Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Match the sentences with the Chelle Cordero novel

The following sentences are pieces from my 3 books - Forgotten, Bartlett's Rule and Courage of the Heart. Guess which sentences go with each book.

Go ahead - take a guess (don't cheat, the answers are below)...

1. That was a new experience for Adam Sherman, spending his nights alone, sitting in a movie house alone…dreaming of Davie and waking to take a cold shower…alone.

2. “Get her out of here.” Brandon cut off Tom’s protest. “She won’t go with me anyway. When you get out, call for help. I’m not letting this S.O.B. out of my sight until the authorities have him.”

3. “Come on, I know this evening was all a show to keep me happy so your company can buy the magazine.”

4. “I’m asking because I love you. I’m asking because I meant it the first time and because I never wanted to end it.” He kissed the palm of her hand. “Please be my wife. Please share my life.”

5. He smiled that beautifully dazzling, sexy smile that she loved so much when he saw her. “That really wasn’t fair. There was no way I was going to last with you in my bed. I had enough trouble falling asleep thinking of you in that tub.”

6. "And am I supposed to sit home celibate all my life because that's what you decided to do?" She tried to shock him.

7. “If you still want me to sign this, I will, but after we talk. We need to talk.” He put the envelope on the coffee table in front of her before he sat on the opposite end of the couch.

8. He whistled through his teeth. “I’m impressed.” Taking a few steps back, he looked her over. “I’ve read a lot of his work. So you’re the lady that’s cut him down to size.”

9. She laughed into her pillow. “What is this? Some kind of perverted phone call?”

10. "The longer it takes for him to get here, well, the more pissed off I'm going to be. And the more pissed off I am, the more likely I'm going to do something terrible to him."


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so... did you try to guess?
Let's see how close you came.

1. Courage of the Heart
2. Forgotten
3. Bartlett’s Rule
4. Forgotten
5. Bartlett’s Rule
6. Courage of the Heart
7. Forgotten
8. Bartlett’s Rule
9. Bartlett’s Rule
10. Courage of the Heart



Hope you had fun!
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Please EMAIL me! chellecordero@gmail.com

When you read my books (Bartlett's Rule, Courage of the Heart or Forgotten [coming soon]) -

Please send me your comments & reviews...
just address them to me at chellecordero@gmail.com

If I like what you say (hey, this site is after all FOR the promotion of my books!), I may quote you here - so let me know if that is okay and if I can use your full name. And if I do quote you here, I will let you know so you can let all of your friends know!

Thanks!

and remember to put chellecordero@gmail.com in your address book.

Scheduled Release Date for FORGOTTEN

Forgotten

by Chelle Cordero

July 14th, 2008


http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/Chelle_Cordero.html



Monday, April 28, 2008

You can order Bartlett's Rule from Barnes & Noble

It seems a few folks stopped by their local Barnes and Noble stores last week to be told that Bartlett's Rule was NOT available! It seems there was a delay in matching the stock number with the item.

But just last night I stopped by my local store and asked about it - the clerk confirmed that Bartlett's Rule WAS indeed available and IN STOCK. So you can go into your local store to order a copy - but please, ask them why it isn't ALREADY on their store shelves?

You can always order Bartlett's Rule online via Barnes and Noble, or, you can order directly from the publisher's web-site http://shop.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/main.sc

By the way, Barnes and Noble does show that Courage of the Heart is OUT of Stock - but if you go directly to that publisher's web-site at http://www2.xlibris.com/courageoftheheart you can cut out the middleman and the potential delays.

So please get my books, Bartlett's Rule and Courage of the Heart - they are both terrific love stories. And if you get them now, you will have enough time to finish them both by the time Forgotten is available!

Thursday, April 24, 2008

4 more days: get a good book & donate to a worthy cause

Just 4 more days: get a good book & donate to a worthy cause

Publisher Double Discount and FREE Shipping Special on Bartlett's Rule all day long in the Vanilla Heart Books and Authors Bookstore, and Double Discounts through Monday, April 28th, 2008, when the public release blasts through!
http://shop. vanillaheartbooksandauthors. com/main. sc

also - "Vanilla Heart Publishing and Chelle Cordero will donate $1 for every copy of Bartlett's Rule through April 28th in our bookstore to AIDSWALK-NY.Buy your copies today and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time! Also, Publisher Double Discount still applies!"
BOOK LAUNCH SPECIAL: 11.95
VHP Bookstore Price: 12.95
Retail Price: 13.95
http://shop. vanillaheartbooksandauthors. com/main. sc

And YES! Bartlett's Rule WILL be available after April 28th!

and watch for the release of Forgotten by Chelle Cordero in July.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Bartlett’s Rule Online Launch Party - "back by popular demand"

You are invited to the Bartlett's Rule Online Book Launch Party!

Please come to the "2nd Installment" of the Book Launch Party with Author Chelle Cordero, on Wednesday, April 23th, 2008 - we'd love to see you here! Book Launch Party begins in the Forum at 4PM, Eastern time, April 23th, 2008 , and goes until 7pm Eastern. Drawings, prizes, excerpts, giveaways, and chat with the author, Chelle Cordero. http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/ (go to the forum)


So if you couldn't make it the first time - or you just want to come back - mark your calendar now for Wednesday, April 23 at 4PM. Join me (Chelle) to chat about Bartlett's Rule (just released!) and my next novel, Forgotten (due out in July). Let's schmooze about writing and inspiration and almost anything!

We've put together some terrific prize packages for our Bartlett's Rule drawing prizes...To be entered into our drawings for Bartlett's Rule, simply log into the forum and participate in Chelle Cordero's Online Book Launch Party for Bartlett's Rule. Chelle will be there, available to answer questions and chat with readers, and you may just be our Grand Prize drawing winner, held at the end of the party. Grand Prize entries gathered from all entries of the day, in addition to our hourly drawings, and if you have joined the forum with a good email address, you need not be present to win.

Publisher Double Discount and FREE Shipping Special on Bartlett's Rule all day long in the Vanilla Heart Books and Authors Bookstore, and Double Discounts through Monday, April 28th, 2008, when the public release blasts through! http://shop.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/main.sc

also - "Vanilla Heart Publishing and Chelle Cordero will donate $1 for every copy of Bartlett's Rule through April 28th in our bookstore to AIDSWALK-NY. Buy your copies today and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time! Also, Publisher Double Discount still applies!"

BOOK LAUNCH SPECIAL: 11.95
Format: Paperback - Perfect Bound
ISBN: 978-0-9796545-3-4
VHP Bookstore Price: 12.95
Retail Price: 13.95
Wednesday Apr 23, 2008, 4PM to 7PM EST (NY time)

Friday, April 18, 2008

3rd excerpt from Bartlett's Rule

In honor of yesterday (April 17, 2008) being the OFFICIAL release date for Bartlett's Rule, here is yet another excerpt t0 whet your appetite:

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It was just after lunchtime when her phone rang. Paige reached across her desk to answer. “Paige Andrews, may I help you?”

“I hope so.” The velvet timbre of his voice was unmistakable. “I can’t stop thinking about this young lady I met last night. I needed to know if she’s thinking about me at all.”

It took her a few seconds to catch her breath and collect her thoughts. “It’s hard not to think about you with this huge bouquet sitting on my desk.”

He chuckled and the sound sent ripples of excitement along her spine. “Did you like them?”

“Like? Oh, the flowers. They’re beautiful.” She gazed at the bouquet that was the source of office gossip that day. “But you didn’t need to...”

“You seemed so nervous last night when I asked you out. I wanted to offer you some refuge.”

She was confused. “I don’t understand.”

“It’s a Roman myth that a beautiful nymph caught the eye of a god, but she wanted to escape. So she turned herself into a daisy and hid amongst the flowers in the forest.” He paused. She heard him take a deep breath. “I’m glad you didn’t turn into a daisy.”

Paige was very happy that she never stopped to take lunch, her stomach was doing flip-flops. “I guess I missed my chance to escape then.”

“Most definitely.”

She got the feeling that he was challenging her. In defense, she tried for a bit of brevity. “Of course you’re not egotistical at all comparing yourself to a god.”

He laughed. His laughter sounded so delicious to Paige and she was totally confused. How could a laugh sound delicious?

“I think I really like you Paige Andrews. I know I’m going to enjoy your company.”

No matter how many times she told herself he was too dangerous for her, Paige couldn’t manage to refuse to see him that Friday night. She offered to meet him at the restaurant. At least, Paige figured, she would manage to keep some distance between them by arriving and leaving separately. But Lon explained he was looking forward to a chance to use his car. He usually kept it garaged and enjoyed it when he got to drive it.

She had barely hung up the phone when Jeanmarie paged her into her office.

Paige was given the task of helping to announce the upcoming merger and Bartlett’s arrival at By-Lines Publishing. The first order of business was researching Bartlett’s personal history for a feature story to introduce him in the magazine.

Every detail that Paige unearthed convinced her even more that he was the kind of lothario that she had learned to detest. His reputation for seduction was unnerving. Even though he was adored by women and celebrated by men for his sexual expertise, Paige was convinced that his renowned exploits were no more admirable than any other dog in heat.

Friday night she made sure to greet Lon on the sidewalk when he drove his BMW coupe to pick her up for their date. His look of surprise should have felt victorious but instead she felt his disappointment. Lon stepped around the car to open the door for her.

“I’d like to think that you were just anxious to see me.” His rough voice felt like a caress. “But I get the feeling that... that you were wary of being alone with me.”

She refused to let him know how close he was to the truth. “Nonsense. I have no reason to be scared of you. I just know how difficult parking can be some nights.”

He wordlessly glanced at a few open parking spaces along the block. Shifting his eyes back to her, he simply nodded. After he was once again seated in the driver’s seat, Lon turned to her and asked earnestly, “I hope you like Japanese food.” He actually looked worried until she nodded. “I’ve got a favorite little restaurant downtown I’d like to take you to.”

“Sounds good.” She wondered if his concern was only an act, just part of his seduction technique. “So long as I can use a fork and knife. I haven’t managed to master chopsticks yet.” She smiled to cover her nervousness.

He looked at her quietly for a moment. Then he spoke softly. “I’d like to teach you.” His eyes lingered for a moment more and then he turned his attention to pulling the car away from the curb. “Japanese chopsticks are actually smaller than what most people are used to... but I’ll make sure you get a fork so you can enjoy your food.”

Lon felt confused. Paige was a pretty young lady but he’d seen more beautiful women. So why couldn’t he stop thinking about her ever since their business dinner date? Every time he closed his eyes, all he saw was Paige Andrews. He’d had the opportunity to date many attractive women, some of them were set-ups by his agent designed to boost his image. He really wanted to get to know this woman. It wasn’t enough just to be seen with her in public.

They were both silent for the ride to the restaurant. The only conversation in the car was between Lon and the female voice of the GPS navigation system. He stopped in front of the restaurant and handed his keys to the valet.

At the entrance to the restaurant, Lon explained the significance of the restaurant’s simple name, O-Tei. “The story of O-Tei is about two lovers who were fated to be together, even after she died. The girl O-Tei was reincarnated and met her betrothed seventeen years after he promised to wait for her. They married and lived happily ever after and she never even remembered her former life.” He gently cupped her elbow and ushered her into the restaurant.

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Remember - Vanilla Heart Publishing and Chelle Cordero will donate $1 for every copy of Bartlett's Rule bought in the VHP bookstore (through April 28th)to AIDS Walk New York. Buy your copies today and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time! Also, Publisher Double Discount still applies!"
AIDS Walk New York, will be held Sunday, May 18th, 2008
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Bartlett's Rule by Chelle Cordero
Item : BRCC40808
BOOK LAUNCH SPECIAL: 11.95
ISBN: 978-0-9796545-3-4
VHP Bookstore Price: 12.95
Retail Price: 13.95
http://shop.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/main.sc

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

How much do you know about my books?

Show how much YOU know about Chelle Cordero's novels.
Take this short quiz at http://www.brandsberg.com/user/1011646/1

Hint: You will find all these answers in these posts here!

The Online Book Launch Party was such a success that...

The Book Launch Party for Bartlett's Rule with Author Chelle Cordero, on Sunday, April 13th, was so well attended and... well, we simply ran out of time!

The Book Launch Party CONTINUES in the Forum on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 4PM EST (NY Time) and runs until 7PM EST (NY Time).

So if you couldn't make it the first time - or you just want to come back - mark your calendar now for Wednesday, April 23 at 4PM.

Join me (Chelle) to chat about Bartlett's Rule (just released!) and my next novel, Forgotten (due out in July). Let's schmooze about writing and inspiration and almost anything!

Hope you can stop by.
http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/ in the forum.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

BIG Announcement!

The BIG Announcement at the Bartlett’s Rule Book Launch

Vanilla Heart Publishing officially announced during the April 13 book launch for Bartlett’s Rule that they have signed Chelle Cordero for a SECOND book, Forgotten! Forgotten will be publicly released in July.

What is Forgotten about???

One of the last things a woman wants to hear from the man she is making love with is “Who are you?” When Brandon asks that of Caitlyn less than a day after their Las Vegas wedding, her life begins a wild and out-of-control spin. Even though Brandon can’t remember Caitlyn, Brandon can’t understand why he is so attracted to a woman that his fiancé tells him he has no right to be in love with.

Forgotten is the story of Brandon Price and Caitlyn Smythe and a love which survives dangers and grows stronger despite modern day threats and personal baggage. This story is set in the colorful locales of Las Vegas, New York City, upstate New York and Chicago. Forgotten is an unforgettable romance about two people who meet by chance, love by choice and are torn apart by intrigue. Their romance survives a foreign threat to national security, kidnapping, personal tragedy and a murder attempt.


Then there was a SECOND BIG announcement made by Vanilla Heart Publishing April 13:
“Vanilla Heart Publishing and Chelle Cordero will donate $1 for every copy of Bartlett's Rule through April 28th in our bookstore to NYAIDSWALK. Buy your copies today and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time! Also, Publisher Double Discount still applies!”
http://shop.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/product.sc?categoryId=8&productId=15

AIDS Walk New York, will be held Sunday, May 18th, 2008. Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised $97 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world. See http://www.aidswalk.net/newyork/about/aboutus.html for more information.

Bartlett's Rule by Chelle Cordero
Item #: BRCC40808
BOOK LAUNCH SPECIAL: 11.95
ISBN: 978-0-9796545-3-4
VHP Bookstore Price: 12.95
Retail Price: 13.95
http://shop.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/main.sc

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Sshhh...

just a hint... don't tell anyone, (oh, okay, spread the word)

There will be a SURPRISE Announcement during the Online Launch for Bartlett's Rule on Sunday.

Hope you will be there to find out what it is.

Book Launch Party with Author Chelle Cordero, on Sunday, April 13th, 2008. Book Launch Party begins in the Forum at noon, Eastern time, April 13th, 2008 , and goes until 6 pm Eastern. Drawings, prizes, excerpts, giveaways, and chat with the author, Chelle Cordero. http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/ (go to the forum)

Online Book Launch Party

You're Invited!

Bartlett’s Rule Online Book Launch Party


Book Launch Party with Author Chelle Cordero, on Sunday, April 13th, 2008 and we'd love to see you here! Book Launch Party begins in the Forum at noon, Eastern time, April 13th, 2008 , and goes until 6 pm Eastern. Drawings, prizes, excerpts, giveaways, and chat with the author, Chelle Cordero. http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/ (go to the forum)


We've put together some terrific prize packages for our Bartlett’s Rule drawing prizes, including $10 Prepaid Visa cards the winners can use anywhere Visa is accepted, to $25 Vanilla Heart Books and Authors Bookstore Gift Certificates, to FREE Autographed Copies of Bartlett’s Rule with FREE Priority shipping!
To be entered into our drawings for Bartlett’s Rule, simply log into the forum and participate in Chelle Cordero's Online Book Launch Party for Bartlett’s Rule. http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/


Chelle will be there, available to answer questions and chat with readers, and you may just be our Grand Prize drawing winner, held at the end of the party. Grand Prize entries gathered from all entries of the day, in addition to our hourly drawings, and if you have joined the forum with a good email address, you need not be present to win.http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/


Publisher Double Discount and FREE Shipping Special on Bartlett’s Rule all day long in the Vanilla Heart Books and Authors Bookstore, and Double Discounts through Monday, April 28th, 2008, when the public release blasts through! http://shop.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/main.sc

http://www.myspace.com/rikki613Chelle on MySpace

http://www.geocities.com/bylines333/res_chelle.html Chelle's online portfolio

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

teaser: Another excerpt - Bartlett's Rule

He couldn’t help staring at her through much of dinner. This young girl was an enigma to Lon. She certainly did not seem to fit into any of the stereotypes in his personal rulebook. She was certainly pretty the way the girl next door is with long brown tresses and big chocolate brown eyes.

Lon Bartlett had long ago assigned a ranking system to the women he encountered in his life and had often alluded to that in his weekly column. He was looked up to by the multitude of male readers who bought the magazine where his column was featured for his no-nonsense approach to handling the weaker sex. His draw was strengthened by the fact that he spoke from a reputed vast stockpile of experience.

At first Lon thought her reserve might be fear so he asked her to dance at the club almost as a challenge. He was surprised when she accepted without hesitation. She even allowed him to hold her close, but she was still holding back. It wasn’t often, and certainly not recently, that a woman seemed impervious to Lon Bartlett’s charms. Paige Andrews frustrated him and intrigued him at the same time.

“So, tell me a little about yourself, Paige.” He smiled for her benefit. The entire evening had passed and he knew very little about her. There was no way Lon was willing to get out of the limo, say good night, and still feel so empty. “Personally, I mean. Not business.”

She had done her best to court him for her boss and their conversation through much of the evening had been both relaxed and non-committal. But she felt much more comfortable not including any personal details about either one of them. The tabloids had already provided too much personal information about him. And she already considered him far too dangerous. “There’s not much to say. There’s certainly nothing that’s relevant.” She looked forward at the window that shielded their conversation from the limo driver. The young man was sitting patiently while he waited for a signal from her to open the door for their guest.

“Come on, I know this evening was all a show to keep me happy so your company can buy the magazine.” Lon knew that this purchase would benefit the new publisher even more than it would him so long as he remained on board. “It would make me very happy to know a little bit more about the woman Paige Andrews.”

This was what she had promised Jeanmarie. “And if I tell you my life history, will I be able to tell my bosses that you will remain on the masthead?” She found herself getting lost in the depths of his silvery grey eyes.

He chuckled. “Wow, you really do stay focused. Just how far would you be willing to go to keep me happy?” Lon noticed that Paige suddenly looked guarded. The smile she had been wearing, even if a bit reserved, faded. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to pressure you into anything improper. I didn’t mean it that way.” He didn’t understand why her retreat bothered him so much.

It took a few moments before Paige was able to meet his eyes again. But even Lon could see she was wearing a mask. She sighed. “I grew up in upstate New York on a farm. I have two older brothers. I also have a baby sister. I went to a community college here in the city and studied business. Until six-weeks ago I worked in the secretarial pool at By-Lines Publishing. I just earned a promotion into their Public Relations department. And when my boss called me into her office yesterday to tell me I had to wine and dine you, I balked.”

Lon laughed. “I take it you are not a fan.” Not many women were quite that frank around him.

“No.” There was no hesitation. “Did I make you happy?” She smiled for his benefit.

He just smiled back at her. “I like your honesty although I am wounded that you aren’t an adoring fan.” She looked away again. “Why did you decide to move to the city?”

Paige swallowed. “I got engaged and my fiancé wanted to live here.”

“Oh.” He looked down at her left hand and didn’t see any ring. “Are you still engaged? Or married?” Lon was hoping the answer was no and he was pleased when she shook her head. “What happened?”

“That’s none of your business.” Paige hadn’t meant to snap. She caught her breath. “I’m sorry. I just would rather not discuss that.”

“I’m sorry if I intruded. But I am still happy the answer was no.” He noticed the surprise in her eyes. “May I see you again?”

She wasn’t prepared for his request. “Uh, I’d have to speak to Jeanmarie and...”

“No.” He cut her off. “You misunderstood me. I wasn’t asking about business. I’m asking you out on a date. Me man, you woman, we go out.”

“Uh...”

“A simple yes would be nice.” Lon smiled teasingly as he ran a finger along her cheek. “I like you and I would like to get to know you better.” He leaned forward and placed a very light kiss on her lips. “Friday night... dinner and maybe a movie. I’ll call you tomorrow at your office to get your address.”

It wasn’t until Lon had swung the door closed behind him that Paige realized she had never signaled the driver to open the rear door. She also realized that she had never told him she would go out with him. But she knew she would.

VHP author Chelle Cordero

see April 1 for the first excerpt

Friday, April 4, 2008

Please help me promote my book...

Both VHP and I have contacted many, many media outlets and book sellers - but we can't get to EVERY one in the nation. So I am asking for help from you, my readers.

Spread the word, Bartlett's Rule is available online from both Amazon.com AND from Vanilla Heart Publishing

But we will not ignore those folks who like to walk into their favorite bookstore and choose a book right off of the shelf. Below you will find the Industry Sales Sheet (click on the link for a .pdf version) - just print it out and take it to your nearest bookstore. Please tell them "I want to see Chelle's new book Bartlett's Rule on your shelves".


Download this form at http://www.geocities.com/bylines333/BRindustrysheet.pdf


Thanks so much for your help!

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Bartlett's Rule - Editorial Reviews www.amazon.com

Review
Bartlett's Rule is written from the heart of one who understands fear and courage, the power of love, and the intricacies of relationships just beginning to unfold. I highly recommend this book! --Brenna Morgan

Review
Once I started reading Bartlett s Rule, I was completely drawn into the lives of these remarkable characters. Paige and Lon deal with many challenges in their quest to build a life together, and Chelle Cordero shares their world with us beautifully. The story flows easily and is both entertaining and thought provoking. --Bradley Jameson

Review
Chelle Cordero's Bartlett's Rule is a terrific book, just don t expect to put it down once you start reading. There is so much going on in the book, and yet it is written so well, so seamlessly, and with such style that I read it through the first time without even stopping to eat! --Karen Mayes

Product Description
Bartlett's Rule shares the story of Lon and Paige's love affair; a romance filled with hardship, emotion, danger and triumph. Falling in love was never the challenge; being there for each other, knowing just what to say and making it work is the real test. Paige and Lon are real ; they are human, they cry and they laugh. Paige has to learn to trust. Lon has to learn to be patient.

Bartlett's Rule is now available for Pre-Orders from Amazon.com as well as from the Vanilla Heart Bookstore

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Rockland Review article March 28, 2008



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An Excerpt - Bartlett's Rule by Chelle Cordero

Prologue

“He is a pompous ass!”

“I agree. But he is also a big name and he has to be kept happy if we are going to pull this acquisition off successfully.”

Paige sat and fumed. She couldn’t believe that Jeanmarie was asking her to charm and entertain this male chauvinist pig who penned a weekly column on how men were God’s gift to women.

“Why can’t you just buy him dinner and tickets to a Broadway show for him and one of his many adoring hordes?”

“Excuse me?” Jeanmarie grinned mischievously.

“I said hordes.” Paige emphasized the “D” sound. “Seriously, I’m sure that Lon Bartlett would prefer to choose his own company for the evening.”

“Paige that would be fine if we were just sending some executive a simple holiday remembrance but we need to court this publication. And if we want the publisher happy, we make his star writer happy.” She looked down at her phone as if trying to hurry the young woman from her office. “This requires a more personal touch. Take him out, wine and dine him. Do whatever you have to and make him happy.”

Slowly a frown settled on Paige’s face. “I hope you’re not suggesting...”

Jeanmarie laughed suddenly. “Oh gosh no! All I want you to do is schmooze with him a little bit. Make sure his evening is pleasant.” She stopped and stared at the young woman pensively. “You know Paige, a lot of the women in the secretarial pool would die for this chance to spend an evening with a man like Bartlett. This is a great opportunity for you... professionally.”

Paige bit the inside of her cheek to keep from retorting. She spent two years in the secretarial pool waiting for a promotion into the public relations department of this company. Of course though, she thought to herself, the first time she was given an opportunity to prove herself it had to be with someone whose ethics she couldn’t tolerate.

“I just need to know that you can do this Paige.” Jeanmarie had taken a huge personal gamble by pushing Paige’s name when this opening came up.

“I’ll make sure he’s happy.” She nodded even though she was filled with all kinds of self doubts. In reality, Paige wasn’t worried about refusing the man’s possible advances, she was afraid she would be tempted to accept them.



VHP author Chelle Cordero

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Vanilla Heart Publishing signs Author Chelle Cordero for Bartlett's Rule

Bartlett's Rule by Chelle Cordero will be available soon from Vanilla Heart Publishing!


Seattle WA, March 2008 - Vanilla Heart Publishing is pleased to announce their signing Chelle Cordero, author of Courage of the Heart, for her newest novel, Bartlett’s Rule. Cordero lives in Stony Point, Rockland County in New York.

Bartlett’s Rule shares the story of Lon and Paige’s love affair; a romance filled with hardship, emotion, danger and triumph. Falling in love was never the challenge; being there for each other, knowing just what to say and making it work is the real test. Paige and Lon are “real”; they are human, they cry and they laugh. Paige has to learn to trust. Lon has to learn to be patient.

From the introduction:

“He is a pompous ass!”

When Paige Andrews is given the assignment of courting a famous writer for the publishing company she works for, she meets and entices the sexy, charming and thoroughly dangerous womanizer, Lon Bartlett.

Lon immediately takes a not-so-professional, personal interest in the young woman and pursues her. Lon is thrilled when Paige finally succumbs to his charms only to find that her haunting past sets off a terrifying reaction. Lon learns a heartbreaking reality - Paige is a rape survivor.

Will Lon be able to change his womanizing ways? Will he want to? Will Paige ever learn to trust again? Can they learn to love and live, together?

To learn more about Chelle Cordero and Bartlett’s Rule, visit her MySpace pages at http://www.myspace.com/rikki613 and at Vanilla Heart Books and Authors, http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com, where you’ll find contests, promos, excerpts and online book release launch parties.

A professionally produced book trailer for Bartlett’s Rule will be available soon on Vanilla Heart Publishing's new, interactive website at http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com, with forums, blogs, special discounted publisher prices on this and other books, as well as our secure shopping cart for our library of quality titles by quality authors, event announcements, media kits and reader contests and prizes.

Kimberlee Williams
Vanilla Heart Publishing`
MediaInfo@vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com
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Courage of the Heart by Chelle Cordero





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Courage of the Heart, 2001, Xlibris.com

COURAGE OF THE HEART shows us that sometimes love is the only cure for the very deepest of emotional wounds. Adam Sherman has remained quiet about his scandalous past and is comfortable with his reputation as a womanizing and dedicated bachelor. He is an expert in the field of computers including programming, networking and hacking. At twenty-five years old, he is content with his management job at a local Internet Provider.

Davie Prescott is twenty years old and a college student who is working part-time at the same Internet Provider where Adam is employed. She was raised in a very close knit family of aunts, uncles and cousins. She and her widowed father are very close. Adam is attracted to Davie, but he shies away from her innocence because he feels his shameful past is too harsh for her existence. Adam finally shares his darkest secret with Davie and is amazed to find that she doesn´t turn away from him.

But when Adam’s past catches up to him, he soon learns that there´s a lot more at stake than just his nightmares. Adam is prepared to give Davie up if need be in order to protect her until he learns that she´s got a secret of her own. With Davie´s help, Adam learns a courage that is born of love, courage of the heart.

The story of the two lovers takes a series of unexpected and fast paced turns where lives, sanity and love are put in jeopardy. Their commitment to one another results in a spirit that binds them together and helps them to overcome physical and emotional dangers.


this book contains adult content and explicit sex scenes


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An Excerpt: Courage of the Heart by Chelle Cordero

PROLOGUE

He trailed kisses down her neck while he let his hands explore the recesses of her body. Davie shuddered when he found the warmth between her thighs with his fingers.

"Am I hurting you?" He was concerned. Even though he had made it a habit not to get involved with any of his partners, she had made him pause. There was something special about this girl; there was something about her that had stayed in his mind ever since their first meeting.

"No…oh, Adam, that feels so good." Davie kissed him back as she felt her response spiraling toward the unknown. "Adam…Adam…" Her breath caught.

"What Sweetheart?" It was easy to see how excited she had become and it felt good to know that he had that effect on her.

"Adam…" She felt very timid. "I've never felt like this before."

"I'm glad." He thought of how good it was going to feel when he entered her. "I'm so very glad."

"Adam…teach me…"

He mated their lips and wrestled his tongue with hers. "What do you want me to teach you?" He smiled against her neck.

"Teach me how to…ooh…" She arched her back and pressed herself into his palm. "How to make it good for you."

Oh lord, so sweet, he thought as he took a delicate nub into his mouth. "How could it not be good for me? You are so beautiful…"

Davie felt another shudder run through her. "But, I don't know…Adam, I," She inhaled sharply as she felt his fingers probing inside her. "Adam…I've never…"

For the first time, Adam remained motionless. "Never…what?"

"I've…never been with a man before." She sensed his withdrawal before he actually pulled away.

Adam's brow was furrowed, "What are you saying, Davie?"

The icy chill that Davie felt left her feeling embarrassed to be lying naked in bed with this man. She pulled the bedsheet over her exposed breasts. "I've never been with a man…before"

He sat upright in bed seemingly unaware that he was just as naked as she was. "Are you telling me that you're a virgin?"

Davie sat up clutching the bed linens tightly to her body. "Yes."

"Damnation!" Adam got up from the bed angrily. "You couldn't have told me that before?"

Her eyes welled with tears. "I didn't know we were going to wind up in your bed…"

They had gone out to dinner, again, and a walk in the park. His kisses turned into an invitation back to his apartment. She wasn't naïve, she knew that they might…get closer, but she was so spellbound by him…

"Dammit Davie! I have never taken a virgin before and I certainly don't intend to start with you!"

She watched incredulously as he pulled a pair of jeans on. "I'm sorry…I…" Suddenly Davie felt angry. “If you thought that I thought it was going to be some kind of commitment, you don't need to worry. I got carried away…don't worry, it won't happen again." She stood taking the bedsheet with her to cover herself. "If you don't mind giving me some privacy, I'll get dressed."

Her anger made him feel contrite and he responded in much gentler tones. "I'll take you home as soon as you're ready."

"Don't bother! I'll manage on my own." She stared at the bedroom door pointedly, but he didn't budge. "Fine!" Davie dropped the linen to the floor and picked up her clothing.

Earlier, Adam's body had felt as cold as if he had been blasted with icy water, but as he got another glimpse of her astonishingly beautiful naked body again, he was happy he had donned his pants to hide his reaction. "I…I'm sorry", he turned his back to her. "I…I just can't be…the first…"

"What?!"

"I'm sorry…" He left the room.

Courage of the Heart reviews from Barnes&Noble.com

"Couldn't put it down" Mary, A reviewer, 05/09/2002 "I hope to read more by this author! this book was really a page-turner."


"Courage of the Heart-Not Your Average Love Story" Barbara Viohl (SVBabe@aol.com), A reviewer, 07/16/2001 "Besides being a 'can't put it down' novel, Courage of the Heart contains many instances in which it is obvious that a lot of research was necessary in order to make some of the technical aspects that are essential to the plot, believable. Besides getting to read an above average story, the reader gets a bonus- an education."


"Great love story, Good action." rikki, I love reading!!!, 06/13/2001 "There's lots of unexpected twists. I found myself cheering the characters on. The writer really put some believeable stuff into this story, great technical/computer stuff. I really liked the ending,... but I won't give it away!"