http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/ Rights news, rights offerings, and book proposals posted by members of Publishers Marketplace en-us 2012-02-08T01:18:26+00:00 Publishers Marketplace Publishers Marketplace hourly 1 2004-11-01T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/images/PM_rssimg.gif http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/ http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8174 Shane Stark has a few attributes that should have landed him a girlfriend: star quarterback with a full-ride to the University of Nebraska, owner of a cherry, 1967 Camaro SS, and not bad looking to boot. But add his deficits, and it's obvious why he hasn't: oppressive anxiety that wraps its constricting tentacles if he even thinks of touching a girl and a best friend named Cam that will not only sleep with anything with breasts, but also try to sway any girl's eye from ... Kelly Libsack 2012-02-08T01:18:26+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8173 A strong-willed girl in Renaissance Rome, accused of murder and consorting with demons, imprisoned, tried by the Vatican ... fighting back, triumphing over men who can't see how smart and determined a mere girl can possibly be ... winning through to a life no one could ever have imagined for her. "The Stained Glass Virgin," is based on true events, written by an author whose novels have been published by Random House, Hamish Hamilton, etc. Mason Smith 2012-02-06T19:54:06+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8172 An innovative book about a part of Stephen King's work that has (yet) never been covered : what Stephen King wrote and published about other author's books and works. The idea behind this book, is to help readers chose what to read next, what movies to see next... all of this, based on Stephen King's recommendations. "Recommended by Stephen King", will also interest Stephen King collectors, as it mentions several texts that are unknown by most collectors. Jeremy Guerineau 2012-02-04T12:03:00+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8171 An innovative book about a part of Stephen King's work that has (yet) never been covered : what Stephen King wrote and published about other author's books and works. The idea behind this book, is to help readers chose what to read next, what movies to see next... all of this, based on Stephen King's recommendations. "Recommended by Stephen King", will also interest Stephen King collectors, as it mentions several texts that are unknown by most collectors. Jeremy Guerineau 2012-02-04T12:00:45+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8170 An innovative book about a part of Stephen King's work that has (yet) never been covered : what Stephen King wrote and published about other author's books and works. The idea behind this book, is to help readers chose what to read next, what movies to see next... all of this, based on Stephen King's recommendations. "Recommended by Stephen King", will also interest Stephen King collectors, as it mentions several texts that are unknown by most collectors. Jeremy Guerineau 2012-02-04T12:00:08+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8169 Cornish farmer, Noah Penwarren is sworn off city girls, especially deceitful ones. Posy Carmichael is a city girl through and through. When romantic sparks start to fly will Posy's secret end their Easter romance before it's even begun? Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T02:14:31+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8168 Davey Devaney has hit rock bottom at Fort Gibson after losing most of his family during the forced Trail of Tears march and Indian Removals. He decides to stop drinking and go in search of his sole remaining brother, Johnny, who left the fort months earlier. He travels what he hopes is the same route Johnny took and when he finds his brother, their reunion is all he hoped to find. Still, his brother's found a wife and happiness, two things Davey craves. As he struggles to settle back ... Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T02:11:43+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8167 Meet Becquer. He's handsome, well-read, and can get you that book contract you always dreamed. Never mind that he's also an immortal and lives on human blood. What would that matter? Your relationship is strictly business. Or so you thought. Until Becquer's life is threatened, and you discover that walking away is not an option, Because he was hurt while protecting your son, Because you are the only one who can save him now, Because you care for him. Welcome to ... Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T02:01:07+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8166 Some try to protect those they loveeven after death. Upon moving into a restored turn-of-the-century house, Andrea and John discover they aren't the only occupants. Not only is their new home haunted by the ghost of a woman, but a demon from another dimension who wants to seduce the new female owner. After Andrea finds a photo of Anna--their resident ghost--she begins to relive Anna's life through dreams and waking visions, falling prey to the handsome demon lover who, it ... Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T01:59:04+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8165 Chicago November 1922 The last person Anna needs to fall in love with is a police officer, especially since she breaks the law every day. Running a speakeasy wasn't her first choice, but making money is. With the price of hooch at an all-time premium, the money is more than enough to pay for her uncle's expensive medication and the bills. She doubts Officer Paul Gordon will see things the same way. Paul is enchanted with the chestnut-haired woman he runs into on a cold, Chicago ... Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T01:56:33+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8164 Liesel Wolf has a secret, a dangerous secret she'll go to any lengths to conceal. When she's paired in a charity game with sexy marshal Andy Bryce, a man with secrets of his own, her carefully constructed world comes crashing down, and Liesel's on a collision course with her past. Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T01:55:10+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8163 Melody Moon has returned to her roots with fame and riches in hopes of finding Gideon, the young man with the strange birthmark on his face. Thoughts of him have haunted her for twenty years, yet no one knows what happened to him. After purchasing Catalpa Hall, their childhood sanctuary, Melody makes an unusual discovery: carved in the wood below the old stage in the hall is her name, Gideon's name, and the current year. Melody and Gideon were once known as the "Double ... Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T01:53:47+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8162 When Beth left suddenly, it broke two hearts ... but she'd had no choice. Shane, a rugged, ex-Airborne biker, handled it badly ... but so had she. Three years later and 2000 miles away, she desperately needs her ex-lover's protection from a violent menace with 'bad history' who'll do anything to reclaim a mysterious suitcase Beth possesses. Long before Shane acquired that overnighter, a 'silent movie' actress kept secrets there ... and now several lives ... Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T01:51:50+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8161 Paxson Taylor's recent transition from Alabama to St. Louis leads her to a career completely different from what she's experienced in the past. Through her work with a small charity, she meets and attracts the attention of professional baseball player, Sebastian Quinn. Flattered, Pax tempers her desire for the handsome playboy with her need to serve her God, one Seb doesn't believe exists. Through unspeakable tragedy, they grow closer and with disappointment, drift ... Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T01:49:29+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/rights/display.cgi?rights_no=8160 Cindy Jones has a lot in common with Cinderella. She is about to acquire a nasty stepmother and two step sisters. Except Cindy believes in being constructive about problems. She takes up cooking so her father won't be so taken in by anyone's excellent cooking skills. She finds a more suitable young woman to send roses to under her father's name. Except, the nice girl selected as a suitable wife has a fiance. One of the stepsisters isn't real-ly nasty. Cindy fights with ... Stephanie Taylor, Astraea Press 2012-02-03T01:47:04+00:00