In this book Ron Austin recounts the "three acts" of his remarkable life. Act I finds him in Hollywood, in love with his young wife -- and with show business. As he becomes a successful screenwriter and TV producer, he works with a galaxy of stars, from Charlie Chaplin to the cast of Charlie's Angels. In Act II Austin grapples with the ups and downs of his career and sets out on a new spiritual path: at the age of fifty, with the support of his Jewish wife, he converts from atheism to the Catholic faith. In Act III he explores his deepest concern -- how Jews and Catholics can find common ground. Star-Crossed offers a candid, compelling look at Austin's wide-ranging life journey, as rich with stories about Hollywood's golden past as it is with ideas about how Christians and Jews can build an enduring relationship in the future.

Why rely on fate when you can rewrite the stars? In this sparkling romantic comedy, one woman decides to tinker with the horoscopes of the man of her dreams. “A bright, brilliant, joyful love story.”—Josie Silver, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE When childhood sweethearts Justine (Sagittarius and serious skeptic) and Nick (Aquarius and true believer) bump into each other as adults, a life-changing love affair seems inevitable. To Justine, anyway. Especially when she learns Nick is an astrological devotee, whose decisions are guided by the stars, and more specifically, by the horoscopes in his favorite magazine. The same magazine Justine happens to write for. As Nick continues to not fall headlong in love with her, Justine decides to take Nick’s horoscope, and Fate itself, into her own hands. But, of course, Nick is not the only Aquarius making important life choices according to what is written in the stars. Charting the ripple effects of Justine’s astrological meddling, Star-Crossed is a delicious, intelligent, and affecting love story about friendship, chance, and how we all navigate the kinds of choices that are hard to face alone. Praise for Star-Crossed “Swoon-worthy . . . a smart, sweet love story about friendship, destiny, and the power of choice.”―Bustle “[A] juicy romance novel.”―Good Housekeeping “Enchanting . . . this book will capture your attention and keep you entertained from the first page to the last.”—BuzzFeed “This cleverly structured first outing from the pseudonymous Darke will appeal to fans of romantic comedy, astrology, and chaos. Utterly charming and ripe for development as a film.”―Booklist “Winning . . . Unpretentious, well-drawn characters and the fresh twist on the childhood sweethearts reunited setup make this perfect for fans of romantic comedies.”―Publishers Weekly “Darke creates a world of stargazers whose destinies eventually collide. . . . Funny and enticing.”―Library Journal

Donna Archer and Sean McBryde are amazed at how comfortable they feel with each other, even though they are complete strangers when they meet in the Atlanta International Airport. When Donna and Sean touch, the sleeping spirits of Ian and Arianna, ill-fated lovers from 14th century Scotland, are awakened. Just before the couple was killed for their illicit love affair, Arianna wove a Celtic binding spell so that their love would never die... and one day they would be together again. Follow Donna and Sean as they live out the fate of Ian and Arianna, experiencing the dramatic twists and turns of an epic love story. Will Donna and Sean fulfill the Celtic destiny, foretold seven-hundred years ago? Deborah J. Higgins lives in Alliance, Alabama, where she worked for the Jefferson County school system for twenty-nine years. She is writing her next book, the story of a Native American young female Captain in the U.S. Army, Serafina Stillwater. Ms. Higgins is grateful for the support and love of her husband, Jamie; her sister Kim Spain, who helped proofread Star Crossed; her mother Helen Dickey; and her cousin Stephanie Harper. http: //SBPRA.com/DeborahJHiggins

The first novel in a sizzling new series about a public relations firm, the stars they represent, and everything they’d rather keep private. He said . . . She said. Publicist Wendy Mann has always competed hotly with her rival Daniel Blackstone, but this time they’re headed for a collision. Wendy’s job is on the line if she doesn’t save the image of a spoiled young starlet who’s posting provocative pictures of herself all over the Internet in a snarky attempt at revenge on her former boyfriend. Daniel is representing the ex, a onetime teen heartthrob who never grew up. With the feuding Hollywood pair scheduled to appear on the same Las Vegas awards show, Daniel and Wendy are determined to do whatever it takes to defend their own clients. Unfortunately, the chemistry between Wendy and Daniel is even more explosive than that of their Hollywood stars. L-O-V-E was always a four-letter word for these two ultra-competitors; they never counted on the scorching heat that erupts between them. But Wendy’s high-gloss exterior hides a dark past—one that’s lurking behind the bright Vegas lights. Their careers are on the line, and so is Wendy’s life. . . .

Haunted in her dreams by the mysterious and exotic man she once worshipped, Lady Ariane arranges to visit Rook Galloway, now sentenced to life on the harshest prison planet in the League. But the beautiful Ariane never suspects that she is soon to become her lover's unwitting pawn in his desperate plot for revenge--and a hostage to his searing passion.

She loves what she can’t have. Can she destroy what she loves? During an attempted invasion by an army of reptilian aliens, Grace Rinehart’s father, an alien-human hybrid, sacrificed his life to save Sedona — ultimately destroying the alien base. But something survived… Now, twenty-five years later, Grace uncovers what was left behind: the prototype for version 2.0 of an alien/human super-soldier. As they grow closer and the sexy soldier’s hidden secrets come spilling out, Grace must face the truth of what the Reptilians have been plotting all along. Can Grace trust her heart, or will her distrust of the past destroy the future she wants so badly? Keywords: Psychic, mind reader, mentalist, UFO, X-Files, UFO conspiracy, government cover-up, alien conspiracy, ufologist, first contact, gray aliens, reptilians, alien super-soldier, human alien romance, Sedona, Arizona, Southern California, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, romantic novels

A collection of heart-warming romance shorts, peopled with quirky, endearing characters. Meet Krish. He is enamoured of Niru, who runs a support group for the heartbroken. The only hitch? He’s never had his heart broken ever. Enter Shweta whose ex-boyfriend is tying the knot. And she’s down in the dumps. And then, she runs into his tall dark handsome stranger, and realises attending her ex’s wedding might not be such a bad idea, after all. Meera and Ayaan are madly in love with each other. Alas, Ayaan comes from the wrong side of the tracks. And then, a decade later, they bump into each other on a flight. In a period piece set in Bengal, Naren and Binodini start off as teacher and student, before falling in love. But he comes from a humble background and she’s soon to be the Zamindar’s wife. A historical romance wherein a painter falls in love with his muse. With the help of a crafty astrologer, the lovers hatch a daring plan. Will it succeed or will it end in heartbreak and worse?