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Too Wilde to Wed
by Eloisa James
What it's about: Returning home from war only to discover that the ton has labeled him “too wild to wed,” Lord Roland Northbridge Wilde is determined to prove them wrong as he sets out to win the heart of Miss Diana Belgrave, the woman who jilted him two years earlier.
Why you should read it: RITA Award-winner James again elevates historical romance to sublime new heights through the lithe elegance of her writing, her exceptional gift for creating richly nuanced characters, and her ability to flawlessly marry potent sensuality with a deliciously dry sense of humor.
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The Designs of Lord Randolph Cavanaugh
by Stephanie Laurens
What it's about: A follow-up to the award-nominated Normal presents the psychologically taut story of a detective who in the aftermath of a near-fatal attack hunts down the serial killer responsible for her physical and mental injuries before new clues raise doubts about the killer's culpability.
Why you might like it: Laurens fans will appreciate cameos from the Cynster family, and any reader will appreciate Felicia's pride in her skills, her bittersweet knowledge that her father never saw or valued her talent, and her growing love for the man who believes in her from the start. This is an unusual and winsome historical romance.
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Where hope begins
by Catherine West
What it's about: In the aftermath of her husband's act of adultery and abandonment, Savannah must finally face the ghosts that haunt her and discover for herself whether authentic faith, grace, and ultimate healing really do exist.
Why you might like it: West presents readers with the deeply satisfying story of a family dealing with loss and betrayal, and their journey to make themselves whole
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Through the Fire
by Katie Ruggle
What it's about: Kit Jernigan despairs of ever fitting in with her new tight-knit K9 unit--they've been through too much to welcome a stranger. So when a killer strikes, it's a fight to convince her fellow officers to trust her long enough to catch the woman she knows is responsible.
About the author: A graduate of the Police Academy, Katie is a self-proclaimed forensics nerd. A fan of anything that makes her feel like a bad-ass, she has trained in Krav Maga, boxing, and gymnastics, has lived in an off-grid, solar- and wind-powered house in the Rocky Mountains, rides horses, trains her three dogs, and travels to warm places to scuba dive.
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| The Importance of Being Wicked by Victoria AlexanderWhat it’s about: Winfield Elliott, Viscount Stillwell, has hired an architectural firm to repair his fire-damaged ancestral home. Much to his surprise -- and later his delight -- attractive widow Miranda Garrett shows up to manage the project.
Series alert: This 19th-century romance is the 2nd book in the Millworth Manor series, following What Happens at Christmas.
You might also like: The Mistress’ House by Leigh Michaels, another historical romance set at a country house. |
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Right where we belong
by Brenda Novak
What it's about: In the wake of her husband’s shocking crime, Savanna Gray moves with her children to the Silver Springs farmhouse where she was born and becomes attracted to a handsome handyman.
Series Alert: This is the latest installment of the Silver Springs series following Until You Loved Me.
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| The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer AshleyWhat it’s about: Abandoned by her fiancé at the altar, Juliana St. John instead marries her childhood sweetheart Elliot McBride, who has just survived brutal years abroad. The two immediately depart for the Scottish Highlands, where they begin to restore Elliot’s run-down castle -- and where Juliana helps to heal his wounded heart.
Reviewers say: “A richly emotional treat for fans of tortured heroes” (Booklist).
Series alert: This is the emotionally intense 5th installment of the Highland Pleasure series, which begins with The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie. |
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Make me stay
by Jaci Burton
What it's about: While watching over her elderly grandmother, beautiful floral designer Samantha Reasor must protect her heart from architect Reid McCormack, the man on whom she has had a crush for years, who has returned to the town of Hope to renovate a historic building—and seduce her.
About the author: Jaci Burton is the New York Times bestselling author of the Play-by-Play series, as well as the Wild Riders series. She lives in Oklahoma.
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| Three Weeks with Lady X by Eloisa JamesWhat it’s about: Thorn Dautry has three weeks to transform his ramshackle country estate into the showpiece that he hopes will help him woo his future bride, Laetitia Rainsford. Instead, he's surprised by a steadily escalating flirtation with the feisty interior designer, Lady Xenobia India.
Series alert: This Georgian romance is loosely tied to author Eloisa James’ Desperate Duchesses series and is the 1st in the Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers series (followed by Four Nights with a Duke). |
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| The Next Always by Nora RobertsWhat it’s about: In Boonsboro, Maryland, architect Beckett Montgomery has set about restoring a historic inn to its former glory -- which might just give him a chance with bookstore manager Clare Brewster, the young widow on whom he’s had a crush since high school.
Read it for: an idyllic small-town setting, charming characters, and a heartwarming tale of second chances.
Series info: This contemporary romance is the 1st in a trilogy; the 2nd is The Last Boyfriend, followed by The Perfect Hope. |
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