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December's delights are here! Thrilling tales, romance, and magic await you.

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Family secrets aren't just dangerous, they are deadly.


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A headstrong heiress and a noble gambler: wagers, intrigue, and irresistible romance.


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An immortal vampire, a relentless agent, and a past that refuses to stay buried.


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A PI protecting a determined daughter, a killer ready to strike again.


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Three homeless puppies, two lonely hearts, and a massive snowstorm.


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Two restless souls, one wild Christmas on the ranch�where sparks fly, and dreams ride free.


Reviews

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Flirting With Forty
by Jane Porter
"Introspective story of discovering your strengths and being true to yourself."
Posted May 20, 2008

Arriving at 40 with two kids and a divorce is enough to drive Jackie Laurens to do something unexpected. On the premise that she's going on a relaxing girl vacation with her best friend, Anne, Jackie ends up going to Hawaii alone. There she meets a new, exciting and Read more...


Scared To Live
by Stephen Booth
"Detectives Cooper and Fry return to solve another baffling case of murder."
Posted May 16, 2008

In two seemingly unrelated crimes, a woman lay dead after a home invasion, while another house containing a woman and two sleeping children goes up in flames. No evidence for the different murders exists. Only the perseverance and dedication of Detective Sergeant Diane Fry and Detective Constable Ben Cooper will Read more...


French Trysts: Secrets of a Courtesan
by Kirsten Lobe
"Pretty Woman takes on Paris!"
Posted June 14, 2007

Basically penniless French art student Alexandra looks forward to the good things in life. At 25, she has no savings to speak of, but longs for the grace and sophistication of French women. Her whole life changes after meeting the richest man in France, who quickly turns her whole life Read more...


The Dead Place
by Stephen Booth
"England's Peak District serves up another mystery for Cooper and Fry to solve."
Posted April 6, 2007

A mysterious phone call from an obsessed killer keeps Detective Diane Fry on edge while her partner Detective Constable Ben Cooper is searching for the identity of a skeleton found in the woods. Not realizing that their cases may be related, the two find their suspects coinciding on multiple levels Read more...


In My Wild Dream
by Sasha Lord
"Touching and emotional medieval romance."
Posted January 29, 2007

Kassandra, a "wild child" raised in a magical forest, is determined to go to court and find her lifemate and warn him of the danger he's in, even though she has no idea what he looks like. The only way she'll be able to identify him is to Read more...


Not Another New Year's
by Christie Ridgway
"This sequel to MUST LOVE MISTLETOE is totally delightful."
Posted December 11, 2006

This isn't just any New Year's for Hannah Davis. Considering that her purse and luggage have been stolen with all her clothes, private information and credit cards inside, she'd say it's the worst. Hannah ends up in a bar waiting for her tour guide, Tanner Hart Read more...


Love in the Fast Lane
by Jenna McKnight
"Delightfully fun and touching contemporary romance."
Posted December 11, 2006

Scotty Templeton feels like the world is out to get him, especially Cooper, the ghost who's haunting his car. Cooper is a former race car driver and he's driving Scotty up the wall. The only way to get rid of this ghost is to take his beloved engine Read more...


Must Love Mistletoe
by Christie Ridgway
"Touching, humourous story about the ups and downs of the Christmas season."
Posted November 17, 2006

Ever since Bailey Sullivan was a little girl, Christmas has been a nightmare. Her parents own the landmark institution "The Perfect Christmas" in her hometown. However, her parents have decided to call it quits, at least temporarily, to marriage, and Bailey is stuck in her worst nightmare: the land of Read more...


One Last Breath
by Stephen Booth
"Interesting and suspenseful police thriller."
Posted June 30, 2006

Mansell Quinn is out for retribution. After 13 years in prison for committing the murder of his good friend's wife, no one is safe, especially his two friends who were supposed to be his alibi. The strange murder of Quinn's ex- wife and Quinn's disappearance from his Read more...


Home by Starlight
by Jerri Corgiat
"A touching story of creating a loving family relationship."
Posted June 13, 2006

Patsy Lee O'Malley has always been the pushover in the family, so when she breaks her ankle and needs someone to help mobilize her four children, her family decides on the most unlikely person. Unable to stand up for herself, she lets the gorgeous man take over her house Read more...


Blind to the Bones
by Stephen Booth
"Great mystery with a surprising end."
Posted June 13, 2006

It's been two years since Emma Renshaw vanished on the way home from college. Her parents remain in the past, believing their daughter may catch another train home. Detective Diane Fry relives this nightmare with the obsessed Renshaws. In the town of Withens, where Emma's parents reside, is Read more...


Flirting with Forty
by Jane Porter
"Introspective story of discovering your strengths and being true to yourself."
Posted June 13, 2006

Arriving at 40 with two kids and a divorce is enough to drive Jackie Laurens to do something unexpected. On the premise that she's going on a relaxing girl vacation with her best friend, Anne, Jackie ends up going to Hawaii alone. There she meets a new, exciting and Read more...


The Red Hat Society's Queens of Woodlawn Avenue
by Regina Hale Sutherland
"Delightful tale of life and lasting relationships."
Posted May 16, 2006

After her husband divorces her, all Ellie Johnston wants to do is sit and cry. And perhaps eat an entire cake. However, she's a queen. At least, that's what her neighbors say. By moving into in the house that bears the mark of the Queen of Hearts, Ellie Read more...


Extreme Bachelor
by Julia London
"Wonderful, fun read."
Posted April 16, 2006

Starving actress, looking for work -- this is what Leah Klein is after Michael Raney, the love of her life, dumps her because of commitment issues. Now, a big break comes for her when a part comes up for her in War of the Soccer Moms. Leah finds herself in the Read more...


Much Ado in the Moonlight
by Lynn Kurland
"Touching time-travel romance with humorous characters and sparkling dialogue."
Posted April 5, 2006

Thanks to three troublemaking ghosts, Victoria McKinnon is in England preparing to direct Shakespeare's Hamlet. Unfortunately for her, she doesn't know that they, a: exist, and b: have set her up as a match for the insufferable (and ghostly) Laird Connor MacDougal. Connor isn't too thrilled to Read more...


Paris Hangover
by Kirsten Lobe
"Chick-lit novel with a lot of heart."
Posted March 10, 2006

Fashion designer/painter Klein is fed up with her life. So, indulging in her childhood fantasy of moving to Paris, she finds herself on a plane with her deranged cat - and no real plan. After getting to Paris and without speaking the language, Klein lies and cheats her way to Read more...


Talk Gertie to Me
by Lois Winston
"Totally delightful, laugh-out-loud funny book."
Posted March 10, 2006

For Nori Stedworth, the day couldn't get any worse. She began her bad karma with a 2nd-degree burn on the top of her mouth, followed by the typical rainy day truck splash on her only suit. Thinking it can't get any worse, Nori discovers her best friend Read more...


Beauty and the Spy
by Julie Anne Long
"Lovely historical romance with the perfect blend of mystery."
Posted February 19, 2006

Susannah Makepeace's life consists of balls, gorgeous dresses and a fiancé. She's the talk of the ton and beneath that exterior is a girl ready for her new life as a wife. That is until her father dies and leaves her penniless. Susannah soon finds herself Read more...


No Time to Hide
by Rob Palmer
"Intriguing thriller with a page-turning plot."
Posted December 16, 2005

Ben Tennant isn't your everyday, ordinary psychologist. He's the best at what he does, and he does it for the witness protection program. He can make even the biggest movie stars into different people. His sixth sense tells him who to take into the program and who isn Read more...


Rain Dogs
by Sean Doolittle
"Good character-driven mystery."
Posted December 7, 2005

What is a rain dog, and how does it get its intriguing title? Trying to escape his life, Tom Coleman returns to his hometown to take care of the campground his grandfather left to him. Upping his alcohol intake, Tom also agrees to take on the challenge, which includes the Read more...


Samantha Andrick

I live in Decatur, Illinois and am a student at a local community college. Next year I plan to go to Illinois State University. I love to read and have found this to be a great way to read and tell others about the great books that are out there!

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