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Summer's End w Paperbacks, 201Kathleen Gilles Seidel William Morro1 Best Contemporary romance To their respective families, Jack Wells and Amy Legend are outsiders. A free-spirited man-of-all-trades, Jack takes life as it comes—not at all like his supremely organized mother, the admiral’s widow, and his methodical lawyer sister. Amy, a professional athlete with exquisite taste and golden beauty, has a glamorous career a world apart from her bookish older siblings and college professor father. When Jack’s mother marries Amy’s widowed father, they invite all the children to spend the summer at the Legends’ retreat in northern Minnesota. They never imagine just how well Jack and Amy are going to get along—as affection unexpectedly flares into a burning attraction that threatens to damage already fragile familial bonds. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars “...a perfect summer read...” – Maggie Boyd, All About Romance …full book review Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

The Welcome Home Garden Club (A Twilight, Texas Novel) Lori Wilde Avon, 2011 Best Contemporary romance Traditional meaning of Pink and White Roses: I love you still and always will. Caitlyn Marsh stopped believing in happily-ever-after when high-school sweetheart, Gideon Garza, left for Iraq. Now she raises her small son while her matchmaking gardening club members drive her crazy. Then Caitlyn's world turns upside-down when Gideon swaggers back to Twilight. Gideon had left town in the middle of night with threats ringing in his ears. A lot of things have changed since then. This bad boy-turned-Green Beret bears scars from the war, the timid girl he loved is an independent mother, and the father who refused to recognize his son in life has, in death, left him a vast cattle ranch.... Read more about this book. . . Five Hearts “I enjoyed this story immensely...” – Shirley Lyons, The Romance Reader …full book review Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Simply Irresistible (A Lucky Harbor Novel) Jill Shalvis Forever, 2010 Best Contemporary romance novel, hot Maddie Moore's whole life needs a makeover. In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend (her decision) and her job (so not her decision). But rather than drowning her sorrows in bags of potato chips, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim the inheritance left by her free-spirited mother-a ramshackle inn nestled in the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Read more about this book. . . Five Coffee Cups “I adored this book.” – Kimberly, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

Too Good To Be True Kristan Higgins HQN Books, 2010 Contemporary romance When Grace Emerson's ex-fiance starts dating her younger sister, extreme measures are called for. To keep everyone from obsessing about her love life, Grace announces that she's seeing someone. Someone wonderful. Someone handsome. Someone completely made up. Who is this Mr. Right? Someone...exactly unlike her renegade neighbor Callahan O'Shea. Well, someone with his looks, maybe. His hot body. His knife-sharp sense of humor. His smarts and big heart. Read more about this book. . . 2010 RITA Winner for Best Contemporary Single Title Romance Available at Amazon

Smooth Talking Stranger Lisa Kleypas St. Martin’s Paperbacks, 2010 Contemporary romance Billionaire playboy, and all-around ladies’ man, Jake Travis has a reputation as big as the state of Texas. He drives too fast, lives too hard, and loves too many women to count. In her advice column, and her love life, Ella Varner is always practical. So when she’s left holding her reckless sister’s baby, she decides to ask Jake Travis to take a paternity test. Ella is instantly struck by Jake’s bold good looks and easy charm—but she’s not falling for his sweet talk. This big sexy tomcat needs to take responsibility for his actions, and Ella’s making him stick to his word. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars “...zings straight to your heart...” – Xeranthemum, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Crush on You (Three Kisses) Christie Ridgway Berkley, 2010 Contemporary romance The Baci sisters are on a mission to save the winery that's been in their family for generations-by transforming it into the perfect wedding destination. If only Alessandra Baci-affectionately known as the "Nun of Napa"-didn't need the help of tempting neighbor and business rival Penn Bennett. Read more about this book. . . “...hot and it’s a pleasure to read.” – Bunny Callahan, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Maybe This Time Jennifer Crusie St. Martin’s Press, 2010 Contemporary/paranormal romance Andie Miller is ready to move on in life. She wants to marry her fiancé and leave behind everything in her past, especially her ex-husband, North Archer. But when Andie tries to gain closure with him, he asks one final favor of her before they go their separate ways forever. A very distant cousin of his has died and left North as the guardian of two orphans who have driven out three nannies already, and things are getting worse. He needs a very special person to take care of the situation and he knows Andie can handle anything. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars Romance Reader at Heart Available at Amazon

Instant Temptation Jill Shalvis Brava, 2010 Contemporary romance, R hot To Harley, the landscape around Wishful, California, is exhilarating, untamed, and more than a little dangerous. The same could be said for T.J. Wilder, who's invited himself along on her trek to study a rare coyote. Harley's career is riding on this trip, and she doesn't need a stubborn, incredibly sexy distraction. But T.J. is a professional guide who knows when to stay back and when to provide invaluable expertise - just like he's done since they were in high school. Read more about this book. . . “I can’t express how much this book affected me....” – Poppy, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Something About You Julie James Berkley, 2010 Contemporary romance Staying overnight in a luxury hotel, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron Lynde overhears a high-profile murder involving a U.S. Senator. Special Agent Jack Pallas is assigned to the investigation-the same Jack Pallas who still blames her for nearly ruining his career three years ago. Read more about this book. . . “...amusing repartees and hilarious, argumentative characters.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

On the Steamy Side (Recipe for Love) Louisa Edwards St. Martin’s Paperbacks, 2010 Contemporary romance When Lilah Jane Tunkle fled her dull life in Virginia for the bright lights of New York City, she didn’t expect to wind up a nanny to a gorgeous celebrity chef’s ten-year-old son. Working for the delectable Devon Sparks is a sure-fire recipe for disaster, especially after Lilah gets a tantalizing taste of his perfectly seasoned kisses … Read more about this book. . . “…a delight from cover to cover.” – Paula, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon

A Turn in the Road Debbie Macomber Mira, 2011 Best Contemporary romance In the middle of the year, in the middle of her life, Bethanne Hamlin takes a road trip with her daughter, Annie, and her former mother-in-law, Ruth. . . . They have their maps and their directions—but even the best-planned journey can take you to a turn in the road. Or lead you to an unexpected encounter—like the day Bethanne meets a man named Max who really is a hero on a Harley. That's when Bethanne's decision becomes a lot harder. Because Grant wants her back, but now there's Max…. Read more about this book. . . “...best book of this delightful series!” – Grace, Reader’s Roundtable/Manic Readers …full book review Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Call Me Mrs. Miracle Debbie Macomber Mira, 2010 Best Contemporary romance novel This Christmas, Emily Merkle (call her Mrs. Miracle!) is working in the toy department at Finley's, the last family-owned department store in New York City. And her boss is none other than…Jake Finley, the owner's son. For Jake, holiday memories of brightly wrapped gifts, decorated trees and family were destroyed in a Christmas Eve tragedy years before. Now Christmas means just one thing to him—and to his father. Profit. Because they need a Christmas miracle to keep the business afloat. Holly Larson needs a miracle, too. She wants to give her eight-year-old nephew, Gabe, the holiday he deserves. Holly's widowed brother is in the army and won't be home for Christmas, but at least she can get Gabe that toy robot from Finley's, the one gift he desperately wants. If she can figure out how to afford it… Read more about this book. . . “...a perfect holiday romance.” – Susan Barton, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon

How to Bake a Perfect Life Barbara O’Neal Bantam, 2010 Contemporary fiction, with romantic elements In a novel as warm and embracing as a family kitchen, Barbara O’Neal explores the poignant, sometimes complex relationships between mothers and daughters—and the healing magic of homemade bread. Professional baker Ramona Gallagher is a master of an art that has sustained her through the most turbulent times, including a baby at fifteen and an endless family feud. But now Ramona’s bakery threatens to crumble around her. Literally. She’s one water-heater disaster away from losing her grandmother’s rambling Victorian and everything she’s worked so hard to build. Read more about this book. . . “A Perfect 10” – Robin Lee, Romance Reviews Today …full book review Available at Amazon

A Silken Thread Brenda Jackson Kimani, 2011 Best Contemporary romance novel African American romance, hot For Erica Sanders, finding a soul mate was the easy part. Brian Lawson is the man she wants, and everyone agrees they're the ideal couple. Almost everyone. The one exception is Erica's mother, Karen, who prefers her daughter marry another man. Karen even hires a private detective to investigate Brian, but the truth he uncovers is the last thing she expected—a devastating betrayal that rips both families apart. Read more about this book. . . “...first-class page-turner.” – Jacqui McGugins, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Out of Time Pauline Baird Jones L & L Dreamspell, 2010 Contemporary, historical, time-travel romance What happens when a twenty-first century woman on a mission to change the past meets a thoroughly 1940's man trying to stay alive in the hellish skies over war-torn Europe? Melanie "Mel" Morton is an adventure reporter, who lost her grandfather in World War II. Enter Jack Hamilton, sexy octogenarian, genius/scientist and former WWII bomber pilot. What he tells Mel sends her on the craziest adventure yet-straight into the past. Read more about this book. . . “... simply blew my mind...” – Xeranthemum, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Sugar Creek (A Destiny Novel) Toni Blake Avon, 2010 Contemporary romance Welcome to Destiny, Ohio—where two families have been at odds as long as anyone in town can remember. Rachel Farris returned to her childhood home with one mission in mind: get Mike Romo out of her family's apple orchard business and out of their lives. But hard-nosed and totally hot Mike, who happens to be the law in Destiny, is convinced the Farris clan stole the land from his family fifty years ago and he's not backing down. Read more about this book. . . “...this is one hot read!” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

Twenties Girl Sophie Kinsella Dial Press Trade Paperback, 2010 Chick Lit Lara Lington has always had an overactive imagination, but suddenly that imagination seems to be in overdrive. Normal professional twenty-something young women don’t get visited by ghosts. Or do they? When the spirit of Lara’s great-aunt Sadie—a feisty, demanding girl with firm ideas about fashion, love, and the right way to dance—mysteriously appears, she has one request: Lara must find a missing necklace that had been in Sadie’s possession for more than seventy-five years, because Sadie cannot rest without it. Read more about this book. . . “...pure fun!” – Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon

The Icing on the Cupcake Jennifer Ross Ballantine Books, 2010 Women’s fiction/Chick lit In this delectable novel—complete with recipes—Jennifer Ross frosts a sweet story of a young woman fulfilling her dreams, one delicious cupcake at a time. In Ansley Waller’s world of Southern belles and gentlemen, getting a diamond ring isn’t just important—it’s the ultimate goal. So when her fiancé, Parish, unceremoniously kicks her to the curb and cancels their upcoming wedding, Ansley is so ashamed that she decides to leave Dallas and make a fresh start. In a surprise move, she heads to New York City to live with her recently widowed grandmother, Vivian, whom she’s never met. In turn, Vivian gives Ansley a no-nonsense ultimatum: Rather than wallow in misery, either get a job or go home. Read more about this book. . . “...a fabulous story...” – Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon

A Piece of My Heart Kemberlee Shortland Highland Press, 2010 Contemporary romance Kate hadn't been just the girl next door. She'd been Mick's life, and he hers. When an unforeseen force drives them apart they're left with wounds that refuse to heal. Now, ten years on, Mick's father's will should have been straightforward, except his addendum was like ice water in Mick's face. It's essential Mick and Kate work together to save his family's farm. He doesn't count on his new manager being accused of murder… Read more about this book. . . “... a stunning read....” – Cherokee, Coffe Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

Mounting Desire Nina Killham Bloomsbury USA, 2006 Contemporary romance/Chick-lit Jack Carter, born-again virgin and bestselling romance author, has a problem, and her name is Molly. Foisted upon him by his sister, Molly has just been fired from her high-paying management position for sexually harassing her male assistant. She’s also been evicted from her apartment, and has landed—for just a few weeks, she promises—in Jack’s Georgetown town house. Worse yet, she decides to take advantage of her new environment and try her hand at writing romances herself, using the pseudonym Molly Desire. Read more about this book. . . “…heartwarming and very funny love story...” – Mrs. Giggles Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Scandal Sheet Gemma Halliday Making It, 2009 Contemporary romance Gossip columnist Tina is stopped in her tracks when she learns one of the celebrities she's reported on wants her dead. Teamed with an oversized bodyguard, a bubbly blonde, and an alcoholic obituary writer, Tina sets off to find out which juicy piece of Hollywood gossip is worth killing over. “...a laugh out loud book…” – Theresa, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon

The Clergy Affair Jennifer Johnson The Wild Rose Press, 2009 Contemporary romance Reverend Deborah Reynolds wasn't expecting to fall for--or over--Sam Perry, one of the groomsmen at the wedding she was officiating. But when Sam answered her door early the next morning and greeted the biggest gossip in town, Deborah found herself in hot water with her congregation. She never imagined soon after she would be flying cross country with Sam and broadening her horizons by visiting a nudist beach, learning the paths of ants, and falling in love. Read more about this book. . . Top Read WRDF Reviews “… I was laughing my head off.” – E. Horizon, WRDF Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

All The Right Reasons Sandy James BookStrand, 2009 Contemporary romance Can love heal all wounds? Lucas Mitchell returned from Iraq a bitter, changed man, wracked with guilt over his friend's death. He buys an old mansion and deals with his injuries and grief by restoring his new home and rehabilitating retired racehorses. Joy Kovacs falls in love with Lucas at first sight. Descended from gypsies who are still influenced by the lingering effects of the Holocaust, her family follows the traditional ways. A husband has already been selected for her, and her father insists she work at their ethnic restaurant. Read more about this book. . . “ ....an emotional story...” – Matilda, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

A Coventry Wedding Becky Cochrane Zebra, 2009 Contemporary romance Jandy Taylor's grandfather always teased her about not being able to finish anything. So perhaps it's not a shock that a few days before her wedding to soap star Hudson Blake, Jandy postpones the ceremony and hitches a ride to Coventry, Texas, with a stranger named Sam, a dog named Sue, and an overwhelming desire to escape - if only for a few days... Read more about this book. . . “ ... an amusing read…” – Val, Manic Readers …full book review Available at Amazon

Tails of Love Lori Foster and additional authors Berkley, 2009 Contemporary (anthology) romance Ten all-new stories that celebrate our animal friends, by bestselling and award-winning authors. From Seeing Eye dogs to the cat who cuddles in your lap, animals are there for us in more ways than we can count. Helping us get through the day with a wag of the tail and a tilt of the head, they let us know that someone is on our side-no matter what. They also have an amazing ability to break down barriers between people; bringing families and loved ones closer, and giving strangers an excuse to strike up a conversation. In Tails of Love, each writer draws from her own unique perspective on our loyal friends-exploring the many mysterious ways they bring love into our lives. Recommended Read “... a true delight.” – Debbie, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full book review Available at Amazon

Turning Thirty-Twelve Sandy James BookStrand Publishing, 2009 Contemporary romance Jackie Delgado didn't want a new man in her life until a dreaded blind date turns out to be more exciting than she'd ever imagined. When her youngest son leaves for college, Jackie is hit hard by empty nest syndrome and pours herself into her work as a teacher. Bowing to pressure from friends, Jackie agrees to a blind date. But when Mark Brennan calls, she realizes the date won't be "blind." He's the father of one of her students. Read more about this book. . . Best Book Long and Short Reviews Available at Amazon

There's Only Been You Donna Marie Rogers Wild Rose Press, 2008 Contemporary romance Malicious lies, drugs and a videotape are the reasons young lovers Sara Jamison and Mike Andrews have spent the last eight years apart, each believing the other betrayed them. Sara has no clue where Mike's been all these years, but she knows where she's been busy raising their son. Read more about this book. . . “ A well-thought-out story...” – Sweet Pea, Long and Short Reviews …full review Available at Amazon

Going Too Far Jennifer Echols MTV, 2009 Contemporary, young adult All Meg has ever wanted is to get away. Away from high school. Away from her backwater town. Away from her parents who seem determined to keep her imprisoned in their dead-end lives. But one crazy evening involving a dare and forbidden railroad tracks, she goes way too far...and almost doesn't make it back. Read more about this book. . . “...a powerful read...” – Matilda, Coffee Time Romance …full review Available at Amazon

Bunco Babes Tell All Maria Geraci Berkley Trade, 2009 Contemporary Woman cannot live by Bunco alone Meet the Bunco Babes of Whispering Bay. Every Thursday night they roll dice, drink frozen margaritas, and catch up on all the gossip in their small north Florida town. Kitty Burke is the only Bunco Babe who is still single—which is okay—but she’s thirty-five and may need to face the fact that her image of Mr. Right is all wrong. Take Steve. Very sexy—but on paper, with three failed marriages and a shady career, maybe not great husband material. And yes, his ring tone is “Freebird.” Fellow Babes Shea and Pilar definitely vote thumbs down. But maybe there’s more to Steve than meets the eye. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars Fallen Angel Reviews Available at Amazon

Just the Sexiest Man Alive Julie James Berkley, 2008 Contemporary “Chicagoan Taylor is driven to succeed, and her track record in defending corporate clients against sexual-harassment lawsuits is unsurpassed. On loan to her firm’s Los Angeles office, she reluctantly agrees to coach big-name actor and sexy heartthrob Jason Andrews for his upcoming role as a lawyer. His attitude irks her, while her insistence on maintaining a professional distance intrigues him.” – Lynne Welch, Booklist. More at Amazon… “... thoroughly charming escapist fantasy.” – Mary Benn, The Romance Reader …full review * Note: This book now averages 4 ½ stars on Amazon, but several reviewers loved it, so we're posting it. See review from Mrs. Giggles Available from Amazon

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Temptation Ridge (Virgin River, Book 6) Robyn Carr Mira, 2009 Contemporary At twenty-five, after five years as her mother's caregiver, it's time for Shelby to experience freedom and adventure. Time for travel, college and romance. But when she visits Virgin River, she runs into Luke Riordan, decidedly not whom she has in mind. A handsome Blackhawk pilot, Luke exited the army after twenty years, four wars and having been shot out of the sky three times. At thirty-eight he's tough and jaded. His major was in one-night stands, with a minor in commitment avoidance. More… Five Stars A Romance Review

Paradise Valley (Virgin River, Book 7) Robyn Carr Mira, 2009 Contemporary Marine corporal Rick Sudder is home early from Iraq—his tour ended abruptly on the battlefield. The carefree boy is gone, replaced by a man who believes his future is as bleak as his mirror image. But can the passion and commitment of a young woman who has never given up on him mend his broken body and shattered heart? More… Five Stars A Romance Review

Mucho Caliente! Francesca Prescott Bookstrand Publishing, 2008 Contemporary MUCHO CALIENTE! Does Gemma dare wish upon a Latino superstar? Thirty-seven year old Gemma hadn't reckoned on being seated next to Latino heartthrob Emilio Caliente on the flight to Ibiza. She's bravely dismissed her cheating husband's generous divorce settlement, opting instead for a creatively satisfying, financially independent, bohemian lifestyle on a Spanish island in the sun. Falling in love with a pop music superstar eight years her junior was definitely not part of her plan. Read more about this book. . . LASR Best Book "...laugh out loud hilarious read ..." -- Violet, Long and Short Reviews …full review

When Valentines Collide Adrianne Byrd Kimani, 2007 Kimani Romance Second chance for romance When it came to revitalizing relationships, Dr. Chante Valentine and Dr. Michael Valentine knew all the right moves -- except when it came to mending their own volatile vows. Since divorce would jeopardize their respective careers, the love gurus reluctantly agreed to a two-week "sex-therapy" retreat. Read more about this book. . .

Talk of the Town Karen Hawkins Pocket Books, 2008 Contemporary Newly divorced Roxie Treymayne is dying to find out. After years of being the perfect Southern lady, all she ended up with was a cheating husband. So she goes bombshell blond, gets a provocatively placed tattoo, and prepares to live it up as a Bad Girl. But then her mother falls ill...and Roxie is forced to return to Glory, North Carolina. He'd Love to Know. Once the town bad boy, Nick Sheppard is now Glory's highly respected sheriff. When the hot blonde he stops for speeding turns out to be formerly prim Homecoming Queen Roxanne Treymayne, Nick doesn't quite know where to look -- though he'd like a much closer one at the tattoo peeking from her shorts. Read more about this book. . .

Romeo, Romeo Robin Kaye Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2008 Contemporary Nick Romeo is every woman's fantasy - tall, dark, handsome, rich, really good in bed, AND he loves to cook and clean ... He says he wants an independent woman, but when he meets Rosalie, all he wants to do is take care of her. Before too long, he's cleaned up her apartment, stocked her refrigerator, and adopted her dog ... So what's the problem? Just a little matter of mistaken identity, corporate theft, a hidden past in juvenile detention and one big nosy Italian family too close for comfort ...   Read more about this book. . . Best Book from Long and Short Reviews "... a light hearted romance..." -- Magnolia, Long and Short Reviews ...full review

Evan's Castle Tracy Fabre StoneGarden.net Publishing, 2008 Contemporary/Suspense Rachel Kane, after leaving home and family to flee the aftermath of a bad relationship, ends up working closely with brilliant scientist, Evan Callahan. He seems at first to be very much like the man she left behind-an aloof loner with no real use for her-but as she gets to know him, she finds he is warm and engaging, and much too attractive for her equilibrium. But is that real? Or has she just left one loner for another? To complicate matters, she's also the victim of vandalism that is both disturbing. and escalating. Read more about this book. . .  "...one of those exceptional books..." -- Hollie, Coffee Time Romance ...full review

Tender Secrets Ann Christopher Kimani Press, 2008 Contemporary (African American) Investigative reporter Viveca Jackson vowed she'd destroy the wealthy Warner family. After all, the powerful clan was responsible for her father's unfortunate accident and her family's ruin. But when the feisty journalist embarked on her quest for payback, she didn't count on arrogant Andrew Warner's devastating charm, or the passion that flared between them. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars A Romance Review

Just One of the Guys Kristan Higgins HQN Books, 2008 Contemporary Being one of the guys isn't all it's cracked up to be… So when journalist Chastity O'Neill returns to her hometown, she decides it's time to start working on some of those feminine wiles. Two tiny problems: #1—she's five feet eleven inches of rock-solid girl power, and #2—she's cursed with four alpha male older brothers. While doing a story on local heroes, she meets a hunky doctor and things start to look up. Now there's only one problem: Trevor Meade, her first love and the one man she's never quite gotten over.  Read more about this book. . . Starred Review Publishers Weekly

Pleasure to the Max! Cami Dalton Harlequin Blaze, 2008 Contemporary, R Hot Cassie Parker's globe-trotting great-aunt has sent her a Gypsy "lover's box." All she has to do is write down her most erotic fantasy, tuck it inside the box and presto!...Treasure hunter Max Stone isn't amused. His latest treasure has been swiped and he's followed it to a dusty little antiquities shop in the States. Surely one woman can't stand in the way of his retrieving the priceless lover's box?  Read more about this book. . . "... intense chemistry..." -- Ansley Cooper, Romance Junkies ...full review

A Lover's Regret: The Ramseys (2nd Book in Series) AlTonya Washington iUniverse, 2008 Contemporary (African American) Yohan Ramsey and Melina Dan battle private demons and simmering passions, when their paths cross following an eight-year separation. The murder of eighteen year old Sera Black has haunted Yohan’s family for decades. What really happened the night she died? Melina knows and it’s wreaked chaos in her life ever since. Forced to leave her home and the man she loved, she’s now faced with horrors from the past and the darkly seductive Yohan Ramsey back in her life.  Read more about this book. . . If you like this book, you might be interested in the other books in the Ramsey series: A Lover's Dream (The Ramseys, 1st Book) A Lover's Worth (The Ramseys, 3rd Book)

This is How it Happened (Not a Love Story)  Jo Barrett Avon, 2008 Contemporary He lied, he cheated. He destroyed her life. How difficult could killing him be? Madeline Piatro devoted four years of her life to her boyfriend Carlton—and, in return, got romance, flowers, and the best sex she'd ever had. But then he dumped her—by e-mail, no less! ... Now Maddy's on a mission. She wants revenge and she wants her career back.  Read more about this book. . . "...fast, funny read." -- Shelley Mosley, Booklist …full review

Letters to a Secret Lover Toni Blake Avon, 2008 Contemporary The last thing she needs right now is a man. . . Lindsey Brooks had it all—an awesome job doling out advice to the lovelorn, a fabulous high-rise apartment, and a to-die-for fiancé. But then she got dumped—wearing nothing but a "Kiss the Cook" apron—and desperate to escape, she retreats to a tiny Montana town to reclaim a family treasure. She never dreamed anyone would try to stop her—or that he'd be sexy as sin.  Read more about this book. . . "...made me laugh out loud,..." -- Kate Garrabrant, Romance Reviews Today ...full review

Tall Tales and Wedding Veils Jane Graves Grand Central, 2008 Contemporary, PG-13 Accountant Heather Montgomery is a planner. So never in her wildest dreams did she think she'd run into sexy charmer Tony McCaffrey in Vegas, play lady luck, and celebrate his jackpot with a champagne-soaked night. And she certainly never expected to wake up the next morning married! How could this good girl pick a man whose fridge is empty and whose apartment is a disaster zone, yet still drives her so crazy with lust she can't see straight? Read more about this book. . . "...funny and fast paced ..." -- Ellen Micheletti, All About Romance …full review

The Ten Best Days of My Life Adena Halpern Penguin/Plume 2008 Contemporary/Women's Fiction A heavenly novel about what truly matters in feIn this hilarious and heartwarming first novel, twentynine- year-old Alexandra Dorenfield suddenly finds herself in heaven after an unfortunate encounter with a Mini Cooper. The seventh-and highest-level of heaven to be exact. Read more about this book. . . "... I loved it." -- Terri, Night Owl Romance …full review

Shaken and Stirred Kathleen O'Reilly Harlequin Blaze, 2008 Contemporary, R As a student and part-time bartender in Manhattan, Tessa Hart has found that a succession of roomies and cramped apartments are necessary evils in her life. Until she's out on the street and Gabe O'Sullivan, her mentor, boss and certified babe-magnet, steps in. Any other woman would die to share his apartment... Read more about this book. . . Five Stars Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

Sex, Straight Up Kathleen O'Reilly Harlequin Blaze, 2008 Contemporary, R Meeting a handsome loner on a deserted beach in the Hamptons was like being hit by lightning…. Abruptly, though, Catherine's forty-eight hours of fun are at an end when her family's exclusive auction house is hit by a very public scandal. She's ready to step in and save the day, but she's hoping Daniel, her hot Irish hunk, will lend a hand. Read more about this book. . . "Go find this book." -- Sarah, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, …full review

A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action LuAnn McLane Signet Eclipse, 2008 Contemporary, R Macy’s chance for love is slipping from her fingers. College football coach Luke Carter has a penchant for hot-bodied babes, not curvy hairdressers like Macy. And some big-time schools may be luring him away. Then a country singing star’s hair emergency turns into a big break for Macy. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars The Romance Reader

A Little Ray of Sunshine Lani Diane Rich NAL, 2008 Contemporary/Women's Fiction Emmy James is not the kind of girl who attracts angels. In fact, after she sent her life into a nosedive six years ago, she's tried to attract as little as possible -attention, people, or responsibility. She skips from town to town in an Airstream trailer, working odd jobs and keeping to herself until a sudden whim lets her know it's time to move again. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars The Romance Reader

The One I Want Nancy Warren Brava, 2008 Contemporary, R "London party girl Chloe Flynt is the grandmaster of dumping fiancés and boyfriends leaving them with their pride in tact….Matthew is a wonderful hunk of beef but it is Chloe's antics as she ropes in her man that makes Nancy Warren's tale enjoyable." --Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 Reviewer ...full review "...a light, fun, contemporary romance." -- LinnieGayl Kimmel, All About Romance …full review

Between the Sheets Robin Wells Forever, 2008 Contemporary How do you have a life when everyone in America thinks you gave the president-elect a fatal heart attack during an illicit sex romp? Emma Jamison never thought she'd have to answer that question, but here she is, smack dab in the middle of a political scandal that would make Monica Lewinsky blush. Trouble is, nobody believes that Emma wasn't the call-girl who killed the president-to-be... Read more about this book. . . "...hilarious, sweet romantic book ...." -- Melinda, Night Owl Romance …full review

Renegade's Rose Karen Wiesner Whiskey Creek, 2008 Contemporary, R "Award-winning author Karen Wiesner is a master at her craft. As the Incognito Series unfolds, I am drawn deeper and deeper into the lives of the men and women of the Network. Hunter and Tanyas story is more than just a covert operation. It is the love story of two damaged souls that find each other." -- Harriet Klausner, Amazon #1 Top Reviewer ...full review "...sure fire pleaser for all those adrenaline lovers..." -- Xeranthemum, The Long and the Short of It …full review

Bachelor Bid Stephanie-Anne Street The Wild Rose Press, 2007 Contemporary City slicker Benedict Laverton finds he has top billing at a country town's charity bachelor ball. To escape the ordeal, he persuades one of the organizers, single mother Rosy Scott, into bidding for him with his own money. That's fine, except Rosy experiences an acute adrenaline rush and doubles her bid to win the prize. When she goes to the stage to claim her man, Rosy not only has to face Benedict's stunned disbelief that she's spent a cool $10,000 of his money, but she has to kiss him too - and properly! After their spectacular kiss, Rosy's adamant that anything more to do with Benedict would only end in tears, but Benedict has other ideas.  Read more about this book. . .

The Countess of Suburbia Gabrina Garza Amber Quill Press, 2007 Contemporary Screw Cinderella! Miranda Gilbert is convinced that she will never be queen of the neighborhood, but who cares? It's time for the average girl to have some fun. But first she needs to say goodbye to her cheating husband, and what better way than a billboard? The modern girl's magic wand! Her stunt makes her a suburban demi-celeb, but the glamour quickly fades, and Miranda decides that her work and twin four-year-olds are her calling in life. Resigned to the mundane, the last thing she wants is another relationship. Or so she thinks until a chance meeting with a British-born photographer makes her reconsider celibacy.  Read more about this book. . .

The Future Widows' Club Rhonda Nelson Harlequin Signature Select, 2005 Contemporary Jolie Marshall’s husband Chris is definitely no good. He conned Jolie into an "I do"--and her mother out of her life’s savings! Now Jolie is sticking out the marriage--with a little help from the Future Widows’ Club--while she gathers evidence to send him to prison....Then Chris is murdered--and Jolie’s the prime suspect. And her alibi, a meeting of the FWC, isn’t likely to convince anybody of her innocence.  Read more about this book. . . "...a page-turning delight..." -- Susan Mitchell, Romantic Times ...full review

Divorced, Desperate and Delicious Christie Craig Dorchester, 2007 Contemporary Ever since photographer Lacy Maguire caught her ex playing Pin the Secretary to the Elevator Wall, she's been content with her dog Fabio, her three cats, and a vow of chastity. But all that changes when the reindeer-antlered Fabio drags in a very desperate, on-the-run detective who decides to take refuge in her house... Read more about this book. . . "...hilarious, sexy...!" -- Rachael, Night Owl Romance …full review

Everything but a Groom Holly Jacobs Avalon, 2007 Contemporary Every Hungarian grandma knows that words have power. Nana Salo never meant the words she said in anger to become a family curse, but that's just what happened….Vancy doesn't believe in the Salo Family Wedding Curse, but when her groom ditches her and the press is hot on her heels, she's not quite so sure anymore. Read more about this book. . . "... sweet tale of true love." -- Maria Hatton, Booklist …full review

To School a Cowboy Susan Shay The Wild Rose Press, 2007 Contemporary Western When Boone Dalton invites Julia Seymour to start a day camp on his ranch near Carson, OK, it's so he can keep his daughter close to home. Little does he know how much the beautiful teacher will change his life . . . until the day Julia steals his daughter. Read more about this book. . . "... riveting and touching ..." -- Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance …full review

Welcome to Redemption Donna Marie Rogers, Stacey Joy Netzel The Wild Rose Press, 2007 Contemporary, PG Second chances don't always come easy, but in the small town of Redemption, if you're willing to try, anything is possible. From a single mother struggling to make it on her own, to an EMT drowning in the guilt of his past...four couples, eight journeys, one place they all call home. Read more about this book. . . Five Stars Romantic Times

All God's Creatures Carolyn McSparren BelleBooks, 2004 Contemporary/Women's Fiction "I just finished the last sentence of this excellent book, and just had to write about how good it is! …. I savored every word, laughed and cried. I highly recommend it to anyone that loves all of God's creatures." -- Heidi L. Marshall "A Librarian" …full review Five Stars CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

The Nick of Time San Culberson Dafina, 2006 Contemporary (African-American) Attorney Fiona Daniels admits it: she married "Mr. Wrong." Newly divorced, she's determined not to make the same mistake twice. To celebrate her newfound freedom, she throws a divorce party where she announces to her best friends and her sister that she's a DFL (divorcee for life)....Fiona may talk the talk, but can she walk the walk? At the very same party she meets chef and restaurateur Nicholas "Nick" Nathaniel, a maple syrup man who's so sweet Fiona can't resist a taste... Read more about this book. . . Five Stars Romantic Times