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| Under Her Skin by Adriana AndersContemporary Romance. "Old hag in need of live-in helper to abuse. Nothing kinky." Although the job description is far from reassuring, the position is Uma's best option right now. On the run from her monstrously abusive ex-boyfriend, who tortured and then forcibly tattooed her, Uma arrives in Blackwood, Virginia, seeking a fresh start. As she adjusts to the eccentricities of her new employer, the cantankerous Ms. Lloyd, Uma gets to know her neighbor, Ivan, a gentle blacksmith with a troubled past. With its sympathetic characters and emotional intensity, this 1st book in the Blank Canvas series will make an indelible impression upon readers. |
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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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| The Duke by Kerrigan ByrneVictorian Romance. By day, Imogen Pritchard is a nurse; she spends her evenings as a barmaid in a brothel, where she works to pay off her late father's gambling debts. While plying a battalion of soldiers with whiskey, Imogen meets and shares an unforgettable night with Collin "Cole" Talmadge, the Duke of Trenwyth. Soon after, circumstances send the lovers their separate ways, but fate will bring them back into each other's lives. If you enjoy The Duke's well-developed characters, steamy encounters, and dramatic twists and turns, be sure to check out the other brooding bad boys of the Victorian Rebels series: The Highwayman, The Hunter, and The Highlander. |
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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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| 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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Hot cowboy nights
by Carolyn Brown
Western Romance. If gossip is the lifeblood of a small town, then Lizzy Logan has been its beating heart. After being dumped by her fiancé for another woman, she could have decided to crawl under a rock. But no, she'd rather really set tongues wagging by "moving on" with one of the hottest cowboys in Texas, who happens to live next door at the Lucky Penny Ranch. Those busybodies don't have to know it's actually all pretend. And just because Lizzy has no aim to tame her wild, blue-eyed neighbor doesn't mean she can't enjoy the ride of her life. Toby Dawson never was and never will be the settling-down type. But what harm could there be in agreeing to be Lizzy's pretend boyfriend? They'll put on a show for a few weeks and be done. Yet the more he gets to know Lizzy-really know her-the harder it is for him to keep his hands off of her in private. Soon this rough-and-ready cowboy is hoping to heal Lizzy's bruised heart and turn their fake affair into a true romance...
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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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Sweet Haven
by Shirlee McCoy
Contemporary Romance. In Benevolence, Washington, the Lamont family's irresistible handmade chocolates are a cherished tradition--and always a reason to celebrate. And now they're giving the three Lamont sisters, one by one, delicious chances to start again, make a change, and have their sweetest dreams come true... Neighbors who care, a peaceful routine--accountant Adeline Lamont is glad some things about her beloved hometown never change. But when her grandfather is injured, she has to run the family store, Chocolate Haven, and make its legendary fudge. Trouble is, she can't get the recipe right to save her life--or Chocolate Haven. And she doesn't need her ornery new tenant, Sinclair Jefferson, stirring up the pot with his help--and daring Addie to taste her wild side... Once Sinclair gets his hapless brother back on track, he's leaving Benevolence for good this time. He's made his life far away from his irresponsible family and their scandals. Trouble is, he can't quite stay away from Addie's optimism, enticing plus-size curves, and kindness to those who need it most. But they don't seem to have a thing in common--except that Addie's passion for chocolate, and for Benevolence, is just as contagious as Sinclair's passion for her. Maybe small-town life has its charms after all...
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