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The Light of the Lovers’ Moon by Marcia Lynn McClure

Title: The Light of the Lovers’ Moon

Author: Marcia Lynn McClure

Publisher: Distractions Ink

Release Date: May 26, 2011

ISBN: 978-0983525080

Size: 264 pages, 5×8, paperback

Genre: Romance

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Violet Fynne was haunted-haunted by memory. It had been nearly ten years since her father had moved the family from the tiny town of Rattler Rock to the city of Albany, New York. Yet the pain and guilt in Violet’s heart were as fresh and as haunting as ever they had been. It was true Violet had been only a child when her family moved.

Still-though she had been unwillingly pulled away from Rattler Rock-pulled away from him she held most dear-her heart had never left-and her mind had never forgotten the promise she had made-a promise to a boy-to a boy she had loved-a boy she had vowed to return to.

Yet the world changes-and people move beyond pain and regret. Thus, when Violet Fynne returned to Rattler Rock, it was to find that death had touched those she had known before-that the world had indeed changed-that unfamiliar faces now intruded on beloved memories. Had she returned too late? Had Violet Fynne lost her chance for peace-and happiness? Would she be forever haunted by the memory of the boy she had loved nearly ten years before?

Sweet Cherry Ray by Marcia Lynn McClure

Title: Sweet Cherry Ray

Author: Marcia Lynn McClure

Publisher: Distractions Ink

Release Date: May 26, 2011

ISBN: 978-0983525066

Size: 284 pages, 5×8, paperback

Genre: Romance

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Black Jack Haley and his band of outlaws spent a lot of time in the town of Blue Water. Drinking, gambling and keeping company with saloon girls, even the fact that retired Texas Ranger Arthur Ray lived nearby did nothing to discourage Black Jack and his boys from spending their time and stolen money in the small western town.

Still, though the outlaws never harmed any of Blue Water’s citizens, Arthur Ray knew men like Black Jack could turn on a dime. An outlaw was an outlaw and not to be trusted. Thus, the once Texas Ranger protected his family as best he could-demanding that his daughter, Cherry, dress as a man and remain as inconspicuous as possible. Though Cherry secretly longed for the feminine attire the other young ladies in Blue Water enjoyed, she understood her father’s concerns-and loved him all the more for it.

And so, life was fairly uneventful for the people of Blue Water, including Cherry Ray-until the day when a stranger rode into town. Handsome and intimidating, the stranger kept his business to himself. Yet, by the look of the gun at his hip, folks began to wonder if another outlaw had arrived in Blue Water. But that didn’t keep Cherry Ray and her curious nature from crossing the stranger’s path one too many times…

The Wild Queen by Cheri Chesley

Title: The Wild Queen

Author: Cheri Chesley

Publisher: Chesley Books

Release Date: May 11, 2011

ISBN: 978-1463504649

Size: 248 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

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In the exciting prequel to The Peasant Queen, Roweena is the crown princess of Norvallen, a tiny kingdom with only one thing of value—the Healer’s Grove. The trees in this small section of forest are enchanted, giving a sap that can be mixed into potions or salves to heal almost any wound.

And it’s in high demand.

Lucien, the young king of neighboring Demarde, comes to Roweena’s father seeking an alliance, but comes away with a marriage contract for young Roweena’s hand. Furious and stubborn, this untamed beauty vows he will never conquer her. But the contract purposely gives her time to come to terms with her fate.

Before Lucien can return, Roweena’s home is attacked and her parents are murdered. The Healer’s Grove is also attacked—burned to the ground. With nothing more than her horse and the clothes on her back, Roweena goes to the only person she knows can help her. Lucien.

Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne

Title: Blackberry Summer

Author: RaeAnne Thayne

Publisher: HQN Books

Release Date: May 24, 2011

ISBN: 978-0373775934

Size: 384 pages, 4×6, softcover

Genre: Romance

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Claire Bradford needed a wake-up call.

What she didn’t need was a tragic car accident. As a single mom and the owner of a successful bead shop, Claire leads a predictable life in Hope’s Crossing, Colorado. So what if she has no time for romance? At least, that’s what she tells herself, especially when her best friend’s sexy younger brother comes back to town as the new chief of police.

But when the accident forces Claire to slow down and lean on others—especially Riley McKnight—she realizes, for the first time, that things need to change. And not just in her own life. The accident—and the string of robberies committed by teenagers that led up to it—is a wake-up call to the people of Hope’s Crossing. The sense of community and togetherness had been lost during those tough years. But with a mysterious “Angel of Hope” working to inspire the town, Riley and Claire will find themselves opening up to love and other possibilities by the end of an extraordinary summer….

Blank Slate by Heather Justesen

Title: Blank Slate

Author: Heather Justesen

Publisher: Jelly Bean Press

Release Date: May 2011

ISBN: 978-0615479026

Size: 247 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Romance

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Adrianna Mueller may be a world-renowned concert pianist, but when she wakes from her coma after a serious car accident, her ability to perform has disappeared as completely as her lost memory. As she recovers from her injuries, she struggles with the expectations of everyone—her family, friends, and fiancé, Brock—who all want everything to go back to the way it was.

Everyone except Gavin, Adrianna’s brother’s business partner, who finds himself drawn to the woman she is now. But he has his own problems. As he tries to get a handle on a former employee’s embezzlement, he fights his growing feelings for Adrianna.

And then a trip to the emergency room shakes everything up, leaving her to stumble as she tries to regain her footing all over again.

Foggy with a Chance of Murder by G.G. Vandagriff

Title: Foggy with a Chance of Murder

Author: G.G. Vandagriff

Publisher: Deseret Book

Release Date: May 2011

ISBN:

Size: 274 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romantic Suspense

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What should have been a peaceful walk on the beach turns tragic when best-selling suspense author Chloe Greene fails to save a ten-year-old boy from drowning along the California coast. For Chloe, the boy’s death is simply more evidence that God does not exist – that anyone or anything can be taken by random chance, just as her own father was taken five years earlier.

Rob Stevens, the boy’s grieving father and a recent widower, isn’t sure he believes in God anymore, either, but when he becomes the target in a chain of violent attacks that are anything but random, he is forced to examine what he believes and what he has to live for.

As the pair search for answers, Chloe is introduced to a new religion that offers her the first hope and peace she has felt in years. That peace is threatened, however, when Chloe’s old boyfriend, Luke, reenters her life and stirs up old memories and old desires.

Chloe finds herself at a crossroads of the heart as well as of the soul, but her chance for a new beginning could be destroyed when a dense fog provides the perfect cover for an unknown assailant and one final attack.

Shades of Gray by Rachel Ann Nunes

Title: Shades of Gray

Author: Rachel Ann Nunes

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Release Date: May 9, 2010

ISBN: 978-1609080518

Size: 320 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Autumn Rain Series: The Eyes of a Stranger (book 1), Imprints (book 2)

Why would a contented husband who has it all simply disappear?

Autumn Rain believes someone from Dennis Brigg’s past has played into his sudden disappearance, and she involves Detective Shannon Martin in the investigation, hoping that together they can find her friend before the past catches up to him.

Meanwhile, Autumn has troubles of her own. Her boyfriend, Jake, has been a great support since her father’s death, but now his old girlfriend, Kolonda, needs his help with the strange events occurring at her rental buildings. Unfortunately, Jake’s help doesn’t seem to be all Kolonda wants. Autumn is equally confused about her own changing feelings for Jake and for Detective Martin.

Both investigations take a dangerous turn, with millions of dollars and many lives at stake, including that of an innocent young boy. Only by reading imprints—emotions left on certain objects—and putting herself at risk can Autumn unravel the mystery and save her friends.

A Far Horizon by Anita Stansfield

Title: A Far Horizon (Shadows of Brierley Series)

Author: Anita Stansfield

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: May 2, 2011

ISBN: 978-1608613151

Size: 208 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Historical Romance

Shadows of Brierley Series: The Wanderer (book 1)

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The journey had been long and difficult and full of mishaps—even deadly ones. But the words in Ian’s mind seemed . . . as if they encompassed all they’d endured and experienced; all their losses and sorrows. . . . You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be, Ian. It was true. He knew it was true. He was exactly where God wanted him to be, and so were those who constituted his family. . . . They were where God wanted them to be; they were on the right path, in the right place at the right time, and they would soon achieve their goal and be united with God’s people.

This is the story of a family whose lives are anything but ordinary—a family whose journey takes them from the luxuries and comforts of a privileged Scottish heritage to the raw realities of a fledgling American frontier and a people who are true to their God and their faith despite relentless persecution. With characters that leave an indelible impression on the reader’s heart, and a series of misfortunes that threatens to break spirits and extinguish faith, A Far Horizon will prove to be a spiritually significant destination well worth the journey

The Alias by Mandi Tucker Slack

Title: The Alias

Author: Mandi Tucker Slack

Publisher: Bonneville/CFI

Release Date: May 14, 2011

ISBN: 978-1599555096

Size: 208 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romantic Suspense

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After a long and difficult divorce, Jacey thinks the worst is over. Little does she know she’ll soon be forced to go undercover to protect her family, and in the process, she’ll risk losing her identity, her future, and her heart. With a lightning pace, a good dose of humor, and a plot that’s full of suspense, this thrilling novel is an edge-of-your-seat read.

Her Desert Prince by Rebecca Winters

Title: Her Desert Prince

Author: Rebecca Winters

Publisher: Harlequin

Release Date: May 3, 2011

ISBN: 978-0373177295

Size: 192 pages, 4×6, mass market paperback

Genre: Romance

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Visiting the beautiful Nafud desert is a chance for Lauren Viret to lay her grandmother’s spirit and secrets to rest. But caught up in a sandstorm, Lauren is rescued by a handsome stranger….

Prince Rashad believes the stunning American he saved is hiding something—he must keep her close! What he doesn’t expect is to fall under Lauren’s captivating spell…. Yet as the enchanting nights in Arabia reveal the truth, could a future for Lauren and her prince ever be more than just a mirage?

The Perfect Token by Cathryn Tew

Title: The Perfect Token

Author: Cathryn Tew

Publisher: Cedar Fort

Release Date: May 11, 2011

ISBN: 978-1599557946

Size: 224 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romance

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Brietta has long given up on finding her true love – that is, until she meets John. Charming, handsome, and perfect, he’s everything she’s ever wanted. But her plans go awry when she finds out John may already be planning to propose – to another girl! Filled with humor and a touch of sass, this book reminds you that finding love is a journey of self-discovery.

The Perfect Fit by Michele Ashman Bell

Title: The Perfect Fit (Butterfly Box #3)

Author: Michele Ashman Bell

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: May 2011

ISBN:

Size: 314 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Romance

Series: A Modest Proposal (1), Hometown Girl (2)

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The Butterfly Girls can’t wait to begin their fourteenth annual weekend reunion, a time to renew their bonds of friendship and honor the memory of their high school friend Ava. But a dark cloud of fear soon forms in their shared hotel room when they learn that one of their former classmates has been brutally murdered. And when new evidence suggests Ava was murdered as well, the friends realize one of them might be next.

Andi is glad to be taking the Butterfly Box with her to Hawaii, where she plans to spend a few weeks participating in a reality dating show. To her surprise, the eligible bachelor, Michael Makura, soon singles her out for attention, provoking jealous acts of sabotage from the other contestants. Soon a series of unusual events disrupts the pair’s fledgling romance, and Andi starts over in New York where she begins dating a great guy and accepts a job offer from a generous, eccentric man. But when Michael unexpectedly shows up, all is not well in the Big Apple. And soon Andi comes face-to-face with the man who killed her friend—and he aims to kill her as well.

One Magic Moment by Lynn Kurland

Title: One Magic Moment

Author: Lynn Kurland

Publisher: Jove

Release Date: May 3, 2011

ISBN: 978-0515149517

Size: 384 pages, 4×6.6, softcover

Genre: Romance/Fantasy

There’s no time like the present . . .
if you’re running away from the past.

Tess Alexander has it all: family within reach, work she loves, and the chance to live in a perfectly restored medieval castle. But then a trip to the village brings her face-to-face with the new owner of the local garage, who looks a great deal like the man who married her sister . . . eight hundred years in the past. She’s determined to remain objective about magic and destiny, yet she can’t help but wonder about the mysterious, sword-wielding mechanic . . .

As far as John de Piaget is concerned, he has no past; it’s safer that way. The last thing he needs is the nosey medieval studies scholar from the nearby castle dredging up ancient history—his ancient history. But from the moment he lays eyes on Tess, John can’t help but wonder how he ever took a decent breath without her . . . or how he’s going to protect her from the treachery that threatens both their futures.

Constant Hearts by Donna Hatch

Title: Constant Hearts

Author: Donna Hatch

Publisher:

Release Date: April 28, 2011

ISBN:

Size: eBook, 14619 words

Genre: Regency Romance

The scandalous Lady Amelia Dasherwood would rather thumb her nose at the society who shunned her for getting a divorce, but must now face those who rejected her in order to solicit aid for a forgotten orphanage dear to her.

Newly returned from the horrors of war, Dr. Reed St. Ives plans to make a new life as a country doctor and forget Amelia ever existed–after all, she broke his heart when she married another man. Yet she keeps invading his thoughts and showing up when he least expects her. If only he could find a cure for his own heart.

When fate reunites them, the last thing they want is to face the heartbreak that tore them apart years ago. Amelia must choose between honoring her family’s wishes to deny her heart again, or declaring herself and risking Reed’s rejection. Placing her heart at his feet would take the most courage of all.

Hidden in the Heart by Roseanne Evans Wilkins

Title: Hidden in the Heart

Author: Roseanne Evans Wilkins

Publisher: CreateSpace

Release Date: April 9, 2011

ISBN: 978-1456573423

Size: 214 pages, 5.5×8.5, softcover

Genre: Romance

Series: Kansas Connection Series: Tangled Hearts (bk 1)

Cathee is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has suffered from severe post traumatic stress disorder for several years. During a vacation with her four year old daughter to Topeka, Kansas, she meets Garrett, a therapist. He hopes Cathee will let him help her work through her issues, but her past has come back to haunt her.

River Whispers by Kathi Oram Peterson

Title: River Whispers

Author: Kathi Oram Peterson

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: April 21, 2011

ISBN: 978-1608611461

Size: 240 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romantic Suspense

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Regi Bernard’s small hometown on the Snake River is good for some things (like fishing) but bad for others (like avoiding old flames). On one unlucky day, Regi runs in to the two men she least wants to see: Samuel Tanner, her first love, whose sudden rejection still stings decades later; and Ranger Curtis Romney, the man who trampled her daughter’s heart and reputation. But the next day, Regi’s luck is even worse. While trespassing on Samuel’s land to fish, she discovers a dead body in the willows. And when Regi reports the murder, she becomes the prime suspect.

Of course Regi knows she’s innocent. What she doesn t know is why the murder leads keep pointing to her, and she’s not going to sit around waiting while others find out. Unraveling a murder case in a small town where everyone and everything is interconnected is a tangled task at best. As Regi takes matters into her own hands, she finds the evidence points to multiple townspeople as the possible killer, including Regi’s own sister. With so many possibilities, Regi can’t get the job done without getting close to one particular suspect, Samuel, the man she’d hoped to avoid forever. The two of them will need more than luck if they’re going to clear their names and their past. And as Regi races to discover the truth about the murder, she may very well face her own.

Captive Heart by Michele Paige Holmes

Title: Captive Heart

Author: Michele Paige Holmes

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: April 11, 2011

ISBN:

Size: 256 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Historical Romance

Emmalyne Madsen sends a desperate plea heavenward as a band of lawless men makes their way up the aisle of the railcar. When one hauls her roughly from the seat, threatening and cursing, Emmalyne fears her adventure out West has just turned into a nightmare.

Thayne Kendrich has an urgent need for a school teacher, and he’s not above doing whatever it takes to get one — including forcing her at gunpoint across the scorching prairie. But the teacher he chooses turns out to be a little tougher — and softer — than he anticipated, and before long he finds himself battling emotions he vowed to never feel again.

Emma, too, struggles with feelings she knows she ought not be having toward Thayne. He’s an outlaw, after all — or is he? As the days pass and their destination — the Black Hills — draws nearer, Emma realizes that out West, the line between right and wrong is sometimes blurred. Might the man she believed to be on the wrong side of the law have acted with the purest intentions? If so, her greatest danger may be in her own heart, as he holds her captive in more ways than one.

Generations: Wilder Times by Lori Folkman

Title: Generations: Wilder Times

Author: Lori Folkman

Publisher: Springhill Publishing

Release Date: April 8, 2011

ISBN: 978-0-9835474-1-9

Size: 310 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Contemporary Young Adult Romance

Ben Wilder never really dreamt about becoming a rockstar. It was more of a given—his throne to inherit. But the more he walks in his famous father’s footsteps, the more Ben sinks into the murky past that left his dad dead.

Katrina Hayes never dreamt about becoming a rockstar either. However, she does spend plenty of time dreaming about one particular rockstar. But when she finally has the chance to meet Ben Wilder, it comes at a cost. The price? Sacrificing a friendship that’s been in place since birth. And that’s just the finder’s fee.

Just Shy of Paradise by Carole Thayne Warburton

Title: Just Shy of Paradise

Author: Carole Thayne Warburton

Publisher: Walnut Springs Press

Release Date: April 1, 2011

ISBN: 978-1935217916

Size: 318 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romance

When Lily’s valuable fishing pole is stolen, her Native American friend, Sky, is charged with the crime. But things are not always as they seem in this intriguing tale of romance, secrets, and betrayal.

The List by Melanie Jacobson

Title: The List

Author: Melanie Jacobson

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: March, 2011

ISBN:

Size: 304 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romantic Comedy

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Ashley Barrett doesn’t want to get married. At least, not anytime soon. She doesn’t care how many of her friends and family members and fellow churchgoers had weddings before they finished college — the last thing she needs in her fun-loving twenties is the dead-weight of some guy. And that’s why she created The List. By the time she completes all twenty-five goals — from learning a language to skydiving to perfecting the art of making sushi — she’ll be more ready to settle down. Maybe.

This summer in California is a prime time for Ashley to cross two items off the list: learn to surf (#13) and have a summer romance (#17). And Matt Gibson, the best surf instructor in Huntington Beach and the most wanted guy in the singles ward, is the perfect man for the job. Ashley hatches a plan to love him and leave him before heading off to grad school in the fall (#4, get a master’s degree). But when Matt decides he doesn’t like the “leaving” part, Ashley’s carefully laid plans are turned sideways. Now Ashley faces an unexpected dilemma: should she stick to the safety of The List, or risk everything for a love that may tie her down — or might set her free?

Hearts Through Time by Marie Higgins

Title: Hearts Through Time

Author: Marie Higgins

Publisher: Walnut Springs

Release Date: March 11, 2011

ISBN: 978-1935217923

Size: 280 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romance

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A love story that transcends time . . .

When a woman claiming to be a ghost from 1912 appears in Nick Marshal’s office and begs for help in solving her murder, he thinks he has lost his mind. A scandal that rocked Hollywood almost destroyed his law practice, so he doesn’t need any more fireworks as he rebuilds his life. Still, he is intrigued by Abigail Carlisle’s plea, and he needs clients, even if this one insists she’s dead. The more secrets Nick uncovers, the deeper he falls for the beautiful ghost.

Abigail believes Nick is her heart’s true desire, but how can happily-ever-after happen when she’s already dead? The more time she spends with him, the more real she becomes, until Nick can finally touch her.

In a strange turn of events, Nick is suddenly whisked back to 1912, two weeks before Abby’s murder, but she doesn’t remember him. When he attempts to win her over so he can save her from a tragic destiny, Abby thinks Nick is courting her for her inheritance. But even if he can rescue her and make her trust him again, how can they be together forever?

Miss Delacourt Has Her Day by Heidi Ashworth

Title: Miss Delacourt Has Her Day

Author: Heidi Ashworth

Publisher: Avalon Books

Release Date: February 4, 2011

ISBN: 978-0803477162

Size: 192 pages, hardcover

Genre: Regency Romance

Series: Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind

Ginny Delacourt felt the course of true love could not have run smoother. After all, it required only a fortnight, a pair of highwaymen, a pox quarantine, a sham betrothal, and a masquerade ball to bring Sir Anthony up to snuff. When her beloved suddenly becomes the heir to his uncle, the Duke of Marcross, protocol dictates that he drop the “Sir” from his name. It’s his uncle who insists Ginny, daughter of a lowly vicar, is not the proper bride for a future duke.

Lucinda and Lord Avery arrive on the scene to stir up trouble, and Ginny’s normally manipulative Grandaunt Regina seems helpless to arrange anything, least of all a frowned-upon wedding. It’s up to Anthony, with help from his fussy valet, to see to it that Ginny has her day.

The road to true love just got a little bumpier.

Kissing Cousins by Marcia Lynn McClure

Title: Kissing Cousins

Author: Marcia Lynn McClure

Publisher: Distractions Ink

Release Date: February 22, 2011

ISBN: 978-0982782682

Size: 264 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Romance

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Poppy Amore loved her job waitressing at Good Ol’ Days Family Restaurant. No one could ask for a better working environment. After all, her best friend Whitney worked there, and her boss, restaurant owner Mr. Dexter, was a kind, understanding, grandfatherly sort of man. Furthermore, the job allowed Poppy to linger in the company of Mr. Dexter’s grandson Swaggart Moretti-the handsome and charismatic head cook at Good Ol’ Days. Secretly, Swaggart was far more to Poppy than just a man who was easy to look at. In truth, she had harbored a secret crush on him for years-since her freshman year in high school, in fact. And although the memory of her feelings-even the lingering truth of them-haunted Poppy the way a veiled, unrequited love always haunts a heart, she had learned to simply find joy in possessing a hidden, anonymous delight in merely being associated with Swaggart.

Still, Poppy had begun to wonder if her heart would ever let go of Swaggart Moretti-if any other man in the world could ever turn her head. When the dazzling, uber-fashionable Mark Lawson appeared one night at Good Ol’ Days, however, Poppy began to believe that perhaps her attention and her heart would be distracted from Swaggart at last.

Mark Lawson was every girl’s fantasy-tall, uniquely handsome, financially well-off, and as charming as any prince ever to appear in fairy tales. He was kind, considerate, and, Poppy would find, a true, old-fashioned champion. Thus, Poppy Amore willingly allowed her heart and mind to follow Mark Lawson-to attempt to abandon the past and an unrequited love and begin to move on. But all the world knows that real love is not so easily put off, and Poppy began to wonder if even a man so wonderful as Mark Lawson could truly drive Swaggart Moretti from her heart.

Would Poppy Amore miss her one chance at happiness, all for the sake of an unfulfilled adolescent’s dream?

Tangled Hearts by Roseanne Evans Wilkins

Title: Tangled Hearts

Author: Roseanne Evans Wilkins

Publisher: Create Space

Release Date: February 18, 2011

ISBN: 978-1456537791

Size: 336 pages, 5.5×8.5, softcover

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Series: Kansas Connection Series—Hidden in the Heart, Change of Heart

Serra Lanning, known as the Chaste Mormon Model Kara Kukaanei, grew up in Salina, Kansas. She is living a lonely life. Her parents have died and her sister, Brooke, hasn’t spoken to her in years. When Brooke shows up with her son in tow and asks Serra to watch him while she and her husband go on vacation to France, Serra’s whole life is turned upside down. Serra’s decision to hide from Brooke’s in-law’s create problems she doesn’t anticipate. When the tires to her new SUV are slashed, she knows she has more to fear than having her nephew taken.