather than Lord Geoffrey’s arms. Can Lord Geoffrey save her before it’s too late?

Loving the Bitter Baron
Gerald, Lord Tillingford, cannot allow any woman to get close to him - for he knows that his experiences during the war have left him a monster, but Lady Alyse Barrington is determined to get past his frosty exterior, and discover the man beneath. That quest leads her into terrible danger. Can Lord Tillingford prevent his past from destroying his future?

Falling for the Earl
Widow, Mrs Jane Canfield, never expected to find new love by falling into a field of spring flowers... and solving the mystery of an Earl’s missing son.

Restoring the Earl’s Honour
When two people who have every reason to hate each other come face to face, they discover that nothing is as they had believed. Can they, together, right the wrongs of the past?

Over on Page Turner Awards, we have an aspiring writer who would love to get your feedback on her story.

Theodora Scott has written 'Heart, Beats and Sympathetic Vibrations' and is asking readers to please read her first ten pages and give her comments.

We'd appreciate it if you can do this soon because Theodora would like to use your constructive feedback to rework her Writing Award submission before the judges get to it.

You can read it by clicking below and then leave her a comment underneath the submission.

Inherits a small fortune from his late father’s business investments after he is found dead floating face down in a large vat of beer accompanied by two scantily-dressed Polish pole dancers and their three performing sheep Brittany, Lulu, and Michaela.
Before Sid has a chance to enjoy this unexpected windfall, however, he is abducted by a group of thieving alcoholic aliens who have been bumping and burping their way across the universe while on the run from the Intergalactic Police in a stolen spaceship.

Their young engineer, Harry – a nice guy who is newly appointed after the gung-ho, trigger-happy captain shot his boss – has, thankfully, devised a plan to put everything right. His idea is to hide on the Moon and send shuttles down to Earth to drop off and repackage their waste as a particular toxic tipple, and re-stock up on booze. What could possibly go wrong?

It’s up to Sid, if he can escape his captors, along with a retired policeman and landlord to save the day. While the aliens have close encounters of the blurred kind, our unlikely heroes will need excessive good luck, a strong stomach, and a sense of humour for everything that’s coming their way.

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