| Romance April 2007 |
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"Reader, I married him." ~ from Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre |
| New and Recently Released! |
| What a Lady Wants - by Victoria Alexander |
| Publisher: HarperCollins |
| Pub Date: 02/01/2007 |
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| ISBN: 0060882638 |
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Historical Regency. Intent on enjoying all of life's pleasures to the fullest, unrepentant rake Nigel Cavendish is certain that he never wants to be shackled by marriage. However, when amateur astronomer Lady Felicity Melville--who enjoys keeping an eye on her neighbors with her antique spyglass--catches him sneaking away from his latest dalliance, he may have met the one woman who can put an end to his bachelor ways. This fun and witty tale is the 2nd book in the Last Man Standing series, after A Little Bit Wicked. | |
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| The Taste of Innocence: A Cynster Novel - by Stephanie Laurens |
| Publisher: William Morrow |
| Pub Date: 03/01/2007 |
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| ISBN: 0060840862 |
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Historical Romance. Bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with the 14th passion-filled novel in the Cynster series, after What Price Love? Lord Charles Morwellen, the 8th Earl of Meredith, has finally admitted that it is time to marry--but only because he needs an heir. He decides on quiet Sarah Conningham, a childhood acquaintance whom he feels should be wise enough, after three London seasons, to know a good offer when she receives one. But much to Charles' surprise, independent Sarah is determined to marry for love--or she won't wed at all. Library Journal calls this sensual tale "a winner." |
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| McKettrick's Luck - by Linda Lael Miller |
| Publisher: Harlequin Books |
| Pub Date: 02/01/2007 |
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| ISBN: 0373771851 |
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Contemporary Western. If you love Linda Lael Miller's historical McKettrick novels, then you're in for a treat with this 1st installment in the modern-day McKettrick Men series, featuring a new generation of McKettrick heroes. Cheyenne Bridges has returned home to Indian Rock, Arizona on a mission: she needs to convince rancher Jesse McKettrick, her former flame, to sell his property to her boss' company, or she'll be out of a job. Though Jesse refuses to sell, there is an undeniable spark between them. Will they get a second chance at love? Publishers Weekly says that Miller "doesn't disappoint in her sizzling love scenes and fine sense of place." | |
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| Count to Ten - by Karen Rose |
| Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA |
| Pub Date: 02/01/2007 |
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| ISBN: 0446616907 |
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Romantic Suspense. Veteran Chicago firefighter and arson investigator Lt. Reed Solliday has doubts about whether homicide detective Mia Mitchell, his new partner, is really ready for the job. After all, she's still emotionally shaken by her last case, which left her partner in the hospital. But when an outbreak of deadly fires begins, they must work closely together--and it soon becomes frighteningly clear that the crazed arsonist has chosen Mia as his next victim. Publishers Weekly concludes, "Emotional subplots, engaging secondary characters and a string of red herrings will keep readers hooked." | |
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| The Winter Lodge - by Susan Wiggs |
| Publisher: Harlequin Books |
| Pub Date: 02/01/2007 |
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| ISBN: 0778324141 |
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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 Rourke McKnight, a police chief 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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| Good Books You May Have Missed |
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| The Kill - by Allison Brennan |
| Publisher: Ballantine Books |
| Pub Date: 02/28/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0345485238 |
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Romantic Suspense. When FBI scientist Olivia St. Martin was five years old, she witnessed her sister Missy's abduction. Now, more than 30 years later, DNA evidence has exonerated the man whom Olivia helped put away for Missy's rape and murder. Determined to uncover what really happened, Olivia launches her own investigation and discovers that her sister was the victim of a serial killer--one who appears to have recently struck again. Will Olivia's intense chemistry with Seattle detective Zack Travis get in the way of catching this monster? Check out The Kill for page-turning thrills. | |
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| An Independent Woman - by Candace Camp |
| Publisher: Harlequin Books |
| Pub Date: 03/01/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0373770979 |
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Historical Romance. As a destitute child, Juliana Holcott is begrudgingly taken in by her wealthy relatives, who constantly remind her that she is nothing more than a charity case. Her only friend in the world is orphaned heir Nicholas Barre, but their friendship is cut short when he runs away to America. Fifteen years later, when penniless Juliana is working as a paid companion, the childhood friends meet once again--only now Nicholas is the wealthy Lord Barre. After they enter into a marriage of convenience, their platonic relationship becomes a lot more intimate. Check out An Independent Woman for a fun and satisfying read. | |
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| Three Little Secrets - by Liz Carlyle |
| Publisher: Pocket Star Books |
| Pub Date: 03/21/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0743496124 |
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Historical Regency. When Lady Madeleine Bessett eloped with Merrick MacLachlan, she never dreamed their union would end so disastrously: he disappeared during their honeymoon, and she was told their marriage was annulled. Now, 13 years later, and recently widowed after the death of her second husband, Madeleine has come to London with her son, Geoffrey, to purchase a new home--and as fate would have it, Merrick is the developer of the property. Will secrets from the past destroy their second chance at love? If you like Three Little Secrets, check out the other books in the Sins, Lies, and Secrets trilogy, One Little Sin and Two Little Lies. | |
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| Delicious - by Susan Mallery |
| Publisher: Harlequin Books |
| Pub Date: 02/01/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0373770561 |
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Contemporary Romance. For years, The Waterfront was the jewel of the Buchanan family's restaurant empire, but the Seattle hotspot is now on the verge of closing. The family needs to turn the restaurant around quickly, so Cal Buchanan calls his ex-wife, chef Penny Jackson, who has made a name for herself on the culinary scene. Penny is reluctant to get involved--or to reveal that she's pregnant--but when Cal makes her an offer she can't refuse, she agrees to step in and take over the kitchen. As they work together, passion flares and they find themselves in a variety of steamy situations. Delicious is the 1st book in the Buchanan family series, followed by Irresistible. | |
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| A Gentleman by Any Other Name - by Kasey Michaels |
| Publisher: Harlequin Books |
| Pub Date: 03/01/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0373771002 |
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Historical Regency. When wealthy widower Chance Becket receives orders from the War Office to investigate smugglers on the English coast, he decides to hire a nanny for Alice, his five-year-old daughter. He offers the post to confident Julia Carruthers, and together they travel to the Becket family estate in Kent. There Julia begins to piece together some surprising facts about the Becket family--and she and her employer begin a relationship that is more personal than professional. A Gentleman by Any Other Name was selected by Publishers Weekly as one of the three best romance books of 2006. | |
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