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"The first time she slit a man's throat, she felt sick to her stomach. The second time? Not so much." ~ from Julie Garwood's The Ideal Man
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| Only a Kiss: A Survivors' Club Novel by Mary BaloghRegency Historical. In the eight years since she became a widow, Imogen, Lady Barclay, has served as the steward of her late husband's estate in Cornwall, Hardford Hall. However, her quiet life of grief-stricken seclusion is shattered by the arrival of Percival "Percy" Hayes, the new viscount. Upon inheriting the title from a distant relative, Percy discovers that instead of a ruin, he's got a beautiful home -- not to mention an unexpected (and unexpectedly tempting) tenant in the form of Imogen. Steamy and engaging, Only a Kiss is the 6th book in the Survivor's Club septet, which focuses on seven individuals who form a veterans' support group in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. |
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| The Highwayman by Kerrigan ByrneHistorical Romance. As orphaned children, Farah Leigh and Dougan MacKenzie find solace in friendship, which blossoms into love -- until tragedy strikes, separating the couple. Years later, Farah, now known as comely "widow" Mrs. MacKenzie, lives in London, where she once tried and failed to rescue Dougan. Old wounds are reopened when she's abducted by notorious criminal Dorian Blackwell, the Blackheart of Ben More. Blackwell reveals that he once knew Dougan and promised his dying friend that he'd protect Dougan's beloved "Fairy." Farah doesn't want protection, especially not from a man who simultaneously infuriates and intrigues her. The Highwayman is the opening installment of a new series, which continues with the forthcoming The Hunter. |
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| Obsession Falls by Christina DoddRomantic Suspense. While sketching the scenery in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains, artist Taylor Summers thwarts the attempted murder of a young boy and incurs the wrath of the would-be killers. Taylor escapes and goes into hiding, resurfacing in Virtue Falls, Washington, where she discovers that not only has she been declared dead by local law enforcement, she's presumed to have abducted the still-missing boy. Determined to clear her name, she contacts the boy's wealthy uncle, Kennedy McManus, who cautiously agrees to help her find his nephew and bring the bad guys to justice. Obsession Falls is the 2nd full-length novel in this fast-paced, plot driven series, which begins with Virtue Falls. |
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| Archangel's Enigma: A Guild Hunter Novel by Nalini SinghParanormal Romance. This 8th Guild Hunter novel focuses on vampire Naasir, a member of the elite supernatural task force known as Raphael's Seven, and his assigned partner, scholarly angel Andromeda. Their task? To locate and awaken Alexander, Archangel of Persia, from the Sleep of the Ancients before rival Archangel Zhou Lijuan finds and kills him. As they race against the clock to complete their mission, Naasir fights his attraction to Andromeda, who's brilliant, charming, and (alas) celibate. As atmospheric as it is action-packed, this series skillfully blends romance, fantasy, and suspense. Each book stands on its own, but if you want the backstory starting at the very beginning or just enjoy the detailed world-building, check out Angel's Blood. |
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| Too Hard to Handle: Black Knights Inc. by Julie Ann WalkerContemporary Romance. In the three months since their passionate fling in Kuala Lumpur, Dan "The Man" Currington has been plagued by memories of Secret Service agent Penni DePaul, even though their mission, like their brief relationship, ended disastrously. When Penni shows up in Peru, where Dan is on assignment, both harbor hopes that an affair that began and ended on one continent might resume on another. But in addition to the danger posed by a rogue CIA agent selling government secrets, the once and future lovers must contend with Dan's reservations about relationships (he's a widower and a recovering alcoholic) and Penny's potentially explosive secret. Fans of adrenaline-fueled thrill rides spiced with steamy romance won't want to miss this 8th book in the Black Knights Inc. series. |
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| The Ideal Man by Julie GarwoodRomantic Suspense. When St. Louis trauma surgeon Dr. Ellie Sullivan witnesses the near-fatal shooting of an FBI agent by the Landrys, a pair of dangerous fugitives on the run, she receives a government-issued bodyguard: Special Agent Max Daniels. Although their attraction is immediate and intense, there are roadblocks in their relationship: the Landrys have put a hit out on Ellie; her stalker has just been released from prison; and her spoiled sister is marrying Ellie's ex-fiance. Drama, passion, and a healthy dose of humor propel this page-turner to its pulse-pounding conclusion. |
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| Trust No One by Jayne Ann KrentzRomantic Suspense. Even positive thinking can't help Grace Elland when her boss, Seattle-based motivational speaker Sprague Witherspoon, gets murdered. But however traumatized she might be by the event, Grace still needs gainful employment. Between polishing her admittedly spotty resume and scouring Washington State for affordable housing, she reluctantly agrees to a blind date with Marine turned venture capitalist Julius Arkwright, who may not be a pro when it comes to wining and dining women, but who proves to be an expert at protecting Grace from trouble when it arrives. Featuring a resilient heroine with a troubled past, an upstanding but socially awkward hero, and a killer who brings the unlikely couple together, this stand-alone novel by popular author Jayne Ann Krentz should please fans of classic romantic suspense. |
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| Hush by Karen RobardsRomantic Suspense. When Riley Cowan finds her investment banker ex-husband's body hanging in the opulent Houston mansion they once shared, she's certain that the cause of death was not suicide, as the police claim. Despite the official verdict, Riley believes that her ex was murdered -- possibly by a former client. Riley's best chance at uncovering the truth lies with Finn Bradley, the former CIA operative turned government "asset recovery specialist." Finn agrees to assist Riley, but only because he believes she knows more than she's telling. As danger closes in around them, Riley and Finn must learn to trust each other if they want to survive. |
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| The Liar by Nora RobertsRomantic Suspense. Can a woman love a man who never existed? Shelby Anne Pomeroy married "Richard Foxworth" only to discover after his death that her husband had been living under an alias -- one that allowed him to lie, cheat, and steal with abandon. Devastated, Shelby takes her three-year-old daughter and returns to her Tennessee hometown. Initially, it seems as if Shelby's life is on the upswing: she's reunited with her family, reconnecting with old friends, and even taking tentative steps towards romance with contractor Griff Lott. Then Shelby learns that her husband made some dangerous enemies, who may have had a hand in his death and who may be coming after her next. |
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