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October Reads Worth Falling For

Danger, desire, second chances, and unexpected romanceβ€”discover this month’s Fresh Fiction Featured Books.

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A poisoned cousin, a five-year-old's life, and a family with too many secrets.


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Supernatural sparks fly
between a bookseller
& her hard-boiled ghost.


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If Her Highness thinks I’ll let another man claim her and my child, she’s lost her royal mind. Sophaya’s mine.


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She found a body. Then she started asking the wrong questions.


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He ghosted her ten years ago. Now she’s stuck with him for Christmas.


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She’s the lady everyone overlooks. He’s the prince who can’t look away.

Leanna Ellis

6 comments posted.

Re: Plain Fear: Forgiven (7:53pm August 1, 2013):

Shelbie, That reminds me of the Bruce Willis character in RED when Helen Mirren
says, "Oh Francis, you're such a romantic. On the outside you're hard but on the
inside your gooey." L Lam, so like a woman who knows what she likes! :)
LaRonda, so agree. There is something wonderful about a man who has solid
morals. One reason, I so love Levi in Plain Fear: Forsaken. Jeanne, thanks so
much!

Re: Plain Fear: Forgiven (5:48pm August 1, 2013):

Hi, Susan! Thanks so much. Agree. The hero, good or bad, must treat a woman
right! Ah, Raeline, me too! Thanks, Amy! Hope you like the ending! Pamela, Oh I
love Linda Castillo's series! She's a wonderful writer and a fabulous person!

Re: Plain Fear: Forgiven (11:32am August 1, 2013):

Sharon, Way to go on raising good boys! I'm working on raising one. I think he
just came good. Such a blessing and privilege! Sandy, hope you enjoy! Maria,
they are not hot and steamy but they're not exactly sweet and innocent either.
Definitely not the typical bonnet book. ;)

Re: Plain Fear: Forgiven (10:39am August 1, 2013):

Cindi, Congrats on the upcoming wedding for your son and raising good guys!
The world needs more of those! I'm a bit like you too in that I use to choose bad
boys but married a good guy. Makes a world of difference, doesn't it? So often
fiction is better as fiction and not real life. ;)

Bonnie, thanks! And I understand. It's all about the story, isn't it? ;)

Nancy, well said!

Re: Plain Fear: Forgiven (9:25am August 1, 2013):

Sandy, you're so right! Choices really reveal who a character is! Peggy, what a
thoughtful comment! Thanks for taking the time to write all of that! I think those
bad boys tend to make selfish decisions when we first meet them. And that may
be why they make you feel bad. I think of Sawyer, in LOST. Oh boy I miss that
show. And Sawyer was such a great character. He really made so many selfish
decisions at the beginning, but he had a great character arc throughout the
seasons, coming into his own and becoming a hero toward the end. He's one of
those bad boys, although made to be a better man through the love of Juliet, will
always have a bit of a edge to him. Love the conversation! Thanks y'all!

Re: Plain Fear: Forgiven (8:49am August 1, 2013):

Thanks, Val and Denise! Val, I agree! Love it when a hero keeps his edginess but
can also have a softer side (seen occasionally by the woman he loves). Aren't
heroes fun?