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"Number one: Don't stress the little stuff. Number two: Never let a certain man into your heart. Ever. Number three: Don't take crap from anyone." ~ from Jill Shalvis' Still the One
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New and Recently Released!
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| Too Dangerous for a Lady: A New Novel in the Rogue Series by Jo BeverleyHistorical Romance. Lady Hermione Merryhew doesn't know what possessed her to harbor a fugitive in her room at a coaching inn, although she suspects it might be because the man in question, Mark Thayne, is the dashing lieutenant who once stole a kiss from her on a ballroom terrace. What she's about to learn is that Thayne is also a viscount in disguise who has infiltrated the notorious Crimson Band, a group of radicals plotting a violent uprising in London. For a steamy, suspenseful romantic adventure with plot twists galore, don't miss this 16th installment in the Company of Rogues series, which starts with An Arranged Marriage. |
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| This Gun for Hire by Jo GoodmanWestern Romance. Cavalryman-turned-bodyguard Quill McKenna is more than capable of fending off threats to his employer, mine owner Ramsey Stonechurch. However, to protect Stonechurch's 17-year-old daughter, Quill hires sharpshooter Katherine "Calico" Nash to pose as the young lady's tutor (and constant companion) while keeping her safe from harm. For the fiercely independent Calico, guarding the girl proves only slightly easier than guarding her heart against Quill, on whom she must rely if everyone is to survive. Set in 1880s Colorado, this engaging romance boasts vivid characters and an intricate, action-packed plot. |
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| The Duke and The Lady in Red by Lorraine HeathVictorian Romance. Con artist Rosalind Sharpe has found her latest mark: the Duke of Avendale. But when her scheme to swindle him goes awry, the Duke offers her amnesty -- on the condition that she spend a week with him at his palatial estate. Though skilled at seducing men, Rosalind is rather inexperienced when it comes to actually falling in love with them. And despite -- or perhaps because of his reputation as a rogue -- Avendale is the kind of man she can't help loving. Steamy and moving, The Duke and the Lady in Red is the 3rd book in the Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James, after When the Duke Was Wicked and Once More, My Darling Rogue. |
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| Rumor Has It by Cheris HodgesMulticultural Romance. Public relations professional Liza Palmer is proud to work for North Carolina senatorial candidate Robert Montgomery, who also happens to be her best friend Chante's fiancé -- until she catches him in flagrante delicto with a woman who's not his bride-to-be. Armed with enough information to destroy his political career, Liza approaches Robert's opponent, Jackson Franklin. But Jackson refuses to play dirty, at least when it comes to elections. The bedroom, however, is a whole other story. As their relationship heats up, Liza and Jackson must learn to balance their personal lives and professional ambitions, and without compromising their integrity. |
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| Sinful by Joan JohnstonContemporary Romance. As a custody battle with his in-laws threatens to separate him from his two small children, recently widowed army officer Connor Flynn asks Eve Greyhawk to marry him. Her presence will not only provide a stable environment for the kids, but will also provide Eve with a safe space on his Wyoming ranch for the 22 wild horses she's saved from slaughter. On paper, the arrangement is perfect; the reality proves far more complicated. Although their families are mortal enemies, Eve has always secretly loved Connor, who broke her heart when he married her best friend. This dramatic story of second chances should appeal to fans of Linda Lael Miller's romantic family sagas set in the American West. |
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| Still the One by Jill ShalvisContemporary Romance. The situation is impossible: Darcy Stone trains emotional therapy dogs at the Sunshine Wellness Center; her boss, AJ Colten, is the physical therapist who helped Darcy regain mobility after a terrible car accident -- and the object of her unrequited love. Or so she believes. Unbeknownst to Darcy, AJ is infatuated with her. However, as his former patient, current employee and best friend's younger sister, there are too many reasons why he can't succumb his attraction. Can Darcy convince him otherwise? If you enjoy charming yet steamy romances featuring well-drawn characters and adorable animals, try this 6th installment of the Animal Magnetism series. |
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| Hot Target by Suzanne BrockmannRomantic Suspense. When her film about gay soldiers during World War II leads to death threats from an extremist group, Hollywood producer Jane Chadwick reluctantly hires a bodyguard. Soon, former Navy SEAL Cosmo Richter is living in Jane's house -- and, shortly thereafter, sharing her bed. Fans of Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters, Inc. series will enjoy this 8th steamy, suspenseful installment, which in addition to its usual fast-paced, action-packed plot includes a romance for series regular Jules Cassidy, the openly gay FBI agent who plays a crucial role in identifying Jane's enemies. |
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| The Hot Spot by Niobia BryantMulticultural Romance. After her husband of 21 years leaves her for another woman, 40-year-old single mother Zaria Ali decides to have some fun for once in her life. Dating 26-year-old farmer Kaleb Strong certainly counts as fun, but when Zaria becomes emotionally involved with her sexy boy toy, she decides to end their relationship rather than endure more heartbreak. Can Kaleb convince Zaria that, despite their age difference and life circumstances, they've got a real shot at happily-ever-after? The Hot Spot is the 4th novel in the Strong Family series; Kaleb's equally attractive brothers star in previous installments, Heated, Hot Like Fire, and Give Me Fever. |
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| The Hot Zone by Jayne CastleParanormal Romance. After escaping the clutches of a mad scientist bent on exploiting her psi abilities, Sedona Snow has every reason to be wary of strangers. Especially attractive ones like Ghost-Hunter Guild Boss Cyrus “Dead Zone” Jones, whose investigation into the Alien catacombs beneath Rainshadow Island's mysterious Preserve threatens to destroy Sedona's new life of tranquility and anonymity. Although this 3rd Rainshadow novel stands on its own, readers seeking more insight into author Jayne Castle's detailed world and its futuristic society should start at the beginning, with The Lost Night and Deception Cove. |
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| Hot Rain by Kat MartinRomantic Suspense. After college pal Chrissie dies in an explosion aboard a yacht belonging to the shady Dynasty Corporation, Allie Parker embarks on an investigation into her friend's death by sneaking onto a second company-owned boat. Undercover ATF agent Jake Dawson doesn't expect to find a pretty blonde stowaway among a crew of drug smugglers and gun-runners during a nautical sting operation, nor does he expect to fall fast and hard for plucky Allie. But can he catch the bad guys and keep her safe long enough to discover if they've got a future together? Read this sizzling, suspenseful story and find out. |
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