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To Wed A Wicked Prince
by Jane Feather
"Secrets and betrayals come to an exciting finale in this delightful Regency romance."
Posted March 16, 2008
Livia Lacey is an anomaly among the marriage-minded
debutantes. She's older and has a strong sense of
independence due to the influence of her father. Her
aristocratic father's disdain for frivolity and his
preference for the simple life as a scholarly vicar have
left Livia with a Read more...
Silent Fall
by Barbara Freethy
"A couple on the run and trying to prove their innocence, find more than they expected."
Posted March 16, 2008
Dylan Saunders attends his brother's wedding while
attempting to hide his cynicism. Having grown up in a
broken home with an abusive father and an absent mother,
Dylan believes the prospects of a successful marriage are
rare. At the bar, Dylan runs into the beautiful Catherine
Hilliard, a friend Read more...
Wild Jinx
by Sandra Hill
"Hilarious romantic comedy with a sexy Cajun bad-boy and exciting treasure hunting."
Posted February 16, 2008
Ninety-two-year-old Tante Lulu has had a vision that her
great nephew, John LeDeux, will get married this year. And
her visions are never wrong, since she helps the cause by
employing her exceptional matchmaking skills. Invoking St.
Jude, her favorite saint, Tante begins John's hope chest Read more...
Pinkerton's Secret:
by Eric Lerner
"Fascinating, fictionalized memoir of the intriguing man who founded Pinkerton's."
Posted February 13, 2008
In 1856, Alan Pinkerton recounts in his memoir how his 30-
year-old detective agency changed directions after making
two major decisions. He hired Kate, a woman operative, and
aligned the agency with the railroads. It expanded into
avenues Alan had not dreamed possible.
He and his operatives investigated and Read more...
Killer Heat
by Linda Fairstein
"A brutal serial killer is loose on the small islands surrounding Manhattan. Can he be caught?"
Posted February 13, 2008
Alexandra Cooper, Assistant District Attorney in Special
Victims Unit, attempts to balance her emotions with the two
cases she is working. Alex is close to a conviction on a
cold case involving a 35-year-old rape. Revisiting the old
rape laws makes Alex appreciate the courage it took the Read more...
A Flaw In The Blood
by Stephanie Barron
"Flawless historical mystery comes to life in this talented author's hand."
Posted February 13, 2008
Irish barrister Patrick Fitzgerald is summoned by Queen
Victoria as her husband Albert lays on his deathbed. Twenty
years have passed since Patrick was last called to the
castle to undertake the defense of a man who'd attempted to
assassinate the young queen. That event earned him Queen
Victoria Read more...
Deep Dish
by Mary Kay Andrews
"Hilarious romantic comedy takes inspiration from the current reality show craze."
Posted February 13, 2008
Gina Foxton is worn to a frazzle at the end of a long
season on her Georgia Public Television cooking show. The
disasters occurring on the past few shows are fading into a
distant memory until Gina learns her show is cancelled. Her
sponsor caught Gina's boyfriend/producer in Read more...
Silent Run
by Barbara Freethy
"Dangerous lies and secrets and a woman on the run make for a thrilling romantic suspense."
Posted February 13, 2008
Sarah Tucker awakens in a hospital bed after a car accident
with no memory of her past. A strange man identifies her as
his lover and accuses her of kidnapping their infant
daughter. He paints a disturbing picture of her as an
untrustworthy woman. The facts seem to support him Read more...
How To Propose To A Prince
by Kathryn Caskie
"A delightful and witty conclusion to this wonderful Regency romance series."
Posted February 13, 2008
Elizabeth Royle's sisters have made excellent marriages in
spite of the circumstances of their birth. Rumors abound in
society that they are Prinny's unacknowledged illegitimate
daughters. Elizabeth ignores the gossip and concentrates on
her prophetic dreams. She envisions a handsome prince
coming to marry her before the summer Read more...
The Kiss
by Sophia Nash
"Childhood friends must become reacquainted after years of separation and heartache."
Posted February 13, 2008
Georgiana, the Marchioness of Ellesmere, refuses to
acquiescence to her mother-in-law and leave Penrose, the
family estate. The Dowager Marchioness questions the
validity of Georgiana's marriage since her husband,
Anthony, died on their wedding night. Georgiana declines to
be examined by physicians to prove the marriage was Read more...
Return Of The Rogue
by Donna Fletcher
"An auspicious start to a wonderful historical Scottish romance series."
Posted February 13, 2008
After living with an abusive stepfather, Honora Tannach is
looking forward to marrying the upcoming laird of the
Sinclare clan. Her future appears peaceful for the first
time since her mother died. That contentment ends at the
ceremony when the eldest son, Cavan, returns home after
escaping from the barbarians Read more...
Friend Of The Devil
by Peter Robinson
"A terrifying whodunit that will keep you hooked until the exceptional ending."
Posted February 13, 2008
While on loan to a sister precinct, Detective Annie Cabbot
awakens in a strange bed with a young man she met the night
before. Appalled at her behavior, Annie's self-flagellation
ends when she's called out to a murder scene.
On the cliffs overlooking the sea, Karen Drew Read more...
The Eye of Jade
by Diane Wei Liang
"Outstanding oriental mystery with insightful depiction of Chinese life."
Posted January 15, 2008
In Beijing, Mei Lang loses her prestigious job at the
Ministry for Public Safety because she cannot conform to
the rules and edicts of her superiors. Her mother is unable
to forgive her for failing again and continues to compare
her to her successful sister. Mei's tangled relationship
with Read more...
Where the Heart Leads
by Stephanie Laurens
"Another exciting and appealing Cynster novel with plenty of romance and mystery."
Posted January 14, 2008
Miss Penelope Ashford rejects marriage believing it would
limit her ambition to make a difference in society. As
director of the Foundling Home, she strives to improve the
lives of orphans by giving them safe shelter and teaching
them a trade. When four newly orphaned boys are snatched
before they Read more...
To Catch a Highlander
by Karen Hawkins
"A delightful battle of wits ensues when a lady tries to undermine a gentleman's acquisition."
Posted January 14, 2008
Sophia MacFarlane accepts her father failings and can't
stay mad at him. Before her mother died, they gave her an
unusual upbringing, enjoying a vagabond life traveling
through Europe like gypsies. Since her mother's death,
Sophia and her father have settled down in one place.
Intending to improve Read more...
The Governess Wears Scarlet
by Sari Robins
"Two tortured souls find solace in each others' arms -- which could prove deadly."
Posted January 14, 2008
Dismissed without references from her previous governess
position, Abigail West applies to the newly titled Lord
Steele for a post teaching his nephews. Her lack of
references and the notoriety of her affair with the grown
son of her previous assignment do not bode well for
obtaining another job. Thankfully Read more...
In the Highlander's Bed
by Cathy Maxwell
"A roguish Scottish rebel meets his match in a lively and sassy heroine."
Posted January 14, 2008
Placed in the Young Ladies' Academy by her well-meaning
sisters, Constance Cameron feels smothered. She hates
England and desperately wants to return to America. Since
her sisters have found happiness with their new English
husbands, they ignore her pleas. Constance decides to run
away and locate a ship to Read more...
The Night Before The Wedding
by Debra Mullins
"Delightful tale of an ancient curse and a determined Scottish Highlander."
Posted January 14, 2008
Catherine Depford's greatest nightmare of inheriting her
mother's madness is coming true. She's plagued by bizarre
dreams at night and weird chanting in her head during the
daytime. Catherine believes her only hope is to find a
compassionate husband who will care for her. With her
father Read more...
The Perils of Pleasure
by Julie Anne Long
"Rescuing a man from the gallows is more chaotic than first thought in this excellent Regency."
Posted January 14, 2008
Madeleine Greenway is an exceptional planner. That talent
allows her to engineer the daring rescue of a man as he
walks to the gallows. It's a spectacular plan with
explosions, smoke and confusion reigning throughout the
rambunctious crowd gathered for the hanging. Madeleine
feels pleased that the payment for Read more...
Silent in the Sanctuary
by Deanna Raybourn
"A darkly atmospheric Victorian-era mystery filled with lots of red herrings and many suspects."
Posted December 15, 2007
Lady Julia fled to Italy to recover her health after the
investigation into her late husband's murder nearly cost
Julia her life. Tired of the mundane needlepoint and
endless sightseeing, Julia readily accedes to her father's
demand that she and her brothers return home. They arrive
to discover Read more...
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