Harlequin New Year Reads Not To Miss

The holidays are over and it’s 2008. I’m looking forward to this New Year in books. Harlequin is adding more books to their Harlequin Presents line; you know what that means, even more heart racing, and fast-paced seduction filled romances. This is by far my favorite Harlequin Line. This line has nine new romances coming out in January of 2008.

Some of the titles that will be released in January include: Bought for Her Baby by Melanie Milburne. This romance is the best kind, in my personal opinion :-) -- reunited lovers! Greek billionaire Damon Latousakis is ready to claim a mistress. When he learns he has a child with his former fling, he makes her his wife. But can Charlotte forgive Damon for wrongly accusing her and get over her heartbreak?

His Live-In Mistress by Maggie Cox. Adian needs a live-in housekeeper. The woman who comes for the job interview is much younger and way to beautiful than he would like living under foot. Liadan is intimidated by her new boss, but wants to know if he only desires her or wants her in his life permanently.

The Italian's Chosen Wife by Kate Hewitt. Alessandro has chosen his bride, waitress, Meghan Selby. Can he convince her to marry him? He soon learns that Meghan has a cold heart; she allows no feelings for him or anything. At least not on the surface. Not only does he expect Meghan to marry him, he expects her to be a proper wife in and out of bed.

One of my favorite Silhouette lines is Silhouette Desire. This line never fails to release some of the best-unexpected romances. This line puts out, on average, six books a month.

The Corporate Raider's Revenge by Charlene Sands. Evan Tyler, millionaire hotel magnate is prepared to seduce Elena Royal, daughter and heir to his biggest competition. His goal: to seduce family secrets from her. After the affair ends abruptly can Evan have both—Elena and his hotel business?

What the Millionaire Wants…by Metsy Hingle. Laura is racing against the clock; she has 30 days to raise 15 million dollars so that she won’t be at the mercy of Jackson Hawk, who will take over the New Orleans hotel. Will Laura be able to raise the money? Or will Jack have the hotel and Laura in his arms?

If you want to escape to the past for a while than Harlequin Historical is the line for you. These books are filled with seduction and affairs that aren’t allowed between classes. These affairs lead to marriage and unexpected heirs to the throne.

Her Warrior King by Michelle Willingham. Patrick MacEgan was blackmailed into marriage. An Irish King and a Norman Queen unite in Holy Matrimony. She wants to aid an alliance between their people and as a wife to her King wants to comfort him and take care of his every desire.

Maybe you’re the type of reader who not only enjoys a great romance, but a great suspense as well. If that’s the case than I recommend any book in the Silhouette Romantic Suspense Series. These books will have your heart racing and your palms sweating. You’ll find yourself on the edge of your seat, nails digging into your palms, and you’ll find yourself shouting at the heroine not to go through, as if you were watching a really great suspense movie. Just when you know you’re sure who the murder or kidnapper is, you’re wrong and left on the edge of your seat again. These authors know how to keep you turning the pages and double-checking the locks and windows before bed.

Under his Protection by Linda Turner. Elizabeth is stuck on Broken Arrow Ranch with sexy cowboy, John. In order for Elizabeth to keep the ranch, she’s forbidden to leave. Someone wants her to lose EVERYTHING! Can John keep them alive long enough for Elizabeth to stay as long as she needs on the ranch to get to keep her inheritance?

I hope your New Year is going great, and remember to keep reading. Please feel free to leave me any comments you may have. Thanks for reading my column.

Tonya