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By Lynn Cahoon. 2017
A cool California resort turns into a chilling crime scene when a groom-to-be is murdered in this cozy mystery by…
the New York Times bestselling author. Bookstore owner Jill Gardner and her detective boyfriend Greg are still getting used to living together. So it&’s a welcome surprise when they get an invitation to South Cove, California&’s most luxurious resort. Greg and his college pals are gathering to celebrate the upcoming wedding of their buddy Levi, who&’s now a tech millionaire. Meanwhile, Jill finds herself caught in a wives&’ club of women who don&’t approve of Levi&’s standoffish fiancé. Just as Jill is ready to escape the shenanigans with a good book, Levi&’s body is found floating in the resort pool. Not only is the party over, but everyone who knew Levi is a suspect, including Greg. Now it&’s up to Jill to find the killer fast—or she might not have a boyfriend to come home to any more.By Andrea Penrose. 2018
As the Industrial Revolution roils London, &“a daring pair of Regency sleuths tackle a series of coldblooded murders&” in this…
historical mystery (Kirkus Reviews). When the eminent scientist Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the authorities. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the murder investigation when the inventor&’s widow tells him that the crime was no random robbery. Her husband&’s designs for a new steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. The plans could be worth a fortune . . .and very dangerous in the wrong hands. Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who publishes scathing political cartoons under the pseudonym A. J. Quill. Her extensive network of informants is critical for her work—and for tracking down the occasional killer. The suspects include ambitious assistants, greedy investors, and even the inventor&’s widow. And when another victim falls, Wrexford and Sloane know they are on the trail of a cunning and deadly foe. &“Penrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period.&” —Kirkus ReviewsBy Ella Matthews. 2024
Enjoy the start of Ella Matthews&’s new Medieval trilogy and enter the world of the king&’s trusted knights!He&’s her protectorShe&’s his…
forbidden temptation! Sir Leopold&’s first mission is supposed to be a chance to prove his valor. But tasked with safely escorting Lady Arianwen to her husband-to-be, Leo finds he is little but a glorified bodyguard. Only, the seemingly simple mission goes awry when Ari proves that she&’s willing to do anything to get away from her impending nuptials. As attraction sparks between them, can Leo choose knightly duty over love and deliver Ari to her wedding?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Knights' MissionsBook 1: The Knight's Rebellious MaidenBy Elizabeth Bevarly. 2024
Fate ended their romance the first time around.Has the time come to make amends? Tragedy—and an abusive, manipulative mother—destroyed Alice Whitlock&’s…
high school romance with Finn Huxley. Reuniting with the handsome contractor years later to restore and sell her late mother&’s home resurrects their strong bond. But when Finn discovers he has a young daughter from a previous marriage who is now orphaned without him, Alice is forced to relive the pain she felt when she lost their baby all those years ago…and lost Finn in the process. Will the heartbreak of her past—and her shock over Finn&’s previous marriage—destroy their second chance for the family she always dreamed of? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Seasons in Sudbury Book 1: Heir in a YearBook 2: Her Second-Chance FamilyBy Melissa Senate. 2024
Nothing like a little road trip with a jilted bride. Ranch foreman Shane Dawson certainly hadn&’t expected he&’d be escorting the…
bride away from her wedding, but Ashley McCray was determined to track down her good-for-nothing runaway groom. Since widower Shane&’s twin daughters were scheduled to visit family anyway, Shane offered Ashley a ride to seek her revenge. All he asked was that Ashley help turn his tomboy twins into temporary angels who could change the minds of his late wife&’s parents about seeking custody. Seven hours on the road should have been enjoyable and uneventful. Except this romance-weary couple had more in common than they&’d ever imagined… From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Dawson Family Ranch Book 1: For the Twins' SakeBook 2: Wyoming Special DeliveryBook 3: A Family for a WeekBook 4: The Long-Awaited Christmas WishBook 5: Wyoming CinderellaBook 6: Wyoming MatchmakerBook 7: His Baby No Matter WhatBook 8: Heir to the RanchBook 9: Santa's Twin SurpriseBook 10: The Cowboy's Mistaken IdentityBook 11: Seven Birthday WishesBook 12: Snowbound with a BabyBook 13: Triplets Under the TreeBook 14: The Rancher Hits the RoadBy Sherryl Woods, Jo Ann Brown. 1993
BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.A Daring Vow by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl WoodsShe scandalized an entire…
town and ensnared the upright Taylor Matthews…but that was long ago. Now grown up, Zelda Lane is back in Port William, South Carolina, to pick up the pieces after her mother's death. Secretly, single father Taylor always regretted letting Zelda go—and he dreaded her return much more. Zelda is as beautiful and bold as Taylor remembers, but with a polished reputation to uphold, can Taylor loosen up enough to convince Zelda he's never stopped loving her?Previously publishedFREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!An Amish Match by Jo Ann BrownWith a baby on the way, a toddler son to care for and a run-down farm, Amish widow Rebekah Burkholder is worried for her family's future. So when a kind, hardworking Amish widower with three children proposes a sensible marriage, Rebekah accepts. Overseeing Joshua Stoltzfus's household and being a loving mother to his children should be simple. But as Rebekah unexpectedly falls for her new husband, dare she hope that Joshua will reopen his heart to love, too?Previously publishedBy Rachael Stewart. 2024
In the second installment in the One Year to Wed quartet by Rachael Stewart, a PR exec&’s unforgettable night with a tempting stranger…
has binding consequences…UNWILLING BRIDE, UNEXPECTED BABY! Returning to her family&’s outback homestead, Eve feels like a fish out of water. She&’s only in town to contest the ridiculous terms of her inheritance. Get married? As if! Finding a distraction in the arms of gorgeous stranger Nate is one thing. Discovering he&’s the lawyer enforcing her father&’s will is another… And the biggest bombshell of all is that their one night had consequences!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.One Year to WedBook 1: Secretly Married to a Prince by Ally BlakeBook 2: Reluctant Bride's Baby Bombshell by Rachael StewartBook 3: Cinderella and the Tycoon Next Door by Kandy ShepherdBook 4: Claiming His Billion-Dollar Bride by Michelle DouglasBy Lisl H. Detlefsen. 2024
A pitch-perfect story about a busy, exhausted, and loving family dealing with one obstacle after another in the run-up to…
bedtime, in the spirit of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.At the end of a long day, sometimes it feels as if time will keep stretching endlessly. There are errands to run, homework to do, and toys to be put away. Sometimes it&’s windy, and stormy, or downright boring. But . . . sometimes, with a little patience, the end of the day can be warm and cozy, surprising and exciting, and just right—filled with reasons to be grateful for the day you&’ve had, and to look forward to tomorrow, too.By A. H. Cunningham. 2024
A.H. Cunningham dazzles in this sensual vacation romance exploring what happens when you step out of the office, take a…
chance on yourself—and discover your deepest desires.Genevieve Raymond was born an overachiever. After opening a hot new hotel chain location in Panama, she&’s on track for a major promotion. But first, she desperately needs a break, even if her overbearing mother doesn&’t approve. For two glorious weeks, Gen&’s giving herself permission to explore the beautiful beaches of Colón—and the stimulating attraction she shares with her sexy-as-hell driver, Adrián Nicolas.After a family tragedy, Adrián's recently shifted his own focus to prioritizing the life part of a healthy work-life balance. To workaholic Gen, Adrián&’s laid-back devotion to his family&’s hometown hostel couldn&’t be more appealing. Their long-term goals might not align, but two weeks in paradise only calls for seductive physical chemistry, and Gen and Adrián have got that, without a doubt.But when their intimate connection flourishes beyond sunsets and spice, Gen finds herself questioning whether the career path she&’s been on is even where she wants to be. With continents between them, a real relationship doesn&’t feel possible. Until fate reveals their futures might be more closely woven than they thought, leaving them wondering whether a two-week fling might have what it takes to last forever.From showing up to glowing up, these characters are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way.Don&’t miss these other fun titles from Afterglow Books:The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy JanovskyThe Bookbinder&’s Guide to Love by Katherine GarberaThe Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey KennedyFrenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. JohnThe Boyfriend Subscription by Steven SalvatoreManila Takes Manhattan by Carla de GuzmanFake Flame by Adele BuckBy Christina Matula. 2024
"I can't wait for readers to explore Hong Kong with Holly-Mei. I have no doubt they will love both as…
much as I did." —Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist and 2021 Newbery Honoree on The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-MeiReturn to Hong Kong in the third book of this charming middle grade series starring Holly-Mei, a girl navigating her new city, new school, and new friendships.Holly-Mei is caught in the middle.Holly-Mei Jones has finally settled into her new friend group in Hong Kong—that is until suddenly everyone starts talking about dating. Which Holly-Mei is not ready for.At least she has her school&’s Experience Week to look forward to. Holly-Mei can&’t wait to show off Taiwan, where her beloved Ah-Ma is from, to her friends. The trip is going to be perfect…right?Maybe not. On top of the pressure to date, Holly-Mei starts to wonder if maybe being half-Taiwanese isn&’t enough. In the face of these big questions, will Holly-Mei be able to finally feel like she belongs?Praise for The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei&“Unique and universal all at once.&” —Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp&“A charming, truthful, and heartfelt middle grade debut.&” —Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior series and Last Gamer Standing&“From the very first line, I felt as if Holly-Mei was taking me by the hand and pulling me into her story.&” Lauren Child, author and illustrator of the Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean seriesRead all the books in the Holly-Mei series!The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-MeiThe Not-So-Perfect PlanThe Not-So-Simple QuestionBy Ava January. 2024
A witty, feminist mystery set in the heart of nineteenth-century London, this daring adventure featuring an intrepid woman detective will…
thrill fans of Deanna Raybourn and Katharine Schellman.London, 1894. Albertine Honeycombe never wanted a husband and certainly not the one with fifteen children that her cousin, Aubrey, is trying to marry her off to. She reinvents herself as Countess Von Dagga, a private detective aiding the upper echelons of women in society. As the Countess, she is a married woman, with a conveniently absent husband who doesn&’t exist, which allows her far more freedom than being single.When Lord Grendel, from whom she has recovered blackmail letters, is murdered, Albertine is suspect number one—having been the last person to see him. And when the Duke of Erleigh comes looking for her utterly fictitious husband, she realizes she has landed herself in hot water, without a tea bag. When Albertine also becomes the prime suspect in her fictional husband&’s death, things are looking grim.Unless Albertine can prove who murdered Lord Grendel and clear her name, her choices are stepmothering enough small children to start a school or hanging from the end of Her Majesty's rope.By Janice Maynard. 2024
"I can't wait for another visit to Blossom Branch!" —RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling authorTwo lives spent searching. One…
summer to never forget. Life in Blossom Branch hasn&’t always been sweet for Leah Marks. Growing up in the shadow of her overachieving siblings, the shy psychology grad has struggled to find her own place in the world. So when she inherits a long-forgotten summer camp, Leah sees an opportunity to help other kids who are struggling—and maybe find happiness for herself. Her plan takes an unexpected turn, however, after a scorching encounter with the local fire chief, Lucas Carter. He&’s brave, he&’s kind…and he&’s not quite ready to settle down. Leah is drawn to the rugged firefighter—but she fears she&’ll be burned if she gets too close. Still, Leah and Lucas can&’t help but fall harder for each other, until the ill-fated uncertainty of their future can no longer be ignored. As another sizzling summer unfolds in Blossom Branch, will they both finally find the home—and the love—they&’ve been searching for? Bonus novella!Ice cream store owner Ginny Black is so close to getting her happily-ever-after, she can practically taste it. And then she learns she's pregnant. So when her dream guy, a successful local woodworker, asks her to move in with him, is it because it&’s the right thing to do...or because he loves her?Blossom BranchBook 1: The Runaway Bride of Blossom BranchBook 2: One Sweet Southern SummerBy Sophie Pembroke. 2024
Pregnant and reassessing her future, she should not be tempted by the man next door… Dive into the second installment…
in Sophie Pembroke&’s Twin Sister Swap duet.SHE WASN&’T LOOKING FOR A HERO… When supermodel Willow finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, she needs some temporary anonymity from the press. Hiding out in her twin sister&’s Cornish cottage seems ideal, until she catches the eye of her delectable yet guarded neighbor, Gwyn. She&’s blown away by their instant connection and the security she feels around him. But is revealing her identity—and her nine-month secret—a risk she can take?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Twin Sister SwapBook 1: Cinderella in the SpotlightBook 2: Socialite's Nine-Month SecretBy April Henry. 2023
Piper Gray starts a true-crime podcast investigating a seventeen-year-old cold case in this thrilling YA murder mystery by New York…
Times bestselling author April Henry. Seventeen years ago, Layla Trello was murdered and her killer was never found. Enter true-crime fan Piper Gray who is determined to reopen Layla&’s case and get some answers. With the help of Jonas—who has a secret of his own—Piper starts a podcast investigating Layla&’s murder. But as she digs deeper into the mysteries of the past, Piper begins receiving anonymous threats telling her to back off the investigation, or else. The killer is still out there, and Piper must uncover their identity before they silence her forever.By Cara Colter. 2024
Could a spontaneous proposal lead to happy-ever-after? Find out in Cara Colter&’s latest Harlequin Romance!FROM BRIDESMAID TO BRIDE-TO-BE? Jolie arrived…
at her sister&’s wedding expecting to keep a low profile—as usual. Yet when her cheating ex makes a surprise appearance, she panics and introduces her school crush as her fiancé! Now she&’s accidentally engaged to billionaire Jay, whose dreamy eyes quickly banish any heartbreak. They agree that when the destination wedding week ends, so must their convenient arrangement. But what about their inconvenient attraction…?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.By Louise Allen. 2024
In celebration of Harlequin&’s 75th year, we bring you A Season of Celebration! Beginning with this captivating Regency romance…Miss Danby&’s…
daring proposition for the duke First, wealthy ironmaster&’s daughter Jessica Danby needs a titled husband. So, upon learning that Alexander, the Duke of Malvern, needs a rich wife, she makes a convenient proposal… Next, her impetuous marriage offer is swiftly rejected by Alex, who wants to marry for love! Now Jessica accepts his help in finding another suitor. But as they spend the Season by each other&’s side, she realizes that their unlikely friendship is becoming something more thrilling!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.A Season of CelebrationBook 1: How Not to Propose to a Duke by Louise AllenBook 2: Wed in Haste to the Duke by Sarah MalloryBook 3: The Kiss That Made Her Countess by Laura MartinBy Heba Helmy. 2024
Escape to 1870s Egypt and explore the royal court with this spellbinding romance…An unforgettable meeting in ParisAn unexpected reunion in…
Egypt Viscount Louis Wesley is captivated by the beautiful woman he meets at the Louvre. He never expects to see her again, but then he arrives in Egypt for his royal best friend&’s wedding and discovers she&’s the bride, Princess Mervat! Learning it&’s a convenient match that both intend to avoid, Louis vows to help. The stakes may be high, but Louis&’s biggest challenge will be resisting falling for the princess himself!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.By Teri Wilson. 2024
This Fortune is back and determined to reclaim what's his West Fortune thought he could never be with Tabitha Buckingham…
again. After all, he faked his own death shortly after they broke up. But when the man who threatened him dies in prison, the lawyer is able to show himself in Chatelaine again—only to find out he's a father of Tabitha's twins! And yes, they may have wanted different things years ago, but West is a changed man. Now he just needs to convince Tabitha that they can be the family she's always dreamed of… From Harlequin Fortunes of Texas: Book 1: Fortune's Baby Claim by Michelle MajorBook 2: Fortune in Name Only by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: Expecting a Fortune by Nina CrespoBook 4: Fortune's Lone Star Twins by Teri WilsonBook 5: Worth a Fortune by Nancy Robards ThompsonBook 6: Fortune's Convenient Cinderella by Makenna LeeBy Jenni Fletcher. 2024
Discover Henry VIII&’s Tudor England with this marriage of convenience story…From her rescuer……To her husband?When a braying mob attacks her…
home in the night, heiress Annis Flemming seeks shelter with her enigmatic neighbor Sir Bennet Thorne. With her life at risk, Ben escorts her to safety at Henry VIII&’s Hatfield House. Though they grow closer on the journey, Annis&’s distrust of men makes her wary, and Ben still grieves for his late wife. But when they realize the threat has followed them, there&’s only one means of true protection—marriage!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.By Julia Justiss. 2024
Step into 1830s London as a lady gets her second-chance Season!Determined to stay a spinsterFor her second Season! When an…
unexpected windfall gives Lady Margaret the chance for another Season, she relishes the opportunity to see her friends again, including Julian Randall, Earl of Atherton. She has no need to find a husband, and widower Julian has sworn off the marriage mart, so escorting each other is the perfect platonic arrangement. Until a new, exhilarating attraction simmers between them—one this respectable spinster is forbidden from indulging in…isn&’t she? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Least Likely to WedBook 1: A Season of FlirtationBook 2: The Wallflower's Last Chance SeasonBook 3: A Season with Her Forbidden Earl