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"Of bodies chang'd to various forms, I sing." ~ Ovid (43 BCE - CE 17), Roman poet, Metamorphoses; translated by John Dryden
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| The Spring Bride: A Chance Sisters Romance by Anne GracieRegency Historical. Jane Chance's parents married for love and died in poverty, which is why she's determined to wed a wealthy man who can offer her financial security. Dull but respectable Lord Cambury should do nicely, she thinks, until she meets the dashing and disreputable Zachary Black, a former spy accused of murder. Like its predecessors, The Autumn Bride and The Winter Bride, this fast-paced, steamy 3rd book in the Chance Sisters series continues its engaging chronicle of the romantic (mis)adventures of four women who, by blood or by choice, form a close-knit family. |
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| Dearest Rogue: A Maiden Lane Novel by Elizabeth HoytGeorgian Romance. Lady Phoebe Batten can't convince her overprotective older brother, the Duke of Wakefield, that being blind does not make her incompetent. Initially furious when he hires former Dragoon Captain James Trevillion to serve as her bodyguard, Phoebe soon finds herself intrigued by Trevillion, a stoic military veteran with an injured leg and a mysterious past. When the Duke's enemies attempt to kidnap Phoebe, Trevillion intervenes and rescues her from the dangers she faces in London. However, there's nothing to be done about the danger he poses to her heart. Starring a brave, strong-willed heroine and an honorable hero determined to put duty above desire, this 8th Maiden Lane novel should please fans of the series, which begins with Wicked Intentions. |
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| Suddenly One Summer by Julie JamesContemporary Romance. Divorce lawyer Victoria Slade doesn't believe in happily-ever-after, and why should she? Extricating people from unhappy marriages is a skill that pays the bills and provides the foundation for the comfortable lifestyle that's a far cry from the broken home of her childhood. But when a home invasion causes past trauma to resurface, Victoria seeks a fresh start -- and, to her surprise, finds it with next-door neighbor Ford Dixon, an investigative journalist who's equally skeptical of romance. Although Suddenly One Summer is a stand-alone novel, fans of Julie James' FBI/U.S. Attorney series will recognize some familiar characters in supporting roles. |
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| Shards of Hope: A Psy-Changeling Novel by Nalini SinghParanormal Romance. The Arrows are an elite squad of psychic assassins. However, since the fall of the Silence Protocol, which enabled the Psy race to function without emotion, their job has become both more difficult and more deadly. Aden Kai and Zaira Neve, who have served together in the Arrows since childhood, must battle enemies who view the newly liberated Psy as a threat to be destroyed, while simultaneously navigating their complicated feelings for each other. Due to the detailed world-building and complex plotting of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling universe, newcomers should start with Slave to Sensation and its sequels before diving into Shards of Hope, the 14th installment of this popular series. |
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| Hell or High Water: A Deep Six Novel by Julie Ann WalkerRomantic Suspense. Since leaving the service, former Navy SEAL Leo Anderson has started an underwater salvage operation based in the Florida keys. In fact, he and his crew are making preparations to search for a 17th-century Spanish galleon when his old almost-flame, CIA agent Olivia Mortier, recruits the team to retrieve a cache of dangerous chemicals tossed overboard during a counter-terrorism operation. The sensitive mission is, without a doubt, the worst possible time for Leo and Olivia to act on their mutual attraction. Nevertheless, their chemistry proves more powerful than the weapon of mass destruction that lies waiting for them on the ocean floor. Hell or High Water kicks off the Deep Six series. |
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Focus on: Transformations
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| Queen of Dragons by Shana AbeFantasy Romance. As the alpha of Darkfrith's drákons, Kimber Langford, Earl of Chasen, seeks to protect his shape-shifting race from the humans that would hunt them down and destroy them. When Kimber receives news of a long-lost drákon settlement in the Carpathian Mountains, he resolves to wed the beautiful, strong-willed Princess Maricara of Zaharen and unite their clans. However, should their union come to the attention of outsiders, it could lead to the downfall of the drákon. Enchanted by this inventive, sensual novel? Start at the beginning of this five-volume series with The Smoke Thief and The Dream Thief. |
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| Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa DareRegency Historical. Griffin York, Duke of Halford, never expected to be drugged, abducted, and forced to marry -- especially not by his mother, who's so exasperated by her commitment-phobic son that she'll not only arrange for him to be kidnapped, she'll accept any eligible woman in Spindle Cove as her future daughter-in-law. That includes tavern maid Pauline Simms, whom Griff chooses in the hope that his mother will relent. To ensure his continued bachelorhood, he also promises Pauline the life-changing sum of 1,000 pounds if she fails her "duchess training." Pauline, whose plans for the money include starting her own business and helping her mentally challenged sister, readily agrees. However, even the best-laid plans of dukes and barmaids can go awry when love comes into play. Any Duchess Will Do is the 4th book in the steamy, engaging Spindle Cove series. |
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| Scent of Darkness by Christina DoddParanormal Romance. After years of pining for her boss, Jasha Wilder, Ann Smith decides to make a move and seduce him. Arriving at his home under the pretext of dropping off some paperwork, her plan is derailed by the discovery that the man of her dreams is also a werewolf. As if this weren't enough to make Ann doubt her taste in men, she then meets his shape-shifting family, which once made a pact with the devil, and learns that she's been chosen to break the ancestral curse by becoming Jasha's mate. If you enjoy fast-paced, steamy paranormal romances, don't miss this opening installment of the Darkness Chosen series, which continues with Touch of Darkness. |
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| She's the One by J.J. MurrayMulticultural Romance. In the 15 years since Katharina Minola won an Academy Award, the once-lauded actress has transformed into a full-fledged diva. With her career on the rocks, Katharina takes a role in the latest film by Pietro and Valentine Lucentio, who gave Katharina her first big break. Pietro, long infatuated with Katharina, isn't entirely sure about his brother's plan to lure Katharina to the Canadian wilderness and secretly film her. However, he also can't resist the opportunity to see her again. Does the ingenue he fell in love with still exist, or has the diva taken over completely? Find out in this contemporary update of Taming of the Shrew. |
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| Simply Irresistible: A Lucky Harbor Novel by Jill ShalvisContemporary Romance. After leaving her abusive boyfriend and losing her job, Maddie Moore moves to Lucky Harbor, Washington, where she and her two half-sisters have inherited a rundown inn from their mother. Viewing the project as part of her personal transformation "from mouse to tough girl," Maddie has big plans for the property, but first she'll have to convince her two sisters not to sell it. Also complicating Maddie's life is local hottie Jax Cullen, who makes it very difficult for her to stick to her vow to swear off men. Publishers Weekly praises Simply Irresistible's "abundance of chemistry, smoldering romance, and hilarious sisterly antics." |
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