November Catalogue - Rosemarys Romance Books
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November Catalogue - Rosemarys Romance Books
NOVEMBER 2015 PHONE: 07 3807 8230 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: DON’T FORGET TO LOOK FOR THE STAR TO SEE THIS MONTHS ROMANTIC TIMES REVIEWERS TOP PICKS! WE WILL BE ADDING A 10% BONUS ON ANY GIFT VOUCHER VALUED AT $50 OR MORE PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER THESE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON OUR ON LINE STORE (REMEMBER YOU CAN BUY GIFT VOUCHERS FOR YOURSELF AS WELL AS GETTING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO BUY THEM FOR YOU!) PO BOX 2103, BEENLEIGH QLD 4207 Online and email orders available 24/7 Telephone ordering available Monday – Saturday 9am-6pm DON’T FORGET TO PREORDER YOUR COLOURING BOOKS TOLKIENS WORLD COLOURING BOOK $14.99 THE OFFICIAL OUTLANDER COLORING BOOK $35.00 LOST OCEAN $35.00 THE OFFICIAL GAME OF THRONES COLORING BOOK $19.99 VOGUE $16.99 STAR WARS $35.99 Upcoming New Releases WILD CAT – CHRISTINE FEEHAN BK #8 DUE 21/11 THE MORCAI BATTALION : INVICTUS- DIANA PALMER BK #3 DUE 24/11 WYOMING RUGGED – DIANA PALMER BK #5 DUE 24/11 SWEETEST SCOUNDREL – ELIZABETH HOYT BK #9 DUE 24/11 MATCH OF THE CENTURY – CATHY MAXWELL BK #1 DUE 24/11 THE STRIKER – MONICA MCCARTHY BK #10 24/11 BURNED – KAREN MARIE MONING BK #2 *REPACK* DUE 24/11 DRAGON STORM – KATIE MACALISTER BK #2 DUE 24/11 BOUND IN DARKNESS – JACQUELYN FRANK BK #4 DUE 24/11 STARS IN YOUR EYES – LYNN KURLAND DUE 24/11 BLOOD KISS – JR WARD BK #1 DUE 1/12 SHADOWS END – THEA HARRISON BK #9 DUE 1/12 TARGET ENGAGED – ML BUCHMAN BK #1 DUE 1/12 HOT ALPHAS – LORA LEIGH *REPACK* DUE 1/12 IN THE COMPANY OF WOLVES – PAIGE TYLER BK #3 DUE 1/12 THE LADIES COMMAND – STEPHANIE LAURENS BOOK #1 DUE 29/12 TRUST NO ONE – JAYNE ANN KRENTZ *REPACK* DUE 29/12 SHARDS OF HOPE – NALINI SINGH BK #13 *REPACK* DUE 29/12 KILL WITHOUT MERCY—ALEXANDRA IVY BK #1 DUE 29/12 DIRT ON NINTH GRAVE – DARYNDA JONES BK #9 H/C & T/P DUE 12/1 FEVERBORN – KAREN MARIE MONING BK #3 H/C DUE 19/1 SPIDER GAME – CHRISTINE FEEHAN BK #12 DUE 26/1 PERFECT TOUCH – ELIZABETH LOWELL *REPACK* DUE 26/1 MY AMERICAN DUCHESS – ELOISA JAMES BK #1 DUE 26/1 RUNAWAY VAMPIRE – LYNSAY SANDS DUE BK #23 23/2 BECAUSE OF MISS BRIDGERTON – JULIA QUINN BK #9 DUE 29/3 THE BEAST – JR WARD BK #14 DUE 5/4 H/C & T/P DIRTY – KYLIE SCOTT BK #1 T/P DUE 5/4 WHITE HOT – ILONA ANDREWS BK #2 DUE 1/5 *DELAYED* ANGEL WORE FANGS – SANDRA HILL BK #7 DUE 31/5 MARRYING WINTERBORNE – LISA KLEYPAS DUE 31/5 Upcoming Books To Pre Order For Bookplates FEEL THE BURN – G A AIKEN BK #9 DUE 24/11 SWEET RUIN - KRESLEY COLE H/C & T/P BK #16 DUE 1/12 SECRET SISTERS – JAYNE ANN KRENTZ H/C & T/P DUE 08/12 CITY OF LIGHT – KERI ARTHUR BK #1 DUE 5/1 *PricsusPense romaNtica paranOrmal histOrical eroTic regEncy conteMporary&Humour Become a Friend of Rosemary’s Romance Books! HEART LEGACY – ROBIN D OWENS BOOK #14 $29.95 TRADE P/BACK Start with Heart Mate. After the death of GrandLord Yew years ago, the Yews withdrew to their self-sustaining estate and disappeared from Celtan society. The current head of the household is believed to be 18-year-old Loridana. To find out, Draeg Blackthorn has been sent to the estate to spy, undercover as a stableman for the stridebeasts, beautiful creatures that hold a place in Lori's heart no member of her family ever could. Bullied by her family, Lori has decided to abandon her bloodline and live on her own with her true family - her animals. When Draeg discovers she's rejecting her heritage, he's appalled. He's come to love the land as much as the woman, even spinning small fantasies of marrying Lori and becoming Lord and Lady of the manor. Draeg wants her to stay and fight her elders. For Lori, it's an alternative that could render her powerless to pursue her own destiny, and drive her further away from her perfect dreams and the man she loves, Draeg. FOR FANS OF REBECCA ZANETTI AND PAIGE TYLER VIKING WARRIOR RISING – ASA MARIA BRADLEY BOOK #1 $18.95 Leif Skarsganger and his elite band of immortal warriors have been charged to protect humanity from the evil Norse god Loki. Under attack from Loki's minions, Leif is shocked to encounter a dark-haired beauty who fights like a warrior herself. Wounded and feverish, the Viking kisses her, inadvertently triggering an ancient Norse bond. But when Naya Brisbane breaks away and disappears before the bond is completed, Leif's warrior spirit goes berserk. If Leif doesn't find her fast, he's going to lose himself to permanent battle fury. But Naya doesn't want to be found...and he'll do anything to find her. Because they're both running out of time. MANNERS AND MUTINY – GAIL CARRINGER BOOK #4 $16.99 TRADE P/BACK (DUE 10/11) *FINAL* Start with Etiquette And Espionage. Lessons in the art of espionage aboard Mademoiselle Geraldine's floating dirigible have become tedious without Sophronia's sweet sootie Soap nearby. She would much rather be using her skills to thwart the dastardly Picklemen, yet her concerns about their wicked intentions are ignored, and now she's not sure whom to trust. What does the brusque werewolf dewan know? On whose side is the ever-stylish vampire Lord Akeldama? Only one thing is certain: a large-scale plot is under way, and when it comes to fruition, Sophronia must be ready to save her friends, her school, and all of London from disaster--in decidedly dramatic fashion, of course BASE INSTINCTS – LARISSA IONE BOOK #11.5 (2) $37.00 TRADE P/BACK Starts with Pleasure Unbound. As a Seminus demon, Raze's life literally depends on having sex with females. The problem is that he doesn't desire females, and it's physically impossible for him to be with males. Thankfully, he and his best friend, Fayle, have an arrangement that keeps him alive. He finds some solace in his work as a medic at Thirst, a vampire club known for its rough clientele. But his carefully structured world turns upside down when he meets a mysterious male who makes him want what he can never have. Slake is an assassin used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is Raze. But he also wants to earn back the soul he sold when he was a much different demon. All he has to do is capture a runaway succubus named Fayle and hand her over to her family. What he doesn't count on is being caught himself by a web of liesand his attraction to Raze. Raze and Slake must navigate a dangerous world to be together. DID YOU MISS THIS GREAT SERIES FROM JULIA KNIGHT? SWORDS AND SCOUNDRELS BOOK #1 $29.95 TRADE P/BACK Two siblings. Outcasts for life. What could possibly go wrong? Vocho and Kacha are champion duelists: a brother and sister known for the finest swordplay in the city of Reyes. Or at least they used to be-until they were thrown out of the Duelist's Guild. As a last resort, they turn reluctant highwaymen. But when they pick the wrong carriage to rob, their simple plans to win back fame and fortune go south fast. After barely besting three armed men and a powerful magician, Vocho and Kacha make off with an immense locked chest. But the contents will bring them much more than they've bargained for when they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous plot to return an angry king to power. LEGENDS AND LIARS BOOK #2 $29.95 TRADE P/BACK (DUE 10/11) Vocho and Kacha have got quite a reputation. They were once know for the finest swordplay in the city of Reyes. The only problem is, ever since they were thrown out of the Duelist's Guild for accidentally killing a man they were sworn to protect, it seems everyone wants them dead. Including a dark magician whose plans they recently thwarted. Now Vocho and Kacha are in the midst of an uneasy truce, not sure whether to trust each other, or anyone else for that matter. What's more, the sinister magician is rumored to have returned. Now he knows who was behind the failure of his last plan, he's determined to put a stop to Vocho and Kacha permanently. SHIFTING SHADOWS – PATRICIA BRIGGS $19.99 *REPACK* A collection of new and previously published short stories set in a world featuring Mercy Thompson and the characters she calls friends. The collection includes the new stories "Silver" "Roses in Winter" "Redemption" and "Hollow." Also including is "Fairy Gifts" from Naked City, "Gray" from Home Improvement, "Alpha and Omega" from On The Prowl, "Seeing Eye" from Strange Brew, "The Star of David" from Wolfsbane and Mistletoe and "In Red, with Pearls" from Down These Strange Streets. DARK HEART OF MAGIC – JENNIFER ESTEP BOOK #2 $20.99 TRADE P/BACK Book #1 Cold Burn Of Magic. As a thief, I stick to the shadows as much as possible. But when the head of the Sinclair Family picks me to compete in the Tournament of Blades, there's no escaping the spotlight-or the danger. Even though he's my competition, Devon Sinclair thinks I have the best shot at winning what's supposed to be a friendly contest. But when the competitors start having mysterious "accidents," it looks like someone will do anything to win-no matter who they hurt. As if I didn't have enough to worry about, mobster Victor Draconi is plotting against Devon and the rest of my friends, and someone's going around Cloudburst Falls murdering monsters. One thing's for sure. Sometimes, humans can be more monstrous than anything else. THIS LOOKS LIKE ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING READS THIS YEAR. CAN’T WAIT! MENAGERIE – RACHEL VINCENT BOOK #1 $16.95 When Delilah Marlow visits Metzgers Menagerie, she is an ordinary woman in a not-quite-ordinary world. But under the macabre circus black-top, she discovers a fierce, sharp-clawed creature lurking just beneath her human veneer. Captured and put on exhibition, Delilah is stripped of her worldly possessions, including her own name, as she’s forced to perform in town after town. But there is breathtaking beauty behind the seamy and grotesque reality of the carnival. Gallagher, her handler, is as kind as he is cryptic and strong. The other attractions—mermaids, minotaurs, gryphons and kelpies—are strange, yes, but they share a bond forged by the brutal realities of captivity. And as Delilah struggles for her freedom, and for her fellow menagerie, she’ll discover a strength and a purpose she never knew existed. THE WHITE ROSE – AMY EWING BOOK #2 $17.95 TRADE P/BACK Book #1 The Jewel. Violet is on the run away from the Jewel, away from a lifetime of servitude, away from the Duchess of the Lake. With Ash and Raven traveling with her, Violet will need all of her powers to get her friends, and herself, out of the Jewel alive. But no matter how far Violet runs, she can't escape the rebellion brewing just beneath the Jewel's glittering surface. Violet must decide if she is strong enough to rise against the Jewel and everything she has ever known. p a r a N o r m a l p a r a N o r THE 2 YEAR WAIT IS OVER! REAP THE WIND – KAREN CHANCE BOOK #7 $18.95 Start with Touch The Dark. You’d think that being chief seer for the supernatural world would come with a few perks. But as Cassie Palmer has learned, being Pythia doesn’t mean you don’t have to do things the hard way. That’s why she finds herself on a rescue mission skipping through time even though she doesn’t entirely understand her dimension-bending new power. Rescuing her friend John Pritkin should have been an in-andout kind of deal, but with the near-immortal mage’s soul lost in time, Cassie has to hunt for it through the ages with Pritkin’s demon dad in tow. He’s the only one who can reverse Pritkin’s curse, but with the guardians of the timeline dead set on stopping anyone from mucking about, Cassie will have to figure out how to get her friend back without ruffling too many feathers or causing a world-ending paradox or two. THE SINGLE UNDEAD MUMS CLUB – MOLLY HARPER BOOK #4 $18.95 Start with The Care And Feeding Of Stray Vampires. Widow Libby Stratton arranged to be turned into a vampire after she was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. It wasn't the best idea she's ever had, but she was desperate--she's not about to leave her seven-year-old son to be raised by her rigid, overbearing in-laws. On top of post-turning transition issues, like being ignored at PTA meetings and other mothers rejecting her son's invitations for sleepovers, Libby must deal with her father-in-law's attempts to declare her an unfit mother, her growing feelings for Wade--a tattooed redneck single dad she met while hiding in a closet at Back to School Night--and the return of her sire, who hasn't stopped thinking about brave, snarky Libby since he turned her. AUTUMN THORNS – YASMINE GALENORN BOOK #1 $18.95 Fifteen years ago, I ran away from Whisper Hollow, Washington, a small town on Crescent Lake in the Olympic Peninsula. But truth is, if you were born here, you can never really leave. I’m Kerris Fellwater, and when I returned, I inherited my grandmother’s house and her gift. As a spirit shaman, it’s my responsibility to drive the dead back to their graves, because around Whisper Hollow, people and secrets don’t always stay buried. When I was little, I was told my mother ran off. But now it looks like she was murdered. With the help of my mysterious neighbor Bryan, we begin to unravel the mystery of her disappearance, and in doing so, unearth a dark force seeking to bury Whisper Hollow. Now I must work with the dead, rather than against them, because our enemy will do whatever she can to destroy the town, and she means to start with me. LOVING EVE LANGLAIS’ BOOKS? SHE ALSO HAS A CYBORG SERIES, HERE IS THE FIRST BOOK C791 BOOK #1 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK Machines aren't supposed to feel, but this cyborg can't help falling in love. Assigned as a specimen collector for a captured cyborg, Chloe is intrigued by the machine disguised as a man. Kidnapped during his daring escape, he shows her that despite the chip in his brain, his humanity is not completely lost. Formerly known as unit X109GI, Joe is on a quest to discover his origin. While he doesn't find the answers he's looking for, he does discover that affection and lust aren't just for humans. But when it comes to a battle between logic and love, which side will the cybernetic organism-once a man-choose? Evaluating his feelings will have to wait though because the military isn't done with Joe. But their threats against him pale in comparison before the shocking discovery of project C791, the revelation of which stuns the rebel cyborgs-and ignites a fury for vengeance MIND MAGIC – EILEEN WILKS BOOK #12 $18.95 Start with Tempting Danger. Thanks to the mindspeech lessons she’s receiving from the black dragon, Lily is temporarily benched from Unit Twelve until her brain acclimates and the risk of total burnout passes. At least she has her new husband, lupi Rule Turner, to keep her occupied. But when her mentor calls in a favor and sends Lily to a murder scene, she’s suddenly back on active status despite the hallucinations she can’t keep at bay. With one touch, Lily knows the man was killed by magic, but her senses don’t warn her how far the conspiracy goes. A shadowy force within the government wants to take Unit Twelve down, and they don't mind killing to achieve their goal. With none of her usual resources, Lily is up against impossible odds-because with her mind in disarray, she can’t trust anything she sees. PASSION IGNITES – DONNA GRANT BOOK #10 $18.95 Start with Dark Heat. Thorn is the bad boy of the Dragon Kings. When he sees brave Lexi being lured into the Dark Fae's trap, he has no choice but to rescue her from a fate worse than death. But by saving this tempting mortal, he exposes himself to his fiercest enemy-and darkest desires. As the war between Dragons and Fae heats up, so does the passion between Lexi and Thorn. And when love is a battlefield, the heart takes no prisoners. Lexi is on a mission of justice. Every day, she searches for the monster who murdered her friend. Every night, she hides in the shadows and plots her revenge. But the man she seeks is more dangerous than she ever imagined. He is one of the Dark Fae who preys on human life, who uses his unearthly power to seduce the innocent, and who is setting a trap just for her. Nothing can save Lexi from a creature like this-except the one man who's been watching her every move. DRAGOS GOES TO WASHINGTON – THEA HARRISON BOOK #8.5 $29.95 TRADE P/BACK Start with Dragon Bound. Dragos Cuelebre, Lord of the Wyr, needs to throw a party without maiming anyone. That isn’t exactly as easy as it might sound. After the destructive events of the last eighteen months, the Elder Races are heading to Washington D.C. to foster peace with humankind. Not known for his diplomacy skills, Dragos must rely on his mate Pia to help navigate a battlefield of words and polite smiles rather than claws. With Dragos’s mating instinct riding close to the surface, his temper is more volatile than ever and the threat of violence hovers in the air. Then the human spouse of a prominent politician winds up murdered and Dragos and Pia must race against time to hunt down those behind it before they are held responsible for the crime. Book #9 Shadows End is released next month, get your pre order in now. BORN OF BETRAYAL – SHERRILYN KENYON BOOK #9 $45.95 H/COVER $29.99 TRADE P/BACK Start with Born Of Night. Years ago, family loyalty caused Fain Hauk to give up everything he loved: his military career, his planet, his fiancée, even his name. Now, decades later, everything has changed. He's built a new life out of the ashes of his old, and he's vowed to never let anything threaten his loved ones again. But when old enemies align themselves with new ones, he's caught in the middle of a brutal war. And when fate throws his former fiancée back into his world and she has her own agenda that includes taking his head for what he did to her years ago, more than just his life is at stake. STARS OF FORTUNE – NORA ROBERTS BOOK #1 $29.99 TRADE P/BACK To celebrate the rise of their new queen, three goddesses of the moon created three stars, one of fire, one of ice, one of water. But then they fell from the sky, putting the fate of all worlds in danger. And now three women and three men join forces to pick up the pieces. Sasha Riggs is a reclusive artist, haunted by dreams and nightmares that she turns into extraordinary paintings. Her visions lead her to the Greek island of Corfu, where five others have been lured to seek the fire star. Sasha recognizes them, because she has drawn them. All on a quest. All with secrets. Sasha is the one who holds them together: the seer. And in the magician, Bran Killian, she sees a man of immense power and compassion. As Sasha struggles with her rare ability, Bran is there to support her, challenge her, and believe in her. But Sasha and Bran are just two of the six. And they all must work together as a team to find the fire star in a cradle of land beneath the sea. Coming Next Month…. BOUND IN DARKNESS – JACQUELYN FRANK BK #4 *FINAL* SHADOWS END – THEA HARRISON BK #9 DRAGON STORM – KATIE MACALISTER BK #2 IN THE COMPANY OF WOLVES – PAIGE TYLER BK #3 WILD CAT – CHRISTINE FEEHAN BK #8 FEEL THE BURN – GA AIKEN BK #9 THE WARRIOR VAMPIRE – KATE BAXTER BK #2 SWEET RUIN – KRESLEY COLE BK #16 H/C & T/P INVICTUS – DIANA PALMER BK #3 ALIEN IN CHIEF – GINI KOCH BK #12 CAST IN HONOR – MICHELLE SAGARA BK #12 T/P BLOOD KISS – JR WARD BK #1 WICKED EDGE – REBECCA ZANETTI BK #2 T/P p a r a N o r m a l p a r a N o r m a l BLACK WOLVES – KATE ELLIOTT BOOK #1 $29.95 TRADE P/BACK Twenty two years have passed since Kellas, once Captain of the legendary Black Wolves, lost his King and with him his honor. With the King murdered and the Black Wolves disbanded, Kellas lives as an exile far from the palace he once guarded with his life. Until Marshal Dannarah, sister to the dead King, comes to him with a plea-rejoin the palace guard and save her nephew, King Jehosh, before he meets his father's fate. Combining the best of "Shogun" and Netflix's "Marco Polo," "Black Wolves" is an unmissable treat for epic fantasy lovers everywhere. DEAD ICE – LAURELL K HAMILTON BOOK #23 $19.99 *REPACK* (DUE 10/11) Start with Guilty Pleasures. Anita Blake has the highest kill count of any vampire executioner in the country. She’s a U.S. Marshal who can raise zombies with the best of them. But ever since she and master vampire Jean-Claude went public with their engagement, all she is to anyone and everyone is JeanClaude’s fiancee. It’s wreaking havoc with her reputation as a hard ass to some extent. Luckily, in professional circles, she’s still the go-to expert for zombie issues. And right now, the FBI is having one hell of a zombie issue. Someone is producing zombie porn. Anita has seen her share of freaky undead fetishes, so this shouldn’t bother her. But the women being victimized aren’t just mindless, rotting corpses. Their souls are trapped behind their eyes, signaling voodoo of the blackest kind. It’s the sort of case that can leave a mark on a person. And Anita’s own soul may not survive unscathed. ROCK ME TWO TIMES – DAWN RYDER BOOK #1 $18.95 Rock star Syon Braden writes and plays the most extremeand profitable-music from the depths of his shredded heart. He's got a double platinum record, adoring fans, and success for his band Toxsin-but it's what he can't have that he craves. Custom leather designer Kate Napier has her sights set on success, and that means keeping irresistible rock stars like Syon out of her bed. The chance to tour with the band and provide them with a fantastic custom wardrobe is too major an opportunity to turn down. But immersion in the dark, wild world of Toxsin on tour means Kate's about to get rocked...hard...body and soul. DID YOU MISS THIS GREAT SERIES FROM M LEIGHTON STRONG ENOUGH BOOK #1 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK How would I describe myself? Well, I’m Muse Harper. I m a twenty-something painter who loves red wine, quirky movies, and men with a fatal flaw. But that was before I met Jasper King. He became my fatal flaw. Eight months ago, I had a choice to make abandon everything I’ve ever known to protect my family, or stay and risk someone getting hurt. I chose the former. My plan was working just fine until I found out my father had gone missing. That’s when I met Jasper. A bounty hunter with the eyes of a tiger and the nose of a bloodhound, he was supposed to help me find my father. What I didn’t know was that meeting him was no accident. Hunting people isn’t all that Jasper does. And helping me was only part of his plan. I just wish I’d found out sooner, before my heart got involved. But even then, I don’t know if I’d have done things differently. Now, I have another choice to make trust the man that I’m falling in love with and hope that he’ll do the right thing, or run as far away from him as I can get. TOUGH ENOUGH BOOK #2 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK There was a time when I had everything-a wonderful family, a bright future. Love. But all that was taken away in a single night, torn from me like flesh from bone. Since then, I've hidden away in my second-choice job as a makeup artist. But I prefer it that way, actually. I'm comfortable in the shadows, where no one can see my scars. Kiefer Rogan literally took my breath away the moment I met him. MMA champion-turned-actor, notorious playboy, charming to a fault -- he's everything I vowed to avoid. But he just wouldn't stop until I opened up and let him in. Maybe I should've tried harder to resist him. Maybe I shouldn't have fallen in love with him. Because I, of all people, know that everyone has secrets. Scars. And that they're usually ugly and painful and destructive to the people we love most. I just never guessed that they could be deadly, too. ROCK REDEMPTION – NALINI SINGH BOOK #3 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK Book #1 Rock Addiction, Book #2 Rock Hard. Kit Devigny could have loved Noah St. John. Their friendship burned with the promise of intense passion and searing tenderness until the night Noah deliberately shattered her heart. Noah knows he destroyed something precious the night he chose to betray Kit, but he'd rather she hate him than learn his darkest secret. All he has left is his music. It's his saving grace, but it doesn't silence the voices that keep him up at night. Chasing oblivion through endless one-night-stands, he earns a few hours' sleep and his bad boy reputation. When a media error sees Noah and Kit dubbed the new "it" couple, Kit discovers her chance at the role of a lifetime hinges on riding the media wave. Wanting-needing -to give Kit this, even if he can't give her everything, Noah agrees to play the adoring boyfriend. Only the illusion is suddenly too real, too painful, and it may be too late for the redemption of Noah St. John. THIS SERIES BY JOANNA WYLDE IS NOT TO BE MISSED! REAPERS AND BASTARDS BOOK #4.5 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK *4 IN 1* Start with Reapers Property. Charming Bastard: I first met Riley Boone when I was four years old. Boonie's family lived next to ours. For the first week he ignored me, until I impressed him by climbing nearly thirty feet up in the tree behind his trailer. They had to call the fire department to get me down, but it was worth it to see the respect in his five-year-old eyes. He gave me a worm in honor of my accomplishment. I fell in love. The next day he made me eat the worm and our relationship has been complicated ever since. Sticky Sweet: A Short Story Horse and Marie met for the first time in "Reaper's Property." Now experience this moment through his eyes. (Originally on Joanna's website.) Skunked: A Short Story Marie has some BIG news to share with Horse-news that will change both their lives forever. Sugar and Spice: A Short Story A prequel to "Reaper's Fall," this story features Painter and Melanie's first meeting. REAPERS FALL BOOK #5 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK (DUE 10/11) Levi Painter Brooks was nothing before he joined the Reapers motorcycle club. The day he patched in, they became his brothers and his life. All they asked in return was a strong arm and unconditional loyalty a loyalty that’s tested when he’s caught and sentenced to prison for a crime committed on their behalf. Melanie Tucker may have had a rough start, but along the way she’s learned to fight for her future. She’s escaped from hell and started a new life, yet every night she dreams of a biker whose touch she can’t forget. It all started out so innocently just a series of letters to a lonely man in prison. Friendly. Harmless. Safe. Now Painter Brooks is coming home and Melanie’s about to learn that theres no room for innocence in the Reapers MC. WRAPPED AND STRAPPED – LORELEI JAMES BOOK #7 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK Start with Corralled. Vegetarian and humanitarian Harlow Pratt and cattle ranch foreman Hugh Pritchett have been taunting each other for years. Hugh thinks she’s a spoiled rich girl, and he’s had enough of that life with his ex-wife. Harlow thinks Hugh is an ill-mannered trouble-maker who wouldn't know fun if it bit him. When they’re forced together at the Split Rock Ranch and Resort, everything changes. They might be polar opposites, but working out their differences skin to skin, in the dark, seems to help their incompatibility a lot. But when trouble from both their pasts comes calling, Harlow and Hugh have no one else to lean on. OVER THE KNEE – ZWADUK/WATT/BARKER/ET AL $35.00 TRADE P/BACK “In the Eyes of the Law” by Ashe Barker. A criminal conviction could cause her to lose her job. How much worse could this get? Libby soon knows the answer to that question when the head of security at the mall shows up. He was her husband and her Dom. Will he turn her over to the police, or would a hard, bare-bottom spanking be sufficient redress for her misdemeanor? “Kneel for You” by Katy Swann. When journalist Kirsten Anderson is told by her boss to write an article about BDSM she’s extremely reluctant. When her friend Chloe sees how stressed Kirsten is about the article she offers to take her to a BDSM club to find some inspiration. Kirsten agrees, but doesn’t mention that she used to go to this particular club three years earlier. Also includes “Silk and Decadence” by Wendi Zwaduk, “A Private Education” by Dolly Watt, “Spicing it Up” by Lily Harlem, “Properly, or Not at All” by Lucy Felthouse. e r o t i c e r o t i c NAUTI SEDUCTRESS – LORA LEIGH BOOK #3 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK (DUE 10/11) Book #1 Nauti Temptress, Book #2 Nauti Enchantress. Zoey Mackay is as tough and savvy as anyone. But when an unknown assailant slips her a psychoactive drug, she descends into a literal nightmare of violence and blood. And even after she wakes, the horror haunts her, spurring her to learn how to defend herself. But her defense may not be enough for a different kind of opponent. Enigmatic Homeland Security honcho Chatham Bromleagh Doogan is a man with power and the will to use it. When he rescues Zoey from the depths of her drug-induced delirium, he swears to find the bastards who almost destroyed her spirit and make them pay. But when the shadowy threat returns, will Zoey and Doogan have the strength to hold onto each other and survive the coming storm? NO BOUNDARIES – SE JAKES BOOK #1 $35.00 TRADE P/BACK The jobs Marcus Lowry works for at Phoenix, Inc. Investigations are quick and easy, and they don't give him the nightmares his days as a CIA operative did. That is, until he gets involved in a case that grabs him by the throat and won't let go. Cole Jacobs left behind his old life as a rent boy to make a name for himself rebuilding highend and vintage cars and bikes. But when a stalker threatens to kill him -and to hurt anyone who stands in his way-his past closes in on him, and he's not sure where to turn. The last thing Marcus wants to do is take on a charity case, and to say that he and Cole don't see eye to eye at first is putting things mildly. But when the first attempt on Cole's life nearly kills them both, Marcus realizes that Cole is in real danger, and Cole is forced to reveal everything. Almost everything. Because Cole's deepest secrets could destroy them both. Coming Next Month... CHESS VOL 1 – SEAN MICHAEL T/P THE OUTLANDISH COMPANION VOL 2– DIANA GABALDON $75.00 H/COVER $35.00 TRADE P/BACK (DUE 1/12) More than a decade ago Diana Gabaldon delighted her legions of fans with "The Outlandish Companion," an indispensable guide to all the Outlander books at the time. But that edition was just a taste of things to come. Since that publication, there have been four more Outlander novels, a side series, assorted novellas, and one smash-hit Starz original television series. Now Gabaldon serves up "The Outlandish Companion, Volume Two," an all-new guide to the latest books in the series. Written with Gabaldon’s signature wit and intelligence, this compendium is bursting with generous commentary and juicy insider details, including a complete chronology of the series thus far with full synopses of "A Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, "and "Written in My Own Heart’s Blood.” It recaps of the Lord John Grey novels: "Lord John and the Private Matter, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, Lord John and the Hand of Devils," and "The Scottish Prisoner." A who’s who of the cast of Outlander characters, cross-referenced by book, detailed maps and floor plans, a bibliographic guide to research sources, essays on subjects as wide ranging as Outlandish controversies regarding sex and violence, the unique responsibilities of a writer of historical fiction, and Gabaldon’s writing process. A guided tour of the clothes, food, and music of the eighteenth century, a Scottish glossary and pronunciation guide, personal photos taken on the set of the "Outlander" series. THE DEMURE MISS MANNING – AMANDA MCCABE $17.95 The perfect diplomat's daughter, Mary Manning spent her young life following her father around the world, behaving in the most agreeable way. So stealing a kiss from military hero Sebastian Barrett was most out of character, and a mistake she'll never make again! A mission to Brazil seems the perfect way to escape his tempting emerald eyes. But when he, too, arrives upon the sultry sands of Rio, Mary realizes there's no running from the perfectly wicked way Sebastian makes her feel. CONQUERORS KISS – HANNAH HOWELL $18.95 *REISSUE* (ORIG 11/91) Jennet Graeme has witnessed terrible tragedy during the many years of strife between the Scots and the English. As Scottish invaders plunder her convent sanctuary, she defiantly resists the blond warrior who claims her as his prize. But his brute strength is overpowering and Jennet is forced to ride with him through the lawless lands, tending to the wounded, protected and desired by a man she wants to hate but cannot. Sir Hacon Gillard is moved by Jennet's compassion and mercy. As a loyal knight, he's pledged fealty to his king's command, even as he loses his heart to this remarkable woman. Merciless in combat yet there burns within him a spark for something far beyond the heat of battle. THE HOUSE PARTY – ANNE STUART $35.00 TRADE P/BACK Michael Fraser was so handsome, it was positively criminal. His cold blue eyes made Elizabeth's heart skip at their very first meeting. No doubt about it, the gossip was right: this tough soldier was a traitor, a spy, a scurrilous French agent. Yet her hapless cousin had invited him to their home for the weekend. What trouble might this untrustable man cause during the course of a three-day house party filled with distinguished guests? Soon Elizabeth hears that this stealthy spy has been querying the servants about her. Her brother is off on a secret mission against Bonaparte-that must be the reason for Michael's sly attentions. If only his gaze weren't so irresistible, his voice so hypnotic, his kiss so treasonously sweet. She never imagined a French agent could be this dangerous. A LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE – CATHY MAXWELL BOOK #0.5 $10.95 Grandmother, grandmother, who shall it be? Who shall it be, who will marry me? Duke, Earl, a powerful marquess? When my heart is given to Fyclan Morris. Beautiful Jennifer Tarleton has no lack of noble suitors, but the only man who captures her attention is the one her father will never let her marry: Fyclan Morris. He's a brash adventurer, witty, courageous and Irish! Even worse, her father blames her for their reversal of fortune. And it's a fortune or rather, his grandmother the fortune teller who foretold that Fyclan would meet “the one,” a love prophesied in the stars. He vows nothing will stand in the way of making Jennifer his bride, but is the price too high? Or is a thing called love worth every challenge? BOOK #1 THE MATCH OF THE CENTURY IS DUE NEXT MONTH. PREORDER NOW. THE IRRESISTIBLE ROGUE – VALERIE BOWMAN BOOK #4 $18.95 Start with the Unexpected Duchess. Daphne Swift has not laid eyes on her devilishly charming husband, Captain Rafferty Cavendish, in quite some time. As a matter of fact, she wants the rogue to annul their brief marriage so that she can marry the reliable and estimable Lord Fitzwell. But the breathtakingly handsome Rafe is not interested in letting Daphne go-at least not without paying his scandalous price. Rafe prefers to face the dangers of spying alone, but this time he needs his innocent, fiery wife to uncover the information he seeks. He has even agreed to release her from their marriage if she submits completely to his plan. However, Daphne's alluring combination of courage and curves makes her a dangerous distraction, and it is not long before Rafe is trading subterfuge for seduction in order to prove that Daphne is meant to be his and his alone.’ IMPETUOUS INNOCENT – STEPHANIE LAURENS $18.95 *REISSUE* (ORIG 03/03) Dominic Ridgeley has done a gentlemanly deed, belying his rakish reputation. He's delivered friendless orphan Georgiana Hartley into the protection of his vivacious sister. Under Bella's accomplished tutelage, thinks the viscount, Georgiana is sure to attract a suitable husband. How right he is. Georgiana's guileless charm and pretty figure quickly launch her to the acme of London society. She's fairly besieged by suitors. Dominic is shocked by his plan's success-and his growing feelings for the girl. But with multiple proposals, valuable property and damned propriety all standing between them, will this innocent ever be Dominic's? Includes bonus story "The Accidental Princess" by Michelle Willingham. Lady Chesterfield gladly succumbed to scandal in the arms of Lieutenant Michael Thorpe. Her social ruin means nothing, unless her common soldier is, in fact, a prince. r e g E n c y g A y r e g E n c y AIM HIGH – CHASE/ NIGHT/ETAL $35.00 TRADE P/BACK “Possibilities” by T.A. Chase. When Dixon and Carson meet during a hurricane, neither imagined that moment would be the beginning of a new relationship. “Search and Rescue” by Jenna Byrnes. Airman First Class Matthew Billings has almost completed a two year training program on his way to becoming a Para-rescue man in the Air Force Special Operations Unit. On a mission to rescue a child lost in the Pecos Wilderness of New Mexico, he meets Master Sergeant Drake Bogart, a man who is as infuriating as he is handsome. “Live for the Day” by Sarah Masters. Michael and Steven grew up together. They’d always planned to join the military, but when it came time to sign up, Michael couldn’t do it. For years, Michael has worried every time Steven is out in the desert, risking his life to serve and protect. He dreads the day Steven won’t come home. Also includes“Lonely Hearts and Yellow Ribbons” by Stephani Hecht, “Venetian Skies” by Morticia Knight, and “Lifetime Hitch” by Megan Slayer. DANIELS TRUE DESIRE – GRACE BURROWES BOOK #2 $18.95 Book #1 Tremaines True Love. Daniel Banks is a man of the cloth whose vocation is the last comfort he has left-and even his churchman's collar is beginning to feel like a noose. At the urging of family, Daniel attempts to start his life over as vicar in the sleepy Kentish town of Haddondale, family seat to the earls of Bellefonte. Lady Kirsten Haddonfield has resigned herself to a life of spinsterhood. Then the handsome new village vicar, Reverend Daniel Banks, becomes a guest of the Haddonfield family while the vicarage is being renovated, and Kirsten finds herself rethinking her position. Lady Kirsten does not know that Daniel's past is about to cast a shadow on love's future. A TALENT FOR TRICKERY – ALISSA JOHNSON BOOK #1 $17.95 Years ago, Owen Renderwell earned acclaim-and a title-for the dashing rescue of a kidnapped duchess. But only a select few knew that Scotland Yard's most famous detective was working alongside London's most infamous thief...and his criminally brilliant daughter, Charlotte Walker. Lottie was like no other woman in Victorian England. She challenged him. She dazzled him. She questioned everything he believed and everything he was, and he has never wanted anyone more. And then he lost her. Now a private detective on the trail of a murderer, Owen has stormed back into Lottie's life. She knows that no matter what they may pretend, he will always be a man of the law and she’s a criminal. Yet whenever he's near, Owen has a way of making things complicated...and long for a future that can never be theirs. THE WRONG BRIDE – GAYLE CALLEN BOOK #1 $18.95 Shaken from sleep during the night and bundled off to the Highlands by a burly Scot, Riona is at first terrified, then livid. Hugh McCallum insists they were promised to each other as children to ensure peace between their clans. The stubborn laird refuses to believe he's kidnapped the wrong Catriona Duff. Instead, he embarks on a campaign of slow-burning seduction. At first, Hugh cares only what their marriage can do for his people. Now he's starting to crave Riona for her own sake, but her true identity jeopardizes his clan's contract. And unless she chooses to risk all to be his bride, he'll lose the only thing he prizes more than the lands he's fought so hard to save the passionate marriage they could have together. IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS – KELLY/ LEE/LETHBRIDGE $17.95 “Christmas Eve Proposal” by Carla Kelly. Christmas gets more interesting when sailing master Ben Muir takes lodgings with Mandy Mathison! Because when her scandalous past is revealed, only he can save her future. “The Viscount’s Christmas Kiss” by Georgie Lee. Lily Rutherford is shocked to learn the man who snubbed her years before will be staying for Christmas. Can she forgive the viscount in time for a stolen kiss under the mistletoe? “Wallflower, Widow...Wife!” by Ann Lethbridge. Penniless widow Cassandra Norton faces Christmas on the run with her two stepdaughters, until Adam Royston sweeps her off her feet and into his country estate! BELLA AND THE BEAST – OLIVIA DRAKE BOOK #4 $17.95 Start with If The Slipper Fits. Bella Jones feels like a fish out of water in civilized England. Raised abroad by her explorer father, she's amused by the very proper manners of the nobility. Nevertheless, to save her younger siblings from ruin, she must infiltrate a ducal household in order to find the map to an ancient treasure trove. Alas, the haughty, handsome duke stands in her way...unless she can tame his beastly temper, that is. Miles Grayson, the Duke of Aylwin, prefers antiquities to, well, everything else. Especially prying females with their irksome questions. But Bella's blue eyes and beguiling smile are improbably charming, and the temptation of her kiss is impossible to resist. As the pair is swept into a mystery that reaches back to their childhoods, Miles realizes that Bella has made the rarest discovery of all-the key to his heart. FALLING INTO BED WITH A DUKE – LORRAINE HEATH BOOK #1 $18.95 After six unsuccessful Seasons, Miss Minerva Dodger chooses spinsterhood over fortune-hungry suitors. But thanks to the Nightingale Club, she can at least enjoy one night of pleasure. At that notorious establishment, ladies don masks before choosing a lover. The Duke of Ashebury is more than willing to satisfy the secretive lady's desires and draws Minerva into an exquisite, increasingly intimate affair. A man of remarkable talents, Ashe soon deduces that his bedmate is the unconventional Miss Dodger. Intrigued by her wit and daring, he sets out to woo her in earnest. Yet Minerva refuses to trust him. How to court a woman he has already thoroughly seduced? And how to prove that the passion unleashed in darkness is only the beginning of a lifetime's pleasure? WHAT HAPPENS UNDER THE MISTLETOE – JEFFRIES/HAWKINS/CAMP/DURAN $18.95 "The Heiress and the Hothead" by Sabrina Jeffries. Stunned by the heat of an unexpected kiss on a winter's eve, two strangers from different worlds turn hotheaded principles into burning passion. "Twelve Kisses" by Karen Hawkins. In the snowy Scottish countryside, rakish duke has an unforgettable holiday encounter when the alluring lady he surprises under the mistletoe is not who he expected, but a long-lost love with a score to settle. "By Any Other Name" by Candace Camp. Edinburgh is aglitter for Christmastime as a curious gentleman is in hot pursuit of an intriguing lady in disguise--one who refuses to reveal her true identity, though she fears he has already stolen her heart with his kiss. "Sweet Ruin" by Meredith Duran. Will the festive spirit of the season sweep the feisty heroine beneath the mistletoe-and back into the arms of the dashing rogue whose carelessness soiled her reputation and sent her into exile in London? HIS HOUSE KEEPERS CHRISTMAS WISH – LOUISE ALLEN $17.95 Accidentally colliding with Tess Ellery on the icy streets of Ghent is definitely not how bachelor Alexander Tempest, Viscount Weybourn, intended to start the festive period. He may have mistaken her for a nun, but there's nothing innocent about his reaction to Tess's delicious curves. When Tess is left stranded, Alex is honor-bound to take her home as his housekeeper! And despite his long-held rule of spending Christmas alone, Tess's vivacity soon has this brooding lord determined to make all her Christmas wishes come true! COLD HEARTED RAKE – LISA KLEYPAS BOOK #1 $18.95 Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own. Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains: Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known? r e g E n c y r e g E n c y A WICKED WAY TO WIN AN EARL – ANNA BRADLEY BOOK #1 $18.95 “England, 1811.”Delia Somerset despises the privileged ton, but her young sister, Lily, is desperate to escape their family’s scandalous past and join high society. Unwilling to upset her sister, Delia reluctantly agrees to attend a party at the Sutherland estate and avoid the gossip at all costs. Alec Sutherland is known as a hot-headed scoundrel, but nothing gets a rise out of him as much as the news that his brother desires Delia’s hand in marriage. She is, after all, the daughter of the London belle who soiled their family name. He’s determined to ruin her reputation as well, in the most delicious way possible. It’s only a matter of time before he can woo her with his irresistible advances. As Delia devilishly plays along in Alec’s game, determined to prove the joke is on him, they inch ever closer to repeating history. And in this game of seductive glances, scandalous whispers, and old debts, the outcome might be much more than either of them anticipated. HEARTLESS – KAT MARTIN $18.95 *REISSUE* (ORIG 05/01) To escape her life of poverty as a tenant farmer's daughter, Ariel Summers made a bargain with the devil-she would become the Earl of Greville's mistress in exchange for the schooling of a lady. But she couldn't foresee the earl's timely death, or her attraction to his bastard son and heir, Justin Ross. Justin never meant to demand payment from the young woman his father had planned to ruin. But her allure provoked his ruthless nature and he vowed he would have her in his bed. Seduction was his plan, but Justin never suspected Ariel's innocent passion would awaken emotions he believed long dead. Now mistrust and betrayal threaten the fragile happiness they have found, and Justin must convince Ariel he isn't the heartless man she believes. SMOKE RIVER FAMILY – LYNNA BANNING $17.95 When Dr. Zane Dougherty swept Winifred Von Dannen's sister off to Smoke River, Winifred was resentful, but now she wants to be part of her late sister's baby's life. That means dealing with Zane and the shadows of loneliness--and incredible hunger--she sees in his eyes. Zane knows he and his infant daughter are truly blessed. But he wants more. He wants Winifred! Is there a way he can mend this broken family and care for them forever? “I REALLY LOVED THIS DEBUT SERIES FROM JANE SHOUP. I AM SURE YOU WILL TOO.” ROSEMARY DOWN IN THE VALLEY BOOK #1 $17.95 Miss Emeline Wright risked everything to escape the monster who stole her innocence, her dignity, her pride. Now no one in her little home town nestled in the West Virginia hills must ever know what she was forced to do while a captive in the city. Her only chance is to make a go of her uncle’s failing farm, but how can a woman alone, in rough country, survive? With unfailing courage and an open heart, Em wins over the townspeople who’ve judged her so harshly, taking in a motley crew of misfits who show up to lend a hand. But it’s the quiet strength and unfailing love of a single man that will show her how to trust again as they build a home to last forever. SPIRIT OF THE VALLEY BOOK #2 $17.95 Pauline Ray is on the run, and she won't get far. With thirty-four dollars, two small children to feed, the cold coming in fast, she has no idea how she'll hide her tracks from her monster of a husband, let alone support her family. But Pauline is done with convention, and with nothing from her old life worth preserving, not even her name, she's free to become a whole new person. All she has to do is singlehandedly turn a run-down homestead into the haven she and her children need, in a town full of wagging tongues and watchful eyes. But one man is watching her with more than judgment. Pauline would never have considered his scandalous proposal in her days as an obedient, suffering wife and daughter. But "Lizzie" might dare to accept him--his love, his work, and his secrets--and wrest her story toward a happily ever after all her own. SCANDAL TAKES THE STAGE – EVA LEIGH BOOK #2 $17.95 Book #1 Forever Your Earl. Successful playwright Maggie Delamere has no interest in the flirtations of noblemen like Cameron, Viscount Marwood. She once paid dearly for a moment of weakness and vows to rebuff the wildly persistent and irritatingly handsome scoundrel at every turn. But when pressure to deliver a new play hampers her creativity, an invitation to use his country estate as a writer’s retreat is too tempting to resist. For Coming Next Month… years, Cam has admired Maggie’s brilliant work and he can’t pass up SWEETEST SCOUNDREL – ELIZABETH HOYT BK #9 the opportunity to discover if the beautiful, mysterious playwright is THE STRIKER—MONICA MCCARTHY BK #10 as passionate and clever as the words that flow from her quill. He’s THE SPINSTERS GUIDE TO SCANDALOUS BEHAVIOUR – JENNIFER MCQUISTION never offered a lady his bed without being in it, but if it means loosening Maggie’s pen and her inhibitions he’ll do exactly that. But soon Cam’s plans for seduction become a fight for Maggie’s heart. He’s WALK THROUGH FIRE – KRISTEN ASHLEY more than the scandalous, carefree rake society believes him to be and BOOK #4 $18.95 she’s the only woman who has ever noticed. Start with Own The Wind. Millie Cross knows what it's like to burn for someone. She was young and wild and he MIRANDA – SUSAN WIGGS was fierce and even wilder-a Chaos biker who made her $17.95 *REISSUE* (ORIG 08/ 96) heart pound. They fell in love at first sight and life was In Regency London, a woman escapes from a burning good, until she learned she couldn't be the woman he warehouse only to realize she doesn't know her own identity. needed and made it so he had no choice but to walk away. Although the locket around her neck bears the name Miranda, Twenty years later, Millie's chance run-in with her old flame sparks a she has no recollection of her past. Nor does she know why desire she just can't ignore. And this time, she won't let him ride off. two very different men want her-the Scotsman Ian MacVane, and Lord Bad boy Logan "High" Judd has seen his share of troubles with the law. Lucas Chesney, the nobleman who claims to be her betrothed. In a race Yet it was a beautiful woman who broke him. After ending a loveless against time to discover who she is and which man she can trust, marriage, High is shocked when his true love walks back into his life. Miranda embarks on a soul-stirring journey that takes her from the Millie is still gorgeous, but she's just a ghost of her former self. High's dazzling salons of London to the craggy Highlands of Scotland. All of intrigued at the change, but her betrayal cut him deep-and he doesn't her beliefs-about herself, her world and the nature of love-are tested to want to get burned again. As High sinks into meting out vengeance for their limits as she seeks the truth about her past and finds an unexpected Millie's betrayal, he'll break all over again when he realizes just how passion that ignites the hidden fires within. Millie walked through fire for her man. FOREVER AND ALWAYS – LEIGH GREENWOOD BOOK #3 $18.95 Book #1 To Have And To Hold, Book #2 To Love And To Cherish. Logan Holstock, oldest of three brothers orphaned on the Santa Fe Trail, has always been content knowing his brothers were alive and happy somewhere in the vast and brutal West-until he learns he may be dying. Certain he has little time left, Logan sets out to find them and end his days near a family he's never known and stumbles across a strong yet vulnerable widow who makes him yearn for what can never be his. Logan knows he shouldn't love Sibyl Spencer-he couldn't bear leaving her a widow all over again. But as he finds himself drawn deeper into the lives of this small Western town, he can't escape the longing to find peace in her arms. When he discovers that his death sentence is anything but, Logan swears he will do whatever it takes to prove himself to the woman he loves...and show he believes their love is worth fighting for. EDGE OF DANGER – KATIE REUS BOOK #4 $18.95 Started with Targeted. When an assassin tries to kill undercover DEA agent Tucker Pankov the same week his boss is taken out, Tucker has good reason to be paranoid. And when other members of his elite team are not only targeted, but stripped of top-secret security clearance, Tucker has one shot at discovering who wants them dead and why. So he kidnaps the only woman he thinks can save them. Brilliant NSA analyst Karen Stafford doesn’t like being forced into anything, especially by someone she doesn’t trust. Yet after a hijacked US-owned drone starts attacking government installations resulting in mass casualties, Karen has to take Tucker s side. Now, two unlikely allies must unite to prevent an escalating and unthinkable terrorist conspiracy. But as Tucker and Karen grow intimate, they realize the conspiracy runs deep, and their enemies are closer than anyone realized. s u s P e n s e r e g E n c y ONE WILD WINTERS EVE – ANNE BARTON BOOK #4 $17.95 Start with When She Was Wicked. As the Duke of Huntford's sister, Lady Rose Sherbourne follows the rules of well-bred society. Always chaperoned. Never engaging in unseemly behavior. Well, except for that one summer, years ago. And yet she's never been able to forget that handsome stable master or the stolen moments they shared. She's always wondered what might have happened if he hadn't disappeared without a word. Now she's about to find out. Charles Holland never expected to see Lady Rose again. And yet the years haven't lessened his devotion-or his desire -in any way. Despite their differences in class, Charles cannot stop himself from wanting to possess her. But as they uncover one intimate secret after another about her family, they realize that, this time, their love may come at a very dear price. DARKEST BEFORE DAWN – MAYA BANKS BOOK #10 $18.95 Start with The Darkest Hour. The enigmatic Hancock has been both opponent and ally to the KGI teams for as long as they've known him. Always working a deep game, Hancock's true allegiance has never been apparent, but one thing is for certain he never lets anything get in the way of duty. But now, his belief in the primacy of his ultimate goal is challenged by a captive he's been ordered to guard, no matter how much she suffers in her prison. She's the only woman who's ever managed to penetrate the rigid walls surrounding his icy heart, but will he allow his feelings for the beautiful victim to destroy a mission he's spent years working to complete. NO GOOD DEED – ALLISON BRENNAN BOOK #10 $18.95 Start with Love Me To Death. Lucy Kincaid understands the dangers of corruption. As an FBI agent, she has witnessed some very bad deeds committed by seemingly good people. That's why she's glad to see corrupt DEA Agent Nicole Rollins behind bars for murder, conspiracy, and gunrunning. But when Rollins makes a daring escape-jeopardizing a busload of children and killing five officers-Lucy becomes the key to the biggest manhunt in Texas history and the target of a brilliant killer. Some believe Rollins has fled the country. But Lucy suspects her plan is far more sinister-a taunting game of cat and mouse that hits much closer to home. First, an FBI agent with a connection to Texas is killed in Washington. Then, Kane Rogan disappears on a mission. When Rollins ups the ante again, Lucy is determined to save the people she loves-before her enemy strikes again. SHATTERED – CYNTHIA EDEN BOOK #3 $18.95 Book #1 Broken, Book #2 Twisted. Criminal psychologist Dr. Sarah Jacobs is all too familiar with the kind of bad boys who belong behind bars. But the dark, dangerous man she meets in the New Orleans underworld is a new kind of ruthless, and all too irresistible. Jax Fontaine doesn't claim to be a good guy, but he's loyal to his own code and brutally honest about what he wants. He and Sarah may be worlds apart, but when they're skin to skin, nothing matters but the heat between them. And when a deranged killer targets Sarah, Jax will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. REST YE MURDERED GENTLEMEN – VICKI DELANY BOOK #1 $17.95 In Rudolph, New York, it’s Christmastime all year long. But this December, while the snow-lined streets seem merry and bright, a murder is about to ruin everyone s holiday cheer. As the owner of Mrs. Claus s Treasures, Merry Wilkinson knows how to decorate homes for the holidays. That’s why she thinks her float in the semi-annual Santa Claus parade is a shoe-in for best in show. But when the tractor pulling Merry s float is sabotaged, she has to face facts: there’s a Scrooge in Christmas Town. Merry isn’t ready to point fingers, especially with a journalist in town writing a puff piece about Rudolph s Christmas spirit. But when she stumbles upon the reporter s body on a late night dog walk and police suspect he was poisoned by a gingerbread cookie crafted by her best friend, Vicky Merry will have to put down the jingle bells and figure out who’s really been grinching about town, before Vicky ends up on Santa’s naughty list. TRICKY TWENTY TWO – JANET EVANOVICH BOOK #22 $45.95 H/COVER $29.99 TRADE P/ BACK (DUE 18/11) Start with One For The Money. Stephanie Plum might not be the world’s greatest bounty hunter, but she knows when she s being played. Ken Globovic (aka Gobbles), hailed as the Supreme Exalted Zookeeper" "of the animal house known as Zeta fraternity, has been arrested for beating up the dean of students at Kiltman College. Gobbles has missed his court date and gone into hiding. People have seen him on campus, but no one will talk. Things just aren’t adding up, and Stephanie can’t shake the feeling that something funny is going on at the college and it’s not just Zeta fraternity pranks. As much as people love Gobbles, they hate Doug Linken. When Linken is gunned down in his backyard it’s good riddance, and the list of possible murder suspects is long. The only people who care about finding Linken s killer are Trenton cop Joe Morelli, who has been assigned the case, security expert Ranger, who was hired to protect Linken, and Stephanie, who has her eye on a cash prize and hopefully has some tricks up her sleeve. “I REALLY ENJOY READING MANDY BAXTER’S ROMANTIC SUSPENSE.” ROSEMARY ONE NIGHT MORE BOOK #1 $18.95 Getting saved from disaster by a handsome stranger-Harper Allen has no problem with "that." But when he leaves without a word or a clue to his real identity, the newbie reporter writes it off as the best one-night-stand she'll ever have. Until a year later, when Harper comes face to face with the man assigned to hide her from a senator's killer. Galen Kelly hasn't forgotten a single sensual minute of his night with Harper . . . or that she betrayed him. With the FBI also on their trail, he's got to pretend he's never met her or risk both their lives. But as danger closes in, Galen may not be able to protect himself from taking the biggest risk of all. ONE KISS MORE BOOK #2 $18.95 Emma Ruiz knows her father is innocent. But that doesn't help her convince the law--not even smoking hot U.S. Marshal Landon McCabe. When McCabe bangs on her door demanding information about how her cancer-stricken father escaped from federal prison, she'll have to distract him somehow--it may as well be with a stolen kiss. ONE TOUCH MORE BOOK #3 $18.95 For hotel manager Tabitha Martin, bad boys usually spell disaster. And her new guest promises just that, with his formidable build, tattooed biceps, and quiet take-nomess attitude. Tabitha is already putting everything on the line to escape her vicious drug-dealing ex's control for good but a single sizzling moment in Damien Evans' arms has her wanting all the trouble he can give. He's been undercover too long and likes living dangerously too much. U. S. Marshal Parker Evans figures maybe that's why he doesn't immediately put Tabitha in custody. Sure, she's his one chance to finally take down a major drug ring. But every minute he protects this mostly innocent blonde leaves his heart all too vulnerable. And the cost of desire could be a deadly endgame. s u s P e n s e s u s P e n s e DID YOU MISS CARA MCKENNA’S NEW SERIES? LAY IT DOWN BOOK #1 $18.95 Vince Grossier is the self-crowned outlaw king around here. But when Fortuity’s slick new mayor invites a casino development to town, greed isn’t far behind and it claims Vince’s good friend as its first casualty. With the law turning a blind eye to the mysterious death, Vince must seek his own brand of justice. The pretty photographer hired by the developers might be the key to uncovering the truth. And she’s a temptation too good to pass up. Finally free of a controlling ex, Kim Paget’s not looking to be taken for a ride not on the back of some tattooed roughneck’s bike and definitely not in his bed. But when she uncovers evidence supporting Vince’s suspicions of murder, Kim must entrust her safety to a man whose body threatens danger of a whole different kind. GIVE IT ALL BOOK #2 $18.95 Bar owner Raina Harper is on edge. It's only been six weeks since a childhood friend was killed near the casino that's being erected in her small Nevada town, and a mysterious set of bones has gone missing. With the help of the local motorcycle club, Desert Dogs, she's hoping to stay safe. Uptight British businessman Duncan Welch, employed by the casino's owners, is ostensibly in town to help make sure construction goes as planned. When he's accused of causing trouble, he claims to be framed, but Raina isn't sure she can believe him. BURN IT UP BOOK #3 $18.95 After a decade spent chasing shadier pursuits, Casey Grossier has come home to the badlands to settle down in Fortuity. Vowing to put his days of dirty money behind him, he’s cleaned up his act and become co-owner of Benji’s Saloon. But despite his efforts to be a better man, he can’t shake his crush on his sweet-faced bartender, even though the woman screams trouble. Abilene Price hopes she can outrun her mistakes and build a safe, respectable life for herself and her baby. So she’d be wise to keep her distance from her boss, Casey, and the rest of his roughneck motorcycle club, the Desert Dogs. But she just might need their help. The return of a violent figure from Abilene s past ignites a powder keg and it’s only the beginning. WRITING ALL WRONGS – ELLERY ADAMS BOOK #7 $17.95 Start with A Killer Plot. After Olivia and Chief Rawlings enjoy a brief honeymoon on Palmetto Island, they’re joined by the rest of the Bayside Book Writers for the Coastal Carolina Crime Festival. The festival s highlight is Silas Black, celebrity screenwriter and television producer, who is currently working on a popular television show in North Carolina. As the festival gets under way, a trickster seems to be bringing famous local ghost stories to life. But when the body of a woman close to Black is found on the beach, Olivia and her friends must deduce who on the island could resort to murder before the sands of time run out for someone else. GIVE KATE CARLISLE A READ, GOOD HUMOUR SUSPENSE. A HIGH END FINISH BOOK #1 $17.95 Shannon s home-renovation and repair business is booming, but her love life needs work. On a blind date with real estate agent Jerry Saxton, she has to whip out a pair of pliers to keep Jerry from getting too hands on. Shannon is happy to put her rotten date behind her, but when Jerry s found dead in a rundown Victorian home that she s been hired to restore, the town s attractive new police chief suspects that her threats may have laid the foundation for murder. Determined to clear her name, Shannon conducts her own investigation with the help of her four best friends, her eccentric father, a nosy neighbor or two, and a handsome crime writer who’s just moved to town. But as they get closer to prying out the murderer s identity, Shannon is viciously attacked. Now she’ll have to nail down the truth or end up in permanent foreclosure. THIS OLD HOMICIDE BOOK #2 $17.95 Valentine's Day is approaching, and while Shannon is delighted to be friends with not one but two handsome men, not everyone in town is feeling the love. After her elderly neighbor Jesse Hennessey fails to make his daily appearance at the local diner, Shannon swings by his place to check on him. Not only does she find Jesse dead--of an apparent heart attack--but she also realizes that his home has been ransacked. Someone suggests that a thief was searching for a priceless necklace Jesse claimed to have retrieved from a capsized sailing ship, but Shannon doesn't believe it. Everyone knows Jesse had a penchant for constructing tall tales--like the one about him having a hot new girlfriend. But his death is soon ruled a homicide, and shady suspects begin popping out of the woodwork. When another victim turns up dead, Shannon is convinced she must find the killer before someone else gets nailed. CROWNED AND MOLDERING BOOK #3 $17.95 When Mac Sullivan famous thriller writer and Shannon s new beau first moved to Lighthouse Cove, California, he bought the historic lighthouse mansion that the town is named after. Mac needs help cleaning up the place, and Shannon is more than happy to get her handywoman hands on the run-down Victorian. But during demolition, a grisly discovery is made among the debris the bones of a teenage girl who went missing fifteen years ago. Locals had always assumed Lily Brogan ran away from her difficult life, but it seems her troubles followed her to the grave. If Shannon has any chance of getting her renovation back on track, she’ll need to tackle the cold case. But with new suspects coming out of the woodwork every day, she’ll have to be careful to pry the right secrets and clues from the poor girls problematic past. PLAYING WITH FIRE – TESS GERRITSEN $45.95 H/COVER $32.99 TRADE P/BACK In an antiques shop in Rome, violinist Julia Ansdell happens upon a curious piece of music the "Incendio" waltz and is immediately entranced by its unusual composition. Julia is determined to master the complex work and make its melody heard. Back home in Boston, from the moment Julia’s bow moves across the strings, drawing the waltz’s fiery notes into the air, something strange is stirred and Julia’s world comes under threat. The music has a terrifying and inexplicable effect on her young daughter, who seems violently transformed. Convinced that the hypnotic strains of "Incendio" are weaving a malevolent spell, Julia sets out to discover the man and the meaning behind the score. Her quest beckons Julia to the ancient city of Venice, where she uncovers a dark, decades-old secret involving a dangerously powerful family that will stop at nothing to keep Julia from bringing the truth to light. THE SILENCE THAT SPEAKS – ANDREA KANE BOOK #4 $18.95 *REPACK* Start with The Girl Who Disappeared Twice. Who wants Madeline Westfield dead? And why? The Forensic Instincts team needs to find out who's targeting their client. Under the leadership of Casey Woods, the investigators have the resources to do just that, working inside the law-and outside it. Casey's associate, former navy SEAL Marc Devereaux, is a man who's equal to any situation. Except maybe this one. Because Madeline is the only woman Marc's ever loved-and his only weakness. Now a nurse at Manhattan Memorial, she's terrified. Her life is in danger, so she turns to him for help. Manhattan Memorial is in turmoil. There's a merger in the works, and the staff is still haunted by their hospital administrator's sudden death-during heart surgery performed by Madeline's ex-husband, Conrad. A surgery at which Madeline was present. With a growing list of suspects, Forensic Instincts will have to figure out who has the greatest motive to silence Madeline. WHEN SECRETS STRIKE – MARTA PERRY BOOK #2 $18.95 Book #1 Where Secrets Sleep. Amish quilter Sarah Bitler's dreams no longer feature a husband and family. Instead, she searches for success in the quilt shop within Blackburn House, a place once tarnished with deadly secrets. She refuses to let the past influence her future until an ominous fire forces them to collide. Firefighter Aaron King was the first to touch Sarah's heart-and the first to break it. Now a widower and father of two girls, his return to Sarah's life brings her buried feelings to the surface. As a string of horrific incidents tears apart their community, an arsonist's wrath threatens to destroy them all. With Aaron as the only suspect, Sarah must follow her instincts to find the truth. But to protect an innocent man, she might risk her heart to Aaron again, and risk her life to an unknown killer. ILL NEVER LET YOU GO – MARY BURTON BOOK #3 $18.95 Book #1 Cover Your Eyes, Book #2 Be Afraid. He promised to kill her. One night four years ago, Leah Carson’s husband almost succeeded. Philip stabbed her twenty-three times before fleeing. The police are sure he’s dead. But fear won’t let Leah believe it. It starts with little things. Missing keys. A flat tire. Mysterious flowers. All easily explained away if the pattern wasn’t so terrifyingly familiar. Leah has a new veterinary practice and a new life with no ties to her nightmare. But Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent Alex Morgan suspects something. And when another woman’s body is found, stabbed twentythree times, Leah knows her past has found her. As Leah and Alex untangle the horrifying truth, he watches her, ready for the perfect moment. "Until death" that was the vow they made. And a killer always keeps his word. STOP AT NOTHING – KATE SERINE BOOK #1 $18.95 When a high-profile investigation goes wrong, FBI Agent Kyle Dawson is transferred back home where he is forced to confront his demons and the only woman he ever loved. Three years ago, Kyle and Abby Morrow shared a passionate summer-then Abby broke his heart. Kyle never stopped loving Abby. So when Abby uncovers evidence of a human-trafficking ring, leading to her sister's kidnapping, he swears he'll stop at nothing to bring her sister home and keep Abby safe. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse and blindsided by their own explosive desires, they must set aside the past before it's too late. s u s P e n s e s u s P e n s e CRASH AND BURN – LISA GARDNER BOOK #3 $20.99 *REPACK* Book #1 Love You More, Book #2 Touch And Go. *featuring a cameo by fan-favorite Boston detective D. D. Warren* Nicole Frank shouldn’t have survived the car accident, much less the crawl up the steep ravine. One thought allows her to defy the odds and flag down help she must save Vero. "If the girl even exists." Arriving at the scene, Sergeant Wyatt Foster joins the desperate hunt for a missing child, only to learn that Nicky suffers from a rare brain injury that causes delusions. According to her husband, there is no child. Never has been. And yet Nicky remains adamant. She must save Vero. For Wyatt and investigator Tessa Leoni, nothing about this case is simple. It turns out Nicky has recently suffered more than one close accident. Is she indeed delusional, as her husband claims, or perhaps she knows more than she thinks? Because clearly someone out there won’t rest till Nicky crashes and burns. DEATH TAKES PRIORITY – JEAN FLOWERS BOOK #1 $17.95 After caring for her dying aunt and being dumped by her fiance, Cassie Miller decides to return to her small hometown in the Berkshires to lick her wounds and live in the house where she was raised. Leaving behind her managerial position in the Boston main postal office, Cassie trades in her tailored suits and high heels for the comfortable blue shirt and red, white, and blue striped scarf of the Postmaster for North Ashcot, Massachusetts. Everything is business as usual until Cassie arrives at work one day to find that someone has broken into the post office building. The only items stolen: stacks of telephone books. Who steals phone books? Two days later, the body of an unidentified man is found in the woods. And when the handsome antiques dealer she just had lunch with is taken into custody, Cassie is suddenly drawn into the case. With a crime enveloped in mystery, she needs to track the killer before another victim s fate is sealed in the dead letter office. FEAR THE DARK – KAY HOOPER BOOK #4 $45.95 H/COVER Start with Haven. Something strange is happening in the small mountain town of Serenity, Tennessee. People going on routine errands never reach their destination. It’s as if they simply disappear. Over the past few weeks, it’s happened to five men and women and now a child. The local police chief calls the FBI, and a team from the Special Crimes Unit is immediately sent in. Agents Lucas and Samantha Jordan, partners in work and in life, have very different abilities. Samantha is clairvoyant and Lucas possesses a unique ability to find the lost or abducted. With them are new partners Dante Swann, a medium, and Robbie Hodge, a telepath. The town is already on the edge of panic, but the mysterious events take a sinister turn when a body unrelated to the missing persons case surfaces and one of the SCU agents vanishes. Now, the team s hunt for the lost has turned into something very personal and very dangerous. WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS – FERN MICHAELS $18.95 Brings together the beloved heroines from two celebrated series the Sisterhood and the Godmothers for a holiday to remember. This Christmas, instead of finding and punishing bad guys, all Maggie Spritzer wants is to bring a little more joy to the world especially to a beloved teacher from her past. And as the Sisterhood unites to find her, they learn that no holiday treat is as fulfilling as giving to others. Meanwhile, with a little help from the other Godmothers, Toots Loudenberry is preparing for Charleston s annual holiday showcase of historic homes. But when the Godmothers sense trouble with one of the decorators, they must tackle a mystery and hope for a happy ending. When Sisters and Godmothers unite, the result is a warm and wonderful holiday with a special touch of magic. Coming Next Month… TARGET ENGAGED – ML BUCHMANN BK #1 INTIMATE – KATE DOUGLAS BK #1 THE DEAD PLAY ON – HEATHER GRAHAM BK #3 GIVE IT UP – LORI FOSTER *REISSUE* STEAL ME – LAUREN LAYNE BK #2 LUCKY SHOT – BJ DANIELS BK #3 DEEP FREEZE – LISA JACKSON *REISSUE* BRING THE HEAT – JO DAVIS BK #5 SHE CAN KILL – MELINDA LEIGH BK #5 T/P SECRET SISTERS – JAYNE ANN KRENTZ H/C & T/P MACKENZIES HEROES – LINDA HOWARD *REISSUE* *2IN1* HIS KIND OF TROUBLE – TERRI L AUSTIN BOOK #2 $17.95 Book #1 His Every Need. Five years ago, Monica and Calum shared some scorching hot kisses at an inappropriate moment, but Monica has changed her ways and sworn off bad boys, so when Calum comes back to Las Vegas, she wants nothing to do with him-or so she claims. Monica Campbell used to be a wild child, but she's done with all that. She's settled down into a new life, a great job, and a strong relationship. She's ready to face the world in her business suits and sensible shoes, and if she's not exactly happy, at least she's making a difference working for her mother's foundation and putting her organizational and people skills to good use. So when Calum Hughes motors back into Vegas after five years, she's determined to avoid him like the plague. Except that they keep running into each other, and their chemistry is hotter than the Mojave desert. And he's actually a really nice guy, and there's definitely business left between them. WILD ABOUT THE WRANGLER – VICKI LEWIS THOMPSON BOOK #2 $17.95 Book #1 Crazy For The Cowboy. Expert rider Mac Foster s got it bad for Anastasia Bickford, but he’s fighting it. Not only is she a friend she s his boss s sister, making her the last person he should be lusting after. To make matters worse, she’s creating a name for herself as an artist, and it’s only a matter of time before the world comes knocking at her door. Though Anastasia has a growing reputation for her vivid drawings of a legendary wild stallion they call the Ghost, she s never seen him. A secret fear of horses has forced her to rely only on photos. Since no one knows the Ghost better than Mac, he can help her overcome her fear by teaching her to ride. But in order to get closer to the stallion, she’ll have to get closer to the man. c o n t e M p o r a r y s u s P e n s e ALONE IN THE DARK – KAREN ROSE BOOK #2 $29.99 TRADE P/BACK Book #1 Closer Than You Think. Homicide Detective Scarlett Bishop has seen enough bad guys slip through the cracks and innocent victims go unavenged to know that good doesn't always prevail. So far she’s been able to lock away her rage and her vigilante fantasies. That lock is about to break. Former Army Ranger Marcus O'Bannion is a fierce champion of victims rights. His secret past gives him good reason. He believes he’s seen the depths of human depravity, but then his investigation into the murder of a young girl who once asked for his help lures him and Scarlett down a dark, dark road and straight into the crosshairs of a dangerous, powerful underground ring that deals in human trafficking. To stop them, Scarlett and Marcus have to be just as cunning and just as ruthless. But first they have to make it out alive. ANGELS IN THE SNOW – REXANNE BECNEL $17.95 Having it all—money, health, intelligence, the seemingly perfect family—doesn’t seem to be working for Charles Montgomery. His wife wants a divorce. His children are spoiled rotten. And he has grown blind to the things money can’t buy. In an act of desperation he hopes will bring the family together again, he whisks them away to a mountain retreat for the holidays. But the vacation is a recipe for disaster—especially when a blizzard leaves them stranded without heat or electricity—until the Walker family shows up, seeking shelter. Togetherness has never been so uncomfortable—or enlightening. The blizzard passes, and the Walkers leave…but the Montgomerys’ lives will never be the same. LOVE COWBOYS? HERE IS A GREAT SERIES FROM SARA RICHARDSON NO BETTER MAN BOOK #1 $17.95 When it comes to business, Avery King always comes out on top. So after a very public breakup, work is the perfect excuse to flee the Windy City for the gentle breezes of Aspen, Colorado. Her mission: acquire the land of a rundown mountain ranch. Avery expects an easy win . . . until she meets the rugged and irresistible rancher who won't give up his property without a fight. Bryce Walker is stunned by the stubborn beauty determined to get what she wants. But what she wants is his last connection to the life he used to have. Bryce has plans to return the ranch to its former glory and no way will he sell his family home. Yet the more time he spends with Avery, the more her sweet touch makes him forget his painful memories. Now Bryce must decide whether living in the past is worth losing his future. SOMETHING LIKE LOVE BOOK #2 $17.95 Ben Noble needs to do some damage control. Fast. His heart has always been in ranching, but there's no escaping the spotlight on his high-powered political family. Now the only thing that can restore his reputation is a getaway to the fresh air of Aspen, Colorado. Not to mention that the trip gives Ben a second chance to impress a certain gorgeous mountain guide. But Paige Harper is nothing like the shy girl he remembers . . . she's so much more. Paige is serious about Ben, too: seriously annoyed that the playboy cowboy is using "her" mountain for his PR. Once upon a time, she fell for Ben's awshucks charm, but the fairy tale didn't end happily. Paige doesn't intend to let down her guard again. But keeping their relationship all business and no pleasure may be harder than she thinks-especially if the moonlight, the Rockies, and a certain irresistible rancher have anything to say about it. FOREVER THIS TIME – MAGGIE MCGINNIS BOOK #1 $17.95 Boston therapist Josie Kendrew is really good at mending everyone else's broken heart-just not her own. When she rushes home to Echo Lake after her father's stroke, Josie finds herself face-to-face with too many painful memories from the past, including the loss of her "little sister" and Ethan Miller, the boy she left behind. Ethan is now all man-and he has done wonders as CEO of Snowflake Village, the Kendrew family's Christmas-themed amusement park, which charms year-round visitors from all around New England. Suddenly, Echo Lake holds more than ghosts from the past. It also holds the possibility of a second chance at love. Ethan's been picking up the pieces of the Kendrews' shattered family for as long as he can remember. But doing good isn't the same as being happy -and Ethan can't deny that the sweet, smart girl he once adored has become a gorgeous woman he cannot resist. A WINTER WEDDING – BRENDA NOVAK BOOK #9 $18.95 Start with When Lightning Strikes. Kyle Houseman believes that he'll never find anyone he could love as much as Olivia Arnold, who's now married to his stepbrother. Not only did he lose her, he's been through one divorce and has no desire to go through another. He's determined to be extra careful about the next woman he gets involved with, which is why he fights his attraction to the beautiful stranger who rents his farmhouse for the Christmas holiday. Lourdes Bennett is a country music artist. She's only planning to stay in Whiskey Creek long enough to write the songs for her next album--the album that's going to put her back on top. Her dreams don't include settling in a town even smaller than the one she escaped. But as she comes to know Kyle, she begins to wonder if she'd be making a terrible mistake to leave him behind. CHRISTMAS ON THE RANGE – DIANA PALMER $19.99 TRADE P/BACK *REISSUE* *2 IN 1* “Winter Roses” (Orig 11/07) Stuart York was never one to mince words. Ivy Conley, his younger sister's best friend, found that out the hard way. During a night's stay at his ranch, Ivy wound up in Stuart's arms. Knowing she was too young for him, Stuart closed his heart to her. Years later, Ivy is determined to be treated like a grown woman. But can she tame the one man determined to avoid her embrace? “Cattleman's Choice” (Orig 09/95) Carson Wayne has come to Mandelyn Bush with the ultimate request: he needs her to teach him how to treat a lady. There's no doubt he asked the right person. Mandelyn is as polished and feminine as Carson is rough and reclusive. It's too intriguing a challenge for Mandelyn to turn down. She's always been curious about what lies beneath the outlaw's hard shell. But what she didn't count on were her own feelings for the irresistible rebel. GIFT WRAPPED IN HER WEDDING DRESS – KANDY SHEPHERD $15.95 Billionaire Dominic Hunt's Christmas ball is a chance for hardworking party planner Andie Newman to make her name. She's intent on convincing gorgeous Dominic that decking the halls is the way to transform his brooding reputation, but he has an alternative idea-a festive proposal! After Dominic unexpectedly helps Andie with her own emergency, she says yes! The engagement is meant to be just for show, but as Dominic and Andie are surrounded by the magic of Christmas, they find their fake feelings are becoming all too real. OLIVIA MILES MAIN STREET SERIES IS A DELIGHT. MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET BOOK #1 $17.95 Briar Creek's quaint shop windows, cozy homes nestled in snow, and neighborly residents are what Christmas dreams are made of--for everyone except Grace Madison. She left her hometown years ago to pursue a writing career. But when her father's death leaves his bookstore empty, Grace must return to face why she fled Vermont in the first place: Luke Hastings, who still heats her up like a shot of smoky whiskey on a cold winter's night. Grace is back, and Luke is worried. How much has she changed as a bestselling author in the big city? What memories will she stir up? And was the choice he made five years ago the biggest mistake of his life? Now, with their past, present, and future rocking around the Christmas tree, it's time for Grace and Luke to face the music . . . and the mistletoe. MATCH MADE ON MAIN STREET BOOK #2 $17.95 If there's anything Anna Madison knows, it's how to turn life's lemons into a lemonade cocktail served in a vintage glass. So when her beloved Briar Creek cafe burns down, she sees it as an opportunity to start fresh. But the only kitchen available to her is in the diner down the street-owned by her sinfully sexy ex. If Anna thinks she can take over his greasyspoon kitchen with her high-end cuisine, Mark Hastings is about to set her straight fast. Their breakup is his biggest regret-not that he'll ever admit it to her. Nope, he'd rather show her exactly what she's been missing. With desire set on a high simmer, their menu is about to get a whole lot spicier. HOPE SPRINGS ON MAIN STREET BOOK #3 $17.95 What do you do when your cheating husband proposes to the "other woman"? For Jane Madison, it means you keep calm, carry on, and sneak candy bars and wine for dinner. Jane's grateful for her adorable little girl, yet she yearns for the love that was missing from her marriage. Only one man ever really "got" Jane-and she's stunned when he returns to Briar Creek. But a single mom can't date her ex's best friend . . . can she? Jane's still kind, beautiful-and far too good for the buddy Henry Birch tried to stop her from marrying years ago. Laying eyes on her now is like a much-needed ray of sunshine. Back in town to sell his family's old house, Henry wants to close a bad chapter in his life and move on. But time with Jane and her sweet daughter has him flirting with the idea of happily ever after-if he can convince her to take a second chance on love. CHRISTMAS WITH YOU – NORA ROBERTS $18.95 *REISSUE* *2 IN 1* “Gabriel's Angel” (Orig 10/89) All Gabriel Bradley wants is solitude. But when a very pregnant--and very beautiful--woman ends up at his remote cabin during a blizzard, desperate, alone and on the run, the modern-day Scrooge can't bring himself to turn her away. Despite her intrusion, Laura brings Gabriel the gifts of passion, hope and life--he just needs to find the courage to reach for them. “Home for Christmas” (Orig 11/86) After years spent abroad, reporter Jason Law returns home determined to win back the heart of the girl he left behind. It's going to take all his skills and then some to convince Faith Monroe that he's the man for her--but when it comes to love, forgiveness doesn't come so easily. And he's not the only one who's made mistakes... Can Jason and Faith settle their past to find the future they always dreamed of? ITS ONLY LOVE – MARIE FORCE BOOK #5 $17.95 Start with All You Need Is Love. Ella Abbott has long been secretly in love with Gavin Guthrie. A few recent encounters have only added to her infatuation, especially the kiss they shared at her sister s wedding. It doesn’t matter to Ella that Gavin is in a bad place. He says theres no hope for a future with him, that he has nothing to offer her. But all Ella cares about is the love she feels. It’s been seven long years since Gavin lost his brother. He’d kept himself under control and moving forward until his brother s beloved dog died and his brother s widow re-married. Since then, he s been drinking, fighting, and even getting arrested. It seems the only time his demons leave him alone is when Ella is around. Gavin knows it wouldn’t be fair to drag Ella into his darkness, but when she inserts herself into his life, what choice does he have but to allow her to soothe his aching heart? c o n t e M p o r a r y c o n t e M p o r a r y HEARTSONG COTTAGE – EMILY MARCH BOOK #10 $17.95 Start with Angels Rest. Haunted by the loss of his wife and son, Daniel Garrett left the police force to devote his life to finding missing children. But he still hasn't found a way to mend the wounds of his past-until he attends a wedding in the small mountain town of Eternity Springs...and meets a beautiful, intriguing woman who offers a glimpse of something Daniel thought he'd never have again. Shannon O'Toole isn't looking for romance. Ever since her fiance's death, she created a quiet life for herself restoring Victorian cottages. Still, she can't deny her attraction to the handsome, broad-shouldered stranger. Daniel makes her feel things she's hasn't felt in years-including the desire to share her secrets. But can Shannon trust a detective when doing so could bring danger to her cottage door? In Eternity Springs, anythingand everything-is possible. CHRISTMAS IN MUSTANG CREEK – LINDA LAEL MILLER $19.99 TRADE P/BACK When her aunt's need to move into assisted living and the loss of her high-powered job in New York coincide, Charlotte Morgan packs up her city life and heads home to Mustang Creek, the tiny Wyoming town she once thought she'd left behind for good. The last person she wants to run into--and end up sharing a hotel room with during a snowstorm--is veterinarian Jaxon Locke, the partner in her whirlwind New York City romance that fell apart when he left for Idaho to help his dad. But Jax isn't about to let Charlie go. When a job offer in Mustang Creek comes his way, he jumps at the chance; now he just has to make Charlie see things his way. THE CHRISTMAS BOUQUET – SHERRYL WOODS BOOK #11 $17.95 *REPACK* Start with The Inn At Eagle Point. For the very driven medical student Caitlyn Winters, catching the bridal bouquet at a Christmas wedding has set off a chain reaction that she's sure is more curse than blessing. Not only has she fallen in love with family medicine resident Noah McIlroy, but an unexpected pregnancy threatens her well-laid plans for the future. It doesn't help that Noah--with a whole lot of help from Caitlyn's O'Brien relatives--is completely on board with the prospect of marriage and happily-ever-after. It takes a whole lot of patience, love and family persuasion to help Caitlyn realize that she can still have everything she ever wanted, including a home in her beloved Chesapeake Shores and a man who understands all her dreams. DEFENDING HEARTS – SHANNON STACEY BOOK #2 $17.95 Book #1 Under The Lights. Globetrotting photographer Alex Murphy returns to Stewart Mills for a football fundraiser, but stays to document the football team and the town s changes. Since his project includes photos of the Walker farm, he rents a room there. Needing money to save the family farm, Gretchen Walker doesn’t have time to deal with the sexy photographer in her house. After all, Alex is a man with no sense of home, and to her, home is everything. But when she finds herself falling for him, she’ll be forced to decide where her dreams really lie. THE BEST LAID WEDDING PLANS – LYNNETTE AUSTIN BOOK #1 $17.95 Jenni Beth Beaumont left her broken heart behind when she took her dream job in Savannah. But after her brother's death, Jenni Beth returns home to help mend her parents' hearts as well as restore their beautiful but crumbling antebellum mansion. New dreams take shape as Jenni Beth sets to work replacing floors and fixing pipes to convert the family homestead into the perfect wedding destination. However, some folks in their small Southern town are determined to see her fail. Cole Bryson was once the love of Jenni Beth's life, but the charming architectural salvager has plans of his own for the Beaumont family home. As the two butt heads, old turmoil is brought to the surface. WE MISSED KIM AMOS BUT HER STORIES ARE GEMS. A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON BOOK #1 $17.95 If pride goes before a fall, Willa Masterson's trip back to White Pine, Minnesota, should be one heck of a tumble The girl who left her hometown-and her first love, Burk Olmstead-in the rearview twelve years ago was spoiled and headstrong. But the woman who returns is determined to rebuild: first her family house; then her relationships with everyone in town . . . starting with a certain tall, dark, and sexy contractor. Burk has no reason to believe Willa has changed, and every reason to discourage her from converting the Masterson house into a B&B. 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