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"But she had finally outgrown bad boys. She had finally moved on to a good man. The kind of man she should marry." ~ from Beth Kendrick's Cure for the Common Breakup
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New and Recently Released!
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| The Unexpected Duchess by Valerie BowmanRegency Historical. Lady Lucy Upton's best friend, Cassandra Monroe, doesn't want to marry Lord Derek Hunt, the Duke of Clarington. Unfortunately, the painfully shy Cassandra can't summon up the courage to turn down his proposal, despite her longstanding love for another man. But Lucy, who has no qualms about deterring a gentleman's unwanted advances, decides to speak on behalf of her friend -- whose suitor refuses to take no for an answer, due to a promise he made to a dying comrade. As Lucy and Derek's battle of wits escalates into an unconventional courtship, all parties must make tough choices between duty and desire. The Unexpected Duchess kicks off the Playful Brides Series. |
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| Mercy by HelenKay DimonRomantic Suspense. C.I.A. operative Becca Ford once spent eight months living with Washington, D.C. gentleman's club owner Jarrett Holt as part of an undercover operation. Although she never found anything to incriminate Jarrett, someone in his organization felt threatened enough to kill Becca's entire team. Now running for her life, Becca has nowhere to turn but to the man whose trust she once betrayed. Jarrett agrees to hide Becca from her enemies in exchange for sex, but as the spark between them reignites, Becca and Jarrett discover that they're both in danger. They'll have to work together if they want to survive long enough to see where their relationship is headed. With its page-turning suspense and explicit sexual encounters, Mercy may appeal to Shannon McKenna's McCloud Brothers Series. |
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| When a Laird Takes a Lady: A Claimed by the Highlander Novel by Rowan KeatsHighland Romance. Hell-bent on avenging her brother's murder, Isabail Grant sets out to bring his killer to justice -- only to be captured by the very man she holds responsible for the crime, outlaw laird Aiden MacCurran. When a Laird Takes a Lady is the second installment of the steamy, engaging Claimed by a Highlander Series, which begins with Taming a Wild Scot. Fans of these steamy romances set in medieval Scotland may also enjoy Monica McCarty's Highland Guard Series, especially The Raider, which also centers on the relationship between a bold Highland warrior and his spirited captive. |
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| Cure for the Common Breakup by Beth KendrickContemporary Romance. "I love you. But I don't love you enough." Upon hearing the man of her dreams utter those words, flight attendant Summer Benson's plans for happily-ever-after come crashing down. Beating a retreat to peaceful Black Dog Bay -- an idyllic seaside town in Delaware billed as "the best place in America to bounce back from your break-up" -- she's unprepared for a sizzling series of encounters with mayor Dutch Jansen, which begins when she accidentally drives her car through his prize-winning rose bushes. Fans of engaging contemporary small-town romances may want to check out author Beth Kendrick's previous novel, The Week Before the Wedding, in which Summer plays a supporting role. |
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Stormy Persuasion
by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance. Number One New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey returns to the dazzlingly passionate world of the Malorys, an aristocratic family of rakehell adventurers and spirited ladies, in a thrilling new tale of unbridled desires. James Malory sets sail for America to honor a promise he made to his in-laws: His and Georgina's daughter, Jacqueline, will have her come-out in America. Judith and Jacqueline Malory are not simply cousins; they are inseparable best friends. Refusing to miss Jacqueline's come-out in Connecticut, Judith convinces her parents to let her delay her London debut by a few weeks so she can accompany her cousin. Neither girl intends to fall in love during her first Season. But Judith's plans are overturned when aboard ship she comes face-to-face with the ghost who has been haunting her dreams.
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| A Reason to Love: A Snowberry Creek Novel by Alexis MorganContemporary Romance. Missing in action and presumed dead, soldier Spencer Lang returns from Afghanistan just as one of his army buddies is preparing to marry his best friend, Callie. Stunned and devastated by this turn of events, he finds temporary sanctuary with Melanie Wolfe, who (unbeknownst to Spencer) has nursed a crush on him since high school. He might not have noticed Melanie then, but he's definitely paying attention now. But is it fair to pursue her while she's preoccupied with saving her family's business? Or when it's increasingly clear to Spencer that he no longer belongs in Snowberry Creek? Fans of sweet, sensual love stories starring wounded warriors should enjoy this moving third book in the Snowberry Creek Series, which starts with A Time for Home and More Than a Touch. |
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Otherwise Engaged
by Amanda Quick
Historical Romantic Suspense. Barely escaping a would-be abductor who has left a trail of victims in his wake, world traveler Miss Amity Doncaster discovers that her attacker has become obsessed with gossip that ties Amity to scientist Benedict Stanbridge, a spy for the throne who resolves to bring the killer to justice. Bestselling author Amanda Quick (aka Jayne Ann Krentz) moves away from paranormal elements in this historical romantic suspense novel, but she maintains her stellar plotting, exquisite dialogue and impeccable characterization. Benedict and Amity are a perfect pair, but their path to romantic bliss is hindered by physical danger and a charming uncertainty on both sides. Sexy romance and intriguing mystery combine for a wholly satisfying and entertaining read.
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Focus on: Paranormal Romance
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| Water Bound: A Sea Haven Novel by Christine FeehanParanormal Romance. Although she has a natural affinity for water, diver Rikki Sitmore has always struggled to relate to other people due to Asperger syndrome. So when she rescues amnesiac Lev Prakenskii from drowning, she's astonished by the ease with which they connect...and upset by how much her feelings for him disrupt her carefully ordered life. Although Lev can't remember much about himself, he's pretty sure that he's not a good guy -- and knows that Rikki deserves better. This opening installment of Christine Feehan's Sisters of the Heart Series is a loose spin-off of the author's popular Drake Sisters books. And if you like Rikki's magic-infused hometown of Sea Haven, you might enjoy Virginia Kantra's Children of the Sea series, also set in an isolated coastal village whose close-knit community is rife with supernatural powers. |
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| Blood Trinity: Book One in the Belador Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Diana LoveUrban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance. The Belador, members of a lost Celtic tribe that protects the city of Atlanta from a looming supernatural apocalypse, fear and loathe Alterants, the half-bloods who share their DNA but lack their genetic "purity." Shapeshifting Evalle Kincaid is one such Alterant, and has the scars to prove it. Nevertheless, she fights for the Belador alongside her loyal friends Tzader and Quinn; her pet gargoyle Feenix; and the mysterious skinwalker Storm. With its tough yet vulnerable heroine, extensive world-building, and slow-burning sexual tension that builds over the course of several books, this opening installment of the Belador Series may appeal to fans of Karen Marie Moning's Fever novels. |
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Star of the Morning : A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms
by Lynn Kurland
Science Fiction/Fantasy. Darkness covers the north, since the black mage has begun his assault on the kingdom of Neroche. Legend has it that only the two magical swords held by Neroche's king can defeat the mage. Now the fate of the Nine Kingdoms rests in the hands of a woman destined to wield one of those blades... In this land of dragons and mages, warrior maids and magical swords, nothing is as it seems. And Morgan will find that the magic in her blood brings her troubles she cannot face with a sword-and a love more powerful than she has ever imagined.
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| Second Sight: An Arcane Society Novel by Amanda QuickParanormal Historical. When Venetia Milton -- talented photographer, secret psychic, and impatient virgin -- accepts a job documenting a collection of magical artifacts curated by the Arcane Society's Gabriel Jones, she also takes the opportunity to seduce her attractive employer. Soon after, when Gabriel is reported dead in a fire, Venetia decides to pose as his widow, a strategy that enables her to move freely within her restrictive Victorian society -- until Gabriel shows up on her doorstep, very much alive and determined to claim his "wife." Published under various of Jayne Ann Krentz's pen names (Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle), the Arcane Society novels span centuries and continents, but fans of the historical installments of the series will want to continue with The Third Circle or Burning Lamp. |
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| Covet: A Novel of the Fallen Angels by J.R. WardParanormal Romance. Ex-military assassin (and part-time construction worker) Jim Heron has led an interesting life, but his afterlife, as a Fallen Angel, proves to be even more unusual. Tasked with saving seven individuals from damnation, his first unwitting client is wealthy businessman Vin diPietro, whose ruthless determination to succeed at all costs has put his immortal soul in jeopardy. Vin's passionate relationship with sex worker Marie-Therese is a step in the right direction, but it's going to take more than true love to redeem Vin -- and help his reluctant guardian angel win a rigged game between Heaven and Hell. Fans of author J.R. Ward's popular Black Dagger Brotherhood books should enjoy this first novel in her Fallen Angels Series, which also features a cast of complex, flawed men and the women who save them from themselves. |
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