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| + | '''Barbara Bretton''' is the bestselling author of more than 40 novels, most of which are romances. She sold her first book in 1982, to romance industry legend [[Vivian Stephens]]. After writing a fan letter to [[Bertrice Small]], Bretton became close friends with the author, a relationship that continues to this day. She is a recipient of [[Romantic Times Magazine]] [[Career Achievement Award]] and Reviewer's Choice awards. | ||
As a [[Harlequin American Romance]] author, [[Barbara Bretton]] published 23 titles. She published one novel under the [[Harlequin Intrigue]] banner. | As a [[Harlequin American Romance]] author, [[Barbara Bretton]] published 23 titles. She published one novel under the [[Harlequin Intrigue]] banner. | ||
| − | == Books == | + | == On the Web == |
| + | * [http://www.barbarabretton.com Barbara Bretton] - Official website | ||
| + | * [http://bmafb.blogspot.com Barbara Bretton - Fresh Content Daily...Maybe] - Barbara Bretton's blog | ||
| + | * [http://www.booktalk.com/column6.html Rejection: The Real Story] - Barbara Bretton writes about dealing with rejection. | ||
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| + | === Books === | ||
* [[A Fine Madness - Barbara Bretton|''A Fine Madness'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #274 ]] - December 1988 | * [[A Fine Madness - Barbara Bretton|''A Fine Madness'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #274 ]] - December 1988 | ||
| − | * [[All We Know Of Heaven|''All We Know Of Heaven'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #355 ]] - August 1990 | + | * [[All We Know Of Heaven - Barbara Bretton|''All We Know Of Heaven'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #355 ]] - August 1990 |
* [[The Bride Came C.O.D.|''Bride Came C.O.D., The'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #505 ]] - October 1993 | * [[The Bride Came C.O.D.|''Bride Came C.O.D., The'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #505 ]] - October 1993 | ||
* [[Bundle Of Joy|''Bundle of Joy'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #393 ]] - June 1991 | * [[Bundle Of Joy|''Bundle of Joy'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #393 ]] - June 1991 | ||
* [[Daddy's Girl - Barbara Bretton|''Daddy's Girl'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #441 ]] - June 1992 | * [[Daddy's Girl - Barbara Bretton|''Daddy's Girl'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #441 ]] - June 1992 | ||
* [[The Edge Of Forever|''Edge Of Forever, The'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #138]] - February 1986 | * [[The Edge Of Forever|''Edge Of Forever, The'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #138]] - February 1986 | ||
| − | * [[Honeymoon Hotel|''Honeymoon Hotel'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #251 ]] - June 1988 | + | * [[Honeymoon Hotel - Barbara Bretton|''Honeymoon Hotel'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #251 ]] - June 1988 |
* [[The Invisible Groom|''Invisible Groom, The'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #554 ]] - October 1994 | * [[The Invisible Groom|''Invisible Groom, The'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #554 ]] - October 1994 | ||
* [[Love Changes|''Love Changes'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #3]] - April 1983 | * [[Love Changes|''Love Changes'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #3]] - April 1983 | ||
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* [[No Safe Place - Barbara Bretton|''No Safe Place'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #91]] - February 1985 | * [[No Safe Place - Barbara Bretton|''No Safe Place'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #91]] - February 1985 | ||
* [[Nobody's Baby - Barbara Bretton|''Nobody's Baby'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #230 ]] - January 1988 | * [[Nobody's Baby - Barbara Bretton|''Nobody's Baby'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #230 ]] - January 1988 | ||
| − | * [[One And Only|''One And Only'']] - 1994 ([[Berkley]]) | + | * [[One And Only - Barbara Bretton|''One And Only'']] - 1994 ([[Berkley]]) |
* [[Operation: Baby|''Operation: Baby'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #689 ]] - August 1997 | * [[Operation: Baby|''Operation: Baby'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #689 ]] - August 1997 | ||
* [[Operation: Husband|''Operation: Husband'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #581 ]] - May 1995 | * [[Operation: Husband|''Operation: Husband'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #581 ]] - May 1995 | ||
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* [[Second Harmony|''Second Harmony'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #211 ]] - August 1987 | * [[Second Harmony|''Second Harmony'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #211 ]] - August 1987 | ||
* [[Sentimental Journey - Barbara Bretton|''Sentimental Journey'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #365 ]] - November 1990 | * [[Sentimental Journey - Barbara Bretton|''Sentimental Journey'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #365 ]] - November 1990 | ||
| − | * [[Shooting Star|''Shooting Star'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #175]] - November 1986 | + | * [[Shooting Star - Barbara Bretton|''Shooting Star'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #175]] - November 1986 |
* ''[[Starfire - Barbara Bretton|Starfire]]'' - May 1985 [[Harlequin Intrigue By The Numbers|Harlequin Intrigue # 18]] | * ''[[Starfire - Barbara Bretton|Starfire]]'' - May 1985 [[Harlequin Intrigue By The Numbers|Harlequin Intrigue # 18]] | ||
* [[Stranger In Paradise - Barbara Bretton|''Stranger in Paradise'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #369 ]] - December 1990 | * [[Stranger In Paradise - Barbara Bretton|''Stranger in Paradise'']] - [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #369 ]] - December 1990 | ||
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* [[Tomorrow And Always - Barbara Bretton|''Tomorrow And Always'']] - 1994 | * [[Tomorrow And Always - Barbara Bretton|''Tomorrow And Always'']] - 1994 | ||
| − | == | + | === Novellas === |
| − | * [ | + | * ''[[Home For The Holidays - Barbara Bretton|Home For The Holidays]]'' in "[[The Christmas Cat]]" - November 1996 ([[Berkley]]) |
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| − | == | + | == Awards/Honors == |
| − | * [ | + | * [[1993-1994 Career Achievement Award Winners|1993-1994 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Series Storyteller Of The Year |
| + | * [[2003 Career Achievement Award Winners|2003 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Contemporary Romance | ||
Latest revision as of 22:45, 11 November 2024
Barbara Bretton is the bestselling author of more than 40 novels, most of which are romances. She sold her first book in 1982, to romance industry legend Vivian Stephens. After writing a fan letter to Bertrice Small, Bretton became close friends with the author, a relationship that continues to this day. She is a recipient of Romantic Times Magazine Career Achievement Award and Reviewer's Choice awards.
As a Harlequin American Romance author, Barbara Bretton published 23 titles. She published one novel under the Harlequin Intrigue banner.
Contents
On the Web
- Barbara Bretton - Official website
- Barbara Bretton - Fresh Content Daily...Maybe - Barbara Bretton's blog
- Rejection: The Real Story - Barbara Bretton writes about dealing with rejection.
Books
- A Fine Madness - Harlequin American Romance #274 - December 1988
- All We Know Of Heaven - Harlequin American Romance #355 - August 1990
- Bride Came C.O.D., The - Harlequin American Romance #505 - October 1993
- Bundle of Joy - Harlequin American Romance #393 - June 1991
- Daddy's Girl - Harlequin American Romance #441 - June 1992
- Edge Of Forever, The - Harlequin American Romance #138 - February 1986
- Honeymoon Hotel - Harlequin American Romance #251 - June 1988
- Invisible Groom, The - Harlequin American Romance #554 - October 1994
- Love Changes - Harlequin American Romance #3 - April 1983
- Mother Knows Best - Harlequin American Romance #305 - August 1989
- Mrs. Scrooge - Harlequin American Romance #322 - December 1989
- No Safe Place - Harlequin American Romance #91 - February 1985
- Nobody's Baby - Harlequin American Romance #230 - January 1988
- One And Only - 1994 (Berkley)
- Operation: Baby - Harlequin American Romance #689 - August 1997
- Operation: Husband - Harlequin American Romance #581 - May 1995
- Playing for Time - Harlequin American Romance #193 - April 1987
- Promises in the Night - Harlequin American Romance #161 - August 1986
- Renegade Lover - Harlequin American Romance #493 - July 1993
- Second Harmony - Harlequin American Romance #211 - August 1987
- Sentimental Journey - Harlequin American Romance #365 - November 1990
- Shooting Star - Harlequin American Romance #175 - November 1986
- Starfire - May 1985 Harlequin Intrigue # 18
- Stranger in Paradise - Harlequin American Romance #369 - December 1990
- Sweetest of Debts, The - Harlequin American Romance #49 - April 1984
- Tomorrow And Always - 1994
Novellas
- Home For The Holidays in "The Christmas Cat" - November 1996 (Berkley)
Awards/Honors
- 1993-1994 Career Achievement Award Winner - Romantic Times Magazine - Series Storyteller Of The Year
- 2003 Career Achievement Award Winner - Romantic Times Magazine - Contemporary Romance
