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Amidst the rolling hills of Scotland comes three romances where fiery passions prevail. Arnette Lamb creates three of the strongest heroines in romance…

Hidden behind a mask, Jonathan Kirkland, Lord Redcliffe, has disguised himself as a highwayman to win a wager: to collect kisses from the first five women who pass. With only one kiss left, victory seems easy...until he encounters Miss Sarah Tatton, who has fled on horseback to escape her vile fianc?.Distraught and desperate, the last thing Sarah needs is to run straight into the arms of a highwayman. But his heart-stopping kiss gives Sarah an idea--to lose her virginity in order to break her engagement. And the surprisingly gentlemanlike thief is just the man to teach her the art of love...at least enough to pretend that she has lost her virtue.But as Jonathan and Sarah's passion grows, all pretense must come to an end...

An unexpected inheritance An explosive reunion Hardworking architect Adam Monroe’s world is shaken when he inherits an earldom! Thrust into the ton, he bumps into widow Kitty Fenton—his lost love. Years before, he refused to elope with Kitty to save her from ruin, and was heartbroken when she married soon after he left. Perhaps fate has given him a chance to discover the truth—after all, beneath the hurt, the sparks of attraction are as strong as ever… “Janice Preston has done it again and created another wonderful story… held my attention until the very last page!” —Rae Reads on Christmas with His Wallflower Wife “This is a beautiful, illuminating and heartfelt romance… expertly written, the emotion ripples and crackles right off the page.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on Christmas with His Wallflower Wife From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

“Evokes a mix of European fairy tales and medieval society . . . a treat for readers who loved the queer fantasy of Melissa Bashardoust.” —BookPage

A woman weds a stranger as part of a business deal but falls for her sexy, scarred husband in this romance from a New York Times–bestselling author.

This special ebook edition of Sherry Thomas's extraordinary romantic fantasy debut, The Burning Sky—the first in the Elemental Trilogy—features a repackaged cover for her legions of romance fans and an excerpt from the sequel, The Perilous Sea.Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's been told. The one prophesied for years to be the savior of the Realm. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the most powerful tyrant and mage the world has ever known. This would be a suicide task for anyone, let alone a reluctant sixteen-year-old girl with no training.Guided by his mother's visions and committed to avenging his family, Prince Titus has sworn to protect Iolanthe even as he prepares her for their battle with the Bane. But he makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. Now, with the servants of the tyrant closing in, Titus must choose between his mission—and her life.

A gripping saga of one woman’s ill-fated romance, resiliency, and redemption from the Sunday Times–bestselling author of The Letter.

When a tennis pro helps a bride escape her wedding, he catches the eye of the media—and her—in this sweet romance about forbidden love.

A doctor turned vampire fights to save humanity in this paranormal romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.

Viscount Jamie Burke: the master of the indecent proposition.Craving adventure, the beautiful Daphne de Courtenay leaves her usual sense of family duty at the society ball door and impulsively accepts the invitation of a dashing stranger who promises a night of unadulterated liberty!Jamie is determined to show Daphne the infinite pleasures of London after dark… But with each escapade more deliciously thrilling than the last, the usually roguish Viscount wishes this was one night that never had to end…

An earl has been appointed guardian to a teenage boy—but all is not what it seems in this romantic comedy by “the best of the Regency writers” (Kirkus Reviews).

In the epic conclusion of this dystopian trilogy, nail-baiting action and romance abound as a half-human teen faces terrifying monsters from the deep.

The kiss was just the beginning . . . The second book in Rhiannon Thomas’s epic retelling of Sleeping Beauty combines adventure, magic, and romance for a sweeping fantasy about one girl’s journey to fulfill her destiny.Aurora was supposed to be her kingdom’s savior. But when she was forced to decide between being loyal to the crown and loyal to her country, she set events in motion that branded her a traitor.Now, hunted by the king’s soldiers, Aurora’s only chance of freeing her kingdom from the king’s tyrannical rule is by learning to control her magic. But Aurora’s powers come at a price—one that forces her to leave the only home she’s ever known, one that demands she choose between the man she loves and the people she seeks to protect, and one that will cause her to unravel the mysteries surrounding the curse that was placed on her over a century before . . . and uncover the truth about her destiny.

A young man finds his calling as a doctor in Queen Elizabeth’s court in this Christian historical trilogy finale—a prequel to the House of Winslow series.

A pretend engagement between a billionaire and a beauty in financial need becomes much more than a business deal in this sexy international romance.

A novel of the Italian correspondent who forged a path for female reporters, whose life will be brought to the screen in a Paramount+ limited series.

The award-winning author of Lysette delivers a “well-crafted tale” of Western romance “that will both inspire and pull at your heartstrings” (RT Book Reviews).

What began as a desperate bargain may become an affair of the heart in this novel by “a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure” (Booklist).

Finding out that he was a tycoon's secret grandson shocked Caleb Walker, especially when he was made president of his family's financial consulting company. Yet his biggest surprise was Alyssa Merrick. Threatened by the new boss, the spitfire constantly fought his innovative ideas. But after a scandalous rumor erupted, honorable Caleb made Alyssa a proposal she couldn't refuse....

He had once been her cherished childhood companion, and then the man she lusted for in secret, but Georgiana Wilde hasn't seen recently widowed Quinn Fortesque since the day he married another woman and shattered her heart. Then fate intervenes and brings the man she dreams about each night back to her . . . .Returning to the estate on family business, Quinn would like nothing more than to turn the land over to Georgiana and leave the memories of his former life behind. But then the brooding marquis finds himself under the spell of the beauty he once left behind. With her barely concealed passions, Georgiana melts his coolly guarded heart. Suddenly his well-ordered world is in danger of crashing down. And it all began with just one kiss . . . .

A mistress pregnant with twins wants nothing to do with the playboy father or his money in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a widower takes a young girl and her nanny under his protection in this suspenseful Regency romance.

When a New York City vintage clothing shop owner’s recent purchases contain a hidden journal from 1907, her entire life will be turned upside down in this “insightful, charming, and wholly entertaining novel” (Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner).Amanda Rosenbloom, proprietor of Astor Place Vintage, thinks she’son just another call to appraise and possibly purchase clothing from a wealthy, elderly woman. But after discovering a journal sewn into a fur muff, Amanda gets much more than she anticipated. The pages of the journal reveal the life of Olive Westcott, a young woman who had moved to Manhattan in 1907. Olive was set on pursuing a career as a department store buyer in an era when Victorian ideas, limiting a woman’s sphere to marriage and motherhood, were only beginning to give way to modern ways of thinking. As Amanda reads the journal, her life begins to unravel until she can no longer ignore this voice from the past. Despite being separated by one hundred years, Amanda finds she’s connected to Olive in ways neither could ever have imagined.

A notorious rake is determined to seduce a beautiful widow with a scandalous secret in this steamy Regency romance.

Christmas brings redemption and renewal for an injured cowboy and the woman who refuses to turn him away in this uplifting historical Western romance.

Lecia Cornwall, a brilliant new voice in historical romance fiction, makes a truly spectacular debut with Secrets of a Proper Countess. This Regency Era delight, written in the smart, sensually captivating style of Lorraine Heath and Elizabeth Hoyt, tells the story of a shy, retiring lady who lets her passions run wild while masked and in the arms of an infamous rakish Marquess—a brief yet achingly romantic encounter that forever changes the rogue, who vows to find and unmask his mystery dream lover.

In this Edwardian romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish MacBeth mysteries, a lovelorn debutante finds herself in a deadly plot.

RITA Award WinnerShe wants to escape her present . . .When Clara Mayfield helps her sister elope, she’s prepared for the scandal to seal her fate as a spinster. What she doesn't expect is to find herself engaged to the vile Baron Rutherford as a means of salvaging her family's reputation. Determined not to be chained to a man she loathes, Clara slips out of Essex and sheds her identity: she becomes Helen, maid at the Earl of Ashworth’s country estate. After all, below stairs is the last place anyone would think to look for an heiress . . .He wants to forget his past . . . William, Lord Ashworth, is attempting to rebuild his life after the devastating accident that claimed the lives of his entire family, save his beloved sister and niece. Haunted by memories of what was and determined to live up to the title he never expected to inherit, William doesn’t have time for love. What he needs is a noble and accomplished wife, one who can further the Ashworth line and keep the family name untarnished . . .Together, can they find the perfect future?From their first encounter, the attraction between them is undeniable. But Clara knows William is falling for Helen, a woman who doesn’t even exist. The question is, if she reveals the truth about her identity, can she trust the broken William to forgive her lie and stand by her side when scandal—and the baron—inevitably follow her to his door?

"YOU DON'T BELONG HERE." Someone wants to stop Becki Graw from claiming her inheritance. Police officer Joshua Rayne is just as determined to keep his beautiful neighbor safe. She may not be the tomboy Josh remembers, but she's just as stubborn. Becki is intent on keeping her grandparents' remote farmhouse—no matter the danger. Becki's feelings for her childhood crush may be rekindled, but she's seen too much to risk opening her heart. As the threats against Becki escalate, the list of suspects grows longer. Josh must convince Becki to trust him with her heart—and her life—before a madman ends their chance at happiness…permanently.

“Fast-paced action, vivid detail, a touch of the paranormal, and hot lovemaking will please readers of adventure romance.” —Booklist

A hard-working bartender succumbs to a seductive Greek billionaire and now she’s carrying his baby in this contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller.

After a breakup, a woman takes a vacation with a sexy stranger and falls in love in this romantic comedy.

The international bestseller that takes readers on a daring new adventure in erotic romance

A country maiden and a jaded lord form a secret friendship in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.

While pursuing a lady’s secret past, a nobleman gets caught in a marriage of convenience with her in this Victorian romance from a USA Today bestseller.

A woman on the run in Wyoming finds love and protection with a local police officer in this inspirational romantic suspense.

A woman goes from waitress to crown princess when she agrees to a royal wedding in this sexy international romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.

An impoverished widow opens a hotel serving the society she has fallen from in this regency romance featuring characters who “leap off the pages” (Publishers Weekly).

You can’t always pick who you fall for…Her orchard. His heart.Can they successfully heal both?When her family’s apple orchard is damaged by a storm, single mom Libby Creighton knows the harvest she’s depending on is in jeopardy. Though he prefers a solitary life, Jax McClaren has the skills to revive Libby’s orchard—and her guarded heart. But he’ll have to overcome the secrets of his past if he and Libby are going to have a fruitful future together.Golden Grove

An unexpected encounter . . . Will change everything!Self-made gentleman and widower Grayson Maddox has devoted himself to his children and business, leaving no time for pleasure. Until he has an impulsive, thrillingly sensual encounter with lady’s companion Miss Constance Grant! Their passion gives Grayson hope of a happiness he never thought he’d feel again. But there’s still much in both their pasts to confront before they can turn their forbidden liaison into a new beginning . . . “The queen of historical romance… As always, Ms Kaye’s writing is perfection, the passion for the characters and the story shines through, honestly, I can never say a bad word about her writing.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on An Inconvenient Elmswood Marriage “It is character growth that enables them to find happiness together. It distinguishes the romance, raising it above a simple conflict between love and duty. Insightful. Highly recommended.” —Historical Novel Society on An Inconvenient Elmswood Marriage “Ms. Kaye is one of my favorite authors of historical fiction . . . A recommended read!” —Romance Junkies on An Inconvenient Elmswood Marriage

A graveyard restorer in the rural south discovers a ghost town’s deadly secrets in this contemporary gothic paranormal mystery.

A marriage of convenience becomes a battle of wills in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author . . .

“You have something we want. We have something you want.”Gabriella has never forgiven her former fiancé, homicide detective Eli Cavazos, for breaking her heart. Then a man she’s never met shows up at her restaurant, a bullet in his chest and her brother’s name on his lips. Gabby soon realizes this man is connected to a powerful ring of criminals who know far too much about her.Against her better judgment, Gabby turns to Eli for help in finding her brother. When she receives a cryptic text from her brother’s cell phone, she realizes she is in deep and may be dragging Eli down with her. With her brother nowhere to be found and pain from her past threatening to overwhelm her, Gabby wonders how she will make it through this unexpected quest unscathed—or alive.Taking us into the heat of Laredo, Texas, the secrets of a gun-smuggling ring, and the tensions on both sides of the border, Over the Line will keep you guessing until the last page.

From the award-winning author: A night of intense passion changes their lives—and their futures.

“[The] second Gilded Age Girls Club title hits the romance sweet spot with an uplifting, empowering love story . . . completely satisfying and delightful.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

When a British spy is saved by a beautiful enemy, an explosive passion ignites in this “edge-of-your-seat sexy romance” set against the French Revolution (Addicted to Romance).

A willful American heiress rejects the wrong lord in this Edwardian romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raising mysteries.

Two years ago, she'd been the responding officer to the hit-and-run that shattered Judge Blake Kincannon's life. Now a witness in a drug trial, Detective Greer O'Brien sees the spark of recognition in the judge's piercing blue eyes before pandemonium breaks out. However, hurling herself onto his rock-hard body during a lethal ambush has unforeseen consequences…Getting shot at, losing a prisoner and gaining a feisty bodyguard with killer legs isn't exactly on his docket. Now, with a target on his back, Blake must wrestle his demons—and male pride—as Greer infiltrates his solitary world. As passion and danger explode around them, will he finally deliver a verdict of love?

A perfect debut novel is like a perfect dress—it’s a “must have” and when you “try it on” it fits perfectly. In this richly patterned story of sisterhood, ambition, and reinvention Sofia Grant has created a story just right for fans of Vintage and The Dress Shop of Dreams.World War II has ended and American women are shedding their old clothes for the gorgeous new styles. Voluminous layers of taffeta and tulle, wasp waists, and beautiful color—all so welcome after years of sensible styles and strict rationing. Jeanne Brink and her sister Peggy both had to weather every tragedy the war had to offer—Peggy now a widowed mother, Jeanne without the fiancé she’d counted on, both living with Peggy’s mother-in-law in a grim mill town. But despite their grey pasts they long for a bright future—Jeanne by creating stunning dresses for her clients with the help of her sister Peggy’s brilliant sketches. Together, they combine forces to create amazing fashions and a more prosperous life than they’d ever dreamed of before the war. But sisterly love can sometimes turn into sibling jealousy. Always playing second fiddle to her sister, Peggy yearns to make her own mark. But as they soon discover, the future is never without its surprises, ones that have the potential to make—or break—their dreams.

Kai Armstrong has been secretly watching Sonya Drummond for weeks. Not because her sexy curves drive Kai wild. Not because her every move sets his body on fire. Kai's watching Sonya because she's in possession of a stolen butterfly necklace—and he's been hired to steal it back, even if he has to seduce it right off her beautiful neck…When Sonya meets Kai on a single's cruise, she has no idea that he's looking for the necklace. She assumes he's there for the same reason she is: to indulge in a weeklong shipboard sex romp, no strings attached. Kai is the perfect candidate for what Sonya has in mind: Tall and gorgeous with a dark, muscular body that just won't quit.With Sonya, Kai finds himself oddly off his game. Her shy blushes remind him of chocolate raspberries and her shivers drive him out of his mind! As things heat up, Kai must make a decision: Will he betray the woman who has captured his mind and body…or give in to a delicious game where everybody wins?

RITA Award–Winning Author: Searching all over Scotland for a ring gone astray, they may find something even more valuable . . .

In a New England town full of dangerous secrets, an outcast and a troubled newcomer find hope in each other’s arms in this romantic suspense series.

From a New York Times bestseller, a “satisfying” first book in “an epic fantasy romance series [that] beautifully blends seduction and suspense” (Publishers Weekly).

Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage or by the removal of the patient from the influences under which he incurred the disorder.The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose BierceA Courageous Outcast . . .Rosamunde Baird has lost everything and has no choice but to accept an invitation to spend a season with a dowager duchess and her clandestine ladies club. Determined to stay in the shadows and live quietly, she has sworn never again to come face to face with adventure and temptation, two things that brought her ruin years ago. But then the Duke of Helston dangles before her the very things she craves most . . .Lord Fire & Ice . . .Mysterious Luc St. Aubyn has a much-deserved reputation for exuding blistering passion at night and frost the morning after. What demons drive this audacious war hero to hide secrets about the dowager's club and his devilish dictionary? When he's blindsided by his reactions to a virtuous siren, he has no choice but to reveal all during a scandal that will doom them . . . or save them, if only they dare to believe in love.

New York Times–Bestselling Author: An elite soldier helps a woman against criminals.

One woman's unforgettable quest for freedom, love, and god.

Christmas brings a deadly threat—and a chance at love—to a Lakota lawman in the New York Times–bestselling author’s suspenseful Western romance.

In this Christmas Regency romance, young widow gets a second chance at love when she returns to the party where a rake once broke her heart.

A young governess melts the heart of a brooding earl, only to be shocked by a scandalous proposition in this heartfelt historical romance.

An innocent Scottish widow desires the love of a worldly lord in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.

Christian Dumont Had Been To Hell To Pay For The Sins Of His FatherNow a royal command to wed would restore all he had lost—but at what price? For though marriage to landed, beauteous Emalie Montgomerie seemed to present no hardship, his countess harbored a secret dangerous enough to destroy them both!Though she held her honor unblemished in her heart, Emalie Montgomerie knew coming unchaste to the bridal bed was a sin unforgivable in a noblewoman. Still, the desire flaring in Christian's eyes offered her hope…but would the prideful Dumont ever accept another man's babe as his own?

To catch a ruthless criminal, a detective must learn to trust the woman who broke his heart in this suspenseful tale of romance, faith and forgiveness.

A dangerous discovery places a search & rescue expert in the path of a serial killer in this inspirational romantic suspense mystery.

She's come for his life…Feisty Lily Carrington wants revenge for the murder of her father. She's finally tracked down the killer—and she's going to make him pay….He'll fight to keep it…Juniper Barns has done everything he can to escape his violent past. Now a hardworking sheriff, he protects the lives of those in need. But he can't outrun his destiny anymore. It's time to stand and fight. Only, this time, his opponent is beautiful Lily—the vulnerable girl who came looking for vengeance, but who's in danger of losing her heart to the one man she's forbidden from loving….

In this charming teen spin on You’ve Got Mail, the one guy Bailey Rydell can’t stand is actually the boy of her dreams—she just doesn’t know it yet.

The Chairman of the Vampire Council is dead, and Lilith, the consort of the Unnamed One, and the Unnamed One himself are out for revenge against Damali Richards, the Vampire Huntress, and her lover, Carlos Rivera. A ruthless and carefully planned strategy---one that not even Damali will anticipate---has been developed. There is only one entity who can best Damali, send Carlos packing, and put the Guardian team at mortal risk. This powerful being was once banished into a forsaken land and possesses everything that would bring a Neteru to his or her knees. This time the fight is not so clear-cut, and it is not only Damali's soul in the balance but her body and heart as well.

Norman England has little to celebrate in the new year of 1140. The country is immersed in a bitter civil war from which no one is immune, including Hugh de Leon, heir to an earldom. His Uncle Guy has arranged his marriage to the spoiled daughter of the newly named Earl of Lincoln. It is a merger that will combine two of the land's largest fortunes -- and give the de Leons unparalleled power. Hugh's heart, however, belongs to the Lady Cristen, and he will do everything he can -- including eloping -- to make her his own.His plan is simple enough-until the new Earl of Lincoln is murdered, and a friend of Hugh's is accused of the crime. Though he has little time in which to foil his uncle's arrangement, Hugh cannot see an innocent man wrongly hanged. To save his friend and marry the woman he loves, Hugh must work fast to track down a deadly -- and wily -- serpent. But when he grabs it by the tail, can he avoid its poisonous bite?

A flirtation across the social divide may lead to lasting love—or betrayal—in this sparkling Edwardian romance by the New York Times–bestselling author.

In this paranormal romantic comedy, a librarian-turned-vampire is a bridesmaid at her best friend’s wedding to a werewolf.

A delightful anthology of love and matrimony, Three Times a Bride features breathtaking classic novellas from three of the brightest stars in romance: USA Today and New York Times bestsellers Catherine Anderson, Loretta Chase, and Samantha James. Sizzling, heart-soaring tales of passion and desire, jealousy and revenge, love and, of course, marriage, Three Times a Bride is a celebration of that most unique and wondrous event…and of the wedding night that follows!

A newly minted duke is determined to have the beautiful commoner he will never forget in this sexy Regency romance series finale.

With “spirited characters,” a New York Times bestseller blends the tales of a besotted elderly nobleman and a debutante whose mother refuses her a season (Library Journal).

Sink your teeth into the cult classic vampire novella that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

A woman suffering from PTSD goes under the protection of tough as nails cop in an opposites attract romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.

On the Day of the Dead, the Solona Music Hall is jumping. That's where Altagracia Quintero meets John Burns, just two weeks too late.Altagracia – her friends call her Grace – has a tattoo of Nuestra Señora de Altagracia on her shoulder, she's got a Ford Motor Company tattoo running down her leg, and she has grease worked so deep into her hands that it'll never wash out. Grace works at Sanchez Motorworks, customizing hot rods. Finding the line in a classic car is her calling. Now Grace has to find the line in her own life. A few blocks around the Alverson Arms is all her world -- from the little grocery store where she buys beans, tamales, and cigarettes ("cigarettes can kill you," they tell her, but she smokes them anyway) to the record shop, to the library where Henry, a black man confined to a wheelchair, researches the mystery of life in death – but she's got unfinished business keeping her close to home. Grace loves John, and John loves her, and that would be wonderful, except that John, like Grace, has unfinished business – he's haunted by the childhood death of his younger brother. He's never stopped feeling responsible. Like Grace in her way, John is an artist, and before their relationship can find its resolution, the two of them will have to teach each other about life and love, about hot rods and Elvis Presley, and about why it's necessary to let some things go. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A wife returns from the dead with danger one step behind her. From the New York Times–bestselling author of the Brotherhood Protectors Colorado series.

From a New York Time–bestselling author, a single mother in jeopardy comes home to the protection of the cop who always loved her.

Kristen Ciccarelli’s debut fantasy explores an intricately woven world of deception, inner darkness, and dragons that fantasy fans won’t be able to resist.In the beginning, there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit, who carried love and laughter wherever he went. But where there is light, there must be darkness—and so there was also the Iskari. The child of blood and moonlight. The destroyer. The death-bringer.These are the legends that Asha, daughter of the king of Firgaard, has grown up learning in hushed whispers, drawn to the forbidden figures of the past. But it isn’t until she becomes the fiercest, most feared dragon slayer in the land that she takes on the role of the next Iskari—a lonely destiny that leaves her feeling more like a weapon than a girl.Asha conquers each dragon and brings its head to the king, but no kill can free her from the shackles that await at home: her betrothal to the cruel commandant, a man who holds the truth about her nature in his palm.When she’s offered the chance to gain her freedom in exchange for the life of the most powerful dragon in Firgaard, she finds that there may be more truth to the ancient stories than she ever could have expected. With the help of a secret friend—a slave boy from her betrothed’s household—Asha must shed the layers of her Iskari bondage and open her heart to love, light, and a truth that has been kept from her.

A story of the power of memory, Midnight at the Tuscany Hotel explores the mysteries of the mind, the truth behind lore, and the miracle of inspiration.After thirteen months at war, Vittorio Gandy is haunted by memories, and his former life is unrecognizable. Once a gifted painter, now he can’t bear the vivid, bleeding colors on a canvas. His young son doesn’t remember him, and his wife, Valerie, is scared of him. But the most disconcerting change is in Vitto’s father, Robert Gandy, who has fallen from being a larger-than-life sculptor to a man whose heart has been broken by the death of his muse—Vitto’s mother—and whose mind has been taken by Alzheimer’s. When Robert steals away in the night, Valerie, Vitto, and his new acquaintance and fellow veteran John go to the only place Robert might remember—the now-abandoned Tuscany Hotel, where it was once rumored that creatives of all kinds could find inspiration. When they find him there, Robert’s mind is sound and his memories are intact. Before long, word gets out that drinking from the fountain at the hotel can restore the memories of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. The rooms once again fill up with guests—not artists this time, but people seeking control over their memories and lives. Vitto desperately wants to clear his own mind, but as he learns more about his late mother’s life and her tragic death, he begins to wonder whether drinking the water comes at a price.

In this historical romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, a spoiled duke meets his match.

Love's SpiritTo the Cherokee who raised her she was "Wanders Lost," a white orphan in a land ravaged by revolution. To the Moravains of Salem, North Carolina, she was Mary Margaretha, a spirited young woman barely civilized by her years among their prim sisters. To rugged Jacob Blum she was Retha, his new bride, a blazing beauty who stirred his blood.Love's PromiseDrawn by a passion that matched Jacob's own, Retha wanted nothing more than to be a loving wife. Yet before she could completely give herself to Jacob, she had to overcome the ghost of her mysterious past, a past whose memories made her tremble at the very touch she so deeply craved.

A study in seduction proves irresistible in this charming Regency romance from the USA Today–bestselling author of the Devereux Trilogy.

A scandalous entanglement traps a woman of virtue in an unforgettable Regency romance from the bestselling author praised as “a major find” (Mary Balogh).

“With delightful characters and witty repartee” a couple pretends to be engaged as they solve a mystery in this Regency from a New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly).

The national bestselling author presents “an ardent and magical retooling of Cinderella . . . Emotionally compelling and intensely romantic” (Romance Forever).

A child’s life is on the line in the first faith-filled romantic suspense thriller in the Roughwater Ranch Cowboys series from the bestselling author.

Two Regency romances featuring connecting characters and alpha heroes from a New York Times–bestselling author.

From the national bestselling author: “A beautiful story of surprise, betrayal and faith. Your heart will go out to the characters as the plot unfolds.” —CataRomance Reviews

“Talia Carner is a skillful and heartfelt storyteller who takes the reader on journey of the senses, into a world long forgotten.”—Jennifer Lauck, author of Blackbird“Exquisitely told, with details so vivid you can almost taste the food and hear the voices….A moving and utterly captivating novel that I will be thinking about for a long, long time.”—Tess Gerritsen, author of The Silent Girl“Talia Carner’s story captivates at every level, heart and mind.”—Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the OceanThe poignant, colorful, and unforgettable story of a young woman in early 20th-century Jerusalem who must choose between her faith and her passion, Jerusalem Maiden heralds the arrival of a magnificent new literary voice, Talia Carner. In the bestselling vein of The Red Tent, The Kite Runner, and A Thousand Splendid Suns, Jerusalem Maiden brilliantly evokes the sights and sounds of the Middle East during the final days of the Ottoman Empire. Historical fiction and Bible lovers will be captivated by this thrilling tale of a young Jewish woman during a fascinating era, her inner struggle with breaking the Second Commandment, and her ultimate transcendence through self-discovery.

A lady’s sensational sweet shop causes a scandal among the ton in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author.

Kristen Ciccarelli’s distinct brand of lyrical, haunting fantasy continues in the companion to her bestselling debut, The Last Namsara. Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Renee Ahdieh.Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. Roa and Essie called it the hum. It was a magic they cherished—until the day a terrible accident took Essie’s life and trapped her soul in this world.Dax—the heir to Firgaard’s throne—was responsible for the accident. Roa swore to hate him forever. But eight years later he returned, begging for her help. He was determined to dethrone his cruel father, under whose oppressive reign Roa’s people had suffered.Roa made him a deal: she’d give him the army he needed if he made her queen. Only as queen could she save her people from Firgaard’s rule.Then a chance arises to right every wrong—an opportunity for Roa to rid herself of this enemy king and rescue her beloved sister. During the Relinquishing, when the spirits of the dead are said to return, Roa discovers she can reclaim her sister for good.All she has to do is kill the king.

In this nineteenth-century historical saga from a “born storyteller,” a woman from a prominent family becomes pregnant by her father’s hired hand(Bedfordshire Times).

That was then… Ten years ago, getting up close and personal with Ryder Kincaid was all Lindsay Brookes wanted. The bookish senior couldn't believe it when the gorgeous Clearville High football hero finally noticed her. One magical night together was all it took to change her world. Now the single mom is coming home—to come clean with the guy she's never gotten over. Could this be their now? The stunning brunette with the shy nine-year-old kid is…Lindsay? Ryder never forgot how she gave herself to him so completely. But he's changed—a lot. And the secret Lindsay's keeping could tear them apart. With desire reigniting—and then some!—this could be Ryder's chance to step up and become the husband and father he always wanted to be…with the woman he's never stopped wanting…

“A wonderfully rich web of intrigue and romance, love and betrayal” set in 1920s Tuscany—from the author of Freedom’s Banner (Barbara Erskine).

The full origin story of Gin Blanco’s transformation into the fearsome assassin known as the Spider—from the bestselling author of Heart of Venom.

From a #1 New York Times bestseller, “page-turning romance about an unlikely couple who overcomes the glare of the public eye . . . addictive summer reading” (Publishers Weekly).

From a #1 New York Times bestseller, “the master of blending emotionally believable characters in realistic situations,” a story about starting over (Library Journal).

A rakish thrill-seeker… Archer Crawford has come to Siena to compete in its notorious horse race—only daredevils need apply! But on his first night, he meets the beautiful Elisabeta di Nofri, a young noblewoman whose love of thrill-seeking is second only to Archer's. A woman longing for more… Elisabeta is determined to savor one last taste of freedom before an unwelcome marriage is forced upon her. But one night of wild desire isn't enough. And Archer and Elisabeta will have to risk everything if they're to win what they truly want…

True love is put to the test in the third book in Kristin Miller's Vampires of Crimson Bay series.Tortured by demonic voices, Dante's soul is as black as they come. But when he meets Ariana—an innocent vampire fighting demons of her own—he second-guesses everything he's ever known about sacrifice, passion, and soul-scorching love.Before Dante wages war against Crimson Bay's greatest threat, he must make a choice: love Ariana the way she deserves, risking her life in the process—or fight to protect her, unleashing the monster he's determined to bury.

Katherine Fleming has lived her life without even a hint of indiscretion. So she is devastated to discover the nobleman she's engaged to has a secret he's kept from her: a wife! Suddenly Katherine's enmeshed in a scandal that has the ton buzzing—and forced to accept a most unconventional proposal from the notorious seducer Dominic Mallory, her faithless fiancé's brother… and precisely the sort of rake she has sworn to avoid! Charming and dangerously sensual, Dominic has desired the stunning beauty from the first moment he spied her. Now, with Katherine's reputation in tatters, it's the ideal opportunity to bed her—though it will take wedding vows to do so. But can a rogue be reformed by the unleashed passion of a normally reserved lady? And can a marriage made for all the wrong reasons flame into the love match of the season?

The tumult of WWII visits a Wisconsin family when a German POW comes to work on their farm in this novel of love and hardship on the American home front.

At a Lightworld royal gala, Queene Ayla announces the betrothal of her daughter, Cerridwen, to a high-ranking councilor. Though strategically brilliant, the engagement comes as a shock--to Cerridwen especially. Infuriated by her mother's high-handedness, ignorant of her own true origins, she flees the court--leaving herself vulnerable to those who would see the Lightworld destroyed.Amid burgeoning unrest, desperate desires become divided loyalties and terrifying mercenaries lurk in the shadowy space between rebellion and anarchy.

To ruin a man's life once takes a regrettable mistake. To do so twice takes a woman like Julianne Baxter.Eleven months ago, Julianne's statement to the authorities wrongly implicated Patrick, the new Earl of Haversham, in his older brother's death. The chit is as much trouble as her red hair suggests, and just as captivating. Now she has impetuously tracked him to the wilds of Scotland, insisting that he return home to face a murder charge and save his family from ruin. A clandestine wedding may be the only way to save her reputation—and his neck from the hangman's noose.Julianne has no objection to the match. More and more she's convinced of Patrick's innocence, though when it comes to igniting her passions, the man is all too guilty. And if they can only clear his name, a marriage made in haste could bring about the most extraordinary pleasure . . .

A lady wagers her honor to restore her family’s fortunes in this historical romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries.

On her 16th birthday, Maggie Drum sets out from the grimy streets of her Scottish coalmining town to find a man of pride, independence and spirit fit enough to be her husband. She finds her man in Gillon Cameron, a tall fisherman from the Highlands, who will learn to go down into the mines yet refuse to settle for the grinding poverty of the coal miner's life. In a world that treats coal miners as little more than slaves, Maggie's steely determination and Gillon's abiding pride stake their claim to a better future for themselves and seven children. Robert Crichton, author of The Secret of Santa Vittoria, brings his stellar storytelling gifts to this sweeping family epic, capturing the Camerons' moments of triumph and loss, bitterness and love set in the magnificent landscapes and social battles of 19th century Scotland. First published in 1972, and a New York Times bestseller for more than five months, The Camerons draws you in with what at first appears to be a straightforward family drama, then captivates you by the complexity and depth of the Camerons' struggle to create a future of hope and triumph.

August Book Sense PickA fading aristocrat and self-proclaimed ‘scientist of women.’ A purring, voluptuous siren. A young shop-girl enduring the clammy touch of her boss and hating herself for accepting the modest banknotes he tucks into her pocket afterward. An earnest, devout young doorman, feeling the irresistible pull toward fundamentalism. A cynical, secretly gay newspaper editor, helplessly in love with a peasant security guard. A roof-squatting tailor, scheming to own property. A corrupt and corpulent politician, twisting the Koran to justify taking a mistress.All live in the Yacoubian Building, a once-elegant temple of Art Deco splendor slowly decaying in the smog and hubbub of downtown Cairo, Egypt. In the course of this unforgettable novel, these disparate lives converge, careening inexorably toward an explosive conclusion. Tragicomic, passionate, shockingly frank in its sexuality, and brimming with an extraordinary, embracing human compassion, The Yacoubian Building is a literary achievement of the first order.

When a young lady arrives in London to find a wealthy husband, she must play her cards wisely—and bet her whole heart—in this Regency romance.

The hunt is on for the perfect husband . . .Beneath Livy Monteith's icy blonde exterior beats a passionate heart, a heart that will not abide by society's rules. No, Livy will simply not marry the proper young man her parents have chosen for her husband. She'd rather die! But even her friends at Miss Debenham's Finishing School are shocked by the man she desires. Lord Dominic Lacey, the man they call Wicked Nic, is quite handsome, even more notorious, and every bit a scoundrel.Nic thinks he knows all about Livy. She's a proper young lady from an upstanding family, the kind of woman any respectable man would be thrilled to take as his bride—but Nic is not a respectable man. For Livy, even being seen with him would lead to certain scandal. So why is the ravishing innocent doing everything in her power to seduce him? Bedding her would be a delight. But a sinful night with a man like Nic would lead a girl very far astray indeed . . .

The Adair legacy concludes with a shocking revelation… Kidnapped and held captive for weeks, Shelby O'Hara is grateful to be rescued by handsome secret service agent Daniel Henderson. But the rebellious beauty balks at his 24/7 protection until she learns the shocking secret of why she was abducted: she's the granddaughter of the former U.S. vice president, a woman with lethal opponents in a deadly political game. To elude those enemies, Daniel and Shelby go on the run, although they are constantly at each other's throats…until the fighting stops with a torrid kiss. Suddenly, Shelby doesn't feel so safe. From the bad guys, maybe, but from Daniel? He's a clear and present danger to her heart!

A Spanish aristocrat’s forbidden indiscretion yields scandalous surprises in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.

Only a man with a mysterious past could tempt the Countess from the Isle of Ice . . .Twice jilted, Grace Sheffey has given up on love. No longer capable of maintaining her elegant facade with her intimate circle of friends, she has little choice but to flee . . . right into the teeth of a blizzard. But when her wretched carriage ride ends in disaster, a rugged, imposing stranger is waiting to save her life . . . and her heart.Michael Ranier is a man of many secrets—secrets that could place the countess in terrible danger. But concealed in the wilds of Yorkshire, he can't help but unleash her hidden reserves of desire and fortitude—and challenge her to blossom into the woman she was destined to become . . . a lady willing to sacrifice all to find love with the perfect scoundrel.

In this Edwardian romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, an optimistic debutante faces an unlucky season.

From a USA Today–bestselling author, a female undercover security agent must trust her heart to an unexpected ally in this inspirational romantic suspense.

“Sizzling, addictive, and deeply romantic, Miranda Neville’s novels are a joy to read.—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling authorOne of the most exciting new and rapidly rising stars in the firmament of historical romance, Miranda Neville delivers once more with The Dangerous Viscount—the second book in her electrifying Burgundy Club series about a small society of rogues in Regency England and the women who capture their hearts. This time, it’s the very dangerous Sebastian Iverley who is smitten by the enchanting Diana Fanshawe—while she, in turn, must deny her love and concentrate on marrying another in order to gain what she most desperately desires. Miranda Neville’s The Dangerous Viscount is the perfect blend of passion and humor that Regency romance readers crave.

From the wonderfully evocative and talented Mary Reed McCall comes the first novel of an exciting new trilogy based on the mysterious and fascinating Knights of Templar.Sir Richard de Cantor, a highly-skilled warrior, is hampered by guilt over the ambitious, materialistic way he'd lived before he joined the Templar Brotherhood -- a lifestyle he believes led to the death of his young daughter. Lady Margaret Newcomb is a disgraced daughter of a powerful English earl and has led a quiet life of penance and atonement. Though of different backgrounds, in truth they are both lonely, battered by the world, and in desperate need of each other's love and acceptance. Their fragile relationship is soon threatened when the French Inquisition makes its way to England, and Richard is faced with charges for his position as a Templar Knight, only to have their love further tested when someone from Meg's past reappears with the power to tear the two apart.

Lucy always loved summers on Halcyon Lake--sunning on the lake raft, relaxing on the boat, and spending every possible minute with her best friend, Trixie, and Trixie's brother, Ben, Lucy's lifelong crush. Until last summer, when one tragic event turned their idyllic world upside down. Now, nothing is the same. This summer, Trixie is gone, and Ben is distant, numbing his pain with parties and a string of interchangeable girlfriends. Lucy does her best to move on and avoid this cold new Ben. She throws herself into babysitting, waitressing, and a sweet new romance with the renter next door. But in their small lake town, forgetting the past--and Ben--proves impossible. He still seems to be everywhere: at work, at the movies . . . and in Lucy's heart. Lucy so wants to move on, but how can she forgive when she can't forget? The Last Thing You Said is a deeply felt and romantic novel about listening to your heart and finding your path, whether that path leads to romance, healing, or your best self.

New York Times–Bestselling Author: In an Oklahoma town, a teen has escaped life as an outcast—but his powers are about to pull him into a supernatural war . . .

In this romance series launch—Welcome Gold Valley, Oregon, where a rough-and-tumble rancher and the girl next door learn that opposites attract.

A woman confronts her past with the help of the man she loves in this emotional mystery from the New York Times–bestselling author.

She played a dangerous game. Carolyn Browne was a poor bookseller's daughter and an enlightened thinker, delighting London with her scathingly witty columns, written under the name Charles Copperville. Penetrating the town's gilded salons in male disguise, Carolyn soon throws her barbs at the wrong man-- the enigmatic Russian prince, Nicholas Sverayov.He was a dangerous target. His notoriety, extravagances, and indulgent disregard for social convention fuel Carolyn's outrage. Nicholas has moved through the balls and soirees of high society effortlessly, a natural target of gossip, envy, and desire. But Nicholas is furious to find himself lampooned by Copperville, and quickly discovers Carolyn's dearly held secret. Now, as the two spar, a new game begins-- a game of deception and pride, of longing and chance.And they played for the ultimate prize... As Nicholas sweeps Carolyn from the teeming streets and gala balls of Regency London to the splendor and majesty of St. Petersburg, against all odds the unlikely lovers embark upon a whirlwind of passion and peril until there is no turning back-- for the stakes have changed, demanding no less of them than the unwavering courage to claim the love of a lifetime.

Targeted by a serial killer, an FBI profiler reunites with the detective she loved and lost in this novel of hilling suspense and inspirational romance.

An amnesiac unsure of what side of the law he’s on knows he must protect a single mother from danger in this suspenseful romance by a USA Today bestseller.

The Pirate's Kiss by Nicola Cornick Famous and feared pirate Daniel de Lancey is master and commander of the Defiance. Only one woman makes him want to swap danger for desire, sea for seduction.… And with one Christmas kiss, he will make Lucinda his bride!A Smuggler's Tale by Margaret McPhee Masquerading as a smuggler, society's handsome bad boy, Lord Jack Holberton, finds himself protecting young Miss Linden's honor, despite his reputation. But will this rake keep his twelfth-night promise and return to claim her as his own?The Sailor's Bride by Miranda Jarrett War-ravaged Lieutenant Lord James Richardson is about to put in to Naples after a victorious sea battle that has made him a hero but has left its mark on his soul. Young and innocent, Abigail Layton is just the woman to heal his hardened heart.…

A woman must protect her inheritance—and her heart—from a billionaire intent on making her his partner in business and pleasure.

Edith is trying to lose weight in every way imaginable to get into a certain dress by the time Salt and Birdie's April wedding rolls around. Olympia dies suddenly, leaving her daughter Annie the beloved old house, which she can't afford to keep and maintain on her professor's salary. Leaving it would be cutting herself off from Heavenly Daze, and she can't bring herself to do that, although A.J. is urging her to move to New York to be near him. Plus, Caleb tells her he's being "transferred" at the end of the month! Annie has to learn how to find God's will . . . and open herself up to a new love that's been under her nose the entire time.

New York Times–Bestselling Author: She and a masked bandit have an enemy in common—but dare she trust such a dangerous man?

A spirited spinster takes aim at a prized bachelor in this Edwardian romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries.

A cowboy ignites an irresistible passion in a demure French woman in this scorching Western romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.

“A classic battle-of-wills romance reminiscent of Johanna Lindsey’s medievals . . . simmering with sexual tension.” —RT Book Reviews

For years, things have run quite smoothly for Perdita and her organic gardening business. So what if her hair needs a complete overhaul, her sweater has more holes than Swiss cheese, and there's no hope of a boyfriend on the horizon? The last thing Perdita wants is a meddlesome man in her life-but she's about to get one, in the form of her completely infuriating ex-husband, Lucas.Lucas in disagreeable, curt, arrogant, and smolderingly gorgeous. He's also the new chef at Grantly House, Perdita's number-one customer. Worse, Mr. Grantly has the insane idea of starting a television cooking show that will put Lucas and Perdita together as "The Gourmet and the Gardener."Now, things are heating up in the kitchen--and elsewhere. With the bright lights blazing and old feelings stirring the pot, it could be a recipe for disaster...or absolute delight.

The holiday season finds three women living their own Cinderella stories in this collection of Christmas Regency romance novellas.

She thought her fate was sealed…Isabella Montgomery’s future looked bleak. Before her father died, he betrothed her to Juan Garcia, an old ranchero infamous for cruelty. Now, shut away in a convent, she dreaded the day he would come to claim her.Until a dark horse revealed her true destiny…Rafael McKenzie needed a bride before he came into his inheritance. The moment he laid eyes on Isabella, he knew she was the one. Breaking into the convent and capturing her was easy enough, but stealing her heart was another story….

From a New York Times bestseller, a woman helps an earl marry off his nieces in a Regency filled with “wit, intrigue and one of the most likeable heroes” (Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series).

The New York Times–bestselling author “is at her most wildly entertaining, wickedly witty best” in this edgy novel of memory and murder (Booklist, starred review).

From the bestselling author, a novel “as hot and sexy as the title suggests. The intrigue and characters in this series are absolutely incredible” (Fresh Fiction).

A billionaire Italian playboy gets a chance at redemption for Christmas when he reunites with his forbidden love in this romance by a USA Today bestseller.

Wonderland causes real-world trouble for a teenage descendant of Alice in this romantic, dark fantasy sequel by the bestselling author of Splintered.

The fourth book in the young adult vampire romance series that’s “fun, funny, and a relief from Twilight wannabes” from the author of Out for Blood (Booklist).

Can he risk his heart……on the single mom?Midwife Nathaniel has been wary of love ever since his girlfriend walked out after his accident. Until he meets obstetrician Rebecca! Their chemistry is undeniable. Only, she’s a widowed single mom with no interest in a relationship. As Nathaniel gradually breaks down her walls, and their spark becomes a flame, he knows they have something special…but are they ready to take a leap of faith for a chance at forever?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

A teenage rabid romance reader finds herself in her own version of Pride & Prejudice in this sweet and swoony series opener.

Enter the thrilling, sexy world of GeorgianEngland in this splendid Miranda Neville novella—and catch a glimpse of Caro, the heroine ofThe Importance of Being Wicked,on sale December 2012.Eleanor Hardwick and Max Quinton shared onenight of incredible passion . . . that was shatteredthe next day, when Eleanor learned of a bet placedby Max's friends. Now, five years later, Max stillcan't get Eleanor out of his head or his heart. He hasa single chance to make a second impression—onethat will last forever.

A rugged Scotsman is torn between honor and desire in this breathtaking medieval romance from the USA Today–bestselling author of Taming the Highlander.

First in the series featuring the darkly handsome, proud, and arrogant Orsini brothers—the perfect Sicilian husbands—from the USA Today–bestselling author.

From a New York Times bestseller, a “fast-paced and absorbing” romantic suspense about a woman who returns to Appalachia to search for her missing mother (RT Book Reviews).

An irresistible one-night seduction leads to a secret pregnancy in this holiday Cinderella romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.

Two servants team up to fool London society in this Edwardian romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries.

Ashley Poston, acclaimed author of Heart of Iron, returns with a dark, lush fairy tale–inspired fantasy for fans of Sara Raasch and Susan Dennard.Cerys is safe in the Kingdom of Aloriya. Here there are no droughts, disease, or famine, and peace is everlasting. It has been this way for hundreds of years, since the first king made a bargain with the Lady who ruled the forest that borders the kingdom. But as Aloriya prospered, the woods grew dark, cursed, and forbidden.Cerys knows this all too well: When she was young, she barely escaped as the woods killed her friends and her mother. Now Cerys carries a small bit of the curse—the magic—in her blood, a reminder of the day she lost everything.As a new queen is crowned, however, things long hidden in the woods descend on the kingdom itself. Cerys is forced on the run, her only companions a small and irritating fox from the royal garden and the magic in her veins. It’s up to her to find the legendary Lady of the Wilds and beg for a way to save her home.But the road is darker and more dangerous than she knows, and as secrets from the past are uncovered amid the teeth and roots of the forest, it’s going to take everything she has just to survive.

A Neteru---a hunter or a huntress---is born every thousand years in favor of the Warriors of Light as they fight against the Dark Realms. But Damali Richards is the Millennium Neteru. The one who will play a pivotal role in the Final War. The Warriors of Light had been waiting for her and the Dark Realms will do anything to either possess or destroy her. What they did not account for was the man who would love her.Damali Richard has been to hell and back---literally---and she is not eager to repeat the trip. A Vampire civil war has been averted, but there were casualties and she believes that Carlos Rivera, former lover turned master vampire, is one of them. His death has not only shaken her emotions, but weakened her powers as well. But then Damali gets word that horrific killings are taking place in Brazil. The vampire civil war has left a small door to hell open and new and dangerous foes have risen from the Dark Realms. The leader, a deadly female, is set on a path of destruction. However, her blood lust hides a nefarious plan and the newly resurrected Carlos Rivera is at the heart of it. But Damali is not about to lose her man a second time, so she plans to send this old girl right back to hell she came from---no matter who stands in her way.

In the midst of revolution, a renegade reporter and a Special Ops commando team to go after the truth in this sexy military romance series.

Though she is bound to a family prophecy, a lady is drawn to a seductive scoundrel in this “stunning and riveting” Regency romance trilogy finale (Addicted to Romance).

From the USA Today–bestselling author, “[an] intricate, affecting romance with ribald humor, intense emotions, enticing narrative and endearing characters” (RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars).

Margaret is doing everything in her power to forget home. And Tokyo's exotic nightlife -- teeming with intoxicants, pornography, and three-hour love hotels -- enables her to keep her demons at bay. Working as an English specialist at Air-Pro Stewardess Training Institute by day, and losing herself in a sex- and drug-addled oblivion by night, Margaret represses memories of her painful childhood and her older brother Frank's descent into madness.But Margaret's deliberate nihilism is thrown off balance as she becomes increasingly haunted by images of a Western girl missing in Tokyo. And when she becomes enamored of Kazu, a mysterious gangster, their affair sparks a chain of events that could spell tragedy for Margaret, in a city where it's all too easy to disappear.

Twin sisters deal with evil sorcerers and deadly dragons in this final entry in a New York Times–bestselling dark fantasy series.

An explosive, erotic novel about two sisters, each of whom embarks upon a voyage into the heart of evil and a game with a seductive man who knows no rules or limits. Only one returns. Successful, attractive, and in control, Nora seemed so different from her shy, terribly vulnerable younger sister. Grieving for Franny, Nora reads her diary and is stunned when it reveals a secret sadomasochistic affair with a mysterious professor known only as M. Nora vows to seek justice for the sister she never really knew and undertakes a daring scheme to seduce this lethal and manipulative man in the hope of uncovering information about the murder. Instead, she finds herself in thrall to his bizarre sexual magnetism, trapped in a passion so dark and perverse, and yet so compelling, that she is willing to risk her life. And she is in danger, although it may be from someone much closer to her than M., someone so close she might not see it until it is too late. With an ending as startling as it is haunting, Topping From Below is unlike any novel you're ever read. Ever.

There are some forces you can’t outrun—and they’re coming for your family. The final thriller featuring forensic psychologist Claire Markwood.

In The Most Wicked of Sins, the second romance in Kathryn Caskie's Seven Deadly Sins series, readers meet Ivy Sinclair. She must marry to please her father, but trouble ensues when she's jilted and hires a rakish actor to impersonate her beloved marquess.

An epic adventure awaits—from peril on the high seas to forbidden passion among the ton—in this sexy and swashbuckling Regency romance debut.

A young woman and a former soldier must face the past in order to stop a relentless attacker in this inspiring romantic suspense novel.

She didn't know which was more dangerous……the case that had brought Christina Logan to this south Texas ranch, or the six-foot-three cowboy who was far too sexy for anyone's good. Everything about Lex Saddler screamed Warning! Danger! So why was Christina letting down her guard with the handsome heartbreaker?Lex didn't think he'd ever know the truth about his father's death—until the beautiful private investigator showed up. Christina was willing to risk her life to uncover the truth.Lex had to show her he, too, could take some risks. Because he'd found the one woman who could touch his heart…and he wasn't about to let her go.…

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a saga of mothers, daughters, family secrets and a woman trying to find herself in a small Outer Banks community.

In this Regency Era romance, a nobleman rescues a lady from disgrace by purchasing her at an auction, then is forced to marry her to avoid a scandal.

New York Times–bestselling author: If anyone can persuade an independent-minded heiress and a marriage-averse marquis to give in to love, it’s Miss Pym . . .

Anna must find the courage to tell Lukas the truth. Will he find the courage to forgive her?Anna was once betrayed by someone she loved deeply. In an attempt to never be hurt again, she and her mother relocated to Middlefield, Ohio. It was the ideal place for Anna's broken heart to mend. In Middlefield, Anna withdrew from risk, placing all her attention on managing the new gift shop she and her mom bought.When Lukas introuces himself, Anna can't resist her attraction to him. Though she finds herself falling in love, she's hiding a piece of her past in fear that their future will be destroyed if she tells him the truth.But love can't be built on lies and the past comes rushing back to Anna in an irreversible way. Now Lukas must decide how he will react to Anna's betrayal. As they cling to their belief in an honest love, they realize it's a path they must walk together even as it leads to unexpected places.

In this Regency romance novella, a proper young English lady spends her summer getting into mischief by masquerading as a servant girl.

From the sensuous voice of novelist Brenda Joyce comes Firestorm, the extraordinary second book in the Bragg family saga that has captured the hearts of readers everywhere. Here is the beginning of the Bragg empire-opulent and glamorous-vast, dangerous, and as untamed as the sweeping plains of Texas...Storm Bragg could outshoot and outride any man, but her family decided it was time she traded in her buckskins for a ballgown and made her debut in San Francisco society.Quickly pursued by every eligible gentleman in town, the young hellcat from Texas had eyes for only one, and he was no gentleman.Brett D'Archand was a self-made success -- arrogant, impossibly attractive, blatantly sensual -- and looking for a wife who would give him respectability.Storm was completely bewitched by him, but she made him lose his head as well as his heart. And, threatened by scandal and ruin, they are forced to wed -- a tempestuous union of free spirits, shackled only by the irrepressible bonds of love.

A tale of danger, suspicion, and desire in Regency England by the New York Times–bestselling “consummate storyteller” (RT Book Reviews).

A woman enters a marriage of convenience with an old friend and discovers some very real feelings for her sexy husband-in-name-only.

From a New York Times bestseller at “the top of her game,” this story of royal pretend engagement is “historical romance at its most entertaining” (Publishers Weekly).

Secrets are burning out of control After she broke his heart in college, Faye Walker is the last person fire chief Reese Bristow ever expected to see again, especially as his new EMT. But that's not Reese's only surprise. Faye has an eight-year-old son, Elliott, whose counseling at The Lemonade Stand shelter is her first priority. It's nearly impossible to accept that she had a child with another man—and married that man—right after their breakup. Trusting Faye won't be easy. Especially when she reveals a secret about the boy that might tear them apart for good.

Romantic suspense from a New York Times bestseller with “bold pacing and a steamy love affair . . . keeps readers guessing right up to the tingling conclusion” (Booklist).

“More a love story about sisterhood than romantic, it’s a story that will illuminate what it’s like to live an ordinary teenage life when you have autism.”—Bustle

Immerse yourself in the wonderful whirl of historical romance with this seven-volume collection from the New York Times bestselling author.

A notorious rogue is intrigued by the most unlikeliest of ladies in USA Today–bestselling author Carole Mortimer’s Regency romance Not Just a Wallflower.

A whistleblower finds refuge—and passion—in the arms of a wealthy vampire in this erotic romance from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author.

A hot-blooded sheikh pursues his cold-hearted runaway bride in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.

A scholarly lord falls for an enemy spy in this Regency romance series finale “with plenty of red-hot lust and chilling danger” (Publishers Weekly).

In this inspirational historical romance, a cowboy with kids and a woman on the run strike a marriage bargain and discover love on the western prairie.

Carol Award–Winning and USA Today–Bestselling Author: This Christmas could be their second chance—but is he really a changed man?

In this contemporary Western romance by a New York Times bestseller, a bad girl and a widowed father find redemption in each other.

A Love For All TimeShe is Catriona, Countess of Glenkirk, the dazzling green-eyed beauty whose silken sensuality fires the passion of men's very souls -- making her a pawn in a dangerous game of royal intrigue. wife to a count, unwilling mistress to the king, she has the undying live of the most courageous lord in all of scotland. . . He is Francis, Earl of Bothwell, who defies his king to possess the woman he loves. Theirs is a romance in the grand tradition of bestselling author Beatrice Small -- and epic tale of love and betrayal that sweeps from the snowy Scottish highlands through the glittering palaces of Europe and exotic pleasures domes of Constantinople to find its magnificent conclusion inthe exquisite fulfillment of love's most passionate desires.

The Graveyard Queen is on the hunt for a killer as supernatural forces invade her mind in this contemporary gothic thriller.

In this classic tale from the New York Times–bestselling author, revisit a hero with big dreams and the girl next door who’s always been there for him . . .

Lilith, the consort of the Unnamed One, has released the Damned, tortured souls from all levels of Hell, to walk the streets as the living dead. A dark chaos leaks onto Earth, taking the form of a deadly contagion that not even the Neteru team can handle. One touch from these deadly creatures infects a human, driving him to madness, death…and worse.This time, Damali Richards, the Vampire Huntress (aka the millennium Neteru), Carlos, and the Guardians cannot effectively close ranks. The infection spreads to key team members and threatens to wipe out the entire squad. Even the Covenant is infected. They must track down the Chairman before members of the Neteru-Guardian team are lost and the team implodes. The only antidote is to behead Lilith. But first they must find her.

A handsome lawman is hers for the holidays in a wintry romance of secrets and seduction from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Perfect Gift.

In this inspirational romantic suspense, a cop is reunited with his high school sweetheart as they attempt to solve the mystery behind her mother’s murder.

Eligible, attractive Alex Montgomery, Earl of Arlington, has always done just as he pleases. Society ladies adore him, and a string of mistresses warm his bed. He's yet to meet the woman who could refuse him….Then he's introduced to the strikingly unconventional Miss Angelina Hamilton. Their animated altercations and her dark, passionate eyes affect him more deeply than he cares to admit. So Alex makes up his mind to tame this headstrong girl.But the beautiful Miss Hamilton has plans of her own—and they don't include marriage to a rake!

Lady Caroline Rowe is determined never to marry. After the disastrous end to her last Season, she wants nothing more than to live quietly with her aunt in the country. But her resistance starts to slip when an exasperating new neighbor, The American, begins to invade not just her land, but her life. And, of course, he is the last man who should ever tempt her...Inheriting an estate across the Atlantic has proven more difficult than Jonathan Cartwick ever expected. Avoiding his infuriating neighbor is tougher still, especially once he finds himself drawn to the ravishing beauty. Living a life he never wanted has been hard enough, but soon he fears losing his sanity, and his heart, to Lady Caroline...When Caroline's parents threaten to marry her off to the first lord who will take her, she is devastated. And against all odds, Jonathan finds himself wanting to prove to the troublesome minx that he might just be the man she has been waiting for.

“Authentic, edgy, and fraught with realistic, heartfelt conflict and romantic tension . . . a fantastic coming of age story.” —Samantha Young, New York Times–bestselling author

Little does this billionaire know that there’s a princess under his covers. An enthralling holiday romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.

From a New York Times–bestselling author, “episodes of romantic tension lead to sizzling love scenes” when a couple torn apart by scandal are reunited. (Publishers Weekly)

A wealthy real estate magnate longs to rescue the woman he loved from a desperate life in this dramatic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.

New York Times bestselling author Megan McCafferty returns to her roots with this YA coming of age story set in a New Jersey mall.The year is 1991. Scrunchies, mixtapes and 90210 are, like, totally fresh. Cassie Worthy is psyched to spend the summer after graduation working at the Parkway Center Mall. In six weeks, she and her boyfriend head off to college in NYC to fulfill The Plan: higher education and happily ever after. But you know what they say about the best laid plans...Set entirely in a classic “monument to consumerism,” the novel follows Cassie as she finds friendship, love, and ultimately herself, in the most unexpected of places. Megan McCafferty, beloved New York Times bestselling author of the Jessica Darling series, takes readers on an epic trip back in time to The Mall.

Always The Chaperon And Never The Bride...At least, that's the way it was for Lady Annis Wyncherley. If this young widow was to remain as chaperon to society's misses, there could be no hint of scandal attached to her name. Rakes and romance were strictly off-limits, most especially a rogue like the handsome Lord Adam Ashwick!But that proved nearly impossible when Adam made his daughter's chaperon the subject of his relentless seduction. Adam knew any attention from him could destroy Lady Wyncherley's fine reputation. But he was powerless to control the strong desires she aroused in him. And all too soon this reformed rogue was hell-bent on convincing a very stubborn Annis to become his chaperon bride....

Once a mere lab assistant, Erin Shay is thrilled over her new promotion. The curvaceous, brainy, somewhat straightlaced lady has been placed in charge of an important new research project: testing a serum specially designed to substantially prolong a couple's lovemaking. With scientists Jay and Laura off on their honeymoon, Erin's been left alone in the lab . . . with her hard-bodied new assistant, Kale Alexander, a sexy stud who has "playboy" written all over him.Erin's never even had a one-night stand—but the project's success depends upon her playing the wild, wanton bad-girl to red-hot Casanova Kale. Since she's already learned the perils of leaving her heart too open to heartbreak, this time she'll be the one calling the shots. Her bad-boy partner is going to know from the git-go that this will be a brief sex-only affair—hot, torrid, steamy love in the interests of science . . . with absolutely no strings attached. But when the loving is this deliciously hot, who in her right mind wouldn't want to prolong it?

A tale of love and marriage, society balls and courtship, class and a touch of scandal, Pamela Mingle's The Pursuit of Mary Bennet is a fresh take on one of the most beloved novels of all time, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.Growing up with four extraordinary sisters—beautiful and confident Jane and Elizabeth, and flirtatious and lighthearted Lydia and Kitty—wasn't easy for an awkward bookworm like Mary Bennet. But with nearly all of her sisters married and gone from the household, the unrefined Mary has transformed into an attractive and eligible young woman in her own right.When another scandal involving Lydia and Wickham threatens the Bennet house, Mary and Kitty are packed off to visit Jane and her husband, Charles Bingley, where they meet the dashing Henry Walsh. Eager and naïve, Mary is confused by Henry's attentions, even as she finds herself drawing closer to him. Could this really be love—or the notions of a foolish girl unschooled in the art of romance and flirtation?

From a New York Times–bestselling author, this romantic suspense featuring a female psychic “is a compelling tale about the mysterious powers of dreams” (Booklist).

Morning sickness used to be Sarah Cartwright's biggestproblem—until she became the only witness to a murder. Now, newly pregnant, she had a killer on her trail—andCooper Bellamy, KCPD's finest, by her side. Her brother'sbest friend and her sworn protector, it was impossible tokeep Coop at arm's length. Yet the mother-to-be discoveredthe safest place to hide was in his strong arms. They foundout soon enough they each needed the other—but would itbe too late before a cold-blooded hit man made them takevows of permanent silence?

Grace, tough and wise, has nearly given up on wishes, thanks to a childhood spent with her unpredictable, larger-than-life mother. But this summer, Grace meets Eva, a girl who believes in dreams, despite her own difficult circumstances. One fateful evening, Eva climbs through a window in Grace’s room, setting off a chain of stolen nights on the beach. When Eva tells Grace that she likes girls, Grace’s world opens up and she begins to believe in happiness again. How to Make a Wish is an emotionally charged portrait of a mother and daughter’s relationship and a heartfelt story about two girls who find each other at the exact right time.

Holiday Greetings from Amish CountryAmish Christmas Blessings by Marta Perry and Jo Ann Brown’Tis the season for two sweet tales of Christmas among the Amish. Can a newborn baby reunite a midwife and her old love in time for the holidays? Will a woman with no memory find refuge on Christmas? These warm and wonderful Amish stories will fill you with the splendor of the season.Her Amish Christmas Sweetheart by Rebecca KertzPeter Zook should be thrilled to spend Christmas planning a party with Meg Stoltzfus. But she’s being courted by another man. In the past, Peter never noticed Meg. So she’s moved on. Yet, as they argue over party details, Meg and Peter’s bond deepens. Will they fall in love this Christmas?

A female army officer turns to a friend turned lover for protection in this romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.

“A richly told tale of strange magic, dark treachery, and conflicting loyalties, set in a well realized world.”—Robin Hobb, author of Dragon KeeperAn award-winning poet and acclaimed author of Young Adult fiction, Helen Lowe now brings us The Heir of Night—the first book in her four-volume Wall of Night series, a brilliant new epic fantasy saga of war, prophecy, betrayal, history, and destiny. A thrilling excursion into a richly imagined realm of strife and sacrifice, where the fate of a dangerously divided world rests in the hands of one young woman, The Heir of Night is a fantasy classic in the making, sure to stand alongside the much beloved works of J.R.R. Tolkien, Robin McKinley, and Guy Gavriel Kay.

For a man on the run and a woman with amnesia, their only shot at staying alive might be a second chance at love in this action-packed romantic thriller.

“Readers of early Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris . . . will enjoy this paranormal romantic thriller” featuring a couple bonded by powerful gifts (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

A woman turns the tables on an alpha male billionaire in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.

SOME NIGHTMARES NEVER END. For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher than the dreams. They're just trying to carve out a little (secret) time together, but no such luck. Disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High, yet nobody's talking. When Janie taps into a classmate's violent nightmares, the case finally breaks open -- but nothing goes as planned. Not even close. Janie's in way over her head, and Cabe's shocking behavior has grave consequences for them both. Worse yet, Janie learns the truth about herself and her ability -- and it's bleak. Seriously, brutally bleak. Not only is her fate as a dream catcher sealed, but what's to come is way darker than she'd feared....

A flirtatious young lady meets the ultimate challenge in her strict new guardian in the New York Times–bestselling author’s charming Regency romance.

In this “lighthearted Regency romp,” a determined matchmaker has her hands full (Publishers Weekly) . . .

A young maiden tests the patience of an English lord in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries.