Her Reluctant Bodyguard
A contemporary inspirational romance Top Pick "There are no words. Recommended Read "Her Reluctant Bodyguard is an amazing, compelling story about love, but most of all faith…faith in one’s self, faith in others and faith in God."
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... number one item on her Christmas wish list—getting over Denny Cutler. |
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How to Knit a Heart Back Home
(Cypress Hollow Yarns) Rachael Herron William Morrow Paperbacks, 2011 Best Contemporary romance How much of herself is she willing to gamble on love? Lucy Harrison sells books by day and volunteers with the Cypress Hollow fire department by night. Her life is just the way she likes it—full, even-keeled, and smooth—until bad-boy ex-cop Owen Bancroft comes back to town. Lucy has always been fearless, never scared about diving in to help others. When it comes to risking her heart, however, she realizes she's absolutely terrified. More... Top Pick “Wonderfully romantic...” – Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon 
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Bring Me Home for Christmas
(Virgin River) Robyn Carr Mira, 2011 Best Contemporary Romance novel This year, Becca Timm knows the number one item on her Christmas wish list—getting over Denny Cutler. Three years ago, Denny broke her heart before heading off to war. It's time she got over her silly college relationship and moved on. So she takes matters into her own hands and heads up to Virgin River, the rugged little mountain town that Denny calls home, as an uninvited guest on her brother's men-only hunting weekend. But when an accident turns her impromptu visit into an extended stay, Becca finds herself stranded in Virgin River. With Denny. In very close quarters. More... Top Pick “...so cozy and comfortable...” – Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon
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Animal Attraction
Jill Shalvis Berkley, 2011 Best Contemporary romance, hot Jade Bennett couldn't be happier to escape her past for the quiet ranching town of Sunshine, Idaho. Plus, there's nothing like working for veterinarian Dell Connelly. And though Dell has no intention of settling down, Jade's strength and sass are enticements... More... Five Stars “...moving, empowering...” – Dabney Grinnan, All About Romance …full book review Top Pick RT Book Reviews Five Roses A Romance Review Available at Amazon
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Only Mine
Susan Mallery HQN Books, 2011 Best Contemporary romance Her town’s lack of men may make headlines, but it isn’t news to Dakota Hendrix. The beautiful blonde has bigger problems to deal with, such as overseeing the romance reality competition filming in Fool’s Gold. Screening eligible bachelors is a difficult enough task, but Dakota hits an unexpected snag when a sexy stranger comes to town. Finn Anderssen will do anything to keep his twin brothers — the perfect contestants — off the show. Despite Dakota’s better judgment, she finds herself drawn to the mysterious outsider. More...
Five Coffee Cups “...touches your heart and your funny-bone...” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance and More …full book review Five Hearts The Romance Reader Five Stars Romance Reader at Heart Five Books Long and Short Reviews Available at Amazon
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Hearts in Darkness
Laura Kaye The Wild Rose Press, 2011 Best Contemporary romance Hot, 110 pages Makenna James thinks her day can’t get any worse, until she finds herself stuck in a pitch-black elevator with a complete stranger. Distracted by a phone call and juggling too much stuff, the pin-striped accountant caught only a glimpse of a dragon tattoo on his hand before the lights went out. Caden Grayson is amused when a redhead literally falls at his feet. His amusement turns to panic when the power fails. Despite his piercings, tats, and vicious scar, he’s terrified of the dark and confined spaces. Now, he’s trapped in his own worst nightmare. To fight fear, they must both reach out and open up. With no preconceived notions based on looks to hold them back, they discover just how much they have in common. In the warming darkness, attraction grows and sparks fly... More...
Five Tea Cups “...poignant and sexy.” – Claudette, Happily Ever After Reviews …full book review Five Books Long and Short Reviews Five Hearts Sizzling Hot Book Reviews Available at Amazon
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When You Dare
(Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor)
Lori Foster HQN Books, 2011 Best Contemporary romance Professional mercenary Dare Macintosh lives by one hard and fast rule: business should never be personal. If a cause appeals to him and the price is right, he'll take the mission he's offered. But then the lovely Molly Alexander asks him to help her track down the men who'd had her kidnapped—and for the first time, Dare's tempted to combine work with pleasure. More...
Five Stars “...a power packed book...” – Deb, Dark Diva Reviews/Manic Readers …full book review Available at Amazon
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My One and Only
Kristan Higgins HQN Books, 2011 Best Contemporary romance novel Divorce attorney Harper James can't catch a break. Bad enough that she runs into her ex-hubby, Nick, at her sister's destination wedding, but now, by a cruel twist of fate, she's being forced to make a cross-country road trip with him. And her almost-fiancé back at home is not likely to be sympathetic. More...
Starred Review from Publishers Weekly Recommended Read “... full of fun yet heartbreakingly poignant.” – Grace, Manic Readers/The Reader’s Roundtable…full book review A Perfect Ten Romance Reviews Today Five Cups Coffee Time Romance & More Available at Amazon
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The Sweetest Thing
(A Lucky Harbor Novel)
Jill Shalvis Forever, 2011 Best Contemporary romance novel Two Men Are One Too Many . . . Tara has a thousand good reasons not to return to the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Yet with her life doing a major crash-and-burn, anywhere away from her unfulfilled dreams and sexy ex-husband will do. As Tara helps her two sisters get their newly renovated inn up and running, she finally has a chance to get things under control and come up with a new plan for her life. But a certain tanned, green-eyed sailor has his own ideas, such as keeping Tara hot, bothered . . . and in his bed. And when her ex wants Tara back, three is a crowd she can't control... More...
A Perfect Ten “... a sexy, funny, hot tale.” – Patti Fischer, Romance Reviews Today …full book review Five Roses A Romance Review …full book review Five Stars Once Upon a Romance 2011 RITA Winner for Contemporary Single Title Romance Available at Amazon
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A Lot Like Love
Julie James Berkley Sensation, 2011 Best Contemporary romance novel Jordan Rhodes is invited to all of Chicago's best parties, but there's only one the FBI wants to crash. To get her brother out of jail, she agrees to take Agent McCall as her date. But when the mission gets botched, requiring their "relationship" to continue, it starts to feel less like an investigation... More...
Five Stars “...a delightful, humorous surprise.” – Christina Baker, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Five Stars Once Upon A Romance Available at Amazon
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His, Unexpectedly
Susan Fox Brava, 2011 Best Contemporary romance novel, R Hot Shying away from commitment, Jenna Fallon has only one rule in life: to ignore the rules. So when her car breaks down en route to Vancouver and she's forced to hitch a ride with a sexy stranger, she's thrilled to discover they share the same no-holds-barred views...As a globe-trotting marine biologist, Mark Chambers is used to changing locations - and women. More...
Starred Review from Publisher’s Weekly Five Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies Available at Amazon
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Summer's End
Kathleen Gilles Seidel William Morrow Paperbacks, 2011 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. More...
Five Stars “...a perfect summer read...” – Maggie Boyd, All About Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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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.... More...
Five Hearts “I enjoyed this story immensely...” – Shirley Lyons, The Romance Reader …full book review Available at Amazon
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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. More...
Five Coffee Cups “I adored this book.” – Kimberly, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon
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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. More...
2010 RITA Winner for Best Contemporary Single Title Romance Available at Amazon
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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. More...
Five Stars “Smooth Talking Stranger has a story which zings straight to your heart...” – Xeranthemum, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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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. More...
“It’s fun, it’s hot and it’s a pleasure to read.” – Bunny Callahan, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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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. More...
“I’m happy to report that MAYBE THIS TIME was as good as I had hoped it to be...” – Jilian Vallade, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon
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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. More...
“I can’t express how much this book affected me....” – Poppy, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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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. More...
“From the first page until the last, Julie James knows how to keep a reader entertained with her amusing repartees and hilarious, argumentative characters.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon
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