Becky Lee Weyrich
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Description
Becky Lee Weyrich, a native Georgian, was born on Margaret Mitchell's birthday, in a hospital that later became a library, and she was named for Daphine DuMaurier's REBECCA. So it seems only fitting she would become a writer. But before taking pen in hand , she spent her early career as a professional Navy wife and mother of two. For seventeen years she moved with her aviator husband from base to base, living in such diverse locations as Maine, Maryland, California, Flordia and Naples, Italy. Then returning to Georgia she resided on St. Simons Island for 24 years. She sold her first piece of fiction at the age of ten (to The Altanta Journal Magazine) and continued writing as a regional columnist, feature writer and historical novelist until retiring in 1999 when she became addicted to Golf. She began publishing fiction in 1978. She has written for various publishers in a variety of genres, including historical romance, fantasy, saga, Gothic, horror/mystery, contemporary and time travel. In 1991, she won Romantic Times magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award for New Age Fiction 1992, awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Career Achievement in Historical Fantasy and Reviewers' Choice Certificate of Excellence for "Sweet Forever" (Pinnacle Books, May 1992). Beginning as a nonfiction writer in 1960, she did freelance work for several newspapers and magazines. She also wrote and illustrated two of poetry before turning full time to fiction. A member of Romance Writers of America and a board member of Southeastern Writers' Association, Weyrich is the originator of the Becky Lee Weyrich Fiction Award, presented annually at the Southeastern Writers' Workshop on St. Simons Island, Georgia. After roaming the world as a Navy wife, the Georgia-born author now resides in a vintage beach cottage on St. Simons Island with her husband. Her hobbies include golf, beachcombing, cruises to exotic shores, and collecting Victorian antiques
Books
Once upon Forever
In the arms of Union soldier Hunter Breckinridge, Clair Sumner finds herself living another woman's life-and loving another woman's husband. Haunted by visions of an eerily glowing moonbow, Clair must risk her past and future for a passion that spans two worlds-and a love that is stronger than time itself...
Whispers in time
Renowned psychic Carol Marlowe was in sultry New Orleans on police business. Until an enchanted midnight bayou ride sent her spiralling back through time into the body and soul of a Creole belle, and into the arms of her seductive renegade lover. Suddenly Carol was caught in a world of scandal and intrigue. . . even as she surrendered to the fires of forbidden passion. Though danger threatened, she was determined to cherish her new-found happiness --- for she was living a love destined to last for all time . . .
Forever, for love
FROM THE SULTRY SPLENDOR OF TEXAS TO THE GLITTERING CAPITALS OF EUROPE, THEY WERE CAUGHT IN AN UNQUENCHABLE DESIRE! Pandora Sherwood's wild ways and uncompromising independence were the scandal of Galveston society. As tempestuous as the storm that orphaned her, the flame-haired beauty was drawn to a dark-eyed adventurer, Ward Gabriel-a self-made man who vowed he would possess her. But the dreams that haunted Pandora's senses left her a mystery to Ward. Compelled to understand the secrets of her restless soul, she fled to Europe, there to pour her fierce will into the painting that made her the darling of a continent. But fame could not still her aching need for Ward, whose powerful love as as urgent as the hunger that fused them in its heat-as the secret that tore her from his embrace. Only by returning to Galveston to unveil the mystery of of her dreams to Ward could Pandora rehoice in a love as precious as time itself.
Gypsy Moon
SHE RAN AWAY FROM THE ALTAR -- INTO THE ARMS OF A HOT-LOODED GYPSY His name was Mateo. Magnificently sexy. Totally charming. Bursting with life in a way that set Charlotte's blood on fire. From the first moment she saw him, performing in a dazzling Gypsy show in the small circus town where she was alone and penniless, Charlotte knew she had found the one roan for her. But fate tore them apart before they could even come together, as Charlotte was kidnapped by another Gypsy man and told that tradition decreed they must marry! How could Charlotte marry anyone but Mateo? He surely returned her ardor, but he was no more free than Charlotte. The victim of an ancient curse that caused him to go mad beneath the fiery light of the Gypsy moon, Mateo could only break that spell by marrying a Gypsy woman....
Topaz Man Presents
The Topaz Man personally introduces his favorite stories of dreams that really do come true. From a woman thrown back to 1844 New Orleans, to a Western dream vacation, to a female passenger and boat captain's romance on the high seas, here are five of the best and most passionate tales from Shirl Henke, Anita Mills and others. Dream Lover by Jennifer Blake Love for Sail by Shirl Henke Old Love and Lilac Lace by Becky Lee Weyrich Journey of the Heart by Anita Mills Cheyenne Dream Catcher by Georgina Gentry
Sands of destiny
In Africa the Foreign Legion stands between the tribesmen and their dreams of the Great Jehad, and the traders and colonists of the peaceful settlements. Secret agent Lieutenant Crispin de Corville discovers a treacherous plot to unite the tribes and wrest arms from the Legion. Fighting his way across the desert, Corville, while in disguise, must learn the tribesmen's plans as he conveys two women to safety ... realizing that the sands of the desert are indeed the "Sands of Destiny."
Avon Books Presents Night Magic
The night holds ghostly secrets... and a promise of undying love. — MOONSTRUCK by Rebecca Brandewyne — A stunning Irish beauty is irresistibly drawn to the noble, tormented leader of a rival clan -- despite a generations-old curse that transforms him into something dark and mysterious when the moon is full. — LOVERS AND DEM... more » Fleeing the unholy attentions of a creature of the night, a ravishing Confederate smuggler joins forces with a brave Yankee officer -- and discovers ecstasy in the arms of her handsome, virile enemy. MOONSTONE MAGIC by Jill Gregory A bewitching medieval enchantress is torn between her sworn duty to her imperiled family -- and her unquenchable desire for a bold warrior who holds the key to her power... and her heart. STARS IN HER EYES by Becky Lee Weyrich An endangered young widow is rescued by the passionate magic of love -- when destiny unites her with a dashing and magnificent stranger from the stars.