Publisher: Kensington
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/07/2012
ISBN-13: 9781420124569
ISBN-10: 1420124560

Paranormal Romance. When she's asked to travel to Seattle to identify her sister's body, grieving Philadelphia nurse Kayla Friday doesn't expect to find herself caught in the crossfire between two feuding supernatural factions -- the soul-eating Drekar, who seek to open the Gates to the Land of the Dead, and the shapeshifting Kivani, who are determined to stop this from happening. Kayla, teaming up with sexy Kivani mercenary Hart, must decide if she's ready to save the world -- at least until the next installment of this new series. With its well-developed characters and detailed world that blends Babylonian, Norse, and Native American mythology, this compelling debut should appeal to urban fantasy as well as paranormal romance fans.

Publisher: Avon
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/26/2012
ISBN-13: 9780062100313
ISBN-10: 0062100319

Regency Historical. After seamstress Marcelline Noirot won the Duke of Clevedon's heart in Silk Is for Seduction, Lady Warford -- whose daughter Clara had been groomed for the role of Clevedon's bride -- vowed to bring down Maison Noirot, the dress shop owned by Marcelline and her sisters, Sophy and Leonie. Even if the dowager doesn't drive them out of business, their rival, "Horrible" Hortense Downes, might just succeed in her attempts to steal and duplicate the sisters' best designs. Sophy, a gifted writer and publicist, believes she can solve their business woes by finding new customers among the ton. Unfortunately, if she's to gain access to society, she must rely on the devilishly handsome Henry Fairfax, Lord Longmore -- who's also Lady Warford's son.

Publisher: Dafina Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 07/01/2012
ISBN-13: 9780758258830
ISBN-10: 0758258836

Contemporary Romance. OB-GYN Marilyn Devry-Evans enjoyed a happy marriage to basketball player Warrick Evans until his team, the Brooklyn Monarchs, began winning and Warrick became a superstar athlete. Now, as the media delves into their private lives and bloggers deem her "unworthy" of her husband, Marilyn -- who despises all the trappings of fame -- starts to wonder if the man she's loved for so long has been replaced by a celebrity she barely knows. In addition to its realistic depiction of a marriage under stress, Keeping Score, the 3rd steamy book in the Brooklyn Monarchs series, also provides a detailed glimpse into the world of professional sports.

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Publisher: Grand Central
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/26/2012
ISBN-13: 9781455508327
ISBN-10: 1455508322

Historical Romance. When Lady Isabel Beckinhall rescues a wounded man from a mob and spirits him away in her carriage, she discovers that she's just saved the life of the notorious Ghost of St. Giles, the masked man who protects London's poor. If she'd managed to see his face instead of his well-toned body, she might have recognized the Ghost as Winter Makepeace, the stern schoolmaster in charge of the Home for Unfortunate Infants and Foundling Children, whom Isabel must instruct in the ways of polite society. Although Winter is very good at keeping orphans fed and sheltered, he's less skilled at charming potential donors. If he's to keep his organization afloat, he'll need the distractingly attractive Isabel-- but what if she finds out his secret? Don't miss this 4th book in the Maiden Lane Romances, which begins with Wicked Intentions.

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Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 07/03/2012
ISBN-13: 9780425250877
ISBN-10: 0425250873

Historical Romance. Aware that her fiancé, the impoverished but noble Lord "Fitz" Fitzhugh, is hopelessly in love with his childhood sweetheart, Isabelle Pelham, heiress Millicent Graves proposes a marriage of convenience for a term of eight years. At the end of this period, they'll consummate their marriage to ensure the succession and pursue their separate interests. What Millicent doesn't expect is that she'll fall in desperate, unrequited love with her husband-in-name-only, while Fitz finds himself torn between his budding feelings for Millicent and his long-suppressed desire for Isabelle, now a widow who returns from abroad just as he's about to earn his "freedom."

Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/30/2005
ISBN-13: 9780425200322
ISBN-10: 0425200329

Paranormal Romance. At the Castle of Dark Dreams, an adult establishment that specializes in erotic role-playing games, women can make all their sexual fantasties come true. Depending on the scenario, the Castle's proprietors, brothers Eric, Brynn, and Connall McNair, play different characters; Eric's specialty is "Eric the Evil," a sinfully sexy vampire. It's a role that comes easily to him, since he's been a real vampire for centuries. But when radio talk-show host Donna Nolan comes to investigate the Castle, Eric, desperate to protect his true identity, decides to distract Donna by introducing her to sensual pleasures beyond her wildest dreams. If you enjoy this 1st installment of the Castle of Dark Dreams series, then check out its sequel, Wicked Pleasure.

Publisher: Brava/Kensington
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/30/2011
ISBN-13: 9780758231741
ISBN-10: 0758231741

Historical Romance. Catching notorious rake Alistair Caulfield in flagrante delicto with a lady of the ton proved to be a highly educational experience for bride-to-be Jessica Sheffield, who subsequently applied what she'd learned to her marriage to a peer of the realm. Seven years later, Jessica is a childless widow heading to the Caribbean to evaluate a property she's just inherited. She anticipates an uneventful journey until she realizes that Alistair is her ship's captain. Just as Jessica has often found her thoughts returning to that fateful night, Alistair -- who was well aware of her presence -- has spent years fantasizing about the delectable Jessica and all the naughty things he'd like to do to her. Now, as they sail the open seas, they're about to get the chance to fulfill all their desires.

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Publisher: Brava
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 02/01/2007
ISBN-13: 9781575666990
ISBN-10: 1575666995

Erotic Romance. Widowed barrister James Whitcox, who's experienced marriage but never known true passion, wants to know just one thing: what do women want? He receives an unexpected answer when widow Frances Hart accidentally wanders into a meeting of the Men and Women's Club, a society dedicated to frank discussions about matters of human sexuality. Intrigued and aroused by Frances' forthright opinions on the topic of female desire, James invites her to join the society -- and to assist him privately in discovering the answer to his question. Set in Victorian England and starring a pair of mature lovers, Scandalous Lovers may appeal to fans of Susan Johnson's sensual historical Darley Romances, beginning with When You Love Someone.

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Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/01/2007
ISBN-13: 9780425215166
ISBN-10: 0425215164

Paranormal Romance. In addition to steamy scenes, this quartet of novellas by popular paranormal romance authors also provide excellent introductions to their ongoing series. Maggie Shayne's "Animal Magnetism" introduces veterinarian Dr. Macy McNamara, whose ability to psychically communicate with animals makes her indispensable to Detective Jay Harris; Alyssa Day fleshes out her Warriors of Poseidon series with "Wild Nights in Atlantis," which revolves around alliances (political and sexual) between Atlanteans, shapeshifters, and vampires. "Hunter's Kiss" by Marjorie M. Liu is a prequel to The Iron Hunt, revealing how demon hunter Maxine Kiss met former priest Father Grant Cooperon. Finally, Meljean Brook's "Paradise" returns to the world of her popular Guardians series, focusing on Lucas Marsden, whose attempts to protect his Ashland, Oregan vampire community depend on Guardian Selah.

Publisher: Atria Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/10/2010
ISBN-13: 9780743499279
ISBN-10: 0743499271

Erotic Romance. Best friends Lydia and Milena have man troubles to spare. Despite Lydia's long-term relationship with Glenn, she's also involved with his best friend Phil. Meanwhile, Milena, whose engagement to baseball player Jacour ended when she learned of his infidelity, has sworn off romance entirely -- that is, until Jacour returns to their hometown determined to win Milena back. Thus, Milena invents a boyfriend and hires handsome-but-homeless Yosef to play the part...a role that could become reality, despite her still-unresolved feelings for her ex-fiancé. Complicated? You bet! Author Zane, known for her erotic fiction about African-American women pursuing love and sexual fulfillment, has created a dramatic, steamy tale full of shocking twists and turns.