| Romance December 2006 |
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"I have found men who didn't know how to kiss. I've always found time to teach them."
~ Mae West (1893-1980), American actress |
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| Just One Sip - by Katie MacAlister, Jennifer Ashley, and Minda Webber |
| Publisher: Leisure Books |
| Pub Date: 10/03/2006 |
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| ISBN: 050552659X |
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Contemporary Paranormal. Romance authors Katie MacAlister (the Dark Ones series), Jennifer Ashley (Penelope & Prince Charming), and Minda Webber (The Remarkable Miss Frankenstein) strut their paranormal stuff in this collection of three original novellas. In MacAlister's "Bring Out Your Dead," a Moravian Dark One takes on zombies and a jilted Guardian; in Jennifer Ashley's "Viva Las Vampires," a vampiric Vegas hotelier discovers the woman of his dreams; and in Minda Webber's "Lucy and the Crypt Casanova," the host of a TV talk show finds herself reunited with her ex, a vampire detective. Prepare to devour each of these short and funny paranormal novellas in one sitting. |
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| The Widow - by Carla Neggers |
| Publisher: Mira |
| Pub Date: 10/01/2006 |
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| ISBN: 077832303X |
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Romantic Suspense. Only four days after their wedding, Abigail Browning's husband was murdered on Maine's Mount Desert Island, where the two were honeymooning. Seven years later, Abigail, now a homicide detective in Boston, is still seeking answers to the unsolved case. After receiving an anonymous tip, Abigail heads back to Maine, where she teams up with search-and-rescue worker Owen Garrison to unravel the mystery--and come face-to-face with a killer. Check this one out if you like fast-paced stories that will keep you turning the pages. | |
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| A Dangerous Love - by Bertrice Small |
| Publisher: New American Library |
| Pub Date: 10/03/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0451219783 |
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Historical Romance. Adair Radcliff, the illegitimate daughter of England's King Edward IV, has had a tough life: she's been orphaned by the War of the Roses and widowed twice over. Her troubles mount when she is branded a traitor, captured by Scottish raiders, and sold into servitude to laird Conal Bruce. But when love and intense passion erupt between Adair and her Scottish lord, will she find a happy ending after all? Fans of Bertrice Small's highly erotic tales won't be disappointed by A Dangerous Love, the 1st in the Border Chronicles series. |
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| The Deception of the Emerald Ring - by Lauren Willig |
| Publisher: Dutton |
| Pub Date: 11/16/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0525949771 |
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Historical Romance. This 3rd novel in the Pink Carnation series (after The Secret History of the Pink Carnation and The Masque of the Black Tulip) takes place in 1803 Ireland, where two English spies, Geoffrey Pinchingdale-Snipe and the notorious Pink Carnation, are pitted against the French Black Tulip. The espionage and swordplay get dicier--and hotter--when Geoff is forced to marry Letty Alsworthy, the little sister of the woman with whom he planned to elope. Packed with intrigue, passion, and comedy, this fun and witty romp is a delight. | |
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| Did you love Diana Gabaldon's Outlander? Try one of these! |
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| The 1st of 5 books in Diana Gabaldon's wildly popular series, Outlander is one of those rare tales that defies categorization. Featuring one of the most beloved couples in all of romance, Outlander is also a time travel fantasy, a sweeping journey through Scottish history, and an epic adventure story. Each of the four books below is similar to some aspect of Gabaldon's book--check out the one that speaks to the reasons why you loved Outlander! |
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| Midnight Honor - by Marsha Canham |
| Publisher: Bantam Books |
| Pub Date: 04/01/2001 |
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| ISBN: 0440235227 |
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Historical Romance. If you savored the vividly depicted, 18th-century Scotland of Gabaldon's Outlander, Marsha Canham's Midnight Honor is sure to satisfy your Highlander appetite. Set during the Jacobite rebellion of the 1740s, this book stars laird Angus Moy, the leader of the Clan Chattan, and his daring wife, Lady Anne. Angus and Anne find that they will have to fight for their love as conflicting loyalties, seductive enemies, honor, and patriotism threaten to separate them. Find out what happens as events culminate at the Battle of Culloden. | |
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| Into the Wilderness - by Sara Donati |
| Publisher: Bantam Books |
| Pub Date: 09/01/1999 |
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| ISBN: 0553578529 |
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Romantic Historical. In 1792, headstrong Elizabeth Middleton leaves England to join her father and brother in an upstate New York village, where she falls in love with Nathaniel Bonner, a man who is torn between white and Native American cultures. Combining rich historical detail, a large cast of family and friends, a powerful love story, and a series of dangerous adventures, Into the Wilderness is the genre-transcending cousin (minus the time travel) of Outlander. The 1st of 5 in the Into the Wilderness series. | |
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| Spell of the Highlander - by Karen Marie Moning |
| Publisher: Delacorte Press |
| Pub Date: 08/30/2005 |
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| ISBN: 0385339143 |
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Time Travel Romance. Whether your favorite aspect of Outlander is the hunky Highlander hero Jamie Fraser or the fantastical time travel, this tale of time-challenged lovers is sure to be just your style. While studying a group of ancient artifacts, archaeology student Jessi St. James sees the image of a handsome, half-naked Highlander (six and a half feet of alpha male!) inside the glass of an old mirror. Nope, she isn't dreaming--and Jessi soon discovers that she holds the key to releasing ninth-century Cian MacKeltar from the prison in which he has been trapped for more than a millennium. The 7th sensual and sizzling book in Moning's Highlander series (after The Immortal Highlander). | |
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| The Bronze Horseman: A Novel - by Paullina Simons |
| Publisher: Morrow |
| Pub Date: 10/01/2002 |
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| ISBN: 0061031127 |
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Romantic Historical. If you enjoyed Outlander because of the well-drawn characters of Jamie and Claire Fraser and their moving love story, then you are bound to like this epic World War II tale featuring another standout couple. As the invading German army moves closer to Leningrad, 17-year-old Tatiana Metanova meets Red Army soldier Alexander Belov--the same man whom her sister Dasha has her sights set on. It isn't long, however, before Alexander only has eyes for Tatiana--but war, family loyalty, and a dangerous alliance jeopardize their future together. Readers who like losing themselves in doorstopper-size novels should grab this one off the shelf. | |
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| Focus on: 2006 RITA Award Winners |
| Each year, the Romance Writers of America presents the RITA Awards (named after Rita Clay Estrada, the first RWA president) to authors of outstanding romance novels in a variety of categories. Get ready for a new year of great romances by checking out this sampler of 2006 winners. |
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| The Devil to Pay - by Liz Carlyle |
| Publisher: Pocket Star Books |
| Pub Date: 01/01/2005 |
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| ISBN: 0743470044 |
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Historical Regency; Winner Best Long Historical Romance. Sidonie Saint-Godard, who has returned to London after a decade abroad, is by all appearances a respectable widow--but at night, she becomes the notorious Black Angel, who seeks justice for exploited women by robbing rich men. Sidonie encounters an unexpected obstacle when she targets, seduces, and falls in love with the Marquess of Devellyn, whose naughty reputation as the Devil of Duke Street precedes him. If you like The Devil to Pay, check out Carlyle's other Devil books: The Devil You Know and A Deal with the Devil. | |
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| Survivor in Death - by J.D. Robb |
| Publisher: Berkley Books |
| Pub Date: 09/01/2005 |
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| ISBN: 0425204189 |
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Romantic Suspense; Winner Best Romantic Suspense. Fast forward to 2059, New York City: lieutenant Eve Dallas, her partner Peabody, and her husband Roarke are investigating the massacre of the Swisher family, all of whom were murdered in their Upper West Side home--except for nine-year-old Nixie, who witnessed and escaped the attack. Eve and her husband take in the terrified girl just as it becomes clear that this tragedy is more than just a random crime and that the body count is going to keep on rising. Survivor in Death is the 20th futuristic book in the Eve Dallas series, after Visions in Death. | |
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| The Texan's Reward - by Jodi Thomas |
| Publisher: Berkley Books |
| Pub Date: 11/01/2005 |
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| ISBN: 0425205843 |
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Historical Romance; Winner Best Short Historical Romance. Nell, who is always in trouble, finds herself in yet another jam after she is wounded in a shooting. She needs help running her ranch--preferably from a man--so she advertises for a husband. Texas Ranger Jacob Dalton, who has always watched out for Nell, wants to prove that he is the perfect man for the job. But Jacob's got his work cut out for him, as Nell's taken in a host of outcasts and assorted riffraff, all of whom are watching Jacob's every move. The 4th book in the Wife Lottery series, The Texan's Reward is for readers who love western romances and the Lone Star state. | |
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| Lakeside Cottage - by Susan Wiggs |
| Publisher: Mira |
| Pub Date: 08/01/2005 |
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| ISBN: 0778321908 |
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Contemporary Romance; Winner Best Contemporary Single Title. When journalist and single mom Kate Livingston arrives with her son Aaron at her family's lakeside cottage, she finds that their plans for a relaxing and quiet Northwest summer have been derailed: they have a mysterious new neighbor, JD Harris, whose past is shrouded in secrecy, and they discover that a troubled teenage girl is camped out in their cottage. But as first friendship and then love develop between Kate and JD, it appears that even the biggest of obstacles can be overcome. Warm up your December with this engaging tale of summer love. | |
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| Still looking for the right book? Contact your librarian. |
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