What's New for August

Red's Hot Cowboy

by Carolyn Brown

Sourcebooks | August 15, 2011 | Mass Market Paperbound

Second in a smokin''-hot cowboy trilogy from award-winning, bestselling author Carolyn Brown, whose cowboy and country music romances are building her audience with every book. When Pearl Richland inherits her aunt''s 1950s motel she returns to her roots. Tired of the big city, she''s ready for small town life, especially when sexy cowboy Will Marshall comes in to escape an ice storm. Pearl never thought she''d turn in her high heels and start dating a cowboy, but Will''s got an awful lot to offer if a girl''s available for a whole lot of fun, sizzle, and unexpected trouble..

Confessions Of An Improper Bride

by Jennifer Haymore

Grand Central Publishing | August 1, 2011 | Mass Market Paperbound

Serena Donovan left London six years ago, her heart broken and her reputation ruined by devilishly handsome Jonathan Dane. Now, with her family''s future in peril, she reluctantly agrees to return to England and assume her late twin''s identity. The price? Marry a man she doesn''t love and spend the rest of her days living a lie.

Jonathan Dane, Earl of Stratford, has become an incorrigible rake, drinking, gambling-and trying to forget Serena Donovan. Yet the moment he''s introduced to the prim and proper "Meg", he recognizes the sensual young woman who captured his heart. Haunted by his past mistakes, he refuses to lose Serena again. But convincing her to trust him is no easy task. Claiming his lost love means exposing the truth and destroying the life Serena has sacrificed everything to rebuild. With the future of all the Donovans at stake, and their undying passion capable of triggering yet another scandal, how much will Jonathan and Serena risk for a chance at true love?

Sweet Kiss Of Summer

by Sophie Gunn

Grand Central Publishing | August 1, 2011 | Mass Market Paperbound

Nina Stokes''s life is far from picture perfect. For years the small-town artist has waited for the day she''d be able to fulfill her late brother''s wishes and hand over his rambling house to its new owner. Yet when a sexy stranger arrives on her doorstep, key in hand, Nina realizes she''s not ready to let go of the house and all its memories-not until she gets some answers to what really happened to her brother.

Mick Rivers may be a hard-as-nails soldier, but throwing a woman out of her house isn''t his style. Neither is dredging up memories of the past-a past he is struggling to remember. He desperately needs to sell the house, but he finds the brown-eyed beauty with the open heart and warm smile impossible to resist. So instead of moving on, Mick moves in. As sweet summer days lead to sizzling summer nights, Mick must finally face his fears. But can he tell Nina the secrets haunting his heart, without breaking hers?

Lord and Lady Spy

by Shana Galen

Sourcebooks | August 15, 2011 | Mass Market Paperbound

A Mr. & Mrs. Smith inspired high-spirited Regency romance featuring sexy spies and the secrets they keep from each other. Lord Adrian and Lady Bridget Smythe have the picture-perfect high society marriage. Little does the ton know that each is one of England''s most preeminent spies -- with their secret identities guarded even from each other. But what are secret agents to do when the spying game is over and they suddenly discover a whole new spark in each other? "Galen gives her story wonderful twists and marvelous characterization that make it a standout." -- RT Book Reviews, 4 stars for Shana Galen''s The Making of a Gentleman

Temptation Of A Highland Scoundrel

by Sue-ellen Welfonder

Grand Central Publishing | August 1, 2011 | Mass Market Paperbound

The second book in the Highland Warriors trilogy, in which three heroes make a pact to insure that a rival clan doesn''t take over their glen and cause destruction. At the same time, three women will plot to marry these heroes to help insure peace.

In TEMPTATION OF A HIGHLAND SCOUNDREL, Kendrew Macintosh''s reputation precedes him: he wields an ax with deathly precision, strikes fear into his enemies, and lusts after beautiful women. But Kendrew has never met someone whose passion rivals his own-until an unexpected encounter with a mysterious woman. Unfortunately, he soon discovers that the vixen is Isobel Cameron, daughter of an enemy clansman. Their relationship is forbidden and Kendrew breaks away immediately. Isobel has her own scheme. She has lusted after Kendrew for some time and plans to draw the fierce warrior back into her arms. But in the darkness, villainous forces are at play--an enemy is determined to keep the two lovers apart, even if it means death.

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