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| Someone to Hold: A Westcott Novel by Mary BaloghRegency Historical. Anna Snow has ruined everything. Thanks to her, Camille Westcott, eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Riverdale, has learned that her father's marriage to her mother was never valid, making Camille illegitimate, while giving Anna, her half-sister, the dowry that should have been Camille's. Refusing to accept charity from the woman who destroyed her life and prospects, Camille leaves London and settles with her sister in Bath. There, she falls into a flirtation with artist Joel Cunningham, who grew up in the same orphanage as Anna and, it turns out, still carries a torch for his childhood companion. Poor Camille. Will she never have anything -- or anyone -- of her own? Someone to Hold is the 2nd Westcott novel, after Someone to Love. |
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| Under Pressure: A Body Armor Novel by Lori FosterRomantic Suspense. Former MMA fighter Leese Phelps works for the Body Armor security agency, where he uses his size and strength to full advantage. But his martial arts skills may not be enough to protect his newest client, Catalina Nicholson, who witnessed a murder and is now on the run from an organized crime syndicate. Under Pressure kicks off the fast-paced, action-packed Body Armor novels. If you're a fan of steamy romantic suspense featuring alpha-male private security specialists, you may also enjoy Brenda Jackson's Protectors series or Julie Ann Walker's Black Knights Inc. |
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The Blue Bistro
by Elin Hilderbrand
Adrienne Dealey has spent the past six years working for hotels in exotic resort towns. This summer she has decided to make Nantucket home. Left flat broke by her ex-boyfriend, she is desperate to earn some fast money. When the desirable Thatcher Smith, owner of Nantucket's hottest restaurant, is the only one to offer her a job, she wonders if she can get by with no restaurant experience. Thatcher gives Adrienne a crash course in the business...and they share an instant attraction. But there is a mystery about their situation: what is it about Fiona, the Blue Bistro's chef, that captures Thatcher's attention again and again? And why does such a successful restaurant seem to be in its final season before closing its doors for good? Despite her uncertainty, Adrienne must decide whether to open her heart for the first time, or move on, as she always does.
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An Uncommon Courtship
by Kristi Ann Hunter
Life for Lady Adelaide Bell was easier if she hid in her older sister's shadow--which worked until her sister got married. Even with the pressure of her socially ambitious mother, the last thing she expected was a marriage of convenience to save her previously spotless reputation. Lord Trent Hawthorne couldn't be happier that he is not the duke in the family. He's free to manage his small estate and take his time discovering the life he wants to lead, which includes grand plans of wooing and falling in love with the woman of his choice. When he finds himself honor bound to marry a woman he doesn't know, his dream of a marriage like his parents' seems lost forever. Already starting their marriage on shaky ground, can Adelaide and Trent's relationship survive the pressures of London society?
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Forever a Hero
by Linda Lael Miller
Mace Carson doesn’t consider himself a hero. Back in college, he came upon a woman in trouble and intervened—but he was just one irate Wyoming cowboy with his boots planted firmly on the side of right. Now a successful vintner, Mace is shocked to be reunited with the woman he saved. But it turns out she’s in Wyoming on business…a corporate executive representing the company that wants to buy his winery. Only, he’s not selling. Kelly Wright has never forgotten that horrible night ten years ago when Mace came to her rescue, has never forgotten him. The surprising success of a winery in the middle of ranch country has brought her to Mustang Creek, and she’s secretly thrilled to discover Mace at the helm. Reluctant to mix business with pleasure, Kelly vows to keep things professional, until her attacker is released from prison and comes for vengeance…against both of them.
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| Accidentally on Purpose: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel by Jill ShalvisContemporary Romance. Elle Wheaton and Archer Hunt have a complicated past, which makes it difficult for them to even contemplate a future together. But they can't avoid their feelings forever, especially now that they work together at an upscale San Francisco apartment complex: Elle as a property manager and ex-cop Archer as head of building security. Like its predecessors, Sweet Little Lies and The Trouble With Mistletoe, this 3rd Heartbreaker Bay novel introduces a couple that must overcome numerous obstacles en route to happily-ever-after. |
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| What We Find by Robyn CarrContemporary Romance. Reeling from a miscarriage, a bad breakup, and legal troubles that forced her to shutter their private practice, Denver neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan returns home to her hometown, Aurora, and Sullivan's Crossing, her family's campground. Upon arrival, she meets Cal Jones, a handsome loner who's working part-time at Sullivan's Crossing while he prepares for a grueling long-distance hike. While she questions the wisdom of getting involved with a man who's determined to take off into the wilderness, she also can't ignore her heart. What We Find is the opening installment of the Sullivan's Crossing series, which continues with the forthcoming Any Day Now. |
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Beauty and the Wiener
by Casey Griffin
Addison Turner has scripted a perfect future for herself, complete with a fairytale ending. She will become the name in doggie fashion design and live happily ever after with the husband of her dreams--and her dachshund, Princess, by her side. Just when her plan is on track and she's gaining recognition at the local dog show, Addison is hit with some Oscar-worthy drama. A group of prize-winning show dogs are stolen from under her nose, and she's stuck asking for help from Felix Vaughn, an infuriatingly hot bartender who is the exact opposite of Prince Charming. When more dogs go missing--and Felix becomes a suspect--the two team up to clear their names. Although Felix and Addison fight like cats and dogs, there's an undeniable spark between them. And as the trail to the missing dogs heats up, so does their red-hot chemistry. Can Addison be persuaded to throw away her script to find an ending that just might be better than she ever expected?
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Whispers
by Lisa Jackson
Even a man as powerful as Dutch Holland can’t keep a scandal buried forever. That’s why he’s summoned his children home to Oregon before announcing his run for governor. Sixteen years ago, his rival’s son, Harley Taggert, drowned in the murky waters of Lake Arrowhead. Dutch needs to know if his three daughters played a part—before the press begins digging into the tragedy. But instead of helping with damage control, the Holland sisters’ return is the catalyst for shocking new revelations. Claire Holland has never breathed a word about what happened that night. While Tessa was the wild child and Miranda smart and studious, Claire was romantic. She’d fallen in love with Harley, even became engaged to him. But complications abounded, including local bad boy Kane Moran. Now Claire learns that an investigative journalist is back in town too, planning to write a book about Harley’s death. Soon rumors swirl of betrayal and jealousy. Another body is unearthed. And a sadistic killer prepares to tie up every loose end at last.
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| Sugar Rush by Donna KauffmanContemporary Romance. Fed up with the hectic pace of life in New York City (and some nasty false rumors that she slept her way to the top of her profession), pastry chef Leilani Trusdale heads to Georgia's sleepy Sugarberry Island to open her own charming bakery. But her attempts to leave her old life behind fail when her former boss and mentor Baxter "Chef Hot Cakes" Dunne, culinary genius and media celebrity, shows up to film an episode of his TV show in Sugarberry -- commandeering Leilani's kitchen for a special program on cupcakes and attempting to woo his former colleague. In addition to well-matched leads, this sweet, heartwarming romance also features the Cupcake Club, baking addicts who offer Leilani support and matchmaking assistance. |
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| Rainshadow Road by Lisa KleypasContemporary Romance. When her fiancé dumps her for her spoiled younger sister, glass artist Lucy picks up the pieces of her broken heart and retreats to peaceful Friday Harbor, where she meets adorable, geeky Sam Nolan -- who happens to be a friend of Lucy's ex. Unlike Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, the novella that first introduced readers to this enchanting locale (an actual town located on San Juan Island, in Washington State), Rainshadow Road contains a touch of magical realism. If you enjoy visiting misty and mystical islands in the Pacific Northwest, you should check out Anjali Banerjee's Haunting Jasmine. |
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| Chasing Perfect by Susan MalleryContemporary Romance. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the tiny town of Fool's Gold, California, seems like the perfect place for Charity Jones to start over. But there's just one surprising little fact about her new community: men are fleeing from it like rats from a sinking ship, and part of Charity's new job as city planner is to attract members of the opposite sex. As she settles into her life in town, she can't help but take notice of former world-class cyclist Josh Golden, Fool's Gold's most famous resident -- and one of its few remaining males -- who definitely needs to be taken down a peg or two. This fun and witty story is the 1st book in author Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold series. |
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How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days
by Kerrelyn Sparks
As one of the Embraced—one born with magical powers—the beautiful, innocent Luciana escaped certain death after her father hid her away on the Isle of Moon. Now, nineteen years later, her father has returned with a frightening request. He will be executed unless Luciana returns to the mainland and marries a man feared throughout the land: a terrifying brute known as the Beast. Luciana accepts her fate and agrees to wed the Beast—Lord Leo—in order to save her father. Soon she learns that her betrothed is also one of the Embraced. With the ability to wield lightning, Leo’s immense power strikes fear into the hearts of men. . .and his mere touch can put an end to a woman’s life. But Luciana cannot deny the passion that burns between them. How can she resist the man who scorches her soul and makes her feel intoxicated with desire—even if surrendering to him could destroy them both?
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