Town Meets Country

New Lease of Life (c 13,000 words)Single mum Rosie struggles to hold onto her job and keep her teenage son out of trouble, till her friend Kate comes up with a suggestion that will help them both. The catch is, it involves adjusting to country life, but as it's supposed to help Kate catch a man, it's all in a good cause. Little does Rosie realise that local landowner Hugh has ideas of catching her.Posing the Question (c 10,000 words)Fiona is thrilled when she hears of an old painting connected to her family. The trouble is, in order to get a glimpse of it, she must trespass on private property, a stately home no less. The painting's owner, Lord Marcus Derringham, is not very appreciative of her unofficial visit, until he discovers why she needs to see it.Power to the People (c 10,000 words)Recently elected Member of Parliament Hilary Proudfoot, is dedicated to her constituency work, single-mindedly so. She's not looking for another relationship, so it's rather inconvenient when rural development consultant Rob McKenzie sets her pulse racing.