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Because of a Boy

ISBN: 0373714491
Book One in Anna's new Atlanta Heroes series!!!
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She never meant it to go so far...

Pediatric nurse Kate Rhodes teams up with legal aid lawyer Stephen Creighton because it's the only way to save her patient--a sick little boy whose father is on the run from both the DEA and a Colombian drug lord. Now Kate and Stephen are in danger of losing their lives as well as their hearts!

Anna DeStefano turns up the heat--her southern-set, award-winning stories go uptown in Atlanta Heroes! Some of your favorite characters from The Perfect Daughter and The Prodigal's Return are back, joined by every-day heroes you'll love.

"...Remarkably realistic characters and a fast-paced story make Anna DeStefano's Because of a Boy hard to put down..."


"...Totally engrossing...a winning start..."

"...Author Anna DeStefano doesn't pull her punches... Dealing with some of the most emotional issues possible, child abuse, the effects of abusive families, physical injury and betrayal, DeStefano delivers a page-turning read..."

"...Anna DeStefano’s Because of a Boy is an emotional story that forces her characters to trust based on gut feeling, and this left this reader in tears more than once..."

All-American Father

ISBN: 0373714106
Don't miss the third book in Superromance's Singles...With Kids series!!!



Happily Ever After Shouldn't Be This Hard To Tackle... Neither Derrick nor Bailey Greenwood know how to back down from a fight. Turns out, winning each other's love with be their toughest, and most rewarding battle of all.

"All-American Father...will delight readers from start to finish..."


"...showcases Anna DeStefano’s warm writing style and innate talent of creating characters that come to life for her readers. Thank you, Ms. DeStefano, for taking real life situations and developing compelling, entertaining stories that we want to read again and again."

"...a talented author who takes a tale and makes it shine... Her characters go beyond multi-dimensional and will make a lasting impact on readers' hearts. She takes real life people and tells their stories in a way that will leave your heart aching... "


The Perfect Daughter

ISBN: 0373713991
The exciting conclusion to Anna's award-winning Daughter series!!!

Everyone thought Maggie Rivers was perfect... You've watched her fight for the people she cares about. Now journey back to Oakwood, Georgia as Maggie and NYPD Detective Matt Lebrettie fight for her safety, the future Maggie deserves, and the love they can't run from any longer.


"...offers an insightful look into the realities of dealing with tragedy. Her characters are well-drawn and her dialogue sparkles."


""...Touches the heart...pierces the soul...a true romance!!! Treat yourself with Anna DeStefano's The Perfect Daughter this Valentine's Day."


The Prodigal's Return

ISBN: 0373713290

2006 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence WINNER!!!

Neal Cain and Jennifer Gardner's lives have spiraled out of control.
Their entire town and all the odds are against their second chance.

Are these survivors ready for the toughest battle of all...
--Coming home?



"I loved this book! It made me laugh as well as cry..."
--5 Roses, A Romance Review

"...a very contemporary love story...DeStefano writes beautifully with a depth of emotion that moves the reader and wraps her in warmth and humor."
--4 1/2 Stars, Romance B(u)y the Book, Michelle Buonfiglio

"Like fine wine, Anna DeStefano’s writing improves with each inspired novel she produces and The Prodigal's Return is the best yet."
--5 Stars, Cataromance.com, Donna Zapf

--4 Hearts, LovesRomance.com

"A wonderful story...that tugs at your heart and leaves you with a satisfied sigh."
--NYT Bestselling Author Haywood Smith


The Runaway Daughter
ISBN: 0373713290
Reviewers Choice Award Winner
2006 Best Superromance,
Cataromance.com
2006 Holt Medallion Finalist
2006 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence Finalist

You can run, but you can't hide...

Maggie Rivers... A teenager on the run...
Her Uncle Tony... A loner, playboy sheriff's deputy... A man who's lost too much and will risk anything to protect his niece...
Angie Carter... Their small town's first female candidate for sheriff... She can't let Tony protect Maggie alone, even if breaking the rules will cost her more that her heart...

Heroes who put everything on the line for the people they love...
And the price just might be their lives!


"...Gifted author Anna DeStefano once again creates a story ripped from today’s headlines... a heart wrenching fast-paced tale of lives touched by the evil of methamphetamines and the healing of a family’s unconditional love."
--5 Stars, Cataromance Reviews, Donna Zapf

"...an intriguing police procedural...a strong thriller..."
--Excellent! BookReview.com

"...an exciting, nail-biting story...that romantic suspense readers will enjoy..."
--Marilyn Heyman, Romance Reviews Today

"Anna DeStefano's remarkable stories of the healing power of love touch the heart with hope. One of the genre's rising stars..."
--Gayle Wilson, Two-Time RITA Award Winning Author.


A Family for Daniel

ISBN: 0373712804

Reviewers Choice Award Winner
2005 Best Superromance,
Cataromance.com
2005 Holt Medallion Finalist
2005 Book Buyers Best Award Finalist

What happens when two survivors can't make it alone? Amy Loar is a single working mother struggling to give her daughter the secure life she deserves. Joshua White is raising his baby sister's son, only Daniel doesn't want anything to do with the small-town life Joshua loves. The last thing these childhood friends have energy for is the distraction of a relationship, until working together becomes the only way they can protect the kids they love.

"...This is a keeper for me. Sorry you will have to go buy your own."


"... an intriguing family drama that focuses on the impact of abuse on adults and children... fans of powerful contemporary tales with social issues will want to read Anna DeStefano's fine story."

--Silver Medal Award, Blether Reviews, Harriet Klausner

"... If you haven't discovered Anna DeStefano yet, then you must read A FAMILY FOR DANIEL, which showcases her creative writing talent to perfection. This moving book will tug at your heart strings and trigger your protective instincts."

--5 Stars, Cataromance Reviews, Donna Zapf

"I loved this book for its many complex issues... Getting into the viewpoints of the troubled children added dimension to the story, and their triumphs were all the sweeter because of the pain they'd faced. A great, emotional read...from an author to watch."

--The Best Reviews


The Unknown Daughter

ISBN# 0-373-71234-0

4 1/2 Star Top Pick Gold Medal, RTBOOKclub
A Waldenbooks Romance Series Best Seller
Romantic Times Best Superromance of 2004!


Carrinne Wilmington turned her back on her past and her first love when she was only seventeen. Now, for the sake of her sixteen-year-old daughter, she's returning to her South Georgia home to search for the key to their future. When someone tries to stop her from finding the truth, will Eric Rivers, the rebel-turned-sheriff from her past, help her protect the daughter he's never known?

"This is what romance should be..." --Romantic Times

"Entertaining contemporary romance... a five tissue box tale..." --Harriet Klausner, The Best Reviews

"This may just be an author to watch..."

"Character-driven drama, highlighted by strong writing and sympathetic characters... a promising start for a new author..."

"...leap[s] off the page with freshness and originality... I look forward to more from this author."

"Absorbing! Intriguing! Fascinating!... Anna DeStefano's poetic way with words and her appealing characters enhanced this delightful book... truly a book to treasure and enjoy over and over again."

--Donna Zapf, Cataromance Reviews

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