[bksvol-discuss] New February Releases from A.E. Maxwell, Madeline Hunter, Nicole Jordan and more!
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FEBRUARY NEW RELEASES
February brings hearts and flower and all things romantic. Surrender to
romance this month with great new books from A. E. Maxwell, Leanne Banks,
Robyn Carr, Justine Davis, Marie Ferrarella, Sandra Hill, Madeline Hunter,
Nicole Jordan, Brenda Joyce, Julia London, Lucy Monroe, Diana Palmer, Karen
Robards, Helen Scott Taylor and Sherryl Woods
JUST ENOUGH LIGHT TO KILL (Trade Paperback) (reissue)
A Fiddler & Fiora Novel #4
A. E. Maxwell
Back in print, the fourth Fiddler & Fiora crime novel.
When an American customs agent who once saved his life dies a suspicious
death on the U.S.-Mexico border, Fiddler heads south to investigate the
death.
Originally published by Doubleday in hardcover, 1988.
THE PLAYBOY'S PROPOSITION (Silhouette Desire® #1995)
The Medici Men #2 miniseries
Leanne Banks
When Michael Medici spotted the beautiful cocktail waitress, he made his
move. One extraordinary night later, he knew he wanted more from Bella St.
Clair. Too bad he’d just acquired her family’s business—and she despised
him.
The word no wasn’t in the Medici vocabulary so he made Bella an offer even
the proudest woman couldn’t refuse. Become his mistress, and she’d regain
the company. Though she agreed to his proposition, she refused to surrender
to his no-emotions-involved rule. Would this Medici millionaire succumb to
his heart’s hidden desire?
ANGEL'S PEAK
A Virgin River Novel #8
Robyn Carr
Four years ago, Air Force sweethearts Franci Duncan and Sean Riordan reached
an impasse. She wanted marriage and a family, he didn’t. But a chance
meeting proves that the bitter breakup hasn’t cooled their sizzling
chemistry.
Sean has settled down in spite of himself—he’s not the cocky young fighter
pilot he was when Franci left, and he wants them to try again. After all,
they have a history...but that’s not all they share.
Franci’s secret reason for walking away when Sean refused to commit is now
three and a half: a redheaded cherub named Rosie who shares her daddy’s
emerald green eyes. Sean is stunned—and furious with Franci for the
deception.
News travels fast in Virgin River, and soon the whole town is taking sides.
Rebuilding their trust could take a small miracle—and the kind of love that
can move mountains.
THE BEST REVENGE (Silhouette® Romantic Suspense #1597)
Redstone, Incorporated miniseries
Justine Davis
Something in St. John’s intense blue eyes reminded Jessa Hill of her
childhood friend. But Adam Alden was long dead....
The handsome stranger had vowed to help her defeat Adam’s father in the
mayoral race. Yet St. John’s quest for revenge seemed too personal for a
casual acquaintance. Could St. John and Adam be the same man...and would he
disappear with Jessa’s heart a second time?
Dameron St. John returned home with a new identity and a score to settle.
But he wasn’t prepared for the emotions that surfaced when he reunited with
Jessa. Could he let her in once again...and together would they slay his
demons once and for all?
IN BED WITH THE BADGE (Silhouette® Romantic Suspense #1596)
Cavanaugh Justice miniseries
Marie Ferrarella
Police officer Riley McIntyre is less than thrilled at being teamed with
former academy classmate Sam Wyatt. They’re assigned to solve a string of
home invasions. The man is as mind-stoppingly handsome as he is irritating,
sparking in Riley deliciously improper thoughts. But how can she possibly
trust him on any level?
Sam’s life has just been upended, too...by the appearance of a six-year-old
daughter he never knew about. Terrified of fatherhood, he turns to Riley for
help with the sweet little girl. Before long, their days on the job end with
nights of domestic bliss and insatiable passion. And when Riley’s life is in
jeopardy, Sam realizes how desperate he is to save her and his new
family....
VIKING IN LOVE
Sandra Hill
She said . . .
Caedmon of Larkspur is the most loathsome lout I have ever encountered! When
my sisters and I arrived at his castle, we were greeted by servants and
children running wild, while Caedmon lied abed after a night of ale. No
doubt there will be another child soon, because I must admit he’s as
handsome as he is virile. And I must endure him, for we are in desperate
need of protection, though I can only imagine what this knight will demand
of me in return . . .
He said . . .
After nine long months in the king’s service, all I wanted was peace . . .
not five Viking princesses running my keep. And the fiery redhead who burst
into my chamber that first morning is the worst of all. Why, I should kick
her out . . . but I have a much more wickedly delightful plan for Breanne of
Stoneheim, one that will leave her a Viking in lust.
LADIES PREFER ROGUES (anthology)
Four Novellas of Time-Travel Passion
Sandra Hill
Out of time, out of place, but still searching for true love.
Tomorrow Is Another Day by Sandra Hill
Also includes novellas by Janet Chapman, Veronica Wolff and Trish Jensen.
RAVISHING IN RED
The Rarest Blooms #1
Madeline Hunter
From acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter comes this
dazzling new tale of erotic passion, the first in a delicious quartet of
Regency romance...
THE DOMINO REQUESTS THAT MR. KELMSLEY MEET HIM AT THE TWO SWORDS
IN BRIGHTON TWO NIGHT HENCE TO DISCUSS A MATTER OF MUTUAL BENEFIT.
Hoping to clear her dead father’s name, Audrianna Kelmsleigh decides to
respond to the advertisement placed by the mysterious “Domino.” Armed with
her cousin’s gun, she takes a room at the Two Swords Coaching Inn. But the
handsome man of commanding sensuality who shows up is not the Domino at all,
but Lord Sebastian Summerhays—one of her father’s persecutors—who has been
lured by the same advertisement. When Audrianna’s gun accidentally fires,
the situation suddenly becomes mortifyingly public...
There is only one way out of the scandal that erupts, and so these two
passionate and headstrong adversaries find themselves joined in a marriage
of necessity. Expecting a practical alliance, Audrianna quickly discovers
she is helpless to resist Sebastian’s seductive persuasions as he teaches
her the meaning of erotic desire. But she remains determined to exonerate
her father, even if it means risking her life, her marriage—and her heart...
TO TAME A DANGEROUS LORD
The Courtship Wars #5
Nicole Jordan
Seduction takes a delightful, daring twist as Nicole Jordan’s irresistibly
sensual Courtship Wars Series continues.
Dangerously sexy nobleman and former spymaster Rayne Kenyon, Earl of
Haviland, has no interest in love. He merely desires an heir to carry on his
title and therefore must have a wife. Rayne makes a surprising choice of
brides by settling on the plain spinster daughter of a fellow spy who once
saved his life. Yet spirited, witty Madeline Ellis proves much more than he
bargained for.
Dazed by Rayne’s smoldering kisses, Madeline knows that she’s at last found
love — with a man determined to avoid it. Once wedded, she decides to take
fate into her own hands. Maybe, just maybe, she can kindle the fires in
Rayne’s heart by turning her plain, ordinary self into a dazzling temptress.
With a little help from the Loring sisters, the earl’s artless new wife
becomes a beautiful, bold seductress in their marriage bed. But who could
imagine the kinds of machinations, follies, and betrayals brought upon a
simple marriage of convenience suddenly flooded with danger, desire, and
unexpected love?
THE MASQUERADE (reissue)
The de Warenne Dynasty #2
Brenda Joyce
A tale of the dangers and delights of passion fulfilled
As a child, shy, bookish Elizabeth Anne Fitzgerald loses her heart to the
dashing young lord, Tyrell de Warenne. Although she is well aware that he is
the heir to an earldom and utterly unattainable, Lizzie secretly worships
him for years. And one fateful evening—the night of her first masquerade
ball—she is stunned when he suggests that they rendezvous at midnight. But
then fortune takes a maddening turn and Lizzie is thwarted from ever meeting
Tyrell. Lizzie is certain such an opportunity will never arise again, but
that night is only the beginning...
Tyrell de Warenne is shocked when, two years later, Lizzie arrives on his
doorstep with a child that she claims is his. He remembers her well—and
knows that it is impossible that he is the boy’s father. What is this game
she is playing...and why? Is Elizabeth Anne Fitzgerald a woman of vast
experience, or the gentle innocent he had believed her to be? Tyrell quickly
decides he will play her game and he claims the child as his own—determined
to uncover Lizzie’s lies. But neither scandal, deception nor pride can
thwart a love too grand and passionate to ever be denied...
Originally published in September 2005.
THE PERILS OF PURSUING A PRINCE (Trade Paperback) (reissue)
The Desperate Debutantes #2
Julia London
From New York Times bestselling author Julia London comes the second novel
in her irresistibly romantic Desperate Debutantes trilogy, in which three
suddenly destitute aristocratic young ladies must resort to desperate means
to keep up appearances...and find the husbands of their dreams.
Lady Greer Fairchild's only hope of avoiding marriage to the first bidder
lies in journeying into the untamed Welsh countryside in search of an
inheritance she's not sure even exists — one reportedly controlled by
Rhodrick Glendower, Earl of Radnor, also known as the Prince of Powys. Rumor
has it that the prince is rough, ruthless — even a murderer. But Greer never
imagined that the brute would refuse to let her leave his remote castle
until she has proven her identity. Or that she would find herself powerfully
attracted to this passionately virile man whose gruff demeanor belies a
proud and sensual nature. The further Greer falls under his spell, the more
determined she becomes to unravel the secrets of her Welsh heritage and the
mystery surrounding the dark prince who dares her to become his wife and
princess.
Originally published in May 2007 in mass market paperback.
THE DANGERS OF DECEIVING A VISCOUNT (Trade Paperback) (reissue)
The Desperate Debutantes #3
Julia London
Lady Phoebe Fairchild is well aware that the ton would be appalled to learn
of a young lady of quality involved in a trade. Therefore, she resorts to
selling her beautiful handmade gowns under a fictitious name: Madame Dupree.
So when circumstances force her to visit the estate of William Darby, the
Viscount of Summerfield, to design ball gowns for his sisters, she assumes
Madame’s identity. Phoebe’s discomfort in her new position as hired help is
nothing compared to her visceral attraction to the viscount himself.
Heathenishly handsome and shamelessly seductive, Will invites her to be his
mistress — and Phoebe is shockingly tempted to accept. But as their desire
for each other grows and the risk of exposure becomes even greater, Phoebe
is in dire danger of losing her reputation, her livelihood — and her chance
of becoming the bride of the man whose passion has claimed her forever.
Originally published November 2007 in mass market paperback.
MOON CRAVING
A Children of the Moon Novel #2
Lucy Monroe
If it were up to him, Talorc—laird of the Sinclair clan and leader of his
werewolf pack— would never marry. But when the king orders that Talorc wed
an Englishwoman, the lone wolf is shocked to find his mate in the
strong-willed Abigail. And after an intensely climactic wedding night, the
two fiercely independent souls sense an unbreakable bond...
Deaf since childhood, Abigail hopes to keep her affliction from Talorc as
long as possible. And for his part, he has no intention of telling her about
being a werewolf. But when Abigail learns that the husband she’s begun to
love has deceived her, it will take all of his warrior’s strength—and his
wolf’s cunning—to win his wife back. And Talorc will have to face his
biggest challenge yet: the vulnerability of a man in love...
DESPERADO (Trade Paperback) (reissue)
Diana Palmer
He is every inch the desperado.
Tough, relentless and a force to be reckoned with, Cord Romero lives for the
adrenaline rush that comes with being a mercenary for hire. Risking his neck
is all in a day’s work.
But this time the job is personal.
Having barely survived a murder attempt, Cord is looking for vengeance. But
to get to his target it means joining forces with Maggie Barton.
No longer the impressionable young woman he once knew, Maggie is strong and
independent ’ and an expert in a profession that places her as Cord’s equal.
But a tragic secret from Maggie’s past threatens her relationship with Cord
. . . and makes her a pawn for his deadly enemy.
Forced to trust each other for their very survival, Cord and Maggie embark
on a lethal game of cat and mouse that can leave only one winner standing.
Originally published by MIRA July 2002 in hardcover and June 2003 in mass
market paperback.
PURSUIT
First Time in Paperback
Karen Robards
From the New York Times bestselling author of Guilty.
When the First Lady dies in a fiery car crash, rookie attorney Jessica Ford
is the only survivor of the tragedy. As the nation mourns, Ford has reason
to believe it wasn’t an accident. One by one, others in the First Lady’s
inner circle are being killed. Jessica must find out why—before she’s next.
THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF IRISH ROMANCE (Trade Paperback anthology)
Helen Scott Taylor and others
An enthralling collection of romantic tales set amidst beautiful Ireland’s
lush ancient landscapes: pre-Christian ruins, green hills, rugged cliffs,
and pounding Atlantic surf. These stories—by writers such as Roberta Gellis,
Jennifer Ashley, and Claire Delacroix—honor Ireland’s rich heritage as a
land of poets, magic, and mystery. The publication will be just in time for
St. Patrick’s Day.
Includes The Feast of Beauty by Helen Scott Taylor
Kate’s grandmother’s dying wish is that she should return her pearl pendant
to the tiny fishing village in Ireland where she was born. At the village’s
Midsummer Feast of Beauty, the unearthly silver hair and emerald eyes of
Esras, the wealthy local landowner, mesmerize Kate. But how can she trust
her heart to a man who claims to be a sea-fairy king?
STEALING HOME (reissue)
The Sweet Magnolias #1
Sherryl Woods
There’s nothing like a little serenity . . .
Maddie Townsend might live in a town called Serenity, but there’s been
nothing calm or peaceful about her life since her marriage broke up. This
stay-at-home mom has no job skills, an out-of-control sixteen-year-old son,
a talkative fourteen-year-old who’s suddenly gone silent, a six-year-old
daughter whose heart is broken, an ex-husband whose younger girlfriend is
expecting their baby and two best friends who think she’s somehow qualified
to help them open a fitness spa for women.
But if Maddie is a tad on edge with all that on her plate, it’s nothing
compared to the chaos that ensues when she discovers that her son’s baseball
coach has feelings for her and the whole town disapproves. Maddie’s faced a
lot of challenges lately with strength and resolve, but Cal Maddox may turn
out to be more than she can handle.
Then again, he could just be the one man in all of South Carolina who can
help her find serenity.
Originally published February 2007.
Berkley Jove Authors
REAL VAMPIRES HATE THEIR THIGHS by Gerry Bartlett
BONE CROSSED by Patricia Briggs
LACED WITH DESIRE by Jaci Burton, Jasmine Haynes, Joey W. Hill & Denise
Rossetti
UNKNOWN by Rachel Caine
ACCIDENTALLY DEMONIC by Dakota Cassidy
LADIES PREFER ROGUES by Janet Chapman, Sandra Hill, Veronica Wolff & Trish
Jensen
BACK IN BLACK by Lori Foster
BREAK OF DAWN by Chris Marie Green
FLIRT by Laurell K. Hamilton
FROM DEAD TO WORSE by Charlaine Harris
RAVISHING IN RED by Madeline Hunter
RELEASE by Beth Kery
NAUTI DECEPTIONS by Lora Leigh
THE BLISS FACTOR by Penny McCall
SUCKER BET by Erin McCarthy
THE ROSE OF SEBASTOPOL by Katharine McMahon
MOON CRAVING by Lucy Monroe
HOT ROCKS by Nora Roberts
SLOW HEAT by Jill Shalvis
ARCHANGEL'S KISS by Nalini Singh
BLOOD MAGIC by Eileen Wilks
Berkley Prime Crime & Obsidian Mystery Authors
WILD PENANCE by Sandi Ault
THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE by Alex Berenson
THE SILENT MAN by Alex Berenson
THE PENDRAGON MURDERS by J.M.C. Blair
IF BOOKS COULD KILL by Kate Carlisle
SLEEPING WITH ANEMONE by Kate Collins
THE DIVA PAINTS THE TOWN by Krista Davis
STORM PEAK by John A. Flanagan
FROM DEAD TO WORSE by Charlaine Harris
TOWN IN A BLUEBERRY JAM by B. B. Haywood
A STITCH IN CRIME by Betty Hechtman
THE LONG FALL by Walter Mosley
BUTTER SAFE THAN SORRY by Tamar Myers
AVENGING ANGELS by Mary Stanton
HOW TO HOST A KILLER Party by Penny Warner
THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING by Melinda Wells
Signet/NAL Authors
A RATHER CHARMING INVITATION by C. A. Belmond
THE STANFORTH SECRETS by Jo Beverley
THE GOLDEN SEASON by Connie Brockway
IF BOOKS COULD KILL by Kate Carlisle
SLEEPING WITH ANEMONE by Kate Collins
I SPY A WICKED SIN by Jo Davis
PROMISE ME TONIGHT by Sara Lindsey
STEAMED by Katie MacAlister
SOME LIKE IT KILTED by Allie Mackay
O, JULIET by Robin Maxwell
KEEPER OF LIGHT AND DUST by Natasha Mostert
BUTTER SAFE THAN SORRY by Tamar Myers
PURSUIT by Karen Robards
BLONDE WITH A WAND by Vicki Lewis Thompson
HOW TO HOST A KILLER Party by Penny Warner
After Midnight Authors
LACED WITH DESIRE by Jaci Burton (with Jasmine Haynes, Joey W. Hill & Denise
Rossetti)
SERVICE WITH A SMILE by Madeleine Oh
MOON CRAVING by Lucy Monroe
FORSAKEN TALISMAN by Ashleigh Raine
NO PRINCE CHARMING by Shiloh Walker
IN THE WARRIOR'S BED by Mary Wine
Writerspace Bestsellers
NEW YORK TIMES Hardcover Fiction 02/05
#3 KISSER Stuart Woods@
#19 DEAD AND GONE Charlaine Harris*@
NEW YORK TIMES Trade Paperback Fiction 02/05
#33 BED OF ROSES Nora Roberts*
NEW YORK TIMES Paperback Fiction 02/05
#2 HOT ROCKS Nora Roberts*
#7 ANGEL'S PEAK Robyn Carr
#9 BONE CROSSED Patricia Briggs*
#12 THE SILENT MAN Alex Berenson@
#16 THE TRUTH ABOUT LORD STONEVILLE Sabrina Jeffries
#25 RAVISHING IN RED Madeline Hunter
#27 HOW TO WASH A CAT Rebecca M. Hale@
#30 TO TAME A DANGEROUS LORD Nicole Jordan
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Hardcover Fiction 02/08
#3 KISSER Stuart Woods@
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Paperback Fiction 02/08
#3 THE TRUTH ABOUT LORD STONEVILLE Sabrina Jeffries
#11 STREET GAME Christine Feehan*
USA TODAY Bestselling Books 01/31
#7 HOT ROCKS Nora Roberts*
#19 ANGEL'S PEAK Robyn Carr
#30 THE TRUTH ABOUT LORD STONEVILLE Sabrina Jeffries
#40 KISSER Stuart Woods@
#60 TO TAME A DANGEROUS LORD Nicole Jordan
#69 BONE CROSSED Patricia Briggs*
#85 RAVISHING IN RED Madeline Hunter
#105 THE SILENT MAN Alex Berenson@
#115 STREET GAME Christine Feehan*
#125 BED OF ROSES Nora Roberts*
#141 EARLY DAWN Catherine Anderson
#143 FORBIDDEN FALLS Robyn Carr
Borders Group Series Romance Bestsellers 01/30
#10 IN BED WITH THE BADGE Marie Ferrarella
Borders Group Paperback Romance Bestsellers 01/30
#3 HOT ROCKS Nora Roberts*
#4 ANGEL'S PEAK Robyn Carr
#5 BACK IN BLACK Lori Foster*
#10 TO TAME A DANGEROUS LORD Nicole Jordan
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