2002 Releases by SFA-RWA Authors

 

	December 2002 Releases
	Carolyn Jewel Lord Ruin, Dorchester, ISBN 0-8439-5135-4 The Duke of Cynssyr doesnt believe in love. He plans to marry for beauty. Then, a night of unforgettable passion leaves him a changed mana man tied to a bespectacled spinster. Anne Sinclair challenges his most dearly held beliefs about the sort of man he is and the man he can become. Ruined for any other, the notorious rake has but one choice: to court his wife. To win her confidence, however, nothing less than his love would do. All Anne Sinclair wants is to protect her sister from the infamous Lord Ruin. She never expected to sacrifice her own virtue. Forced to give the rogue her hand in marriage, she vows never to relinquish her heart. But Ruan worships her body and values her intelligence, making Anne long to succumb to the ultimate temptation: falling for her husband. Review This Book!
	November 2002 Releases
	Debra Lee Brown On Thin Ice, Silhouette Intimate Moments, ISBN 0-373-27258-8 The Alaskan tundraa land whose pristine beauty was overshadowed by the darkness of winter, the danger of corruption. Her career hung in the balance, her life was on the line, and after one reckless moment in a stranger's embrace, Lauren Fotheringay's heart was, too. He was a tribal cop working undercover as an oil-rig roughneck to catch a corporate thief and win back his FBI job. But Seth Adams hadn't counted on murder. Hadnt been prepared to for his prime suspect. Instinct told him the beautiful geologist was innocent, a mere pawn in a deadly plan. And as the danger around them escalated, the passion between them intensified as they raced against time to survive. Review This Book!
	Susan Edwards White Dusk, Dorchester, ISBN 0-8439-5094-3 A dark night was coming, but Swift Foot was prepared. A winter of discontent had sent him on a vision quest, and hed returned ready to be chief. Where his father had brought shame upon their family by choosing love over duty, Swift Foot would act more wisely. He would lead his people through the troubles aheadand, to do so, he would marry for all the right reasons. Small Bird was the perfect choice, especially as Swift Foot had saved her life years before. Their future had been decided by their past. But for their people to survive the coming darkness, the two would have to win each others hearts. On the sleeping mat wrapped in furs, on riverbank or dusty plain, passion must somehow blaze to life between the half-breed chieftain and his new wife ... and they had to start the fire soon, for dusk had already fallen. Review This Book!
	Susan Krinard The Forest Lord, Berkley, ISBN 0-425-18686-5 Hern is a Lord of the Fane, a race ancient before the coming of Man. For a thousand years he has guarded his forest realm on the Lakeland estate of Hartsmere. He longs to return to the Blessed Land of his own people, but he must bring with him a half-mortal heir, whose humanity will strengthen the weakened blood of the Fane. He chooses Lady Eden Fleming to bear his child and free him from the bonds of earth. But when she discovers his inhuman identity, she flees, carrying their unborn child within her. Many years later, Lady Eden, once a diamond of the ton, is a debt-ridden widow with memories of one brilliant night of love. But she discovers that the child of that forbidden union, long believed dead, still lives. Eden's joyful reunion with her son at Hartsmere is complicated by the proud and insolent servant, Hartley Shaw. He and her son share mysterious gifts that intrigue and frighten her. Who is Hartley Shaw, why has he come to Hartsmereand how can she be falling in love with him? Review This Book!
	Allison Lane Kindred Spirits, Signet Regency, ISBN 0451207432 Colonel Jack Caldwell lives for honor, so disgracing himself at Waterloo rocks him to the core. Only his new neighbor, Marianne Barnett, might pull him out of his self-recrimination. He remembers her well, for he rescued her from a French mob twelve years ago. Now she's in trouble again. Her uncle has fallen on hard times and needs her inheritance to save himself. He's always considered her mad, he has no qualms about locking her in an asylum so he can take charge of her fortune. Only Jack can save her, but can she save him in return? Review This Book!
	B.J. McCall Icy Hot, Elloras Cave (http://www.ellorascave.com/) Lord Chancellor Aaxis Thrane wants peace, an end to the war raging between his home planet of Sark and the ice world of Glacid, and he's willing to risk something far more difficult than a full-scale attack. He kidnaps Tayra, the Princess of Glacid, not to hold her for ransom, but to impregnate her and force peace through a political marriage. He knows Tayra is entering her annual fertile cycle, the blessed time when she is at her sexual zenith. After months away from home and his harem, Aaxis is ready for a new kind of war. Knowing conception is impossible without orgasm, Aaxis must convince his enemy to accept both his plan and his seed. Without a child to unite their worlds, a sustained peace is unlikely. Although she has never met Aaxis, Tayra has studied her enemy well and has fallen in love with the virile warriorshe gambles for the one thing Aaxis has never relinquished: his heart. Aaxis can best any warrior in the solar system, but is he ready for the challenge of a woman who demands forever?
October 2002 Releases
	Catherine Burr Silicon Secrets, Gardenia Press, ISBN 0-9722349-1-8 Silicon Secrets tells the tale of what happens when destiny brings together two lost souls, each searching for freedom and love, until their secrets threaten to tear them apart. Lucky leaves Europe and comes to America in search of freedom from a haunted past and a chance at a new life. He journeys west, to California, and a valley they call Silicon. Hungry for success and riches, his only goal is to become the next software king. His plans take a detour when he meets Heather, a beautiful, beach-loving, free-spirited artist. Hed sell his soul to get what he wants, but she wants nothing except the one thing she cant have. The line between his pursuit of success and romance is crossed when J.J., a seductress executive, enters his life. Lucky will stop at nothing to get what he wants, but will his secrets cost him more than he ever imagined? Review This Book!
	Susan Grant Contact, Dorchester, ISBN 0-505-52499-6 He was tall, dark and ... alien. From the winner of the 2002 Daphne du Maurier award for romantic suspense comes a new tale of intrigue and passion where an airline pilot on a trans-Pacific flight finds her 747 hijacked by a UFO and a mysterious member of their crew the only one she can trust. Of Susans breakout book, the critics say, Grounded in the gritty reality brought about by 9/11  and the achingly familiar territory of the human heart. [A] plot that is fluid and cinematic in its pacing will have readers begging for more. Review This Book!
	Cathy Yardley Guilty Pleasures, Harlequin Blaze, ISBN 0373790635 If you can take the heat, get into the kitchen... Mari Salazar risked everything to create her restaurant, Guilty Pleasures, and she's willing to risk everything again just to save it. Nick Avery is a super-sexy chef looking for a second chance after his four-star reputation is ruined by a rival. Pretty soon they find the most deliciously tempting dishes aren't on the menu ... Review This Book!
September 2002 Releases
	Debra Lee Brown A Rogues Heart, Harlequin Historical, ISBN 0-373-29225-2 Conall Mackintosh had an eye for the ladies and a heart for wandering. But when his laird set before him a taskstrike a trade bargain with Clan Dunbarthe roguish adventurer couldnt say nay, to his brother or the reward hed receive for a job well done. On the shores of Loch Drurie Conall came face to face with Dunbars Lairda sassy wench with wild red hair and skirts rucked up to her knees. Mairi Dunbar had cared well for her people after her fathers death. She was no simpering fool who couldnt make a treaty with Clan Mackintosh. Conall couldnt decided whether to strangle the beautiful lass or kiss her. Once eager to be on his way, Conall now found that one look into Mairis eyes had heated his blood and stirred his heart in ways that no one else ever had. Review This Book!
	Brenda Novak A Baby of Her Own, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN 0-373-71083-6 Delaney Lawson knows what its like to feel indebted. Orphaned at the age of six, she was raised by Aunt Millie and Uncle Ralph, with a little help from the small Idaho community of Dundee where they live, and feels as though she must repay them for their love and generosity by being the good girl. But her best friend and housemate is marrying and moving away and, at thirty, shes beginning to feel the constraints of her staid life. She longs to break the mold, to reach out and take what she wants before its too late. Only what she wants is a baby. And she cant make a baby on her own! Conner Armstrong has hit rock bottom and is finally trying to pull his life together. The grandson of a multi-millionaire rancher/businessman, hes come to Dundee, Idaho to prove himself at last. But when the only scandal to hit the small town in years revolves directly around him, threatening everything hes trying to dothreatening his whole futurehes determined to make Delaney Lawson pay for tricking him. Except the woman hed rather think of as cold and calculating is actually as warm-hearted as she is attractive. And no matter how hard he tries, he cant forget that one night in Boise! Review This Book!
	August 2002 Releases
	Melissa McClone In Deep Waters, Silhouette Romance #1608, ISBN 0-373-19608-3 Long ago and far away ... there was a world filled with light and laughter and love. But quakes buried the land deep below the sea. Slowly the people adapted to their new world. But a civil war broke out, forcing the king of Pacifica to send his four children far away, each with a guardian and a piece of the royal seal. Twenty-five years later, it was time for the siblings to be reunited- and reclaim what was lost. Natural beauty Kayla Waterton had always avoided the sea-she'd sensed its secrets ... and its danger. But a chance-of-a-lifetime search expedition for a sunken ship could lead to answers about her mysterious past ... and passion in the arms of modern-day pirate Captain Ben Mendoza Review This Book!
	Carol Lynn Stewart Words of the Witches: Short Fiction by Modern-Day Witches and Their Friends, Berkley, 0-425-18497-8 Good witches. Magical powers. Bubbling cauldrons and moonlight rituals. Most people think these exist only in fairy tales and fantasies. Most people are wrong. Welcome to the world of witches. Here, collected for the first time, are new works of short fiction by modern-day witches and their friends. These contemporary tales will both entertain and illuminate the reader about the reality of witchcraft and what modern magick truly entails. From stories inspired by today's headlines to eye-opening glimpses of little-known aspects of the craft, from traditional Wiccan practitioners to neophyte witches just finding their path, Words of the Witches captures the breadth and variety of modern witchcraft and the everyday women and men who practice it. Including spells, poetry, and bits of Wiccan wisdom gleaned through the centuries, these fictional stories lift the veil of secrecy, superstitions, and misunderstanding about witches. Review This Book!
	Diana Dempsey Falling Star, NAL Onyx, ISBN 0-451-41035-1 Natalie Daniels has had better days. Her husband just dumped her. Her boss is scheming to replace her, and her young protegee is moving in for the kill. If that isn't bad enough, she's become hopelessly attracted to her agent-who's about to propose to another woman. In Los Angeles, a city known for its shifting loyalties and shaky foundation, Natalie's finding it hard to keep her balance. Especially in the ultracompetitive world of TV news. Especially when you can't tell a friend from a lover or a lover from an enemy. But kiss by kiss, betrayal by betrayal, Natalie is learning who's who. And she's about to teach everyone around her a few lessons in life and love, success and revenge--even if it takes all her courage to do it. Review This Book!
	Amanda Scott Hidden Heiress (The Secret Clan), Warner, ISBN 0-446-61032-1 Once, long ago in the Scottish Borders, two sisters were stolen away by a cruel laird. But before they were taken they received a secret sign from their mother, a constant reminder of their true birth, of their kinship with the Secret Clan  She is called Elspeth, a bonny lass whose dusty servant's rags conceal her well-born status. She recalls nothing of her past-or of the coveted Dunsithe treasure that is her birthright. From her lonely room in Farnsworth Tower, she dreams of a mist-shrouded forest and yearns for the miracle that will free her from a life of drudgery. In the guise of an English nobleman, Sir Patrick MacRae risks his life for his fellow Scotsmen. With danger at his heels, he finds refuge at a border estate where he meets an intriguing young woman who, like him, is not what she seems. Now Patrick must earn Elspeth's trust even as his enemies seek to unmask him. For only together can they protect his mission  and uncover her true identity in time to save their love.
	June 2002 Releases
	Lynna Banning The Courtship, Harlequin Historical, ISBN 0-373-29213-9 Temporarily displaced southern belle Jane Charlotte Davis is desperate to make enough money to return home. So when town banker Rydell Wilder, a Northerner through and through, offers her a loan to start her own dressmaking business, she jumps at the chance. Even though the man is too handsome- and too interested in her-for her peace of mind.... Once, Rydell Wilder was the new, poor boy in town. Now he has the wealth and the means to get whatever he wants. And what he wants more than anything is Jane. But does he have a prayer of turning their business deal into a marriage contract? Review This Book!
	Mary Ann Mitchell Cathedral of Vampires, Leisure, ISBN 0-8439-5023-4 They live among us, unnoticed. They amuse themselves with our suffering. They survive on our blood. They are vampires. Among the most infamous and powerful of these creatures is the notorious Marquis de Sade, his perverse and unholy desires still unquenched after two centuries. But his offspring, vampires of his own making, have hungers and desires of their own, and one of the strongest is the need for revenge. From California to Paris, from underworld clubs to ruined cemeteries, an eternally young woman and her half-vampire companion will stop at nothing to find de Sade and put an end to the master vampire's reign. But as they will discover, there is more than one type of vampire  and killing any of them is never easy. Review This Book!
	Cathy Yardley L.A. Woman, Red Dress Ink, ISBN 0373250169 Ever moved to a city you didn't know, for a guy who wasn't worth it ... all because you thought you were in love? Sarah Walker has. She's just moved to L.A. and changed her whole life in anticipation of cohabitation with her fianci, Benjamin. But he stalls, again. Pushed to the limit, the stability- seeking Sarah snaps and actually finds herself dumping him. Now she's in free fall: no fianci, no job. No idea what to do next. According to her new roommate Martika, Sarah is now in the perfect place to start life in L.A. Before she knows it, Sarah becomes Martika's project, getting pulled headlong into a crazy, chaotic world of nightclubs and day jobs, where the only constant is change. Sarah's about to discover that "single" isn't a dirty word. Not that she'll be staying single for long Review This Book!
	May 2002 Releases
	Susan Edwards White Dawn, Dorchester, ISBN 0843949953 Emily Ambrose had her share of dark days. Her birth father abandoned her in the wilds of the Dakota Territory, and Indians slaughtered her adoptive missionary parents. Of that had come some good, though; through her rescuer, she'd discovered passion. Yet he, too, was destined to leave. After one summer of bliss, Swift Foot was gone, and Emily found herself in the care of a trapper. She was no longer looking for love. That had come and gone, and now Emily was seeking safety. Big John Cartier promised it. But the handsome mountain man also pledged something else. He vowed a steady devotion, a desire to vanquish all the dangers yet to come. In his arms, Emily began to understand: The hot sparks of a season's passion flare bright, but they fade. It is the unquenchable flame of true love that lights one's life. And with that knowledge came a surety that tomorrow would be brighter than any day she'd ever known. Review This Book!
	Brenda Novak Shooting the Moon, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN 0-373-71058-5 Harley Nelson is the last man on earth Lauren Worthington wants to find on her doorstep. Not only did he get her older sister Audra pregnant in high school, he abandoned her and left town, never to be heard from again. Until now. It's ten years later and things have changed. Audra was killed in a drunk driving accident six months earlier and, along with the support of her parents, the single Lauren is raising her nephew. Brandon no longer has a mother, but Lauren's the one who's mostly cared for him, anyway. Audra was never the same after her affair with Harley. Addicted to drugs and alcohol, she went into a steady decline that ended with her death, and Lauren and her parents hold Harley responsible. But Harley has his own version of the story, and with her parents in Europe, Lauren is left to deal with the situation alone. As he presses her to let him know his son, she is forced to rely on her conscience and instincts. Only her instincts are guiding her far from everything she and her family have always believed. They prompt her to trust Harley, to give him another chance to be a good father to Brandon -and to risk everything she's ever known for everything she's ever wanted. Review This Book!
	Carol Grace A Princess in Waiting, Silhouette Romance, ISBN 0-373-19588-5 From the desk of Luc Dumont, head of security, St. Michel, May 2002: Day 47. I am this close to discovering the identity of the missing heir to the St. Michel throne! In the meantime, I've noticed the growing affection between the oldest de Bergeron daughter, Lise, and her ex-husband's brother, the dashing Charles Rodin. Word has it that Charles is trying to right his evil sibling's wrong by marrying the pregnant beauty  but this is no ordinary marriage of convenience, as Charles has had unrequited feelings for Lise since the day she joined his blue-blooded family. Question is, once he's proven his devotion to her baby, will she then be willing to give him her heart? Review This Book!
	April 2002 Releases
	Allison Lane The Purloined Papers, Signet Regency, ISBN 0451206045 Part 3 of the Seabrook Trilogy (Part 1: The Notorious Widow; Part 2: The Rake and the Wallflower). When Captain Andrew Seabrook returns home after Waterloo, he recognizes his sister's companion as the woman he wronged eleven years ago. Now danger threatens her and her family as a villain seeks to recover papers that can send him to the gibbet. Can Chloe and Andrew find him before it is too late? Review This Book!
	March 2002 Releases
	Barbara Freethy Love Will Find A Way, Avon, ISBN 0380815559 She was untouchable ... his business partner's wife. Beautiful Rachel Tanner was everything that Dylan Prescott longed for in a woman-all lush curves and unconscious sensuality. But he had too much honor to even think about tempting her away from the man she loved. Dylan has always known he should stay away from this bewitching woman, but now, her marriage over, she has turned to him with questions only he can answer. As he takes her in his arms, he realizes that she is no longer forbidden ... but will their love find a way to survive once he tells her the truth? Review This Book!
	Danielle Girard Chasing Darkness, Onyx, 0-451-41023-8 A tough special agent with the Department of Justice, and a dedicated single mother to her orphaned nephews, Sam Case is unbreakable. Until two women, both from the shadows of Sam's past, are discovered strangled. For Sam, the most unnerving detail is the eucalyptus branch tucked behind the victims' ears-the signature of a notorious serial murderer already convicted and executed for his crimes. To detective Nick Thomas, the only link to the copycat killings is Sam herself. And when she becomes the target of threats-each one more menacing than the last-his feelings for her just might jeopardize the case. But to understand the killer's twisted motive is to explore Sam's past-and a crime she's spent a lifetime trying to bury... Review This Book!
	Susan Grant "The Day Her Heart Stood Still", novella in A Mother's Way, Dorchester, ISBN 0505524716 Was it the king who commanded Lord Jonathan to wed, or was it the diabolical scheme of his marriage-minded mama? v After escaping her convent schooling, Miss Evelina Johnson wanted to sow her wild oats. Mrs. Johnson was planting different ideas. v Andie never expected the man of her dreams to fall from the sky-but when he did, her mother would make sure the earth moved! v Jennifer Martin always wanted to marry the man she loved, but her mom knew the only ones worth having were superheroes. Um, doesn't she? Well, those things Mom doesn't know, she can learn. Right? And whether you're a medieval lord or marketing liaison, whether you're from Bath or Betelgeuse, it never hurts to have some help with your love life. Come see why a little meddling can be a wonderful thing-and why every day should be ... Mother's Day. Review This Book!
	February 2002 Releases
	Malia Martin Pride and Prudence, Avon, ISBN 0380815184 The heroic exploits of dashing Captain James Ashley have made him an idol in the eyes of an adoring public. But in London's salons, the society ladies whisper that "The Most Delectable Man in England" is good for one thing. The proud adventurer wants respectability, not a reputation for excellence in battle and bed. But one obstacle stands in his way: the exquisitely distracting vixen, Lady Prudence Farnsworth. The lovely, tempestuous widow's fierce independence stirs the conqueror in him, and her searing sensuality makes him ache to taste the fire of her kiss. Rumor has this tempting woman of dark mystery linked to Captain Ashley's despised enemy, so even one ecstasy-filled evening together would be perilous. But when two equally passionate souls come together, no amount of pride or willful prudence can keep them apart. Review This Book!
	Susan Swift The Ranger and the Rescue, Silhouette Romance, ISBN 0373195745 Lori Perkins has fled her abusive husband, buried herself in an obscure town in the New Mexico desert, and taken a new identity. As Serenity Clare, she's created a small business reading tarot fortunes and stringing crystal necklaces. At last, she's found a measure of peace in her life. All is well until a no-name, sexy stranger appears at her door... Review This Book!
	January 2002 Releases
	Debra Lee Brown Gold Rush Bride, Harlequin Historicals, ISBN 0373291949 Marriage to a rough-hewn stranger wasnt part of her plan. Yet here Kate Dennington was, inconveniently married to closemouthed fur trapper Will Crockettsimply to secure her inheritance. She couldnt wait to get home to Irelandso why did any glimpse of her husband tell her that home is where the heart is? He was a trapper, not a storekeeper. How he got tangled up with Kate Dennington and her troubles, Will Crockett couldnt fathom. True, the fire in Kates eyes made him yearn for home and hearthbut he was an adventurer, not a family man. Review This Book!
	Candice Hern The Bride Sale, Avon Books, ISBN 0-380-80901-X Verity Osborne was a young woman who had allowed others to direct her life, but now faced a situation so shocking she must find the strength to fight for her safety, her sanity, her virtue . . . and to fight against a dangerous attraction. They called him Lord Heartless. He preferred a vile and fearful reputation rather than have the shameful truth revealed . . . until the healing power of love changed his life. Review This Book!
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