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| Royal Holiday by Jasmine GuilloryStarring: Vivian Forest, a social worker from Oakland, California; and Malcolm Hudson, private secretary to the Queen of England.
What happens: While accompanying her daughter on a trip to the U.K., Vivian finds a kindred spirit in Malcolm, prompting her to consider a relationship for the first time in a long time.
Why you might like it: This 4th Wedding Dates novel is a heartwarming contemporary holiday romance about a mature couple finding love. |
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| The Deception by Kat MartinWhat it is: the 2nd book in the Maximum Security series, after The Conspiracy.
Starring: Kate Gallagher, who's determined to bring her sister's killer to justice, and former marine Jason "Hawk" Maddox, the private investigator and bounty hunter she hires after a steamy almost-hookup.
You might also like: Lori Foster's series Love Undercover, another romantic suspense series that pairs heroines seeking justice with law enforcement agents. |
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A Christmas haven : an Amish Christmas romance
by Cindy Woodsmall
What it's about: An Amishwoman’s plans to leave her community to grow her business are complicated by an accident involving two siblings who would return to their ultra-conservative sect. By the best-selling authors of As the Tide Comes In. (religious fiction)
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A glitter of gold
by Liz Johnson
What it's about: When pirate wreck tour guide Anne Norris finds evidence of an undiscovered shipwreck, she seeks the help of museum director Carter Hale to uncover the truth and treasure that could save her business — and possibly her heart.
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Daisies and Devotion
by Josi S. Kilpack
The list: "Blonde, tall, graceful, with blue or green eyes, a bow-shaped mouth, dainty fingers, and rosy cheeks..." These are the qualities that Timothy Mayfield desires in a wife -- and the qualities that Maryann Morrington doesn't possess.
And yet... The more time Timothy spends with Maryann, the more he's tempted to revise his list. Meanwhile, despite Maryann's unrequited love for Timothy, she's determined to help her friend find his perfect wife.
Series alert: This chaste Regency romance is the 2nd book in the Mayfield Family series, after Promises and Primroses.
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| A Brother's Honor by Brenda JacksonWhat it's about: A promise to his dying grandfather brings Jace Granger back to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where he hires consultant Shana Bradford to save the family business and quickly discovers that her mere presence complicates his life in ways he never imagined.
Why you might like it: This 1st book in the Grangers series offers a steamy workplace romance as well as a charming small-town setting.
For fans of: Zuri Day's Morgan Men romances or Niobia Bryant's Strong Family books. |
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| Forbidden by Beverly JenkinsWhat it's about: Due to his light complexion, hotelier Rhine Fontaine can pass for white in 1870 Nevada, which allows him to advocate on behalf of the local black community. However, his feelings for newcomer Eddy Carmichael tempt Rhine to tell her the truth about his origins, risking everything he's worked so hard to achieve.
Crossover alert: Forbidden is connected to Beverly Jenkins' House of LeVeq series through Rhine's sister Sable, the heroine of Through the Storm. |
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| Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia QuinnWhat it's about: Although their families would be thrilled if they married, high-spirited Billie Bridgerton and reserved George Rokesby simply don't get along...until they get trapped on a rooftop together.
Should you start here? You can! This prequel to Julia Quinn's popular Bridgerton series takes place a generation before the events of The Duke and I.
Media buzz: Thanks to Shondaland, the Bridgerton series is slated to become a Netflix Original series in the near future. |
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Turning point : a novel
by Danielle Steel
What it's about: Chosen for their elite records to work with Parisian counterparts in a mass-casualty training program, four trauma doctors from a busy San Francisco hospital confront unexpected and exciting new challenges that force them to make life-shaping choices.
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More than words can say
by Karen Witemeyer
What it's about: In 1896, Abby is railroaded by the city council and needs a man's name on her bakery's deed, and a man she can control--not the stoic lumberman Zacharias who always exudes silent confidence. As trust grows between them, she finds she wants more than his rescue. She wants his heart.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Central Mississippi Regional Library System
100 Tamberline Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
601-825-0100
http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us
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