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"O Captain! My Captain! our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won;" ~ Walt Whitman (1819-1892), American poet, "O Captain! My Captain!"
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New and Recently Released!
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In Bed with a Spy
by Alyssa Alexander
Spy Stories. Earning herself the nickname the Angel of Vengeance, Lilias Fairchild, fighting amongst the men at Waterloo to avenge her husband's death, must protect herself from a dashing British spy who is determined to capture her heart as danger swirls around them.
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| Only Enchanting by Mary BaloghRegency Historical. Since returning from the Napoleonic Wars, where he sustained a serious head injury, Flavian Arnott, Viscount Ponsonby, has sought a peaceful and stable life. In want of a wife who won't overexcite him or inflame his already volatile emotions, Flavian proposes to sensible widow Agnes Keeping, who, like Flavian, distrusts passion. Since both have been hurt in the past, neither wants to fall in love...though neither, as it turns out, has a choice in the matter. Only Enchanting is the 4th book in the Survivors' Club Septet, which starts with The Proposal. |
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| Rogue Spy by Joanna BourneHistorical Romance. During the French Revolution, the Cachés ranked among France's deadliest weapons: orphans trained in combat and espionage, then placed in English households as spies. Once known as "Devoir," Thomas "Pax" Paxton has since defected to the British Intelligence Service. His associate "Vérité," now Camille "Cami" Leyland, has gone into hiding. However, when a mysterious blackmailer threatens to reveal her true identity, Cami must face her past -- a move that will reunite her with Pax, the man who may be her future. If you enjoy historical romances with suspenseful, action-packed plots, don't miss this 5th gripping installment of the Spymaster series, which begins with The Spymaster's Lady. |
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| Destiny's Captive by Beverly JenkinsMulticultural Historical Romance. When a lovely lady pirate hijacks his ship, merchant Noah Yates has no choice but to try and stop her. But Pilar Banderas is more than just a buccaneer -- she's an araña, a Cuban freedom fighter who gathers information that can be used against the occupying Spanish forces. She's also the only woman Noah can imagine spending the rest of his life with. With its well-drawn multiracial cast and an engaging narrative that transports readers to 1870s California, Florida, and Cuba, this steamy conclusion to the Destiny Romances (after Destiny's Embrace and Destiny's Surrender) presents both a moving love story and a slice of lesser-known American history. |
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| Wild: The Ivy Chronicles by Sophie JordanNew Adult Romance. After getting dumped by yet another guy who thinks her squeaky clean lifestyle is boring, college sophomore Georgia Robinson is more than ready for a walk on the wild side. Accompanying a friend on an outing to a local sex club, Georgia meets the establishment's star attraction: Logan Mulvaney, a high school senior who's also her roommate's brother. With his looks, charm, and rebellious streak, bad boy Logan might be just what good girl Georgia needs. Wild is the 3rd book in the Ivy Chronicles, after Foreplay and Tease. |
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| Archangel's Shadows: A Guild Hunter Novel by Nalini SinghParanormal Romance. At the request of the archangel Raphael and his consort Elena, empathic Guild Hunter Ashwini ("Ash") and her partner, Cajun vampire Janvier, investigate a possible link between a dangerous street drug and rogue archangel Lijuan, who craves power over Heaven and Earth. With so much at stake, Ash and Janvier shouldn't act on their long-suppressed feelings for each other. Then again, they may not get another chance. Archangel's Shadows is book 7 in the Guild Hunter series, which begins with Angels' Blood. Can't get enough of New Zealand author Nalini Singh's signature blend of steamy romance and supernatural suspense? Try her popular Psy-Changeling series, which starts with Slave to Sensation. |
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| Breath of Iron by Kate CrossSteampunk Romance. Evelyn "Evie" Stone is a surgeon working for the Wardens of the Realm, who are sworn to protect the British Empire. Her former lover, Gavin "Mac" MacRae, is a sky pirate -- and, as Evie discovers after a colleague's sudden betrayal, her kidnapper. As Gavin's prisoner, Evie is in no position to refuse the sexy airship captain, nor does she particularly want to. However, there are many, many reasons not to listen to her heart. Detailed world-building enhances this action-packed 3rd volume in the Clockwork Agents series, after Heart of Brass and Touch of Steel. Fans of steampunk romances featuring dirigible pilots and their paramours may also enjoy Delphine Dryden's Gossamer Wing, Beth Ciotta's Her Sky Captain or Katie MacAlister's Steamed. |
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Thief of Shadows
by Elizabeth Hoyt
Historical Romance. When a relentless dragoon captain begins hunting the Ghost of St. Giles, a masked avenger who wields his swords with deadly accuracy, schoolmaster Winter Makepeace, who is the Ghost, must decide whether or not he can trust Lady Isabel Beckinhall with his secret.
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Stormy Persuasion
by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance. Postponing her London debut to join her cousin and best friend in America, Judith Malory meets deckhand Nathan Tremayne, an undercover smuggler who would escape a death sentence. By the best-selling author of One Heart to Win.
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| The Bartered Bride by Mary Jo PutneyHistorical Romance. While sailing in the East Indies, American merchant Gavin Elliott, captain of his shipping company's flagship vessel, rescues lovely widow Alexandra Warren. Alexandra, captured by Malay pirates before being sold into slavery, has endured terrible trauma, including sexual abuse and separation from her young daughter. To protect Alexandra's reputation while he searches for her child, Gavin marries her. As Alexandra wonders whether her new husband has other motives besides chivalry, Gavin hopes that he'll be able to turn their marriage of convenience into a real union. Don't miss this 3rd book in the Bride trilogy, which begins with The Wild Child and The China Bride. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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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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