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When an unexpected inheritance elevates her family to the ranks of the aristocracy, Amelia Hathaway discovers that tending to her younger sisters and wayward brother was easy compared to navigating the intricacies of the ton . Even more challenging: the attraction she feels for the tall, dark, and dangerously handsome Cam Rohan. Wealthy beyond most men’s dreams, Cam has tired of society’s petty restrictions... (more)

The Lessons of Desire

by Madeline Hunter

Handsome, suave, and carnal as the devil, Lord Elliot Rothwell awaits readers in Lessons of Desire, bestselling author Madeline Hunter’s latest book in the Rothwell series and her most provocative novel to date. A man used to getting what he wants, Elliot is every woman’s most secret fantasy in the living flesh. He first appears beneath her prison window as her savior—a sinfully attractive man whose charm and... (more)

Catch Of The Day

by Kristan Higgins

This catch of the day could be the dish of a lifetime! First Date à la Maggie Take one lovelorn diner owner (me) A generous helping of nosy local gossips A dollop of envy at married sister's perfect life A splash of divine intervention (my matchmaking priest) Combine ingredients with one adorable puppy, add a strong but silent lobsterman with a hidden heart of gold . . . and watch the sparks... (more)

Italian Lessons

by Peter Pezzelli

With his trademark warmth, humor, and wisdom, Peter Pezzelli's newest novel weaves an unforgettable tale of Italian-American life and family, hope and heartbreak, lessons learned and lessons deferred, and a love that can heal time's greatest wounds... Italian Lessons Fresh out of college, Carter Quinn has returned to his home in North Providence, Rhode Island, unsure of just about everything except his... (more)

The Scottish Companion

by Karen Ranney

Desperate for an heir, he hastily chose a fiancée. But it is another woman who sets his heart aflame.

The Masters of Time: Book 2

Dark Rival

by Brenda Joyce

Highland warriors sworn to protect innocence throughout the ages . . . A golden man, he is called Black Royce -- a battle-hardened soldier of the gods. His vows are his life -- until he is sent to New York City to protect a Healer from those who would use her powers for themselves. The moment Royce sees beautiful, feisty Allie Monroe, he knows she will be his only weakness -- and he is right. Destiny is a... (more)

The Tycoon's Princess Bride (Harlequin Presents)

The Tycoon's Princess Bride (Harlequin Presents)

by Natasha Oakley

Tall, dark and dangerous the man from Mont Avellana... Black-hearted billionaire Domenic Vincini wants the lush riches of rival island Niroli, including the jewel in Niroli's crown Princess Isabella Fierezza. She's forbidden, but to Domenic, a man scarred inside and out, that makes her innocence all the more appealing. If Isabella gives in to temptation she'll tie herself and her kingdom to its sworn enemy...

Demon's Kiss

by Eve Silver

The Compact of Sorcerers, a brotherhood sworn to guard the wall between the human world and the demon realm, have relied only on one another for centuries. But now there's a traitor in their midst... Struggling medical student Clea Masters knows she's unique. Ever since her parents' death, she's been kept safe by an inexplicable force inside her that knocks back any threat. But when a demon attacks her, Clea is... (more)

Touched By Fire (Silhouette Intimate Moments)

Touched By Fire (Silhouette Intimate Moments)

by Elizabeth Sinclair

Who wants Samantha Ellis dead? Firefighter and arson investigator Samantha Ellis has a tough facade that belies her beauty-pageant exterior. Even in the hottest fire Sam stays cool-unless her boss, smoldering chief detective AJ Branson, is anywhere near the scene. Brooding AJ has made a mess of romance in the past, and he's sworn off love and Sam at all costs. But he can't deny that the sparks flying between... (more)

Return Of The Warrior (Harlequin Intrigue Series)

Return Of The Warrior (Harlequin Intrigue Series)

by Rebecca York

The moment Luke McMillan opened the antique box, the mild-mannered computer expert gave way to a brazen warrior. A warrior whose spirit had been locked away for centuries. Now unleashed, he spoke of curses and world destruction--unless Luke and 43 Light Street associate Sidney Weston could bring the artifact back to its rightful place. However, their journey was plagued by a band of thieves seeking the relic... (more)

His Holiday Bride (Kimani Romance)

by Elaine Overton

Trouble was her middle name— Of the four Lockharts, Amber was the wild child, a part-time student and full-time groupie who gave her older sisters sleepless nights. But even Amber was surprised when her pre-Christmas getaway turned nasty, causing her to flee from danger—right into the six-pack abs of Paul Gutierrez. His was danger— Going home was not an option when Amber became the target of a man desperate to... (more)

Stranded With The Tempting Stranger (Silhouette Desire)

Stranded With The Tempting Stranger (Silhouette Desire)

by Brenda Jackson

Strange bedfellows Cutthroat litigator Brandon Washington wasn't used to being ignored. So when Cassie Garrison the newly discovered half sister of his firm's biggest client refused his repeated attempts at contact, he set out to teach the elusive heiress a lesson. He would travel under an assumed identity to her Bahamian home. And using every skill he possessed, he would uncover all of Cassie's secrets. ... (more)

Flyboy (Harlequin Blaze)

by Karen Foley

Membership has its wicked little privileges! During five years working for the Department of Defense, aerospace engineer Sedona Stewart has given up her personal life (along with her libido) for her job. But there's no promotion in sight...unless she joins The Membership--a secret men's club where members are promoted according to their sexual escapades! But then, much to the joy of her inner seductress, Sedona... (more)

Bayou Justice (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense)

Bayou Justice (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense)

by Robin Caroll

A body in the bayou. Alligator conservationist Coco LeBlanc knew real fear when she found a body in the clutches of her beloved beasts. Fear turned to horror when she saw that it was one of the Trahan clan and he'd been shot in the back. Her ex-boyfriend, Luc Trahan, had dumped Coco two years ago when she refused to give up her family's centuries-old voodoo traditions, and he didn't know about her newfound faith.... (more)

Seeing Is Believing (Harlequin Next)

by Kate Austin

There's a magic in life... But Ria Sterling has yet to embrace it, because she considers her ability to predict death from merely touching a photograph a curse. She yearns to use her sight to save just one life. On the other hand, tough-talking detective Carrick Jones and his partner profess not to care about saving anyone. But they do need Ria's help in solving a case. Instead, she predicts that Carrick's... (more)

Voice Of Crow

by Jeri Smith-Ready

THE DEAD CRY OUT TO HER... In pain, in fear, and in longing--with every passing Rhia hears the cries of the departed. This "gift" from the ancient and mysterious Crow gives Rhia an intimate connection to death. One that holds her soul hostage to enemies from the Other Side, even as her people are threatened by the enemies they call Descendents. But a new prophecy offers hope: Rhia's infant son may hold the key... (more)

Small Change: Book 2

Ha'penny

by Jo Walton

In 1949, eight years after the “Peace with Honor” was negotiated between Great Britain and Nazi Germany by the Farthing Set, England has completed its slide into fascist dicatorship. Then a bomb explodes in a London suburb. The brilliant but politically compromised Inspector Carmichael of Scotland Yard is assigned the case. What he finds leads him to a conspiracy of peers and communists, of staunch King-and-... (more)

God's Demon

by Wayne Douglas Barlowe

Lucifer’s War, which damned legions of angels to Hell, is an ancient and bitter memory shrouded in the smoke and ash of the Inferno. The Fallen, those banished demons who escaped the full wrath of Heaven, have established a limitless and oppressive kingdom within the fiery confines of Hell. Lucifer has not been seen since the Fall and the mantle of rulership has been passed to the horrific Prince Beelzebub, the... (more)

Maggie Kelly: Book 6

Bowled Over

by Kasey Michaels

Mystery author Maggie Kelly had enough on her mind wondering how she was going to keep her fictional Regency Era creation from dropping to one knee with a marriage proposal. Then a murderer crosses the foul line--way too close to home... Another day, another crime scene. Maggie wouldn't mind putting a little distance between herself and the hunky Regency hero of her novels, Alexandre Blake, the... (more)

Jaz Parks: Book 1

Once Bitten, Twice Shy

by Jennifer Rardin

I'm Jaz Parks. My boss is Vayl, born in Romania in 1744. Died there too, at the hand of his vampire wife, Liliana. But that's ancient history. For the moment Vayl works for the C.I.A. doing what he does best--assassination. And I help. You could say I'm an Assistant Assassin. But then I'd have to kick your ass. Our current assignment seemed easy. Get close to a Miami plastic surgeon named Assan, a charmer with... (more)

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