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"Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new life, a new country."
~ Anaïs Nin (1903-1977), American novelist, short story writer, and essayist
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| No Place for a Dame by Connie BrockwayRegency Historical. As far as Giles Dalton, Marquis of Strand is concerned, Avery Quinn is trouble. She's clever and not shy about letting people know it. She's a gamekeeper's daughter who (thanks to Giles' late father) has been educated above her station. Worst of all, she's attractive. When Avery cleverly extricates Giles from an unwanted engagement, he feels obliged to repay the favor. Avery, a keen astronomer, longs to present her discovery of a new comet to the all-male British Astronomical Society. This means she'll need Giles' help in masquerading as a man, making introductions, and learning to navigate polite society. It also means that Giles must not seduce her, let alone make her his marchioness -- no matter how much the idea tempts him. |
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| Love After War by Cheris HodgesMulticultural Contemporary. Two years after club owner Adrian Bryant dumps her via text message and vanishes, fashion photographer Dana Singleton has an unexpected run-in with the man who broke her heart. Although Dana assumes that Adrian broke up with her in order to bed all the ladies in Los Angeles, the real reason for Adrian's disappearance involves his quest for revenge against his biological father, Elliot Crawford, the wealthy hotel magnate who abandoned Adrian's mother years ago. Dana, who's determined to achieve artistic -- and not just commercial -- success, can't afford any distractions, not even maddeningly sexy ones like Adrian. Fans of Love After War may also be interested in author Cheris Hodges' Too Hot for TV, which stars Dana's best friend Imani. |
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| Don't Want to Miss a Thing by Jill MansellRomantic Comedy. With scads of money, a successful career, and more women than he knows what to do with, Londoner Dexter Yates has it all -- until he loses everything that matters. When his beloved sister Laura unexpectedly dies, Dexter becomes the guardian of her eight-month-old daughter, Delphi. He moves to Briarwood, a quaint village in the Cotswolds, to raise the baby, but being a responsible parent proves much more difficult than being a fun uncle. Dexter comes to rely on Laura's neighbor, cartoonist Molly Hayes, for help and, gradually, companionship. With its endearing leads, entertaining supporting cast, and engaging story, Don't Want to Miss a Thing may appeal to fans of Katie Fforde's books. |
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| Promise Me Texas by Jodi ThomasWestern Romance. Mere minutes after heiress Beth McMurray boards a train to elope with her secret fiancé, she discovers that her intended, a senator, is a scoundrel who only wants to get his hands on her family's money. But the train derails before she can change her travel plans and only the actions of writer Andrew McLaughlin save her life, while leaving him with partial amnesia. Beth, worried that the unscrupulous senator will try to force her into marriage, claims that Andrew is her new husband. Andrew's willing to play along, although soon enough they're no longer pretending to be in love. Set in 1879 Texas, Promise Me Texas is the 7th book in the Whispering Mountain novels. |
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| The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry ThomasVictorian Romance. Although avid stargazer Louisa Cantwell wants nothing more than a telescope and a cottage full of books, she must marry a wealthy man who can provide for her mother and four sisters. Being a practical 24-year-old without beauty, breeding, or dowry, Louisa hasn't set her sights on Felix Rivendale, Lord Wrenworth -- dubbed the Ideal Gentleman for his looks, charm, and fortune. What would be the point? But Felix is intrigued by Louisa, who may be the only female in London who isn't pursuing him, despite their powerful mutual attraction. Kirkus Reviews calls this opening installment of Sherry Thomas' London novels "a beautifully written, exquisitely seductive, powerfully romantic gem of a romance." |
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| Wedded in Scandal by Jade LeeRegency Historical. Fleeing a family scandal, Lady Helaine Talbott reinvents herself as seamstress Mrs. Mortimer, proprietress of A Lady's Favor, a dressmakers' shop that caters to the fashionable brides of the ton. Unfortunately, her business isn't likely to succeed if her customers don't pay their bills. In particular, Helaine needs Robert Percy, Viscount Redhill, to pay for the wedding trousseau his sister has ordered. Percy, for his part, is more than willing to settle accounts -- but only if Helaine will fill a few additional orders for him, ones that have absolutely nothing to do with clothing. Starring a well-matched pair of sparring lovers, the fast-paced, witty Wedded in Scandal kicks off the Bridal Favors series, which continues with Wedded in Sin. |
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| Starting Now: A Blossom Street Novel by Debbie MacomberContemporary Romance. "I want you to enjoy life," advises Libby Morgan's boss after informing her that she no longer has a job. But Libby, a driven attorney who had hoped to make partner at her prestigious Seattle law firm, doesn't know how. As her severance pay dwindles, Libby casts around for a new direction and finds it at A Good Yarn, the Blossom Street knitting shop that serves as a cozy home-away-from-home for a colorful cast of characters. Between knitting with new friends and volunteering at a local hospital under the supervision of handsome pediatrician Dr. Philip Stone, Libby finally stops worrying and starts living. Then she's presented with an unexpected opportunity to return to her old life and must decide what she really wants. Starting Now is the 9th book in the Blossom Street novels. |
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| A Creed in Stone Creek by Linda Lael MillerWestern Romance. Defense attorney Steven Creed moves to Stone Creek, Arizona, where he plans to settle down near his McKettrick relatives and provide five-year-old Matt, the orphaned son of his best friends, with the stability of family and familiar surroundings. Upon arrival, Steven meets county prosecutor Melissa O'Ballivan, who turns out to be the opposing counsel in his first court case -- and, possibly, his perfect match. This 1st book in the heartwarming Creed Cowboys series serves as a spin-off of Linda Lael Miller's popular Stone Creek and McKettrick romances, while merging the two families' stories. |
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| Dark Lover: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. WardParanormal Romance. When one of his warriors is murdered, pureblood vampire Wrath feels honor-bound to assist his fallen comrade's half-breed daughter as she completes her transition from mortal to undead. Unfortunately, the young woman in question, journalist Beth Randall, doesn't believe the sexy vampire's claims concerning her heritage, despite the fact that the change is already in progress. While Wrath guides Beth her to her destiny, he must also protect her from a group of slayers that would destroy them both. However, even if he succeeds in keeping her safe, will he be able to let her go once her new life begins? Dark Lover is the 1st installment in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. |
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| A Summer Affair by Susan WiggsHistorical Romance. Equally guilt- and grief-stricken since the violent death of his wife, San Francisco physician Dr. Theodore "Blue" Calhoun pours all of his energy into his medical practice, a clinic that serves the city's poorest denizens. However, Isabel Fish-Wooten, the notorious "Lady Adventurer," isn't a typical patient. For one thing, she's dressed as a man. She's also running from the law after allegedly killing a policeman. After Blue treats Isabel for a gunshot wound, he lodges her in his house so that she can recuperate from her injuries. But Isabel's wounds are more than skin deep: her troubled past mirrors Blue's own tragic history. Can two solitary individuals, given a second chance at life and love, overcome their pain to form a lasting connection? A Summer Affair is the 5th book in the Calhoun chronicles. |
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