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Devil's daughter : The Ravenels Meet the Wallflowers
by Lisa Kleypas
What happens: Falling for a dashing stranger, the daughter of Lord St. Vincent and Evie Jenner is horrified to discover that he is the bully responsible for her late husband's boarding-school misery.
Reviewers say: Long-time fans of RITA Award-winning Kleypas will relish the cameo appearances of so many of her beloved characters, while readers new and returning alike will revel in her stylish prose, sharp wit, and swoon-worthy sensuality.
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Under the midnight sun
by Tracie Peterson
What happens: Taking a job in 1929 Alaska's popular Curry Hotel in part to escape a dangerous man from her past, naturalist Tayler Hale is forced to partner with permanent hotel resident Thomas Smith, a recent graduate who struggles with gender perceptions.
About the Author: Tracie Peterson's love for history and research fuels the bestselling stories she writes. She is the author of more than one hundred novels and the recipient of the 2011 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award.
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| The Rancher by Kate PearceWhat it's about: While inspecting an abandoned silver mine on her family's property, newly minted engineer Rachel Morgan encounters Cauy Lymond, whose family owns the adjacent ranch. Sparks fly.
What you need to know: Due to their respective childhood traumas (explored in previous installments of the Morgan Ranch series), Rachel and Cauy are loners whose relationship takes them both by surprise.
For fans of: Lori Wilde's Cupid, Texas novels or Harper Sloan's Coming Home series. |
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Playing for keeps
by Jill Shalvis
What happens: Two unforgiving lovers—Victoria Grayhawk and Montana rancher Ryan Sullivan—reunite for the sake of their child and must learn to trust each other in order to become the family they’ve always dreamed of.
Reviewers say: From the adorable meet-cute through interfering families and misunderstandings, the novel delivers sweet fun with warmth and joy, but no surprises.
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Hot Target Cowboy
by June Faver
What happens: Eldest son Colt Garrett—the biggest, strongest and steadiest of the Garrett brothers— is mesmerized by Misty Dalton, the younger sister of one of his brother's friends.
About the author: June Faver loves Texas, from the Gulf coast to the panhandle, from the Mexican border to the Piney Woods. Her novels embrace the heart and soul of the state and the larger-than-life Texans who romp across her pages. A former teacher and healthcare professional, she lives and writes in the Texas Hill Country.
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| You May Kiss the Bride by Lisa BerneWhat it's about: Gabriel Penhallow seeks a dutiful wife to produce an heir and leave him in peace. Although headstrong Livia Stuart is not that kind of woman, a life-changing kiss results in their hasty engagement.
Series alert: This engaging debut kicks off the Penhallow Dynasty series.
You might also like: Tessa Dare's The Duchess Deal, which also features an arrogant duke whose pragmatic plan for acquiring a wife is demolished by a passionate and penniless woman. |
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| A Rogue of Her Own by Grace BurrowesBest laid plans: "May I prevail upon you to ruin me?" Charlotte Windham asks Lucas Sherbourne, who would rather marry her -- and does, once her scheme (predictably) backfires.
Why you might like it: A Rogue of Her Own offers a marriage-of-convenience story that focuses on the couple's attempts to make their unexpected union work.
Reviewers say: This concluding volume of the Windham Brides series boasts "flawless prose, delicious wit, and an unerring ability to bring complex characters to life" (Library Journal). |
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| Not Always a Saint by Mary Jo PutneyWhat happens: a passionate kiss between a woman with a past and a man with a future.
Starring: Daniel Herbert, a physician whose recently inherited title requires him to find a wife to smooth his path into polite society; Jessie Kelham, a vulnerable widow who needs a husband -- STAT.
Why you might like it: This steamy 7th installment of the Lost Lords series features seemingly mismatched leads who turn out to be perfect for each other. |
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| About That Kiss by Jill ShalvisWhat it's about: After artisan Kylie Masters and veteran Joe Malone share an unforgettable kiss, Joe...doesn't call her. And now she needs his help tracking down a stolen keepsake.
Read it for: a quirky scavenger hunt that takes a pair of would-be lovers across San Francisco.
Series alert: About That Kiss is the 5th book in the upbeat Heartbreaker Bay series, about a magic wishing fountain that brings couples together. |
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