THE BITCH-PROOF ROMANCE is a new novella in THE BITCH-PROOF SUIT series. Approx 23,000 words. Paperback equivalent approx 80 pages. Story: How Blue (Bluebell) Byrne met Morgan Daire all those years ago in Dublin. How it all began. Set in Dublin and New York.

The Bitch-Proof Suit is a fresh and exciting story with plenty of humor and romance - with all the charm of Dublin and glamor of New York. When Blue (Bluebell) Byrne is up against the odds in the world of New York fashion marketing, she needs the ultimate in accessories - a bitch-proof suit. Her marketing experience has helped her create the perfect suit. She had it made by bespoke tailors, cut with twice the precision at half the price. No labels, no trends, just sheer cutting edge class. The story starts in Manhattan. Blue is about to put her suit to the ultimate test when she vies against a boardroom full of conniving business rivals to win the top job assignment - to work in the company’s office in Dublin, Ireland, and settle a few scores at the same time. The suit, her negotiating skills and gutsy determination helps Blue win the job. Within hours she sets off for Dublin. It’s the one place she swore she’d never go back to. Six years ago she’d left that city behind, along with Morgan Daire, the man who broke her heart, sure she’d never return. It had almost destroyed her once, but hell...she loves a challenge! She’ll be working with the unspeakably glamorous and influential Verde Valmont, and Verde’s Irish assistant Emer. Blue will also be facing up to the formidable Dubliner, Morgan Daire, the man whose past is inexorably linked with hers. Then there’s her friend, Dublin designer, Murphy, an incorrigible rogue whose flirting causes jealousy and all sorts of trouble. She also encounters the sexy and handsome Sears Pearson, a New York coolhunter, who takes an interest in her. With Morgan and Sears vying for her attention, and Murphy causing misunderstandings, her love life is anything but smooth. This is a sparkling new novel for 2010, brimming with romance, humor, friendship, rivalry, Irish cocktails and scandalous behavior. Author’s note: The Bitch-Proof Suit did actually exist. I designed and wore it several years ago when I lived and worked in Dublin, Scotland and London, and it served its purpose brilliantly. About the Author: De-ann Black is a bestselling author, scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist. She has around 40 books published. She splits her time between Scotland, Dublin and London. For news about her latest books visit Amazon’s De-ann Black page. http://www.amazon.com/De-Ann-Black/e/... De-ann's latest novels include THE CURE FOR LOVE (Romantic Comedy Novella), and the thriller The Strife of Riley.

The story begins in Dublin, Ireland. Blue (Bluebell) Byrne works for a marketing company in New York but she's been on an assignment during the summer in Dublin. Now she has her engagement party and her wedding to plan after a summer of romantic shenanigans and trouble involving her past love Morgan Daire, fashion designer Murphy, and New York coolhunter Sears Pearson. By marrying a man considered to be a prime prize, she's now in the spotlight of gossip and curiosity. So her wedding dress has to be fantastic. She needs to be a bitch-proof bride. It's going to be tricky. But hell...she loves a challenge! Especially when she has to fly back to Manhattan. Can she organise her wedding in Dublin while she's back in New York? A whole lot of fashion fiascos, Irish cocktails and scandalous behaviour happened last time when she went to Dublin. And it's still happening. Welcome to Blue's world of fashion and romance, with all the charm of Dublin and glamour of New York.

The Bitch-Proof Wedding is the fourth book in De-ann Black’s best-selling Bitch-Proof Suit series. The story reveals what happens next, after the Bitch-Proof Bride, between Blue (Bluebell) Byrne, Sears Pearson and Morgan Daire—and what happens with Verde and Murphy. And Emer. It’s a romantic comedy set in Dublin. De-ann used to live in Dublin, a city she loves. The books in the series 1\. The Bitch-Proof Suit 2\. The Bitch-Proof Romance (prequel) 3\. The Bitch-Proof Bride (sequel) 4\. The Bitch-Proof Wedding Blue is a fashion coolhunter from Manhattan, whose love life got entangled with Morgan, an irresistible, rich and darkly handsome Irishman from Dublin, and with Sears, a blond New York coolhunter. Then there’s Murphy, a roguish charmer and Dublin fashion designer. And Manhattan diva Verde Valmont and her Irish assistant Emer. Blue, Verde and Emer were three women working in fashion marketing for Randolph’s company in Manhattan. They spent the summer in Dublin searching for new fashion trends. Summer’s almost over, but now they’re about to enjoy a long, hot, sizzling autumn. So come on in if you want to read about the wedding. An exciting wedding in Dublin. There’s romance, rivalry, fashion fiascos, Irish cocktails and scandalous behaviour. Welcome to their world again. New releases by De-ann Knitting Cottage and Scottish Highlands Christmas Wedding. Oops! I’m the Paparazzi, Again, and The Bitch-Proof Wedding. Romance books by De-ann Cottages, Cakes & Crafts 1\. The Flower Hunter’s Cottage 2\. The Sewing Bee by the Sea 3\. The Beemaster’s Cottage 4\. The Chocolatier’s Cottage 5\. The Bookshop by the Seaside 6\. The Dressmaker’s Cottage Quilting Bee & Tea Shop 1\. The Quilting Bee 2\. The Tea Shop by the Sea 3\. Embroidery Cottage Sewing, Crafts & Quilting 1\. The Sewing Bee 2\. The Sewing Shop 3\. Knitting Cottage (Scottish Highland romance) 4\. Scottish Highlands Christmas Wedding Snow Bells Haven 1\. Snow Bells Christmas 2\. Snow Bells Wedding Heather Regency Romance The Sewing, Knitting & Baking 1\. The Tea Shop 2\. The Sewing Bee & Afternoon Tea 3\. The Christmas Knitting Bee 4\. Champagne Chic Lemonade Money 5\. The Vintage Sewing & Knitting Bee The Tea Shop & Tearoom 1\. The Christmas Tea Shop & Bakery 2\. The Christmas Chocolatier 3\. The Chocolate Cake Shop in New York at Christmas 4\. The Bakery by the Seaside 5\. Shed in the City Christmas Romance 1\. Christmas Romance in Paris 2\. Christmas Romance in Scotland Thriller books by De-ann Knight in Miami, Agency Agenda, The Strife of Riley, Electric Shadows, Love Him Forever, Shadows of Murder and Someone Worse. About the De-ann Black is a bestselling author, screenwriter and former newspaper journalist. She has over 80 books published. Romance, thrillers, various fiction and non-fiction books. De-ann is also a professional artist, illustrator and designer. Embroidery patterns, fabric design, dressmaking, sewing, knitting and fashion are part of her work. Additionally, De-ann has always been interested in fitness, and was a fitness and bodybuilding champion, 100 metre runner and mountaineer.