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Third book in the series:
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HEART PLACE

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4 1/2 Stars!!!
". . . full of magic, familiar faces, some humor, some mystery, hot sex and wonderful characters. This is a story created to be read quickly yet savored slowly . .
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—Susan Mobley, Romantic Times BOOKReviews

"Between a Rock and a Heart Place is a fantasy filled with ancient magic and heartwarming romance. Ms. Stenzel builds a world that’s easily visualized, and creates characters that intrigue and entertain. The chemistry between Tremayne and Daphne will draw readers in and their relationship will leave a lasting impression. I hope to see a return visit to this fascinating world."
--Kimberly Swan, Darque Reviews

"Witty characters, an original storyline, and passionate romance are highlights of this terrific tale. Readers will immediately sympathize with Daphne, be drawn to Tremayne, and be engrossed by their unique journey. The very highly recommended BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HEART PLACE is a treat not to be missed."
--Romance Reviews Today

"BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE is an enjoyable amusing romantic urban fantasy.... Fans will enjoy Natale Stenzel's fun tale."
–Midwest Book Review

"Hilarious tale of love and magic that is so very entertaining that I couldn't put the book down until it was finished."
--Fresh Fiction

 


 

 


BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HEART PLACE
by
Natale Stenzel

Dorchester Love Spell
March 2009
ISBN-10: 0505527839
ISBN-13: 978-0505527837

ROCKED

Daphne Forbes always knew the world was an odd place. Unlike most CPAs, she grew up the daughter of a druid. Unlike her father, she eschewed the supernatural. But magic was coming to trip her up. In the form of an enchanted cornerstone, it was set to knock Daphne's socks off—or at least one of her shoes—and the rest of her clothes were soon to follow.

 Magic filled Daphne, empowered her, shifted her shape and raged wild as a summer storm. Enter Tremayne. Whether the tormented newcomer was truly her guardian or something more sinister, one thing he wanted was clear. Daphne wanted him, too. She had spent her whole life with control but little power; this was just the opposite. She was suddenly between a magic stone and…someplace harder. And we're not (just) talking about Tremayne's abs.

To read an excerpt from BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HEART PLACE, click
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To read "The Not-Quite Interview of Tremayne, Hero of Between a Rock and a Heart Place" via a special feature on my publisher's website, click here.
 

"BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HEART PLACE is an enjoyable amusing romantic urban fantasy starring a brave heroine struggling with her sudden surge in magical power and in her heart's desire . . . Fans will enjoy Natale Stenzel's fun tale and seek her previous paranormal romances (see PANDORA'S BOX and THE DRUID MADE ME DO IT)."
-- Harriet Klausner, reviewer

"Ms. Stenzel has written a work that will keep you intrigued all the way to the end. It’s full of wit and humor and plenty of steamy teases. It’s also heart wrenching at times and . . . highlights that the line between right and wrong and good and evil can be very very blurry at times. Who the true good guys are and who the true bad guys are isn’t always clear, which makes this work so well crafted."
--Night Owl Romance

The exciting sequel to Pandora's Box . . .
The Druid Made Me Do It

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½  A wonderful, magical romance with a delightful hero and a smart and intelligent heroine, this sequel to PANDORA'S BOX has a number of familiar faces as well as some new ones. There's plenty of magic, but the hero and heroine also face their problems and their future in a realistic way."
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Susan Mobley, Romantic Times

"The sequel to PANDORA'S BOX is as wacky as that tale was as Robin makes a return engagement, which means Janelle is in for plenty of 'Pandemina.' The amusing story line is fun to follow as the lead couple has plenty of tsuris especially with their apparent no future together. Fans of romantic fantasy will appreciate THE DRUID MADE ME DO IT as Robin Goodfellow learns a lesson about the real magic of love."
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Harriet Klausner, reviewer

"THE DRUID MADE ME DO IT has a well-written if intricate storyline. This second book is a bit more serious and weighty than the more amusing PANDORA'S BOX, but they are both highly original and entertaining. They stand alone well enough, but reading them both would more than double the pleasure."
--
Jane Bowers,
Romance Reviews Today

 

 

 

 

The Druid Made Me Do It
By
Natale Stenzel

Dorchester Love Spell
August 2008
ISBN-10: 0505527774
ISBN-13: 978-0505527776

IT'S ALL FUN & GAMES
Dark, powerful, sexy Kane. He has many names, but in truth he is Robin Goodfellow, the one-time favored son of Oberon, King of Faerie. For centuries, he's worked his magic, seducing and pleasuring women as befits his puca nature. But Kane made one big mistake -- punishing his brother for a crime he did not commit.

UNTIL SOMEBODY LOSES A GUY
Oh yeah, he also left Dr. Janelle Corrington after the most amazing night of her life. Their lovemaking was brief, intense . . . and a one-night stand. While she'd established what she thought was a soul connection that could occur only once in any lifetime, he was simply having sex. Why else would he have disappeared without a word? That's why the Druid Council's punishment for Kane's other crime is so delicious: for him to be Janelle's ward, to make amends to all he harmed, to take responsibility for his actions. Finally, Kane would have to take things seriously. And only true love would be rewarded.

To read an excerpt of THE DRUID MADE ME DO IT, click here

To gain a "Druid's Eye View" of Janelle and Kane's story, via a special feature on my publisher's website, click here.

"After reading this book I've made a note to pick up the first book, simply because this is such a fun read . . . I'm sincerely hoping that there is a third Druid story in the works! Mythology and magic, mixed with just plain, old-fashioned good writing, make THE DRUID MADE ME DO IT an entertaining, fast-paced romantic comedy. . . I enjoyed this book and believe that anyone who feels that love can, indeed, change people will like it, too."
--
Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart

"Both light-hearted and serious, this is not your ordinary romance . . . You'll laugh, but you'll also be moved."
--
Amanda Killgore, Huntress Reviews

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Book one in a new series of funny paranormal romances by Natale Stenzel!

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"Vengeance is served very cold in this fresh and distinctive tale, a story in which magic and the modern world collide. Romance and snarky wit are a fun mix, and Stenzel definitely delivers both!"

--
Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times

"This paranormal romance casts a spell upon you from page one."
--Publisher's Weekly Beyond Her Book Blog

"PANDORA'S BOX is guaranteed to make you chuckle; it also has a heartwarming effect. By the middle, you will have no idea how the author can make everything come out right for all involved, yet Ms. Stenzel pulls it off beautifully. Best of all, there are a couple of sequels in the works. One will be called THE DRUID MADE ME DO IT, coming in August. Get in on the fun; go ahead and open PANDORA'S BOX."
--Jane Bowers
, Romance Reviews Today

"Stenzel creates characters that are witty, strong, lovable and, oh, so sexy! As the plot raced from point to point, it was funny, romantic, suspenseful, and sweet with a dose of bittersweet to evoke a few of my tears. What a whirlwind! I wholeheartedly recommend PANDORA'S BOX to any reader of the comically paranormal romance genre."
--Susan Barton, Romance Reader at Heart

PANDORA'S BOX
By
Natale Stenzel

Dorchester Love Spell
February 2008
ISBN-10: 0505527529
ISBN-13: 978-0505527523


HOPE REMAINS

All Pandemina Dorothy Avery ever wanted was to be beautifully, blessedly normal, with a stable career and a love life leading to a white picket fence and a happily-ever-after. That seems impossible now. Penniless and parted from her unfaithful boyfriend, unfairly shunned by her coworkers, not even Mina's recent inheritance can help -- especially not when it amounts to a ten-pound rock box and guardianship of the horny, devious puca she released from inside. His name's Riordan, and he ain't no Harvey.

What's a puca, you ask? A tricky faery-type, whose magic not only includes shape-shifting into a magnificent black stallion and a snarky mutt, but the ability to manipulate human perceptions. And Riordan is hardly shy of manipulations: Wasn't that why he was imprisoned in the first place? He seems set upon making Mina's life harder than ever, whether it be with Jonathon Teague, the handsome contractor who wants to work on more than her house, or Mina's penitent ex-boyfriend. But as Riordan's very existence proves, things are not always what they seem, and what stepped out of that box might be the key to her dreams.

To read an excerpt of PANDORA'S BOX, click here

To read "The Secret Blog of Pandemina Dorothy Avery" via a special feature on my publisher's website, click here.

 

"At first blush, it's just a paranormal, romantic bit of fluff, but as you get into it, a depth is revealed. If Ms. Stenzel ever takes it into her head to plot a murder mystery, she will rival Agatha Christie on talent for red herrings."
--Amanda Killgore, Huntress Reviews

"This lighthearted romantic fantasy will have readers laughing out loud...Few triangles have been so much fun to follow...Sub-genre fans will relish PANDORA'S BOX..."
--Harriet Klausner, reviewer

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 2005

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"Natalie Stenzel's SEEKING MISS SCARLET is a witty, wicked affair that's not for the timid -- twisted humor abounds."
--Catherine Witmer, Romantic Times

SEEKING MISS SCARLET is an amusing private investigative romance with a touch of the paranormal that will keep the audience laughing yet has a serious mystery to liven the plot . . .Her aunt and the ghosts along with the who-done-it add depth to a fine funny tale.
--Harriet Klausner, reviewer

 


 

Seeking Miss Scarlet
A woman of mystery?
By Natalie Stenzel
Harlequin Flipside
April 2005
ISBN: 0-373-44212-2

What man can resist the seductive glide of a woman in red?

But introvert Valerie Longstreet's pretend vamp -- a.k.a. Miss Scarlet -- doesn't seem to be having much success luring the local hottie PI, Jack Harrison. Even dangling the temptation of cross-promotion between her mystery theatre and his investigation business isn't having the desired effect.

Only when she becomes embroiled in a real whodunit does his interest pique. Even then, Jack insists on looking behind the diva to the nice-girl Val. That will never do.

Trouble is, will Miss Scarlet be able to keep up the mystery -- when it's Val who wants to play under the covers?

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September 2004

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"Natalie Stenzel's fast-paced ALL SHOOK UP has many laugh-out-loud scenes . . ."
--Catherine Witmer, Romantic Times

". . .a delightfully funny story, full of adventure and romance . . ."
--Kelley A. Hartsell, reviewer

 

All Shook Up
A single girl hits Vegas -- and Vegas hits back!
Harlequin Flipside
September 2004
ISBN: 0-373-44198-3

Inside every good girl, there’s a bad girl dying to get out . . .

Way out!

Her humiliation peaks the day Marley Brentwood discovers her fiancé’s takeover deal with her father. As in, take her over in exchange for the keys to Brentwood Electronics’ executive suite. The only upside to the whole sordid affair is her decision to escape the "good girl" chains . . . in Vegas.

Given the situation, a nice girl might lose it and drink herself under the table, but Marley’s on top of it every step of the way—dancing on it, in fact. Until she wakes up the morning after, hungover and—Please let that not be a wedding ring!—married.

Let the fun times begin!

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March 2004

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"Natalie Stenzel walks the fine line between humor and pathos with assurance in POP-UP DATING."
--Catherine Witmer, Romantic Times

"Chick lit fans will enjoy this often amusing, but as frequent serious contemporary romance because the cast, especially the lead trio, seems so very real. . . Surprisingly filled with plenty of angst and obvious humor, readers will take pleasure from POP UP DATING."
--Harriet Klausner, reviewer

 

 

 

Pop-Up Dating
A Twelve-Step Program
for the Obsessively Codependent . . .
By Natalie Stenzel
Harlequin Flipside
March 2004
ISBN: 0-373-44186-X
 
There's nothing trivial about the pursuit of passion. At least not when Cassie Smythe and her friend -- who have OD'd on "serious relationships" -- decide they're in for a good time, not a long time. Scoping out the terrain, they discover passion is not on tap in sports bars and that cyberromance is as exciting as a loose connection. And trolling? That nets nothing but trolls.
 
The only thing left is for Cassie to bite the bullet and introduce her friend to her own Mr. Maybe. The one she'd seen such a future with she never dared date him again. After all, she isn't ready to settle and he deserves a good relationship, right?
 
So why is she so reluctant to give up that number?
 
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November 2003
 

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"Natalie Stenzel's FORGET PRINCE CHARMING is extremely funny, and readers will find Rick as hard to resist as the heroine does."
--Catherine Witmer, Romantic Times

Forget Prince Charming  
By Natalie Stenzel
Harlequin Flipside
November  2003
ISBN: 0-373-44178-9

Haley Watson has kissed one too many Prince Charmings -- those major hunks with major character flaws. She caught her latest ex-hunk warming up for their romantic weekend by having sex with his secretary. So if all princes are jerks, then geeks -- aka frogs -- must actually be a sweet, reliable, overlooked species. Natural habitat: computer stores and libraries.

But just when Haley has a real live geek in her sights, her new neighbor Rick Samuels -- the Anti-Nerd -- starts in with the charm. Haley informs him that she dates only hotties with pocket protectors and thick glasses.

Rick resents Haley's stereotyping and feels it's time to teach Haley rule #1 of the Genus Geekus . . .

Some frogs really are just frogs. And some princes are frogs in disguise.

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