Publisher: Five Star
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/16/2011
ISBN-13: 9781432825430
ISBN-10: 1432825437

Western Romance. Disguising herself as a nun and hitching a ride on a wagon train, Bostonian Elizabeth O'Hara heads west to Welcome, Montana with her two younger siblings (and one pregnant basset hound) in tow, hoping to escape their abusive stepfather. Far from being the bustling town Elizabeth expected, Welcome boasts little more than a saloon and a general store. Nevertheless, she manages -- despite her nun's habit and a profound lack of culinary talent -- to find a job as a cook on Ben Ricker's cattle ranch. Sparks soon fly between the boss and his new hire, for just as Elizabeth is no nun, Ben is no saint.

Publisher: Pocket Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/29/2011
ISBN-13: 9781451623635
ISBN-10: 1451623631

Romantic Suspense. Maggie Larkin gets her 15 minutes of fame (and then some) when Rafe de Luca, star of the popular reality TV show Trust Fund Brats, tries to grope her at a ski resort. Maggie punches him in the face, prompting undercover cop Cal Drummond to intervene before things get really ugly, but not before the paparazzi get wind of the altercation. Now Maggie's name is all over the tabloids and Rafe's wealthy, well-connected family seems set on ruining her life, but that's nothing compared to Cal's revelation: his sister Julie was Rafe's girlfriend before she was murdered. Could Rafe be a killer? And could Maggie be his next victim?

Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9780425243305
ISBN-10: 0425243303

Paranormal Romance. The last time Captain Yasmeen of the Lady Corsair saw treasure hunter Archimedes Fox, he tried to commandeer her airship, prompting Yasmeen to toss him overboard into zombie-infested wilderness. Now he's back, and determined to seduce Yasmeen in order to retrieve something she once stole from him -- a valuable sketch that will help him find Leonardo da Vinci's long-lost clockwork army. Lighter in tone than its predecessor, The Iron Duke, this 2nd book in the Iron Seas series trades grit and angst for Indiana Jones-style adventure, but serves up another emotionally intense, passionate romance set in a detailed steampunk-inflected world of automatons and nanobots.

Publisher: Zebra Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/06/2011
ISBN-13: 9780821774182
ISBN-10: 0821774182

Contemporary Romance. When Thea Wyndham and Mitchell Baker are named as the joint guardians of their late friends' three children, neither one knows how to handle the situation. They're not a couple -- despite a long-simmering mutual attraction, they're currently seeing other people. They're not even really friends. They're certainly not ready to become co-parents to a grieving preteen girl and rambunctious five-year-old twins. But as they work together to care for their new wards, they may find that they're ready to make a commitment to each other. Complex characterization, a relaxed pace, and a charming small-town setting make this gentle, heartwarming romance a good match for fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River series.

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Publisher: Sourcebooks
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/06/2011
ISBN-13: 9781402244988
ISBN-10: 1402244983

Romantic Suspense. No stranger to danger, Master Sergeant Hugh Franco rescues lawyer Amelia Bailey during an earthquake in the Bahamas, where she's helping her brother and his wife adopt 13-month-old Joshua. Despite the chemistry between the two, Hugh's past emotional trauma may prevent a lasting relationship. When Joshua and Amelia become the target of black-market baby smugglers, Hugh must once more put his life -- and his heart -- on the line. If you enjoy hot military men, strong heroines, and an action-packed storyline that's sexy and suspenseful, don't miss this 2nd sizzling book in the Elite Force series, after Cover Me.

Publisher: Harlequin Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/01/2009
ISBN-13: 9780373831609
ISBN-10: 0373831609

Contemporary Romance. Born and raised in Harlem, 38-year-old attorney Kyle Chatham is proud to call New York City his home. Along with his two lifelong friends Duncan Gilmore and Ivan Campbell, he's even just finished renovating a Harlem brownstone that will house the new offices for his law firm. But despite residing in one of the world's largest cities, Kyle's been unable to find the right woman to settle down with -- that is, until his Jaguar convertible is rear-ended one sultry June night by social worker Ava Warrick. Man of Fate is the 1st entry in author Rochelle Alers' engaging Best Man trilogy, which continues with Man of Fortune.

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Publisher: Kensington
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 01/25/2011
ISBN-13: 9780758242211
ISBN-10: 0758242212

Contemporary Romance. After three broken engagements, journalist Christina Brinsley swears off men -- well, except for a quick fling with the deliveryman who witnessed her last spectacular breakup, soon-to-be graduate student Steven Williams. Their paths cross again five years later when Christina (now a special correspondent investigating the misuse of funds earmarked for a transportation research project) starts following a money trail that leads to a nonprofit organization run by Steven, now a university professor. Can their renewed relationship withstand a possible scandal? Don't miss this sexy, spirited love story, which unfolds from both Christina's and Steven's viewpoints.

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Publisher: Dafina Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9780758269065
ISBN-10: 0758269064

Contemporary Romance. Despite a self-imposed year-long dating hiatus designed to keep her from getting distracted while she gets her new company up and running, Atlanta businesswoman Victoria Small has two men vying for her affection: tall, blue-eyed CEO Ted Thornton and gorgeous African-American surgeon Parker Brightwood. Although Ted is kind and considerate, Victoria's friends and family would certainly disapprove of her dating a white man. Meanwhile, reformed ladies' man Parker is everything a woman could want -- which is why most women throw themselves at him. Whom will Victoria choose? Find out in this "charming modern romance" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

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Publisher: HarperCollins
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/01/2007
ISBN-13: 9780061161308
ISBN-10: 0061161306

Historical Romance. The most wanted woman in the West, Teresa July ran out of luck when she and her gang of Black Seminole train robbers were captured and sent to prison. Three years later, Teresa is released into the care of Molly Nance, a wealthy Philadelphia society matron who is intent on turning the former outlaw's life around. Once back East, Teresa is surprised to find that her new life can actually be quite exciting -- especially after encountering Molly's gorgeous banker son, Madison. Check out Wild Sweet Love for its feisty heroine and well-drawn secondary characters.

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Publisher: Kensington
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/01/2009
ISBN-13: 9780758222398
ISBN-10: 0758222394

Contemporary Romance. Although she's proud of her natural hair, anthropology professor Aliesha Eaton has been at loose ends ever since her beautician passed away. No question about it: her locks need some love, which prompts her to take a chance on Wally's Cool Cuts -- and on sensitive, literature-loving barber Dante. Despite instant mutual attraction, Dante and Aliesha both hesitate to make the first move. Aliesha has some past relationship issues to iron out, while Dante wonders if an academic and a hairstylist can really have a future together. Booklist praises A Natural Woman for its "thought-provoking look at contemporary African American life."

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