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Romance February 2010

"The heart has reasons that reason does not understand."
~ Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet (1627-1704), French bishop and theologian

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A Matter of Class - by Mary Balogh
Publisher: Vanguard Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/29/2009
ISBN-13: 9781593155544
ISBN-10: 1593155549
Historical Regency. Man-about-town Reginald Mason, the son of a wealthy coal merchant, must marry--or his father will cut him off from the family fortune. Reginald's next-door neighbor, Annabelle Ashton, the daughter of a penniless earl, is in an equally dire situation: after unsuccessfully attempting to elope with her father's coachman, she is no longer welcome in polite society and her family is desperate to find someone willing to take her off their hands. Could a marriage between Reginald and Annabelle be the answer to everyone's prayers? Though shorter than author Mary Balogh's other historical romances, this breezy story will hit the spot with Regency readers.

Divorced, Desperate and Deceived - by Christie Craig
Publisher: Love Spell
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/24/2009
ISBN-13: 9780505527981
ISBN-10: 0505527987
Contemporary Romance. Divorced single mom Kathy Callahan is the only member of the Divorced, Desperate, and Delicious Club who is still hanging on to her vow of chastity; her friend Sue fell off the wagon in Divorced, Desperate and Dating and Lacy got back into the swing of things in Divorced, Desperate and Delicious. When Kathy's pulse starts racing around her hot plumber Stan Bradley, who is actually an undercover FBI agent, will she suddenly realize that she too is ready to get back in the saddle--and perhaps to find lasting love, too? This fast-paced romance is the final story in a fun and upbeat series.

My Unfair Lady - by Kathryne Kennedy
Publisher: Sourcebooks Publishing
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/01/2009
ISBN-13: 9781402229909
ISBN-10: 1402229909
Historical Romance. The Wild West has come to Victorian London in the form of Arizona railroad heiress Summer Wine Lee. But unlike most wealthy Americans who burst onto the English social scene, Summer isn't searching for a future husband. She's already engaged and all she wants is to smooth out her rough edges and become a real lady. And who better to teach her than an actual duke? The impoverished Duke of Monchester reluctantly agrees to instruct Summer, but what he--and Summer--never expects is the chemistry that ignites between them. Readers who like unconventional heroines will enjoy this fresh take on My Fair Lady.

Fired Up - by Jayne Ann Krentz
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/29/2009
ISBN-13: 9780399155963
ISBN-10: 0399155961
Paranormal Romance. When financier Jack Winters begins having nightmares and blackouts, he fears that his family's curse has reared its evil head. His only hope of preventing his transformation into a monster is Chloe Harper, an alluring psychic and private investigator who might be able to locate the Winters family's long-lost "burning lamp," which holds the key to Jack's freedom. Fired Up is the 1st in the Dreamlight Trilogy as well as the 7th book in the Arcane Society series, so readers who are new to this intriguing magical world might want to start at the beginning with Amanda Quick's Second Sight.

The Sweetheart's Knitting Club - by Lori Wilde
Publisher: HarperCollins
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/24/2009
ISBN-13: 9780061808890
ISBN-10: 006180889X
Contemporary Romance. Jesse Calloway has spent the last ten years in prison for a crime he didn't commit but now he's finally got his walking papers. He's headed back home to sleepy Twilight, Texas, where his high school sweetheart, Flynn MacGregor, still lives, works, and is active in a local knitting club. Jesse can't believe his luck when sparks fly between the two, but will Flynn's relationship with a solid, upright man in town--none other than Twilight's sheriff--prevent him from winning her back? Readers who like their books loaded with small-town charm can't go wrong with The Sweetheart's Knitting Club.
Focus on: Matters of the Heart


Where the Heart Leads: A Cynster Novel: From the Casebook of Barnaby Adair - by Stephanie Laurens
Publisher: Avon
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 02/01/2009
ISBN-13: 9780061243387
ISBN-10: 0061243388
Historical Romance. In 1835 London, Penelope Ashford, who has been called "too intelligent for her own good," is one of the founders of a charitable institution for orphans. When four of her charges are kidnapped, Penelope turns to the only man who can help her: aristocratic Barnaby Adair, who has solved several society crimes in the past. Readers who like romances that mix mystery and passion will enjoy Where the Heart Leads, which is the 1st book in the Casebook of Barnaby Adair series and is also connected to author Stephanie Laurens' Cynster novels.

Heart of Fire - by Kat Martin
Publisher: Mira
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 01/01/2008
ISBN-13: 9780778324522
ISBN-10: 0778324524
Historical Romance. In Victorian England, aspiring journalist Coralee Whitmore, the daughter of a viscount, is devastated by the death of her half-sister, Laurel. The authorities believe that Laurel committed suicide, but Corrie isn't convinced and decides to investigate. She infiltrates the estate of the Earl of Tremaine, whom she believes is responsible for her sister's death, and is surprised when she feels an undeniable attraction to the notorious gentleman. Featuring a lively supporting cast, Heart of Fire is the 2nd book in author Kat Martin's Heart trilogy, after Heart of Honor.

McKettrick's Heart - by Linda Lael Miller
Publisher: HQN
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/01/2007
ISBN-13: 9780373771943
ISBN-10: 0373771940
Contemporary Romance. The head of a literary agency in Los Angeles, Molly Shields is unsure why Psyche Ryan, the widow of Molly's former lover, has summoned her to Indian Rock, Arizona. But when Molly arrives in town, the reason is all too clear: Psyche has terminal cancer, and she wants Molly to raise her 18-month-old son, Lucas--who just happens to be the biological son that Molly reluctantly handed over at birth. Always regretful for her decision to give up her son, Molly jumps at the chance to become his true mother, but she is appalled that Psyche requires her to marry Psyche's best friend, Keegan McKettrick, if she is going to keep the boy. Readers who like family-focused romances will enjoy this 8th entry in the McKettrick series.

The Captive Heart - by Bertrice Small
Publisher: New American Library
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/07/2008
ISBN-13: 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.

Be Still My Vampire Heart - by Kerrelyn Sparks
Publisher: HarperCollins
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/01/2007
ISBN-13: 9780061118449
ISBN-10: 0061118443
Contemporary Paranormal. Emma Wallace, an agent with the CIA's elite Stake-Out team, has been dispatched to kill vampires in New York City's Central Park. Because Emma's parents were destroyed by members of the Undead years earlier, she's more than happy for the chance to wipe a few of these bloodsuckers off the face of the earth. But when she meets Scottish vampire Angus MacKay, the general of the Vamp Army, she may have found a reason to give up her slaying ways. Be Still My Vampire Heart is the 3rd novel in the Love at Stake series, after Vamps and the City.
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