CHRIS

Not only is Chris a hot-looking construction worker who looks good in ripped jeans and a white T-Shirt, but he’s got a soft spot in his heart for the family he dreams of having.

 Enter Kate McKaye.  She has two sweet young girls that their father wants nothing to do with.  He mails a monthly check and that’s the extent of his connection with them.  It breaks Kate’s heart to know the man who fathered her children wants nothing to do with them.  It also makes her angry and realize the mistake she made marrying him years ago.  She was his eye candy until she got pregnant, and he wanted no part of her or their babies.

 But, this sweet and sexy woman and her two young girls steal Chris’s heart.  For the life of him, he can’t understand why a man would turn his back on such a beautiful woman and his two adorable and sometimes precocious daughters.  He’d give anything to be the man permanently in Kate and her daughter’s lives. 

 There’s only one problem:  Will Kate still love him when she discovers his secret?

Crazy for Kate now available from Samhain Publishing or your favorite book store!

Reviews:

"Humor, romance and family bonds are the building blocks of this freshly written story. McDonough has a winning writing style. Readers won't want to put this one down!" 
 Tanya Kacik, Romantic Times Magazine

"Crazy for Kate is one of the best books I have read in a long time. The romantic tale of Kate and Chris is so sweet yet full of sorrow...  Talk about a romantic, must read."  ~Ruby, Fallen Angel Reviews.

"Crazy for Kate was a delicious read.  It was moving in a way that made me cry till the very end. Bravo!" Gabrielle Channing, Romantic Interludes

"Kelly McDonough took me back to my own high school crushes and loves. She brought tears to my eyes, butterflies to my stomach, and a continuous smile to my face. The emotion and reality of Crazy for Kate is addicting. This book demands attention until the final page has been read, leaving nothing left to be said!"  Cy, Romance Junkies

"McDonough is an excellent story teller."  ~Brenda Ramsbacher, The Romance Studio

"The story of Kate and Chris is the stuff fairytales are made of ... Crazy for Kate is a 100% winner in my opinion, and I think Kelly McDonough is on to something good." Summer Helper, Round Table Reviews

"Thanks to Kelly McDonough happy endings are back in style, and it's about time." Natasha, A Romance Review

JASON

Eliza is an angel sent to earth to help a widowed father, his six-year-old daughter and terminally ill mother.  The assignment is to help this family, and she will be able to be reunited with her own parents in Heaven.  There is just one more thing…

 The Big Guy Upstairs makes it clear that romance is out of the question, and Eliza has no problem with that stipulation… that is until she meets Jason, Angel, and Vera.  As Eliza falls more in love with Jason and his family, she becomes torn as the time she has left dwindles, and the prospect of seeing her family again seems farther in the distance than it had before Jason.  What’s an angel in love to do?

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Reviews:

A delightful tale suitable for any reader and any season. Full-fledged characters, spiritual overtones, and a rapid plot make the novel appealing. Kelly McDonough's imaginative gifts and her ease of writing make the book a joy to read. Everyone will find this one an excellent choice. I am certain that Eliza, her mentor Angel Glory, Jason, Angel and Vera will linger in the reader's mind for quite some time to come. Overall rating: 5 Hearts -- Annie, The Romance Studio

Alright, I am going to admit right now, that this is an absolute tearjerker of a tale; it is also the best story I have read of this kind ever.  A heartwarming, heart wrenching and at the same time heartfelt tale of mixed emotion.  I highly recommend this book to anyone, it is a very inspired and enriching tale of love and support...the book is riveting from the first page to the last with unexpected delights in between, showing us we can face what life throws at us, even death and be okay after all.  This will leave you wondering if there really are angels among us and that our prayers to God might be answered after all, just not the way you expected.  5 cup review   Lainey, Coffee Time Romance                                                   


One word for Kelly McDonough's work is WOW.  This author wrote a wonderful paranormal romance that truthfully made this reviewer cry.  It's so touching and heart felt that any reader would love it.  I fell in love with Eliza for even though she's an angel she is a woman with needs, on of them being love. I empathized with Eliza's pain of losing her parents and the hope of seeing them again but the thought of losing Jason is heartbreaking.  Now Jason is another character I fell in love with for here is a man who is going through a hard time.  He has a little girls to think of but the thought of losing his mother can make even a grown man cry.  This book is highly recommended for this reviewer has never read such a heartwarming and touching romance as is in this book.  Great job Kelly McDonough for creating a romance that shows the true meaning of love and bringing happiness to one family.  5 Angel Review "Recommended Read" Lena C., Fallen Angel                                                                 
 

Wow! Ms. McDonugh has written an absolutely marvelous enchanting holiday tale that bears reading year-round. This reviewer alternately laughed and cried during the reading of this tale and was on tenterhooks trying to figure out just how Ms. McDonough would resolve the conflict presented at the very beginning of the story. Not to worry, though, because the ending was even more satisfying than this reviewer had hoped for. Ms. McDonough has endered her story telling including heavenly visitors most plausible without being sanctimonious or cloying. This story is sweet but has enough spice in it to liven it up. The surprising revelations that come throughout the story make it enthralling as well. Even non-believers may find themselves wondering if these heavenly beings truly exist because Ms. McDonough's storyline is so realistic in its rendition. Jason was an extremely sympathetic character and many readers will find themselves wanting to extend the comfort this wonderful man is in need of.
Bravo, Ms. McDonough, Bravo! Highly recommended! 5 Heart Review -- Leah, Love Romances

Christmas Wishes and Holiday Kisses is charming with its natural, merry plot where an angel aids a family in emotional pain. The characters are honest and pleasing. With a sweet romantic spin, Ms. McDonough writes a splendid though touching story that fully captures the true meaning of celebrating Christmas with family. Pamela Jenewein -- Romance at Heart
 

JONATHAN

Jonathan Trent never expected to lose a bet that he had to turn over one of his successful radio stations to an old rival. However, there was one saving grace: if he married within one month, and stayed married for six months, he could  keep his station. No one would  be the wiser because the bet had an iron-clad agreement that if his rival revealed anything of the bet, he would lose his station to Jonathan.

Enter Kelsey McClaire, one of Jonathan’s new hires. With her beauty and brains, he decides he wants her as his make- believe bride. Kelsey is shocked when Jonathan presents her with such an outrageous sum of money for playing a role. In debt and not immune to Jonathan’s charms, she agrees. Before Kelsey knows it, she’s richer beyond her wildest dreams and quickly falling in love.

Available now from your favorite book store and online from Publish America!

Reviews:

"The author has given such details that the reader will feel the sand beneath their feet, they'll feel the breeze blowing off the ocean, and see the stars shining overhead. This is definitely a book for the keeper shelf." Five angel review.  -- Donna, Fallen Angels


"This is a very interesting story, well-written, and keeps you reading just so you know how it ends." *Reviewer's Choice* -- Wilma Frana, Word Museum

"Make-Believe Bride was a pleasure to read. The first thing I did after finishing the final page was sigh in pleasure. I absolutely adored this book. I will look for more titles by Ms. McDonough." Four coffee cups. -- Sue F. Coffetime Romance

"For a relatively short book, Ms. McDonough manages to make each word, each scene and every interaction count and provides a gratifying tale of romance with no filler or fluff. This reviewer recommends Make-Believe Bride to any reader who enjoys contemporary romances with hints of humor, and would enjoy reading further tales about the Trent family in the future." Four and a half hearts. --Leah, Love Romances

JOSH

Lisa McDonald's life is turned upside down when Lucienda, the rather odd corporate fairy godmother, enters her life.  One minute Lisa's seated at her computer -- the next, she's walking down the aisle in a wedding dress. The groom?  The engaged owner of the company she works for.  Also the man of her dreams.  So how does a twenty-six-year-old virgin compete against a woman used to dealing with wealthy men and their sexual appetites?  Thanks to Lucienda, Lisa stands a chance of getting the real thing:  true love.
 

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Reviews:

"Kelly McDonough is a woman who still believes in fairytales and she can definitely write some of her own. Ms. McDonough's book, Love's Magic Spell, is a beautifully written story of a modern day Cinderella, with a delightful twist. You will fall in love yourself when you read the outstanding romance in this story. Lisa makes the perfect Cinderella, and Josh is everything a woman could want in Prince Charming. But if you think that's all there is to this tale, think again. Serene is a greedy, lying witch, and plans to turn all Lisa's dreams into pumpkins. She makes the wicked stepsisters look like cream puffs. Will she be the end for Lisa and Josh? Will Serene win the day or will Lucienda and all her Fairy Godmother's powers be able to pull another rabbit out of her hat? This is a very tender and romantic love story. I give Love's Magic Spell Five Hearts and recommend it highly. Enjoy!"  Diane Tugman The Romance Studio

Blue Ribbon Rating: 5  "Kelly McDonough has given life to childhood stories, with an adult twist. Love's Magic Spell forced laughter from my mouth, and tears from my eyes. Kelly is full of surprises mixing the right recipe of comedy and romance, and a more than lovable Godmother who fits into her own category quite nicely!!"  Charity Yates  Romance Junkies

5 cups!  "This was a delightfully sweet and entertaining romance. The relationship between Lisa and Josh is wonderful to watch develop. Even though the premise of this story is fantasy, the relationship and personalities between Lisa and Josh were realistic enough to be believable. This is a keeper that I will enjoy again and again in the future."  Karenne, Coffeetime Romance
 

MICHAEL

Forbidden love. The minute Father Michael laid eyes on Kathleen, he felt something he shouldn't. Extremely rugged and good-looking, he's used to women's advances. But, he's never felt anything for any woman... until Kathleen. He finds himself in love with the woman of his dreams. Should he risk exposing his feelings? Or, should he stay committed to God?
 

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Reviews:

"Twist of Faith is so beautifully written...  This was a very good book and highly recommended. I was stuck in this book from beginning to end."  ~Ruby, Fallen Angel Reviews

"This reviewer found Twist of Faith to be an absorbing, well-written story that explores how even a priest needs companionship and love after taking the vows and devoting himself to God.  The author has done a wonderful job in depicting this age-old problem and one man's solution.  This is a heartwarming, inspirational love story.  Especially touching are the scenes where Kathleen is trying to find a way to help save her children from a father whom they know does not love them.  So sad are the insights of Kathleen's children. Kathleen is a believable and awesome character. Ms. McDonough has penned Father Michael perfectly."  ~Penny, Love Romances

"Kelly McDonough writes life into her characters as they try to better their lives and the lives of others. Twist of Faith brings two unlikely people together that must make sacrifices if they want to be together. Kelly proves that love is worth the effort and will grow stronger even if you try to deny it."  Cy, Romance Junkies

"Twist of Faith was in a word, remarkable. Ms. McDonough did a magnificent job as this was a difficult story and it had to be handled just right."  Sharyn McGinty, In the Library Reviews