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"Happiness. Simple as a glass of chocolate or as tortuous as the heart. Bitter. Sweet. Alive." ~ from Joanne Harris' Chocolat
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| In Bed with a Spy by Alyssa AlexanderRegency Historical. When Lilias Fairchild saw her Army Major husband struck down during the Battle of Waterloo, she grabbed a saber and began slaying enemy soldiers on the spot. Among the many who witnessed that event is British spy Alastair Whitemore, Marquess of Angelstone. Two years later, they meet again in a London ballroom and are immediately drawn to each other. But both harbor secrets and, as they soon discover, secrets mean danger. Thrown together by threats on their lives, Lilias and Alastair must decide whether or not they can trust each other, let alone surrender to love. This steamy and suspenseful tale of romance and espionage may appeal to fans of Celeste Bradley's Royal Four series or Caroline Linden's Bow Street Agents novels. |
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| The Deepest Night by Kara BradenContemporary Romance. After a grueling mission in Afghanistan, military contractor Ray Powell arrives on St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, and heads to what used to be his grandmother's home -- and is now Valhalla's Rest, a bed and breakfast whose temporary caretaker is American Michelle Cole. Michelle can hardly refuse hospitality to one of the island's native sons, especially one as obviously in need of rest and recuperation as Ray. She also can't resist her kind, sensitive visitor, despite knowing that their very different lives make a long-term relationship unlikely. If you enjoy sweet, sensual love stories set in unusual locales, don't miss this sequel to The Longest Night. |
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| Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa DareRegency Historical. After an eight-year engagement, Miss Clio Whitmore -- dubbed "Miss Wait-more" by society -- has finally given up on her erstwhile fiance, Piers Brandon, Marquess of Granville. Having unexpectedly inherited a castle, Clio intends to break the engagement and pursue an independent life. However, Piers' brother, prizefighter Rafe Brandon, won't hear of it. Rafe promised Piers that he would look after Clio and believes that dissolving their betrothal contract would be a betrayal of his brother's trust. So he offers to plan the wedding himself, despite the fact that he's fallen in love with Clio. Say Yes to the Marquess is the 2nd book in Tessa Dare's witty, engaging Castles Ever After Series, after Romancing the Duke. |
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| Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover: The Fourth Rule of Scoundrels by Sarah MacLeanRegency Historical. As Chase, the silent partner in London's most notorious gaming hell, Lady Georgiana Pearson enjoys a freedom afforded to few women. Moreover, her secret identity enables her to provide for her illegitimate daughter while avoiding society's censure. Unfortunately, newspaperman Duncan West is on a quest to expose Chase -- which, if successful, will cause Georgiana's entire existence to come crashing down around her. So why on earth is she so attracted to West? Fans of Sarah MacLean won't want to miss this final installment of the Rules of Scoundrels series, in which the last of the quartet behind The Fallen Angel finds true love and lasting happiness. |
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| All for You: A Coming Home Novel by Jessica ScottMilitary Romance. On his 74th day of sobriety, Sergeant First Class Reza Iaconelli meets Fort Hood's new resident psychiatrist, Captain Emily Lindberg -- and their meeting nearly causes him to fall off the wagon. Emily, who left an established practice in Boston to help at-risk soldiers, is accustomed to standing up to officers who believe that deeply traumatized men should simply "pull themselves together." Unbeknownst to Emily, her new nemesis struggles with his own personal demons, and as their battle of wills transforms into mutual admiration, both tentatively pursue the possibility of a relationship. All For You is the 4th installment of the Coming Home novels. Author Jessica Scott, who served as an army officer in Iraq, draws on her own experiences to authentically depict military life. |
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| Full Throttle: Black Knights Inc. by Julie Ann WalkerRomantic Suspense. This 7th adrenaline-fueled entry in the Black Knights Inc. series, featuring an elite special operations unit whose secret headquarters is a motorcycle garage, introduces Carlos "Steady" Soto. A former medical student who joined the covert organization after his twin sister was killed, Carlos' current assignment involves protecting his longtime crush Abby Thompson, daughter of the U.S. President. Abby, secretly in love with Carlos, won't act on her feelings because she feels responsible for his sister's death. However, when militant radicals kidnap Abby, Carlos rides to the rescue, prompting the couple to confess their true feelings before it's too late. |
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| Chocolate Secrets by Zelda BenjaminContemporary Romance. The feud between the Martinelli and the Simone families, ignited by the long-ago theft of a chocolate recipe, has been simmering for generations. However, the situation boils over when New York City firefighter Mike Simone saves the life of ER nurse Alex Martinelli's beloved grandfather, earning Alex's admiration -- and more. Their attraction is mutual, but can the star-crossed couple overcome past prejudices in order to have a future together? Find out in this heartwarming novel, which kicks off the Love by Chocolate series. |
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| Just One Taste by Louisa EdwardsContemporary Romance. Chef-in-training Wes Murphy is only a few credits shy of graduating from the Academy of Culinary Arts and pursuing his lifelong dream of running a restaurant. The only thing standing in his way is Food Chemistry 101, a required course that -- as far as science-averse Wes is concerned -- might end his career before it even begins. That is, until he meets adjunct instructor Dr. Rosemary Wilkins, a brainy beauty who inspires Wes to design his own scientific experiment to test the aphrodisiac properties of various foods...and enlist the delectable Rosemary as his research subject. Just One Taste is the 3rd sizzling installment of Louisa Edwards Recipe for Love series, which begins with Can't Stand the Heat. |
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| The Chocolate Thief by Laura FlorandContemporary Romance. In an attempt to raise the profile (and the profits) of her family's candy empire, American heiress Cade Corey travels to Paris to convince renowned chocolatier Sylvain Marquis to create a line of high-end confections for the company. Proud of his reputation and utterly uncompromising when it comes to quality, Sylvain has no desire to collaborate. However, the idea of a more intimate partnership with Cade has its appeal. Set in Paris and featuring mouth-watering descriptions of food as well as a seductive game of cat-and-mouse between its charismatic leads, The Chocolate Thief is the 1st charming book in a series that continues with The Chocolate Kiss. |
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| Sweet Success by Susan MalleryContemporary Romance. Too busy with running Decadent Delight, her gourmet chocolate shop, to think about settling down and starting a family, Allison Thomas nevertheless possesses a loving heart and an endless supply of compassion for those around her. Sorely in need of some TLC is her handyman, Matt Baker, who has been wandering aimlessly and supporting himself with menial jobs ever since the tragic death of his young wife. As Allison helps Matt overcome his grief, Matt helps Allison become more engaged in the world outside of her workplace in this upbeat, heartwarming novel. |
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