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"I wish I could meet a man as kind and wonderful as the heroes in one of the romances I love to read..." ~ from Catherine Anderson's Silver Thaw
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| Silver Thaw: A Mystic Creek Novel by Catherine AndersonContemporary Romance. To escape her abusive husband, Amanda Banning takes her six-year-old daughter and hides out in a ramshackle rental house in Mystic Creek, Washington. She copes with her isolation and fear by scribbling her innermost thoughts and feelings on scraps of paper before scattering them to the breeze. Neighbor Jeb Sterling finds the missives and sets out to discover the identity of their mysterious author, in the process saving Amanda's life and falling in love with the sweet scribe whose words spoke to his soul. Silver Thaw kicks off the Mystic Creek series. |
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The tempting of Thomas Carrick
by Stephanie Laurens
Thomas Carrick leaves his business behind to look into some trouble on his family's estate, an investigation that forces him to work with Lucilla Cynster, who believes that they are destined to marry, despite Thomas's objections
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First time in forever
by Sarah Morgan
Becoming the guardian for her water-phobic niece, Emily has seen her life change and her stress level elevate, but when she meets yacht club owner Ryan, he makes it his personal mission to get her to unwind and enjoy life
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Kiss me hello
by Grace Burrowes
While raising her foster son Luis, Sidonie Lindstrom meets rural lawyer Mackenzie Peckham and as romance blossoms between them, she soon discovers that he has not been truthful about his job and wonders if she can trust him, especially when problems arise with Luis' foster-care situation. By a New York Times best-selling author. Original.
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One in a million
by Jill Shalvis
Wedding planner Callie, the founder of TyingTheKnot.com, returns home to Lucky Harbor where she, after an encounter with her still sexy high school crush, rethinks her decision to remain single, in the second novel in a three-book arc. By the best-selling author of Always on My Mind. Original. 150,000 first printing.
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His Wicked Reputation
by Madeline Hunter
While in Langdon's End to restore an inherited property—and to investigate a massive art theft—Gareth Fitzallen, known for his good looks and talents in the bedroom, sets out to seduce Eva Russell, a spinster who supports herself and her lovely sister by copying paintings. Includes teaser. Original.
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Bad Romeo
by Leisa Rayven
"When Cassie Taylor met Ethan Holt at acting school, sparks flew. She was the good girl actress. He was the bad boy about campus. But one fated casting choice for Romeo and Juliet changed it all. Like the characters they were playing, Cassie and Ethan's romance seemed destined. Until he broke her heart and betrayed her trust. Now the A-list heartthrob is back in her life and turning her world around. One touch at a time. Cast as romantic leads once again, they're forced to confront raw memories of the heartbreaking lows and pulse-pounding highs of their secret college affair. But they'll also they'll discover that people who rub each other the wrong way often make the best sparks"
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Sweet surprise
by Candis Terry
Single mother Fiona Wilder, determined to take charge of her life by swearing off men, finds it hard to resist gorgeous firefighter Mike Halsey who comes to her rescue—and who is also her ex's best friend. Original. 75,000 first printing.
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Back in the game
by Lori Wilde
When former pitcher Rowdy Blanton hires Breeanne Carlyle to ghostwrite his memoir about his baseball career, she makes him want to be a better man, while she is drawn to him despite his bad boy reputation
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Always on my mind
by Susan May Warren
When Casper Christiansen returns home to contact the woman of his dreams, he is distraught to find that she is pregnant with another mans baby, but as Caspers work at his familys resort brings the two into contact, their wounds begin to heal
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How to catch a prince
by Rachel Hauck
"Prince Stephen came to America to escape responsibility. But what he found complicates his life more than ever. Corina Del Rey is happy with her life in Melbourne, Florida. She spends her days engrossed in her career as a journalist and has her sights set on climbing the corporate ladder -- if for no other reason, to distract herself from her dissolving family. But when she is confronted with the past she fought so hard to put behind her, she struggles to make sense of her future. Prince Stephen of Brighton Kingdom has moved on since the tragic death of his buddies in Afghanistan. A star professional rugby player, he has no intention of looking over his shoulder at what could've been. But when a notice arrives in the mail requiring his and his wife'sappearance before the courts to dissolve their marriage, he must deal with the questions rumbling around in his heart. He thought his marriage had been annulled long ago, but his memories of Corina Del Rey remain close. Does he still love her? Can he even find her? Above all, can he tell her the truth about that fateful night in Afghanistan seven years ago? If he does, he might really lose her forever"
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| Just in Time for a Highlander by Gwyn CreadyTime Travel Romance. During a historical reenactment gone wrong, investment banker Duncan MacHarg finds himself transported back in time to 1706 Scotland. There, he meets Abby Kerr, who's in need of assistance defending her clan's territory from the English while saving her family from financial ruin. Captivated by the spirited, sexy Abby, Duncan gallantly offers his assistance with both problems, although his 21st-century skills turn out to be of limited use in the 18th-century Scottish highlands. Fortunately, he has other talents with which to win Abby's heart. Witty and engaging, Just in Time for a Highlander kicks off the Sirens of the Scottish Borderlands series. |
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The Devil Takes a Bride
by Julia London
Regency Historical. In this sequel to The Trouble with Honor, Cabot sister Grace attempts to spring the parson's mousetrap on the dashing Lord Amherst -- only to find herself caught in a compromising situation with his elder brother, the dour Jeffrey Donovan, Lord Merryton. Obsessed with order (including a fixation on the number eight) and plagued by erotic fantasies that he's certain would shock a virginal debutante, Jeffrey fights a losing battle against his own desire for his new bride, while Grace puts all her effort into winning the heart of her husband. An atypical hero and sensitive exploration of mental health issues make this highly sensual, emotionally intense love story a must-read.
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| How to Kiss a Cowboy by Joanne KennedyWestern Romance. Champion barrel racer Suze Carlyle has it bad for rodeo star Brady Caine, who lives for "buckles, broncs, babes, and beer." When the two are brought together on a photo shoot to promote Lariat Western Wear, a lucrative and much-needed endorsement deal, Brady accidentally injures Suze, potentially jeopardizing her career. Determined to make amends, Brady insists on taking care of Suze during her recovery, despite her protestations that she doesn't need anyone's help. And that's when Brady discovers how sexy an independent woman can be. How to Kiss a Cowboy is the 2nd book in the Cowboys of Decker Ranch series, after How to Handle a Cowboy. |
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He's so fine
by Jill Shalvis
For Olivia Bentley, Lucky Harbor is more than the town where she runs her new vintage shop. It's the place where folks are friendly to strangers, and nobody knows her real name. Olivia does a good job of keeping her past buried, not getting too cozy withanyone ... until she sees a man drowning. Suddenly she's rushing into the surf, getting up close and personal with the hottest guy she's ever laid hands on. Charter boat captain Cole Donovan has no problem with a gorgeous woman throwing her arms around his neck in an effort to "save" him. In fact, he'd like to spend a lot more time skin-to-skin with Olivia. He's just not expecting that real trouble is about to come her way. Will it bring her deeper into Cole's heart, or will it be the end of Olivia's days in little Lucky Harbor?
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A wicked gentleman
by Jane Feather
Pooling their meager resources, Lady Cornelia Dagenham and her sister-in-law Aurelia spend a month at their friend's house in London, where they meet Lord Harry Bonham, an aristocrat who is out to purchase their friend's property
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Catch a Falling Heiress
by Laura Lee Guhrke
Victorian Romance. Jack Featherstone is an unlikely white knight, just as Linnet Holland is not a typical damsel in distress. In fact, American heiress Linnet has no idea she's in putting herself at risk when she arranges a clandestine meeting with her childhood friend, Frederick. But Jack knows exactly what kind of scoundrel the man is and intervenes, compromising Linnet in the process. Out of propriety, Jack proposes -- but Linnet, who believes in love, sees only a fortune hunter, not a life partner. International intrigue, transatlantic courtship, and a vivid Gilded Age backdrop distinguish this 3rd book in the An American Heiress in London series, which begins with When the Marquess Met His Match and How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days.
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You're so fine
by Kieran Kramer
While working at a small movie studio in South Carolina, aspiring actress Lacey Clark, a single mother, is forced to share a house with movie star Beau Wilder, who, she believes, is not a good role model for her son until she discovers the real man under his Hollywood golden boy persona. Original.
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| Secrets of a Scandalous Heiress by Theresa RomainRegency Historical. Arriving in Bath under an assumed name, heiress Augusta Meredith enjoys the freedom of being Mrs. Flowers, a widow with no particular social status...until she encounters an old acquaintance from London. Joss Everett, the Anglo-Indian secretary of the thoroughly disreputable Baron Sutcliffe, agrees to keep Augusta's secret in exchange for her help in solving an unusual problem involving his employer. Temporarily joining forces, they soon begin to desire a more permanent arrangement. Don't miss this 3rd book in the Matchmaker series, after It Takes Two to Tangle and To Charm a Naughty Countess. |
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| The Immortal Who Loved Me by Lynsay SandsParanormal Romance. This 21st book in the long-running Argeneau series pairs immortal vampire Basileios "Basil" Argeneau and human Sherry Carne, a small business owner plagued by the rogue undead. When Basil comes to her aid, Sherry discovers a supernatural world she never knew existed -- especially when she learns that she may be Basil's destined life-mate. Although The Immortal Who Loved Me is a stand-alone story, those who wish to further their acquaintance with the Argeneau Clan may want to start at the beginning, with A Quick Bite. |
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In your wildest Scottish dreams
by Karen Ranney
Returning to Glasgow a widow with a dark secret, Glynis MacIain, as the American Civil War has far-reaching complications, is forced into marriage with Lennox Cameron, the man who had once humiliated her, to escape scandal and a murder charge. Original. 150,000 first printing.
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The shape of my heart
by Ann Aguirre
When Courtney Kaufman and her bad-boy roommate, Max Cooper, embark on a trip to Max's hometown of Providence, Max plans to do everything it takes to show that he can mend Courtney's battered heart. Original.
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| The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlisterParanormal Romance. Being an avowed skeptic doesn't prevent physicist Portia Harding from inadvertently receiving the power of controlling the weather. Portia's new talent quickly draws the attention of a red hot nephilim. Theo, the offspring of an angel and a human, needs Portia's help in order to change his destiny. Between struggling with her attraction to Theo and trying to pass the seven tests necessary to gain entrance to the Court of Divine Blood, Portia must reconsider her doubts about things that science can't explain. Booklist concludes that this fast-paced 6th in the Dark Ones series is "a delight." |
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I've got my duke to keep me warm
by Kelly Bowen
When the husband who abused her, whom she faked her own death to escape, plans to marry again, Gisele Whitby enlists the aid of the disreputable Jamie Moncrief in order to discredit her husband before he can hurt anyone else
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| Cover Me by Catherine MannMilitary Romance. As part of a military pararescue team, Wade Rocha is used to dangerous missions -- and jumping out of a helicopter onto Alaska's Mount Redoubt during a blizzard is no exception. Although Wade initially assumes he's saving some reckless thrill-seeker, he soon discovers that mountain guide Sunny Foster is no damsel-in-distress: her survival skills rival his own. But when the pair stumble across the frozen, mutilated bodies of Sunny's friends, it's clear that they're up against more than the elements -- especially after an unseen assassin starts shooting at them. Containing "plenty of thrills and charged erotic situations" (Publishers Weekly), Cover Me kicks off Catherine Mann's Elite Force series. |
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| A Kiss of Fate by Mary Jo PutneyFantasy Romance. Living undetected among ordinary mortals in 18th-century Britain are the supernaturally gifted Guardians. Although Gwyneth Owens is the daughter of a Guardian, she doesn't believe she possesses any magic -- until the Council orders her to marry Duncan Macrae, a Guardian whose ability to control the weather leads to Gwyneth's discovery of her own talents. Kiss of Fate is the opening installment of the Guardian series, which continues with Stolen Magic. |
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Love me sweet
by Tracy Brogan
During the worst winter in fifty years, a reality television show star escaping a scandal and an adventure show cameraman returning home are thrown together by a series of mishaps on an unexpected road trip
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