[bksvol-discuss] romance, february 2007
- From: "Amber Wallenstein" <amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:29:24 -0500
New and Recently Released!
A Week from Sunday - by Dorothy Garlock
Publisher: Grand Central
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Pub Date: 11/2/2007
ISBN: 9780446577922
ISBN-10: 0446577928
Americana Romance. In 1930s Louisiana, Adrianna Moore's life is rocked by the
death of her father and the revelation that he left his entire estate to his
greedy lawyer, Richard Pope. Just when things couldn't get any worse, Richard
informs her that the only way she'll regain her inheritance is to marry him
in a week. Repulsed, Adrianna takes off in a rainstorm and drives directly into
the path of Quinn Baxter's oncoming truck. As Adrianna and Quinn become
more than friends, Richard sets out to find her and force her to marry him.
Bestselling author Dorothy Garlock's many fans won't be disappointed by this
entertaining page-turner.
Shadow Music - by Julie Garwood
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Pub Date: 12/26/2007
ISBN: 9780345500731
ISBN-10: 0345500733
Historical Romance. Popular author Julie Garwood made a name for herself
writing historical romances, but for the last several years she has concentrated
her efforts within the romantic suspense genre. Now, in Shadow Music, Garwood
returns to her historical roots and introduces readers to Princess Gabrielle
of St. Biel, the last of her royal line. Gabrielle has been brought to Scotland
for an arranged marriage, but instead becomes embroiled in Highland intrigue
and falls for warrior Colm MacHugh. Mixing mystery, adventure, and love, this
medieval tale is perfect for readers who like gripping and passionate
stories--as
well as men in kilts.
Down and Dirty - by Sandra Hill
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
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Pub Date: 11/6/2007
ISBN: 9780425217931
ISBN-10: 0425217930
Time Travel Romance. Navy SEAL Zachary Floyd, nicknamed "Pretty Boy" for his
good looks, has just found out that he is the father of a five-year-old Afghan
boy who also happens to be the grandson of a Taliban leader. Britta Asadottir
is an 11th century Norse warrior who has been transported to a WEALs (the
female version of the SEALs) training camp, where she promptly turns Zach's
head. But before Zach can win Britta over, he must keep his son out of danger.
Featuring characters from some of author Sandra Hill's previous books, Down and
Dirty is the 7th hilarious and outrageous entry in the Viking II series.
Embrace the Darkness - by Alexandra Ivy
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
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Pub Date: 11/1/2007
ISBN: 9780821779378
ISBN-10: 0821779370
Paranormal Romance. In this 2nd hot-blooded book in the Guardians of Eternity
trilogy (after When Darkness Comes), Lady Shay is a half-human, half-Shalott
demon whose blood is a powerful aphrodisiac to vampires. Because of a curse,
Shay lands on the slave auction block, and her new master, Viper, the chief
of a deadly vampire clan, will stop at nothing to possess her body and soul for
all eternity. Author Alexandra Ivy also writes historical romances under
the name Deborah Raleigh; Bedding the Baron publishes this March.
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Sealed With a Kiss!
One Kiss from You - by Christina Dodd
Publisher: Avon Books
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Pub Date: 11/1/2003
ISBN: 9780060092665
ISBN-10: 0060092661
Historical Regency. During a card game, American upstart Remington Knight wins
the hand of Lady Madeline de Lacy, Duchess of Magnus, and she is anything
but pleased. Madeline convinces her shy cousin, Eleanor de Lacy, to impersonate
her and show Remington the folly of their forthcoming nuptials. When Eleanor
and Remington meet, she finds herself falling for this handsome alpha male, and
he believes he may have found the bride of his dreams. But how will Remington
react when he finds out that Eleanor is not the duchess she claims to be? One
Kiss from You is the 2nd witty and charming book in author Christina Dodd's
Changing Places series (the 1st is Scandalous Again).
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The Widow's Kiss - by Jane Feather
Publisher: Bantam Books
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Pub Date: 1/1/2002
ISBN: 9780553581874
ISBN-10: 0553581872
Historical Romance. In 1530s England, wealthy widow Lady Guinevere Mallory has
buried four husbands--and she is only 28. Widower Hugh de Beaucaire has reason
to believe that some of the land she inherited from her last husband rightfully
belongs to his own family. With the encouragement of King Henry VIII, Hugh
begins to investigate whether Guinevere's fourth husband died of natural
causes. In the process, he also discovers his powerful attraction to this
beautiful
and sophisticated woman. Combining political intrigue and vivid historical
details, The Widow's Kiss is for all readers with an interest in Tudor England.
His Wicked Kiss: A Novel - by Gaelen Foley
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Pub Date: 4/25/2006
ISBN: 9780345480101
ISBN-10: 0345480104
Historical Regency. Life with her naturalist father in the jungles of Venezuela
might be exciting, but independent Eden Farraday is miserably homesick for
the glamour and social whirl of her native England. When she meets the charming
Lord Jack Knight, she thinks she has found her ticket home, and stows away
on his London-bound ship. But what Eden doesn't know is that the dashing rogue
will demand a scandalous price in exchange for her safe passage. This sensual
high-seas adventure story is the 7th book in the Knight Miscellany series,
after One Night of Sin.
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Kiss Me, Annabel - by Eloisa James
Publisher: Avon Books
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Pub Date: 12/1/2005
ISBN: 9780060732103
ISBN-10: 0060732105
Historical Regency. In Much Ado About You, impoverished Tess Essex finds
love--and financial security--with super-rich Lucius Felton. In Kiss Me,
Annabel,
the 2nd book in the Essex Sisters series, it's Annabel's turn to snare a
wealthy husband. However, her plans take a detour when she lands in a carriage
alongside the seductive--but penniless--Earl of Ardmore. If you like the
exquisite prose and well-matched protagonists in this book, don't miss the
continuation
of the Essex sisters' stories in The Taming of the Duke and Pleasure for
Pleasure.
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Kiss of the Night - by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
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Pub Date: 4/1/2004
ISBN: 9780312992415
ISBN-10: 0312992416
Paranormal Romance. Immortal Viking warrior Wulf Tryggvasen has quite an
unusual quality about him: human beings cannot remember meeting him five minutes
after he leaves a room. But when he meets 26-year-old Cassandra Peters, it
turns out that she can remember him--and that she is no mere mortal. She is
destined to die on her 27th birthday, and she must have a child before then if
she's going to save the world. Vampires, spunky characters, and sensual
love scenes make this Dark-Hunter novel a standout in author Sherrilyn Kenyon's
popular series.
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