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ZEBRA
KENSINGTON
HARDCOVER
TRADE
PAPERBACK
MASS MARKET
BOOKS
MAY – AUGUST 2014
KENSINGTON
K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER
A FAMILY AFFAIR
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Fern Michaels
Consistently “inventive and entertaining” (Booklist), #1 New York Times bestselling author
Fern Michaels will delight her legion of fans with this captivating new standalone novel filled
with unforgettable characters, as a young dancer finds an unexpected partner—and gains
the courage to live according to her heart.
n a city built on dreams, Trisha Holiday makes her living moving like one. But out of her dancer’s costume, she’s as down-to-earth as they
come. That’s why she ignores the admiring note—and the accompanying $1000—that arrives backstage after one of her performances. Yet
the sender, a wealthy foreign prince, isn’t easily dissuaded. Seven years living in the United States have made Malik long for the freedom to
choose his own bride—and he wants Trisha.
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After a breathtaking visit to Malik’s kingdom culminates in a marriage proposal, Trish tries to adjust to her opulent new surroundings.
With Malik’s sister Soraya proving a trusted new friend, they plan a lavish wedding surpassing anything she could have imagined.
In the midst of her own major changes, Trish vows to help her sister, Emma, whose marriage has ended in a bitter breakup. Through it all,
Trish strives to stray true to what matters most—love, true friendship, and the ties that hold family together across the miles and the years.
PRAISE FOR FERN MICHAELS AND HER NOVELS
“Tirelessly inventive and entertaining.” —Booklist on Up Close and Personal
“Fast-moving…entertaining…a roller-coaster ride of serendipitous fun.” —Publishers Weekly on Mr. and Miss Anonymous
“Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.” —Booklist on Return to Sender
“A knockout story.” —Publishers Weekly on Dear Emily
Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Sisterhood and Godmothers series, along with dozens of
other novels and novellas. There are over 75 million copies of her books in print. Fern Michaels has built and funded several large day-care
centers in her hometown, and is a passionate animal lover who has outfitted police dogs across the country with special bulletproof vests.
Visit her website at fernmichaels.com.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Fern Michaels is one of the strongest, most trusted
names in publishing, with more than 68 consecutive
New York Times and/or USA Today bestsellers.
• Michaels’ novels have been translated into over
20 languages.
• Fern Michaels had eight different books on the
New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists in
2012 and five titles on the lists in 2013.
• A Family Affair offers the kind of story Fern’s fans
love—filled with adventure, romance and the joys
of friendship and family.
• Michaels’ titles are consistently Main Selections
of the Doubleday and Literary Guild Bookclubs.
• A Family Affair will be teased in Michaels’
upcoming 2014 titles.
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8494-5
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320 • TRIM: 6 x 9
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/8 • PACK: 32
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Summerville, SC (near Charleston)
MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance reading copies
• National print advertising
• Online advertising
• National print media campaign
• Digital marketing and publicity campaign,
including ePostcards
• Library outreach including advance reading
copy mailings
• Promotion on Facebook and Twitter
• Featured in Kensington Fiction eNewsletter
• Goodreads.com early reviewer campaign
• Feature on kensingtonbooks.com and
fernmichaels.com
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SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover:
The Blossom Sisters
5/13 (978-0-7582-8671-0)
Tuesday’s Child
7/12 (978-0-7582-7479-3)
eBook: 978-1-61773-296-6
DESPERATE
Daniel Palmer
In his new smart and fiendishly inventive thriller, Daniel Palmer combines the unrelenting
suspense of Harlan Coben and the unexpected plot twists of Linwood Barclay as one couple’s
attempts to have a child results in terrifying consequences.
age Dekker met his wife, Anna Miller, in the worst way imaginable—at a group therapy session for people who experienced the death
of a child. Buoyed by the strength of their new union, Gage and Anna feel ready to become parents once again. But when Anna suffers a
miscarriage they turn to adoption as the best path forward.
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Their prayers seem to be answered in the form of a young and desperate pregnant woman named Lily, who contacts them through an adoption
website. What starts out as a hopeful encounter soon becomes nightmarish when Lily begins to wage psychological warfare designed to tear
the couple apart. When her motives become horrifyingly clear, Gage’s only choice is to turn the tables on his tormentors.
OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR DANIEL PALMER AND HIS NOVELS
“A twisting, suspenseful chiller of a book.” —William Landay, New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob on Stolen
“He already exhibits the skills of a master craftsman. Fans of Harlan Coben or Lisa Gardner will adore his look into the lives of an everyday
couple.”—RT Book Reviews
“Unrelentingly suspenseful.” —Publishers Weekly on Stolen
“A roiling plot, insightful characters, clear, intelligent writing…Daniel Palmer is a writer to watch. This guy is going to be around a long
time.” —New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry on Delirious
“This may be the most techno-savvy thriller yet…terrific stuff.” —New York Times bestselling author John. T. Lescroart on Delirious
“A high speed thriller…Helpless is edge-of-your seat reading.” —Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author
“If Palmer’s second thriller doesn’t generate tingling spinal columns, then nothing will. Superbly crafted characters and catchy prose will
keep readers turning the pages.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Helpless
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Delirious was one of The Strand Magazine’s Top
12 books of 2011 and all three of Daniel Palmer’s
previous thrillers have received rave reviews from
critics and fans.
• Palmer’s new novel will appeal to fans of authors
Joseph Finder and Brad Meltzer, and readers of
“male thrillers.”
• Daniel Palmer is the son of New York Times
bestselling author Michael Palmer.
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9343-5
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World English
Hollis, NH (near Boston)
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print review and interview campaign
• Radio station on-air giveaways
• Local author appearances
• Local radio and TV interviews
• Feature title in bi-monthly Thriller eNewsletter
danielpalmerbooks.com
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SALES HISTORY:
Stolen
5/13 (978-0-7582-4666-0)
Helpless
2/12 (978-0-7582-4665-3)
Delirious
2/11 (978-0-7582-4664-6)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9344-2
RAIDING WITH MORGAN
A NOVEL OF THE CIVIL WAR
Jim R. Woolard
From two-time Spur Award winning author Jim R. Woolard, at his
page-turning best, comes a painstakingly researched, sprawling,
violent, and thrilling saga of the Civil War during the Great Raid of
1863 in the bestselling tradition of John Jakes and Jeff Shaara.
This is the legend of Morgan’s Raiders—as it’s never been told before…
n the summer of 1863, Brigadier-General John Hunt Morgan led two thousand
Confederate soldiers across the Ohio River into southern Indiana. Pursued by
fifteen-thousand Union calvary, infantry, and militia, Morgan’s Raiders blazed a trail of
destruction unparalled in Civil War history. In forty-six days, they covered one-thousand
miles, destroyed thirty-four bridges, and captured six-thousand enemy soldiers. But only
a handful of Morgan’s men would live to tell the tale…
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Born in the heart of Kentucky, Ty Mattson never knew his parents. His mother died in
childbirth while his father went off to fight in the Mexican War. When he receives news that
his father is alive, the boy leaves home to enlist with the Raiders, hoping to finally meet the
father he never had.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Print and online advertising
• National print and online media
• Feature on kensingtonbooks.com
and jimrwoolard.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-268-3
From the blood-soaked chaos of the battlefields to Morgan’s devastating defeat at Buffington
Island, to the harsh brutality of a Union prison, Ty Mattson will do whatever it takes to fight
and survive.
PRICE: $24.00/$26.95
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Woolard is a two-time winner of the Spur Award from the Western Writers of
America. Mr. Woolard was the first author in this organization’s history—
dating back to 1953—to win two awards for the same novel, Thunder in the
Vall (1995). He won the Spur in two categories: Best Original Paperback and
Best First Novel.
• Raiding with Morgan is Kensington’s first venture into the world of Civil
War fiction, a tried-and-true category that made household names out of
Jeff Shaara, John Jakes, author of North and South and The Kent Family
Chronicles, and Bernard Cornwell (Rebel: A Novel of the Civil War).
• The Civil War novels of Mr. Shaara, Mr. Jakes, and Mr. Cornwell, among others,
have remained in print for decades and are rediscovered by new generations.
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/8
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 6 x 9
Jim R. Woolard, a two-time winner of the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers
of America, for his book, Thunder in the Valley, is an acclaimed writer and historian. He
lives in Newark, Ohio.
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PACK: 32
Newark, OH
eBook: 978-1-61773-269-0
K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER M YSTERY
ANTIQUES CON
THE TRASH ‘N’ TREASURE MYSTERY SERIES
Barbara Allan
The widely-praised, laugh-out-loud adventures of antique dealers Brandy
Borne and her drama-queen mom Vivian have made Trash ‘n’ Treasures
“one of the funniest cozy series going” (Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine).
Now the duo is taking their antiques show on the road, where they’ll
encounter mayhem and murder at a New York comic convention.
randy and Vivian—chaperoned by their trusty shih tzu, Sushi—are heading to the Big
Apple to sell a rare 1940s Superman drawing, blissfully unaware that they will soon
cross paths with a rotten-to-the-core killer. Vivian makes a show of keeping the valuable
sketch locked to her wrist in a briefcase. When an intruder breaks into their hotel suite, they
naturally suspect a felonious fan, over-eager to acquire their artwork.
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Soon Brandy and Mother stumble onto a murder victim impaled by a pen-shaped award.
Suspects ranging from comic-book collectors to crime kingpins lead Brandy and Mother on
a madcap misadventure. Evidence is jumbled, clues become tangled, and Brandy and Vivian
will leave no comic book page unturned in their race to stop a killer.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Max Allan Collins, half of the Barbara Allan writing team, is the New York
Times bestselling author of Road to Perdition. HBO/Cinemax is also
developing a series based on his Quarry series of novels.
• Antiques Disposal is a finalist for this year’s Nero Award.
• Brandy Borne is a heroine with terrific appeal—a divorcee with a wacky mom,
a bossy dog, and a nose for trouble.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Online promotions, mailings and
giveaways targeting mystery fans
• Promotion in bi-monthly Serious
Sleuthing cozy eNewsletter
and maxallancollins.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-6364-3
PRICE: $24.00/$26.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 • PACK: 40
Muscating, IA
PRAISE FOR THE TRASH ‘N’ TREASURE MYSTERY SERIES
“The characters shine with brassy humor…series fans will applaud.”
—Publishers Weekly on Antiques Chop
SALES HISTORY:
Antiques Chop
5/13 (978-0-7582-6362-9)
“A humorous cozy that teems with quirky characters.”—Booklist on Antiques Disposal
Antiques Disposal
5/12 (978-0-7582-6360-5)
“Scenes of Midwestern small-town life, informative tidbits about the antiques business, and
clever dialogue make this essential for those who like unusual amateur sleuths.”
—Library Journal on Antiques Knock-Off
Antiques Knock-Off
3/11 (978-0-7582-3423-0)
Barbara Allan is the joint byline for husband-and-wife mystery writers, Max Allan Collins
and Barbara Collins. The Trash ‘n’ Treasures novels have won praise with Antiques Flee
Market winning the prestigious RT Book Reviews Best Humorous Mystery Award.
Max Allan Collins is a four-time Mystery Writers of America Edgar nominee and has
earned an unprecedented 16 Private Eye Writers of America Shamus nominations and was
presented with the Herodotus Lifetime Achievement Award for historical mystery fiction
by the Historical Mystery Society. Visit him at maxallancollins.com.
Barbara Collins has been featured in over a dozen top anthologies. They live in Muscatine,
Iowa, their hometown.
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eBook: 978-1-61773-284-3
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
SUMMER DAYS
Lisa Jackson; Elizabeth Bass;
Holly Chamberlin; Mary Carter
Perfectly timed for a vacation getaway, this is beach reading at its
best! This summer-themed anthology, headlined by New York Times
bestselling author Lisa Jackson, features four unforgettable stories
of sun-filled days and warm, intoxicating nights…
LISA JACKSON His Bride To Be
Posing as Hale Donovan’s fiancée on a two-week luxury cruise to finesse a takeover deal will
challenge all of Valerie Pryce’s resolve to keep business and pleasure separate…
MARY CARTER Return To Hampton Beach
Jacob was the shy, kind twin. Chris was wild and dangerous. Now Carrie is coming back to
Hampton Beach to untangle the truth about that long-ago summer…
ELIZABETH BASS You Again
A group yoga tour to Peru is the last place Meredith expects to see her workaholic ex-boyfriend,
Sam. Seven years have changed everything—but a new chance may be waiting…
HOLLY CHAMBERLIN Summer Memories
Ellen retreats to Ogunquit, Maine to nurse her wounds after her ex’s betrayal. Then she
meets a charming local artist who challenges her to create new memories…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• With their beach/summer settings, these novellas will appeal to fans of Elin
Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer, who publish a summer-themed novel every
June/July.
• The Elizabeth Bass, Holly Chamberlin and Mary Carter novellas are all new,
never before published. Lisa Jackson’s contribution was originally published
in April 1990 and never published again, and will be completely “new” to
her audience.
• Summer Days will appeal to fans of women’s fiction and summer reading.
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media
• Online outreach to reading
groups, book clubs, and women’s
fiction websites
• Online book club outreach,
contests, and promotions
• On-air radio station giveaways
• Feature on kensingtonbooks.com,
lisajackson.com, elizabeth-bass.com,
marycarterbooks.com, and
hollychamberlin.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9224-7
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 416
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than eighty-five
novels, including Ready to Die, Tell Me and You Don’t Want to Know. She has over
20 million copies of her books in print in 20 languages. Readers can visit her website
at lisajackson.com
Elizabeth Bass is the author of the acclaimed novel, Miss You Most of All and Wherever
Grace Is Needed. She lives in Montreal with her husband. Visit her at elizabeth-bass.com.
Mary Carter is the critically acclaimed author of Three Months in Florence, The Things I
Do for You, and The Pub Across the Pond, among others. Visit her at marycarterbooks.com.
Holly Chamberlin is the bestselling author of Summer Friends, Family Beach House and
One Week in December. Readers can visit her website at hollychamberlin.com.
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SPINE SIZE: 1
PACK: 40
Jackson(Lake Oswegon, OR), Bass
(Ontario, Canada), Carter (New York,
NY), Chamberlin (Ogonquit, ME)
SALES HISTORY:
Beach Season
(Jackson, Lamb, Chamberlin, Noonan)
6/12 (978-0-7582-6563-0)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9225-4
APART AT THE SEAMS
THE COBBLED COURT QUILTS SERIES
Marie Bostwick
With her trademark warmth, depth of feeling and light inspirational
tone, New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick’s new novel in
her much-loved Cobbled Court Quilts series focuses on the rebuilding
of a troubled marriage—woven together with a quilting theme—set in
the charming town of New Bern, Connecticut.
wice in her life, college counselor Gayla Oliver fell in love at first sight. The first time was
with her husband, Brian. The second is with New Bern, Connecticut. It’s the perfect
place to buy a second home and put some spark back into her marriage of twenty-six years.
Then Gayla finds a discarded memo in which Brian admits to an affair.
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Though Brian insists he’s recommitted to his family, Gayla can’t forgive. In New Bern, she
explores the creative impulses she sidelined long ago and strikes up friendships among the
women of the Cobbled Court Quilt Circle. With their support, she’s learning which fragments
of her old life she wants to keep, which are damaged beyond repair, and how to knot the
fraying ends together until a bold new design reveals itself…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Fans of Jennifer Chiaverini’s bestselling Elm Creek Quilt novels will
enjoy the quilting theme of this series.
• Ties That Bind won the 2012 RT Book Reviews Award for Best
Mainstream Fiction.
• Audio rights for this book have already sold to Brilliance.
• The first book in the series, A Single Thread, is now in its tenth printing.
• As with her previous Cobbled Court Quilts novels, this book contains
an exclusive quilting pattern created specially for readers.
PRAISE FOR MARIE BOSTWICK’S COBBLED COURT SERIES
“Powerful, inspiring, and uplifting.”
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr on Between Heaven and Texas
“Marie Bostwick’s Between Heaven and Texas is a brilliant story that left me hungry for
more.” —Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author
“Bostwick gives another stellar performance.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4-1/2 Stars Top Pick on The Ties that Bind
“Heartwarming…Bostwick’s contemporary New England quilters series is an unbreakable
thread of friendship and faith.” —Publishers Weekly
Marie Bostwick is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of novels about
family, relationships, and especially women’s friendships. Her most popular books are
her Cobbled Court quilting series. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times
bestselling anthologies Comfort and Joy and Snow Angels. She lives with her family in
Connecticut and travels frequently to sign books, speak to reading groups, and meet her
readers. Visit her at mariebostwick.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Outreach to book clubs and
reading groups
• Online promotion and giveaways
and mariebostwick.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-6930-0
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32 • PACK: 40
Northfield, CT (near Hartford)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Between Heaven and Texas
5/13 (978-0-7582-6929-4)
A Single Thread
6/12 (978-0-7582-8549-2)
Threading the Needle
6/11 (978-0-7582-3217-5)
eBook: 978-1-61773-285-0
UNDER A SUMMER SKY
Nan Rossiter
New York Times bestselling author Nan Rossiter returns to the Cape
Cod setting and characters of her successful and much-loved first
novel, The Gin & Chowder Club, with a compelling, multilayered
story centered around a family wedding.
an Rossiter’s new novel weaves together the lives of two close-knit families as they spend
one summer preparing for the joyous celebration of a wedding. Laney Coleman and
her husband Noah have five sons. Noah is the harried but capable minister of a small church
on Cape Cod. The hectic Coleman household is turned upside down when Noah’s younger
brother Micah asks if he will not only officiate at his wedding but host it at his home as well.
Noah enthusiastically agrees but Laney is more than a little upset at having her life and home
turned upside down. As wedding preparations swing into full gear Laney notices subtle
changes in her father-in-law, Asa, and soon the family must face the truth about his health
and about their futures.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Gin & Chowder Club was selected for Target’s “Need to Read” program.
• This book has a direct connection to The Gin & Chowder Club, as it features
that book’s protagonist, as well as the Cape Cod setting.
• Fans of Nicholas Sparks will enjoy Rossiter’s heartwarming, nostalgic novel—a
“clean” book without sex or violence.
• This is Nan Rossiter’s fourth adult novel; she is also a published author and
illustrator of children’s fiction.
PRAISE FOR NAN ROSSITER
“A gripping story of three sisters, of love lost and found and a family’s journey from grief to
triumph. A sure winner.” —Debbie Macomber on More Than You Know
“This truly inspirational tear-jerker will be remembered long after the last page.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, TOP PICK on More Than You Know
“Rossiter’s patient, deliberate pacing makes this one a perfect bedtime read.”
—Publishers Weekly on More Than You Know
Nan Rossiter is an award winning author-illustrator. One of her works, The Way Home,
was selected as Smithsonian Magazine’s Notable Books for Children. Among her critically
acclaimed adult novels are: More Than You Know, The Gin & Chowder Club and Words
Get in the Way. She lives with her family in New Milford, CT.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Book club outreach through
readinggroupchoices.com
and nanrossiter.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8391-7
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
New Milford, CT (near Hartford)
SALES HISTORY:
More Than You Know
5/13 (978-0-7582-8389-4)
Words Get in the Way
4/12 (978-0-7582-4668-4)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8392-4
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK R EPACKAGE R EISSUE
THE FAMILY BEACH HOUSE
Holly Chamberlin
From the bestselling author of Tuscan Holiday and The Summer
Everything Changed comes a poignant, evocative novel set in the
picturesque town of Ogunquit, Maine, where a family in flux explores
their ties to a beautiful beach house, and to each other—now
beautifully repackaged!
ome houses have a personality of their own. Larchmere is that kind of place—a splendid,
sprawling home with breathtaking views that open to briny Atlantic air and seabirds’
calls. It’s the place where Tilda McQueen O’Connell grew up and now vacations each year,
and where she and her three siblings—Adam, Hannah, and Craig—have gathered to
commemorate the tenth anniversary of their mother’s passing.
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But her father’s plan to remarry has thrown the fate of the beach house into uncertainty.
Alone and vulnerable after her husband’s death, Tilda saw Larchmere as her refuge from
the world. Faced with losing that legacy, all the McQueens must reconcile their shared,
sometimes painful past—and learn how to love one another even when it means forging
a life apart…
MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross marketing with The Beach
Quilt (Kensington TP, 7/14)
• Online advertising campaign
and hollychamberlin.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-248-5 (R)
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Family Beach House is a perfect book club read, and will also appeal to
fans of Kristin Hannah and Elin Hilderbrand.
• Beach-themed women’s fiction is extremely popular with readers.
• Includes an excerpt of Chamberlin’s The Beach Quilt (Kensington TP, 7/14)
• Irresistible low price; perfect for summer reading.
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 336
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 13/16
PACK: 48
Portland, ME
PRAISE FOR THE FAMILY BEACH HOUSE
“A dramatic and moving portrait of several generations of a family and each person’s place
within it.” —Booklist
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
7/10 (978-0-7582-3506-0)
“An enjoyable summer read, but it’s more. It is a novel for all seasons that adds to the enduring excitement of Ogunquit.” —The Maine Sunday Telegram
SALES HISTORY:
Back in the Game
5/13 (978-0-7582-9052-6)
Holly Chamberlin, born and raised in New York City, now lives with her husband in
Portland, Maine. She is the author of many popular novels including: Back in the Game,
Summer Friends, and One Week in December. Readers may visit her website at
hollychamberlin.com.
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The Summer of Us
5/11 (978-0-7582-6573-9)
eBook: 978-1-61773-259-1
HALF MOON HARBOR
THE BACHELORS OF BLUEBERRY COVE SERIES
Donna Kauffman
Combining the coastal charm of JoAnn Ross’s Shelter Bay series
with Mary Kay Andrews’s love of home improvement, USA Today
bestselling author Donna Kauffman effortlessly combines
contemporary romance, a whimsical small town setting, and women
rebuilding and refurbishing their lives, in Half Moon Harbor.
old, brash, Irish—Brodie Monaghan’s been breaking hearts ever since he arrived in
Maine to rebuild the family business. Still, there’s one woman he just can’t wow. Grace
Maddox claims she’s now part owner of Monaghan Shipbuilders, and she has her own
dreams for the weathered dockside buildings. Tiny Blueberry Cove has a way of welcoming
strangers with wide open arms, but is the sleepy coastal village ready for the fireworks these
two spark?
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Contemporary romances set in small, insular communities with lots of
whimsical secondary characters are extremely popular right now as seen
in Jill Shalvis’s Lucky Harbor series and Robyn Carr’s Virgin River series.
• Donna Kauffman has written 25 books for Kensington and Brava. She has also
written for Loveswept, Berkley, and Harlequin (Blaze and Temptation).
• Each book in the series includes an easy Do It Yourself project that will appeal
to the millions of viewers of the DIY network and countless series on home
improvement.
• Donna has her own column on the USA Today blog critiquing the TV reality
show The Bachelor, and regularly makes guest appearances on Sue Grimshaw’s
romance blog, and Barbara Vey’s Beyond Her Book blog.
• The next book in the series, Sandpiper Island, will be published in Sept. 2014.
PRAISE FOR DONNA KAUFFMAN
“With equal parts humor and character drama, and a storyline and sweet romance that flows
nicely, Pelican Point is a great welcome to Blueberry Cove.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
“Donna Kauffman writes smart and sexy, with sizzle to spare!” —Janet Evanovich
MARKETING PLANS:
donnakauffman.com
CATEGORY: Contemporary Romance
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9279-7
PRICE: $14.00/$15.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 512
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/4
PACK: 32
Washington, D. C.
SALES HISTORY:
Honey Pie
5/13 (978-0-7582-8053-4)
Babycakes
11/12 (978-0-7582-8050-3)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9280-3
COMING SOON
“Incredibly sweet read!”
—Mariah Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of Home for the Summer
on Babycakes
USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Donna Kauffman has published over
fifty titles, with many translated into more than a dozen languages. She is the author of Sweet
Stuff, Bad Boys in Kilts, and The Naughty List, as well as a regular contributor to USA
Today’s Happy Ever After blog. A RITA Award finalist and the recipient of RWA’s Lifetime
Achievement Award, she is an active member of RWA in Washington, D.C. Donna lives just
outside the nation’s capital in northern Virginia. Visit her at donnakauffman.com.
11/13 (978-0-7582-9277-3)
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K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H ISTORICAL M YSTERY
STOLEN REMAINS
THE LADY OF ASHES MYSTERY SERIES
Christine Trent
Christine Trent follows her acclaimed debut, Lady of Ashes, with her
new historical mystery that sheds light on life in Victorian London, and
the science and rituals of undertaking, as seen through the eyes of her
remarkable undertaker heroine.
ne of London’s most highly regarded undertakers, Violet Harper decides to take her
practice to the wilds of the American West. But when her mother falls ill, Violet and her
husband Samuel are summoned back to England, where her skills are as sought after as
ever. She’s honored to undertake the funeral of Anthony Fairmont, the Viscount Raybourn,
a close friend of Queen Victoria’s—but it’s difficult to perform her services when his
body disappears…
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All eyes are on Violet as the Fairmonts and Scotland Yard begin the search for his earthly
remains. Violet’s own investigation takes her from servants’ quarters, to the halls of Windsor
Castle, to the tombs of ancient Egypt. But the closer Violet gets to the truth, the closer she
gets to becoming the next missing body…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• As in Lady of Ashes, Christine Trent blends original characters with real-life
historical personage, such as Queen Victoria, and vivid period details.
• Lady of Ashes was an alternate pick for the Mystery Guild book club.
• Like Tessa Harris’s successful The Anatomist’s Apprentice, Christine Trent’s
series features a compelling historical mystery and intriguing Victorian
medical practices.
PRAISE FOR LADY OF ASHES
“A book you can sink your teeth into, with characters you’ll fall in love with.”
—Mystery Scene Magazine
“The details of the heroine’s trade and social background are fascinating…The connection
between Victorian England and the Civil War is interesting and adds an unusual thread.”
—RT Book Reviews
Christine Trent writes historical fiction from her two-story home library in Maryland. The
author of Lady of Ashing, The Queen’s Dollmaker, A Royal Likeness and By the King’s
Design, her acclaimed novels uniquely portray independent women in unusual historical
professions. She researches them during regular journeys to historic sites in England, as well
as at home with her personal collection of over 4,000 books. Visit her at ChristineTrent.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Online outreach to historical fiction
& historical romance sites
and christinetrent.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9324-4
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 384
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 15/16
PACK: 40
Leonardtown, Maryland
(near Washington, D.C.)
SALES HISTORY:
Lady of Ashes
3/13 (978-0-7582-6591-3)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9325-1
NO SUNSHINE
WHEN SHE’S GONE
THE BAREFOOT WILLIAM BEACH SERIES
Kate Angell
Sweet, smart, sexy summer beach reading doesn’t get any better than
this—the third in national bestselling author Kate Angell’s Barefoot
William series, the perfect slice of light-hearted romance, ideal
for fans of Rachel Gibson’s quirky romances and Jill Shalvis’s Lucky
Harbor novels.
hough his family owns the charming beachside town of Barefoot William, Aidan Cates is
as down-to-earth as the locals. He’s also practical to a fault and doesn’t believe some
psychic on the boardwalk can predict his future.
T
Jillie Mac is as free as an ocean breeze, so when the hot stranger and his date mistake her for
a fortune teller, she’s ready to have some fun. But one devastating secret told, one mistaken
identity revealed, and numerous long summer nights later, it’s Jillie and Aidan who discover
that sometimes love comes with a simple twist of fate.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• No Tan Lines, the first book in this series, was chosen by the Rhapsody
book club.
• Kate’s Richmond Rogues series regularly appeared on Barnes & Noble
bestseller lists.
• Kate’s brand of sizzling, witty contemporary romance will appeal to fans of
Lori Foster and Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
MARKETING PLANS:
and kateangell.com
CATEGORY: Contemporary Romance
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9128-8
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
PRAISE FOR KATE ANGELL
“This is the perfect summer read for those who like their books light and funny.”
—Booklist starred review on No Tan Lines
“Kate Angell brings a unique voice to contemporary romance. Hot, sexy, and smart!”
—Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author
“Angell does a great job of making the reader feel the sand beneath the characters’ toes.”
—Publishers Weekly on No Tan Lines
National bestselling author Kate Angell’s previous titles include: No Tan Lines, No Strings
Attached, and Strike Zone. A member of the Romance Writers of America, Kate lives in
Naples, Florida. Her stories are sexy, make-the-reader-smile contemporaries. Fans can visit
her website at kateangell.com.
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Naples, FL
SALES HISTORY:
No Strings Attached
5/13 (978-0-7582-6920-1)
No Tan Lines
6/12 (978-0-7582-6919-5)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9129-5
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK R EPACKAGE R EISSUE
THE EYE CARE REVOLUTION
PREVENT AND REVERSE COMMON VISION PROBLEMS, REVISED AND UPDATED
Robert Abel
Foreword by Dr. Mehmet Oz
Reissued to coincide with the National Health Institute’s Healthy Vision
Month, this is the definitive eye care book that every home should
have has been revised and updated to combine the best of eastern and
western medicines to help patients save their vision and improve
their overall health.
n this breakthrough guide—newly revised and updated—ophthalmologist Dr. Robert
Abel reveals nutritional, herbal, homeopathic, and Asian therapies, along with
conventional methods, to prevent and even reverse most vision disorders. Covering
everything from cutting-edge new treatments to centuries-old Asian remedies, Dr. Abel’s
authoritative, reliable information will help readers save their eyes and maintain overall
good health.
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MARKETING PLANS:
and eyeadvisory.com
Updates in this new edition include:
• Insights into how sleep apnea can cause blindness
• Information on new devices to help the blind see through their tongues
• Updates on the surprising ways vitamins heal and protect the eyes
• Insights into how computers and texting cause myopia (nearsightedness)
• Information on the link between blood pressure medication and glaucoma
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Eye Care Revolution is written by a board-certified ophthalmologist. This
book packs expert medical advice into an accessible format. Includes helpful
info on Lasik surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration,
diabetes-related vision loss, and other topics at the forefront of readers’ concerns.
PRAISE FOR THE EYE CARE REVOLUTION
“If you have an eye condition…pick up this book.”
—Dr. Robert Atkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Atkins Diet
“Valuable tips, unique insights…Dr. Abel is a healer for the 21st century.”
—Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D
Dr. Robert Abel, a nationally renowned professor of eye therapy, received the
senior honor award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology where he helped
create the Committee for International Ophthalmology. Dr. Abel is a graduate of Wesleyan
University and received his medical training at Jefferson Medical College. He is in private
practice with Delaware Opthamology Consultants in Wilmington, Delaware, where he lives
with his wife. Visit him at eyeadvisary.com.
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CATEGORY: Health
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9371-8 (R)
PRICE: $20.00/$21.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 512
TRIM: 6 x 9
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/4
PACK: 24
Wilmington, DE
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Revised edition
1/04 (978-0-7582-0622-0)
First edition
7/99 (978-1-57566-372-2)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9376-3
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
ONCE BITTEN, TWICE BURNED
THE PHOENIX FIRE NOVEL SERIES
Cynthia Eden
In the second in her Phoenix Fire series, New York Times and
USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Eden delivers sizzling
paranormal suspense with a dark, irresistible hero in the tradition
of Kerrelyn Sparks.
abine Acadia had always believed she was just your typical, normal girl—until the day
she wakes up with absolutely no memory of who or where she is, locked in a lab with the
sexiest man she’s ever seen. He says he’s there to save her, but if she doesn’t even know her
own name, how can she trust him?
S
Ryder Duncan has never known anyone like Sabine—and he’s been alive a very long time.
As the first vampire, he knows power when he sees it, and Sabine has great power…and
absolutely no idea how to use it. Now he and Sabine are on the run, as they risk everything—
family, friends, their very lives—for a chance at happily ever after.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Howl for It (with Shelly Laurenston) made Cynthia a USA Today
bestselling author.
• Eden has received two RITA nominations for 2012’s Angel in Chains.
• Eden is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
• Eden excels at sensual paranormal romance in the bestselling tradition
of J.R. Ward and Sherrilyn Kenyon.
• Eden consistently gets rave reviews from peers like Christine Feehan and
Jeaniene Frost, and also had two starred reviews from Publishers Weekly
for Eternal Hunter and Never Cry Wolf.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Online giveaways and promotions
on romance reader review sites
bravaauthors.com, and
cynthiaeden.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8407-5
PRICE: $14.00/$15.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Mobile, AL
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Avenging Angel
6/13 (978-0-7582-6765-8)
PRAISE FOR CYNTHIA EDEN
“Cynthia’s on my must-buy list.” —Angie Fox
“A fast-paced, sexy thrill ride you won’t want to miss.”
—Christine Feehan on Eternal Hunter
“A wickedly unique voice in paranormal romance! I dare you to not love a Cynthia Eden
book!” —Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author
Angel in Chains
12/12 (978-0-7582-6763-4)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8409-9
COMING SOON
Cynthia Eden is the USA Today bestselling author of many paranormal suspense tales,
including Avenging Angel, Angel in Chains, Midnight Sins and Never Cry Wolf. A native
of Alabama, she is a member of Mensa, Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers,
as well as the Kiss of Death and the Fantasy, Futuristic, & Paranormal Chapters of RWA.
Eden was nominated for a RITA Award in 2010 and 2013, and won a Gayle Wilson Award
of Excellence in 2009 and 2010. She lives with her family in Mobile, Alabama. Visit her
at cynthiaeden.com.
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2/14 (978-0-7582-8404-4)
1st in the series
KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
STARFALL
THE DARKBORN LEGACY SERIES
Michael Griffo
Award-winning author Michael Griffo concludes his mesmerizing
paranormal YA trilogy—theDarkborn Legacy series in Starfall, where
small Nebraska town becomes a battleground in a fight between light
and dark and one girl must look to the stars to reclaim her life…
ominy Robineau will never be just a girl again. At sixteen, a curse awakened the animal
inside, and now every full moon transforms her into a creature of terrifying power. But
she is not alone.
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Dom’s enemy, Nadine—a descendant of Orion, the Hunter—won’t hesitate to kill to increase
her strength. There’s a new arrival in town too, and shifting alliances that will bring even more
secrecy, mystery, and death to Weeping Water. The only way for Dom to keep herself and
those she loves alive is to strike a bargain that may destroy the last shreds of her humanity…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Vampire-themed fiction and TV series is still hugely popular—smash hits The
Vampire Diaries and Teen Wolf (MTV’s number-one scripted show) all feature
supernatural teen characters.
• Unnatural, the first in Michael Griffo’s Archangel Academy trilogy, was taken
as a Featured Alternate of the Doubleday Book Club, the Science Fiction Book,
Insight Out and the Book of the Month Club 2 book clubs.
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print review campaign
• Targeted mailings and electronic
outreach to YA librarians
• Online advertising and outreach
to teen and tween websites
kteenbooks.com, and
michaelgriffo.com
CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8076-3
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95 • RIGHTS: World
PRAISE FOR MICHAEL GRIFFO
“The second in the Darkborn Legacy title is a good read for any werewolf lover!”
—RT Book Reviews on Sunblind
PAGES: 352 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
“A compelling werewolf story.” —Booklist on Moonglow
SALES HISTORY:
KTeen Trade Paperback:
Sunblind
9/13 (978-0-7582-8074-9)
“Fans of Twilight or Pretty Little Liars are certain to be drawn to this series.”
—RT Book Reviews on Unafraid
Secaucus, NY
Moonglow
3/13 (978-0-7582-8072-5)
Michael Griffo is an award-winning writer and playwright. He is the author of Moonglow
from The Darkborn Legacy series and the popular Archangel Academy which includes
Unafraid, Unwelcome and Unnatural. A graduate of New York University, Griffo studied at
Playwrights Horizons and Gotham Writers Workshop. Visit him at michaelgriffo.com.
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Unafraid
3/12 (978-0-7582-5340-8)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8077-0
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK
LOST DAUGHTERS
THE MAMA RUBY SERIES
Mary Monroe
From the “masterful storyteller” (Philadelphia Inquirer) and
beloved New York Times bestselling author of Red Light Wives, and
Mama Ruby comes the third book in the series—a spectacular
sequel to The Upper Room—the trailblazing book that launched
Mary Monroe’s literary career.
aureen Montgomery still can’t believe she was able to break away from her dominating
Mama Ruby. Her happy, secure life with her husband Mel is more than Maureen ever
dared hope for. And helping her pretty teenage daughter Loretta achieve her modeling dreams
helps Maureen keep her bizarre childhood and disturbing memories firmly behind her…
M
Until Mel and Loretta run off together, claiming they’re in love. Now the only way Maureen
can face down the past and forge new bonds is to draw on more strength than she ever
thought she had to make a future that is truly hers.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the long-awaited sequel to The Upper Room, the page-turner that
got Mary Monroe compared to Zora Neale Hurston.
• Audio, book club, and large print rights haven been sold for all of Mary
Monroe’s recent novels.
• Mary Monroe appeals to both literary and commercial readers with
her poignant, page-turning stories that blend humor and drama with
dynamic characters.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross marketing with Family of
Lies (Kensington 6/14)
• Online feature on
kensingtonbooks.com
and marymonroe.org
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9467-8
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MARY MONROE
“Reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston, but the story has a bizarre, violent edge a la Stephen
King…a candid portrayal of the cold-blooded yet fascinating Mama Ruby.”
—Publishers Weekly on The Upper Room
“Monroe serves up a tasty dish of murder, deception, lust, and just deserts.”
—Library Journal on She Had it Coming
“A fast-paced, sexy, tense story that will make readers think twice before getting tangled up
in an affair.” — Booklist on God Ain’t Blind
New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe is the first member of her family to finish
high school. Her first title, The Upper Room was reviewed to great critical acclaim. An excerpt
of the book is included in Terry McMillan’s anthology Breaking Ice. Mary Monroe is the
winner of the Oakland Pen Award for Best Fiction. Other novels by Mary Monroe include:
She Had It Coming, The Company We Keep, God Ain’t Blind, and God Ain’t Though Yet
among others. Mary resides in Oakland, CA.
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Oakland, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
God Don’t Make No Mistakes
2/13 (978-0-7582-3864-1)
Mama Ruby
2/12 (978-0-7582-3862-7)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9468-5
ANOTHER WOMAN’S MAN
THE GIBBONS GOLD DIGGER SERIES
Shelly Ellis
The third in Shelly Ellis’s fun and fresh series featuring the sophisticated
gold-digging Gibbons women of Chesterton, Virginia—an ambitious,
scheming, Kardashian-style family looking to be set for life.
awn Gibbons is shocked when her long-lost father reappears and wants to reconnect
with her. But her wealthy father comes complete with jealous relatives, and Dawn finds
his handsome young lawyer dangerously sexy. Dangerous because he’s engaged—to her
newfound half-sister. One thing a Gibbons woman doesn’t do is steal her sister’s man. Yet for
the first time, Dawn may care more about love than money…
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Xavier Hughes isn’t easily thrown, but the electricity between him and Dawn leaves him
unsettled. And when his suspicious fiancé insists he investigate Dawn’s background, it only
pushes him closer to the one woman he should resist. Soon, holding back isn’t an option,
and both Xavier and Dawn will have to face the consequences…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Shelly Ellis creates scheming female protagonists in the bestselling tradition
of Daaimah S. Poole, but with an upscale twist.
• Can’t Stand the Heat, the first in the series, received a starred review from
Publishers Weekly.
• Each book in the series focuses on a female member of the gold-digging
Gibbons family—three sisters and their mother—as they choose between
money and love.
PRAISE FOR SHELLY ELLIS
“Can’t Stand the Heat is a deliciously sultry, sexy novel. It serves up the perfect recipe of
lies, love and lots of drama, making it a must-read.” —Daaimah S. Poole
“Be ready to laugh and cry with these new reality stars.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print and online media
and shellyellisbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9038-0
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
Upper Marlboro, MD
(near Washington, D.C.)
SALES HISTORY:
The Player & the Game
9/13 (978-0-7582-9037-3)
Can’t Stand the Heat
5/13 (978-0-7582-9036-6)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9099-1
Shelly Ellis is an award-winning journalist who earned her journalism degree at the
University of Maryland, College Park. She lives in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, not far from
Washington, D.C., with her husband.
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A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK
SOUL SURRENDER
THE SOUL STRIPPER ROMANCE SERIES
Katana Collins
Paranormal erotic romance at its hottest and most original—
perfect for a younger, edgier audience—the third book in Katana
Collins’ Las Vegas set Soul Stripper Romance series featuring a
relatable succubus heroine, is brimming with her trademark
sensuality and unforgettable characters.
fallen angel with a bounty on her head, Monica’s a succubus with an unquenchable
craving for sex. With one pulse-pounding orgasm, she consumes just enough of a
person’s soul to keep her alive. Of course that means human lovers are off limits and so she
keeps her distance from Drew, the one mortal she actually cares about. But Drew’s been
missing since his escape from Hell, and now her boss Lucian has gone MIA. Chased by every
assassin this side of immortality, Monica has no choice but to abandon her low profile
and put her own eternal life in danger…
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the third in the acclaimed Soul Stripper Romance series—book two in
the series, Soul Survivor, was an RT Book Reviews Top Pick!
• Succubus-themed paranormals have proven very popular, illustrated by the
success of Richelle Mead.
• Collins is an active member of the New York chapter of the RWA.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Advertising/outreach to erotic
romance and romance reader sites
• Cross promotion with other
Aphrodisia titles
aphrodisiaauthors.com, and
katanacollins.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9015-1
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
PRAISE FOR KATANA COLLINS
“This raunchy, electrifying—and sometimes scary—tale bares all and strips down to
paranormal erotic excellence.”—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, on Soul Survivor, TOP PICK
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
“An intriguing novel with some very interesting characters…Katana Collins has created a
fascinating and complex world.”—Romance Reviews Today, on Soul Stripper
Brooklyn, NY
Katana Collins is the author of Soul Stripper and Soul Survivor. She attended the
Savannah College of Art and Design and works as a professional photographer, specializing
in boudoir photography. She is a member of RWA and lives in Brooklyn, New York with
her husband. Visit her at katanacollins.com.
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TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
SALES HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Soul Survivor
10/13 (978-0-7582-9013-7)
Soul Stripper
6/13 (978-0-7582-9011-3)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9016-8
A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK R EPACKAGE R EISSUE
SIMPLY SEXUAL
THE HOUSE OF PLEASURE SERIES
Kate Pearce
One of the biggest names in erotica, Kate Pearce’s repackage and
republished edition of the book that launched her successful Regency
London-set House of Pleasure series, will be sure to draw in both
loyal and new fans alike.
Sexual Satisfaction
Ten years as a sex slave in a Turkish brothel left Lord Valentin Sokorvsky with an insatiable
appetite for sex. Now the time has come for him to marry, but finding a woman who can
satisfy his lustful desires proves a challenge…until he meets Sara and all he can think about
is having her lie under his rock-hard body, begging him to taste and touch her…
Sensual Seduction
Sara Harrison knows she should be shocked and scandalized by Lord Sokorvsky’s bold
advances, but instead she is secretly aroused by this sensual, seductive man. For beneath her
calm and composed manner is a wanton woman who longs for a man’s intimate caress.
She is most willing to be educated in the art of sensuality, to receive and give pleasure and
to succumb to the wild desire that knows no limits…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The repackaging and republications of Simply Sexual (5/14) and Simply
Sinful (6/14) , the first two books in the House of Pleasure series will bring
the books to the attention of readers who might have missed them the first
time around.
• Includes excerpts for The Sinners Club (Aphrodisia TP, 1/14) and Tempting
a Sinner (Aphrodisia TP, 8/14) the first books in Pearce’s new series, The
Sinners Club.
• The House of Pleasure series has been translated into three languages to date.
• Fans of historical romance—particularly fans of sizzling erotic fiction by
Noelle Mack and Sharon Page—will enjoy Kate Pearce’s sexy series.
PRAISE FOR SIMPLY SEXUAL
“This book has something for everyone: hot sex scenes, a sexy hero with a tragic past,
a smart and compassionate heroine, intrigue, danger and Regency London at its most
decadent!” —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
“Simply Sexual by Kate Pearce is one of the most arousing and enigmatic historical novels
I have read this year.” —Romance Junkies
“Intelligent characters, complex emotions and a plot that engaged my emotions to a rare
high. Very highly recommended.” —Two Lips Reviews
Kate Pearce is a member of RWA. Her books include: Some Like It Rough, Lords of
Passion, Simply Voracious and Raw Desire. She is the winner of the 2011 RT Book
Reviews’ Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance. She lives with her family in
San Ramon, California. Visit her at katepearce.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross marketing with Simply Sinful
(Aphrodisia TP, 6/14) and Tempting
a Sinner (Aphrodisia TP, 8/14)
Aphrodisia titles
katepearce.com
CATEGORY:
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-417-5 (R)
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95 • RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 272 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
San Ramon, CA
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback
2/08 (978-0-7582-2354-8)
SALES HISTORY:
Simply Scandalous
1/13 (978-0-7582-6947-8)
Simply Voracious
8/12 (978-0-7582-6946-1)
eBook: 978-1-61773-504-2
H OLLOWAY H OUSE C LASSICS T RADE P APERBACK
BLACK GIRL LOST
Donald Goines
Black Girl Lost is a timeless, gritty, and classic urban tale from
one of the most prolific and influential writers of the 20th century,
acclaimed as “the voice of the ghetto itself” (Village Voice)—finally
available in trade paperback for the first time.
lmost since the day she was born, Sandra had to fend for herself on the streets of Detroit.
Crime and pain were her closest companions. Then someone she had no business
believing in waltzed into her life—a man willing to watch her back and show her how to
make easy money. But when Chink gets caught, Sandra commits the ultimate act of love
to keep her man out of jail. For a black girl lost, murder was always in the cards…
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MARKETING PLANS:
CATEGORY: Fiction
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Donald Goines, along with Iceberg Slim, revolutionized the literary world
with gritty, hard-knock struggles of characters—a never-before-seen,
uncensored look into the harsh realities of the ghetto that continues to
resonate with readers and writers alike.
• According to Publishers Weekly, Goines “may be the bestselling black author
to date, with sales of more than ten million copies of his sixteen novels.”
• With major hip–hop artists like 50 Cent, Nas and Jay-Z all crediting Donald
Goines’ novels as influences in their music career, he remains a legend in
urban fiction.
OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR DONALD GOINES
“Goines’s narratives offer a painfully vivid account of the black underworld, where Cadillacs,
crooked cops and dilapidated buildings abound and whores, corner hustlers, pushers and
thieves thrive.” —New York Times
“Donald Goines was for the streets [in the ’70s] what the rappers are today…He was in the
streets, of the streets and spoke for the streets.”
—Chaz Williams, CEO of Black Hand Entertainment
“Donald Goines is one of Hip Hop’s Greatest Inspirations.” —The Source Magazine
“Donald Goines has become, decades after his death, one of the most influential African
American authors in the African-American literary canon.” —Thumpers Corner
“The godfather of black pulp fiction.” —Salon.com
Donald Goines was born in Detroit, Michigan. He joined the U.S. Air Force instead of going
into his family’s dry cleaning business. Following his service, he entered into a life of drug
addiction and crime. He was incarcerated for over six years. While in prison, Goines wrote
his first two novels, Dopefiend: The Story of a Black Junkie and Whoreson: The Story of
a Ghetto Pimp. Goines wrote an astounding sixteen novels within a five-year period, all
published by Holloway House Books. Tragically, Donald Goines was shot to death in 1974.
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ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9462-3
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 23/32
PACK: 56
SALES HISTORY:
Holloway House Classics Trade Paperback:
Kenyatta’s Last Hit
9/13 (978-0-7582-9029-8)
Kenyatta’s Escape
5/13 (978-0-7582-8744-1)
‘TIL DIRT DO US PART
THE LOCAL FOODS MYSTERY SERIES
Edith Maxwell
An innovative new voice in cozy mysteries, Edith Maxwell pits Cameron
Flaherty, her organic farmer sleuth against some decidedly unwholesome
goings-on in the second in her mouthwatering Local Foods mystery series.
utumn has descended on Westbury, Massachusetts, but the mood at the Farm-to-Table
Dinner in Cam Flaherty’s newly built barn is unseasonably chilly. Local entrepreneur
Irene Burr made a lot of enemies with her plan to buy Westbury’s Old Town Hall and replace
it with a textile museum—enough enemies to fill out a list of suspects when the wealthy
widow turns up dead in a neighboring farm.
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Even an amateur detective like Cam can figure out that one of the resident locavores went
loco—at least temporarily—and settled a score with Irene. But which one? With the Fall
harvest upon her, Cam must sift through a bushelful of possible killers—and keep her own
body out of the compost pile…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The first in the Local Foods series, A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die, received
excellent reviews.
• Edith Maxwell is an accomplished amateur chef and locavore, and her firsthand
experience as the owner of a small organic farm informs her series with rich
detail and color.
• Several cozy mystery series are comparable to the Local Foods Mystery series—
The Farmers’ Market Mystery series by Paige Shelton, Sheila Connolly’s
very successful Orchard Mysteries and the long-running China Bayles Herbal
Mystery series by Susan Wittig Albert, all published by Berkeley.
PRAISE FOR A TINE TO LIVE, A TINE TO DIE
“Absorbing…a plot that builds to an exciting climax.” —Publishers Weekly
“A fresh new voice on the cozy mystery scene…Fans of Sheila Connolly and Dorothy St.
James will be happy to discover a smart, new sleuth who isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty.”
—Rosemary Harris, Anthony and Agatha Award-nominated author of Pushing Up Daisies
“A sparkling read. It’s a down on the farm murder mystery with a bumper crop of locally
grown suspects and red herrings.”
—Reed Farrel Coleman, three-time Shamus Award-winning author of Gun Church
Edith Maxwell was the owner/farmer of the Five Star organic Farm, a small certified-organic
farm in Essex County, Massachusetts. She served on the Board of Directors of the Northeast
Organic Farming Association. She is the author of Speaking of Murder, the first in the
Speaking of Mystery series featuring Quaker Linguistics professor Lauren Rousseau. An
active member of Sisters in Crime, Maxwell is the Secretary of the Board of the New
England chapter. She lives in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Visit her site at edithmaxwell.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Featured in the bimonthly Serious
Sleuthing cozy mystery eNewsletter
and edithmaxwell.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8464-8
PRICE: $24.00/$26.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1
PACK: 40
Ipswich, MA
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
A Tine to Live, a Tine to Die
6/13 (978-0-7582-8461-7)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8466-2
Photo credit: Sigrid Estrada
FAMILY OF LIES
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author of Mama Ruby, God Don’t Play, and The
Upper Room, delves into love, loss, betrayal and revenge—the way that only she can—in a
novel that cements her reputation as a “masterful storyteller” (Philadelphia Inquirer).
era Lomax used every gold-digging trick in the book to land a rich, older husband. Now she balances a life of shopping and affairs with
younger men with a major secret: the sixteen-year bribery of one of her husband’s mistresses to keep her pregnancy under wraps.
V
Unfortunately for Vera, Sarah Cooper is the child Kenneth Lomax always wanted. When the father she never knew shows up to claim her, it’s
a fairy tale journey from the ghetto to a mansion on a hill. Neither woman can be sure who will win Kenneth’s heart and fortune. But as Vera
and Sarah scheme to get what they want, everyone they know will be choosing sides, taking chances, and gambling it all to come out on top…
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MARY MONROE
“Once again, Monroe displays her gift as a marvel with this sensational novel.” —RT Book Reviews on Lost Daughters
“Reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston, but the story has a bizarre, violent edge a la Stephen King…a candid portrayal of the cold-blooded yet
fascinating Mama Ruby.” —Publishers Weekly on The Upper Room
“Monroe’s style, like her characters, is no-holds-barred earthy…Monroe’s characters deal with their situations with a weary worldliness and
fatalism that reveal their vulnerability as well as their flaws.” —Booklist on Mama Ruby
“Another witty and wise installment to her God series…If this raunchy and rambunctious book is any indication, Monroe’s series has a lot of
life left in it.” —Publishers Weekly on God Ain’t Through Yet
New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe is the first member of her family to finish high school. The child of Alabama sharecroppers,
Monroe is a self taught, award winning novelist. Her first title, The Upper Room was reviewed to great critical acclaim. An excerpt of the book
is included in Terry McMillan’s anthology Breaking Ice. Mary Monroe is the winner of the Oakland Pen Award for Best Fiction.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Mary Monroe appeals to both literary and commercial
readers with her poignant, page-turning stories that
blend humor and drama with dynamic characters.
• Kensington has sold audio, book club, and large
print rights for most of Mary Monroe’s novels.
• Mary is an Essence® bestselling author and winner of
the Pen Oakland National LiterAry Award.
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-7474-8
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 336
TRIM: 6 x 9
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/8
PACK: 32
MARKETING PLANS:
• African American book club outreach
• Goodreads.com, early reviewer campaign
• Featured in the Kensington Fiction eNewsletter
and marymonroe.org
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Oakland, CA
SALES HISTORY: Dafina Hardcover:
Lost Daughters
6/13 (978-0-7582-7472-4)
God Don’t Make No Mistakes
6/12 (978-0-7582-3863-4)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9471-5
Photo credit: Owen Murphy
THE RIGHT THING
Amy Conner
In a moving, witty, and beautifully written debut set in two places in time, The Right Thing is
a story of love and courage, the powerful impact of friendship, the hard realities of class and
race in a small Southern town, and the thoughtful acts that can anchor a life—or, with a little
luck, steer it in the right direction.
n a scorching August day in 1963, seven-year-old Annie Banks meets the girl who’ll become her best friend. Skinny, outspoken Starr
Dukes and her wandering preacher father may not be accepted by polite society in Jackson, Mississippi, but Annie and Starr are too
busy playing to care.
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Then, as suddenly as she appeared in Annie’s life, Starr disappears. Annie grows up to marry an ambitious lawyer, filling her days with
shopping and charity work. She barely recognizes Starr when they meet many years later, but their bond quickly reemerges. Starr, pregnant
by a powerful married man, needs to get to New Orleans. Annie agrees to drive her, spurring an eventful road trip that will compel her to
confront the gap between friendship and responsibility, and between her safe existence and the dreams she’s long denied.
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE RIGHT THING
“In this deceptively breezy novel of Southern women and the disaster and triumph of long-term friendships (not to mention racetracks and
horses), Ms. Conner has staked a claim to her own Southern turf.” —Bret Lott, New York Times bestselling author of Jewel
“This riveting debut novel shows how true friendship can span a social gulf and endure even across a chasm of time. The Right Thing is a
page-turner that gripped me from the beginning.” —Anna Jean Mayhew, author of The Dry Grass of August
Amy Conner is a semi-retired horse trainer, and she used to co-own and co-manage the world’s largest alligator farming concern. She lives
in New Orleans, but grew up in Jackson, so she knows whereof she speaks. The Right Thing is her first novel.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Right Thing was shortlisted in the
Faulkner-Wisdom Writing Competition in
New Orleans in 2013. There were over
three hundred entries from all over the world.
• With its strong themes of friendship and its
Southern setting, The Right Thing will appeal
to fans of Fannie Flagg and Kensington’s
own Anna Jean Mayhew (The Dry Grass of August).
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9512-5
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World except UK
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 23/32
PACK: 56
MARKETING PLANS:
• IndieBound white box mailing
and Library Journal mailing
• Goodreads and Facebook advertising
• National Radio interview and promotion campaign
• Targeted outreach to book clubs, reading groups,
and libraries
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New Orleans, LA
eBook: 978-0-7582-9513-2
THE QUEEN’S EXILES
THE THORNLEIGH SAGA SERIES
Barbara Kyle
The newest book in the Thornleigh Saga (“Historical fiction at its
best”—Romance Reviews Today), Barbara Kyle illuminates one of
history’s grimmest chapters with eloquent and enthralling finesse,
as she skillfully blends fascinating historical figures with fictional
characters to create riveting Tudor drama in the bestselling vein of
Philippa Gregory.
572. Europe is in turmoil. A vengeful faction of exiled English Catholics is scattered about
the continent, plotting to overthrow Queen Elizabeth and install her cousin Mary, Queen
of Scot son the throne. And in the Netherlands, the streets are red with the blood of those
who dare to oppose the brutal Spanish occupation. But amid the unrest, one resourceful
young woman has made a lucrative enterprise…
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Scottish-born Fenella Doorn salvages crippled vessels. It is on one of these ships that she
meets wealthy Baron Adam Thornleigh. Secretly drawn to him, Fenella can’t refuse when
Adam enlists her to join him in war-torn Brussels to help find his traitorous wife, Frances—
and the children she’s taken from him. But Adam and Fenella will put their lives in peril as
they attempt to rescue his young ones, defend the crown, and restore the peace that few
can remember.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Canadian advertising
and barbarakyle.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-7324-6
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Foreign rights for the Thornleigh Series have been sold to the U.K., Australia,
New Zealand, Portugal, Hungary, and Turkey.
• Barbara Kyle’s Tudor-set historicals hold great appeal for fans of Philippa
Gregory and Hilary Mantel (Wolf Hall).
• Blood Between Queens features recurring fictional characters and actual
historical figures from previous novels in the Thornleigh Saga, but also works
as a stand–alone novel.
• The new BBC mini-series adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s The White Queen,
which premiered June 2013 in the UK and August 2013 in the US on Starz, will
inject new interest in and demand for historical fiction about the Tudors.
PRAISE FOR BLOOD BETWEEN QUEENS
“Fact and fiction are expertly interwoven in this fast-paced saga…this story exudes
authenticity.” —Historical Novels Reviews
“Gifts the reader with an intimate look into the minds and hearts of the royal and great of
Elizabeth’s England. Again, Barbara Kyle reigns!”
—New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper
“Masterful…Gaspworthy treachery and the poignant sweetness of a steadfast love make this
a book of quickly and eagerly turned pages.”
—Sandra Byrd, bestselling author of Roses Have Thorns
Barbara Kyle is the author of the popular Thornleigh Saga, including: The Queen’s Lady,
The King’s Daughter and The Queen’s Captive. She lives with her family in Ontario, Canada.
Readers can visit her website barbarakyle.com.
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PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: US,CAN,OM
PAGES: 448 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Ontario, Canada
SALES HISTORY:
Blood Between Queens
5/13 (978-0-7582-7322-2)
The Queen’s Gamble
9/11 (978-0-7582-3856-6)
The Queen’s Captive
9/10 (978-0-7582-3855-9)
eBook: 978-1-61773-206-5
I’LL BE HERE ALL WEEK
Ward Anderson
With the wit, insight, and warmth of Nick Hornby and Jonathan Tropper,
Ward Anderson’s debut is a poignant coming-of-middle-age love story
set against the backdrop of the stand-up comedy circuit.
pence is a stand-up comedian whose claim to fame is a one-time appearance on The Late
Late Show. Eight years ago. Since then, he’s been working in clubs like The Comedy Crib
or The Funny Farm or The Laff Shack—if he’s lucky. Spence’s ex-wife thinks he should find a
nice girl and settle down. But trying to have a relationship on the road is no laughing matter.
Especially when Spence meets Sam…
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Sam’s smart, beautiful, and Canadian—and she wants Spence to drop the jokes and be
himself. But the closer they get, the more successful Spence becomes. Can a stand-up comic
live happily ever after with the girl of his dreams…without it ending in a punchline?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• I’ll Be Here All Week’s story of an adult man growing up and settling down is
similar in tone to recent hit movies Silver Linings Playbook and Up in the Air.
• Ward Anderson’s debut will appeal to anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes
look at stand-up comedy—the author is a working comic who tours 46 weeks
out of the year and knows this world inside out.
• Ward Anderson is a cohost on the Sirius XM radio show “Ward and Al” and
constantly performs across the US and Canada.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Feature on kesingtonbooks.com
and wardanderson.net
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9428-9
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 3/4
PACK: 48
PRAISE FOR I’LL BE HERE ALL WEEK
“I’ll Be Here All Week does more than offer a window into the life of a standup comic…
Underneath it all is a love story that is sweet and funny.”
—Ophira Eisenberg, standup comic and author of Screw Everyone:
Sleeping My Way to Monogamy
“By turns amusing, sad, powerful, and moving, this deftly-written novel might not be the kind
of story you’d expect from a veteran comic. Trust me, it’s even better.”
—Terry Fallis, Award-winning author of The Best Laid Plans
Ward Anderson is a comedian/author/and radio host who has toured and performed
all over the world. He wrote, directed, and starred in his own one hour TV special,
Americanadian, and has won awards for his work directing TV commercials and music
videos. Currently, Anderson is a co-host on the radio talk show “Ward and Al”, which
airs weekdays on SiriusXM satellite radio. He lives with his wife in Toronto, Canada. Visit
him at wardanderson.net.
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Tortonto, Canada
eBook: 978-0-7582-9429-6
DOWN BY THE RIVER
THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN SERIES
Lin Stepp
With the charming small-town setting and light inspirational tone
of Jan Karon’s beloved Mitford books, Lin Stepp’s Smoky Mountain
series will delight readers looking for a sweet, satisfying novel of
faith and friendship, filled with loving relatable characters.
hile on a visit to the Smoky Mountains, recently widowed Grace decides to buy a
beautiful old house in the small town of Townsend, Tennessee. Her plan to leave
Nashville and convert the house into a bed and breakfast scandalizes her family, who rely
on Grace for babysitting and helping out her grown children and young grandchildren.
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Even Grace starts to wonder if she’s going a little crazy when she finds herself attracted to
the local ladies’ man. If things weren’t complicated enough, her college-aged daughter
Margaret comes to live with her, sparking the interest of the handsome young minister next
door. Making a new life will require a lot of self-confidence, a ready sense of humor, and
deep abiding faith—qualities that Grace fortunately has in ample supply.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the sixth book in the Smoky Mountain series, but the first to be
published by Kensington. The previous books all feature the same Tennessee
setting and beautiful, painted covers and have helped build a strong fan base
for the author and series.
• The Smoky Mountain series has received great quotes, including one from
Dolly Parton!
• Lin Stepp will appear in the 2014 Fern Michaels holiday anthology, introducing
her a to larger, new audience.
PRAISE FOR LIN STEPP’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN SERIES
“Well, I’ve finally come across someone that believes in all the things that I do…love, family,
faith, intrigue, mystery, loyalty, romance, and a great love for our beloved Smoky Mountains.
Lin Stepp, I salute you.” —Dolly Parton
“Lin Stepp paints a charming portrait of the Smokies, their people, and a wonderful way of
life. A richly satisfying novel of love, family and friendship.”
—Deborah Smith, New York Times bestselling author on The Foster Girls
“A wonderful, new Southern voice.”
—Joan Medlicott, author of the bestselling The Ladies of Covington series
Dr. Lin Stepp is a native Tennessean, a businesswoman, and an educator. She and her
husband publish a monthly magazine called Tennessee Fishing & Hunting Guide. She has
editorial and writing experience in regional magazines and in the academic field. Smoky
Mountains, is her beloved fictional series of contemporary romances set in the Smoky
Mountains of East Tennessee. Visit her on the web at linstepp.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
and linstepp.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-276-8
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
Knoxville, TN
SALES HISTORY:
Canterbury House Publishing:
Second Hand Rose
4/13 (978-0-9829-0547-0)
Delia’s Place
4/12 (978-0-9829-0545-6)
For Six Good Reasons
4/11 (978-0-9829-0541-8)
eBook: 978-1-61773-277-5
THE TWELVE KINGDOMS:
The Mark of the Tala
Jeffe Kennedy
In a new romantic fantasy trilogy with phenomenal world-building and
storytelling that will appeal to fans of Game of Thrones, Jeffe Kennedy
brings to life the Twelve Kingdoms—a world of beauty, darkness, strength,
and danger—and the three sisters who must uncover their destinies.
ndromeda is the high king’s middle daughter—neither as beautiful as the youngest or
as warlike as her older sister. Andi enjoys the company of her horse more than court,
and she has a way of blending into the shadows. Until the day she meets a strange man who
keeps company with wolves and ravens, who rules a land of shapeshifters and demons. A
country she’d thought was no more than legend—until he claims her as its queen.
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In a moment everything changes: Her father, the wise king, becomes a warlord, suspicious
and strategic. Whispers call her dead mother a traitor and a witch. Andi doesn’t know if her
instincts can be trusted—but the time has come to learn her true nature…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Fantasy is a hugely successful genre, and the romantic elements in this trilogy
should also attract romance readers who enjoy the work of Maria V. Snyder,
Diana Gabaldon, Jacqueline Carey, Robin D. Owens, and Lynn Kurland.
• Kensington is also publishing Jeffe’s contemporary BDSM e-serial novel,
Master of the Opera, in January, February, and March 2014 which will raise
her profile among readers.
• This is the first in a trilogy, with Twelve Kingdoms: The Tears of The Rose
being published in December 2014 and The Twelve Kingdoms: The Talon
of The Hawk in June 2015.
• Includes an excerpt from the second book in the series, Twelve Kingdoms:
The Tears of the Rose (Kensington TP, 12/14).
Jeffe Kennedy is an award-winning author. Her book, Petals and Thorns, originally
published under the pen name Jennifer Paris, won several reader awards. Among her other
popular titles are Sapphire, Platinum, and A Covenant of Thorns. Jeffe lives with her family
in Santa Fe. Readers can visit her website: JeffeKennedy.com or every Sunday at the popular
Word Whores blog.
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MARKETING PLANS:
and jeffekennedy.com
CATEGORY: Fantasy
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9443-2
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
Santa Fe, NM
eBook: 978-0-7582-9444-9
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK M YSTERY
DEATH IN SARATOGA SPRINGS
THE GILDED AGE MYSTERY SERIES
Charles O’Brien
Charles O’Brien’s second historical mystery set in the Gilded Age
of the 1890s—the American counterpart of the British Victorian Era
of Anne Perry’s Thomas Pitt mysteries—follows novice private
investigator Pamela Thompson as she navigates a trail of death and
deception left by a Civil War hero…
ew York City, 1894. Captain Jed Crake is a decorated veteran of the Union army and a
successful mogul in the meatpacking industry. But this powerful man also has a hidden
private life as a predator of young women. Working for attorney Jeremiah Prescott, private
investigators Pamela Thompson and former NYPD detective Harry Miller are engaged to
search for a maid allegedly abducted by the captain…
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Before they can find the missing woman, Crake is murdered in a posh hotel in Saratoga
Springs. As fate would have it, Pamela’s ward, Francesca Ricci, working as a chambermaid,
is accused of the crime. Now it’s up to Pamela and Miller to find Crake’s killer—as well
as his victim—and save an innocent girl…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Charles O’Brien’s second Pamela Thompson mystery will appeal to fans of
Victoria Thompson’s Gaslight Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime as well
as fans of historical mysteries.
• Like Anne Perry’s stories, this mystery is rich in period details and settings
that bring the era to life, from an opulent hotel in Saratoga Springs to the slums
of lower Manhattan.
• The setting of the Pamela Thompson mysteries is faithful to history in the
tradition of Ellis Peters’s medieval historical mysteries. Its main characters are
fully developed human beings.
PRAISE FOR DEATH OF A ROBBER BARON
“O’Brien captures the colorful details and varied characters of an opulent era deftly.”
—Publishers Weekly
Charles O’Brien decided to try his hand at writing historical mysteries due to a lifelong
love of delving into the past. James Joyce in The Dubliners and Willa Cather in Death Comes
for the Archbishop have both influenced his writing style. He lives with his wife, Elvy, an
art historian, in Williamstown, a small college town in the Berkshire Mountains of Western
Massachusetts. Visit him at charlesobrien.us.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Featured in the bimonthly Serious
and charlesobrien.us
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8638-3
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: WORLD
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 3/4
PACK: 48
Williamstown, MA
SALES HISTORY:
Death of a Robber Baron
8/13 (978-0-7582-8636-9)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8639-0
NOW AND YESTERDAY
Stephen Greco
Set in New York’s fast lane of advertising and media, Stephen Greco’s
new novel is a thoughtful and fascinating exploration of modern gay
relationships, as a successful older gay man forms a friendship with
a younger man that gradually turns to love.
eter is a 59-year-old gay advertising executive with great friends, a beautiful apartment
—everything but a boyfriend. The love of his life died years ago, and since then he has
played the merry widower. Yet as Peter limos from fabulous party to fabulous party, he isn’t
finding The Next One. He’s uninterested in the few available men of his generation, and
uncertain how to approach younger men.
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Then he meets Will, a handsome waiter-turned-magazine editor of 28. A week after
bartending at Peter’s holiday party, Will accompanies Peter to the opera. And thus begins
a tentative romance in which both sides must navigate the generation gap—and confront
the demographic hole punched by AIDS in the gay population—to find love…
MARKETING PLANS:
CATEGORY: Fiction
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Both older and younger gay men should find Now and Yesterday compelling,
since each group will find some of their love dilemmas depicted in the story.
• Stephen Greco’s debut novel, Dreadnought, was among the first to be selected
for serialization in Amazon’s direct-download publishing program, Amazon
Shorts, in 2006.
• Greco’s first book, a collection of erotic fiction and non-fiction entitled The
Sperm Engine (Green Candy) was nominated for a 2003 Lambda Literary
Award and praised by Out magazine for its “breathless bravura.” He has
contributed to a number of anthologies, including The Penguin Book of Gay
Short Stories.
PRAISE FOR STEPHEN GRECO
“Through quickly and brightly delineated characters, he populates his present-day
Manhattan, ground zero of the corporate ‘mediasphere’ with a cast of bright young things
who come to suffer at the city’s altar to itself, get rich, and carry the message of branding
and eternal happiness to the next generation. And yet the men and women of all ages that
Greco depicts are sympathetic, warm and witty, each of them inspired with a generous
capacity for love and friendship. Now and Yesterday is an often poignant, and sometimes
chilling, romance of the creative class.”
—Edmund White, author of City Boy and Jack Holmes and His Friend
Stephen Greco is a critically acclaimed author and journalist. His novel, The Sperm Engine
was nominated for a Lambda and was praised by Out magazine for its “breathless bravura.”
An arts and entertainment journalist by trade, Greco is the director of Content for Classical
TV, which streams full-length performing arts videos online and across platforms. He has
written for The Advocate, American Way, Art News, Casa Vogue, Dance Magazine, Elle,
Elle Décor, Harper’s Bazaar, Latina and the London Observer. Stephen Greco lives in
Brooklyn, New York.
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ISBN13: 978-1-61773-060-3
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World Engl
PAGES: 512
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/4
PACK: 32
Brooklyn, NY
eBook: 978-1-61773-061-0
DEATH OF A CHEF
THE CAPUCINE CULINARY MYSTERY SERIES
Alexander Campion
Alexander Campion’s fourth mystery in his Capucine Culinary series is
set around the gastronomic delights of Paris—a series with a winning
mix of ingredients: a Parisian setting, haute cuisine, and a compelling,
twist-laden plot is as appetizing and sophisticated as the perfect soufflé.
olice Judiciaire Commissaire Capucine LeTellier takes a frantic call from Cécile, her best
friend. Cécile has just bought a fabulously expensive vintage Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
at the Paris Flea Market. She’s horrified to find the trunk contains the naked body of a man
who seems to have blown his head off.
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Capucine’s restaurant critic husband identifies the body as über-chef Jean-Louis Brault,
who had been rumored to be an inch away from losing his third Michelin star. Is the death
a suicide or has Chef Brault been murdered? Before long Capucine is embroiled in a case
so complex it takes her right to the door of the president’s Elysée Palace…
MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross promotion with Murder on
the Mediterranean (Kensington
Hardcover, 7/14)
and alexandercampion.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-6882-2
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Cara Black’s successful Aimee Leduc series (11 books and counting) also takes
place in Paris, proving the popularity of the setting.
• The tri-lingual author has a strong background living and working in Paris
as a food critic and is well versed in the world of haute cuisine, lending real
authenticity to this series.
• Killer Critique, the third book in the Capucine Culinary Mystery series, comes
out in trade paperback in June 2013 and will tease this book.
• The Capucine Culinary mysteries are lighter in tone than the other predominantly
European-set mysteries, yet have a more sophisticated style of prose than the
average cozy.
PRAISE FOR THE CAPUCINE CULINARY SERIES
“Steeped in Parisian culture and class structure with plenty of food and fashion chatter, this
mystery makes for a fine getaway read.” —Library Journal on Killer Critique
“This new series offers a uniquely blended mix of ‘hooks’ that will appeal to a wide variety of
mystery lovers…It really is an appealing combination.” —Booklist on The Grave Gourmet
“Full of amusing characters, this diverting gastronomic mystery builds to a most satisfactory
conclusion. Readers will want a second helping.”
—Publishers Weekly on The Grave Gourmet
Alexander Campion is the author of the Capucine Culinary Mystery series. A native New
Yorker and currently a resident of Toronto. In addition to the French press, he has published
articles on the French restaurant scene in a number of American magazines. Visit him at
alexandercampion.com.
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PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: WORLD
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
Toronto, Canada
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
7/13 (978-0-7582-6881-5)
SALES HISTORY:
Killer Critique
7/13 (978-0-7582-6880-8)
Crime Fraiche
6/12 (978-0-7582-4672-1)
eBook: 978-1-61773-291-1
UNTIL I SAW YOUR SMILE
J.J. Murray
From J.J. Murray— author of the acclaimed She’s the One, and Renee
and Jay and a master of soul-searching, satisfying interracial romance—
comes a charming, sexy new novel that explores what can happen when
two people who are afraid to open their hearts take a second chance
on love…
fter his Honduran girlfriend abruptly runs off to the Dominican Republic with an
exchange teacher, Brooklyn lawyer Matthew McConnell goes on the prowl and finds
more dysfunction than function in the “Island” women he dates in New York. After each
of his dates from hell, Matthew always finds his way to Smith’s Sweet Treats and Coffee run
by half-Dominican, half-African-American Angela Smith.
A
Angela has her own painful secret to contend with—one that makes her reluctant to venture
beyond her shop or to trust anyone again. Gradually Matthew is breaking through her
defenses. But when the past resurfaces, Matthew will do anything to convince her that she’s
the woman of his dreams…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• J.J. Murray writes compelling, candid novels that deal with interracial love,
featuring characters that readers truly care about.
• Renee and Jay was taken as a Featured Alternate of the Black Expressions
Book Club.
PRAISE FOR J.J. MURRAY
“Hilarious…Murray’s dialog sparkles and the characters are witty and fun. Readers won’t
want to miss this clever, steam nod to the Great Bard.” —Booklist on She’s the One
“Renee and Jay was hilarious…and the author is definitely talented…if you are looking for
a quick read that will give you some laughs, then I would highly suggest this one.”
—Zane, New York Times bestselling author of Addicted and The Heat Seekers
“A sexy story of love, romance and getting even.”
—Upscale Magazine on I’ll Be Your Everything
J.J. Murray, a third generation teacher who has taught English for over twenty years, has
lived all over the United States. J.J. Murray is the author of She’s the One, The Real Thing and
Something Real. Currently J.J. and his family reside in Roanoke, Virginia, the setting for
many of his novels. Visit his website at JohnJeffreyMurray.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Online outreach and promotions
and johnjeffreymurray.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-7728-2
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
Roanoke, VA
SALES HISTORY:
You Give Good Love
10/13 (978-0-7582-7725-1)
A Good Man
3/13 (978-0-7582-7722-0)
eBook: 978-0-7582-7730-5
IGNITED
THE SENSE THIEVES SERIES
Corrine Jackson
In the bestselling tradition of Sarah Dessen, from the critically
acclaimed author of If I Lie, comes the conclusion of the dark and
compelling Sense Thieves series—an edgy, paranormal YA trilogy
that is “thrilling and chilling” (RT Book Reviews).
ver since Remy O’Malley discovered her dual identity as a Healer and a Protector,
she’s kept alive by staying one step ahead of both sides in this centuries-old war. Now
someone’s trying to draw her out of hiding, using her father as bait.
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To save him, Remy will need every friend she’s got. But as new alliances form, old bonds fray.
Her boyfriend Asher is losing his powers, becoming more mortal every time she touches
him. Meanwhile, Remy finds herself growing closer to Asher’s brother Gabe, even as a family
tragedy drives her sister Lucy farther away.
On a rescue mission to London, Remy decides she’s tired of being the hunted. It’s time
to end this war once and for all, as Protectors and Healers alike hurtle towards a final,
violent confrontation…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Corrine Jackson’s young adult novel If I Lie (8/12, Simon Pulse) and the Sense
Thieves series have received rave reviews.
• Ignited features bonus content, including character playlists and
discussion questions.
• Corrine Jackson works in marketing and attends many events, conferences and
serves on panels.
PRAISE FOR CORRINE JACKSON’S SENSE THIEVES SERIES
“A taut page-turner… Teens will thrill to the romantic tension of an attraction so destructive
the couple can barely touch.” —VOYA on Pushed
“The characters are so realistic, you can’t help but imagine yourself as one of them. Thrilling
and chilling!” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Pushed
“A star-crossed romance highlights this series opener…Good suspense, imaginative premise.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Touched
Corrine Jackson, originally from New York currently lives in San Francisco. She is the
former editor-in-chief of two literary magazines, Statement (CSU, Los Angeles) and Dash
(CSU, Fullerton). Readers can visit her website at corrinejackson.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media
kteenbooks.com, and
corrinejackson.com
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-7335-2
PRICE: $9.95/$11.95
RIGHTS: World Engl
PAGES: 304 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
San Francisco, CA
SALES HISTORY:
KTeen Trade Paperback:
Pushed
12/13 (978-0-7582-7334-5)
Touched
12/12 (978-0-7582-7333-8)
eBook: 978-1-61773-295-9
OBSESSED
Jo Gibson
Perfectly timed for summer reading, from the master of suspense, Jo
Gibson, comes two heart-stopping novels—stunningly repackaged and
republished at an incredible price—a chilling tale of romantic obsession
where the lover never dies…it kills.
The Crush
Michael Barton is smart, sweet, gorgeous—the total package, which is why some of the girls
have decided to have a little contest. Whoever hooks up with Michael first will be the winner.
There’s just one problem. One of the girls has been harboring a secret crush on Michael for
years. She’ll do anything to be his girlfriend. She’ll beat the competition…to death.
The Crush II
Michael Barton has survived the advances of a psychotic stalker. Now he is free from her
web of lust and lies. But Michael has a surprise waiting for him. His secret admirer is still
out there. Plotting her next move. And if Michael thinks he can escape her this time, he’s
wrong…dead wrong.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• An incredible value! Two full length horror novels in one volume, competitively
priced at $9.95.
• Teen reading skyrockets over the summer: 78% of teens read at least one extra
book per month for personal pleasure, and 38% plan to read nine or more
books during summer break.
• Many publishers are combining and republishing backlist horror novels in
one volume. Recent successes include LJ Smith’s Vampire Diaries, Christopher
Pike’s Thirst and Ellen Schreiber’s Vampire Kisses.
Jo Gibson is the author of teen thriller novels including Slay Bells, My Bloody Valentine
and The Dead Girl. Her books have been described by Library Journal as “involving,
fast-paced, and appropriately chilling.” Originally from the frozen Midwest, she currently
lives in Southern California and is rumored to be the writer of Joanne Fluke’s bestselling
Hannah Swensen culinary mysteries. Readers may find more information at
MurderSheBaked.com.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross marketing with Twisted
(KTeen TP, 7/14) and Afraid
(KTeen TP, 8/14)
• National print and online
media campaign
• Online advertising and outreach to
teen and tween websites
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-238-6
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: US,CAN,OM
PAGES: 384
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 15/16
PACK: 40
Lake Eden, MN
eBook: 978-1-61773-239-3
7/14 (978-1-61773-240-9)
8/14 (978-1-61773-242-3)
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D AFINA KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
TRUTH OR DARE
THE RUMOR CENTRAL SERIES
ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Reshonda Tate Billingsley’s smart, scandal-laden teen series mixes
the best reality TV and gossip shows like TMZ, as Maya Morgan finds
her show creating more drama than she ever imagined.
aya has no problem turning up the heat when she takes her show on the road for
Spring Break in Cancun. On and off camera, the drama with her crew is chart-topping
scandalous. And when a reckless bet Maya makes turns into a full-blown kidnapping crisis,
Maya turns disaster into a major ratings win. But she’d better watch her back, because Evian
is taking advantage of her moment in the spotlight and she just may push Maya out of the
way for good. Maya will have to work all her skills and face some hard truths to save her
credibility—and make sure the best gossip diva wins…
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Inspired by the continued popularity of reality TV shows and celebrity news
programs, Rumor Central showcases rich kids behaving badly…and the
consequences of their actions.
• ReShonda’s books have appeared on the Essence®, Dallas Morning News and
Washington Post bestseller lists.
• ReShonda deals with contemporary teen issues in a realistic yet exciting way,
echoing the best of Ni-Ni Simone.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Mailings and targeted electronic
kteenbooks.com and
reshondatatebillingsley.com
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8957-5
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PRAISE FOR THE RUMOR CENTRAL SERIES
“Sit up and pay attention—Maya Morgan will knock your socks off.”
—Earl Sewell, author of The Keysha Diaries
“Scandal and mouth-dropping entertainment!” —Ni-Ni Simone
“Readers will shake their heads as they enjoy this tale of the young and famous. A lot of fun.”
—RT Book Reviews on Rumor Central
Bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley won the 2012 NAACP Image Award for her
novel, Say Amen Again. Her previous novel, Let the Church Say Amen will be made into
a movie that will be directed by actress Regina King. Her books have appeared on many
national bestseller lists, including: Essence®, The Washington Post and the Dallas Morning
News. In 2011 she was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. ReShonda has been
in the journalism business for more than two decades. She is a five-time winner of the
National Association of Black Journalists Spirit in the Words competition. Visit her online
at reshondatatebillingsley.com.
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near Houston, TX
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina KTeen Trade Paperback:
You Don’t Know Me Like That
10/13 (978-0-7582-8953-7)
Rumor Central
5/13 (978-0-7582-8951-3)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8958-2
THE PERFECT AFFAIR
THE SHADY SISTERS TRILOGY
Lutishia Lovely
Lutishia Lovely, renowned for her scandalous portrayals of church life,
launches a thrilling, sexy new series about a cunning seductress and the
lengths she will go to capture object of her affections.
reelance writer Jacqueline Tate arrives in Los Angeles and soon meets brilliant,
award-winning scientist Randall Atwater, the man she’s come to cover at a conference
on trends and technology. He is everything she’s read about—brainy, witty, handsome,
and cool. And after a week spent with the most fascinating man she’s ever known, there’s
no way she can give him up.
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There’s just one problem: Randall’s wife of twenty years. No matter—men like Randall are
few and far between. Jacqueline knows that with a few bold moves, she can win the man she
loves. But what happens when a love story is not a love story?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Fans of suspense and women’s fiction will find the story’s brazen, unpredictable
heroine refreshing.
• Book club rights for nine of Lutishia’s books have sold to Black Expressions
Book Club as both main and alternate selections.
• Lutishia’s new novel is filled with unexpected twists and a heroine sure to
appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Outreach to African American
book clubs
• Giveaways and promotions on
African American reader review sites
• African American book club outreach
and lutishialovely.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8665-9
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PRAISE FOR LUTISHIA LOVELY
“There’s drama, laughter, and little bit of naughtiness…An exceptional read.”
—Urban Reviews on All Up In My Business
PAGES: 320 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
“Vibrant characters, artful storytelling, and an original voice make Lutishia Lovely worth
every moment.” —Donna Hill
SALES HISTORY:
The Eleventh Commandment
3/13 (978-0-7582-8662-8)
“The action, dialogue and well-crafted characters are so riveting that they’ll make your heart
race in anticipation …” —RT Book Reviews on Heaven Forbid
Lutishia Lovely is the acclaimed author of over a dozen novels. Her debut novel, Sex in the
Sanctuary, began her popular Hallelujah Love series. Lutishia’s novel A Preacher’s Passion
was nominated for the Best African American Fiction Award. Prior to becoming a full-time
author, Ms. Lovely was a radio personality and actress. She lives near Los Angeles, California.
Visit her online at LutishiaLovely.com.
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Temecula, CA (near Los Angeles)
Divine Intervention
10/12 (978-0-7582-6581-4)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8667-3
SURRENDER
Tawny Taylor
From Tawny Taylor, one of the most talented names in erotic
romance and the author of Dark Master and Decadent Master,
comes a scorching new novel of dominance and desire…
bby is ready to agree to anything to stop her brother from going to prison, but Kameron
Maldondo, the owner of MalTech Corporation, is asking for the unexpected. Enthralled
by his commanding brilliance, she agrees to be his assistant, at his beck and call for whatever
he needs—whenever and however he wants. What that means is for him to decide and for
her to submit to. Frightened yet fascinated by what he promises, Abby becomes a willing
captive to his caress, undone by his peerless touch, a quivering submission to an aching
need for complete carnal surrender…
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Tawny Taylor has quickly established herself as one of Aphrodisia’s top
authors, crafting highly sensual, BDSM sex scenes that keep readers enthralled.
• The success of authors like Sylvia Day and E. L. James has brought BDSM into
the mainstream, and readers are hungry for more.
MARKETING PLANS:
Aphrodisia titles
tawnytaylor.com
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9030-4
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
PRAISE FOR TAWNY TAYLOR
“Scorching hot…a heady mix of BDSM and thrills combined with the dark world of
vampires.” —RT Book Reviews on Dangerous Master
“Delicious taboo sex and intrigue…irresistible!” —Eden Bradley on Darkest Fire
“Absolutely delicious!” —Kate Douglas on Dark Master
Tawny Taylor is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of erotic romances.
Her first novel, Tempting Fate, was published to high acclaim in 2004 and received an RT
Reviewer’s Choice Award nomination. She currently lives with her family outside of Detroit,
MI. More information is available at TawnyTaylor.com.
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Detroit, MI
SALES HISTORY:
Darkest Desire
9/12 (978-0-7582-6566-1)
Dangerous Master
11/11 (978-0-7582-6565-4)
Darkest Fire
4/11(978-0-7582-4696-7)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9031-1
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A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK R EPACKAGE R EISSUE
SIMPLY SINFUL
THE HOUSE OF PLEASURE SERIES
Kate Pearce
Kate Pearce, one of the biggest names in erotica, turns up the heat as she
returns to Regency England with her successful Regency London-set
House of Pleasure series that will be sure to draw in both loyal and new
fans alike.
A Wicked Proposition…
Forced to wed at a young age, Abigail Beecham is tired of living in a sexless marriage. She
longs to succumb to the delicious pleasures of pure carnal lust that she has only read about.
And if her husband can’t satisfy her erotic needs, she’s ready to find a man who can…
A Wild Past…
Peter Howard is accustomed to unusual sexual requests. His ten years as a slave in a Turkish
brothel left him skilled in sensual delights. But there is little that actually arouses him—until
he meets Abigail. Now he longs to tease and torment her until she cries out with pleasure.
Maybe then he’ll finally experience that exquisite feeling of bliss he so desperately desires…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The repackaging and republications of Simply Sexual and Simply Sensual,
the first two books in the House of Pleasure series, will bring the books to the
attention of readers who might have missed them the first time around.
• Includes excerpts for The Sinners Club (Aphrodisia TP, 1/14) and Tempting a
Sinner (Aphrodisia TP, 8/14) which are the first books in Pearce’s new spin-off
series, The Sinners Club.
• Fans of historical romance—particularly fans of sizzling erotic fiction by
Noelle Mack and Sharon Page—will enjoy Kate Pearce’s sexy series.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross marketing with Simply
Sexual (Aphrodisia TP, 5/14) and
Tempting a Sinner (Aphrodisia
TP, 8/14)
Aphrodisia titles
katepearce.com
CATEGORY:
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-418-2
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
PRAISE FOR SIMPLY SEXUAL
"This book has something for everyone: hot sex scenes, a sexy hero with a tragic past,
a smart and compassionate heroine, intrigue, danger and Regency London at its most
decadent!" —RT Book Reviews 4 stars
“Simply Sexual by Kate Pearce is one of the most arousing and enigmatic historical novels
I have read this year.” —Romance Junkies
“Intelligent characters, complex emotions and a plot that engaged my emotions to a rare
high. Very highly recommended.” —Two Lips Reviews
San Ramon, CA
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
11/08 (978-0-7582-2355-5)
SALES HISTORY:
Simply Scandalous
1/13 (978-0-7582-6947-8)
Simply Voracious
8/12 (978-0-7582-6946-1)
eBook: 978-0-7582-4186-3
Passion, Simply Voracious and Raw Desire. She is the winner of the 2011 RT Book
Reviews’ Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance. She lives with her family
in San Ramon, California. Visit her at katepearce.com.
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© Investigation Discovery
THE KILLING KIND
M. William Phelps
National bestselling and award-winning author M. William Phelps—star of Investigation
Discovery’s smash-hit TV series Dark Minds—proves himself the master of real-life thrillers
in this shocking narrative about a horrific Southern serial killer who taints the media and
his victims’ families through his outrageous letters to newspapers.
anny Hembree was sentenced to death in the 2009 killing of 17 year old Heather Catterton of Gastonia, NC, and pled guilty to the
murder of 29 year old Randi Saldana, also of Gastonia. Hembree has confessed to the murders of two other women and is on death row
at Central Prison in Raleigh, NC. He wrote a letter to a local newspaper, boasting of his “life of leisure” behind bars and taunting authorities,
“Kill me if you can, suckers! Ha ha!”
D
Phelps recounts a chilling tale of a killer who knew his victims – even had intimate relationships with them. He explores the victims’ lives and
the impact their murders had on their loved ones. Through his correspondence with the killer, he reveals a cold hearted monster without
remorse. The case remains in the media spotlight as authorities continue to follow clues connecting Hembree with additional murders.
PRAISE FOR M. WILLIAM PHELPS
“Riveting” —New York Post
“Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” —Allison Brennan on Too Young to Kill
“Phelps’ writing reads like a mystery novel.” —Suspense Magazine
“M. William Phelps dares to tread where few others will: into the mind of a killer.” —TV Rage on Bad Girls
“Award winning author Phelps goes into lustrous and painstaking detail, bringing all the players vividly to life.” —Crime Magazine
“One of our most engaging crime journalists.” —Katherine Ramsland
“The best true-crime writer to come along in years…and the future of the genre.” —Gregg Olsen, New York Times bestselling author
Crime expert, lecturer and investigative journalist M. William Phelps is the author of nineteen nonfiction books. Winner of the New England
Book Festival Award for I’ll Be Watching You, Phelps is the star of the popular Investigation Discovery TV series Dark Minds. Radio America
calls him “the nation’s leading authority on the mind of the female murderer.” Touched by tragedy himself, due to the unsolved murder of his
sister-in-law, Phelps is able to enter the hearts and minds of his subjects like no one else. He lives in a small Connecticut farming community.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Season three of Dark Minds starring M. William
Phelps—which debuted in 2012 and recieved the
channel’s highest ratings ever—will premiere
on the Investigation Discovery in March 2014.
• Hailed as “the next Ann Rule,” Phelps is a widely
known master of true-crime, with an uncanny ability
to uncover the truth in the cases he investigates.
• Death Trap was named one of the year’s best ten
books, winning the Editor’s Choice Award given
by True Crime Book Reviews.
• Includes 16 pages of dramatic photos.
• The Hembree case has generated attention from ABC
News, Huffington Post, The Charlotte Observer, and
local media throughout North and South Carolina.
CATEGORY: True Crime
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-445-8
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 400
TRIM: 6 x 9
SPINE SIZE: 1 5/16
PACK: 24
MARKETING PLANS:
• National online advertising campaign,
including InvestigationDiscovery.com
• National TV, radio, and print interview campaign
• Off the book page features
• Targeted local media attention in North
and South Carolina
• Radio station on-air giveaways
• Blog campaign
mwilliamphelps.com
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Rural Connecticut
SALES HISTORY:
Never See Them Again
3/12 (978-07582-7338-3)
eBook: 978-1-61773-528-8
A CATERED FOURTH OF JULY
A MYSTERY WITH RECIPES!
Isis Crawford
The newest in Isis Crawford’s “fun…well plotted” cozy mystery series
(Publishers Weekly), featuring sisters Bernie and Libby Simmons,
is a delicious mix of catering, cooking, and crime in the bestselling
tradition of Joanne Fluke and Diane Mott Davidson.
igh noon on July Fourth in the quiet town of Longley, New York, and it’s got to be one
hundred degrees. Thankfully, sisters Bernie and Libby are setting up their yummy
catering out of the sun in the gazebo for a Revolutionary War reenactment.
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Soon, the fake battle is over—but the blood on notorious town playboy Jack Devlin is very
real. When town councilman and resident loudmouth Rick Evans fingers Bernie’s beau as
the killer, Bernie and Libby will need to work fast to clear his name. The simmering killer is
still out there, armed and taking shots, and unless the sisters quickly get to the bottom of
this patriotic pre-meditation…their goose may be cooked!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A Catered Fourth of July will appeal to readers of food-related mysteries by
Joanne Fluke, Diane Mott Davidson, and G.A. McKevett.
• Readers love series with continuing characters, and Crawford’s culinary
mystery series has built an audience of devoted readers.
• Includes delicious recipes featured in the book.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Outreach to mystery stores
and websites
• Feature in bi-monthly Serious
Sleuthing cozy eNewsletter
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-7491-5
PRICE: $24.00/$26.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PRAISE FOR ISIS CRAWFORD AND HER MOUTHWATERING MYSTERIES!
“Cozy fans will appreciate the zany characters, witty dialogue and puzzling plot.”
—Publishers Weekly on A Catered St. Patrick’s Day
“Fans of Diane Mott Davidson and Joanne Fluke will enjoy the investigative and culinary
antics of the nosey sisters.” —Library Journal on A Catered Birthday Party
“Fans who love culinary mysteries are going to gain pounds after reading this delicious
who-done-it.” —I Love a Mystery on A Catered Murder
“This fun and entertaining novel combines a cleverly plotted mystery with mouthwatering
descriptions of sweet confections all wrapped up in the wonderful interactions between the
sisters and their father.” —RT Book Reviews on A Catered Valentine’s Day
Isis Crawford was born in Egypt, and raised in the United States. She combines her
passions of food, travel and writing by running a catering service, penning numerous
travel-related articles and writing her critically acclaimed, Bernie and Libby culinary
mysteries. Among those books are: A Catered Christmas, A Catered Halloween and
A Catered Murder. She and her family live in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
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SPINE SIZE: 1 • PACK: 40
Hasting-on-Hudson, NY
SALES HISTORY:
A Catered Christmas Cookie Exchange
11/13 (978-0-7582-7489-2)
A Catered St. Patrick’s Day
2/12 (978-0-7582-4740-7)
A Catered Thanksgiving
11/10 (978-0-7582-4738-4)
eBook: 978-1-61773-298-0
MURDER ON
THE MEDITERRANEAN
THE CAPUCINE CULINARY MYSTERY SERIES
Alexander Campion
With “a uniquely blended mix of ‘hooks’ that will appeal to a wide variety
of mystery lovers” (Booklist), the newest in Alexander Campion’s
Capucine Culinary series stylish, appealing novel set against a beautiful
Mediterranean backdrop.
scaping the demands of Paris police work, Commissaire Capucine Le Tellier embarks
on a well-deserved Mediterranean cruise. But in the midst of her voyage, Natalie, the
yacht’s cook, is lost overboard. A sudden squall is the assumed cause. But once a bullet hole
is discovered in her jacket, the onboard bonhomie suffers accordingly. When a shell casing
is uncovered that matches the gun Capucine is authorized to carry, the hardworking
detective finds herself the prime suspect.
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As the motives become murkier, the gifted Commissaire will need to harness all her powers
of deduction to get to the bottom of the mystery—before she ends up at the bottom of the sea.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Death of a Chef, the fourth book in the Capucine Culinary Mystery series,
comes out in trade paperback in June 2014 and will include a tease for
this book.
• Alexander Campion maintains an excellent web site, which includes original
recipes related to the series.
• The success of Cara Black’s Aimee Leduc series proves the appeal of a
French setting.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Promotion in bimonthly Serious
• Mailing to cozy mystery book clubs
and alexandercampion.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-6883-9
PRICE: $24.00/$26.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/8
PRAISE FOR ALEXANDER CAMPION AND THE CAPUCINE CULINARY MYSTERIES
“Francophiles loves this series for its Parisian setting and police detective Capucine’s
culinary cases.” —Library Journal
“Delectable….sure to please the most discriminating palates.”
—Publishers Weekly on Killer Critique
“This intelligent series…will appeal to a diversity of readers. Devotees of G.M. Malliet and
Charles Todd will especially enjoy this different and delicious series.”
—Booklist on Killer Critique
“Campion’s novel is full of the charm of French culture and language.”
—RT Book Reviews on Death of a Chef
Alexander Campion is the author of Grave Gourmet and Crime Fraiche. A native New
Yorker and currently a resident of Toronto, until recently Alexander Campion lived his whole
adult life in Paris as an in-house investment banker for Hachette’s parent company, and as
a food critic specializing in haute cuisine. In addition to the French press, he has published
articles on the French restaurant scene in a number of American magazines. Visit him at
alexandercampion.com.
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PACK: 32
Toronto, Canada
SALES HISTORY:
Death of a Chef
7/13 (978-0-7582-6881-5)
Killer Critique
7/12 (978-0-7582-6879-2)
eBook: 978-1-61773-319-2
THE BEACH QUILT
Holly Chamberlin
Holly Chamberlin, bestselling author of The Summer Everything
Changed and One Week in December sweeps readers away to the
beaches of Maine in a thoughtful, compelling novel that explores
the issue of teen pregnancy and family secrets.
veryone in the small town of Yorktide, Maine knows and admires sixteen-year-old Sarah
Bauer. Which is why it is such a surprise when she reveals that she is pregnant by her
boyfriend, Justin. It’s only when the initial shock has worn off and Sarah, with the support of
her parents, has decided to keep the baby that trouble really begins.
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Everyone Sarah knows is in some ways affected by her situation—including her hardworking
parents, her younger sister, who is nursing a secret of her own, and her best friend. Over the
course of an eventful summer, Sarah’s life will change radically as she learns—along with
her family and community—how to embrace the challenges ahead.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Beach-themed women’s fiction always has strong appeal.
• The Beach Quilt continues Holly’s “summer” novels set in Maine—just as New
York Times bestselling author Elin Hildebrand debuts with a new “summer”
novel set in Nantucket each year.
• Women’s fiction is a category especially appealing to book club readers and
Holly’s latest novel, with its theme of mothers/daughters, as well as teenage
pregnancy, is perfect for book clubs.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Online outreach to reading
groups, book clubs, and women’s
fiction websites
• Online book club outreach,
contests, and promotions
• Feature title in the monthly
Romance eNewsletter
and hollychamberlin.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
PRAISE FOR HOLLY CHAMBERLIN
“Chamberlin is pitch-perfect in her depiction of Rosie and Meg struggling to grow up, love,
and forgive themselves and each other. A thoughtful social commentary and tender narration
of friendship and loyalty.” —Publishers Weekly on Last Summer
“Nostalgia over real-life friendships lost and regained pulls readers into the story.”
—USA Today on Summer Friends
“A great summer read.” —Fresh Fiction on Summer Friends
“A well written and fascinating story.” —Romance Reviews Today on The Friends We Keep
Holly Chamberlin, born and raised in New York City, now lives with her husband in
Portland, Maine. She is the author of many popular novels, including: The Summer
Everything Changed, Tuscan Holiday and One Week in December. Readers may visit
her website at hollychamberlin.com.
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ISBN13: 978-0-7582-7536-3
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
Portland, ME
SALES HISTORY:
The Summer Everything Changed
7/13 (978-0-7582-7534-9)
Last Summer
7/12 (978-0-7582-3508-4)
eBook: 978-0-7582-7537-0
CLOSE TO THE BROKEN HEARTED
Michael Hiebert
Invoking the tradition of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Michael
Hiebert’s poignant, riveting new literary suspense novel captures the
strength wrought by heartache and lost innocence—and the transformative
power of forgiveness, whenever it comes…
eah Teal is a mother of two and the only detective in the small town of Alvin, Alabama.
And lately, things have been busier than usual. Sylvie Carson, twenty-two year old mother
of a baby girl, has emotional problems stemming back to childhood, when her baby brother
was shot by a man named Preacher Eli. Now the old preacher is out of prison, and Sylvie is
convinced the man’s stalking her.
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At first, Leah dismisses Sylvie’s concerns, but soon starts to wonder if she’s really in danger.
As the situation grows to a shocking climax, Leah must confront her own past in a gripping
story of justice and redemption.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Michael Hiebert’s newest novel will appeal to fans of literary suspense, and will
also appeal to fans of John Hart (St.Martin’s), Gillian Flynn (Crown) and Jenna
McMahon (William Morrow).
• Michael Hiebert is the two-time winner of the prestigious Surrey International
Writer’s Conference Storyteller’s Award.
• Dream With Little Angels was a selection of the Mystery Guild, Doubleday,
Literary Guild, and BOMC2 book clubs, and audio rights were sold to Blackstone.
PRAISE FOR DREAM WITH LITTLE ANGELS
“There’s something mesmerizing about Hiebert’s storytelling voice, low-pitched and lightly
musical.” —The New York Times Book Review
“A moving achievement...psychological insight and restrained lyricism combine to create a
coming-of-age tale as devastating as it is indelible.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“Readers who enjoy literary fiction depicting small-town life in the tradition of Harper Lee’s
To Kill a Mockingbird may want to try Hiebert’s debut.” —Library Journal
“Hiebert’s debut delivers…a breathless, will-they-get-there-in-time affair, with a heartbreaking
resolution.” —Mystery Scene
Michael Hiebert is a two-time winner of the prestigious Surrey International Writer’s
Conference Storyteller’s Award and has been published in The Best American Mystery
Series, edited by Joyce Carol Oates. His first novel, Dream with Little Angels was published
to much critical acclaim. Michael was born and raised and still lives in British Columbia,
Canada. Visit him at michaelhiebert.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Featured in the Kensington
mystery eNewsletter
• Feature on michaelhiebert.com,
and on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9426-5
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
SALES HISTORY:
Dream With Little Angels
7/13 (978-0-7582-8575-1)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9427-2
A CHANGE IN ALTITUDE
Cindy Myers
Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountains, Colorado Book
Award-winning author Cindy Myers combines small-town charm
with a poignant storyline perfect for fans of warmhearted fiction
by Kristin Hannah and Robyn Carr.
ith local Maggie Stevens’ baby on the way—plus her wedding to Jameso Clark in the
works—spring in Eureka promises to be a time of new beginnings. Lucille, the mayor,
has wooed a movie producer to Eureka, and as if that weren’t enough, the bogus Lucky Lady
mine the town partially sold turns out to really have gold in it—and possibly a ghost to boot.
But with each silver lining, there seems to be a cloud…
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Lucille is struggling to protect her town’s financial future and wrangle back control of Lucky
Lady. Meanwhile, Jameso’s wayward sister, Sharon, arrives to escape a troubled marriage.
Can Eureka’s residents find the courage to stand up to ghosts of all kinds in time to welcome
their newest addition?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The View From Here won the 2013 Colorado Book Award in the genre
fiction category.
• Cindy Myers will appear in Secret Santa, the November 2013 holiday anthology
headlined by Fern Michaels, which will introduce her to many new readers.
• This is the third book featuring the small town of Eureka, Colorado a fresh
setting for women’s fiction.
• The author is an active member of multiple writing organizations, both local
and national, as well as an active blogger and speaker.
PRAISE FOR THE VIEW FROM HERE
“Cindy Myers strikes gold with this warm-hearted novel about friendship, family, and second
chances.” —Deborah Smith, New York Times bestselling author
“I loved this novel! It shines like a jewel…like solid gold.”
—Pamela Morsi, USA Today bestselling author
“This novel is definitely one to add to your keeper shelf.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars
“Myers has found an ideal setting in this goldmining backwater.” —Publishers Weekly
Award winning author Cindy Myers novel, The View from Here won the 2013 Colorado
Book Award in genre fiction. Former president of San Antonio Romance Authors, Cindy is a
member of RWA, Novelists Inc., and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. She and her husband
and their two dogs live in the mountains Southwest of Denver. Readers can visit her website
at cindimyers.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Feature in the Kensington
Fiction eNewsletter
and cindimyers.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9484-5
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Bailey, CO (near Denver)
SALES HISTORY:
Mountain Between Us
11/13 (978-0-7582-7742-8)
The View From Here
12/12 (978-0-7582-7740-4)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9485-2
A SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT
THE HATTIE DAVISH MYSTERY SERIES
Anna Loan-Wilsey
Sure to appeal to armchair travelers and brilliantly evoking the Victorian
setting beloved by fans of Anne Perry and Carol Carr, Anna Loan Wilsey’s
third Hattie Davish sees the traveling secretary and dilettante detective
investigating the death of one of Newport’s most eminent citizens.
attie Davish welcomes the opportunity of a working vacation in Newport, and perhaps
even a summer romance. But her hopes for relaxation are dashed when she learns that
members of the local labor unions are at odds with Newport’s gentry. Amidst flaring tensions,
an explosion rocks the wharf. In the ensuing turmoil, Mr. Harland Whitwell is found stabbed
to death, his hands clutching a strike pamphlet.
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All signs point to a vengeful union member bent on taking down the aristocracy, but Hattie
finds a few skeletons in the closets of the impeccable Whitwell mansion. As she strikes down
the whispers spilling out of Newport’s rumor mill, she’ll uncover a truth more scandalous
than anyone imagined—and a killer with a rapacious sense of entitlement…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Each Hattie Davish Mystery is set in a historic town and popular tourist
destination, each story drawing on the unique character and history of the
real place.
• The Hattie Davish mysteries capture a world, in time and place, that will
appeal to the same audiences as those reading Victoria Thompson (Berkley
Prime Crime), and Deanna Raybourn (Mira).
MARKETING PLANS:
media campaign
• Advertising/outreach to
mystery reader sites
• Feature title in the
bimonthly Kensington
Mystery/Thriller eNewsletter
and annaloanwilsey.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-7638-4
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PRAISE FOR A LACK OF TEMPERANCE
“Ms. Loan-Wilsey writes with vivid imagery that immediately brings to life the late nineteenth
century in this engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable tale. Miss Hattie Davish is a force to be
reckoned with, and I’m eagerly awaiting more of her adventures.” —Kate Kingsbury
“Fans of historical mysteries should be delighted…Davish is an intriguing character, clever
but proper, and the eccentrics who give the mystery its fevered piquancy are well-fleshed out
and reflective of the period.” —Mystery Scene
“Delightful…cozy fans will eagerly await Hattie’s next adventure.” —Publishers Weekly
“This historical cozy debut showcases the author’s superb research. Readers will be
fascinated…this is a warm beginning.” —Library Journal
As a librarian and information specialist, Anna Loan-Wilsey tracks down information every
day that helps to solve mysteries. Eureka Springs is one of her favorite getaway spots. Her
first Hattie Davish mystery was A Lack of Temperance. Anna Loan-Wilsey earned her B.A. at
Wells College and had several poems published in their literary magazine, The Chronicle.
Visit her at annaloanwilsey.com.
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Nevada, IO
SALES HISTORY:
Anything But Civil
10/13 (978-0-7582-7636-0)
A Lack of Temperance
10/12 (978-0-7582-7634-6)
eBook: 978-0-7582-7639-1
AWKWARDLY EVER AFTER
THE SMITH HIGH SERIES
Marni Bates
Ready to break out with her upcoming made-for-TV Disney® movie,
Marni Bates continues the over-the-top adventure begun in Awkward
in this fourth book of her witty, smart Smith High YA series.
t’s prom season at Smith High School and love is in the air…for some people. Melanie
Morris knows she shouldn’t keep flirting with her best friend’s brother even though the
last thing she feels is “sisterly” around the cute soon-to-be freshman.
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Isobel Peters accepts the fact that she’s a huge geek, but she never expected renowned
player, Spencer King, would want to get his hands on…her reputation. What begins as a
bargain could turn into something real—or a Notable disaster!
Corey O’Neal is dating the boy of his dreams, rock star Timothy Goff. But now swarms
of protesters want them both banned from prom. And as the big night looms, finding
happily-ever-after is turning out to be a lot harder than it sounds, for everyone…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Marni Bates participates in events and conventions year-round including The
Los Angeles Teen Book Fest, RWA, Vegas Valley Book Festival, West Hollywood
Book Fair, LA Teen Author Reading Night and SCIBA.
• Invisible (KTeen TP, 7/13) was the Book Club Pick at both Seventeen and Girls
Life in July 2013.
• Awkward is under contract to be made into an original Disney® TV movie.
MARKETING PLANS:
and marnibates.com
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9516-3
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PRAISE FOR MARNI BATES
“From scandalous stories, to hush-hush flirtationships, to a few doses of drama, Invisible
has just the right mix of all our fave genres—perfect if you're looking for a fun summer
beach read! —Seventeen Magazine on Invisible
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Ashland, OR
“Ever wonder what it’s like to go from being the shy girl who no one notices, to basically a
celeb? Invisible by Marni Bates will put those thoughts to rest.” —Girls Life on Invisible
Awkward, 1/12 (978-0-7582-6937-9)
“[Bates keeps] the wit dialed up to 11 in a comedy of errors. Constant quips about school,
life and current situations will delight readers.” —Kirkus Reviews on Invisible
“Bates’ latest is doozy. Her leading lady is the quintessential awkward teen, eager to find her
place in life. Readers will follow her willingly as she moves from one disaster to another. Give
this one a try.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Invisible
Marni Bates’ autobiography, Marni, was published in the anthology Louder Than Words
and was included on the New York Public Library Stuff for the Teen Age 2010 list. She’s the
author of Awkward, Decked with Holly, Invisible, and Notable. Awkward was optioned by
The Disney® Channel to be made into a television movie. Visit her website at marnibates.com.
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SALES HISTORY:
KTeen YA Trade Paperback:
Notable, 11/13 (978-0-7582-6939-3)
Invisible, 7/13 (978-0-7582-6938-6)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9517-0
TWISTED
Jo Gibson
Perfectly timed for summer reading, from the master of suspense, Jo
Gibson, comes three heart-stopping novels—stunningly repackaged and
republished at an incredible price—a chilling tale of romantic obsession
where the lover never dies...it kills.
My Bloody Valentine
Everyone at Hamilton High is excited about the big Valentine’s Day dance. Six girls are
competing to be Queen of Hearts. Unfortunately, someone is taking aim at the contestants—
and it’s not Cupid…
The Seance
There’s nothing like a killer party on Halloween—especially when it’s, in a secluded lodge
in the woods. But when Jennifer Larkin’s friends insist on holding a seance—in spite of the
warnings of a local psychic—it’s anything but a game…
Slay Bells
The new Crossroads Mall is the place to shop this Christmas. So when a snowstorm traps
Diana Connelly and her friends inside, they don’t even mind staying the night. Until the accidents
start to happen. And Diana’s friends begin to die. ‘Tis the season…to be murdered.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross marketing with Obsessed
(KTeen TP, 6/14) and Afraid
(KTeen TP, 8/14)
media campaign
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-240-9
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• An incredible value! Three full length horror novels in one volume,
competitively priced at $9.95.
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: US,CAN,OM
PAGES: 544
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 5/16
PACK: 32
Lake Eden, MN
eBook: 978-1-61773-241-6
MurderSheBaked.com.
6/14 (978-1-61773-238-6)
8/14 (978-1-61773-242-3)
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RICH GIRL PROBLEMS
Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker
From award-winning and Essence® bestselling author Tu-Shonda L.
Whitaker—known for her hot contemporary stories with an urban
edge—comes a smart and sexy tale about a group of women and their
scandalous escapades—sure to appeal to fans of Kiki Swinson and
Niobia Bryant.
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tep into the world of cable TV’s hit reality show and meet new bride and new mother
Milan, who finally has everything she’s ever dreamed of. Problem is her perfect life
doesn’t work for TV. What will she do when the producer threatens to fire her? Editor-in-chief
Chaunci isn’t feeling the fame and the last thing she needs is to share the spotlight with her
worst enemy, newcomer Journee. Socialite Journee expected her eighty-two-year-old husband
to only live four days past their wedding night, but it’s been four years. And just when it seems
that he’s ready to meet his maker, his son—Journee’s ex-lover—shows up. Hair care mogul
Vera is struggling with her failing marriage and the last thing she needs is her drug-addicted
mother to further ruin her life or her image. Jaise is finally standing by her man. But will
she live the life she thinks or will it cost her everything?
MARKETING PLANS:
• National online advertising
and tushonda.com
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker is a boldface name in women’s fiction known for
delivering hot, contemporary stories with an urban edge, similar to Niobia
Bryant, Vickie Stringer, and Tracy Brown.
• Dafina has acquired mass market paperback rights to The Ex Factor (Dafina
MM, 4/13) and Millionaire Wives Club (Dafina MM, 8/13) to set the stage
for this trade paperback release.
• Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker appeared on the Essence® bestseller list and
was awarded the Ella Baker and W.E.B. Du Bois International Award for
fiction writing.
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8375-7
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
Newark, NJ
eBook: 978-0-7582-8377-1
PRAISE FOR TU-SHONDA L. WHITAKER
“The Ex Factor is the perfect blend of drama, sensuality, and comedy. Tu-Shonda Whitaker
will definitely have readers begging for more.” —Urban Reviews
“A literary journey filled with passionate sex, to-die-for love, traitorous adultery, bitter
jealousy, and the challenges of loving one’s self.” —Keisha Ervin on The Ex Factor
Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker is the Essence® bestselling author of Money Never Sleeps,
Millionaire Wives Club, and The Ex Factor. She received the Ella Baker and W.E.B. Dubois
International Award for fiction writing. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and their
children. Readers can visit her website at tushonda.com.
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DEEPLY IN YOU
THE WICKED DUKES SERIES
Sharon Page
In the first in her new Wicked Dukes series, USA Today bestselling
author Sharon Page combines the perennially popular English Regency
setting with her trademark high level of heat and daring sexuality.
nxious to save her brother from debtor’s prison, Helena Winsome agrees to find proof
that the Duke of Greybrooke is a traitor. Well aware of his wicked ways, she takes on the
guise of a demure governess. But his smoldering sensuality overwhelms her—as does his
vow to make her his lover, a scandalous promise that leaves her weak with desire…
A
Darkly handsome and powerfully seductive, the Duke of Greybrooke is a man of deep
passion. When the lovely Miss Helena Winsome turns down an offer to become his mistress,
Grey takes on the challenge. He’ll expose Helena to the erotic thrill of carnal pleasure and
tease her senses until all she can do is beg for more…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• First in a new series!
• Romance fans with paranormal fatigue will enjoy this fresh, erotic new series.
• Sharon Page has gained an extensive audience since the 2009 release
of The Club (Berkley) which hit the Barnes & Noble and USA Today.
bestseller lists.
• Sharon is a two-time consecutive winner of the National Readers’ Choice
Award and has twice received the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award.
• Sharon’s titles have been translated into four languages.
PRAISE FOR SHARON PAGE
“Scorching love scenes to make you sweat and an intriguing plot to hold it all together.”
—Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author
“Wickedly sensual and exquisitely drawn. Historical erotic romance doesn’t get any better
than this.” —Kate Douglas, author of Wolf Tales
MARKETING PLANS:
Aphrodisia titles
and sharonpage.com
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-092-4
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Ottawa, Canada
SALES HISTORY:
Blood Fire
11/12 (978-0-7582-7829-6)
Blood Secret
4/12 (978-0-7582-5095-7)
eBook: 978-1-61773-093-1
“Sinfully delicious.” —Sunny, New York Times bestselling author
Sharon Page is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 11 titles of erotic and
sensual erotic romance. She is a two-time consecutive winner of the National Readers’
Choice Award and has twice received the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award. She
lives with her family in Ottawa, Canada. Readers can visit her website at sharonpage.com.
11/13 (978-0-7582-7831-9)
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H OLLOWAY H OUSE C LASSICS T RADE P APERBACK
STREET PLAYERS
Donald Goines
A timeless, page-turning, bullet-riddled tale, available in trade
paperback for the first time, from the prolific and acclaimed author
haited as “the GodFather of block pulp fiction” (salon.com) and
was “the voice of the ghetto itself” (The Village Voice).
ith ice in his veins and a stable of women to keep his money rolls thick and plenty,
Earl the Black Pearl has every intention of staying at the top of the brutal empire he
created. But when someone starts picking off his crew, all hell is about to break loose—
because Earl isn’t letting anyone threaten what’s he’s worked so hard to build. With the
streets about to blow up into a violent free-for-all, Earl knows what he has to do—get
the enemy or die trying…
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MARKETING PLANS:
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9463-0
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• According to Publishers Weekly, “Goines may be the bestselling black author
to date, with sales of more that 10 million copies of his 16 novels over the
twenty-five years since they were first published.”
• Fans of fast-paced, gritty tales from Ashley & JaQuavis, Wahida Clark, and
Kiki Swinson will love Donald Goines’s books.
• With his distinct, edgy voice and rough characters, Goines was able to capture
the true “black experience” for his generation. But even today, his tales of
sordid street life ring true.
• Major hip hop artists like 50 Cent, Nas and Jay–Z all credit Donald Goines’
novels as influences in their music career, and he remains a legend in
urban fiction.
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
PRAISE FOR DONALD GOINES
“He lived by the code of the streets and his books vividly recreated the street jungle and its
predators.” —New Jersey Voice
Kenyatta’s Escape
5/13 (978-0-7582-8744-1)
”Donald Goines has become, decades after his death, one of the most influential African
American authors in the African-American literary canon.” —Thumpers Corner
“One of hip-hop’s greatest inspirations.”—The Source magazine
Donald Goines was born in Detroit, Michigan. He joined the U.S. Air Force instead of going
into his family’s dry cleaning business. Following his service, he entered into a life of drug
addiction and crime. He received seven prison sentences, serving a total of over six years.
While he was in prison, Goines wrote his first two novels, Dopefiend: The Story of a Black
Junkie and Whoreson: The Story of a Ghetto Pimp. Goines was shot to death in 1974.
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RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 256
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 5/8
PACK: 56
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Holloway House Classics Mass Market
1/08 (978-0-87067-844-4)
SALES HISTORY:
Holloway House Classics
Trade Paperback:
Kenyatta’s Last Hit
9/13 (978-0-7582-9029-8)
MURDER IN RETRIBUTION
THE NEW SCOTLAND YARD MYSTERY SERIES
Anne Cleeland
In the second book in Anne Cleeland’s engaging and original new
mystery series, with the sophistication and English setting of Elizabeth
George’s mysteries, two of Scotland Yard’s most gifted detectives
navigate the darkest corners of London to solve a murder that will blur
every line between right and wrong…
espite their investigative prowess, Chief Inspector Michael Sinclair, Lord Acton, and
rookie detective Kathleen Doyle stir more than a few feathers at CID Headquarters when
their relationship comes to light. But office politics quickly become trivial when a rash of
underworld murders shatters London’s normally austere façade.
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As the body count climbs, Doyle uncovers a seedy world where fractious members of the
Russian mafia and an Irish terrorist group are fighting for control of a lucrative underground
business. But their crooked deals and volleying acts of revenge are almost too much for
Scotland Yard to keep up with, and as Doyle and Acton fight not to become the next victims,
they’ll find that the truth may be best left unspoken, and retribution may be best left to fate…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the second book in the series which takes place in the popular setting of
Scotland Yard.
• Cleeland creates fabulous chemistry between the working-class Irish Doyle and
the highly eligible and elegant British peer, Acton.
• This series will appeal to fans of Elizabeth George and Deborah Crombie who,
like Cleeland, are American authors who explore London’s gritty underbelly.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Featured in the Kensington
Mystery eNewsletter
• Feature on mystery reader sites
and kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8797-7
PRICE: $24.00/$26.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 6 x 9
PRAISE FOR MURDER IN THRALL
“Thrilling…will keep you guessing until the very last page.”
—Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author of Murder in Chelsea
“An unexpected villain and an atypical protagonist lull the reader into the startling and
eerie conclusion of this fascinating first in a series.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
“Cleeland has a smooth way of dialogue and many of her characters’ conversations play like
subtle games of reason and wit.” —The Daily Pilot
Anne Cleeland, a member of the California State Bar, has worked as a research attorney for
both federal and state court judges and is a guest lecturer at the University of California,
Irvine and Cal State Fullerton. She also writes historical fiction set in the Regency period,
contemporary romantic suspense, and the occasional inspirational novel. A member of the
Romance Writers of America and the Historical Novel Society, she lives on Newport Beach,
California and has four children.
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SPINE SIZE: 1 3/16
PACK: 32
Newport Beach, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Murder in Thrall
8/13 (978-0-7582-8791-5)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8799-1
TEXAS TRUE
Photo credit: Sigrid Estrada
THE TYLERS OF TEXAS SERIES
Janet Dailey
New York Times bestselling author Janet Dailey—one of the most prolific and successful
writers of her time—writes about the rugged all-American Western heroes that made
her a superstar in this hot new series about three unforgettable ranching brothers, their
sprawling Texas ranch, and the women who finally claim them.
e’s the one who got away. The cowboy who claimed her heart before taking off on a tour of duty, planning never to return. But Beau is
back, and Natalie Haskell feels defenseless against the powerful pull of the brawny soldier. Especially when she finds herself suddenly
widowed and needing the shelter of his strong arms.
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Natalie is the real reason Beau’s staying on at the ranch, despite rumors that he’s finally ready to take on his late father’s bequest. Because
something in Beau has stirred to life again—something he believed his painful past had destroyed. And not even wild horses can keep him
from the woman he still loves. Not even an accusation of murder…
PRAISE FOR JANET DAILEY AND HER NOVELS
“Janet Dailey writes a captivating story like no other.” —Romance Junkies on Bannon Brothers: Triumph
“Dailey confirms her place as a top mega-seller.” —Kirkus Reviews
“She moves her story ahead so purposefully and dramatically…readers will be glad they’ve gone along for the ride.”
—Chicago Sun-Times on Heiress
“Dailey ratchets up the tension in her final book in the Bannon Brothers trilogy. Her characters are believable and well motivated, and the
relationships among various members of the television station staff crackle with intensity. The media silence about the homicides is difficult
to accept at first, but Dailey’s skilled storytelling pulls the reader in nonetheless.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 stars for Bannon Brothers: Triumph
“Fans of the prolific Dailey will be pleased.” —Booklist on Bannon Brothers: Triumph
“A good mystery with two hot characters with great chemistry to spice up your summer night.”
—Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Bannon Brothers: Triumph
“Triumph is a good crime solving story with just enough twists and turns to keep you turning pages. And candidly will have the armchair
investigator playing along and bemoaning their incorrect guesses. Just plain fun–good beach read.” —NOR Reviews
Janet Dailey is a legend in publishing—she has written more than 100 novels and become one of the top-selling female authors in the
world, with 325 million copies of her books sold in nineteen languages in ninety-eight countries. Her titles include: Always with Love,
Bannon Brothers: Honor, and Bannon Brothers: Trust. She lives in Branson, Missouri.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• For the legions of fans who have made her one
of the most successful romance authors of all-time,
a new Janet Dailey book is an event to savor.
• Janet Dailey is a New York Times bestselling
author with instant name recognition and a
built-in fan base.
•Janet Dailey is a legend in publishing—she has
written more than 100 novels, with 325 million
copies of her books sold in 98 countries.
• This new series features many of the hallmarks
of classic Janet Dailey—all-American heroes, an
intrigue-laden plot, and a winning blend of action
and romance.
• The success of Linda Lael Miller’s McKettrick
series and Kat Martin’s Against series points to
the strong readership for this kind of contemporary
Western-set series.
CATEGORY: Romance Contemporary
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9393-0
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: OBE
PAGES: 368 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Branson, Missouri
MARKETING PLANS:
• National media campaign
• National print advertising campaign
• Feature on romance reader review sites,
kensingtonbooks.com, and janetdailey.com
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SALES HISTORY:
Bannon Brothers: Triumph
6/13 (978-0-7582-5578-5)
Bannon Brothers: Honor
6/12 (978-0-7582-5577-8)
Bannon Brothers: Trust
8/11 (978-0-7582-5576-1)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9394-7
BEACH BAGS AND BURGLARIES
THE HALEY RANDOLPH MYSTERY SERIES
Dorothy Howell
As chic and irresistible as a Kate Spade clutch, Dorothy Howell’s
witty cozy mystery series continues with part-time sleuth and full-time
fashionista Haley Randolph whose crazed obsession with designer
handbags invariably leads to murder!
aley Randolph just won an all-expenses-paid vacay at the Rowan Resort, a ridiculously
exclusive island getaway that caters to the whims of millionaires, royalty, and Hollywood
A-listers. The island has everything Haley imagined: pristine beaches, posh accommodations,
and possibly Brad Pitt. But trouble soon looms on the horizon when Jaslyn Gordon, a maid at
the island resort, goes missing. And while practically looting the resort for a Sea Vixen beach
bag, Haley of course finds the maid—on the beach…and clearly dead.
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Haley’s faced down clever criminals before and always come out on top, but this malicious
murderer might be too crafty. And though she’s dying to get her hands on a Sea Vixen, she
also wants to live long enough to be seen with it!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Tote Bags and Toe Tags was chosen by Book Reporter.com as one of their
favorite books of 2012.
• The Haley Randolph series appeals to fans of light, entertaining cozy mysteries
by authors such as Laura Levine, Nancy Martin, and Kate White.
• British rights for Shoulder Bags and Shootings, Purses and Poison, and
Handbags and Homicides were sold to Hodder/Headline, and British large
print rights for these three books were sold to Chivers.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Online outreach to mystery reader
and mystery fansites
• Promotion in bimonthly Serious
and dorothyhowellnovels.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9494-4
PRICE: $24.00/$20.99
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE:
PACK: 40
PRAISE FOR DOROTHY HOWELL’S HALEY RANDOLPH MYSTERIES
“Enjoyable…an unlikely but engaging sleuth.”
—Publishers Weekly on Evening Bags and Executions
“The well-crafted plot, humor, and designer details will appeal to fans of Laura Levine and
Mary Janice Davidson.” —Booklist on Tote Bags and Toe Tags
“Fashionistas take note: Dorothy Howell’s delightful Handbags and Homicide dangles
shopping to die for and a murder in store in a breezy debut mystery as sure to please as a
Notorious handbag.” —Carolyn Hart, author of Death Walked In
“Frothy…the well-crafted plot offers plenty of red herrings.”
—Publishers Weekly on Clutches and Curses
“A treat for those with a passion for fashion. No doubt this sassy heroine’s in for a long run.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Purses and Poison
Dorothy Howell is the author of Tote Bags and Toe Tags, Handbags and Homicide,
Purses and Poison and Shoulder Bags and Shootings. She has written professionally for
over two decades. Dorothy lives in Southern California. Readers can visit her website at
dorothyhowellnovels.com.
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Rosamund, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Evening Bags and Executions
7/13 (978-0-7582-5334-7)
Tote Bags and Toe Tags
6/12 (978-0-7582-5332-3)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9495-1
Z EBRA T RADE P APERBACK
PICTURE PERFECT
Fern Michaels
#1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels' classic novel—the
kind of dark, suspenseful story that has won over her legion of fans—
specially repackaged and republished in trade paperback for the very
first time.
eep in the woods, a cunning killer is hiding the evidence of his most recent crime. But
his work is interrupted by an unwelcome visitor…a little boy who has seen it al…and
must be silenced…Pediatrician Lorrie Ryan has been looking forward to this camping trip
with her seven-year-old nephew, Davey. It’s a chance to let the hemophiliac boy spend time
away from his nervous, overprotective parents and have the adventure he’s always wanted.
And Lorrie will be on hand to administer Davey’s daily, life-saving dose of antigen. In the
thick cover of woods, she never imagines they are not alone…or that their idyllic trip will
soon become a chilling nightmare of survival…
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In one shocking moment, Davey disappears. The local police find no trace of him, and a
desperate Lorrie turns to the one man who can help—FBI agent Stuart Saunders. Now, the
hunt is on for a child growing weaker by the minute…and a cruel predator whose twisted
game of cat-and-mouse has only just begun…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Fern Michaels is one of a handful of authors who consistently has at least five
New York Times bestsellers every year.
• Fern Michaels is a publishing legend with more than 68 consecutive New York
Times and USA Today bestsellers.
• Fern’s books are read throughout the world with translations in more than
20 languages.
• Fern titles are consistently chosen as Main Selections for The Literary Guild and
Doubleday Book Clubs.
PRAISE FOR FERN MICHAELS
“A heart-pounding thriller…as fast-paced and exciting as always.” —Booklist
“Well-paced suspense and telling descriptions.” —Library Journal
MARKETING PLANS:
• Feature in the Kensington
Fiction eNewsletter
• Feature on
kensingtonbooks.com/fernmichaels
and fernmichaels.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4201-3657-9
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: OBE
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
Summerville, SC (near Charleston)
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Zebra Mass Market:
2/05 (978-0-8217-7588-2)
SALES HISTORY:
What You Wish For
8/13 (978-1-4201-3249-6)
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
10/10 (978-1-4201-2142-1)
Fern Michaels is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sisterhood
and the Godmothers series, as well as Mr. and Miss Anonymous, Betrayal, Southern
Comfort and dozens of other novels. There are over seventy-five million copies of her books
in print. Originally from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, she now resides near Charleston,
South Carolina. She shares her home with her four dogs and a resident ghost named Mary
Margaret. Visit her website at fernmichaels.com.
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eBook: 978-1-4201-3658-6
© Tina Greene Burton
THE SEVENTH MOTHER
Sherri Wood Emmons
With the poignant insight and storytelling gift of Jodi Picoult and Anna Quindlen, Sherri
Wood Emmons, the acclaimed author of Prayers and Lies, crafts a riveting new novel in
which a young girl craving a mother’s love finally finds it—but may not be able to hold onto
it due to dark secrets in her life…
en-year-old Jenny Bohner and her dad, Brannon, travel from state to state, following whatever seasonal work Brannon can find. Working
at a campground in Idaho, he meets a young woman named Emma who soon moves in with them. Jenny has seen a lot of “step-moms”
come and go, but when Emma becomes pregnant and she and Brannon marry, Jenny’s hopes for stability seem to be coming true.
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For the first time, Jenny lives in a real house with a two-parent family. But when Brannon retrieves the boxes he’s kept in a storage unit for
years, Jenny discovers that all has not been as it seemed. As the web of lies Brannon has spun begin to unravel, Emma flees with Jenny to
Indiana—where Jenny will confront the truth about her father, about Emma, and about her own uncertain past.
PRAISE FOR SHERRI WOOD EMMONS AND HER NOVELS
“A rich story of the triumph of love and decency.” —Sandra Dallas, author of Prayers for Sale
“A strong debut…Emmons has a rich voice that pairs well with the earthy setting…and the characters are wonderfully drawn.”
—Publishers Weekly on Prayers and Lies
“From the first sentence, the voice of the narrator, Bethany, rings true and never falters…By the end of the book, I cared for every aunt and
cousin, mother and sister, even the most troubled and dangerous. Prayers and Lies is the story of a family that knows how to love and forgive
and get on with life.” —Drusilla Campbell, author of The Good Sister
“Emmons has a keen grasp of the difficulties of mother-daughter dynamics…an intimate story.” —Publishers Weekly
“Emmons has written a heart-warming story that underscores the importance of family.” —The Star Ledger on The Sometimes Daughter
“Sherri Wood Emmons perfectly captures the devastating impact of family secrets in her beautifully written—and ultimately hopeful—debut
novel…A must read for fans of rich family drama.” —Diane Chamberlain, author of The Lies We Told
Sherri Wood Emmons is the author of the critically acclaimed novels, The Weight of Small Things, Prayers and Lies and The Sometimes
Daughter. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana and she also completed the
University of Denver Publishing Institute in Denver, Colorado. A mother of three, she lives with her husband in Indiana.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Like Emmons’ previous novels, The Seventh Mother
is a compelling novel that expertly combines the best
of commercial and literary fiction, in the vein of Jodi
Picoult, Kristin Hannah and Cathy Lamb.
• The Seventh Mother will appeal to fans of women’s
fiction with “darker” elements—a category especially
appealing to women’s book clubs and reading groups.
• Prayers and Lies was taken by the Literary Guild,
Doubleday, and BOMC2 Book Clubs.
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8045-9
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: US, Canada, & OM
PAGES: 352 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Indianapolis, Indiana
MARKETING PLANS:
• Regional trade advertising
• Online reading group guide and book club
outreach with readinggroupchoices.com
• Feature on fiction review sites, book
club sites, kensingtonbooks.com, and
sherriwoodemmons.com
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SALES HISTORY:
The Weight of Small Things
4/13 (978-0-7582-8043-5)
The Sometimes Daughter
2/12 (978-0-7582-5325-5)
Prayers and Lies
2/11 (978-0-7582-5324-8)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8046-6
MEET ME IN BARCELONA
Mary Carter
A storyteller as gifted and engaging as Luanne Rice, Mary Carter—the
acclaimed author of My Sister’s Voice—explores the bonds of female
friendship in a richly satisfying new novel of women’s fiction.
race Sawyer is an aspiring country singer about to share her thirtieth birthday and pour
out her most shameful secret in a song. Sitting in the front row are her parents and her
fiancé, Jake. What will they think when they hear her new song—the one that everyone
involved would rather she didn’t tell? Sixteen years ago Grace and her foster-sister Carrie
Ann, repeated a story that may have cost a man his life, a wife her husband, and a son his
father. And Grace can’t spend one more day with it hanging over her head.
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But the publicity from the song alienates Grace from her parents, and Jake, and brings Carrie
Ann roaring back into Grace’s life, compelling her to face the wild girl she both loved and
feared, and the aftermath of secrets exposed…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Mary Carter writes engaging, thought-provoking women’s fiction that will
appeal to fans of authors such as Luanne Rice and Jodi Picoult.
• Mary Carter’s acclaimed novels have been translated into eight languages.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Outreach to reading groups and
women’s fiction/romance websites
• Reading group guide included
and marycarterbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8472-3
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MARY CARTER
“At once a story about love and loss, family and friends, the world of the hearing and that of
the deaf, My Sister’s Voice satisfies on many levels.”
—Holly Chamberlin, author of The Family Beach House
“A marvelous combination of wit and heart…the tone of the novel is a perfect mix of
tenderness and sarcastic hilarity. A fun read with an element of mystery this novel will please
fans of all literary subgenres.”
—RT Book Reviews, TOP PICK, for The Things I Do For You
“The ending is as enchanting as the Ireland she describes, and this is guaranteed to become
one of the books on your shelf that you’ll want to read again.”
—Fredericksburg.com on The Pub Across the Pond
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
New York, NY
SALES HISTORY:
Three Months in Florence
8/13 (978-0-7582-8470-9)
The Things I Do For You
8/12 (978-0-7582-5337-8)
My Sister’s Voice
6/10 (978-0-7582-2920-5)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8473-0
Mary Carter is a writer and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New
York City. She is the author of My Sister’s Voice, Three Months in Florence, and The Pub
Across the Pond. Mary holds an advanced degree in Sign Language Interpreting and lives in
New York City. Readers can visit her website at marycarter.com.
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THE LAZARUS CURSE
THE DR. THOMAS SILKSTONE MYSTERY SERIES
Tessa Harris
In the fourth gripping mystery in Tessa Harris’s “admirably researched”
series that boasts a “complex and engrossing plot” (Library Journal),
famed eighteenth-century anatomist and pioneering sleuth Dr. Thomas
Silkstone is plunged into a swirling cauldron of sorcery, slavery, and
cold-blooded murder …
hen the sole survivor of an ill-fated scientific expedition to Jamaica goes missing,
Dr Thomas Silkstone feels compelled to investigate. Forcibly separated from Lady
Lydia Farrell, he throws himself into his work only to discover the expedition’s much more
sinister mission. Drawn into the dark and dangerous world of slavery, magic and murder,
Thomas needs to find the book that contains the secret formula to a drug that has the power
to raise the dead.
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Meanwhile, Lydia also enlists Thomas’s skills to perform a life-saving operation on Sir
Montagu Malthus, the man who has forbidden their union. Her hope is that her godfather
will relent and allow the couple to marry. But nothing could be further from the truth,
for Sir Montagu has other plans in mind…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Fans of Caleb Carr will relish this series’ blend of historical detail and
atmospheric suspense.
• Audio rights and large print rights were sold to Thorndike have sold for The
Anatomist’s Apprentice and The Dead Shall Not Rest.
• The Anatomist’s Apprentice was an alternate selection of the Mystery Guild
book club.
• Dr. Silkstone is loosely based on a real-life figure, Dr. William Shippen Jr.,
one of the first professors of anatomy at America’s first medical school.
PRAISE FOR TESSA HARRIS AND THE DR. SILKSTONE MYSTERIES
“Densely plotted…We await—indeed, demand—the sequel.”
—The New York Times Book Review on The Anatomist’s Apprentice
“Outstanding…well-rounded characters, cleverly concealed evidence and an assured prose
style point to a long run for this historical series.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Dead Shall Not Rest
“Tessa Harris has delivered a deftly plotted debut. Just when you think the puzzle is solved,
she reveals yet another surprising twist which leaves you marveling at her ingenuity.”
—Carol Carr, author of India Black and The Widow of
Windsor on The Anatomist’s Apprentice
Since leaving Oxford University with a History degree, Tessa Harris has been a journalist
and editor, contributing to several national publications such as The Times of London and
The Telegraph. She is the author of the critically acclaimed novels, The Devil’s Breath, The
Dead Shall Not Rest and The Anatomist’s Apprentice. Visit her online at teresagrant.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Feature in Kensington
Mystery eNewsletter
and tessaharrisauthor.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9337-4
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
London, England
SALES HISTORY:
The Dead Shall Not Rest
1/13 (978-0-7582-6699-6)
The Anatomist’s Apprentice
1/12 (978-0-7582-6698-9)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9338-1
EDUCATING SIMON
Robin Reardon
From the acclaimed author of The Revelations of Jude Connor
and The Evolution of Ethan Poe comes a thought-provoking and
compelling new novel in which two boys form a life-changing
friendship while discovering their sexual identities.
imon Fitzroy-Hunt is English to the core, smarter than most, and set on attending Oxford
University—his late father’s dream. But now his newly remarried mother is dragging him
to Boston, forcing him to leave behind his boyfriend and his beloved cat.
S
Simon’s new school seems even more demanding than the one he’d attended, he lusts after
a handsome college student who won’t admit to being gay, and he’s assigned to coach
eleven-year-old Toby. As if Simon’s life isn’t complicated enough, Toby confides to Simon
that there’s a girl trapped inside this boy’s body, and her name is Kay. As Simon tries to
help Kay find her way, he’ll learn what life and love mean to him and find that the right path
for himself may be the one he never expected.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• In Robin’s new novel, the issue of being a transgendered teen is presented—an
issue that’s also currently being addressed on Fox’s hit show Glee, and has
been for the last two seasons.
• The Revelations of Jude Connor was taken as a Main Selection of the Insight
Out Book Club, and The Evolution of Ethan Poe was a Main Alternate of the
Insight Out and BOMC 2 book clubs.
• Educating Simon will appeal to fans of K.M. Soehnlein, Bart Yates, and
Drew Ferguson, and to fans of gay teen fiction by authors like Alex Sanchez
and Nick Burd.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Promotion of Facebook and Twitter
and robinreardon.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8476-1
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
Waltham, MA
SALES HISTORY:
The Revelations of Jude Connor
5/13 (978-0-7582-8474-7)
The Evolution of Ethan Poe
8/11 (978-0-7582-4680-6)
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF ROBIN REARDON
“Mesmerizing…a rare book that will appeal to young adults and adult readers alike.”
—Publishers Weekly on The Evolution of Ethan Poe
“Refreshing…packs an emotional punch and teaches the reader a valuable lesson about
religion, relationships and love.” —Edge (Boston) on Thinking Straight
“A compelling story well worth your time…Reardon is an author to watch.”
—Bart Yates on A Secret Edge
“A powerful and poignant coming of age novel that brilliantly captures the experiences of
a 16 year old boy whose world is slowly coming apart.”
—Diversity Rules Magazine on The Evolution of Ethan Poe
Robin Reardon is the acclaimed author of The Evolution of Ethan Poe, A Question of
Manhood, and Thinking Straight. She lives in Boston, MA.
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eBook: 978-0-7582-8477-8
BEFORE YOU
Amber Hart
Beautifully written, deeply emotional, this timeless love story of a girl
with the seemingly perfect life and a boy with nothing but his life left to
lose will appeal to fans of Simone Elkeles’s Perfect Chemistry series and
the beloved classic West Side Story, and keep readers turning the pages
until the very end.
aith Watters has a picture-perfect life. She’s captain of the dance team. Popular. Happy.
She even spent her junior year traveling the world, studying in exquisite places, before
returning to Oviedo High School for senior year. Too bad it’s all a lie.
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Eighteen-year-old Diego Alvarez dreads making a new life in the States, but staying in Cuba
is not an option. Covered in tattoos and scars, Diego doesn’t stand a chance of fitting in. Nor
does he want to. His only concern is staying hidden from his past—a past, which if it were
to surface, would cost him everything—including his life.
Everyone knows that Faith Watters and Diego Alvarez do not belong together. But fate is as
tricky as it is lovely…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Reminiscent of the writing style of Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me, this evocative
tale of the irresistible attraction between a good girl and the boy who’s all
wrong for her will tug at readers’ heartstrings.
• Young adult novels with street smart Latino heroes like Simone Elkeles’ New
York Times bestselling Perfect Chemistry series have found a huge audience.
• Issue driven novels with intense emotion like Tammara Webber’s Easy have
become extremely popular with both YA and crossover adult readers. Before
You deals with gang violence, drug abuse and having the courage to be who you
truly are.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Mailings and targeted electronic
kteenbooks.com and
amberhartbooks.com
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-116-7
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR BEFORE YOU
“Will hook and hold you from the first word to the heart-warming end.”
—New York Times bestselling author K.A. Tucker
“Beautiful and evocative! These characters will settle deep in your heart.”
—New York Times bestselling author Sophia Jordan
Amber Hart grew up in Orlando, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. She now lives in St.
Petersburg, FL. Readers can visit her website at amberhartbooks.com.
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SPINE SIZE: 3/4
PACK: 48
St. Petersburg, FL
eBook: 978-1-61773-117-4
AFRAID
Jo Gibson
Perfectly timed for summer reading, from the master of suspense,
Jo Gibson, comes two heart-stopping novels—stunningly repackaged
and republished at an incredible price—a chilling tale of romantic
obsession where the lover never dies...it kills.
Dance of Death
They were the most gorgeous shoes Donna Burke had ever seen. According to the old
shopkeeper, the shoes endowed their wearers with incredible talent—and horrible
misfortune. But that doesn’t stop Donna’s friends from buying them. One by one, the girls
are drawn to the shoes—and suffer grisly fates. And learn a sinister, final truth: One size
kills all.
The Dead Girl
Julie Forrester and her cousin Vicki could pass for twins—except for the fact that Vicki isn’t
alive anymore. Now, when Julie goes to stay with her aunt and uncle in Colorado, everyone
keeps mistaking her for her cousin. Late at night, she even dreams about Vicki. With each
passing day, Julie fears she’s becoming someone else. Someone sick. Someone deranged.
Someone dead.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• An incredible value! Two full length horror novels in one volume, competitively
priced at $9.95.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross marketing with Obsessed
(KTeen, 6/14) and Twisted (KTeen
TP, 7/14)
media campaign
• 18-copy mixed floor display
including Afraid, Obssessed
and Twisted
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-242-3
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: US,CAN,OM
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
Granada Hills, CA
MurderSheBaked.com.
eBook: 978-1-61773-243-0
6/14 (978-1-61773-238-6)
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D AFINA KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
PUT YOUR DIAMONDS UP!
THE HOLLYWOOD HIGH SERIES
Ni-Ni Simone; Amir Abrams
YA superstar Ni-Ni Simone and rising talent Amir Abrams reunite in the
third novel in the glitzy and scandal-fueled series filled with backstabbing
and deceitful antics to rival Gossip Girl and Mean Girls.
hey’re the daughters of celebrities—the kind all the teen mags gossip about! But the It
Girls of Hollywood High are about to discover that fame has a price. And no friendship—or romance—is safe…
T
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Hollywood High, the first book in the series, was nominated as a 2014 YALSA
(Young Adult Library Services Association) Quick Picks for Reluctant Young
Adult Readers.
• Ni-Ni Simone is known for her compelling storylines, strong prose, and the
characters from the Hollywood High series are already favorites with fans since
the first four were released online at ninisimone.com.
• Amir Abrams has worked with teens for over 18 years, and he writes with an
authentic voice and real understanding of teen issues.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Targeted mailings and outreach
to librarians
and ninisimone.com
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8852-3
PRAISE FOR NI-NI SIMONE
“The Pampered Princesses and their dysfunctional drama are back! Fighting with boyfriends,
parents and each other, these self-absorbed divas have lost some of their glitter, though
reality show fans will still enjoy the drama.” —RT Book Reviews on Get Ready for War
“This is creative, innovative, and important storytelling for today’s urban teen readership.
Simone tells authentic stories of teen life in the hood better than any other author currently
writing contemporary YA street lit.” —Library Journal on Teenage Love Affair
“An enjoyable read.” —RT Book Reviews on Hollywood High
“Ni-Ni Simone’s fast-paced writing keeps me coming back for more.”
—L. Divine, author of the Drama High series
Ni-Ni Simone is the author of Shortie Like Mine, If I Was Your Girl, A Girl Like Me,
and Teenage Love Affair, which were selected by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services
Association) as Quick Picks. Her first novel, Shortie Like Mine, is also a Virginia Readers’
Choice Selection.
Amir Abrams, a Brooklyn native, has spent most of his life working with teens. In addition
to co-authoring the Hollywood High series, he has written the novels: The Girl of His
Dreams and Crazy Love.
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PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Union, NJ (Simone)
near Trenton, NJ (Abrams)
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina KTeen Trade Paperback:
Get Ready for War
4/13 (978-0-7582-7355-0)
Hollywood High
10/12 (978-0-7582-6317-9)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8853-0
ANY MAN I WANT
THE MONTGOMERY SERIES
Michele Grant
With a flair for witty and captivating stories about life and love that
will appeal to fans of Carl Weber and Terry McMillan, rising star
Michele Grant’s newest is a smart and sexy new novel about going
after the one you really want…
ashion designer and ex-model Katrina Montgomery never has any problem attracting
men. The problem is, she can’t find one fascinating enough to keep around long-term,
with the exception of Carter Parks. But to her jaded eye, he’s a player and a forbidden one
at that.
F
Carter Evan Parks was a star player—on the football field and in relationships. He retired
from both a long time ago and is ready to get serious with his personal life. The only woman
he can’t get out of his head is Katrina. But what happens when the girl who can have any man
she wants is forced to grow up and deal with the one man who refuses to be toyed with?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Like Terry McMillan and Candice Dow, Michele Grant creates stories for women
who enjoy smart, witty takes on relationships and dating.
• Pretty Boy Problems was nominated by RT Book Reviews for their August
2012 Seal of Excellence Award.
• Michele’s well-established blog, blacknbougie.com, was named a finalist in the
Black Weblog Awards, attracting notice from Essence® magazine.
• Book club rights were sold to Black Expressions and audio rights sold to
Recorded Books for Pretty Boy Problems, Sweet Little Lies and Heard It
All Before.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MICHELE GRANT
“Spark, humor, and sassy dialogue bring pizzazz to this flirty fast-paced romance.”
—Publishers Weekly on Pretty Boy Problems
“Cleverly and creatively written…highly spiced with boundless drama and hilarious
moments, the reader surely will be entertained.”
—The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Heard it All Before
“Funny yet believable stories embellished with a gusto that readers who enjoy Carl Weber
and Mary Monroe will relish.” —Publishers Weekly on Heard it All Before
“Grant entices captivates and mesmerizes” —RT Book Reviews
“(A) sassy he said/she said romance.” —Publishers Weekly on Sweet Little Lies
Michele Grant is the author of Losing to Win, Pretty Boy Problems, Heard It All Before
and Sweet Little Lies. Her blog, blacknbougie.com, has, in the past, won the Black Weblog
Award. She has written for Essence.com, The FreshXpress.com, and ForHarriet.com. Her
popular blog attracts over 40,000 visits a week. Readers can visit her website at MicheleGrant.net.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Online advertising promotions
and giveaways
• Online feature on
kensingtonbooks.com
and michelegrant.net
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8966-7
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/8 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
near Dallas, TX
SALES HISTORY:
Losing to Win
10/13 (978-0-7582-8963-6)
Pretty Boy Problems
8/12 (978-0-7582-4223-5)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8968-1
WHEN TROUBLE FINDS YOU
THE UNEXPECTED LOVE SERIES
Trice Hickman
Award-winning author Trice Hickman returns with a sparkling, sexy
new novel—the latest in her Unexpected Love series—that will appeal
to fans of Grace Octavia for its smart, modern storyline, relatable
situations, engaging characters, and well-crafted narrative.
fter making a mistake twenty years ago that nearly cost her her marriage, Victoria
Thornton has been a devoted wife and loving mother. But her nice, orderly life is turned
upside down when her daughter, Alexandria, falls in love with the son of her former lover.
A
Alexandria, a passionate spoken word artist, and PJ Brightwood, a talented pediatric
surgeon, were childhood best friends. Now, twenty years later, they’ve reunited. But their
impending marriage creates a domino of emotions for the people in their lives, pushing
them to test the boundaries of family versus friendship, virtue versus honor, and doing
what’s right versus giving in to what feels good. As passions grow, tempers rise, and soon
everyone involved must choose a side.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Online advertising, promotion,
and giveaways
• Feature title on
kensingtonbooks.com
and tricehickman.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Unexpected Interruptions received a starred review in Publishers Weekly. It
was the recipient of the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association’s 2008 Literary
Award for Best New African American Voice, and was also nominated for the
American Library Association’s “The Reading List.”
• Trice hosts her own Blogtalk radio show, “On the Air with Trice & Brian,”
that has featured such authors as Kimberla Lawson Roby, Moses Miller, and
Mary Monroe.
• Book club rights were sold to Black Expression, large print, were sold to
Thorndike Press and audio rights were sold to Recorded Books for Breaking
All My Rules.
PRAISE FOR TRICE HICKMAN
“Hickman hits all the high notes in this charming modern romance where love and loyalty
trump race.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Unexpected Interruptions
“There’s a good dose of humor and steamy romance that makes this novel soar.”
—Urban Reviews on Unexpected Interruptions
“Superbly balanced…a well-written character study about real people in situations that
most of us can relate to.”
—New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe on Playing the Hand You’re Dealt
Trice Hickman is the award-winning, bestselling author of Looking for Trouble,
Unexpected Interruptions and Breaking All My Rules. Unexpected Interruptions won
both the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association’s Literary Award for Best New African
American Voice, and the Best Romance Novel Award at the African American Literary
Awards Show. Readers can visit her website at tricehickman.com.
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ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8726-7
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
Washington, D.C.
SALES HISTORY:
Looking for Trouble
11/13 (978-0-7582-8723-6)
Breaking All My Rules
3/13 (978-0-7582-8720-5)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8728-1
TEMPTING A SINNER
THE SINNERS CLUB SERIES
Kate Pearce
Kate Pearce, one of the most innovative talents in erotica, and author
of the successful House of Pleasure series, presents the second book
in her new English Regency-set Sinners Club series, where members
with mysterious pasts indulge their forbidden fantasies…
ithin the circles of British intelligence, Benedict, Lord Keyes, is known for his cold
brilliance and strict military demeanor. Yet this icy exterior masks a man of smoldering
passion and scorching sexuality who will do anything to keep his past a secret…
W
Miss Malinda Keyes refuses to be intimidated by Lord Keyes. In fact, she enjoys a good battle,
especially one of erotic wiles and carnal cunning. Determined to expose his lordship’s
past, she will use every wanton weapon in her arsenal to tease and tempt this sinner into the
ultimate sensual surrender…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the second in Pearce’s new Sinners Club series—a spin-off of her much
loved House of Pleasure series—which pairs red-hot stories with the popular
setting of Regency London.
• Fans of historical romance—particularly fans of sizzling fiction by Sharon
Page—will enjoy Kate Pearce’s sexy series.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Cross marketing with Simply
Sexual (Kensington TP, 5/14)
and Simply Sinful (Kensington
TP, 6/14)
Aphrodisia titles
katepearce.com
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9019-9
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PRAISE FOR KATE PEARCE
“A great historical novel, a touching romance and blistering sex — with a little kink.”
—RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) on Simply Forbidden
PAGES: 304 • TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
“Sinfully hot. If you like your romance hot as you return to the Regency era, where behind
the scenes anything goes, then grab Simply Carnal for your reading pleasure.”
—Romance Reviews Today
SALES HISTORY:
Some Like it Rough
3/13 (978-0-7582-9103-5)
“The passion of Pearce’s erotic tale is focused and intense…their sex encounters and
fantasies…steam up the pages.” —RT Book Reviews on Simply Shameless
Simply Scandalous
1/13 (978-0-7582-6947-8)
San Ramon, CA
eBook: 978-0-7582-9020-5
“It doesn’t get much hotter than Simply Sexual. From the first scorching page to the last,
Kate Pearce takes you on a wild ride of sex and suspense keeping you guessing until the very
end.” —Simply Romance Reviews
COMING SOON
Passion, Simply Voracious and Raw Desire. She is the winner of the 2011 RT Reviewer’s
Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance. She lives with her family in San Ramon, California.
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First in the series
B ACKLIST
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Amir Abrams
Amir Abrams
Kevin J. Anderson
Kevin J. Anderson
Marni Bates
THE GIRL OF
HIS DREAMS
CRAZY LOVE
HAIR RAISING
DEATH WARMED OVER
NOTABLE
0-7582-7356-8
978-0-7582-7356-7
$9.95/$10.95
Dafina KTeen
Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-7738-5
978-0-7582-7738-1
$15.00/$16.95
Fantasy
0-7582-7734-2
978-0-7582-7734-3
$15.00/$16.95
Fantasy
0-7582-6939-0
978-0-7582-6939-3
$9.95/$10.95
KTeen Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction
Marni Bates
Marni Bates
Marni Bates
Nina Berry
D.L. Bogdan
AWKWARD
DECKED WITH HOLLY
INVISIBLE
OTHERKIN
THE FORGOTTEN QUEEN
0-7582-6937-4
978-0-7582-6937-9
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-7485-8
978-0-7582-7485-4
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-6938-2
978-0-7582-6938-6
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-7691-5
978-0-7582-7691-9
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-7138-7
978-0-7582-7138-9
$15.00/$16.95
Historical Fiction
Marie Bostwick
Rhonda Bowen
Nikki Carter
Sasha Campbell
Cate Campbell
BETWEEN HEAVEN
AND TEXAS
GET YOU GOOD
TIME TO SHINE
CONSEQUENCES
BENEDICT HALL
0-7582-8136-6
978-0-7582-8136-4
$14.00/$15.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-7270-7
978-0-7582-7270-6
$9.95/$10.95
Dafina KTeen
Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-6943-9
978-0-7582-6943-0
$14.00/$15.95
Fiction
0-7582-8759-3
978-0-7582-8759-5
$15.00/$16.95
Historical Fiction
0-7582-7357-6
978-0-7582-7357-4
$9.95/$10.95
Dafina KTeen
Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-6929-3
978-0-7582-6929-4
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
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KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Holly Chamberlin
Rosanna Chiofalo
Rosanna Chiofalo
Pamela Christie
Katana Collins
BACK IN THE GAME
CARISSIMA
BELLA FORTUNA
SOUL SURVIVOR
0-7582-9052-7
978-0-7582-9052-6
$9.95/$10.95
Fiction
0-7582-7504-8
978-0-7582-7504-2
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-6653-7
978-0-7582-6653-8
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
DEATH AND
THE COURTESAN
Vanessa Davis-Griggs
De’nesha Diamond
De’nesha Diamond
Kate Douglas
Terri DuLong
THE OTHER SIDE
OF GOODNESS
GANGSTA DIVAS
HUSTLIN’ DIVAS
DARK WOLF
SECRETS ON CEDAR KEY
0-7582-4759-1
978-0-7582-4759-9
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-4755-9
978-0-7582-4755-1
$15.00/$17.95
Fiction
0-7582-8818-2
978-0-7582-8818-9
$15.00/$16.95
Erotic Romance
0-7582-8813-1
978-0-7582-8813-4
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
Terri DuLong
Shelly Ellis
Shelly Ellis
Jennifer Estep
Jennifer Estep
POSTCARDS FROM
CEDAR KEY
THE PLAYER &
THE GAME
CAN’T STAND THE HEAT
MIDNIGHT FROST
CRIMSON FROST
0-7582-6866-1
978-0-7582-6866-2
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-9037-3
978-0-7582-9037-3
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-9036-5
978-0-7582-9036-6
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-8149-8
978-0-7582-8149-4
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-8146-3
978-0-7582-8146-3
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-7358-4
978-0-7582-7358-1
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
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0-7582-8640-6
978-0-7582-8640-6
$15.00/$16.95
Mystery
0 -7582-9013-6
978-0-7582-9013-7
$14.00/$15.95
Erotic Romance
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Jennifer Estep
Colleen Faulkner
Laura Florand
Laura Florand
Colette Freedman
TOUCH OF FROST
JUST LIKE OTHER
DAUGHTERS
THE CHOCOLATE HEART
THE CHOCOLATE TOUCH
THE AFFAIR
0-7582-8634-1
978-0-7582-8634-5
$14.00/$15.95
Fiction
0-7582-8632-5
978-0-7582-8632-1
$14.00/$15.95
Fiction
0-7582-8100-5
978-0-7582-8100-5
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-6692-8
978-0-7582-6692-7
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-6684-7
978-0-7582-6684-2
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
Pat G’Orge-Walker
Janet Gilsdorf
Michele Grant
T. Greenwood
T. Greenwood
HOLY MAYHEM
TEN DAYS
LOSING TO WIN
BODIES OF WATER
BREATHING WATER
0-7582-5968-9
978-0-7582-5968-4
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-6944-7
978-0-7582-6944-7
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-8963-4
978-0-7582-8963-6
$14.00/$15.95
Fiction
0-7582-5093-2
978-0-7582-5093-3
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-3875-4
978-0-7582-3875-7
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
T. Greenwood
Lois Greiman
Lois Greiman
Lois Greiman
Michael Griffo
GRACE
FINALLY HOME
HOME FIRES
FINDING HOME
MOONGLOW
0-7582-5092-4
978-0-7582-5092-6
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-8124-2
978-0-7582-8124-1
$14.00/$15.95
Fiction
0-7582-8122-6
978-0-7582-8122-7
$14.00/$15.95
Fiction
0-7582-8120-X
978-0-7582-8120-3
$14.00/$15.95
Fiction
0-7582-8072-6
978-0-7582-8072-5
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
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Vanessa Davis Griggs
Tessa Harris
Tessa Harris
Trice Hickman
Trice Hickman
THE OTHER SIDE
OF DARE
THE ANATOMIST’S
APPRENTICE
THE DEAD SHALL
NOT REST
LOOKING FOR TROUBLE
BREAKING ALL
MY RULES
0-7582-7359-2
978-0-7582-7359-8
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-6698-7
978-0-7582-6698-9
$15.00/$16.95
Mystery
0-7582-6699-5
978-0-7582-6699-6
$15.00/$16.95
Mystery
Trice Hickman
Michael Hiebert
Corrine Jackson
Corrine Jackson
Cat Johnson
PLAYING THE
HAND YOU’RE DEALT
DREAM WITH
LITTLE ANGELS
PUSHED
TOUCHED
0-7582-8575-2
978-0-7582-8575-1
$15.00/$16.95
Mystery
0-7582-7333-9
978-0-7582-7333-8
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
ONE NIGHT
WITH A COWBOY
0-7582-6908-0
978-0-7582-6908-9
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-7334-7
978-0-7582-7334-5
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
Donna Kauffman
Donna Kauffman
J.A. Kazimer
Brigid Kemmerer
Brigid Kemmerer
PELICAN POINT
BABYCAKES
CURSES!
SPIRIT
SPARK
0-7582-9277-5
978-0-7582-9277-3
$14.00/$15.95
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-8050-5
978-0-7582-8050-3
$14.00/$15.95
Brava Trade Paperback
0-7582-6912-9
978-0-7582-6912-6
$15.00/$16.95
Mystery
0-7582-7283-9
978-0-7582-7283-6
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-7282-0
978-0-7582-7282-9
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
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0-7582-8723-2
978-0-7582-8723-6
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-8720-8
978-0-7582-8720-5
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-8538-8
978-0-7582-8538-6
$9.95/$10.95
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Susan Kietzman
Anna Loan-Wilsey
Anna Loan-Wilsey
Catherine Lloyd
Kelli London
THE GOOD LIFE
ANYTHING BUT CIVIL
A LACK OF TEMPERANCE
STAR POWER
0-7582-8132-3
978-0-7582-8132-6
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-7636-2
978-0-7582-7636-0
$15.00/$16.95
Mystery
0-7582-7634-6
978-0-7582-7634-6
$15.00/$16.95
Mystery
DEATH COMES
TO THE VILLAGE
Kelli London
Lutishia Lovely
CHARLY’S EPIC FIASCOS
DIVINE INTERVENTION
0-7582-6358-9
978-0-7582-6358-2
$9.95/$10.95
Young Adult Fiction
0-7582-6581-6
978-0-7582-6581-4
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
Anne Marsh
Jenna McCormick
BURNING UP
NO LIMITS
0-7582-6681-2
978-0-7582-6681-1
$14.00/$15.95
0-7582-7285-5
978-0-7582-7285-0
$14.00/$15.95
Erotic Fiction
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0-7582-8733-X
978-0-7582-8733-5
$15.00/$16.95
Mystery
0-7582-8699-6
978-0-7582-8699-4
$9.95/$10.95
Dafina KTeen
Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction
Lutishia Lovely
Louise Marley
Anne Marsh
THE ELEVENTH
COMMANDMENT
THE GLASS BUTTERFLY
SLOW BURN
0-7582-6568-9
978-0-7582-6568-5
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-8786-0
978-0-7582-8786-1
$9.95/$10.95
Shannon McKenna
Shannon McKenna
Kristina McMorris
FATAL STRIKE
ONE WRONG MOVE
THE PIECES WE KEEP
0 -7582-7349-5
978-0-7582-7349-9
$15.00/$16.95
Romantic Suspense
0-7582-7347-9
978-0-7582-7347-5
$15.00/$16.95
Romantic Suspense
0-7582-8116-1
978-0-7582-8116-6
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
0-7582-8662-7
978-0-7582-8662-8
$15.00/$16.95
Fiction
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Lucy Monroe
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
Eve Marie Mont
HEATSEEKER
DELIVER ME FROM EVIL
GOD AIN’T BLIND
GOD DON’T LIKE UGLY
A BREATH OF EYRE
0-7582-4203-4
978-0-7582-4203-7
$14.00/$15.95
0-7582-1216-X
978-0-7582-1216-0
$15.00/$17.95
Fiction
0-7582-1220-8
978-0-7562-1220-7
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Index
A
Abel, Robert, 15
Abrams, Amir, 67
Afraid, 66
Allen, Barbara, 7
Anderson, Ward, 29
Angell, Kate, 14
Another Woman’s Man, 19
Antiques Con, 7
Any Man I Want, 68
Apart at the Seams, 9
Awkwardly Ever After, 50
B
Bass, Elizabeth, 8
Bates, Marni, 50
Beach Bags and Burglaries, 58
Beach Quilt, The, 46
Before You, 65
Black Girl Lost, 22
Bostwick, Marie, 9
C
Campion, Alexander, 34, 45
Carter, Mary, 8, 62
Catered Fourth of July, The, 44
Chamberlin, Holly, 8, 11, 46
Change in Altitude, A, 48
Cleeland, Anne, 55
Close to the Broken Hearted, 47
Collins, Katana, 20
Conner, Amy, 26
Crawford, Isis, 44
D
Dailey, Janet, 56
Death of a Chef, 34
Death in Saratoga Springs, 32
Deeply in You, 53
Desperate, 4
Down By the River, 30
E
Eden, Cynthia, 16
Educating Simon, 64
Ellis, Shelly, 19
Emmons, Sherri Wood, 60
Eye Care Revolution, The, 15
F
Family Affair, A, 2
Family Beach House, The, 11
Family of Lies, 24
N
No Sunshine When She’s
Gone, 14
Now and Yesterday, 33
G
Gibson, Jo, 37, 51, 66
Goines, Donald, 22, 54
Grant, Michele, 68
Greco, Stephen, 33
Griffo, Michael, 17
O
O’Brien, Charles, 32
Obsessed, 37
Once Bitten, Twice Burned, 16
H
Half Moon Harbor, 12
Harris, Tessa, 63
Hart, Amber, 65
Hickman, Trice, 69
Hiebert, Michael, 47
Howell, Dorothy, 58
I
I’ll be Here All Week, 29
Ignited, 36
J
Jackson, Corrine, 36
Jackson, Lisa, 8
K
Kauffman, Donna, 12
Kennedy, Jeffe, 31
Killing Kind, The, 42
Kyle, Barbara, 28
L
Lazarus Curse, The, 63
Loan-Wilsey, Anna, 49
Lost Daughters, 18
Lovely, Lutishia, 39
M
Maxwell, Edith, 23
Meet Me in Barcelona, 62
Michaels, Fern, 2, 59
Monroe, Mary, 18, 24
Murder in Retribution, 55
Murder on the
Mediterranean, 45
Murray, J.J., 35
Myers, Cindy, 48
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I NDEX
P
Page, Sharon, 53
Palmer, Daniel, 4
Pearce, Kate, 21, 41, 70
Perfect Affair, The, 39
Phelps, M. William, 42
Picture Perfect, 59
Put Your Diamonds Up!, 67
Q
Queen’s Exiles, The, 28
R
Raiding with Morgan, 6
Reardon, Robin, 64
Rich Girl Problems, 52
Right Thing, The, 26
Rossiter, Nan, 10
S
Sense of Entitlement, A, 49
Seventh Mother, The, 60
Soul Surrender, 20
Simone, Ni-Ni, 67
Simply Sexual, 21
Simply Sinful, 41
Starfall, 17
Stepp, Lin, 30
Stolen Remains, 13
Street Players, 54
Summer Days, 8
Surrender, 40
T
‘Til Dirt Do Us Part, 23
Tate Billingsley, ReShonda, 38
Taylor, Tawny, 40
Tempting a Sinner, 70
Texas True, 56
Trent, Christine, 13
Truth or Dare, 38
Twelve Kingdoms:
The Mark of the Tala, The, 31
Twisted, 51
U
Under a Summer Sky, 10
Until I Saw Your Smile, 35
W
When Trouble Finds You, 69
Whitaker, Tu-Shonda L., 52
Woolard, Jim R., 6
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Email:
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EILEEN BERTELLI
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Phone: (845) 987-7233
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Email: eileenbertelli@
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MCLEMORE, HOLLERN
AND ASSOCIATES
AR, LA, OK, TX
JEFF CHICKMAN
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Huntington Beach, CA
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Email:
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3538 Maple Park Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
Phone: (281) 360-5204
Fax: (281) 360-5215
LARRY HOLLERN
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Phone: (806) 351-0566
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KAREN WINTERS
17004 Hillside Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone and Fax:
(512) 733-6218
Email:
[email protected]
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250 Killdeer Court
Foster City, CA 94404
phone: (650) 574-3059
fax: (650) 570-7575
Email:
[email protected]
PARSON WEEMS, LLC
CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY,
PA, RI, VT
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220 E. 31 st St., Apt. 3D
Baltimore, MD 21218-3951
Phone: (724) 513-9426
Fax: (866) 583-2066
Email: lindacannon@
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Phone: (914) 478-4259
Fax: (866) 861-0337
Email:
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Morrison, CO 80465
phone: (303) 973-4031
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Email:
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TRAVELERS, LLC
AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC,
TN, VA, WV, Gulf Coast
CHIP MERCER
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Suite 220
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Phone: (205) 682-8570
Fax: (770) 804-2013
Email:
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Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: (770) 351-6011
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Email:
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6012 Shadow Mass Circle
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 241-3488
Fax: (919) 241-3488
Email:
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Southeastern Book Travelers
576 Bentmoor Dr.
Helena, AL 35080
Phone: (205) 910-2687
Fax: (770) 804-2013
Email:
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For further information please contact Kensington Sales management:
Doug Mendini, Director of Trade Sales (212) 407-1531 or call toll-free: 1-800-221-2647
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May-Aug 2014

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