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| My One and Only Duke by Grace BurrowesWhat it's about: If London banker Quinn Wentworth is going to hang for a crime he didn't commit, he can at least do some good before he dies by marrying pregnant widow Jane Winston and bequeathing her his fortune.
But then: Quinn receives a last-minute reprieve once it's discovered that he's the long-lost heir to a dukedom. Now Quinn is faced with a dilemma: embrace his new life as a married man or seek revenge against the man who set him up.
Crossover alert: This 1st book in the Rogues to Riches series is loosely linked to the author's True Gentlemen novels. |
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| The Proposal by Jasmine GuilloryIntroducing: Journalist Nikole Paterson, who politely declines a very public marriage proposal (via the Dodger Stadium JumboTron!) and must cope with the fallout when the whole thing goes viral.
To the rescue: pediatrician Carlos Ibarra, who saves her from the paparazzi.
Why you might like it: In addition to its diverse cast and upbeat love story, this follow-up to The Wedding Date depicts strong and supportive female friendships. |
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| Wild on My Mind by Laurel KerrWhat it's about: A trio of orphaned cougar cubs reunite Katie Underwood with her high school crush-turned-nemesis, zookeeper and single dad Bowie Wilson.
Why you might like it: Katie's revenge goes from sweet to steamy in this lively enemies-to-lovers story.
Don't miss: Matchmaking honey badger Fluffy, who schemes to bring the leads together so that they will produce babies (who will, in turn, ensure a steady supply of treats for Fluffy). |
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| Mostly Sunny by Jamie PopeStarring: Manhattan social worker Sunshine "Sunny" Gibson and high-profile attorney Julian King.
What happens: Sunny seeks Julian's help in fighting a legal challenge to a foster child's pending adoption. In the process, they discover that they have more in common than they thought.
Is it for you? This emotionally intense series opener deals with issues of mental illness, child abuse, and abandonment. Although sensitively addressed, the subject matter may not be for all readers. |
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| Barbarous by Minerva SpencerWhat it's about: Twenty years after his disappearance at sea, Hugh Redvers (a.k.a. One-Eyed Standish) has returned to England. Not to reclaim his inheritance, but to protect his late uncle's widow, Lady Daphne Davenport, and her young children as only a pirate can.
Reviewers say: This 2nd book in the Outcasts series (after Dangerous) is "exuberantly crafted, exhilaratingly plotted, and erotically charged" (Booklist).
For fans of: new spins on old-school romance tropes, à la Kerrigan Byrne's The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo. |
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Santa in Montana
by Janet Dailey
During the Calder family Christmas reunion, patriarch Chase Calder, determined to make this the best holiday yet, thinks that his widowed daughter Cat should have a man in her life and sets in motion a series of events that brings out the true meaning of the season. Original.
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1225 Christmas Tree Lane
by Debbie Macomber
As the holidays approach, Christmas tree farm owner Beth Morehouse finds her life taking some surprising turns when someone leaves a basket filled with puppies on her doorstep, and her daughters invite their dad, her long-divorced husband, Kent, to Cedar Cove in hopes of a mom-and-dad reunion. (romance). Book available.
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| By Winter's Light: A Cynster Novel by Stephanie LaurensWhat it's about: With the entire extended Cynster family gathered at Casphairn Manor in Scotland for a Yuletide celebration, tutor Daniel Crosbie hopes to finally declare himself to governess Claire Meadows.
Includes: a dramatis personae for keeping track of all those Cynsters.
Should you start here? This 1st book in the Cynsters: Next Generation spin-off series offers a good starting point for newcomers while pleasing fans of the previous 20 Cynster novels (beginning with Devil's Bride). |
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| Twelve Days of Christmas: A Novel by Debbie MacomberWhat happens: When her sexy, grumpy neighbor Cain Maddox rebuffs her attempts to spread holiday cheer, Julia Padden blogs about her interactions with the man she dubs "Ebenezer" (as in Scrooge) and her attempts to "kill him with kindness."
Media buzz: If you enjoy Debbie Macomber's unique brand of heartwarming, uplifting holiday romance, rejoice! Several of her annual Christmas novels have been made into Hallmark movies (starting with Mr. Miracle). |
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Christmas at the Chalet
by Anita Hughes
It's the day after Christmas, and Felicity Grant is at a gorgeous ski chalet in St. Moritz for the biggest fashion show of her career. Felicity is a rising star on the bridal design scene, and this is her best collection yet. But when her boyfriend gives her a spa day instead of a diamond ring for Christmas, she has to face the possibility that she may never walk down the aisle in one of her own stunning designs.
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