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Betty Jo Schuler, an author and former elementary teacher who writes for children, teens, and adults, has had seventeen books published. She is an instructor for Writers Digest University where she's taught online courses in writing romance novels, children's books, and most recently teaches "Writing the Young Adult Novel" on a fairly regular basis. She also edits YA Novels in WDU's Second Draft Critique program. A former Indiana native, she loves life in Florida where she gaze out at palm trees, tropical flowers, and sunshine while fulfilling her lifelong love of working with words. Betty Jo has a BS in Education from Miami University of Ohio and an MA from Ball State University of Indiana. She's married with four grown kids who have families of their own. In her spare time, this writer and instructor enjoys yoga, water aerobics, time with friends and many other "fun" activities" She invites you to visit her website athttp://bettyjowrites.com/
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Love in a Small Town
It's late June when Sam Champion drives into an Illinois town and sees a "Grow Browning" billboard, with the population, 3653, in changeable numbers, like those on a scoreboard. Sam, an Arizona professor, wants to sell the house he inherited, fast, and return to Arizona, for a prestigious promotion. Lily Madison, his red-haired neighbor is an accident-waiting-to-happen, but beautiful, determined, and smart, she has other plans for Sam and Browning. Lily brightens Sam's life, but he doesn't realize how much until he tries to walk away.
"Against the backdrop of a tender love story, the author depicts a realistic commentary of a small town in the Midwest, struggling to maintain its identity. A small town Indiana at its best. The Hoosier author introduces you to real people, who can become good friends. This romance warms the heart and leaves you wanting more." ~ Best Books of Indiana, Fiction Judges
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Finding Freedom
Nick Dennis, a mystery writer who's gone where he wanted and done what he liked, has never had a serious relationship. Celeste Harte, a widow who's always met others' expectations, is looking for a romantic man. Nick is secretly trying to write a romance novel on a bet but can't get inside his heroine's head. She wants to become a free spirit. When he tells Celeste he doesn't understand women, she thinks he's joking. When he offers to turn her life around, she knows he can turn it upside down but can't resist.
Celeste Harte wished for a fairy tale romance, and Prince Charming turned out to be a cheating toad. Wiser now, she wished on this year’s birthday candles she’d find a man who would turn her life into a sizzling romance novel. Does such a man exist? When dangerously sexy Nick Dennis offers to turn her life around, she knows he could turn it upside down, but can she say no to this romantic stranger?
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Male Wanted
When Taylor Gayle advertises in The Town Crier for a male to date, Max Stuart misprints her ad to indicate she’s looking for a “sadomasochistic male to mate” and includes her address. To atone for his mistakes, Max becomes her live-in protector. Now, who’s going to protect this high school librarian from the unbelievably sexy newspaper editor? And who’s going to save Max?
Taylor Gayle names her plants, dulls her hair with a brown rinse, and envies her fraternal twin sister of her beauty. Max Stuart plays with noisy toys, brings home his sister's dog Muttso, and sets fire to Taylor's kitchen. The elevator in their apartment building is an accident-waiting-to-happen, but the landlady is more concerned with whether Taylor and Max are "cohabitating." Glorious Apartments are as misnamed as Progressive High School and Boomtown, Ohio. Nothing is what it seems in this slaphappy romance.
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Impossible Dreams
Lori Hayes never takes a risk but when someone enters her in a Dream Date contest and she meets Chance Dawson, sparks fly. Two opposites who want different prizes and a case of double identity will keep you chuckling.
"Impossible Dreams is a cute little love story...it’s a quick read for a sunny afternoon." ~ Alberta, Manic Readers
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Also by Betty Jo Schuler
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What Readers and Reviewers are saying about Betty Jo Schuler
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No Rain, No Rainbows
Laugh, love, and cry with these girls in their teens. Slip into their lives and experience the ups and downs. If the sun smiles upon a rain shower, a rainbow appears. Without challenges, there would be no triumphs. Without rain, there would be no rainbows. These girls meet challenges with determination and triumph.
"This book could be very helpful to any teen, whatever the situation. A young girl reading this book might realize the importance of making correct choices because it’s written by someone her age. If No Rain, No Rainbows, helps one young person it would be well worth the read.
I feel the author captures the attention of young ladies by the topics in this book, as well as the publisher in the book cover. The front cover makes you want to take a look at the book to see what it is about, and the books chapters spike interest because of the different topics. I recommend this book not only to all pre-teen and teen girls but their parents as well. There is a lot of information as well as wisdom in this fiction book, and it is a great read, too!" ~ Manic Readers, 4 Stars
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Mystic Mansion
Are Shadow, the grinning black cat, and Annabelle Coffinfinder, guardian of the crystal chandelier, the only lingering spirits in Mansion House, or are there more? When Kati Danson discovers her power of clairaudience, she decides to find out.
"Mystic Mansion is a fun, teenage, summer adventure full of fun and mystery. The characters in the story are emotional and easy to connect to, the travails in their lives easy to associate with—social awkwardness, teenage love, the mix of emotions stirred up for children whose parents get divorced. There’s something for everyone in this story, plus the mysterious haunting of the Coffinfinder Mansion. And, as with most teenage fiction, the ending is happy and fulfilling." ~ Manic Readers, 5 stars, Reviewed by Stacey
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How Not to Date A Hollywood Star
Melissa Martin would love to meet Hollywood teen star, Chad Robb, but meeting an adorable guy while he’s in a coma is not the preferred way. Dating a conscious guy with tanned flesh, toned muscle and a heart that races when you kiss is highly preferable. Lissa’s movie idol makes this a memorable summer when a boat hits him and his spirit exits his body to find her a boyfriend and a life.
"I sat all afternoon and read How Not to Date a Hollywood Star. I really, really enjoyed it. I got caught up in Melissa's life and loved Mandy. Both guys were easy to get attached to. It was fun. (I wanted more...after it ended.)" ~ Cathy, reader
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