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"But she had finally outgrown bad boys. She had finally moved on to a good man. The kind of man she should marry." ~ from Beth Kendrick's Cure for the Common Breakup
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| The Unexpected Duchess by Valerie BowmanRegency Historical. Lady Lucy Upton's best friend, Cassandra Monroe, doesn't want to marry Lord Derek Hunt, the Duke of Clarington. Unfortunately, the painfully shy Cassandra can't summon up the courage to turn down his proposal, despite her longstanding love for another man. But Lucy, who has no qualms about deterring a gentleman's unwanted advances, decides to speak on behalf of her friend -- whose suitor refuses to take no for an answer, due to a promise he made to a dying comrade. As Lucy and Derek's battle of wits escalates into an unconventional courtship, all parties must make tough choices between duty and desire. The Unexpected Duchess kicks off the Playful Brides series. |
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How to school your scoundrel
by Juliana Gray
Disguised as a personal secretary to a notorious English scoundrel, who is the only man to help her reclaim her throne, Princess Luisa finds her plans to succeed her father as ruler threatened by her attraction to her employer. Original.
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Country brides
by Debbie Macomber
City girl Rorie Campbell falls in love with a rugged rancher after he comes to her rescue, and Kate Logan, devastated when her former fiance marries another woman, proposes to her long-time friend, in interconnected novels about two young women--each engaged to the wrong man. Reprint.
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The Escape
by Mary Balogh
A survivor of the Napoleonic Wars, Sir Benedict Harper, battle-scarred and world-weary, finds an unexpected ally in beautiful widow Samantha McKay who, attempting to escape her oppressive in-laws, needs his help in claiming a house she has inherited outside of polite society. Original.
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Then Came You
by Jill Shalvis
Accepting a position in the small town of Sunshine, Idaho, Emily, a veterinary intern, is shocked to discover that her new boss is her gorgeous one-night stand from a Reno vet conference, which changes everything. Original.
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The Captive
by Grace Burrowes
Struggling with Society life, Christian Severn, who lost his wife, son and will to live, finds an ally in the Countess of Windmere, who helps him stay strong for his surviving daughter, but refuses his proposal of marriage even though romance has blossomed between them. Original.
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Carissima
by Rosanna Chiofalo
Pia, a young woman living in New York, befriends an Italian movie star who is staying nearby and winds up traveling with the actress to Rome in order to find love and herself
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| Mercy by HelenKay DimonRomantic Suspense. C.I.A. operative Becca Ford once spent eight months living with Washington, D.C. gentleman's club owner Jarrett Holt as part of an undercover operation. Although she never found anything to incriminate Jarrett, someone in his organization felt threatened enough to kill Becca's entire team. Now running for her life, Becca has nowhere to turn but to the man whose trust she once betrayed. Jarrett agrees to hide Becca from her enemies in exchange for sex, but as the spark between them reignites, Becca and Jarrett discover that they're both in danger. They'll have to work together if they want to survive long enough to see where their relationship is headed. With its page-turning suspense and explicit sexual encounters, Mercy may appeal to Shannon McKenna's McCloud Brothers series. |
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To Charm a Naughty Countess
by Theresa Romain
Regency Historical. Deeply in debt, "Mad Michael" Layward, Duke of Wyverne, needs a wealthy wife -- posthaste. Alas, he hadn't considered the difficulty of wooing a woman when all of society thinks you're insane. Caroline Graves, the widowed Countess of Stratton, agrees to help Michael restore his reputation, despite the fact that he nearly destroyed hers 11 years ago. Michael, brilliant but socially awkward, proposes marriage to the woman he's never been able to forget, but Caroline, content to maintain a small stable of lovers and retain her independence, counters with an offer to find him a suitable bride. Can Michael convince Caroline that she's the only "suitable" woman for him? Don't miss this 2nd sprightly novel in the Matchmaker novels, after It Takes Two to Tangle.
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| Cure for the Common Breakup by Beth KendrickContemporary Romance. "I love you. But I don't love you enough." Upon hearing the man of her dreams utter those words, flight attendant Summer Benson's plans for happily-ever-after come crashing down. Beating a retreat to peaceful Black Dog Bay -- an idyllic seaside town in Delaware billed as "the best place in America to bounce back from your break-up" -- she's unprepared for a sizzling series of encounters with mayor Dutch Jansen, which begins when she accidentally drives her car through his prize-winning rose bushes. Fans of engaging contemporary small-town romances may want to check out author Beth Kendrick's previous novel, The Week Before the Wedding, in which Summer plays a supporting role. |
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| A Reason to Love: A Snowberry Creek Novel by Alexis MorganContemporary Romance. Missing in action and presumed dead, soldier Spencer Lang returns from Afghanistan just as one of his army buddies is preparing to marry his best friend, Callie. Stunned and devastated by this turn of events, he finds temporary sanctuary with Melanie Wolfe, who (unbeknownst to Spencer) has nursed a crush on him since high school. He might not have noticed Melanie then, but he's definitely paying attention now. But is it fair to pursue her while she's preoccupied with saving her family's business? Or when it's increasingly clear to Spencer that he no longer belongs in Snowberry Creek? Fans of sweet, sensual love stories starring wounded warriors should enjoy this moving 3rd book in the Snowberry Creek series, which starts with A Time for Home and More Than a Touch. |
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The secrets of a scoundrel
by Gaelen Foley
Held prisoner in a Scottish dungeon, Lord Forrester, to escape, agrees to risk his life on a mission that places him under the control of the beautiful Lady Burke, who has the power to destroy him. Original.
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Come home to me
by Brenda Novak
Presley Christensen returns to Whiskey Creek with her little boy—and a dark secret—after two years away, all she wants to do is spend time with her sister, but thoughts of past flame Aaron Amos keep getting in the way. Original.
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Until we touch
by Susan Mallery
Determined to make her boss, former football hero Jack McGarry, see her as more than just a friend, Larissa Owens, when her feelings for him are exposed, must convince him to take a chance on love. Original.
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The masterful Mr. Montague
by Stephanie Laurens
When her beloved employer, the aging Lady Halstead, is murdered, Miss Violet Matcham and her new suitor Montague turn to Barnaby Adair, his wife Penelope and Inspector Stokes for help in exposing a cold-blooded killer who is too close for comfort. Original.
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In Want of a Wife
by Jo Goodman
Western Romance. Wyoming-born Morgan Longstreet needs a wife to help him run Morning Star ranch, which has been short-handed and in dire need of repair ever since the previous owners left town. Orphaned and impoverished, Jane Middlebourne needs to escape New York and her mistreatment at the hands of her wealthy relations. An arranged marriage would solve both of their immediate problems, but can the unlikely couple make their partnership work in the long term? In Want of a Wife is the 3rd book in the Bitter Springs romances, after The Last Renegade and True to the Law.
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The house on Blackberry Hill
by Donna Alward
Inheriting an crumbling estate in the Maine coastal town of Jewell Cove, Abby Foster, intrigued by her heritage and the idea of starting over somewhere new, hires contractor Tom Arseneault to restore the mansion to its former glory and is drawn to this man whom she doesn't know if she can trust. Original.
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The Unexpected Duchess
by Valerie Bowman
Regency Historical. Lady Lucy Upton's best friend, Cassandra Monroe, doesn't want to marry Lord Derek Hunt, the Duke of Clarington. Unfortunately, the painfully shy Cassandra can't summon up the courage to turn down his proposal, despite her longstanding love for another man. But Lucy, who has no qualms about deterring a gentleman's unwanted advances, decides to speak on behalf of her friend -- whose suitor refuses to take no for an answer, due to a promise he made to a dying comrade. As Lucy and Derek's battle of wits escalates into an unconventional courtship, all parties must make tough choices between duty and desire. The Unexpected Duchess kicks off the Playful Brides series.
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Vixen in Velvet
by Loretta Lynda Chase
When the Marquess of Lisburne sets his sights on her, flame-haired dressmaker Leonie Noirot, who is obsessed with transforming his dowdy cousin, Lady Gladys, into a great beauty, vows to teach him a valuable lesson, once and for all. Original. 90,000 first printing.
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The Beekeeper's Ball
by Susan Wiggs
While transforming Bella Vista, her childhood home, into a destination cooking school, celebrated chef Isabel Johansen finds her plans interrupted by war-torn journalist Cormac O'Neill who has arrived to dig up old history.
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Lady Windermere's lover
by Miranda Neville
When her husband, the Earl of Windermere, who has been overseas since the day they were married, returns home, Lady Cynthia refuses to forgive his absence so easily until he comes to his senses and realizes that she is the wife he never knew he wanted. Original.
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Worth the risk
by Nora Roberts
The New York Times best-selling author presents two classic tales of romance--"Partners," in which two rival reporters find love when they are forced to work together on a murder case, and "The Art of Deception," in which two masters of deception must learn to trust each other when love enters the picture. Original. 945,000 first printing.
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To marry a Scottish laird
by Lynsay Sands
After rescuing a young lad from being attacked by bandits, Highlander Campbell Sinclair is stunned to discover a beautiful woman underneath the disguise and agrees to help her deliver an important document to the clan MacKay. Original.
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Focus on: Paranormal Romance
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| Water Bound: A Sea Haven Novel by Christine FeehanParanormal Romance. Although she has a natural affinity for water, diver Rikki Sitmore has always struggled to relate to other people due to Asperger syndrome. So when she rescues amnesiac Lev Prakenskii from drowning, she's astonished by the ease with which they connect...and upset by how much her feelings for him disrupt her carefully ordered life. Although Lev can't remember much about himself, he's pretty sure that he's not a good guy -- and knows that Rikki deserves better. This opening installment of Christine Feehan's Sisters of the Heart series is a loose spin-off of the author's popular Drake Sisters books. And if you like Rikki's magic-infused hometown of Sea Haven, you might enjoy Virginia Kantra's Children of the Sea series, also set in an isolated coastal village whose close-knit community is rife with supernatural powers. |
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Vampire most wanted
by Lynsay Sands
When Marcus Notte is tasked with bringing mind-reading vampire Basha Argeneau back to her clan from her hiding place in Southern California, the two of them both use passion as their main weapon in their war of wills. Original.
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Dirty magic
by Jaye Wells
When a dangerous new blend of dirty magic hits the streets, patrol cop Kate Prospero, drawn into the investigation, must secure a spot on the Magical Enforcement Agency after she discovers that their lead suspect is a man from her past. Original. 25,000 first printing.
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Spirited
by Mary Behre
Paranormal Romance. Juliana Scott can talk to the dead. Or rather, she can shut up and listen while the dead talk to her. Weary of being surrounded by restless spirits, Juliana moves back home to sleepy Tidewater, Virginia, hoping that the town's deceased inhabitants are as scarce as its living population. No such luck: as soon as she arrives, a very angry ghost girl approaches her, leading Juliana to team up with Detective Seth English to unravel the mystery behind the young woman's demise. Upbeat, steamy, and suspenseful, Spirited is the 1st novel in the Tidewater series.
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| Blood Trinity: Book One in the Belador Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Diana LoveUrban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance. The Belador, members of a lost Celtic tribe that protects the city of Atlanta from a looming supernatural apocalypse, fear and loathe Alterants, the half-bloods who share their DNA but lack their genetic "purity." Shapeshifting Evalle Kincaid is one such Alterant, and has the scars to prove it. Nevertheless, she fights for the Belador alongside her loyal friends Tzader and Quinn; her pet gargoyle Feenix; and the mysterious skinwalker Storm. With its tough yet vulnerable heroine, extensive world-building, and slow-burning sexual tension that builds over the course of several books, this opening installment of the Belador series may appeal to fans of Karen Marie Moning's Fever novels. |
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Falling light
by Thea Harrison
To save the world from extinction, two lovers, torn apart by forces beyond their control, must sacrifice everything again and again. Original. 30,000 first printing.
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| Second Sight: An Arcane Society Novel by Amanda QuickParanormal Historical. When Venetia Milton -- talented photographer, secret psychic, and impatient virgin -- accepts a job documenting a collection of magical artifacts curated by the Arcane Society's Gabriel Jones, she also takes the opportunity to seduce her attractive employer. Soon after, when Gabriel is reported dead in a fire, Venetia decides to pose as his widow, a strategy that enables her to move freely within her restrictive Victorian society -- until Gabriel shows up on her doorstep, very much alive and determined to claim his "wife." Published under various of Jayne Ann Krentz's pen names (Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle), the Arcane Society novels span centuries and continents, but fans of the historical installments of the series will want to continue with The Third Circle or Burning Lamp. |
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| Covet: A Novel of the Fallen Angels by J.R. WardParanormal Romance. Ex-military assassin (and part-time construction worker) Jim Heron has led an interesting life, but his afterlife, as a Fallen Angel, proves to be even more unusual. Tasked with saving seven individuals from damnation, his first unwitting client is wealthy businessman Vin diPietro, whose ruthless determination to succeed at all costs has put his immortal soul in jeopardy. Vin's passionate relationship with sex worker Marie-Therese is a step in the right direction, but it's going to take more than true love to redeem Vin -- and help his reluctant guardian angel win a rigged game between Heaven and Hell. Fans of author J.R. Ward's popular Black Dagger Brotherhood books should enjoy this 1st novel in her Fallen Angels series, which also features a cast of complex, flawed men and the women who save them from themselves. |
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