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"1. Kiss someone -- passionately." ~ from Sarah MacLean's Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
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| Only a Promise: A Survivors' Club Novel by Mary BaloghRegency Historical. Four friends rode off to war, but only one returned. For this, Ralph Stockwood, Earl of Berwick, blames himself. Certain that he doesn't deserve life, love, or happiness, Ralph only seeks a wife in order to fulfill his obligation of producing an heir to the earldom. That's where Chloe Muirhead comes in. Scandal has ruined Chloe's prospects, prompting her to propose to Ralph, who is relieved to find a woman amenable to a marriage of convenience. Yet as Ralph and Chloe begin their life together, they come to realize how much more is possible, and how much more they want from each other. Only a Promise is the 5th book in the Survivors' Club septet, which begins with The Proposal. |
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| The Unlikely Lady by Valerie BowmanRegency Historical. An unexpected kiss between bluestocking and bachelor kicks off this merry romantic caper. Lord Garrett Upton and Miss Jane Lowndes spend their days sparring and trading insults -- until a rather steamy encounter at a masquerade ball prompts them to (reluctantly) reassess their mutual antipathy. Meanwhile, friends and family scheme to bring the couple together. This Regency riff on Much Ado About Nothing is the 3rd book in the Playful Brides series, after The Unexpected Duchess and The Accidental Countess. |
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| Way of the Warrior: A Romance Anthology to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project by Julie Ann Walker et al.Anthology. Love a man or woman in uniform? Have we got the book for you! This "treasure trove" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of contemporary military romances contains eight short stories and novellas from acclaimed authors such as Suzanne Brockmann, Catherine Mann, M.L. Buchman, and Julie Ann Walker. Ranging from sweet to steamy, the stories in this collection should please a wide variety of romance readers. And for those who don't mind a little extra heat, check out Duty and Desire: Military Erotic Romance, edited by Christina Wright. |
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| Night of the Highland Dragon by Isabel CooperParanormal Historical. Dispatched to Scotland's remote Loch Arach, government investigator William Arundell meets Lady Judith MacAlisdair, keeper of her family's castle -- and a dragon in disguise. Although obliged to report her to the Crown, Arundell refuses to betray Lady Judith. And that's a good thing, because he'll need her help to defeat a dangerous foe that threatens national security. Night of the Highland Dragon is the 3rd book in the Highland Dragons series, after Legend of the Highland Dragon and The Highland Dragon's Lady. For more Victorian paranormal romance featuring dragons, try Shana Abe's Drakon Saga, starting with The Smoke Thief. |
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| Playing Dirty: Monkey Business Trio by C.L. ParkerErotic Romance. When top-level position at Striker Sports Entertainment opens up, the already intense rivalry between junior agents Shaw Matthews and Cassidy Whelan escalates as their long-suppressed mutual attraction heats up. As they compete for a potential client -- star quarterback Denver Rockford -- they also engage in a sensual game of one-upmanship for which neither Shaw nor Cassidy is fully prepared. Be warned: this spicy opening installment of the Monkey Business series ends on a cliffhanger, so keep an eye out for book two. |
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| Busted by Shiloh WalkerMulticultural Romance. In the six years since his wife died in childbirth, novelist Trey Barnes has been preoccupied with raising his son, Clayton, and balancing single parenthood with a successful writing career. But meeting librarian Ressa Bliss upends Trey's carefully calibrated existence. Meanwhile, Ressa can't believe that a guy as kind, smart, and gorgeous as Trey could be single, and can't believe her luck when she discovers that her interest is reciprocated. However, both have some serious issues to work out before their story can have a happily-ever-after. Busted is the 3rd book in the Barnes Brothers series, after Wrecked and Razed. |
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The Sweetest Thing
by Jill Shalvis
Returning home to Lucky Harbor, Washington, to help her sisters get their newly renovated inn up and running, Tara unexpectedly finds herself torn between two men--her sexy ex-husband and a handsome sailor who likes keeping Tara hot, bothered ... and in his bed. Original. 50,000 first printing.
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The best man
by Kristan Higgins
Finally ready to return to the Blue Heron Winery, her family's vineyard, and face her past, Faith Holland is drawn to Levi Cooper, the local police chief and best friend of her former fiancé, but has a hard time forgetting his role in ruining her wedding years ago. Original.
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Chasing perfect
by Susan Mallery
Settling down in Fool's Gold, California, city planner Charity Jones, who has a long list of romantic disasters, is tempted to take a chance on former world-class cyclist Josh Golden, the town's most famous resident who needs to be taken down a peg or two. (Romance). Simultaneous.
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Heaven, Texas
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A sequel to It Had to Be You finds Gracie Snow working determinedly to locate and return ego-centric cowboy Bobby Tom Denton to his hometown to star in a movie, an effort that is challenged by their romantic chemistry and Bobby Tom's decision to introduce Gracie to his wild lifestyle. 25,000 first printing. Reprint.
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