Natalie R. Murphy
Award winning Author/Self-publishing Coach
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September To Summer:
A Principal's Heart
In this award-winning romance novel, Lacey Alexander, a Converse-wearing, man-hating, plus-sized Diva, is the new Principal at Drexel Elementary. She plans to make a difference in the declining Chicago neighborhood she grew up in. But this school year will be like no other, professionally or personally, when Tio Jacobson walks into her office.
Her heart has been abandoned, cheated on, and abused. Trying to deny her attraction to this good-looking, full of sexiness former football, her heart & body betrays her.
But Tio has a secret that could shatter Lacey's heart for good!
Enjoy Tio and Lacey's steamy, emotional roller coaster ride! It's a ride you won't soon forget!
Then Came You
Book 1 of 4
Dive into an award-winning tale of two sisters who weren’t looking for love, but love found them.
Shannan is a successful photographer, who appears to have everything going for her—except true love. After a devastating breakup, she has closed the door to her heart.
Then came Jabari, a charming handsome mailman, who manages to capture her attention. His charm and self-confidence coupled with the sexual tension between them makes him hard for her to resist.
But when his past resurfaces and threatens another blow to her heart, Shannan and her fierce "ride or die" girls are ready to fight back and claim her happily ever after.
Meanwhile, Zaniyah was the epitome of single bliss, enjoying life without the strings of a relationship.
Then came Brian, the nerdy boy from high school, now transformed, and irresistibly charming. Z, as she’s affectionately known, is intrigued by his charm and agrees to a steamy friends-with-benefits relationship. Their no-strings-attached arrangement seems perfect until Brian has to leave to return to his home overseas. Suddenly, Z finds herself wishing for more than just casual encounters. How was she know that his kiss would make her mind go blank? Who told her heart to participate in this? Now that Brian has to leave, all Z wants is for him to stay.
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Get swept away by the passion, drama, and romance of these two sisters' love stories in Book 1 of this captivating 4-part series. Your heart will smile, cry and celebrate with them on their journey to finding true love. A must-read book for the romance junkie in you!
One Song
Book 2 of 4
Together, Brian and Zaniyah, become the sensation of the steppers' world, on Chicago's southside. A fun-loving power couple whose chemistry on and off the dance floor makes them local celebrities. Their shared love of dance is only exceeded by their love for each other. But when lies, secrets, and family betrayal rear their ugly heads will their love survive?
Step onto the dance floor and into a tale of undeniable love and heart-stopping drama with "One Song," a romantic tale that dances its way into your soul.
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Distinguished Authors Guild 2023
Love Beyond The Waves
Book 3 of 4
This award-winning novel will take you on a captivating journey of the heart, aboard a luxurious cruise ship, where Christal Campbell, a portrait photographer has decided to escape her normal, mundane life and explore the world through her camera lens.
Amidst the shimmering ocean and breathtaking landscapes, Chris's lens captures not just picturesque scenes, but the magnetic gaze of Bradley Mathieu, the handsome and charming Bahamian bartender. Smitten right away, she is drawn into a whirlwind romance that dives deeper than the ocean itself. Chris also finds friendship with her adventurous, somewhat clumsy cabin mate, Anya, who joins her on this emotional expedition.
However, life on the high seas is not all sunshine and waves for this photographer, especially when the nightmare she thought she left behind resurfaces onboard, Chris must confront her deepest fears and find the courage to forge a new path forward.
With Bradley and Anya at her side, Chris discovers the strength to confront the past that is threatening to capsize her newfound joy.
Right Now & Forever
Book 4 of 4
Lady's man Lorenzo Martinez doesn't believe in love. And why should he? He's only seen love abandon, scar, and leave people hoping for something that never comes. Love in his eyes is a fool’s game, one that leaves scars and emptiness in its wake—lessons he learned all too well from his past.
But when Lorenzo, literally, collides with his new boss, Mason Booker, sparks fly, and the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Mason is a single woman, with no interest in a committed relationship, especially with a charmer like Lorenzo.
They agree to a "just fun" fling, with clear-cut rules, but eventually, their hearts say differently. Their casual romance begins to heat up and emotions they didn't plan to involve start playing a role. But neither is willing to admit that they want more.
Can Lorenzo let go of his past hurts and take a real chance on love? Will Mason be the one to break down Lorenzo's walls?
Dear Butterfly...
Wishes from the Heart
Get ready to be swept off your feet by this dynamic second-chance love story! Mya's life has been turned upside down since the tragic loss of her boyfriend and the kidnapping of their infant daughter, 5 years ago. But thanks to her two besties, Shantel, and Toni, she has rebuilt her life in the cozy suburb of Jasperville, Il, where she owns a charming bookstore and cafe`. However, love is the one chapter of her life she has not re-opened…until the handsome, charismatic Reese Stallworth comes into her life.
Reese is the owner of a string of barber shops and is a single girl-dad of two adorable girls. With his charisma and undeniable charm, he slowly but surely wins Mya's heart. As Mya and Reese's romance blossoms, Shantel’s boyfriend, Corliss, gets a curious bug in his detective hat and secretly re-opens Mya’s baby abduction case. What he discovers in his investigation will not only rock Mya’s world, but it will change her life forever.
Will Mya's newfound happiness be overshadowed by the shadows of her past? You want to read this second chance at romance story where every twist is as captivating as it is unexpected.
Jasperville Series Bk. 1
To Be LOVED
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Jasperville Series Bk. 2
Distinguished Authors Guild
2024
They were just looking for fun.
what they found was each other and so much more!
All of her life Toni has been surrounded by police officers…her stepfather, her uncle, and her ex-boyfriend. Each one has disappointed her and/or broken her heart. So, Antionette "Toni" Kennedy has shut down on the idea of real love. Believing that she is protecting herself from love's unpredictability, she throws herself into a life of promiscuity.
That is until she meets Officer Darius Johnson, the newest detective on the Jasperville police force. Darius is a major flirt and a hero in the eyes of Toni’s best friend Mya. Everything about him makes Toni say, “No”, including the fact that he’s a cop. However, despite her reservations, Toni finds herself irresistibly drawn to this gorgeous, gray-eyed, tattooed, hero in blue and his corny pick-up lines.
No longer able to fight what she feels, Toni gears up to admit her feelings to Darius. But the hazard of being a cop places Darius in a life-threatening position. Now, against all odds, she can only pray that he can find his way back to her. Before time runs out for them both.
This is a steamy romance story filled with passion, drama, and a happily ever after, that will leave you wanting more!
Forever Yours, Again
Jasperville Series Bk. 3
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~Romance guide~
Reignite the passion in your love life with this fun, easy-to-follow romance playbook! This nice-to-naughty romance guide has prompts, intimate challenges, and sexy-fun exercises designed to spark passion, enhance communication, and have you falling in love all over again.
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Inside, you’ll discover:
~Seductive tips to keep the flame burning bright
~Playful ideas that bring joy to everyday
~Simple, heartfelt ways to create lasting memories
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Whether you’re falling in love or rediscovering it, this guide will help you craft the kind of romance that lingers in the air, wraps you in its warmth, and leaves you breathless.
The perfect gift for couples—or anyone ready to embrace love’s magic.
~WORKSHOP~
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