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"...you are the son of a smith, about as far from noble as the roof of that tower. You may like to climb the rocks around here, but you'll never climb that high." ~ from Monica McCarty's The Rock
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| The Hunter by Kerrigan ByrneVictorian Romance. Born and raised in Newgate prison, Christopher Argent has grown up to be London's most feared assassin -- in part because he never allows emotion to interfere with business. Hired to kill actress Millicent "Millie" LeCour, Argent instead strikes a bargain: he'll provide protection for her and her young son in exchange for one night in his bed. While terrified by the man who's been sent to kill her, she's also intrigued by his kindness to her child and inflamed by his passion. Moody, steamy, and suspenseful, The Hunter is the 2nd book in the Victorian Rebels series, after The Highwayman. |
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| The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire by Sara HumphreysParanormal Romance. Vampire cowboy Dakota Shelton has his eye on a very special lady: punk rocker Trixie LaRoux. Despite belonging to the same coven, they couldn't be more different: Dakota's a sentry, a member of the coven's elite law enforcement unit, while Trixie is a loner and a rebel with a natural distrust of authority. Yet neither one can help but be drawn to the other, proving once again that opposites attract. Smart, sassy leads and a fast-paced, steamy story will please fans of previous books in this popular paranormal series, which starts with Tall, Dark, and Vampire. |
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| Forbidden by Beverly JenkinsMulticultural Historical. The son of a slave and a plantation owner, Union Army veteran Rhine Fontaine moves to Virginia City, Nevada, where his light skin and green eyes enable him to pass for white. Convinced that passing is his best bet for helping the local black community, Rhine questions his choice after meeting cook and aspiring restaurant owner Eddy Carmichael. Eddy insists that she's bound for California as soon as she can save enough money; Rhine wants her stay, but convincing her would mean sacrificing the life he's built for himself. Fans of Beverly Jenkins' African-American historical romances will recognize Rhine from his supporting role in Through the Storm. |
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| The Art of Taming a Rake by Nicole JordanRegency Historical. Venetia Stratham must protect her sister Ophelia, which means exposing her suitor, Quinn Wilde, the Earl of Traherne, as the scoundrel he is. She follows him to the most scandalous club in London, hoping to learn something that might give her leverage. However, Quinn quickly turns the tables on Venetia, agreeing to leave Ophelia alone if Venetia will become his bride. After all, she's already compromised herself by seeking him out. Now what? Find out in this 4th installment of the Legendary Lovers series, which begins with Princess Charming. |
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| Wicked Sexy Liar by Christina LaurenErotic Romance. "Surrounded by three of the most disgustingly happy couples around," surfer-slash-bartender London Hughes is sick of being single. More accurately, she's itching to get laid. While on the lookout for a hookup, she encounters super stud Luke Sutton and decides that he's the perfect candidate for a one-night stand -- after all, she doesn't do relationships and neither does he. So why does neither one want this quick-and-dirty fling to end? Wicked Sexy Liar is book 4 in the Wild Seasons series, which begins with Sweet Filthy Boy. |
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| An Affair Downstairs by Sherri Browning ErwinEdwardian Romance. Lady Alice Emerson wants to see the world, a dream that will never come true if she marries a nobleman and becomes the mistress of his country estate. Accompanying her eccentric, aura-reading aunt on an extended stay at Thornbrook Park should thwart her family's matchmaking schemes. It will also give Alice the opportunity to pursue a flirtation with estate manager Logan Winthrop, a gentleman's son with a scandalous past. Winthrop sought a new life when he came to Thornbrook, but Lady Alice is making him reconsider his departure from society. Downton Abbey fans looking for their next fix should check out this series, which begins with Thornbrook Park and continues with The Great Estate. |
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| Heard It All Before by Michele GrantMulticultural Romance. Marriage-minded North Dallas girl Jewellen Capwell doesn't think she's being too picky for wanting a "tall, fine, intelligent, sensitive, heterosexual, financially stable, Christian, chocolate god over the age of 30 with a great sense of humor." Her best friend Renee Nightingale, on the other hand, is interested in...well, just about every man she sees. Both are destined to meet their match -- Jewellen with Southside resident Roman Montgomery, a working-class single dad who appears to be her opposite in every way, and wild child Renee with ladies' man Gregory Samson, whose roving eye rivals her own. This debut novel is full of humor, romance, and drama and written in a "pitch-perfect voice" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth HoytGeorgian Romance. When Lady Isabel Beckinhall rescues a wounded man from a mob and spirits him away in her carriage, she discovers that she's just saved the life of the notorious Ghost of St. Giles, the masked man who protects London's poor. If she'd managed to see his face instead of his well-toned body, she might have recognized the Ghost as Winter Makepeace, the stern schoolmaster in charge of the Home for Unfortunate Infants and Foundling Children. Although Winter is very good at keeping orphans fed and sheltered, he's less skilled at charming potential donors. If he's to keep his organization afloat, he'll need Isabel to instruct him in the ways of polite society -- but what if she finds out his secret? Don't miss this 4th book in the Maiden Lane Romances, which begins with Wicked Intentions. |
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| The Rock by Monica McCartyHighland Romance. Thomas MacGowan has long loved Elizabeth Douglas from afar. Alas, she's the Laird's daughter and he's the son of a blacksmith. Desperate to forget the woman he can never have, Thomas joins Edward Bruce's army, becoming the fearsome warrior known as "the Rock" for his towering strength and unshakable determination. Nevertheless, not even a heart of stone can withstand a fair lady's pleas, and when Elizabeth begs him to save her brother's life, Thomas undertakes a dangerous mission on her behalf. Set in 14th-century Scotland, The Rock is the stand-alone 11th installment in the popular Highland Guard series, which begins with The Chief. |
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Prince George's County Memorial Library System 6532 Adelphi Rd. Hyattsville, Maryland 20782 301-699-3500http://www.pgcmls.info/ |
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