Thursday, March 7, 2013

Make Your Reservations!





It's time again to mark your calendars and Make Your Reservations for April! Here are a few of the romances we are looking forward to next month. Are any of these upcoming books on your list? If so, which ones? If not, which books are on your list?





Love Irresistibly
By Julie James

HE’S USED TO GETTING WHAT HE WANTS…

A former football star and one of Chicago’s top prosecutors, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cade Morgan will do anything to nail a corrupt state senator, which means he needs Brooke Parker’s help. As general counsel for a restaurant company, she can get a bug to the senator’s table at one of her five-star restaurants so the FBI can eavesdrop on him. All Cade has to do is convince Brooke to cooperate—and he’s not afraid to use a little charm, or the power of his office, to do just that.

AND WHAT HE WANTS IS HER

A savvy businesswoman, Brooke knows she needs to play ball with the U.S. Attorney’s office—even if it means working with Cade. No doubt there’s a sizzling attraction beneath all their sarcastic quips, but Brooke is determined to keep things casual. Cade agrees—until a surprising turn of events throws his life into turmoil, and he realizes that he wants more than just a good time from the one woman with whom he could fall terrifyingly, irresistibly in love. . .

(Berkley)


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And Then She Fell
By Stephanie Laurens

The only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man . . .

. . . is a Cynster lady who believes love is not her destiny. Famously known in London society as "The Matchbreaker," Henrietta Cynster's uncanny skill lies in preventing ill-fated nuptials—not in falling victim to Cupid's spell.

But then she disrupts one match too many and feels honor-bound to assist dashing James Glossup in finding a suitable bride for a marriage-of-convenience.

A task infernally complicated by the undeniable, unquenchable attraction that flares between James and Henrietta, who continues to believe she will never fall . . .

(Avon)


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The Wanderer
By Robyn Carr

Nestled on the Oregon coast is a small town of rocky beaches and rugged charm. Locals love the land’s unspoiled beauty. Developers see it as a potential gold mine. When newcomer Hank Cooper learns he’s been left an old friend’s entire beachfront property, he finds himself with a community’s destiny in his hands. 

Cooper has never been a man to settle in one place, and Thunder Point was supposed to be just another quick stop. But Cooper finds himself getting involved with the town. And with Sarah Dupre, a woman as complicated as she is beautiful.

With the whole town watching for his next move, Cooper has to choose between his old life and a place full of new possibilities. A place that just might be home.

(Mira)



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Let it be Me
By Kate Noble

London weather is chilly—and the social scene even more so.
Luckily, Bridget Forrester is just getting warmed up…


Bridget longs to meet a gentleman who doesn’t mention her beautiful sister upon shaking her hand. But since being branded a shrew after a disastrous social season, Bridget knows she’s lucky to even have a man come near her. It’s enough to make a lady flee the country…

So Bridget heads to Venice for music lessons with the renowned Italian composer Vincenzo Carpenini, with whom she’s been corresponding. But not only is Carpenini not expecting her, he doesn’t even remember her! His friend, theater owner Oliver Merrick, does, though. And one look into her tantalizing green eyes has him cursing his impulsive letter-writing, which brought her across the continent. Yet before Merrick can apologize, Carpenini has ordered her away.

Little does either man know that they will soon be embroiled in a wager that will require the beautiful Miss Forrester’s help—or that there’ll be far more at stake in this gamble than money…
 
(Berkley)
 
 
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Currant Creek Valley
By RaeAnne Thayne
 
Alexandra McKnight prefers a life of long workdays and If you build it, love will come…short-term relationships, and she's found it in Hope's Crossing. A sous chef at the local ski resort, she's just been offered to Hope's Crossing. her dream job at an exclusive new restaurant being built in town. But when it comes to designing the kitchen, Alex finds herself getting up close and personal with construction foreman Sam Delgado… 

At first glance, Sam seems perfect for Alex. He's big, tough, gorgeous—and in town for only a few weeks. But when Sam suddenly moves into a house down the road, Alex suspects that the devoted single father of a six-year-old boy wants more from her than she's willing to give. Now it's up to Sam to help Alex see that, no matter what happened in her past, together they can build something more meaningful in Hope's Crossing.

(HQN)


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The Summer He Came Home
By Juliana Stone

Sometimes the best place to find love is right back where you started...

Falling asleep in a different bed every night has made it easy for Cain Black to forget his past. It's been ten years since he packed his guitar and left Crystal Lake, Michigan, to chase his dreams. Now tragedy has forced him home again. And though Cain relishes the freedom of the road, one stolen moment with Maggie O'Rourke makes him wonder if he's missing out on something bigger than fame.

For Maggie—single mother and newly settled in Crystal Lake—love is a luxury she just can't afford. Sure, she appreciates the tall, dark and handsome looks of prodigal son Cain Black. But how long can she expect the notorious hellion to stay?

The last thing either of them wants is something complicated. But sometimes love has its own plans.

(Sourcebooks)

26 comments:

  1. Stephanie Laurens - And Then She Fell
    Kate Noble - Let it be Me

    are on next month's wishlist and also,

    Heather Snow - Sweet Madness, I've been enjoying this series and the premise for this book sounds great. :)

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    1. Kate Noble has never disappointed me, Beebs. Her writing is terrific!

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  2. Sweet Madness is on my list too, Beebs. I love Heather Snow's writing!

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  3. Robyn Carr's, Rae Anne Thaynes and Julianna Stone's.

    I loved Love Irresistibly.

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    1. Pat, I will be starting Julie's VERY soon!!

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  4. I've read the Carr, the Thayne, and the Stone and am eagerly anticipating new books from Julie James and Kate Noble. Sweet Madness is on my list too along with new releases from Grace Burrowes, Kristin Hannah, Carla Kelly, and Deanna Raybourn.

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    1. How did you like the Stone, Janga? It sounds wonderful. :)

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  5. I’m especially looking forward to reading Stephanie Laurens’ “And Then She Fell” and Kate Noble’s “Let It Be Me.” Two favorite authors. Another great month coming up! :-)

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  6. Yikes, I'm still working on March lol. The historicals are on top of my list :)

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    1. LOL, catslady! If we're being honest, I am SO far behind in my "just for pleasure" reading....

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  7. I'm with Catslady--still working on March! This list looks great, though. I'm always looking for historicals and RS to read.

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  8. looking forward to reading Lauren's "And then She Fell" though it's one of the books coming out that day that's on my "gotta get" list :)

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  9. Oh these look so good. There are several of this I will have to have.

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  10. Kate's, Robyn's & Stephanie's books are on my list, as well as Sophie Kinsella's Wedding Night.

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  11. They all look great to me. LET IT BE ME in particular catches my attention.

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  12. Your list is GREAT, Annie! Good luck on finishing your book! :)

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  13. AND THEN SHE FELL, LET IT BE ME, THE WANDERER, CURRANT CREEK VALLEY are definites for my reading list with THE SUMMER HE CAME HOME pushing its way on.

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  14. And yet again so many books....! I will be reading AND THEN SHE FELL,I never miss a Stephanie Laurens' book! The others are also calling to me as well!

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  15. I'd love to read all 6 of these books with Julie James #1! I'm never going to get caught up.

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