Natalie Bishop

A classic novel that takes place in San Francisco in the early part of the 20th century. Susan Brown must work for a living, first as a bookkeeper in a downtown office, later as a companion to a rich, spoiled semi-invalid girl.

As assistant to the head of Victory Pictures, Jillian Welles was used to sticky situations. But Australian superstar Tristan Kincaid spelled trouble. His demands were as famous around Hollywood as his arrogant, sensual face. With one tragic marriage to a screen legend behind her, Jillian wasn't taking any chances on falling in love again. But when his tender, hungry mouth captured hers, she knew it was too late. Should she believe him when he accused the studio head of sabotaging his contract? Or was he just another actor paying for his success with her heart?

Rory Camden fell for Nick Shard in the third grade when he helped her save a hapless frog from several older boys. But it seemed that Nick and Rory were destined to be just friends and Rory put her unrequited feelings into her diary. As they grew into adults, Nick’s feelings for Rory shifted to something more, and he began a campaign to win her love. But Rory had learned – through her father’s infidelity – that no man could be trusted and she couldn’t bring herself to believe she and Nick had a chance together, either. And then tragedy struck and Rory feared she’d lost Nick forever. Natalie Bishop is a pseudonym of Nancy Bush