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| Her Other Secret by HelenKay DimonWelcome to: Whitaker Island, a private island off the coast of Washington state and an ideal destination for those wanting to leave their pasts behind.
Where... recent arrival Tessa Jenkins and handyman Hansen Rye have just witnessed a man emerge from the ocean and vanish into the nearby woods. When the man turns up dead, Hansen becomes the prime suspect.
For fans of: Christina Dodd's Virtue Falls, another compelling romantic suspense series set in a small town in the Pacific Northwest, where everyone has a secret. |
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| Say No to the Duke by Eloisa JamesThe wager: Straitlaced Lady Boadicea "Betsy" Wilde challenges notorious rake Lord Jeremy Roden to a game of billiards.
The terms: If Betsy wins, Jeremy promises to take her on a tour of London. If Jeremy wins, she's his for one night.
All bets are off... in this 4th lively installment of the "Wildes of Lindow Castle" series, which boasts well-matched leads, witty banter, and a steamy opposites-attract premise. |
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| Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries"What it's about: Fletcher "Grey" Pryde, Duke of Greycourt, has promised to help prepare the Honorable Beatrice Wolfe for her debut, despite suspecting that her brother murdered his stepfather.
Series alert: Project Duchess kicks off the "Duke Dynasty" series, about a trio of half-brothers, all heirs to dukedoms.
You might also like: Julia Quinn's, On The Way to the Wedding. The stage is set for a humorous, spirited tale that features a cast of memorable characters and a series of romantic misalignments worthy of Shakespeare. |
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| The Right Swipe by Alisha RaiStarring: Rhiannon "Rhi" Hunter, creator of the popular Crush dating app, and former pro-football player Samson Lima, spokesman for rival dating site Matchmaker -- and the jerk who once ghosted Rhi.
What sets it apart: Nuanced explorations of sensitive issues (CTE's effects on Samson's football-playing relatives, Rhi's experiences as a woman of color in majority white male tech spaces).
Is it for you? Though less angsty than the author's "Forbidden Hearts" series, Rhi does have some upsetting run-ins with her abusive ex. |
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| The Me I Used to Be by Jennifer RyanWhat it's about: Sent to prison for a crime she didn't commit, Evangeline Austen, now out on parole, returns to her hometown to clear her name. But finding the real culprit will require her to work with local cop Chris Chambers, her arresting officer.
Why you might like it: This stand-alone novel stars a sympathetic heroine who finds unexpected love while working to rebuild her life.
Reviewers say: an "intoxicating blend of hair-raising suspense, betrayal, and true love" (Publishers Weekly). |
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A Song for the Stars
by Ilima Todd
Hawaii, 1779: After Captain Cook's arrival in Kealakekua Bay destroys her future, the chief's daughter, Maile, captures translator, John Harbottle. Although the Englishman should be her enemy, he becomes her ally, friend, and lover.
Why you might like it: Based on the author's family history, A Song for the Stars offers a chaste and moving cross-cultural love story enhanced by well-researched details of traditional Hawaiian ocean navigation.
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Kiss Me Hello: A Sweetest Kisses Novel
by Grace Burrowes
Contemporary Romance. When he's not busy as managing partner of his family's law firm, attorney MacKenzie "Mac" Knightley rehabilitates and trains horses for a therapeutic riding program. His life is rewarding but lonely until he meets his new neighbor, Sidonie "Sid" Lindstrom and her foster son, Luis. When Sid expresses an aversion to lawyers, Mac decides to let her believe that he's nothing more than a farrier. But when Luis' case worker threatens to take the boy away, Mac steps in to help the woman he's come to love.. Kiss Me Hello concludes the Sweetest Kisses trilogy; MacKenzie's brothers meet their matches in A Single Kiss and The First Kiss.
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| Playing for Keeps by Jill ShalvisWhat happens: Following their joint rescue of three-legged dog Lollipop, tattoo artist Sadie Lane and buttoned-up businessman Caleb Parker decide to co-parent the pup...and fall in love in the process.
Why you might like it: This heartwarming 7th Heartbreaker Bay novel returns to the close-knit community of San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood for this upbeat story starring a pair of likable leads.
For fans of: Debbie Burns' Rescue Me series |
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| Pretending He's Mine by Mia SosaThe situation: Hollywood agent Julian Hart offers Ashley Stone, the younger sister of his best friend and client, a room in his home when she finds herself in need of a place to stay.
The problem: Ashley's had a crush on Julian for years, while workaholic Julian struggles to put business before pleasure when confronted with Ashley's charms.
Series alert: Pretending He's Mine is the 2nd Love on Cue novel, after Acting on Impulse (starring Ashley's brother, Carter). |
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