In April Harlequin and Silhouette have some of the best books being released that I have read all year. The first is from Harlequin American Romance line called The Marriage Recipe by Michele Dunaway. Rachel Palladia is New York's well-beloved pastry chef. She works for her boss, and soon to be husband in a very upscale Italian restaurant, well until she catches him in bed with another woman. When her ex-fiancé sues for the rights to her recipes Rachel heads home and confides in once secret crush and now attorney, Colin Morris. While helping her case their relationship heats up. Soon they are headed towards the alter, but Colin wants to stay in the small town while Rachel dreams of the city.

Harlequin Blaze is no disappointment either. If you need or want a hot steamy read than I suggest buying Sex, Straight Up by Kathleen O'Reilly. Catherine Montefiore thinks she's all alone in the Hamptons, but she runs into Daniel O'Sullivan and decides that one weekend of hot, steamy sex is just what she needs. But Catherine is getting ready to face a heavy scandal and seeing as her Irish hunk is there, why can't he rescue her, better yet, why can't she have another 48 hours of him?

Another great read from Harlequin Blaze is French Kissing by Nancy Warren. Kimi Renton is a magazine editor and a top fashionista in Manhattan, New York. She's also one of the most beautiful people at the annual couture week in Paris. This year she will have to play undercover with Holden MacGreggor to bust an international theft ring. But once they are caught will the fun be over in Paris?

Harlequin Historical offers The Wanton Bride by Mary Brendan. Mark Hunter and Emily Beaumont have teamed up to prevent a family scandal. Mark wants Emily for her wit and her beauty, but soon learns she really is in danger. But Emily knows her secret could change any man's mind from wanting her.

This month Harlequin Presents offers readers the opportunity to Browse the Book. You can flip through the first pages of any of the 12 releases. In Bed with her Italian Boss by Kate Hardy is the first book I chose to browse. Fran is out of a job, but after stopping off at one of her favorite places, Giovanni's, for coffee, she finds a job. Of course this job comes with a catch. She has to pretend she is her boss, Giovanni Mazetti's girlfriend! Before she knows what is happening their very public kisses and embraces become private. Soon Fran can't help but wish that Giovanni really felt this way about her.

Another book from Harlequin Presents is The Sheikh's Chosen Queen by Jane Porter. Jeslyn knew Sharif Fehr in London, therefore she knew of his reputation as a playboy. Now she's in his land and has to follow his rules, but she's the only one who has the courage to stand up to him. Sharif takes it in stride, for he knows that despite all odds, Jesslyn will submit to the most important command he will give her, to be his wife.

Silhouette Desire also offers Browse the Book for its six releases in April. Satin & A Scandalous Affair by Jan Colley is definitely one of my favorite releases this month. Danielle Hammond has an opportunity to design a necklace for one of the world's highest- priced diamonds. Quinn Everard dares to use blackmail to get Danielle to take the job. From his point of view no other designer had the skills or the looks to be his next mistress. As if it weren't horrible enough that Danielle was forced to take a job she didn't want, she was now being forced to live in Quinn's Australian home to complete the piece. Now Quinn has her in his home he must keep her at arms length and in her bed. If he isn't careful Danielle could uncover his dark secrets.

There were so many books this month coming from Harlequin and Silhouette, it's almost impossible to break down my favorites to fit into one column. So be sure to check out www.eharlequin.com for many more releases from all lines for the month of April.

Happy reading! And please leave any comments and or suggestions you may have.

Thanks,
Tonya