Liz Maverick Card Sharks, Warner Forever, NAL Trade, ISBN 045121675X
Where are all the good men? Marianne and her best friend, Bijoux, are dying to know. Turns
out they've been holed up around card tables, playing Texas Hold 'Em. So Marianne and
Bijoux decide it's time to up the ante and get in on the action. But they never imagined that
Marianne would have a seriously talented poker player lurking inside her. And everyone
knows what they say about lucky in cards …
Amanda Scott Prince of Danger, ISBN 0-446-61668-0
Lady Isobel Macleod believes marriage is a prison and husbands just irritating encumbrances
until she rescues Sir Michael St. Clair, Master of Rosslyn Castle, from a vicious attack.
Pursued by relentless enemies determined to seize a lost treasure their ruthless leader
believes rightfully belongs to the Roman Church, Isobel and Michael must first discover
whether the treasure exists, then find it and protect it from the villains who seek it. And, naturally,
in the course of their adventures, Isobel faces a new danger—surrendering her heart
and her freedom to the fearless, tender, and very determined Sir Michael.
Cathy Yardley Surf Girl School, Harlequin Signature Select, ISBN 0-373-83667-8
How to surf like a pro 101:
1. find surfboard, beach and hot instructor
2. learn to surf (six weeks should do it)
3. avoid imagining surf instructor without a wet suit
4. relax, and become one with the beach
5. return to work as ultradriven ad exec … and surf queen extraordinaire
Allison Robbins needs to relax. Sure, she's a little career-driven—what girl isn't? But then
the little knot in her stomach turns into full-blown panic attacks, and under doctor's orders
Allison has to find a nice, physical hobby. Like any good California girl, she decides to take
up surfing. She's even commandeered the services of surf instructor Sean Gilroy—just the
guy to teach Allison's uptight self how to chill. But aside from being unsettlingly cute in a
wet suit, Sean lives the typical surfer lifestyle—casual, laid-back and entirely certain that
things will take care of themselves … the polar opposite of Allison's world of stress, coffee
and more stress. If only she didn't have to go back to work. Ever.
November 2005 Releases
Bella Andre Take Me, Pocket Books, ISBN 1416509577
An appetite for sensual pleasures must never be denied ... Lily Ellis has curves—soft, beautiful curves. The
kind of voluptuous body she fears Travis Carson, the man she’s always loved from afar, would never crave.
But Lily is about to be proven wrong. Her adventure begins when the demure San Francisco interior decorator
agrees to model a plus-size dress for her fashion designer sister. Watching this sensual beauty move down
the runway, Travis can’t believe it’s the same Lily he’s always known—and always rejected. In a whirlwind
of electric attraction, Lily is soon moaning Travis’s name in his bed, not just in her wild fantasies. But Lily is
all too aware that she’s nothing like his past lovers. Determined to beat Travis at his own game by guarding
her true feelings, Lily partners with him on a business deal that takes them all the way to Italy. In the seductive
warmth of the Tuscan sun, Lily plays a game of desire with the hot-blooded Travis. Will she be burned
by an all-consuming ecstasy or will Travis open his heart to the sexy, exciting, and lasting love she has to
offer?
Barbara Freethy Don’t Say a Word, Signet, ISBN 0451216768
Everything she’s been told about her past is a lie ... Julie De Marco is planning a perfect San Francisco wedding
when she comes face-to-face with a famous photograph, the startling image of a little girl behind the iron
gate of a foreign orphanage—a girl who looks exactly like her. But Julia isn’t an orphan. She isn’t adopted.
And she’s never been out of the country. She knows who she is—or does she? Haunted by uncertainty, Julia
sets off on a dangerous search for her true identity—her only clues a swan necklace and an old Russian doll,
her only ally daring, sexy photographer Alex Manning. Suddenly nothing is as it seems. The people Julia
loved and trusted become suspicious strangers. The relationships she believed in—with her mother, her sister,
and her fiance—are shaken by new revelations. The only person she can trust is Alex, but he has secrets of
his own. Each step brings her closer to a mysterious past that began a world away—a past that still has the
power to threaten her life ... and change her future forever.
Alice Gaines The Siren’s Surrender, Telesians II, ISBN 978-1-59596-231-7
Lara NaeRutha knows what men are good for: raising children and satisfying women in bed. Tom McQuade is
no woman’s plaything, but he does have one weapon on his side that Lara can’t conquer: her own body. Will
Lara risk her dreams and her very life to resist the insolent Earther? Or, will she make a siren’s ultimate surrender?
Patricia Simpson The Dark Horse, Tor, ISBN 0765353245
Danger creates strange bedfellows ... A fiesty cryptologist—gifted with extra sensory perception—searches for
the legendary Fountain of Youth. She is guided into the wilderness by a tall, dark, and very mysterious cowboy
who won’t allow anyone to get close to him—especially someone with hands like Claire’s. Sparks fly immediately,
but neither Claire nor Jack can give in to the compelling connection they both feel. Both possess a secret
they can’t share with another living soul. Both have spent their lives unwilling to trust, unable to give their
hearts to anyone. When an ancient evil threatens their very survival, Jack and Claire find themselves on the
same team, not only fighting their inner demons, but battling a very real outer demon as well.
October 2005 Releases
Lynna Banning The Ranger and the Redhead, Harlequin Historicals, ISBN 0-373-29373-9
Kidnapped by Indians, Charlotte Greenfield thinks her life is over. Yet when a Texas Ranger
comes to her rescue, she soon discovers it has only just begun! Rugged Will Bondurant sees
her not as a buttoned-up preacher's daughter, but as a vibrant woman with a passion for
adventure—and for him.
Rae Monet "Luck of the Draw" in A Faerie Tale, Liquid Silver Books, ISBN
Nortia Lucraxious has a problem that she can't solve by simple Faerie Magic. Banned to
Earthatopia, Nortia must find true love and marriage with the only power she has: luck.
Brice Ranger runs Ranger's Palace with a firm hand. His casino is in the business of making
money. That is, until he meets Nortia. Her luscious pink aura sets him on a path to distraction
he can't seem to arrest. But is Nortia robbing him blind or stealing his heart?
Jennifer Skully Fool's Gold, HQN, ISBN 0-373-77081-2
Bad Idea #1—Coming to Goldstone, Nevada, for vacation
Bad Idea #2—Not getting out when he had the chance
People came to Goldstone to forget—and be forgotten. Sounded good to Sheriff Tyler
Braxton. He needed to get his mind off his past. But when he's wrangled into investigating
his brother-in-law's suspected affair with infamous local author, Simone Chandler, it's his
present that gets complicated. Especially when his brother-in-law turns up murdered! Simone
writes internet erotica. That doesn't make her a homewrecker, or a murderer. But what on
earth is she doing in Goldstone? As he delves neck-deep into the secrets of the small town
and finds himself falling hard for Simone, Sheriff Braxton is beginning to wonder. Has he
stumbled upon the perfect little town and the woman of his dreams ... or is it all nothing
more than fool's gold?
September 2005 Releases
Shannon Hollis Sex & Sensibility, Harlequin Blaze, ISBN 0-373-79207-7
Will what she sees be what he gets?
Few people take Tessa Nichols seriously. Sure, she has visions and uses tarot cards to make a
lot of her decisions, but so far they haven't steered her wrong. When she has a vision of a
young woman tied to a bed, Tessa’s not sure what to think … until she finds out the girl is
missing. Sensible former cop Griffin Knox has never been one for psychics. Cold, hard facts
are what he relies on. And working with Tessa is the furthest thing from normal. He doesn't
want to believe what she's telling him, but when she describes every spicy, red-hot vision she
has to him, separating fantasy from reality becomes harder and harder. But who said sex and
sensibility couldn't get along?
Brenda Novak Big Girls Don’t Cry, 20th-anniversary Supperromance, ISBN 0-373-71296-0
Sometimes a "perfect" life isn't always what it seems … Thanks to a sudden devastating revelation,
Rena (Reenie) Holbrook's once perfect marriage is over. Her "perfect" husband lives
down the street. Her "perfect" children are missing having their father as part of the family.
Her "perfect" house has been sold. Even her dog acts like he's lost. Although she's always
been on top, always been the one to show others how things should be done—now she's
reeling and she doesn't know what to do about it. She decides that the first step to recovering
from her ordeal is to find work. She needs the money and the distraction. So she's thrilled
when she lands a job at Dundee High teaching American History—until the man who triggered
the unraveling of her marriage accepts a temporary position teaching science in the
room right next to her. Then she's tempted to quit. She doesn't want to see him or his sister.
They don't belong in "her" town. But a friendship with the most unlikely woman leads to a
relationship with the most unlikely man …
Josie Brown True Hollywood Lies, Avon trade, ISBN 0060815876
Here are the three most common lies women hear in Hollywood: "You're the most beautiful
woman I've ever seen." "I'd like to put you in my next movie." "I think I'm falling in love
with you." If anyone has heard it all, it's Hannah. As the daughter of celebrated actor Leo
Fairchild, she can easily recite the bald-faced lies you'll hear out of the mouth of almost any
A-list leading man. When Leo has a fatal heart attack while making love to a nineteen-year old
starlet, Hannah's world goes out of orbit. Not only has Leo's conniving fourth wife
frozen her trust fund, but the grieving widow has also been having an affair with Hannah's
indie-producer boyfriend! Faced with a credit card bill that rivals the national debt, Hannah
is forced to put her one passion—astronomy—on hold while she takes the job of personal
assistant to international hottie Louis Trollope. Louis is just as egotistical—and yes, irresistible—as her father
had been. Which is why she’s determined to keep him—and his supermodel
girlfriend, bad-boy entourage, and oversexed agent—at arm's length. Besides, she's
falling in love with his best friend, screenwriter Mick Bradshaw. But Louis loves a challenge.
And he's decided that convincing Hannah that he loves her is the role of a lifetime.
August 2005 Releases
Shelley Bates Pocketful of Pearls, Warner Faith, ISBN 0-446-69491-6
Dinah Traynell is trapped in a life that is not her own. Raised in a toxic church, Dinah has been forced to surrender
mentally and physically to her sociopathic pastor's every demand for her entire 24 years. Though she
dreams of escape, this is the only world she's ever known and so she stays. But when Dr. Matthew Nicholas—stranded, penniless, and unwilling to return home—appears on Dinah’s doorstep in the dark of night, Dinah
glimpses the light of a different day. Matthew is immediately drawn to Dinah and is thankful for the opportunity
to work on her family's ranch. Watching her struggle with the realization that the faith she was raised
with is flawed, he's soon torn between his desire to help her and the fear of getting too involved. Then, suddenly,
the unexpected lands on their doorstep: an abandoned baby. Now two lost souls must learn to open up
and trust each other for the sake of this child … and for their own chances at a real future.
Doreen DeSalvo The Prendarian Chronicles, Loose Id, (print only) ISBN 1-59632-127-X
Humanity on the brink of extinction. A conquering species with a passion for peace.
Two love affairs that will change both societies. Forever.
"For the Love of Rigah"—Rigah, the most powerful woman on the world of Prendara, purchases a handsome
Earther slave to serve as her consort. He will pleasure her in every way imaginable—or die. Jason
refuses to accept his slavery and his life as Rigah’s whore. But he can't fight the passion she calls from him
… or the need for much more than she may be willing to give.
"For the Heart of Daria"—A human who's lived under alien domination for her entire life, Daria vows to rid
Earth of the evil invaders no matter what the cost—even if it means seducing a powerful alien sympathizer.
But Gray isn't the monster she wants him to be. He saves her life, and despite
her prejudices that threaten his own critical mission, he'll do whatever it
takes to win her heart.
Jasmine Haynes with Susan Johnson Twin Peaks, Berkley, ISBN 0425203034
Now these two hot authors come together in this sensational trio of stories that exquisitely explore the erotic
adventures of twins—desires that cross the boundaries of the flesh and the imagination. Fantasy comes daringly
to life in this unique collection.
"Chantilly's Lace" in The Zodiac Series: Leo, Liquid Silver Books
Scott Chase assumed the boring annual Apparel Conference in New York would be just another routine
event. Meeting Scott's eyes in the bar, Chandra decides to test her powers of seduction. One glorious
night is all she offers. Once it’s over, she disappears. Trying to forget the mystery woman who
haunts him, Scott decides to eliminate the competition by purchasing it. After expanding their line
without enough capital, Chantilly's Lace, is ripe for a takeover. At the negotiation meeting with the
owner, Scott is shocked when he comes face to face with his dream lover. Now Scott takes on the
most daunting task of his life—to convince Chandra that a multi-millionaire and successful businessman
wants her, not only in the business but also in his life.
July 2005 Releases
Rachelle Chase &Out of Control" in Secrets, Vol. 13, Red Sage Publishing, ISBN 0-9754516-3-4
Astrid Thomas's world revolves around her business, Eventures, which is why she’s hoping to pick up
wealthy Erik Santos as a new client. Only Erik is hoping to pick up something entirely different: A weekend
trophy wife. Will Astrid give in to seductive pull of Erik’s proposition and do something she’s never done
before—be Out of Control for 48 hours? “Out of Control is a story full of seductive adventure.… The love
scenes are vivid and leave nothing to the imagination. Rachelle Chase has done an outstanding job creating
characters that mesmerize the reader and leave them wanting more.” —Romance Junkies
Alice Gaines Agency of Extraordinary Mates: “Sea God's Pleasure”, novella from Changeling Press, ISBN 1-59596-192-5
When Sylvia VanSant finds that the central piece of her art exhibition—Pre-Raphaelite painting called The Sea God’s Pleasure—has sprouted a
phallus, the discovery is the beginning of an adventure that takes her to
Bermuda Triangle and fulfillment of her every fantasy. Will she return
her normal daily grind—or accept eternal life as the Sea God’s mate?
Liz Maverick Crimson City, Dorchester, ISBN 0505526220
Once, this was the City of Angels. The angels are no longer in charge. From the extravagant appetites of the
vampire world above, to the gritty defiance of the werewolves below, the specter of darkness lives around
every corner, the hope of paradise in every heart. All walk freely with humans in a tentative peace, but to live
in Los Angeles is to balance on the edge of a knife. One woman knows better than most that death lurks here
in nights of bliss or hails of UV bullets. She’s about to be tested, to taste true thirst. She’s about to regain the
power she’s long been denied. And Fleur Dumont is about to meet the one man who may understand her: a
tormented protector who’s lost his way and all he loved. Theirs is one tale of many. This is Crimson City,
where desire meets danger and more than just the stars come out at night.
Brenda Novak Every Waking Moment, HQN, ISBN 0-373-77045-6
Emma Wright has finally escaped the dangerous man who’s dominated her life for the past six years. She’s
taken her five-year-old son, Max, and fled across the country, seeking freedom, safety, a fresh start. But Max’s
father is no fool. And he isn’t willing to give them up so easily. Preston Holman trusted the wrong person
when he called his good friend, Dr. Vince Wendell, to his house to treat his sick little boy. When Dallas died
only two days later, everyone, including his wife, believed it was a tragic act of fate. Only Preston was convinced
that Dallas's rapid decline stemmed from something far more sinister. Now he’s given up everything—his home, his wife, his past life—to pursue the man he believes killed his son. He’s after revenge, closure. But
the police won’t listen. And he knows it’s very likely that Wendell will strike again. When Preston meets
Emma, he doesn’t want anything to do with her or her problems. He’s carrying a gun he eventually plans to
use. And she has a boy who reminds him far too much of Dallas, which stirs up the old memories and the pain.
But she’s in desperate need of a ride, and he can’t leave her stranded. Fortunately, what we most resist is
sometimes the very thing we need….
June 2005 Releases
Susan Crosby Secrets of Paternity, Silhouette Desire, Behind Closed Doors miniseries, ISBN 0-373-76659-9
Almost two decades ago, James Paladin had agreed to be a sperm donor to his best friend’s wife. With three
conditions: (1) Caryn Brenley was not to know who really fathered her child; (2) James would stay away, not
making contact with his son; and (3) When the boy turned eighteen, all secrets would be revealed. That time
has come. Now a new widow has learned the staggering truth. Now a tough private investigator can finally
claim what is his. And now two lonely people have a sudden, startling attraction to battle.
Rae Monet Z’s Story, LiquidSilverBooks.com
Former FBI Agent Angel Farin has one purpose—revenge! Angel Farin, left for dead by the criminals she
was investigating, was taken out of her job before she was ready and now she’s wants to find the person
responsible for ending her career. Angel’s willing to step on anyone in her way ... including fugitive FBI
Agent Carl Zeik. FBI Agent Carl Zeik has one purpose—protecting Angel. He is assigned the most difficult
undercover job of his career—to protect the big boss’ daughter, Angel Farin, and find out who’s threatening her ... with or without her cooperation.
Reluctantly teamed, Zeik and Angel begin to unravel the mystery behind a bank robbery gone wrong.
Rae Monet “Lone Wolf One,” novella #4 in The Solarian Warrior Series, LiquidSilverBooks.com
The year is 2513. Growing fatigued with the Realm cargo runs and ready for a much needed rest, Solarian
Wolf Warrior Lenora Karom knew this last journey to Elnar was critical to the Realm. The first to join the
Solarian space program, Kabe Folker had been trapped on Elnar for over ten years. Joining the rebellion was
his only way to survive, his only hope. Sacrificing himself as the rebel leader for the cause was inevitable ...
being rescued by Lenora was not.
Brenda Novak Stranger in Town, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN 0-373-71278-2
Gabe Holbrook had it all. He was intelligent, handsome, talented, rich—one of the best quarterbacks
in the NFL. Now he’s come home to the small town where he was raised, but he’s a stranger to the
people who once knew him. A car accident changed his life, destroying in one second everything he’d
been or ever wanted to be. Folks think he’s bitter and withdrawn, a hermit living in a remote cabin; he
knows he’s just focused on recovering. But, thanks to Hannah Price, there are some things that can’t
be fixed ... Gabe isn’t the only one affected by the accident. Hannah was the other driver. She’s been
struggling to recover from that fateful night, too. Unlike Gabe, she sustained only minor injuries. But
she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to forgive herself for making a mistake with such far-reaching consequences.
Especially when Gabe becomes her son’s football coach, and she begins to fall in love with
the man she nearly destroyed ...
May 2005 Releases
Amanda Scott Lord of the Isles, Warner Forever, ISBN 0446614610
When formidable twin brothers set out to build an empire for their clan, they consider every detail except
one—the power of love to upset even the best-laid plans. Lady Cristina Macleod, eldest daughter of a
Highland chieftain, is in a dire situation. Her superstitious father insists that she marry before her sisters, and
he has forced her into a scheme: to trick Hector “the Ferocious” Maclean into taking her for his wife. Yet
Cristina wonders about the true reason she obeys. Is it because of duty to her father? Or her secret attraction
to Hector? In matters of war, he is as fearsome as the battle-axe that hardly ever leaves his side. But to
women, his face is temptation itself and his charm weaves a powerful spell. Now facing the wrath of her new
husband, Cristina refuses to bow to it, fueling his anger, stoking his passion. When an old enemy resurfaces
and a new threat emerges, Hector realizes he could very well lose his “wrong bride”… and vows to fight for
her with all his warrior heart.
Michaela August Glass Souls (House of the Rose, Book One), Awe-Struck eBooks, ISBN 1-58749-499-X
A besieged city, an emergency evacuation from the threat of anti-heretic Crusaders—it’s an ordinary day in
the life of the vampire Protectors of the House of the Rose. Except, this time, everything goes horribly wrong
... One Protector, wounded and broken in spirit in the ensuing massacre, spends decades searching desperately
for the reincarnations of his loved ones. But his Seer’s Eyes have been blinded, so he cannot recognize their
auras. He meets a Crusader in Egypt who might be his reincarnated wife. To be certain, he must taste the
young knight’s blood to read his past-life memories. However, this act uncovers a deadly secret that rocks the
foundations of his world ...
Susan Crosby Heart of the Raven, Silhouette Desire, Behind Closed Doors miniseries
He was like a raven. Dark, mysterious and untamable. Heath Raven had secluded himself away from the world
for years, but his self-imposed isolation had not stopped him from fathering a child. Desperate to locate the missing
newborn, he hired private investigator Cassie Miranda, a smart, sultry woman who fueled his long-denied
desires. Cassie tried to keep things between her and Heath strictly professional, but after she found his son she
couldn’t bear to leave their side. And soon they formed a unique family with a deeper connection neither had
believed possible. Yet just as she was getting to the heart of the raven, a startling truth was revealed, one that could
send Heath back to his cave ... and cause Cassie a crushing heartbreak.
Carol Grace Beauty and the Big Bad Wolf, “Fairy Tale Brides” Silhouette Romance, ISBN 0-373-19767-5
City girl Amelia Tucker is lured to the woodsy California community of Big Pine to care for her granny
after hip surgery. But her grandmother really only wants to set her up with Mr. Wolf, the reclusive hunk
next door. When an uptight career girl meets a big bad wolf, something has to give, and it’s not going to
be Granny who always gets what she wants.
April 2005 Releases
Susan Crosby Dangerous Curves, Behind Closed Doors miniseries, Silhouette Desire, ISBN 0-373-76647-5
Quinn’s rules were simple. Do the job. Stay out of danger. And never get personally involved with a client.
Hired to keep Claire Winston’s sister under surveillance, Quinn Gerard was stunned to find he was following
the wrong woman when he and Claire came face to face ... body to body. Knowing Claire would eventually
lead him to his quarry, the daring P.I. vowed to keep her close, but in doing so he risked more than he could
have imagined. For Claire’s loving nature—and passionate secrets—had shaken the unshakable Quinn to the
point where once his job ended, he didn’t know if he would ever be able to walk away. That was the thing
about rules ... they were made to be broken.
The Siren’s Challenge Alice Gaines, Changeling Press, ISBN 1-59596-162-3
He had a weapon too lethal to use. She had an ore-rich moon his government wanted. Two cultures clash in
space, using sex as a weapon of the heart. Which one will win the Siren’s Challenge?
Julie Anne Long To Love A Thief, Warner Forever, ISBN 0-446-61426-2
Lily Masters has a gift for picking pockets and telling stories—skills that come in handy for surviving
London’s slums. She’s proud of providing for herself and her lively young sister, and she’s never been caught.
Well, there’s always a first time. Gideon Cole is a brilliant barrister with an unfortunate weakness for clients
who can’t pay. His latest charitable misstep: buying the freedom of a daring, beautiful thief. To repay the debt,
Lily agrees to his proposition: pose as the object of his desire and help him snare a wealthy bride. All he has
to do is transform the impudent Lily into a diamond of the first water. But the education of Lily could cost
Gideon his carefully planned future. While she plays cards with his invalid uncle and her sister charms the
servants, the honorable Gideon is harboring less than honorable thoughts. For sweet, stubborn and sensual
Lily has a way of slipping past a gentleman’s defenses—especially when she’s stealing his heart!
Kate Moore Sexy Lexy, Dorchester, ISBN 0-505-52623-9
Working out the kinks … Muscles weren’t the only things fitness guru Lexy Clark stretched. In fleeing to
Drake’s Point, California, and buying an inn, she strained the truth. Her bestseller—Workout Sex, A Girl’s Guide
to Home Fitness—had been written for active women with busy lives. Its publicity campaign had led to Lexy’s
days being filled with men who wanted her to spend her fifteen minutes of fame in compromising positions.
Changing her name and moving to a remote little town seemed the best escape. Until she met Sam Worth. Lexy
couldn’t imagine a better partner for “home fitness”—and maybe more. Just thinking about him raised her resting
heart rate. But Sam was too smart to buy Lexy’s innkeeper disguise for long, and too familiar with fame’s
downside to become involved with a celebrity. She was willing to let him uncover everything about her—except
the truth. For when fame caught up with her, would Sam still want … Sexy Lexy?
March 2005 Releases
Pamela Britton Dangerous Curves, HQN Books, ISBN 0-373-77035-9
Special Agent Lea Blackwell is smart, savvy, and knows her way around a race car. Heading up a team to
investigate the murder of a NASCAR driver is right up her alley. The only problem is NASCAR star Blain
Sanders, the man who requested her. Blain is well-heeled, well connected, and drop-dead gorgeous—and he
knew Lea when she was a drag-racing tomboy with grease under her nails. But Lea has grown up since then,
in all the right places. And while catching the killer is her main objective, she’s not above making the man
who ignored her as a teenager squirm a little. Two people on a surefire collision course. But Lea and Blain are
about to discover that the sweetest victory does not always come from winning . . .
Karen Mercury The Hinterlands, Medallion Press, ISBN 1932815112
The year is 1896. In the vast network of the Niger Delta waterways, where palm oil and blood flow from the
hinterlands, the ancient Kingdom of Benin is under siege. Legendary trader Brendan Donivan battles to protect
his adopted homeland’s sacred civilization from the colonial expansion of the British while balancing his
commerce with the white man’s world. Brendan’s reality is fractured by the arrival of Elle Bowie. New York
anthropologist Elle Bowie is drawn to the Guinea Coast by a dream. Amazed to discover the domain she
came to dissect holds vast happiness and delights, she cannot reveal her true ambition. For against everything
her mind and heart has trained her for, she has it bad for the “Coast Gentleman.” Brendan cannot love a
woman who is in cahoots with the British. Elle cannot love any man. Central in the scheming of the Oil
Rivers’ citizens are the traitorous gnome Mateus, descended from Portuguese soldiers, the happy-go-lucky
Texan, Rip, who masquerades as Elle’s husband as long as it serves his purpose, and the majestic and brutal
General Ologboshere in command of thousands of warriors. As Brendan and Elle become mixed up in the
political intrigues of the steamy jungle, the British forces bear down relentlessly upon them. They face the
extinction of a way of life: trading hulks anchored in the rivers, advanced bronze artwork, colossal war
canoes, and the supremacy of the Oba, King of Benin, second in command to the gods. The Kingdom of Benin is the land of ritualistic human
sacrifice and juju religion. The lives and loves of many hang in the balance in ... The Hinterlands.
Rae Monet Gabe’s Prize, Liquid Silver Books
For SWAT Leader Gabe Blackhawk, bagging a fugitive is just another day on the job. Born of the Blackfoot
Confederacy, a son of the Piikani Plains Indian tribe, Gabe is at one with his ancestry. A warrior at heart, passionate
by nature and cool under pressure, Gabe has mastered all his demons. Nothing can shake his world ...
until he meets Special Agent Kally Voker. With a family history of successful federal law enforcement officers,
FBI SA Kally Voker toes the line of the law and abides by all regulations. Until she meets Detective
Gabe Blackhawk. In an cooperative homicide investigation, Gabe and Kally are hot on the trail of a suspected
bomber. But they discover love won’t be placed on hold in the name of justice.
February 2005 Releases
Shannon Hollis On the Loose, Book 2 in the “Lock and Key” trilogy with Jamie Denton and Carrie Alexander, Harlequin Blaze, ISBN 0-373-79174-7
When three women go to a “lock and key” party to meet sexy singles, they never expect to find their perfect
matches ... in love and in bed!
Going to a “lock and key” party isn’t Lauren Massey’s idea of a good time. Fine, she can write an article
about speed dating in the twenty-first century, but once she has her research, she’s heading home—alone. Of
course, her plans didn’t include a hot encounter with sexy Josh McCrae. For the first time Lauren is ready to
drop her defenses and let loose! When Josh discovers that his key fits Lauren’s lock, he’s not sure if it’s a
good sign. He doesn’t believe you can meet “the one” at a party, after all. But Lauren is unlike anyone he’s
ever met—she’s sexy, smart and knows what she wants. And clearly what she wants is Josh ... in bed!
Mary Ann Mitchell Siren’s Call, Medallion Press, ISBN 1-932815-16-3
Sirena is a beautiful young woman. By night she strips at Silky Femmes, enticing large tips from conventioneers
and salesmen passing through the small Florida city where she lives. Sirena is also a loyal and compassionate
friend to the denizens of Silky Femmes. There’s Chrissie, who is a fellow dancer as well as the boss’s
abused and beleagured girlfriend. And Ross, the bartender, who spends a lot of time worrying about the
petite, delicate, and lovely Sirena. Maybe too much time. There’s also Detective Williams. He’s looking for
a missing man and his investigation takes him to Silky’s. Like so many others, he finds Sirena irresistible.
But again, like so many others, he’s underestimated Sirena. Because Sirena has a hobby. Not just any hobby.
From the stage she searches out men with the solid bone structure she requires. The ones she picks get to go
home with her where she will perform one last private strip for them. They can’t believe their luck. They
simply don’t realize it’s just run out.
January 2005 Releases
Lucy Grijalva
“Shadow of the Rose” in The Journey Home, ImaJinn, ISBN 0975965352, with Mary Jo Putney, Patricia Rice, Catherine Asaro, Rebecca,
4 stars, RT BookClub
Soldier, Warrior, Rebel ... He makes you cry for his pain and cheer for his victories. He fills
your daydreams and remains etched in your memory for all time. He’s the wounded hero—
the most compelling figure in romantic fiction. The award-winning, best-selling authors of
The Journey Home have conjured an inspired collection of stories about this beloved icon
whose soul bears the scars of time and fate. In each passionate and magical tale, you’ll
meet an irresistible warrior who’s facing the aftermath of a conflict. You’ll meet, too, the
courageous woman who wants to tend his wounds, help him rebuild his shattered dreams,
and give him the love he needs and so richly deserves—if only he will let her. Ten romantic
encounters of the extraordinary kind, each proving what the heart knows is true—that the
most powerful healer ... in any time or place ... was, is, and always shall be love.
J.B. Skully Vengeance to the Max, LiquidSilverbooks.com, Book 5 in the Max series
Her husband has been dead for two years, but Max Starr has never let him go. Now comes her
greatest challenge. Was Cameron murdered when he stumbled onto a robbery at the wrong
time? Or was something far more sinister going on? With Detective Witt Long’s helping hand,
Max must make the terrifying trip into her worst nightmare. Can Max bury her past and learn
to love again? Or will the quest for vengeance take over her soul?
Patricia Simpson The Dark Lord, Tor, ISBN 0-765-34861-6, 4 stars, RT BookClub
Fay Rae Lambers is caught between a dark secret and a demon ... Fay Rae has spent her life
protecting her sister Angie from a family secret. When she inherits a house from her mentor,
Thomas Gregory, she discovers he may have been murdered, and that the souvenir deck of
cards from her Egyptian vacation may be the Forbidden Tarot, able to call forth a demon. Then
two men come into her life. Dangerously appealing Simeon awakens her long dormant sensuality,
while Thomas's son Michael, a brooding, wounded man, rekindles the torch she carried
for him as a girl. Soon, Rae and her sister find themselves in danger, and Rae must face her
darkest fear. But this time she refuses to be a helpless victim in the grip of a “giant beast”...
The Dark Lord of the tarot has arrived. Rae must figure out who he is and how she can stop
him before she loses her heart, her sister, and her life.
Engaged to the Sheik, Silhouette Romance, ISBN 0-373-19750-0, 3 stars
A romance between a sheik and a virgin—a virgin who’s no innocent child. Selina
Carrington, the tough-skinned, witty survivor of an attempted rape, finds herself in a phony
enagement and accidental marriage to Sheik Kamar ibn-Asad, his nation’s ambassador to
theUnited States. Dancing between attraction and fear, love and loss, this mismatched pair
fins true love beneath the starry sky of Florida’s lush Gulf Coast.
Couch World, Red Dress Ink, 0-373-89509-7, 4 stars
PJ Sherman has done the unthinkable: run away from her life to join the "circus" that is
the San Francisco nightlife, working as a DJ at various clubs and spending each night on
other people's couches. She has no rent, no bills, no past, and no future beyond tonight's
gig. But all that's about to change. Offered a chance at her dream to be a world-famous top
DJ she suddenly has a future to plan for … and a past to hide. Couch World. Another day,
anther chance to start over …
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