Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9780425244531
ISBN-10: 0425244539

Historical Romance. When French spy "Owl" -- a.k.a. Justine DuMotier DeCabrillac -- is stabbed in the streets of London and left for dead, it's up to her former lover, English agent Adrian "Hawker" Hawkhurst, to find out who's responsible. Due to the complex politics of post-Revolutionary France, they've long since grown accustomed to being allies one day and adversaries the next. As Justine and Hawker work together to solve the mystery, their tumultuous romance unfolds through flashbacks that reveal exactly how much is at stake. This 4th entry in Joanna Bourne's Spymaster series, which begins with The Spymaster's Lady, features flawed yet sympathetic characters embroiled in adventure, intrigue, and passion.

Publisher: Sourcebooks
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9781402245701
ISBN-10: 140224570X

Regency Historical. Without music, Lord Valentine Windham's life is meaningless...or so he believes. When an injury to his hand forces him to give up playing his beloved piano, Val heads to the country to recuperate, hoping that restoring his newly acquired estate will prove sufficient distraction. An even greater distraction waits in the form of widow Ellen FitzEngle, the herbalist with whom he once shared an unforgettable kiss. The Virtuoso is the concluding volume of the Duke's Obsession trilogy, after The Heir and The Soldier. With its relaxed pace and sparkling dialogue, this heartwarming and poignant story of people overcoming painful past experiences to embrace love may appeal to fans of Mary Balogh's books.

Publisher: Sourcebooks
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9781402241901
ISBN-10: 1402241909

Fantasy Romance. Inspired by a mysterious lamp she finds locked up in her late father's safe, heiress Samantha Blaine wishes that she could just get away from it all -- especially her odious (ex-)fiancé, Albert, who was just using her to gain control of her dad's business. Spirited away to the magical land of Izaaz, a sparkly realm populated by fantastical creatures, she meets gorgeous genie Kal, who's pleased to have such a lovely new mistress. Kal, you see, has a plan to gain his freedom, and it involves seducing Samantha. Don't miss this lighthearted 2nd installment of Judi Fennell's Genie Romances, after I Dream of Genies.

Publisher: Zebra Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/25/2011
ISBN-13: 9781420109863
ISBN-10: 1420109863

Paranormal Romance. When his present-day relatives fetch him from the 16th century in order to prevent a crime from occurring, demon Adam must confront the modern world, where he discovers that much has changed since he roamed the earth as a vampire-hunting Enforcer. As if contending with cars and contemporary fashion wasn't enough of a challenge, he's unexpectedly reunited with vampire seductress Jasmine. In the 400 years since they met, inter-species relationships have been decriminalized, making Jasmine fair game. For "blazing demon-on-vampire supernatural action" (Publishers Weekly), you can't do better than book six in the Nightwalkers series, although if you're a newcomer, start at the beginning with Jacob.

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Publisher: Pocket Star Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/22/2011
ISBN-13: 9781451642407
ISBN-10: 1451642407

Regency Historical. Seven years ago, "Angel of Death" Lord Gabriel Sharpe lost his best friend, Roger Waverly, while competing against him in a carriage race. Made reckless by grief and guilt, Gabriel now accepts any bet, the more dangerous the better -- until Roger's spirited sister, Virginia, challenges Gabriel to a race on the same course that killed her brother. Instead, Gabriel proposes a different challenge: marriage. With its appealing characters, abundant wit, and slow-building, yet sizzling sensuality, this 4th book in the Hellions of Halstead Hall series is a "grand romantic adventure" (Publishers Weekly).

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9780312542399
ISBN-10: 0312542399

Contemporary Romance. Treflee Miller has had it with her soon-to-be ex-husband, super-spy Ty, who's never around when she needs him -- and who disappeared on a top-secret mission before he could sign their divorce papers. So when Treflee heads to Hawaii with her just-jilted cousin for an island getaway, she's astonished to find Ty working undercover as a resort guide. Though Treflee knows she shouldn't get involved with her sexy secret agent man, she can't resist. Funny and suspenseful, this "refreshing tropical cocktail" (Publishers Weekly) kicks off the Agent Ex series, which will continue with the upcoming Diamonds are Truly Forever.

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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 07/31/2007
ISBN-13: 9780345480156
ISBN-10: 0345480155

Romantic Suspense. When Navy SEAL Team Sixteen and civilian counterterrorism unit Troubleshooters, Inc. go head-to-head in a winter training exercise in the frigid New Hampshire woods, sparks fly between Petty Officer Mark "Jenk" Jenkins and security expert Lindsey Fontaine. But before they can take their relationship to the next level, Troubleshooters receptionist Tracy Shapiro -- Mark's unrequited crush since high school -- goes missing amid reports of a serial killer in the area. Smart, sexy women and courageous, sensitive men abound in Suzanne Brockmann's popular Troubleshooters series, of which Into the Storm is the action-packed 10th installment.

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Publisher: Avon
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/27/2010
ISBN-13: 9780061579097
ISBN-10: 0061579092

Contemporary Romance. Although he survives the car crash, hockey player Mark Bressler believes his life is over once he learns that his injuries will keep him off the ice permanently. After Mark sends a succession of nurses packing, his team, the Seattle Chinooks, hires former actress Chelsea Ross as his personal assistant, figuring that if she can handle Hollywood's worst, then she should be able to put up with Mark -- particularly if there's a $10,000 bonus attached. Hoping to get her career back on track, Chelsea takes the job and soon realizes that there are other perks to her new position. For example, Mark. If you enjoy getting to know the Seattle Chinooks in Rachel Gibson's Hockey Romances, check out Deirdre Martin's New York Blades series.

Publisher: MIRA
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/01/2003
ISBN-13: 9781551667362
ISBN-10: 1551667363

Contemporary Romance. When L.A. native Jenna Campbell impulsively quits her job and heads to Alaska to marry a man she met on the Internet, it's no surprise that she gets kidnapped and brought to a cabin in the middle of nowhere. What is surprising is that her kidnapper is NOT her intended -- it's pilot Reid Jamison, who knows Jenna's online beau well enough to know that she's making a huge mistake. Hoping she'll come to her senses, he flies her to tiny Snowbound (a town that frequently lives up to its name), where things soon heat up between them. Likeable characters and wacky misadventures abound in this spirited holiday-themed romance.

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Publisher: MIRA
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 01/01/2010
ISBN-13: 9780778328919
ISBN-10: 0778328910

Contemporary Romance. Bakery owner Jenny Majesky has just lost everything in a devastating house fire -- and the disaster has also uncovered several mysteries about the past. Intent on finding answers and in need of a refuge, she heads to The Winter Lodge, a remote cabin in the glittering, frozen world of the Catskills. There Jenny finds an ally in the small community's police chief, Rourke McKnight, who makes her feel safe -- and loved. Complete with recipes, The Winter Lodge is "a rich stew of family plots past and present" (Publishers Weekly). This poignant story is 2nd in the Lakeshore Chronicles series, after Summer at Willow Lake.

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