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Romance December 2008

"Soul meets soul on lovers' lips.” ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), English Romantic poet

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Tempted by the Night - by Elizabeth Boyle
Publisher: Avon
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 9/1/2008
ISBN: 9780061373220
ISBN-10: 0061373222
Historical Regency. Last seen in author Elizabeth Boyle's His Mistress by Morning, the fabulously wealthy Earl of Rockhurst is back--and he is still considered one of London's biggest cads. But behind this rakish reputation, Rockhurst hides a surprising and dangerous secret, one that the mysterious Lady Hermione Watson is determined to uncover. Tinged with magic and paranormal elements, Tempted by the Night is perfect for Regency fans who are in the mood for something a little bit different.

Always Look Twice - by Geralyn Dawson
Publisher: Signet Eclipse
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 9/2/2008
ISBN: 9780451224880
ISBN-10: 0451224884
Romantic Suspense. When ex-military intelligence officer Mark Callahan split up with his wife, Annabelle, he thought for sure that their life together was over. But when several members of Mark's former unit are murdered, Mark and Annabelle, who is now a private investigator, join forces--a tentative alliance that leads to danger, betrayal, and desire. Featuring smoking-hot love scenes and heart-pounding suspense, Always Look Twice is the 3rd book in author Geralyn Dawson's Callahan Brothers series, after Never Say Never.

Come the Night - by Susan Krinard
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/1/2008
ISBN: 9780373773152
ISBN-10: 0373773153
Paranormal Historical. In 1927 New York City, it's been 12 years since ex-police officer Ross Kavanagh, who is one-quarter werewolf, was dumped by Englishwoman Gillian Maitland, herself a pureblood loup-garou, but time has yet to fully mend his broken heart. So when Ross learns that he fathered Gillian's 11-year-old son, Tobias, during the Great War, he returns to England to track her down. Will he finally be able to prove to Gillian that he is worthy of her noble heart? Booklist calls Come the Night an "emotionally rich story."

Mr. Cavendish, I Presume - by Julia Quinn
Publisher: Avon
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/1/2008
ISBN: 9780060876111
ISBN-10: 0060876115
Historical Regency. Are you ready for a fresh take on the romance novel? If so, Mr. Cavendish, I Presume might be just what you're looking for. Written as a sister novel to The Lost Duke of Wyndham--both books take place concurrently in time, with many of the same events told from different points of view--Mr. Cavendish, I Presume stars Amelia Willoughby and the Duke of Wyndham. The pair has been engaged since Amelia was a mere six months old, but when the duke's long-lost cousin arrives on the scene claiming to be the true heir to the dukedom, their future together is cast in doubt.

The Rogue Hunter - by Lynsay Sands
Publisher: HarperCollins
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/1/2008
ISBN: 9780061474293
ISBN-10: 0061474290
Contemporary Paranormal. Overworked lawyer Samantha Willan is finally getting a much needed vacation at her family's cottage, where the only items on her agenda are rest and relaxation. Her plans most certainly don't include a new romance--especially since she's recovering from a recent breakup--but when she meets her sexy new neighbor, 800-year-old rogue hunter Garrett Mortimer, life takes an exciting and passionate turn. Filled with "sexy immortals, strong protagonists and smart dialogue" (Publishers Weekly), this 1st book in a new series is bound to hook you from page one.

The Captive Heart - by Bertrice Small
Publisher: New American Library
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/7/2008
ISBN: 9780451225023
ISBN-10: 0451225023
Historical Romance. In 1461 England, Alix Givet, daughter of Queen Margaret's physician, is forced to marry a cruel Northumbrian in order to help her dying father. But when Alix's husband commits suicide--and her father-in-law announces he has plans to marry her--she seizes the opportunity to flee across the border into Scotland. There Alix's luck changes when she is rescued from a snowstorm by Malcolm Scott, a brooding and dangerous laird. Brimming with heat and sensuality, The Captive Heart won't disappoint author Bertrice Small's many fans.
Focus on: Spies


To Wed a Scandalous Spy - by Celeste Bradley
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 2/1/2005
ISBN: 9780312931162
ISBN-10: 0312931166
Historical Regency. In this 1st book in the Royal Four series, author Celeste Bradley introduces Nathaniel Stonewell, Earl of Reardon, member of an elite cadre of secret royal spies. While riding through the country on a daring undercover mission, Nathaniel is knocked off his horse and falls unconscious; when he wakes up, he realizes he hasn't been taken down by an enemy of the Crown, but by the lovely orphan Willa Trent, whose aim with a slingshot leaves much to be desired. If you like this book, the next in the series is Surrender to a Wicked Spy.

My Surrender - by Connie Brockway
Publisher: Pocket Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 4/26/2005
ISBN: 9780743463249
ISBN-10: 0743463242
Historical Regency. In the 3rd and final installment in Connie Brockway's Rose Hunters trilogy (after My Seduction and My Pleasure), flirtatious, high-born spy Charlotte Nash is preparing for a dangerous assignment. Comte St. Lyon, a French Loyalist, has stolen a politically important letter, and Charlotte must retrieve it for the Crown. She plans to seduce St. Lyon, but in order to get him to believe that she is mistress material, Charlotte's reputation must first be ruined. Who better to help sully her name than the darkly handsome spy Dand Ross? Booklist says My Surrender is "an exquisitely sensual romance between two deliciously stubborn individuals."

Bond of Fire - by Diane Whiteside
Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 1/2/2008
ISBN: 9780425217382
ISBN-10: 0425217388
Paranormal Romance. In 1787 Paris, vampire-spy Jean-Marie St. Just is in the midst of a top-secret mission when he meets and begins a love affair with wealthy widow Hélène d'Agelet. Along with her sister, Celeste, Hélène agrees to become a vampire and join Jean-Marie in espionage. Their romance is cut short, however, by the Napoleonic wars, and each comes to believe that the other is dead. But centuries later, in modern-day Texas, they reunite and find themselves in the midst of a bloody vampire turf war. Booklist proclaims that this 2nd book in the Texas Vampires series will "knock readers’ socks off."

The Deception of the Emerald Ring - by Lauren Willig
Publisher: Dutton
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/16/2006
ISBN: 9780525949770
ISBN-10: 0525949771
Historical Romance. In this 3rd novel in the Pink Carnation series (after The Secret History of the Pink Carnation and The Masque of the Black Tulip), two English spies, Geoffrey Pinchingdale-Snipe and the notorious Pink Carnation, are pitted against the French Black Tulip in 1803 Ireland. The espionage and swordplay get dicier--and hotter--when Geoff is forced to marry Letty Alsworthy, the little sister of the woman with whom he had planned to elope. Packed with intrigue, passion, and comedy, this fun and witty romp is a delight.
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