Diving to the Top

by Susan Horsnell

When Joanne McCarthy was given the opportunity to join a company as a Construction Diver, in a world dominated almost completely by men, a long-held dream finally came true.

Joanne was aware the career she had chosen didn’t have a glass ceiling for women that would be difficult to shatter—It had one of solid steel which couldn’t be penetrated.

Or so she thought.

Less than four years later, the respected construction diver found herself in a position she never imagined was possible. Somehow, Joanne had found a way around the steel barrier and was now running her small part of the world.

Boston Canon, a respected scientist, cared about the ocean and the creatures who call the environment home.

When he and his business partner finally received permission to research the ocean and reef nearby a new platform, he was elated.

What he wasn’t prepared for was the beautiful woman in charge. A woman whose work was in opposition to his own.

Can these two find common ground?

Or will their opposing work goals tear them apart?

The first 10 chapters were first published in the Run the World Anthology

Susan Horsnell bio

Susan Horsnell writes romance from sweet to hot.

Strong social themes are a feature in her books.

She grew up in Manly, NSW, Australia, and has traveled Australia and the World on postings with her Naval Officer husband of 48 years.

She lives with her husband and fur baby – Gemma-Jean, a young Jack Russell Terrier, in a small village in the mountains in Queensland, Australia.

Since retiring from a nursing career of 37 years, she has been able to indulge her passion for writing. The family enjoys traveling the country with their RV when not at home renovating.

Excerpt

Joanne’s POV

While I waited for Asher to call back, an idea formed. I grabbed Miles and Isaac, and after getting back into our gear, we hit the water, swimming the short distance to the recalcitrant leg. Glancing around, I saw the other three were perfectly positioned and embedded in the sea floor.

Indicating for Miles to open the toolbox holding the welding equipment, Isaac and I set it up and started working on the joint. We hoped by using the welder the heat might free anything that was holding the leg in place. Our intention was to force the joint apart.  

I closely studied the area where the extension joint circled the leg, and Isaac, who had assisted in assembling the components, did the same. He pointed to a slightly wider part of the metallic join where we could begin, and I brought the welder to life. 

Everything from that point happened faster than the speed of light. There was an almighty explosion, and I was thrown through the water. A searing pain in my arm raced up to my shoulder and exploded inside my head. Everything turned black. 

The CEO’s Outback Gal

by USA Today Best-Selling Author Susan Horsnell

Elizabeth loved the wide open spaces, isolation, and cattle station she had grown up on in the top end of Australia, but she was ready for a change.

She wanted to dip her toes into the waters of the big city, so Sydney, NSW, was where she headed on her adventure.

Hudson was busy running a multi-billion dollar corporation and had no time for anyone serious in his life.

Or so he thought.

He was frozen in place when the gorgeous brunette appeared in his life and was, for the first time ever—speechless.

But, there is more than what meets the eye with this pair and things are about to get a whole lot more interesting when the CEO finds out he’s the new boss of his outback gal.

The shortened version appeared in Dating the CEO anthology.

Excerpt

HUDSON

Owen and I walked side by side to the lift and took it down to the third floor. I couldn’t believe the stunning brunette was now one of my staff. Eyes widened and employees wished me a good morning as we passed through the data area towards Owen’s office. I wasn’t a stranger to my staff, but work prevented me from spending much time wandering through each department. Approaching the doorway, I noted the tops of two ladies’ heads above the chairs where they sat facing the desk. We walked in and the sound of our footsteps on the tiled floor had the women turning around to see who had arrived. 

I’d heard the expression—blood drained from her face—many times, but I’d never been witness to it happening. Until now. Elizabeth had turned as white as the tiles on the floor. 

“Raya, can you leave us to speak with Elizabeth, please?” I asked.

Raya glanced between the three of us, stood, and made her way to the door, closing it on her way out. 

Owen and I stood in front of Elizabeth, both of us leaning back against the desk with our arms crossed. 

“Shit!” Elizabeth exclaimed.

Susan Horsnell Bio:

Susan Horsnell writes romance from sweet to hot. She features strong social themes in her books.

She grew up in Manly, NSW, Australia, and has traveled Australia and the world on postings with her Naval Officer husband of 48 years.

She lives with her husband and fur baby – Gemma-Jean, a young Jack Russell Terrier, in a small village in the mountains in Queensland, Australia.

Since retiring from a nursing career of 37 years, she indulges her passion for writing. The family enjoys traveling the country with their RV when not at home renovating.

It Was Meant to Be

by USA Today Best-Selling Author Susan Horsnell

Kennedy wasn’t looking for love, but it seems fate had other ideas.
When he accepts a job as a ranch hand on a property a few miles from the city of Rogue Bay, he has no idea how much his life is about to change.
From the moment he sets eyes on his rancher boss, he knows he’s in a kind of trouble he’s never been in before.
Blaidyn is happy as a single man, running the ranch that has been in his family for decades.
The last thing he expected was to have his world knocked off its access by a sexy drifter.
Will these men accept it’s fate that has thrown them together?
Will they accept it was meant to be?

Excerpt

“Blaidyn, I’ve spent a total of five years dodging people who were hell-bent on killing me, and it taught me you can’t take life for granted. So, if you find someone who might come to mean something, you need to give yourself a swift kick in the ass and act.”

Author Bio

Susan Horsnell writes romance from sweet to hot.

Strong social themes are a feature in her books.

She grew up in Manly, NSW, Australia, and has traveled Australia and the World on postings with her Naval Officer husband of 48 years.

She lives with her husband and fur baby – Gemma-Jean, a young Jack Russell Terrier, in a small village in the mountains in Queensland, Australia.

Since retiring from a nursing career of 37 years, she has been able to indulge her passion for writing. The family enjoys traveling the country with their RV when not at home renovating.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SusanHorsnell

Masterton Brothers

by Susan Horsnell

Using an undeveloped country as a cover, the Masterton Brothers, who operate as the Kumul Cartel, conduct business with next to no chance of being caught. Or so they thought…Their lives are turned upside down when someone betrays their operation and pushes them to the brink of destruction. Murder. Torture. Voodoo. And crazy suspicions. Three beautiful women will bring the brothers to their knees, but will their steamy hot relationships crumble more than their family’s legacy?

Bio

Susan Horsnell writes romance from sweet to hot. Strong social themes are a feature in her books. She grew up in Manly, NSW, Australia, and has traveled Australia and the World on postings with her Naval Officer husband of 48 years. She lives with her husband and fur baby – Gemma-Jean, a young Jack Russell Terrier, in a small village in the mountains in Queensland, Australia. Since retiring from a nursing career of 37 years, she has been able to indulge her passion for writing. The family enjoys traveling the country with their RV when not at home renovating.

Excerpt

“If these people are so all fucking powerful, and have these voodoo spirits, why the fuck are they using guns on young innocent girls?”

QUINN TO WAIGI

The Dirty Dozen Princess Edition

The Dirty Dozen: Princess Edition
Genre: Adult Fairy Tale Romance Anthology
With Stories By:
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12 Novellas ~12 Princesses ~ 12 Authors
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