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Title:   Her Christmas Pleasure Author:   Karen Erickson Genre:   Historical Romance Pages:   67 Published:   November 2011 Publisher:   Carina Press Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: Damien Morton is madly in love. Unfortunately, it's with his best friend's widow, Lady Danver. Damien is not worthy of Celia. Or so he thinks. Desperate to escape his feelings for her, he plans to leave the country at the first of the year. Celia treats him as a family friend and nothing more—until they share a heated kiss beneath the mistletoe... Celia is shocked by the passions that surge within her at her dear friend's kiss. One touch and one taste aren't enough to satisfy her cravings, and she is startled into action. Damien has stirred something inside her that she never expected to experience again, and she must have more. Full of shameless desire and emotions newly discovered, she decides to pursue Damien and won't be deterred. Will she be able to convince

Title:   A Wedding Blunder in the Black Hills Author:   Kim O'Brien Genre:   Contemporary Romance Published:   September 2011 Publisher:   Barbour Books Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: David and Millie both have big problems. A widowed dentist with an almost-teen son, he’s being stalked by an amorous patient. Millie’s mom keeps sending her on blind dates, even though the café owner has trust issues. So when a lost filling lands Millie in David’s office, the two of them find a solution—a faux relationship. No one gets hurt and no one gets nagged. It’s a great plan—until they really start to care. Now what will they do? Millie had always planned on leaving her hometown and the family diner but her Mother has other plans.  Hoping to make a love connection for her daughter she tries her hand at matchmaking.  With goals in mind Millie tries to keep her Mom happy and keep to her dreams. Widowed David and son Bart have moved back to Deer Park.  Having taken over his

Title:   Jaded Author:   Kenya Carlton Genre:   Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery Pages:   160 Published:   March 2011 Publisher:   Parker Publishing Source:   via Bewitching Book Tours Synopsis: War correspondent Mia James is back on US soil and ready to tackle a juicy political story that could make national headlines.  A politician’s aid goes missing, and the son of the wealthiest family is the only suspect.   Determined to take down the mayor of the small seaside town, Mia comes up against an angry ghost with her own agenda.  Afraid she may be suffering from post traumatic stress Mia figures that she’s way over her head and enlists the help of resident black sheep Gabe Montgomery.  Now, she must solve the mystery of her not so friendly ghost, stop herself from falling in love with the mysterious winery owner, all while making it out alive. Don't let the cover on this book fool you!  This story is jam packed with mystery, romance and a hint of paranor

Title:   Touch of Power Author:   Maria V. Snyder Genre:   Paranormal, YA Pages:   394 Published:   December 2011 Publisher:   Mira Source:   Netgalley Synopsis: Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan absorbs their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Fifteen Realms, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos. Stressed and tired from hiding, Avry is abducted by a band of rogues who, shockingly, value her gift above the golden bounty offered for her capture. Their leader, an enigmatic captor-protector with powers of his own, is unequivocal in his demands: Avry must heal a plague-stricken prince—leader of a campaign against her people. As they traverse the daunting Nine Mountains, beset by mercenaries and magical dangers, Avry must decide who is worth healing and what is worth dying for. Because the price of peace

Title:   Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride Author:   Sandra D. Bricker Genre:   Contemporary Christian Romance Published:   October 2011 Publisher:   Abingdon Press Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: As a wedding planner,  Sherilyn Caine sh ould have the perfect wedding experience... After all, she just landed her dream job at the  wedding destination hotel , The Tanglewood . The rest should be a  piece of cake for  Sherilyn's  Type A personality. But  while everything else goes smoothly, her own wedding plans  start to sink  right before her eyes . One way or the other, Sherilyn is determined to make this wedding work—until the latest development threatens to call the whole thing off. Is it possible that Sherilyn is allergic to her fiancé? Wedding dresses that disappear and an uncontrollable allergy to her fiance.  These are just two of the obstacles that poor Sherilyn must overcome to marry the man of her dreams.   After moving to her fiance's hometown

 Welcome to Stitch Read Cook's weekly feature!! A Day in the Life of.. This is where us bloggers & fans get a glimpse inside the days of our favorite authors! ---------------------------------- Growing up in a tiny community in Alabama boasting only one stop sign and a gas station gave Christy ample opportunity to create daring adventures in her head. When she wasn't thinking of her story characters, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys kept her entertained and out of trouble. Later came the chills of Stephen King and the thrills of John Grisham, but the romance genre always held a strong place in her heart. A member of Romance Writers' of America and International Thriller Writers, Christy lives in Alabama with her husband, two incredibly cute canines and one very shy turtle. A Day in my Life… Uh oh. You’re about to find out a secret about me. My life is very low-key, some might say boring. Please don’t let what I’m about to tell you put you to

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS!  ( make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others! ) Share the  title & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! During the day the children kept her occupied, but at night, oh, at night the loneliness invaded her aching heart.  Even now there were still times when she would turn over in her sleep, instinctively searching for his solid strength and warmth. ~ page 44.  Tis The Season to be Sinful by Adrienne Basso 

Title:   Earth Angel Author:   E Van Lowe Genre:   YA, Paranormal Pages:   190 Published:   December 2011 Publisher: White Whisker Books Source:   via Bewitching Book Tours Synopsis: Heaven Can Wait! Just because Megan Barnett recently defeated Satan, has a fantastic new best friend, and has won the love of deliciously handsome, Guy Matson, doesn’t mean her troubles are over. Far from it. For Megan doesn’t realize it, but in her possession is a powerful weapon, a weapon sought after by both angels and demons and everything in between. They will do ANYTHING to get it. In E. Van Lowe’s humorous, romantic and thrilling sequel to Boyfriend From Hell , Megan winds up in a gripping life or death battle to save herself, the boy she loves, and all of mankind from unthinkable evil. Megan Barnett has recently defeated Satan, found a fantastic new best friend, and has won the heart of deliciously handsome, Guy Matson. But that doesn’t mean her troubles are over. Far from it. For M

Earth Angel By E Van Lowe Genre: Paranormal YA Book 2 Heaven Can Wait! Just because Megan Barnett recently defeated Satan, has a fantastic new best friend, and has won the love of deliciously handsome, Guy Matson, doesn’t mean her troubles are over.  Far from it.  For Megan doesn’t realize it, but in her possession is a powerful weapon, a weapon sought after by both angels and demons and everything in between.  They will do ANYTHING to get it. In E. Van Lowe’s humorous, romantic and thrilling sequel to Boyfriend From Hell , Megan winds up in a gripping life or death battle to save herself, the boy she loves, and all of mankind from unthinkable evil. Megan Barnett has recently defeated Satan, found a fantastic new best friend, and has won the heart of deliciously handsome, Guy Matson.  But that doesn’t mean her troubles are over.  Far from it.  For Megan doesn’t realize that she is in possession of a powerful paranormal weapon, a weapon sought after by bo

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Title:   Romancing Rudy Raindear Author:   Mary Leo Synopsis: Rudy Christopher Raindear opened his eyes in the early morning gloom and glanced at the dark-haired girl asleep on the green sofa across from him. He figured he was dreaming so he rolled over, punched down his uncooperative pillow, pulled the thin blanket up over his shoulders, closed his eyes and let out a heavy sigh. The sigh triggered the mild headache he’d been nursing for most of the night into a thunderous pounding which reverberated down his spine. The pounding caused his stomach to pitch several times which made him bolt upright banging his about-to-explode head on the low, slanted ceiling. This in turn reminded him that he wasn’t at home in his ultra-modern apartment in New York City, but in his grandfather’s partially converted attic in North Pole, Maine, the Christmas Capital of the World. The now dying Christmas Capital of the World. The town Rudy and his parents had happily abandoned as soon

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Welcome to Stitch Read Cook's weekly feature!! A Day in the Life of.. This is where us bloggers & fans get a glimpse inside the days of our favorite authors! ---------- About Vanessa: I write romance, and I’m proud of it!  Under my Vanessa Kelly name, I write Regency-set historical romance for Kensington Zebra.  My second book, Sex And The Single Earl , won the Maggie Award for Best Historical Romance. I’ve been named by Booklist as one of the “new stars of historical romance” (that was so cool!), and my third book, My Favorite Countess , was recently nominated for an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award.  I also write contemporary romance and romantic suspense with my husband, under the pen name of V.K. Sykes.  Amazingly, this has not led to a divorce. Hubby and I are lucky enough to spend part of the winter in Florida, escaping the snow and ice of our Canadian home.  We spend those months on a small lake which, the occasional alligator aside, is just about

Title:   Holly's First Noel Author:   Faye Robertson Genre:   Contemporary Romance Pages:   62 Published:   December 2011 Publisher:   Entangled Source:   via Publisher Synopsis: Music teacher Holly Jones is in a festive predicament. Her boyfriend just dumped her the week before Christmas, so why is she only depressed he made off with the mince pies? When the charming science teacher next door overhears the dreaded call and suggests she accompany him on his Scottish holiday retreat, she accepts, eager to spend a quiet week rediscovering herself. Noel Coward‘s wife died on Christmas Eve three years ago. To bury the memories of that day, he spends the holidays getting drunk and watching action movies---which makes him perfect company for a fellow teacher in need of solitude. Except, instead of wallowing in his grief, Noel finds himself comforted by Holly’s presence, fascinated by her mind, and after one innocent kiss, on fire for her touch. As the snow piles

Title:   Holly's First Noel Author:   Faye Robertson Synopsis: Music teacher Holly Jones is in a festive predicament. Her boyfriend just dumped her the week before Christmas, so why is she only depressed he made off with the mince pies? When the charming science teacher next door overhears the dreaded call and suggests she accompany him on his Scottish holiday retreat, she accepts, eager to spend a quiet week rediscovering herself. Noel Coward’s wife died on Christmas Eve three years ago. To bury the memories of that day, he spends the holidays getting drunk and watching action movies—which makes him perfect company for a fellow teacher in need of solitude. Except, instead of wallowing in his grief, Noel finds himself comforted by Holly’s presence, fascinated by her mind, and after one innocent kiss, on fire for her touch. As the snow piles up outside, the temperature inside soars, while together, they discover the human heart’s amazing capacity to heal…and love.  

Title:   Hellsbane Author:   Paige Cuccaro Genre:   Paranormal Pages:   256 Published:   December 2011 Publisher:   Entangled Source:   via Bewitching Book Tours Synopsis: Emma Jane Hellsbane always knew she was different, but she had no idea she wasn’t even human. Well, at least she’s half-human. She’s half-fallen angel, too, and now dear ol’ dad wants her dead. All the Fallen angels want all their troublesome offspring removed from the mortal coil so she’s trying not to take it personally. Besides, she wants him dead just as much. Her father’s death is the only way she’ll be forgiven for his sin, stop those pesky demons from trying to hack off her head, and have any hope at all of getting back to a normal life as a wicked slick Intuitive Consciousness Explorer. Of course, first she’ll have to figure out which fallen angel is her father, avoid accidentally seducing her angelic mentor, help an old friend conquer his own fallen sperm donor, and basically save t