The perfect road trip:  2 strangers, 1 truck, and 1500 miles to fall in love.

A Holiday Romance... 

Detective Justin Hatcher and Cameron McAlister are in a hurry to leave North Carolina—for totally different reasons.  He wants to confront his family about a five-year-old betrayal. She wants to escape the remnants of a failed marriage.

Thrown together as unlikely and unexpected travel partners, their trip is filled with both dramatic and humorous situations along the road.  But, with God’s constant hand in their journey, Justin and Cameron discover that…

Yes, you can go home again…

especially at Christmastime.

Review Links for Almost Home:    http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2009/01/almost-home-by-carla-rossi.html
http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/almosthomerossi.htm

What happens when a big city career girl…

Successful financial advisor Marti Randolph is returning home to grandma in small town Madison, Texas after a disastrous relationship with her boss.  Expecting a marriage proposal, she was devastated to find he was already married.  Finding it difficult to accept God’s mercy and forgiveness for her mistake, the situation is made worse by small town gossips who won’t let the rumors of her workplace romance and subsequent resignation die.

…meets a small town single and seeking pastor?

Jim Bowman is the pastor of Marti’s grandmother’s church.  Not only is he looking for a traditional wife, but he’s about to embark on a building campaign to house his growing flock.  He is met with opposition from the congregation’s older members who are set in their ways.  Jim needs Marti’s financial expertise to devise a plan that will be suitable for everyone.  She’s happy to help, but insists she’s just passing through.  Romance blossoms through humorous situations and faith-building obstacles as these two realize…

God doesn’t always send us what we want…He sends us what we need.

Review Links for Limited Light:   http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/limitedlightrossi.htm
http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/RRs/Dec08RR/limitedlight.cw.html

Short Story...



When Pittsburgh native Amber Kensington moved to the Texas Gulf coast to take a job, hurricane season was the last thing on her mind.  That is until a massive storm named Ike appeared destined to make a direct hit just miles from her apartment.  Evacuation is the answer, but what happens when your car won’t cooperate?

Alex Clarke has seen his share of tropical weather, but it never gets any easier.  A childhood experience with lightning has left him fearful of storms.  Still, his greatest desire is to participate in his church’s outreach program and assist hurricane victims.  Now he’s discovered his new neighbor is stranded.  Can he convince her to go with him?  And can Amber and Alex find God’s comfort and healing despite the raging storm?


Review Links for It Happened One Hurricane:  http://mistressbellareviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/it-happened-one-hurricane-by-carla.html?zx=e3525258777f8e85
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/it-happened-one-hurricane-by-carla.html
http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/onehurricanerossi.htm


Winner:  Easter Lillies Short Story Contest...

Last Easter, Trey Lawson returned from war with a combat injury and a long road to recovery.  A year later his life appears to be back on track, but he’s not exactly where God wants him.  He couldn’t be.  He’s miserable.

Joy Cavanaugh has waited a year for Trey to snap out of it.  Their once serious relationship has all but disappeared since his return.  She’s convinced he still loves her, but why has he shut her out?  He’s made it clear he’d rather spend his time ministering to the homeless men under the 5th Street bridge than to allow her back into his life.

Both Trey and Joy regard Easter as the holiest of all Christian celebrations.  As they herald the resurrection, can Trey let God have His way in his life?  Or will Joy have to give him up forever?