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Stella Marie Alden loves Zumba, yoga, watercolor painting, and all genres of romances,
Her first book, ‘How to Train Your Knight’, won Romance Writers of America coveted Molly and Show me the Sparks Contests, and placed in four others. Truly remarkable, considering she’s only been writing for three years.
Growing up in Vermont, she loved to make up stories. Crayons fought each other over size and placement in their cardboard box and imaginary friends crowded the house. Her brother often complained. “Tell her no one’s here, Mother.".
Her career paths have varied. She’s been a librarian, a classical clarinetist wanna-be, recording studio engineer, broadcast electronics repairman, and now she architects software programs. She lives in Bergen County, NJ with her life-long hero and their two cats. Her two girls are grown but ever supportive. You go Mom!

Jack II ! #Freebie

Published by stella on September 3, 2019

I’m coming for you, babe. Hold on…

Working as the senator’s bodyguard, I overhear some real bad s#%*. The corruption pisses me off, I open my mouth, and stick my nose where it doesn’t belong. Because of it, some thugs kidnap my woman.

You got to be f’-n kidding me. These guys are going down, big time.

Drug lords, blackmail, and diplomats join together in this exciting read. Didn’t read the first? No worries. You’ll love Jack and Blakely as they take you on a roller-coaster ride you won’t soon forget.

Thrilling chemistry and unexpected twists keep you on fire, on edge, until the very last page.

This stand-alone contains hot scenes of marital bliss, blood-pressure-raising adventure, and a satisfying happily-ever-after.

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#FREEBIE Flash Sale

Published by stella on August 20, 2019

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…I keep that in mind as I rush to the front door and push it open. In the small kitchen, I figure it’s time to teach this little trespasser a lesson.

Pulling out my weapon, I shout, “Freeze!”

She slams the bedroom door, a lock clicks, and it takes me two strides to get past the kitchen table.

I bang on the white, painted oak. “Get out here, missy. You have some explaining to do.”

Not only am I pissed some intruder’s in my guesthouse, my shoulder hurts, and my cock’s gone hard. My fucking appendage should know better.

Looking down, it dawns on me I left my room in my birthday suit. I never expected to find a female, a gorgeous one at that. Shit, there’s nothing to do now but grab a throw-pillow and hold it in front of me.

Suddenly, being naked is the least of my problems. The door bursts open and she’s got a weapon. I kick, the gun flies, and my pillow drops. Screaming hysterically, she steps close and pounds her fists on my chest. When one of her blows breaks open my stitches, I’ve fucking had enough.

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One day #FlashSale #Freebie

Published by stella on August 8, 2019

A Bad Boy Romance…

Hell is not fire and brimstone. It’s not the devil. Hell is playing one NFL game, getting a taste of fame, and losing it all in an instant.

Chris Vance
Going pro meant millions of dollars, a beautiful home and a gorgeous wife. A drunk driver changes everything. Now, I’m a broke grad-assistant with serious anger issues. If it wasn’t for Coach offering me a job, God knows where I’d be. Then, a stunning graduate student walks into my favorite dive and dead parts of me come to life. A do-gooder, she stages a protest about caged kids and ends up sold to smugglers south of the border. I arrive just in time to save her and maybe, save myself.

She thinks I’m some kind of hero and I want to be that man.

Danni Hughes
I only allow myself one pity party a year. This time, I meet a dark, brooding stranger in a lowlife bar. Pretending I’m no goody-two-shoes, I take what he offers. After, he’s a real jerk and I’d be done with him except for his constant texts. I think there’s more to him than the bitter shell he shows the world.

When he saves my life, I’m sure of it

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Misconduct~ Get it now!

Published by stella on May 22, 2019

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Her sweetness tore a hole straight into the dark side of my soul and left me raw, vulnerable.

Ryan
I got room for only one thing in my life, football. We both agreed when I turned down the covers, once and done. I never expected what came next and she ran out before I could beg her to stay.  Worried for her safety, I can’t throw, can’t run. Hell, I can’t even think.

Kira
I foolishly agreed to his stupid rule and now, my eyes follow him around like a love-sick puppy. Majoring in journalism, controversy is my best friend and his worst nightmare. It’s my job to expose all the cr@p going on in this college and his to avoid it.
For his sake and mine, I can’t fall for him.
It’ll destroy us both.

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Do You Feel Lucky II?

Published by stella on April 4, 2019

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I’m her husband, a bloody bodyguard. I should’ve kept her safe.

Lucky
One minute, we’re living the dream. The next, her baby shower explodes and she’s kidnapped by terrorists. That’s no excuse for what she does next.

Callie
Lucky’s nightmares have morphed into day-terrors. He’s drinking, too, which isn’t like him at all. He says he wants to reenlist but, in his condition, he’ll surely get killed.
I can’t lose him.
That’s why I stage an intervention.

A Stand-alone Patten Securities novel with heated scenes, swearing, and a Happily-Ever-After.

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Three For the Price of One

Published by stella on February 21, 2019

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Surely, I can ignore one leggy dog-walker for a few weeks…

“What’s her name?”
“Who?”
“Your dog? Its name?”
“How the heck would I know? I call it Dog.”
“Well does Dog bite?”
“I don’t think so. Didn’t bite me.”
“That’s not funny, Mr. Slate.”
“It’s Slate, just Slate.”

Slate
I told the agency I wanted a male dog walker. What did they send? A way too leggy, too naive, and too d@mn pretty med student. I got no business letting her stay in my guesthouse out in the middle of nowhere. I like my life just the way it is, uncomplicated.

In My Custody
Andrew Quinn
A few years back, my gorgeous client captured the world’s attention when her billionaire husband died and left her penniless. Refusing charity, she’s fired me more times than I can count but she’s not getting rid of me that easily.

Jack
I was born to protect and know how to turn on the charm. I love playing poker, writing, and the rush of adrenaline. I’m looking for someone who likes to laugh, calls me out on my bulls**t, and won’t give up on me.

Three high intensity, stand-alone novels with graphic language, no cheating, and smoking hot, happily-ever-afters!

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The CEO’s Valentine ~ Free for a limited time

Published by stella on February 9, 2019

Grayson Patten Meets his Match

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Get Lucky, Now Live

Published by stella on January 31, 2019

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I was hired to guard a pair of earrings. Unfortunately, they’re attached to pure, unadulterated trouble.

Lucky
Trouble starts with a blue-eyed stare that hits below the belt. You’d swear she was about to do you. You might think it ends with a girl-next-door but you’d be wrong. Bloody hell, she’s all woman. Not only that, a bloomin’ genius.

Callie
While my bodyguard works, I flirt all night, playing with fire. When the party’s over, we’re ready for more but fate has other plans. First there’s the snowstorm, then the break-ins, and did I mention the arms dealer?

A Stand-alone Patten Securities novel with heated scenes, swearing, and a HEA.

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Get Lucky ~ Now on Amazon

Published by stella on January 30, 2019

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I was hired to guard a pair of earrings. Unfortunately, they’re attached to pure, unadulterated trouble.

Lucky
Trouble starts with a blue-eyed stare that hits below the belt. You’d swear she was about to do you. You might think it ends with a girl-next-door but you’d be wrong. Bloody hell, she’s all woman. Not only that, a bloomin’ genius.

Callie
While my bodyguard works, I flirt all night, playing with fire. When the party’s over, we’re ready for more but fate has other plans. First there’s the snowstorm, then the break-ins, and did I mention the arms dealer?

A Stand-alone Patten Securities novel with heated scenes, swearing, and a HEA.

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Jack II ~ Coming Dec. 3rd!

Published by stella on November 28, 2018

I can’t believe how much I friggin’ love her.

“Babe… You okay?”
“Mm-hmm.”
“You think we’ll ever get sick of this?”
“Doubt it.”

A diplomat is blackmailing a senator, my woman got kidnapped, and now I’m accused of murder. Are you kidding me?

This time, Patten Securities may have stepped in way too deep. Bankrolled by big bucks, synthetic heroin is pouring into the United States. The only way to keep her safe is to stop the flow.

It could turn deadly but for whom?

Even if you didn’t read book one, you’ll love Jack and Blakely as they take you on another rollercoaster ride you won’t soon forget.

SNEAK PEAK

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