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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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| 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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Trailblazer
by Anna Schmidt
Grace Rogers accepts a position with the prestigious Fred Harvey Company and heads for Juniper, New Mexico, where she meets a handsome cowboy who quickly turns her head; too bad the Harvey Girls are forbidden to marry. Original.
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The bookshop of the broken hearted
by Robert Hillman
In 1960s Australia, a lonely farmer finds his life turned upside down by the arrival of a vibrant librarian. By the author of The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted
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Stone cold heart
by Laura Griffin
One of the nation’s top forensic anthropologists, Sara Lockhart, when abandoned human remains are found in a Texas gorge, is drawn into an investigation that threatens to rock a small community to its very core. Original. 250,000 first printing.
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The trouble with cowboys
by Victoria James
When cowboy Tyler Donnelly, the man of her teenage fantasies, comes home to care for his ailing father, Lainey Sutton is determined to avoid him at all costs but soon realizes just how much he and his father need her help to heal past hurts. Original.
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Colorado cowboy
by Sara Richardson
As a champion barrel racer, Charity Stone has learned to hold her own in the male-dominated rodeo world. There's no cowboy she can't handle...except for one. Officer Dev Jenkins has made it clear he doesn't look at her like one of the guys. He's caught her attention but Charity doesn't do relationships--especially not with a cowboy. When she suddenly finds herself in charge of her thirteen-year-old nephew, who's had a few brushes with the law, Charity has no choice but to ask for the deputy's help. Dev hasn't stopped fantasizing about Charity since she moved to Topaz Falls, but she's been hell bent on keeping her distance. When she comes to him for help with her nephew, he finally has the chance to make his move. Winning her over won't be easy, though--especially when her nephew's mistakes start to threaten his town. How can he do his job and still convince Charity he's the cowboy for her?
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| Every Bride Has Her Day by Lynnette AustinWhat happens: Cricket O'Malley returns to her Georgia hometown to run a flower shop and gets involved with New York transplant Sam Montgomery, who has just inherited his great-aunt's house.
Why you might like it: This 2nd sweet and heartwarming Magnolia Brides Romance unfolds at a gentle pace, allowing readers to get acquainted with a charming small town and its colorful inhabitants.
For fans of: Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia novels or Jules Bennett's Return to Haven series. |
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| One Wish by Robyn CarrIntroducing: Grace Dillon, who has made a new life for herself as a florist in Thunder Point, Oregon.
What it's about: As a former competitive figure skater, Grace is used to hard work, but doesn't know how to relax and have fun. Enter high school teacher Troy Headly, who's not the kind to settle down.
Why you might like it: This 7th Thunder Point novel welcomes readers to a close-knit coastal community full of sympathetic characters. |
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| Wildflower Wedding: A Cricket Creek Novel by LuAnn McLaneWhat it's about: Gabby Goodwin has finally realized her dream of opening a flower shop in her hometown of Cricket Creek, Kentucky. But if she's to succeed as a small business owner, she can't afford distraction...like local bad boy Reese Marino, Gabby's first crush.
Why you might like it: This 6th Cricket Creek novel boasts a charming small-town setting, likable characters, and an upbeat tone.
For fans of: Macy Beckett's Sultry Springs romances, Lori Wilde's Twilight, Texas series or Sheila Roberts' Life in Icicle Falls books. |
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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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| Sunset in Central Park by Sarah MorganUh-oh... Floral designer Frankie Cole has just realized that she has a serious crush on her best friend's brother, Matt Walker, who (unbeknownst to Frankie) has loved her for years.
Why you might like it: Starring likable leads whose emotional baggage threatens their happily-ever-after, this witty, upbeat 2nd From Manhattan With Love novel will remind readers of their favorite romantic comedies.
For fans of: Christina Lauren's stand-alones, such as Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating, or Lauren Layne's Sex, Love, and Stiletto series. |
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