Publisher: Kensington
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/01/2012
ISBN-13: 9781420123210
ISBN-10: 1420123211

Regency Historical. Ellie Bowman has been in love with her friend Ned -- that is, Lord Edward Greycliffe -- since they were children. Unfortunately, Ned married Ellie's best friend, the beautiful but fragile Cecily, who subsequently died in childbirth. After four years as a widower, Ned decides that it's time to take another wife, and this time, he's willing to settle for a practical woman who can bear him a healthy heir and spare -- perhaps someone like Ellie? But Ellie, who's fed up with waiting for Ned to notice her, embarks on a plan of her own. Like author Sally Mackenzie's previous Naked novels, this engaging opening installment of the Duchess of Love series is similarly humorous, upbeat, and steamy.

Publisher: Harlequin Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/29/2012
ISBN-13: 9780373776436
ISBN-10: 0373776438

Western Romance. As the unacknowledged illegitimate son of Parable, Montana's wealthiest rancher, Sheriff Slade Barlow never expected to inherit half of Whisper Creek Ranch. His half-brother Hutch Carmody is equally shocked by the bequest, but this unexpected turn of events is nothing compared to the return of software designer Joslyn Kirk, Hutch's ex-girlfriend and Slade's secret crush since they were teenagers. Joslyn's back in town to make amends to all the people her sleazy stepfather swindled years ago, leaving her little time to get reacquainted with Slade -- despite their intense mutual attraction. If you enjoy the engaging characters and lovingly rendered Texas setting of Linda Lael Miller's McKettrick romances, you won't be disappointed by this first volume of her Big Sky trilogy.

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Publisher: HarperCollins
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/29/2012
ISBN-13: 9780062072900
ISBN-10: 0062072900

Regency Historical. Press-ganged into performing in the annual (and notorious) Smith-Smythe musicale when one of the original quartet feigns illness, governess Anne Wynter attracts the attention of Daniel Smith-Smythe, the Earl of Winstead -- and not just for her skill at the pianoforte. Accidental duellist Daniel, back in England after a three-year exile on the continent, cannot afford to be distracted by a gorgeous governess, given that he's quite preoccupied with dodging assassination attempts. As for Anne, who has spent the past eight years trying to escape her past, the amorous attentions of an attractive earl -- however tempting they may be -- could ruin the life she's built for herself.

Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/29/2012
ISBN-13: 9780425247563
ISBN-10: 0425247562

Paranormal Romance. You couldn't find a more combustible couple than wolf changelings Riaz and Adria. While Riaz still smarts from the rejection of his destined mate (who ultimately chose another), Adria, who ended a relationship with a male who couldn't accept her dominance, refuses to love or trust anyone at all. But the pair's irresistible, unwanted attraction to each other is the least of their problems now that war with the Psy seems inevitable. Fans of high-stakes conflict and steamy romance won't want to miss this 11th installment of Nalini Singh's bestselling Psy/Changeling series, after Kiss of Snow. However, the complexity of the story and depth of world-building mean that newcomers will want to start at the beginning of the series, with Slave to Sensation.

Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/01/2012
ISBN-13: 9780425246962
ISBN-10: 0425246965

Historical Romance. When scholarly Christian de Montfort, the Duke of Lexington, insults Venetia Easterbrook during a lecture on evolution, the twice-widowed beauty vows she'll have her revenge. Booking passage from New York to England on the same ship as Christian, Venetia dons a veil and disguises herself as the mysterious Baronesse von Seidlitz-Hardenberg. Although her intention is to make him fall in love with her -- and then abandon him -- she doesn't anticipate getting caught in her own sensual snare. Beguiling the Beauty is the 1st book in the Fitzhugh trilogy.

Publisher: Avalon Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/24/2008
ISBN-13: 9780803498846
ISBN-10: 0803498845

Contemporary Romance. There's nothing like an old-fashioned family feud to ignite the flames of passion. In the decades since Sal Simone stole Max Martinelli's secret chocolate recipe, the Simones and the Martinellis have been sworn enemies. However, when firefighter Mike Simone saves Alex Martinelli's beloved Grandpa Max from a kitchen blaze, Alex finds herself falling for Mike -- and vice versa. Can the couple overcome their families' objections? With a little matchmaking help from Mike's friends at the firehouse, they just might find a way in this 1st heartwarming book in the Love by Chocolate series.

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/01/2004
ISBN-13: 9780312987855
ISBN-10: 0312987854

Contemporary Romance. It's bad enough that plucky, plus-sized statistician Minerva "Min" Dobbs gets dumped by her boyfriend just weeks before her sister's wedding, but then she overhears her ex making a bet with gorgeous ladies' man Cal Morrisey that Cal can't bed Min. Putting aside her usual caution, Min decides to go out with Cal, lead him on, and then drop him before he can collect. What she doesn't count on is how much she ends up liking him -- not to mention his to-die-for chicken parmesan recipe. With its witty dialogue and quirky characters, Bet Me is a breezy, upbeat story with likable romantic leads.

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Publisher: Dafina Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/07/2010
ISBN-13: 9780758238726
ISBN-10: 075823872X

Contemporary Romance. En route to a prestigious culinary internship in Rome, aspiring chef Tiffany Matthews gets robbed and rewards her rescuer, sexy businessman Nick Rollins, with enough sensual memories to last a lifetime, never expecting to see him again. Unfortunately, when she returns to Los Angeles for a job as sous chef at trendsetting restaurant Taste, she discovers that Nick is the owner -- and thus her boss. Steamy, spicy, and full of lush, mouthwatering descriptions of food, What Love Tastes Like is a treat for readers who enjoy fast-paced, lighthearted love stories.

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Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/02/2010
ISBN-13: 9780312356460
ISBN-10: 0312356463

Contemporary Romance. One night of no-strings-attached sexual ecstasy is all that celebrity chef Devon Sparks wants when he beds sweet-yet-tart Southern belle Lilah Jane Tunkle. It's not until he arrives at work the next morning that he discovers that Lilah is his newest employee. In fact, she's his young son's new nanny, meaning that Devon couldn't avoid her even if he wanted to...and he doesn't. Booklist, in a starred review, praises this "hot and spicy culinary romance" for its complex characters and behind-the-scenes looks at the intriguing, often scandalous world of high-end restaurants. For more steamy stories of love and cooking, check out the 1st book in Louisa Edwards' Recipe for Love series, Can't Stand the Heat.

Publisher: Brava
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/27/2011
ISBN-13: 9780758266347
ISBN-10: 0758266340

Contemporary Romance. Fed up with the hectic pace of life in New York City (and some nasty false rumors that she slept her way to the top of her profession), pastry chef Leilani Trusdale heads to Georgia's sleepy Sugarberry Island to open a charming bakery called Cakes by the Cup. But her attempts to leave her old life behind fail when her former boss and mentor Baxter "Chef Hot Cakes" Dunne, culinary genius and media celebrity, shows up to film an episode of his TV show in Sugarberry -- commandeering Leilani's kitchen for a special program on cupcakes, while attempting to woo his former colleague. In addition to well-matched leads, this sweet, heartwarming romance also features the Cupcake Club, baking addicts who offer Leilani support and matchmaking assistance.

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