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Best in Show (A Melanie Travis Canine Mystery #10)
by Laurien BerensonA sleuth must find a killer amid a plethora of poodles in this &“charming&” cozy mystery by an Agatha Award finalist (Publishers Weekly). There are dog shows. And then there&’s The Poodle Club of America National Specialty Dog Show. For poodle purists, it&’s the pinnacle of the season, drawing competitors and spectators from all over the world. Once in Maryland, Melanie Travis is put to work selling raffle tickets by the co-chairs of the raffle committee, Betty Jean and Edith Jean Boone. Sixtyish steel magnolias from the South, the reclusive sisters make few appearances. But this year, they have a silver Toy puppy that has already caused quite a buzz on the show circuit. While the poodles remain well behaved, it&’s their owners and handlers who start acting up. And when Betty Jean is found dead at the host hotel, murder takes center stage. But this is the PCA—and the show must go on. As Edith Jean staunchly resumes her duties, Melanie starts searching for clues, and comes up with a compelling cast of suspects whose actions prove that in the dog-eat-dog world of showing, a life can be as easily lost as a blue ribbon. And that unlike cats, dogs—and their owners—have only one to risk… &“A dependable author for fans of pooch-oriented mysteries.&” —Library Journal
Sugar Rush (Cupcake Club #1)
by Donna KauffmanA &“deliciously sexy&” series debut from the USA Today bestselling author of the Blue Hollow Falls romances—recipes included! (Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author). Devil&’s Food . . . Angel Cake . . . Red Velvet . . . Praline Crunch . . . Lemon Chiffon . . . How's a woman to choose? Luckily, the members of the Cupcake Club are about to taste it all . . . When baker extraordinaire Leilani Trusdale left the bustle of New York City for Georgia&’s sleepy Sugarberry Island, she didn&’t expect her past to follow. Yet suddenly, her former boss, Baxter Dunne, aka Chef Hot Cakes, the man who taught her everything pastry, wants to film his hit cooking show in her tiny cupcakery. The same Chef Hot Cakes whose molten chocolate brown eyes and sexy British accent made Lani&’s mouth water and her cheeks blush the color of raspberry filling—stirring all kinds of kitchen gossip, much of which Lani wished was true . . . Lani&’s friends are convinced that this time around, Baxter is the missing ingredient in her recipe for happiness. But convincing Lani will be a job for Baxter himself. And he&’ll need more than black velvet frosting to sweeten the deal . . . &“As sweet and adorable as its namesake treat.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Like a rich chocolate ganache . . . Delightful.&”—RT Book Reviews (4 STARS) &“A fun, foodie romance that made me smile. Perfectly whipped and fluffy for a nice escape.&”—Caffeinated Book ReviewerIncludes recipes!
Highland Sinner (The Murrays #16)
by Hannah HowellIn her captivating new novel, New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell returns to the stark majesty of medieval Scotland and the realm of the unforgettable Murray clan, as a seductive knight and a mysterious young woman unite to stop a murderous enemy. . . Sir Tormand Murray is certainly a rogue, but a callous killer? Never. Yet he cannot explain how he came to wake up next to the butchered body of one of his former lovers. Someone is prepared to kill again and again until Tormand is found guilty and hanged. And his only hope of discovering the culprit lies with Morainn Ross, a reclusive, sensual beauty gifted with second sight. Branded a witch, Morainn has never met a man who accepted her strange talent, much less one who could so easily enflame her passion. There's no resisting Tormand's rugged masculinity--and no escaping the enemy who grows more twisted every day. And even as logic decrees that a lasting union is impossible, Morainn knows her destiny is bound forever with the knight who has claimed her, body and soul. Praise for the Novels of Hannah Howell "Howell offers readers another captivating tale." --Booklist "Another wonderful story filled with adventure, emotion, and laughter." --Romantic Times
St. Patrick's Day Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery #14)
by Leslie MeierNew York Times-bestselling author: &“Charming…Warm and homespun characters, plenty of seaside ambience and a fast-moving plot.&”—Publishers Weekly Not many people in Tinker&’s Cove, Maine, knew Old Dan Malone. The grizzled barkeep&’s social circle was limited to the rough-hewn lobstermen and other assorted toughs that frequented his bar. But when his body is found bobbing in the town&’s icy harbor, Lucy Stone makes getting to know more about Old Dan a priority. A local musician insists Old Dan conned a winning lottery ticket worth five grand from him. A handyman claims that Old Dan stiffed him for repair work he&’d done at the bar. The confusion surrounding the death is only compounded by the arrival of Dylan Malone, Old Dan&’s brother and a prominent, if fading, star of the Dublin stage. Dylan has come to direct the production of Finian&’s Rainbow, the featured event at Our Lady of Hope&’s St. Patrick&’s Day extravaganza. Was Old Dan killed by someone he&’d cheated or someone he&’d loved? Lucy can&’t be sure, but one thing is abundantly clear: The stage is set for a murder mystery with a killer ending… &“Leslie Meier writes with sparkle and warmth.&”—Chicago Sun Times
The Hanging Road: The Hanging Road (Blood Bond #10)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneTrouble follows on temptation&’s heels for two blood brothers. Red-hot Western action and adventure by the bestselling authors of Slaughter Trail. Young Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves became blood brothers on the day the rancher&’s son saved the warrior&’s life, forging a bond no one could ever break. And as years passed, a legend grew of the Cheyenne and the white man who rode together—and who could jerk killing iron with the best of them . . . The Hanging Road Matt and Sam never could refuse a damsel in distress, so a whole coachload of lovelies, lead by the fetching Charity McAllister, seems like a gift from heaven. But if it looks too good to be true, it usually is—and in short order the blood will start to flow. Matt and Sam rush in anyway and faster than you can say &“soiled doves,&” they&’re up to their necks in trouble. Soon it&’s an all-out war that nearly levels a frontier town, where Bodine and Two Wolves face new enemies and run into an old foe they never thought they&’d see again. And the sweet, lovely Charity McAllister is the busiest—and deadliest—bee in the hornet&’s nest. Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone &“[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.&”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles &“There&’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.&”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown
Kiss of Frost (The\mythos Academy Ser. #2)
by Jennifer EstepA high school warrior-in-training gets lessons in surviving a mysterious assassin in the New York Times bestselling author&’s YA urban fantasy novel. I'm Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I'm going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I'm getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart—the drop-dead gorgeous Spartan Logan Quinn who slays me every time. Then, an invisible archer in the Library of Antiquities decides to use me for target practice. And now, I find out that someone at the academy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. Now, with Logan&’s help, I&’ll have to learn to live by the sword—or die trying.
The Thunder Beneath Us
by Nicole BladesTo the world, Best Lightburn is a talented writer rising up the masthead at international style magazine James, girlfriend of a gorgeous up-and-coming actor, and friend to New York City’s fabulous. Then there’s the other Best, the one who has chosen to recast herself as an only child rather than confront the truth. Ten years ago, on Christmas Eve, Best and her two older brothers took a shortcut over a frozen lake. When the ice cracked, all three went in. Only Best came out. People said she was lucky, but that kind of luck is nothing but a burden. Because Best knows what she had to do to survive. And after years of covering up the past, her guilt is detonating through every facet of her seemingly charmed life. It’s all unraveling so fast: her new boss is undermining and deceitful, her boyfriend is recovering from a breakdown, and a recent investigative story has led to a secret affair with the magazine’s wealthy publisher. Best is quick-witted and headstrong, but how do you find a way to happiness when you’re sure you haven’t earned it—or embrace a future you feel you don’t deserve? Evocative and emotional, The Thunder Beneath Us is a gripping novel about learning to carry loss without breaking, and to heal and forgive—not least of all, ourselves.
Carnage (A Frank Quinn Novel)
by John LutzJOHN LUTZ IS . . . "A MAJOR TALENT." —John Lescroart"ONE OF THE MASTERS." —Ridley Pearson"IN RARE FORM." —The New York Times Book Review "AMONG THE BEST." —San Diego UnionTHE BIRTH OF A KILLING FRENZYThe killer has a pattern. Abduct a girl from a beachside community. Tie her up. Torture her to death. Move north along the coast. Repeat. With each gruesome killing, a clue is delivered to New York City investigator Frank Quinn. The ex-homicide detective understands that the message is more than a taunt. It is an invitation—to play. And the game has just begun. . ."LUTZ OFFERS UP A HEART-POUNDING ROLLER COASTER OF A TALE." —Jeffery Deaver12,500 Words
A Good Excuse To Be Bad (Angel Crawford #1)
by Miranda ParkerSmart, gorgeous, and too tough for her own good, bail recovery agent and single mom Evangeline Crawford moved to the burbs for a quiet life. Fortunately, it's not turning out that way. . .Angel spent years digging up the dirt on some of the South's most grimy players. But after a scandal gets too hot, she officially takes a break from investigating. Unofficially, she's up to much more: luring bad boys into handcuffs so she can collect a bounty. Business is good and the money is rolling in until a job gone wrong at an Atlanta nightclub kicks off a run of bad luck that puts Angel, and her family, on the wrong side of the law. . . . "Parker combines murder, romance, and church scandals amid plenty of suggestive sexuality." --Publishers Weekly"An unexpected mystery filled with a good dose of humor and a good mix of characters." --Urban Reviews
Murphy's Law
by Rebecca SinclairMurphy's Law reigns supreme. . . What else can explain how Murphy McKenna managed to get herself stuck in an unexpected, early-in-the-season Maine blizzard? In a very remote cabin. With dead phones. And impassable roads. Could there be a worse time for a desperate, badly wounded man to show up on her doorstep? Instinct demands Murphy not trust Garrett Thayer. After all, the man refuses to give her a straight answer about anything. Even her precious Himalayan cat, Moonshine, is suspicious. Who wouldn't be? Not only is Garrett hurt, he's also apparently been out wandering in the storm with nothing more than a duffel bag stuffed with money, antique jewelry (a bottle of antihistamines?) -- and a gun. Will Murphy's conscience allow her to turn her back on the handsome stranger who may be a thief, a bank robber, or worse . . .?
Cheyenne Challenge (Preacher/The First Mountain Man #5)
by William W. JohnstoneIt&’s the final showdown between Preacher his longtime nemesis in a rip-roaring adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of Forty Guns West. Mountain men are skilled at survival. Preacher, the greatest of all those warriors of the forest, will kill anything—beast or man—that threatens his existence. Ten years ago, he taught this violent lesson to gun-crazed Ezra Pease when he ran the outlaw out of town. But Pease and his trail-scum gang are back—shooting up trouble and crossing the Big Empty to nail Preacher&’s hide to a tree. So Preacher&’s riding out to teach Pease one final lesson. But it could be too late because Pease&’s vicious dealings have fired up an all-out Indian war. Now, with hard-riding death on both sides, Preacher and some old friends called Beartooth, Dupre, and Nighthawk are heading straight into lead-flying, scalp-slashing hell . . . Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone &“[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.&”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles &“There&’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.&”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown
Montana Gundown: Montana Gundown (The Last Gunfighter #23)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneA lethal father-son reunion is afoot in this adventure by the bestselling authors of Dead Before Sundown.Like Father. Like Son. Like Hell. Frank Morgan has one son he knows of—and Kid Morgan has become famous in his own right. But in Montana, Frank comes face-to-face with a young man with a deadly swagger and a stunning claim: that he&’s Frank&’s son, too. And he&’s here to gun his old man down. For Frank, the first thing to do is find out if Brady Morgan is truly his own flesh and blood. That means tracking down a woman he once loved, and then untangling her lies, lust, and a scheme to steal prime Montana ranchland. Suddenly, Frank is in the middle of an exploding range war—and he&’s standing on the opposite side from young Brady Morgan. In a clash of guns and greed, two Morgans will face each other one last time: to decide who will live and who will die…
The Summer of Us
by Holly ChamberlinThree strangers find solace and friendship at a Martha&’s Vineyard beach house one summer in this touching novel by the author of Living Single.The little beach house on Martha&’s Vineyard has a rickety porch and no closets, but the gorgeous location is unbeatable—and more than enough to entice three total strangers into a house share for the summer . . . At first, the only thing Gincy, Danielle, and Clare have in common is a desire to spend weekends away from the city. No-nonsense Gincy has worked hard to leave her small-town childhood behind. Danielle grew up with every advantage and is looking for a husband who&’ll fit neatly into her pampered life, while Clare is enjoying a last burst of independence before marrying her ambitious fiancé. Yet lazy beach days and warm, conversation-filled nights forge an unexpected connection. And over the course of one eventful summer, Gincy, Danielle, and Clare will discover that friendship isn&’t always measured in how well you know a person&’s past—but in opening each other&’s eyes to everything the future could hold . . .Praise for the writing of Holly Chamberlin&“Nostalgia over real-life friendships lost and regained pulls readers into the story.&” —USA Today on Summer Friends &“It does the trick as a beach book and provides a touristy taste of Maine&’s seasonal attractions.&” —Publishers Weekly on The Family Beach House
Almost Doesn't Count (D.C. Series #2)
by Angela WintersAmid the glitz and glam of Washington, D.C.'s elite circle of movers and shakers are three ambitious ladies reaching for the top--and ready to face any obstacle in their way. . .Switching from life on the White House fast track to stay-at-home mom doesn't quite suit Sherise--especially once she suspects her husband is having an affair. And when she receives a threatening note, it's clear someone wants revenge--but who, and for what?. . ..When successful lawyer Billie gets romantically involved with a client who might be involved in a drug operation, she discovers she may have made a fatal mistake--and far more than her career is on the line. . ..Juggling her work at the Pentagon with her personal life is turning out to be more complicated--and more dangerous--than Erica expected. When her little brother gets pulled into the fray, Erica will have to make a life-changing choice. . ..Between conniving exes, power hungry bosses, meddling relatives, and secrets that just won't stay hidden, these ladies are making their own personal headlines--in the world's most news-making city. . .
Captive Innocence (Captives Ser.)
by Fern MichaelsA young widow is lured by the siren call of an exotic land in this steamy historical romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Fern Michaels takes us on a riveting journey, where a young woman finds her destiny opening new vistas of promise and hope . . . Royall Banner ventured into a lush new unknown world to claim her family&’s heritage. There, far from the reaches of civilization, she became entranced with the exotic, enigmatic Sebastian Rivera. As excitement with her new life consumed her, Royall found herself in the midst of a strange and troubling culture where stunning opulence mirrored terrible bondage. In the center of it all stood the plantation owner, who controlled the land and everyone on it—and who meant to have Royall for his own. Praise for the novels of Fern Michaels &“Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.&”—Booklist on Return to Sender &“A big, rich book in every way . . . I think Fern Michaels has struck oil with this one.&”—Patricia Matthews on Texas Rich
No Boyz Allowed (Ni-Ni Girl Chronicles)
by Ni-Ni SimoneSimone tells authentic stories of teen life in the 'hood better than any other author currently writing contemporary YA street lit. --Library Journal on Teenage Love Affair (starred review)True story: I'm Gem, G-E-M, like a precious jewel, and my life has been nothing like my name. I've been on my own since I was nine and now I'm sixteen. But so what. I'm good, and so is my little brother. So why the state won't let us do our own thing is beyond me. Instead, we've been forced to live with a foster family who wants to love us, but I'm not beat--I'm just trying to do me. To make matters worse, I've been checking for this guy, Ny'eem. But my new clique has an unbreakable rule--no boyz allowed to come between our friendship--which is forcing me to keep my relationship with Ny'eem a secret. Though not for long. . .because in high school secrets are always exposed, scandals always rewrite the rules, and friendships are never what they seem. . . . "Excitement, drama, and life lessons. . .. Upgrade U is sure to be a classic." --A.J. Byrd, author of Losing Romeo"A new series with a pair of drama-fueled stories about girls looking for love in all the wrong ways." --Publishers Weekly on The Break-Up Diaries
English Tea Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery #17)
by Leslie MeierNew York Times-Bestselling Author:&“Fans of Murder, She Wrote may want to try this…a series that is well written and enjoyable.&”—The Evansville Courier and Press Between her family and her reporting duties for the Tinker&’s Cove, Maine Pennysaver, Lucy Stone could use a break. So when a friend tells her about a trip to England sponsored by Winchester College, she jumps at the chance for a girls&’ getaway. But when the professor leading the tour dies mid-flight after an asthma attack, Lucy&’s glad she packed her sleuthing skills. In London, Professor Quentin Rea, a ladies&’ man and former flirt of Lucy's, arrives to take over the tour—and she finds that while his hairline has receded, his amorous intentions have not. And as Lucy notices some peculiar behavior and uncovers some surprising connections—and then another tour member dies—she winds up in a daring scheme to find a mastermind of murder… &“There&’s plenty here to please Meier&’s followers and fans of cozy mysteries…Meier pays homage to all the tried and true British high points, from the Tower of London and its resident ravens to tea shops, strawberry jam and Devonshire cream, to the glories of Stonehenge at sunset.&”—BookPage &“Leslie Meier writes with sparkle and warmth.&”—Chicago Sun Times
Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid #1)
by Richelle MeadIn this fun urban fantasy, a lovelorn succubus keeps the peace in Seattle&’s demon underground when she&’s not working at a local bookstore.When it comes to jobs in hell, being a succubus seems pretty glamorous. A girl can be anything she wants, the wardrobe is killer, and mortal men will do anything just for a touch. Granted, they often pay with their souls, but why get technical? But Seattle succubus Georgina Kincaid's life is far less exotic. At least there&’s her day job at a local bookstore—free books; all the white chocolate mochas she can drink; and easy access to bestselling, sexy writer, Seth Mortensen, aka He Whom She Would Give Anything to Touch but Can't. But dreaming about Seth will have to wait. Something wicked is at work in Seattle&’s demon underground. And for once, all of her hot charms and drop-dead one-liners won&’t help because Georgina&’s about to discover there are some creatures out there that both heaven and hell want to deny…Praise for New York Times–bestseller Richelle Mead&’s Succubus Blues&“An engaging read.&”—Jim Butcher, New York Times–bestselling author of the Harry Dresden series&“Mead cooks up an appetizing debut that blends romantic suspense with a fresh twist on the paranormal.&”—Booklist&“The mix of supernatural mystery, romance and reluctant succubus is great fun.&”—Locus
The Devil's Kiss (Devils #1)
by William W. JohnstoneEvil lurks in the shadows of small-town Nebraska, awaiting its moment to be unleashed, in the New York Times–bestselling author&’s horror series debut. Black Wilder has waited a long time to come Whitfield, Nebraska. But he is no stranger to patience. A year, ten years, a hundred years. Time has no meaning for him. He just waits until the moment is right. Then emerges—silently and unmercifully. As night falls heavily on the small prairie town, red-rimmed eyes look out from tightly shut windows. An occasional snarl rips from once-human throats. Shadows play on dimly-lit streets, deepening the gloom of the alleys, bringing with the darkness an almost tangible aura of fear. For the time is now right. The Beasts are hungry. The Undead are awake. The putrid stench of evil hangs in the air. Now the inhabitants of Whitfield are about to be touched by . . . The Devil&’s Kiss.
Off Kilter Bundle with A Great Kisser & Let Me In: Off Kilter; A Great Kisser; Let Me In
by Donna KauffmanOff Kilter Bundle Off Kilter Fire Down Below Brash entrepreneur Roan McAuley has no problem getting naked. But being the only one in the room dropping kilt and giving plenty isn't his idea of fun--even if it's for the "Men of the Highlands" calendar and a good cause. However, getting feisty photographer Tessa Vandergriff all hot, bothered, and hungry is proving irresistible. . .even though she's not his type. And even if the sizzling attraction between them is changing everything this roguish playboy thinks he knows about lust. . .and love. Praise for Donna Kauffman and Her Novels "Give me more." --Linda Howard on The Charm Stone "Whimsical and sexy." --Jennifer Crusie on Your Wish Is My Command "Donna Kauffman writes smart and sexy, with sizzle to spare!" --Janet Evanovich A Great Kisser Buckle up. Enjoy the view. Jake McKenna fixes planes, not people. Compared to an engine, humans are high-maintenance and unpredictable--which is why Jake has zero interest in indulging his sister's request that he play tour guide and rent-a-date to her boss's visiting stepdaughter. Still, Lauren Matthews is nothing like the uptight, reed-skinny workaholic he expected. She's curvy--deliciously so. Funny. Open. And convinced that there's more to her mother's hasty marriage to the local mayor than meets the eye. Leaving her fast-track Washington career is the most impulsive thing Lauren has ever done--right until the moment she arrives in Cedar Springs, Colorado. Everything about sexy, enigmatic pilot Jake tempts Lauren to unleash her inner bad girl and let him take her places she's never been. . .even as her snooping around town provokes some extremely hostile reactions. At this altitude, losing your head is easy. Trusting your heart can cost you everything. . . Let Me In He's bringing anything but peace and quiet. . Tate Winslow is done with all the guns, the adventures, the brushes with death. All she wants is to be left alone. So when her enigmatic ex-boss shows up on her doorstep barely alive, she really tries not to care. He's all alpha male, the baddest of the bad--and a threat to her hard-won peace in more ways than one. Tate is the only lead Derek Cole has on a case that could blow the intelligence world apart--if it doesn't kill him before he can figure it out. She was his best agent, but she's in hiding and he's gone rogue, and he's starting to think of her in a very nonprofessional way. In fact, he wants Tate like he wants his next breath, but he's already risking his life and his career. . .does he need to put his heart in danger too?
Wanderer of the Wasteland: Author Of Wanderer Of The Wasteland To The Last Man The Mysterious Rider, Etc (classic Reprint)
by Zane GreyHe Chose The World's Deadliest Land: To Die, Or To Live Again. . .Adam Laret, big, young and headstrong, ran from Ehrenberg to the banks of the Rio Colorado. He was blindly fleeing his scheming, gambling brother and the woman Guerd stole from him. But Adam's escape wasn't complete until Guerd, in the company of a sheriff, hunted him down. Then Adam committed the ultimate crime. With the mark of Cain upon him--he traveled into the desert to atone for his sins. In a vast, harsh world of heat and beauty, of stealthy creatures and gnawing starvation, Adam faced death and madmen, Indians and strangers who lived where life was impossible. But nothing he did, no act of courage, righteousness, or violence, washed Adam clean. Until he met a woman and made a choice: to fight his way back to civilization, the most dangerous place of all. . . Over 40 Million Copies Of Zane Grey's Novels Sold
Mommy Deadliest
by Michael BensonThe true crime story of a New York mother who killed and a daughter who wouldn&’t die, from the author of A Killer&’s Touch and Watch Mommy Die.Anti-Freeze For A HusbandIt looked like a suicide. A man&’s corpse on the bathroom floor—next to a half-empty glass of anti-freeze. But fingerprints on the glass belonged to the deceased&’s wife, Stacey Castor. And a turkey baster in the garbage had police wondering if she force-fed the toxic fluid down her husband&’s throat.Pills For A DaughterIn desperation, Stacey concocted a devious plan. She mixed a deadly cocktail of vodka and pills, then served it to her twenty-year-old daughter Ashley. The authorities would find Ashley with a suicide note, confessing to the anti-freeze murder. But Stacey&’s plan backfired—because Ashley refused to die . . .A Killer For A MotherCharged with murdering her second husband—and attempting to kill her oldest daughter—Stacey Castor sparked a media frenzy. But when police dug up her first husband&’s grave—and found anti-freeze in his body, too—this New York housewife earned a nickname that would follow her all the way to prison. They called her &“The Black Widow.&” And with good reason.The story that inspired the Lifetime film, Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor Story, starring Nia Vardalos.Case Featured On 20/20Includes Sixteen Pages of Shocking Photos
Lord Gray's List (London List #1)
by Maggie RobinsonA dashing British lord sets out to destroy a slanderous tabloid in this Regency romance by the author of the Courtesan Court series.From duchesses to chamber maids, everybody&’s reading it. Each Tuesday, The London List appears, filled with gossip and scandal, offering job postings and matches for the lovelorn—and most enticing of all, telling the tales and selling the wares a more modest publication wouldn&’t touch . . .The creation of Evangeline Ramsey, The London List saved her and her ailing father from destitution. But the paper has given Evie more than financial relief. As its publisher, she lives as a man, dressed in masculine garb, free to pursue and report whatever she likes—especially the latest disgraces besmirching Lord Benton Gray. It&’s only fair that she hang his dirty laundry, given that it was his youthful ardor that put her off marriage for good . . .Lord Gray—Ben—isn&’t about to stand by while all of London laughs at his peccadilloes week after week. But once he discovers that the publisher is none other than pretty Evie Ramsey with her curls lopped short—his worries turn to desires—and not a one of them fit to print . . .&“A charming, fun Regency romp that combines an innovative, compelling plot with characters that jump off the page and a hot, captivating romance that will tug at heartstrings.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“[An] appealing tale of sin and redemption. . . . [A] witty, raunchy comedy . . . Pure fun.&” —Publishers Weekly
Kentucky Sunrise (Kentucky #3)
by Fern MichaelsThe edge-of-your-seat finale to the trilogy set in the bluegrass country horseracing world from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Kentucky Heat. The trilogy that has reunited the Coleman and Thornton families continues as horsewoman Nealy Coleman faces her greatest challenge—to produce another Derby winner and show the world that a determined woman never quits . . . Nobody can measure up to Nealy&’s standards as a trainer, not even her daughter Emmie, who now runs the family&’s Blue Diamond Farms. When Nealy she returns to the stables for a family reunion, she realizes that Emmie has let the farm slide and has picked a small, gutsy colt to send to the Derby—a nice horse, but clearly the wrong one. Suddenly Nealy is back in the game, ready to prove she&’s not too old to back a winner—even if means taking on another colt as her own personal project. Now Emmie and Nealy engage in an unstoppable rivalry, one that may irreparably damage their relationship. Each is determined to win—no matter what the dangers, no matter what the cost. In Kentucky Sunrise Fern Michaels captures the adrenaline rush of the sport of kings while sending a family toward a shattering climax, where the difference between winning and losing in all aspects of life lies in the choices of the heart. Praise for the Kentucky Trilogy &“Prose so natural that it seems you are witnessing a story rather than reading about it.&” —Los Angeles Sunday Times &“Fun . . . has more plot twists than a soap opera, and will keep readers on tenterhooks.&” —Booklist
A Little Bit Sinful (The Ellinghams #3)
by Adrienne BassoThe author of How to Seduce a Sinner delivers &“an impeccably crafted Regency setting and a revenge-fueled plot deftly laced with danger and desire&” (Booklist). A Little Bit Unexpected . . . Eleanor Collins knows that her beautiful younger sister will have wealthy, powerful men falling at her feet in her first London season. But Eleanor is surprised to discover that one man&’s attentions are utterly focused on her. A Little Bit Forbidden . . . As delicious as Sebastian Dodd, Viscount Benton, finds the eldest Collins daughter, his true motive is darker than mere seduction. Until he has avenged his mother&’s death, he will be unable to think of anything else. Or so he believes, until he takes his first taste of Eleanor&’s inviting lips, and finds his mind—and his body—utterly consumed . . . Praise for Adrienne Basso&’s novels &“Sinfully sensual.&” —Booklist &“Basso has a gift for creating madness and mayhem in stories tinged with simmering passion and poignancy.&” —Romantic Times &“Delightful . . . This rousing romance will enchant series fans and win over new readers.&” —Publishers Weekly