Bella Luna

<B>Her love life has gone to the dogs...</B><P>Rose Richardson is on the run from her dangerous ex-husband a crime she didn't commit--and the embarrassment of being an advice columnist with a disastrous personal life. Donning a fake identity she escapes to a lovely lake house rental in rural Connecticut...only to discover her refuge is already occupied. Leo Drake is devastatingly handsome-and clearly wants to be alone. Rose stands her ground even while she fears being found out for the fugitive she is. Plus her sweet dog Bella seems to like the brooding widower so how bad could he be? <P>A prize winning novelist Leo lost everything after he lost his wife. But his mysterious housemate just might be the muse he needs to reignite his writing career. Despite his misgivings Rose has secrets that only draw him closer firing his imagination even as his heart struggles with the attraction building between them. Plus he kind of likes the quirky pooch. And as he tries to untangle his unusual predicament Bella's antics just might be the key to showing the loner that love is the only inspiration he needs...<P><B>Praise for Sharon Struth</B><P>Struth has a gift for layering stories within stories while keeping them all connected. --<I>Library Journal</I><P>Struth is an author to watch! --Laura Drake author of RITA-award winner <I>The Sweet Spot</I><P>Sharon Struth writes a good story about love and loss. She knows her characters and has a path she wants them to take. --Eye on Romance<P>The plot is refreshing and will definitely keep the reader turning page after page. --Fresh Fiction