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First Love Or First Bite? Although Sophie Hahn works as a paranormal researcher, she doesn't believe in ghosts, werewolves, or anything to do with the supernatural world. But when Sophie's boss is convinced that her best friend Dao is slowly being killed by a female vampire, her beliefs are put to the test. Sure Dao bears more than a passing resemblance to a walking skeleton, but his new wife doesn't look capable of hurting a fly let alone sucking the life out of someone. On the other hand, watching Dao whither away to nothing isn't an option. So if Sophie has to go vampire hunting, she'll do it. . . That's when Sophie meets sexy college professor and vampire Ric Vogel, who asks her to be a partner on his search for two ancient relics that have the power to end his people's suffering forever and save Dao. Sophie finds herself falling hard for Ric. What is she thinking by lusting after a vampire? Maybe he isn't a vampire. After all, she doesn't believe they exist. All she knows is that Ric's dark, seductive looks are very real and his love bites feel too good to resist. But is Sophie prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for the vamp of her dreams? "Hilarious, wacky, and a pure hoot. . .Halloween will never be the same after this fun read!" --L.A. Banks, author of The Vampire Legends series on Sex and the Single Ghost

Will She Ever Get To Say "I Do"? As the right-hand woman to the most sought-after wedding planner in the country, Mylie Ford knows weddings from champagne fountains and twelve-piece bands to towering cakes and all. But the nuptials of the decade--those of rich, famous, and truly fabulous stars Kick Lyons and Celia Tyranova--are not only super secret, but super stressful. . .Between an obsessed paparazzo, jealous clients, and more frequent flier miles than she can ever use, Mylie is in over her head. And that's before she meets personal chef Russell, a newly divorced single dad who has everything she's ever wanted in a man--and more. Such as a six-year-old daughter who detests Mylie on sight, and the painful ghost of a relationship that's better off dead. Mylie might know weddings, but love is still a mystery. Suddenly, planning the most famous wedding in the world seems easy compared to living happily ever after with the man of her dreams. . . Sharon Naylor is the author of over twenty wedding and honeymoon books, including Mother of the Groom, The Mother-of-the-Bride Book, and The Groom's Guide. She has appeared recently as a wedding expert on Lifetime, Inside Edition, Fox 5 Live, and other national and international television and radio shows. She has written for Bridal Guide, Bride's, Self, Health, Shape, and many other magazines.

Financial genius Laura Caldwell seems to have it all--beauty, brains, wealth, and love with her courageous husband, detective James Carter. But between nature's wrath and criminals who just won't give up, will these newlyweds ever have peace in their marriage? Between bringing down Philadelphia's corrupt power brokers, surviving its mean streets, and recovering from a devastating natural disaster in the Cayman Islands, Laura and James are no strangers to danger. At last, they're ready to enjoy an idyllic retreat in Maui. But enemies of the past seem to have an endless appetite for revenge. This time it's Laura's Uncle Akhan whose life is being threatened--and Laura is in the line of fire as well. As the hits keep coming, with no clue to their source, it's all James can do to keep the woman he loves alive. And when a devastating truth is revealed, Laura and James know they must act quickly before their lives are shattered forever. . . "Leslie Banks has done it again, this time with a gripping page-turner of revenge and retribution." --Chris Benson, author of Special Interest on Betrayal of the Trust

From the author of MAKE ME HOT comes a steamy tale of a popular heart surgeon and his four women, told in their own voices. They call him Dr. Feelgood. . . One woman would never be enough to satisfy noted cardiologist Dr. Makkai Worthy, better known by his sex partners as Dr. Feelgood. Womanizer extraordinaire, he's a chip off the old block of his rolling-stone papa and commitment isn't an option. At 37 and single, he's happier than he's ever been, living the lifestyle of the rich and fine. A gifted surgeon, Dr. Feelgood knows how to operate in the O.R. by day. But by night, it's his smooth operations in the bedroom that are driving his four main squeezes crazy. First, there's demanding-diva Georgia. She's bound and determined to be the doctor's one and only until suspicions arise that she's keeping something on the down low. Mary Jane is a sweetheart of a nurse who works in Dr. Feelgood's cardiology unit. He tries to stay hands off, until a player friend starts to make a move and he's forced to stake his claim. Self-absorbed Monday is as fast as the day is long, and she boasts that she can bag any man without getting serious;but the sexually talented Dr. Feelgood flips the script and uncovers another side of Monday. Spicy Salina's white husband is not one to share, so when he's sent to jail for choking the good doctor, the drama really begins. Dr. Feelgood's escapades as a true player could force him to finally settle down, or they might just motivate him to begin another affair of the heart. Watch out, because the ladies are lining up, and the doctor is in . . . Marissa Monteilh is a former commercial actress and television news reporter. A single mother of three, she lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and is currently developing projects for television and film.

Mason Caldwell is not who she claims to be. For one thing, she is alive and well. As a masquerade her life is a masterpiece. And only Richard Garrett has the power to expose the truth. . . The Art Of Seduction Frustrated by the world's indifference to her haunting, sensual paintings, Mason Caldwell boldly fakes her own death. The results are as brilliant as the colors imbuing her art. Now disguised as her surviving "sister" Amy, Mason enjoys the fruits of her deception--fame, wealth, and entry into the glittering halls of haute Paris. It's a perfect deceit until art expert Richard Garrett enters the picture. For something about the Mason Caldwell myth doesn't sit right with him, and he intends to uncover the truth. . .if a shadowy past or his own heart doesn't betray him. But a woman of Mason's talents isn't easily undone, and a dangerous game of truths and lies can reveal hidden desires, igniting a passion beyond their control. . . Affaire de Coeur calls award-winning author Katherine O'Neal "the Queen of Romantic Adventure." But her best romantic adventures are shared with her long-time husband, noted film critic William Arnold, who travels with her to all the exotic and glamorous locations where she sets her books. Katherine believes in the sexual empowerment of women and has as much fun researching her books as she does writing them.

Two months shy of walking down the aisle, Amy Harrington can't imagine why she's suddenly having fantasies about other men. Sure, her sex life has become, well, routine, and she's never felt more confused about her future. Is this what saying "I do" is all about? If she asked her best friends, Caitlyn and Leah, they'd say she was suffering from a potent mixture of chronic good girl syndrome and sexual code blue. Now, Amy can't help but think that maybe it's time she call off her wedding and embrace her inner bad girl. After all, brilliant and beautiful Caitlyn is clearly at peace with her naughty side, and nature girl Leah is so obsessed with her job she doesn't even need a man. Little does Amy realize that things aren't exactly perfect for her two best friends either. Before anything gets too topsy turvy, Amy, Caitlyn, and Leah head off to a gorgeous spa in Mexico, where they plan to bond, get in touch with nature, and transform themselves into sexy, skinny vixens. What they don't realize is that this last hurrah could signal an exciting new beginning for each of them. . . Theresa Alan is the author of The Dangers of Mistletoe, Girls Who Gossip, Who You Know, Spur of the Moment, The Girls' Global Guide to Guys, and Getting Married. She lives in Denver, Colorado, and is working on her next novel.

You are not the first, and you are definitely not the last. . . .And probably you are not the best. It's never a good idea to take messages scrawled in bar bathrooms personally. Eva Lockart knows this, really she does. Still, such things tend to take on a weird sort of significance when one is in the throes of a panic attack prompted by irrational jealousy of one's boyfriend's ex-wife. Something that's been happening lately--a lot. . . Not that Eva has anything to worry about, really. "X" (she has a name, but why dwell on details?) is long gone, and Will loves Eva now--loves her enough, in fact, to want to move in and get married. So, she's got a guy she's crazy about, a thriving business, and "fun" wedding plans to make, including finding an affordable reception site that doesn't have dead animal heads hanging from the walls, a non-poofy dress that adequately corrals her cleavage;and a cake that isn't orange inside. Still, what's a little stress in exchange for wedded bliss? When Eva thinks of all the married people she knows, she's positive that this may turn out to be the biggest mistake of her life because all those "married people" are now either acrimoniously divorced, or seemingly on the brink. But once the bridal ball is rolling downhill, it's damn near impossible to stop it without getting crushed. And now, the fact that Will's done this once before has Eva running that much faster to make things perfect--and getting herself into more trouble than she ever dreamed possible. . . Theresa Alan is the author of The Dangers of Mistletoe, Girls Who Gossip, Who You Know, Spur of the Moment, and The Girls' Global Guide to Guys. She lives in Denver, Colorado, and is working on her next novel.

"One extraordinary woman will come of age-and come into her own- in this haunting, elegiac portrait of an ever-changing America during the tumult and uncertainty of World War II. After the death of her mother, Elise Braun is sent to live with a new family in the United States and to start a new life. Her father only wants to save his daughter from the impending war in her native Germany-and the horrors of the new Nazi regime. But Elise can only feel a sense of abandonment and resentment toward the one man who is supposed to protect her. An accomplished pianist, music has become her only solace from the loneliness and loss that makes it so difficult for her to love or trust anyone... Devastated by his wife's death, Herman Braun knows that he's incapable of caring for the daughter he loves so deeply. He also knows that Germany is becoming a treacherous country in the hands of a tyrant, one he must defy at any price-even the price of sending his daughter away to a strange new land. It's a choice that may cost him his family-and his life. Now, with the war over, Elise has grown into the beautiful and brave young woman her father always hoped she would be. But underneath the polished façade, she remains torn between her love for her adoptive home and the heartbreak caused by her homeland. As she struggles to find her place in a harrowing new world, she must also learn to acknowledge her love for her father, the man who traded his happiness for her own... Praise for Fields of Gold: "Captivating and hauntingly beautiful, this debut is a true gem."-Romantic Times Book Club (4 ¿ stars) "A lyrical, lush, and lovely novel from a clever and talented new writer." -Jane Green "A gripping, heartwarming story...complete with fascinating characters and a page-turning plot." -Dorothy Garlock Marie Bostwick was born and raised in the Northwest. Since marrying the love of her life twenty-four years ago, she has never known a moment's boredom. Marie and her family have moved a score of times, living in eight U.S. states and two Mexican cities, and collecting a vast and cherished array of friends and experiences. Marie now lives with her husband and three handsome sons in Connecticut where she writes, reads, quilts, and is privileged to serve the women of her local church. Visit her at www.mariebostwick.com.View Chapter Marie Bostwick visits with readers during a "Meet and Greet" at Ft. Bragg."

In her witty, wry, insightful new novel, Roz Bailey follows the adventures of one woman who's discovering a new state--and a whole new state of mind. . . Some signs are hard to ignore. . . When Ruby Dixon's car is stolen--again--on the day her husband is offered a job in Portland, Oregon, the message seems clear. It's time to give up stressful New York living in favor of bucolic bliss in the Great Northwest. Others you don't see until it's too late. . . Now Ruby, Jack, and their three children have a palatial house in a peaceful burb, and everything's perfect. Except that Ruby can't get a decent haircut, can't seem to crack her neighbors' shells. . .and Jack is constantly away on business. If it wasn't for her new friend Ariel, another transplanted New Yorker who's earned the ire of the local PTA, Ruby would be about ready to cry uncle. And some guide you right where you need to be But if life is dependable for one thing, it's unexpected turns, leaving Ruby and her children in a far from familiar place. Their new situation is beyond terrifying. . .But it's also somehow exhilarating. Because Ruby is about to find out just what can happen when there are no compromises, no safety nets, and no rules to follow but your own. . . Roz Bailey went to college in New York City and never looked back. She spent the better part of her twenties searching for a fine romance, both at work as an editor and after hours in Manhattan. She's a huge fan of cities and hopes to one day return to a lifestyle full of museums and theaters, far from the land of minivans and drive-through windows. She currently lives with her husband and two children in the Pacific Northwest, where she has taken up walking in the rain and teaching art literacy. She is immersed in a study of slackers and can be found doing research in local coffee shops while working on her latte addiction, one day at a time.

When Jenna leaves her small town to live the glamorous life in a New York City brownstone, an ongoing series of sexual liaisons turns into a career. As the novelty wears off, she must choose between "glamor" and the true love she left behind.

This sassy, savvy, seriously on-the-money guide is essential reading for any woman whose new initials are G.D.--Gold Digger, Greatly Determined, Glorious Diva.

Angilee Rosslyn, a Southern debutante, has been brought to London by her ruthless father to make a profitable marriage to the Viscount Wroth. But after a night of passion with Angilee, the lustful Kyger sets out to save her and destroy the diabolical secret society that will stop at nothing to make her their pawn.

After the star of TV's hottest soap opera--who's secretly into gorgeous young men--meets with an untimely demise, the onscreen action is nothing compared to the diva-drama behind the scenes.

Ah, Provincetown. An oasis of lazy days, ocean air, and frosty summer drinks--the perfect place to relax and bond while soaking up the summer sun. At least, that's the plan when long-time couple Claire and Rita initiate newbies Kit and Sabi to the pleasures of Provincetown. But from the first flat tire to the constant delays (can anyone say "hold it in"?) on the road to the Cape, it's clear that this is one ride that will be anything but smooth. Claire may be in a relationship with Rita, but that doesn't mean she doesn't notice the attractive and extremely available Dara who seems to bump into Claire at every available opportunity...Rita is no fool--and she is anything but happy about Dara's unwelcome attentions to Claire. Of course, two can play that game, and Dara's ex, Becca, seems to need a shoulder to cry on, too...Kit is having second thoughts about inviting her friend Diane along for the ride. Too many friends at one time can get to be a little too much. Especially when their other houseguest, Grant, forgets her manners--and that Diane isn't "family"--and makes the world's biggest faux pas of a pass. Sabi would be happy if the foursome could dump the obnoxious Pat, who seems to have something to say about everything and everyone--and likes to say it to Kit. P-Town was supposed to be a romantic getaway, but now Sabi's not sure exactly who is getting away with what...