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| Logan's Lady by Rosanne BittnerWhat it's about: Idealistic immigrant Lady Elizabeth Baylor chases the American Dream to 1880s Colorado -- and loses everything to a swindler. To retrieve what's rightfully hers, she joins forces with ruthless bounty hunter Logan Best.
Reviewers say: Logan's Lady is an "immersive romance set in the lawless Old West" (Booklist).
You might also like: Jo Goodman's McKenna Brothers novels, which also pays affectionate homage to dime novels. |
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| Lady Derring Takes a Lover: The Palace of Rogues by Julie Anne LongShe doesn't need a man! Delilah, the widowed Countess of Derring, has teamed up with her late husband's mistress to open a London boarding house. The last thing she should do is get involved with an enigmatic tenant, naval officer Captain Tristan Hardy.
About the author: Following her sojourn through contemporary Hellcat Canyon, Pennyroyal Green series author Julie Anne Long returns to historical romance with this witty 1st Palace of Rogues novel. |
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| In a Badger Way by Shelly LaurenstonWhat it's about: sweet yet steamy shapeshifter love!
Starring: panda-shifter Shen Li, bodyguard to human-shapeshifter hybrid Stevie MacKilligan, who's being targeted by evil scientists.
Crossover alert: Fans of Shelly Laurenston's Pride series will recognize some familiar characters in this 2nd installment of the Honey Badger Chronicles, after Hot and Badgered. |
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| Forever Wolf by Maria ValeWhat happens: Arctic wolf Varya Timursdottir, loyal "Shielder" of the Great North Pack's 12th Echelon, defies her pack to save the life of injured lone wolf Eyulf.
Read it for: an emotionally intense love story and detailed world-building that includes a well-developed werewolf culture.
Should you start here? Newcomers to the Legend of All Wolves saga may want to begin with The Last Wolf, which sets up the overarching Pack-Shifter conflict that comes to a head in this 3rd series installment. |
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| Risky Play by Rachel Van DykenStarring: Mackenzie "Mack" Dupont, a 30-year-old virgin heiress who's just been left at the altar, and Slade Rodriguez, a pro soccer player with a broken heart.
What happens: Mack's solo "honeymoon" in Mexico leads to a rebound fling with Slade. Although both give fake names, the truth comes out when Mack is hired as Slade's personal assistant.
You might also like: Jaci Burton's Play by Play novels, which are more explicit than Risky Play but offer similar high-drama sports-themed workplace romances. |
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A Duke in Shining Armor
by Loretta Chase
What it's about: Runaway bride Olympia Hightower flees across London, accompanied by her groom's best friend, the disreputable Duke of Ripley, who has vowed to protect her until she can be safely returned to her fiancé. But can he convince her to go through with the wedding? And does he really want to?
Series alert: A Duke in Shining Armor kicks off the Difficult Dukes series. Fans of the author's Dressmakers series will appreciate this fast-paced novel's upbeat storyline and balance of witty banter and emotional intensity.
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| Secrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan MalleryWhat it's about: As Kelly Murphy tries to build a working relationship with her prodigal sister Olivia on their family's tulip farm in Tulpen Crossing, Washington, she also gets involved with her high school crush, Griffith Burnett.
Why you might like it: This engaging stand-alone novel features not one but three happily-ever-afters as Kelly, Olivia, and their friend Helen all find true love.
Want a taste? "He was the aphid swarm in the garden of her life." |
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A Seductive Kiss: A Grayson Friends Novel
by Francis Ray
Multicultural Romance. Known as "the Face," Dianne Harrington serves as the spokesmodel for House of Harrington, the fashion empire founded by her grandparents. But beauty, wealth, and international fame can't cure loneliness. Neglected by her self-absorbed parents since childhood, she's now surrounded by sycophants who seek to benefit from their association with her. No wonder Dianne cherishes her lifelong friendship with the boy next door, lawyer Alex Stewart. When Alex hints that he'd like to be more than just a friend, Dianne is tempted, yet terrified. If it doesn't work out, she'll lose a friend as well as a lover. A Seductive Kiss is the 5th book in the Grayson Friends novels.
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Moonlight Over Manhattan
by Sarah Morgan
What it's about: Just days after making a pledge to take more risks, painfully shy Harriet Knight has become the live-in dog sitter of hot ER doctor Ethan Black. But is she brave enough to act on her feelings?
Why you might like it: This 6th book in the From Manhattan with Love series features likable leads and a sweet holiday romance set in New York City.
Look for: cameos by Harriet's siblings, who found love in previous series installments New York, Actually and Holiday in the Hamptons.
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