| Romance January 2007 |
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"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." ~ Jane Austen (1775-1817), English novelist, Pride and Prejudice |
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| Too Great a Temptation - by Alexandra Benedict |
| Publisher: HarperCollins |
| Pub Date: 11/01/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0060847948 |
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Historical Romance. Damian Westmore, whose notoriety as the "Duke of Rogues" precedes him, is shattered when his brother is killed by a group of pirates. Out for revenge, Damian takes to the high seas and tracks down the salty crew whom he believes are responsible. But unbeknownst to him, hiding on their swashbuckling ship is a female stowaway--a stunning siren named Mirabelle Hawkins. What else but desire could erupt between these two fiery souls? Check out Too Great a Temptation if you like snappy dialogue, high-seas adventure, and sizzling hot passion. | |
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| Billionaires Prefer Blondes - by Suzanne Enoch |
| Publisher: HarperCollins |
| Pub Date: 11/01/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0060875224 |
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Contemporary Romance. Ex-burglar Samantha Jellicoe and her billionaire live-in lover Rick Addison are back to take readers on another steamy and raucous ride. This time Samantha is having difficulty keeping herself on the legitimate straight-and-narrow, especially now that she's living in the tempting world of New York City's Upper East Side. When her long-thought-dead father reappears, Samantha and Rick get pulled into the middle of a high-stakes heist. Readers who like fast-paced and fun stories will enjoy Billionaires Prefer Blondes, the 3rd Samantha Jellicoe caper (after Flirting with Danger). | |
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| The Rules of Seduction - by Madeline Hunter |
| Publisher: Bantam Books |
| Pub Date: 10/31/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0553587323 |
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Historical Romance. When highborn but penniless Alexia Welbourne loses her innocence to Hayden Rothwell, she finds herself in quite an unenviable position. With her reputation soiled, she has no choice but to marry the very man who ruined her. What she never suspects is that her new husband has secret motives for both seducing and marrying her--and she certainly never dreamed that he would be so skilled in teaching her the art of all things sensual. Set in Victorian England, The Rules of Seduction is a rich and captivating tale. | |
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| Must Love Dragons - by Stephanie Rowe |
| Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA |
| Pub Date: 11/01/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0446617679 |
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Contemporary Paranormal. Tired of being a dragon--especially one who hasn't experienced the joys of the flesh in over 200 years--Theresa Nichols makes a deal with Satan to return to her human body. Once she's back in red-blooded female form, Theresa meets up with her online paramour, Zeke Siccardi, who just so happens to be an ex-dragon slayer turned private detective. When another dragon takes out a contract on Theresa's life, protective Zeke isn't about to let her go without a fight. Must Love Dragons is the 2nd hilarious book in the Goblet of Eternal Youth series, after Date Me, Baby, One More Time. | |
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| Do you like books by Susan Elizabeth Phillips? Try these... |
| Fans of author Susan Elizabeth Phillips enjoy the sassy heroines, high-testosterone heroes, quirky secondary characters, and fast-paced, humorous stories that she masterfully blends in contemporary romances like It Had to Be You and Match Me If You Can. If you are already in line for Phillips' next book, Natural Born Charmer, which will publish in February, here are a few suggestions to keep you busy until you can get your hands on what promises to be another delightful tale. |
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| Daisy's Back in Town - by Rachel Gibson |
| Publisher: Avon Books |
| Pub Date: 02/01/2004 |
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| ISBN: 006000925X |
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Contemporary Romance. Readers who enjoy Phillips' richly drawn characters and her witty writing style will enjoy this second-chance-at-love story. Former cheerleader Daisy Lee Monroe returns to her hometown of Lovett, Texas, where she reunites with her offbeat family and finds that she's still got plenty of sexual chemistry with gorgeous bad-boy Jackson Lamott Parrish, the man she had left behind 15 years before. Publishers Weekly says that to call Daisy's Back in Town "'humorous' and 'affecting' wouldn't be doing it justice" and that "what's really impressive is how much the protagonists grow throughout the book." | |
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| Phi Beta Bimbo - by Trish Jensen |
| Publisher: Leisure Books |
| Pub Date: 01/04/2005 |
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| ISBN: 0505525852 |
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Contemporary Romance. If you get a kick out of the lively romps that Phillips devises in books like Nobody's Baby But Mine, Phi Beta Bimbo has more than enough hijinks to keep you turning the pages. Leah Smith, doctoral candidate and lifelong nerd, sets out to discover if blondes really do have more fun--and if they have an advantage in the workplace. She gets a complete makeover and finds a job at a cosmetics firm, where she'll have to do a lot of juggling to keep her identity straight with security specialist Mark Colson. Mix-ups and disguises galore fill this zany book. | |
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| Body Check - by Deirdre Martin |
| Publisher: Berkley Pub. Group |
| Pub Date: 03/01/2003 |
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| ISBN: 0515134899 |
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Contemporary Romance. Romance fans who love the alpha jocks in Phillips' Chicago Stars series are in for a treat with Deirdre Martin's hockey series. In Body Check, the 1st in the series (followed by Fair Play), feisty publicist Janna MacNeil is on a mission to improve the image of the notoriously naughty New York Blades hockey team. She isn't about to let anything--or anyone--get in her way, especially not Ty Gallagher, the super-macho and ultra-stubborn captain of the team. Plenty of action takes place both on and off the ice in this lively and heartwarming battle of the minds. | |
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| Dear Cupid - by Julie Ortolon |
| Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks |
| Pub Date: 07/01/2001 |
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| ISBN: 0312978715 |
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Contemporary Romance. The well-drawn characters, fast-paced story, and playful style of Julie Ortolon's Dear Cupid are sure to be a hit with Susan Elizabeth Phillips fans. Bitter over her divorce, online romance advice columnist Kate Bradshaw needs an attitude adjustment before she turns off any more of her readers. While on a business trip to Los Angeles, the native Texan decides to start flirting with the first man who crosses her path. Little does she know that Mike Cameron, the handsome movie animator whom she picks at random, might actually be Mr. Right. | |
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| Hot Escapes for Cold Winter Nights |
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| The Vision - by Heather Graham |
| Publisher: Mira |
| Pub Date: 07/01/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0778323218 |
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Romantic Suspense. When deep-sea diver Genevieve Wallace sees the ghost of a dead woman off the coast of the Florida Keys, no one believes her--but when a dead body washes up onto the sandy shore, it appears that her vision may have become a reality. At once Genevieve is submerged into a dangerous and confusing world, and only her diving partner Thor Thompson can help her catch a brutal serial killer. Laced with paranormal elements, The Vision is the perfect way to take a virtual trip to the warm Florida Keys. | |
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| Captive of My Desires - by Johanna Lindsey |
| Publisher: Pocket Books |
| Pub Date: 06/06/2006 |
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| ISBN: 1416505474 |
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Historical Romance. Dreaming of a Caribbean cruise? Check out this 8th installment in the Malory Family series and enjoy the exotic breezes. Eighteen-year-old Gabrielle Brooks, a spirited young English lady, has been sailing the turquoise seas with her pirate father for three years when he insists that she return to London to find a proper husband. Once on land she becomes embroiled in a scandal with American sea captain Drew Anderson. Out to settle the score, Gabrielle commandeers Drew's ship, takes him prisoner, and steers toward the Caribbean. Their passion-filled oceanic adventure is for readers who like swashbuckling and witty tales. | |
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| Every Breath You Take: A Novel - by Judith McNaught |
| Publisher: Ballantine Books |
| Pub Date: 12/27/2005 |
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| ISBN: 0345479904 |
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Romantic Suspense. When Chicagoan Kate Donovan decides to take a trip to a tropical island, she has no idea that she's about to be drawn into the middle of a high-society murder case. But pulled into the storm she is after she meets and falls for enigmatic and wealthy alpha-hunk Mitchell Wyatt. Police suspect that Mitchell, who is also vacationing at the exotic locale, may be responsible for the disappearance and possible murder of his half-brother William. It isn't long before Kate herself is a suspect, too. Plenty of steamy scenes heat up the pages as Kate and Mitchell try to uncover the truth behind William's disappearance. | |
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| Jewel of My Heart - by Rosemary Rogers |
| Publisher: Harlequin Books |
| Pub Date: 11/01/2004 |
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| ISBN: 0778321010 |
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Historical Romance. Dead-set against marriage, wild-child Madison Wescott would rather paint than follow the strict rules of London society. When she displays a shocking self-portrait at her debutante ball, Madison is shunned by polite society and sent to live with her aunt Kendra in Jamaica. Luckily for Madison, much passion and drama await her; she will meet two men who pique her interest, and later travel to the jasmine-scented Raja courts of India, where she will finally discover what truly lies in her heart. Lush scenery makes Jewel of My Heart a delightful winter escape. | |
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