Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/31/2012
ISBN-13: 9780425251133
ISBN-10: 0425251136

Historical Romance. Once upon a time, Juliana St. John dreamed of marrying her childhood sweetheart, wild Elliot McBride. But Elliot went to India to seek his fortune and didn't come back...until the day Juliana's fiancé abandoned her at the altar. Desperate to avoid public humiliation, Juliana proposes marriage to Elliot. To her surprise, he accepts. But Elliot's years abroad have transformed him from a charming boy into a troubled man haunted by his experiences. Although he's never stopped loving Juliana, nor she him, will their bond be enough to save Elliot from himself? Don't miss this emotionally intense 5th installment of the Highland Pleasure series, which begins with The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie.

Publisher: Harlequin Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/18/2012
ISBN-13: 9780778314226
ISBN-10: 0778314227

Romantic Suspense. Out of work and fast running out of funds, Sabrina "Rina" Eckhart decides it's time to evaluate her only remaining asset: the abandoned mine she's inherited from her eccentric uncle. Of course, the last thing she's about to do is head off into the West Texas desert all by herself, so she hires private investigator Alex Justice to help her locate the property. And it's a good thing she does! As an escalating series of mysterious "accidents" befall the pair, it soon becomes crystal clear that somebody doesn't want Rina snooping around. This 7th entry in the Raines of Wind Canyon series "sizzles with unbridled passion and nonstop suspense" (Publishers Weekly).

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Publisher: Berkley Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/31/2012
ISBN-13: 9780425259719
ISBN-10: 0425259714

Contemporary Romance. Michael Marsden never intended to return to Serendipity, New York. But when his adoptive father, the town's police chief, falls ill and recommends Michael as his replacement, he feels obliged to accept. Years of undercover work in the big city make Michael's homecoming feel like a prison sentence -- until he reconnects with Cara Hartley, the attractive police officer with whom he once had a one-night stand. Although their reunion quickly reignites the spark between them, Michael and Cara are determined not to let emotion get in the way of great sex. This proves to be easier said than done, especially once they put their lives on the line to investigate a dangerous case. This spin-off of author Carly Phillips' Serendipity trilogy will satisfy fans of that series' small-town charm, well-drawn characters with complicated pasts, and red-hot romance.

Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/31/2012
ISBN-13: 9780451413550
ISBN-10: 0451413555

Contemporary Romance. Although Storm Decker isn't proud of the way things ended with Breanna Collins, he doesn't think he deserves a cast-iron frying pan to the head. Bree disagrees, even after she realizes that he's not a burglar. Eleven years after Storm fled Brooklyn's rough Red Hook neighborhood (and broke Bree's heart), he's back in town to help out at the tavern run by his ailing foster father, Pete. Although the circumstances aren't ideal -- in addition to Pete's recent heart surgery, there's also the matter of Bree's 10-year-old ward, spunky but traumatized Nicki -- Storm and Bree finally have a chance to finish what they started. Do they dare embark on a potentially life-changing romance? Find out in this 1st book in the Bad Boys of Red Hook series.

Publisher: Signet
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/31/2012
ISBN-13: 9780451238931
ISBN-10: 0451238931

Contemporary Romance. Dillon Slater thought defusing bombs in Afghanistan was tough...until he started teaching high school. A favorite both in the classroom and on the basketball court (where he coaches), Dillon nevertheless encounters an emotional minefield in the form of 15-year-old Matt Templeton. A talented basketball player, Matt is also a rebellious kid whose overwhelmed single mother, jewelry designer Claire, attracts Dillon's attention as all three attempt to create new lives for themselves in tranquil Shelter Bay, Oregon. This heart-warming romance boasts sympathetic characters, mature relationships, and authentic details pertaining to everything from military special operations to high school sports to the art of glassblowing.

Publisher: Ballantine Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/30/2011
ISBN-13: 9780345519474
ISBN-10: 0345519477

Historical Romance. When Mairin Stuart risks her life to defend Ewan McCabe's young son from ruthless rival Duncan Cameron, Ewan decides that the young woman needs his protection, although she disagrees. Mairin insists that she doesn't need a man, not even a strong, sexy laird like Ewan -- although he proves increasingly difficult to resist. Ewan, for his part, has decided that feisty, courageous Mairin is the only woman for him. Unfortunately, the cruel, greedy Cameron wants Mairin for her generous dowry, for she's the King of Scotland's daughter. If you enjoy the 1st of the Highlander Romances, you can read about the rest of the McCabes in Seduction of a Highland Lass and Never Love a Highlander.

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Publisher: Brava/Kensington
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/01/2006
ISBN-13: 9780758211996
ISBN-10: 0758211996

Contemporary Romance. Mechanic Kat Henderson and local bartender Brodie Chisholm have been best friends since primary school, but Kat wants more -- and she'd get it, too, if the utterly oblivious object of her affection weren't so busy drooling over Glenbuie's newest arrival, American girl Daisy MacDonnell. Daisy, however, has set her sights on Brodie's brother, Reese, who hires her to design a website for his family's distillery. Meanwhile, the third Chisholm brother, sensitive shepherd Tristan, longs for a soul mate -- who arrives in the unlikely form of Bree Sullivan, a bestselling author hiding out in the Scottish Highlands while she grapples with a crippling case of writer's block.

Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/01/2003
ISBN-13: 9780451411136
ISBN-10: 0451411137

Contemporary Romance. Traveling to England to attend the "Murder in Manchester" mystery writers' conference, American novelist Kathie Williams spots Highland hottie Iain MacLaren across a crowded room and immediately decides to improve international relations by flirting with him. He surprises her with an invitation to dinner, followed by an unforgettable night of passion. Accepting his invitation to visit his family's sheep farm in the Scottish Highlands, Kathie must contend with Iain's relatives (including two sons and one scheming ex), neighbors, and -- of course -- lots and lots of sheep. This witty, engaging romantic comedy may appeal to fans of Katie Fforde's charming Highland Fling, although this book is faster-paced and steamier.

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Publisher: Forever
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 01/25/2011
ISBN-13: 9780446574310
ISBN-10: 0446574317

Medieval Romance. While out hunting with her dog in the forest, Lady Catriona Mackintosh finds a wounded warrior and brings him home. The warrior's name is Sir Finlagh Cameron -- better known as "Fin of the Battles" -- and, unbeknownst to his rescuer, he's sworn an oath to kill the man responsible for the death of his father: the war chief of Clan Chattan, Catriona's own father. As Fin and Catriona embark on a passionate romance (despite the longstanding rivalry of Clans Cameron and Chattan), they face an impossible choice between love and duty. Fifteenth-century Scotland comes to life in this action-packed, intricately plotted, and highly sensual novel.

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Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 07/06/2010
ISBN-13: 9781402237379
ISBN-10: 1402237375

Historical Romance. After her father launches a vicious attack on his lands, Highlander Torin McLeren takes Shannon McBoyd hostage. Although McLeren only imprisons Shannon to keep her father in check, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the fiery Lowlander who has known very little kindness in her life. As Torin and Shannon succumb to their inconvenient yet undeniable attraction, they must find a way to be together in a 15th-century Scotland torn asunder by violence and warfare. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly praises this "addictive tale of betrayal, lust, power, and love."

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