Medallion Press
July 2004
ISBN: 1-932815-08-2

A Man with a Plan

At home in the Florida Keys on medical leave, undercover agent Jack Benton is on a mission to save his beloved aunt's failing dolphin facility. He's positive he can close a seven-figure land development deal, until his sassy Aunt Ruby accepts the proposal of world renowned marine mammal scientist Dr. Vic Sheffield. Against his better judgment, Jack must cooperate with the project or break Ruby's heart.

A Woman with a Dream

Things aren't what they seem. More than the Keys temperature heats up when Dr. Victoria Sheffield finesses her way into the facility under the guise of her famous father's name, hoping to finally establish herself as a top notch researcher. A lifetime of behavioral observation hasn't prepared her, however, for a suspicious, sexy homo-sapien like Jack. She'll need every last point of her elevated I.Q. to outwit this wily alpha male. He knows she's hiding something, and sooner or later he'll figure it out. In the meantime, not only his suspicions are aroused by the beautiful brainiac.

Two Hearts on Fire

When dreams collide and passion storms, it's no wonder everybody's All Keyed Up!

"Clever, witty, and s-e-x-y! Stella delivers a smart heroine, a kick-butt hero and lively romantic tale that is hot, hot, hot!"
Beth Ciotta
author of "Jinxed", Medallion Press

"ALL KEYED UP is a must read! Mary Stella's debut novel shines like the Florida sun."
Michelle Cunnah
award winning author of "Call Waiting"

Four Roses! "Ms. Stella has a strong, original voice, laced with humor . . . It's sure to please."
Paula, A Romance Review

Four and a half Hearts! "This is an excellent story. It is filled with emotion, poignancy, interesting dolphin facts and humor... and even a little bit of intrique. Definitely a recommended read!"
Sara Sawyer, The Romance Studio

"Mary Stella debuts with a delightful, sexy story that has characters you won't want to leave when the story ends."
Donna, RBL Romantica

"Four Stars! Readers are sure to enjoy this well-written romance"
Romantic Times Magazine

Five Stars! "Fans will feel ALL KEYED UP for more works by this author after reading this stellar tale."
Harriet Klausner, Romance Reviewer

"Mary Stella’s debut novel is a stunning achievement! ALL KEYED UP has it all – a unique setting, vivid imagery and an entertaining voice. You won’t be able to put it down and forget lending it to friends. Guard your copy!"
Jennifer Wagner
award-winning author of "Twice Upon a Time"

"With light humor, sexy romance, witty dialogue, and a clever plot, Mary Stella has certainly created a one-of-a-kind, fantastic book. ALL KEYED UP is a story I most definitely recommend to everyone. If her next books are anything like this one, this is sure to be an author to watch."
Ashley Stout, Romance Reviews Today

"Mary Stella writes a wonderfully entertaining story in ALL KEYED UP. Rich with double entendres that increase the
sexual tension, a little matchmaking by Jack's aunt, and a light intrigue filtering into the story, this proved to be a one-sitting read, leaving me with a smile on my face."
In The Library Reviews