Monstrum
Authors: Ann Christopher
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© Copyright 2013 by Sally Young Moore writing as Ann Christopher
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Publishing History
Blue Iris Press/Paperback edition/April 2014
Blue Iris Press/eBook edition/April 2014
ISBN-13: 978-0-9910664-2-1
ISBN-10: 0991066421
Published & Released in the United States of America
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ANN CHRISTOPHER
AND HER NOVELS:
“Christopher gets it right every time. Emotional, page-turning reads and characters that stay with you long after you close the book.”
~ Lori Foster, New York Times Bestselling Author
“Ann Christopher's gift with words will leave you captivated and breathless.”
~ Brenda Jackson, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
“Ann Christopher's
Trouble
delivers a scorching, chain-reaction of relationship chemistry that leaves readers breathless!”
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“Christopher has a gift for storytelling...”
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Trouble
“TOP PICK! [A] brilliant and tasteful novel about love, tragedy, heartbreak and forgiveness. The author delves deep into her characters, and this touching story will have readers looking into themselves and reexamining the way they react to those around them.”
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“TOP PICK!
Just About Sex
is an exceptional story! Ann Christopher uses comedy to smooth over what could be uncomfortable topics. Her characters are colorful, well rounded and often inspirational⦔
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Just About Sex
“TOP PICK!
Tender Secrets
is a riveting story of family drama, betrayal and revenge. Well-written with fascinating characters, situations and a spellbinding mystery, Ann Christopher's book displays her awesome storytelling ability.”
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Tender Secrets
“TOP PICK! The heroine's turmoil in dealing with a secret from her past and her love for her best friend is so intense it may well bring you to tears.”
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Road to Seduction
“TOP PICK! Scorching-hot love scenes, an intimate look at the campaign press, the heartbreak of Alzheimer's and the fishbowl existence of a political figure make this story a keeper!”
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Campaign for Seduction
“TOP PICK! Christopher takes a seemingly unredeemable rascal and transforms him into a hero readers will cheer for. Sometimes heart wrenching, this story of redemption is masterfully done.
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Redemption's Kiss
“A unique storyline presented in a romantic backdrop makes this a page-turner.”â¨
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Seduced On The Red Carpet
“Tough men find their soft spots for smart, beautiful women in Christopher's exciting romantic thriller⦠Rough romance interleaves smoothly with bloody, lethal confrontation en route to a thrilling conclusion.”â¨
~ Publisher's Weekly on
Deadly Pursuit
“This is a thrilling, taut drama with a classic on-the-run adventure, a noble hero, a smart heroine and a villain with no redeeming social values. There's enough material here for at least one more book and that's a good thing as readers will be looking forward to the next installment.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Deadly Pursuit
“This novel hits all the right romantic notes.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
The Surgeon's Secret Baby
“TOP PICK! Christopher does not disappoint in her second DEA thriller. There's no shortage of heart-stopping action and explosive encounters. âPage-turner' is definitely an apt description for this story because the surprises just keep
on coming.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Deadly Desires
“The chemistry between the leads will thrill readers.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Sinful Attraction
“Touching and fiery.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Sinful Seduction
“TOP PICK! Scorching-hot love scenes, an intimate look at the campaign press, the heartbreak of Alzheimer's and the fishbowl existence of a political figure make this story a keeper!”
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Campaign for Seduction
“TOP PICK! Christopher takes a seemingly unredeemable rascal and transforms him into a hero readers will cheer for. Sometimes heart wrenching, this story of redemption is masterfully done.
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Redemption's Kiss
“A unique storyline presented in a romantic backdrop makes this a page-turner.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Seduced On The Red Carpet
“Tough men find their soft spots for smart, beautiful women in Christopher's exciting romantic thriller⦠Rough romance interleaves smoothly with bloody, lethal confrontation en route to a thrilling conclusion.”â¨
~ Publisher's Weekly on
Deadly Pursuit
“This is a thrilling, taut drama with a classic on-the-run adventure, a noble hero, a smart heroine and a villain with no redeeming social values. There's enough material here for at least one more book and that's a good thing as readers will be looking forward to the next installment.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Deadly Pursuit
“This novel hits all the right romantic notes.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
The Surgeon's Secret Baby
“TOP PICK! Christopher does not disappoint in her second DEA thriller. There's no shortage of heart-stopping action and explosive encounters. âPage-turner' is definitely an apt description for this story because the surprises just keep
on coming.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Deadly Desires
“The chemistry between the leads will thrill readers.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Sinful Attraction
“Touching and fiery.”â¨
~ Romantic Times BOOKreviews on
Sinful Seduction
To Richard, M and V, the loves of my life. And to Grandma and Brian, who are forever in my heart and always missed.
Special thanks to the following people, in no particular order: Lora Lee, for her spectacular cover art; Shannon Aviles and her team at More Than Publicity, including Stephanie Scofield, for EVERYTHING; early readers Eve Silver, Kristi Cook, and Mom (who, BTW, exposed me to Stephen King's horror novels early in my impressionable life); beta readers V and AT, who gave me the teenage perspective, whether I was ready for it or not; and my editors Maria Ribas and Martha Trachtenberg, who helped me polish this baby up.