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The Wanderer by Anita Stansfield

Title: The Wanderer (Shadows of Brierley Series)

Author: Anita Stansfield

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: February 2011

ISBN: 978-1608612095

Size: 242 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Historical Romance

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As he neared the edge of the crowd, Ian could hear a loud voice preaching some kind of sermon. He bristled from the inside out. The very thought of God encouraged his guilt and tempted him to turn back to the pub, where he could purchase the means to drown out the taunting voices of shame that had taken up comfortable residence in his tortured mind.

Nevertheless, with a few of his remaining coins, Ian purchases a copy of the book from which the “preacher” is quoting, an act that somehow gives this troubled prodigal the courage to leave the dark alleyways of London and begin the long journey home—home to his beloved Brierley and to the woman whose heart he hopes to win.

Little does he realize the impact this book will have on him and his family as they struggle with the grim consequences of unrestrained compulsions and passions, and the seemingly insurmountable challenges of mental illness. As the threads that hold the tapestry of the MacBrier family together threaten to unravel, Ian realizes that . . . The Book of Mormon had been destined to come into his hands, and he was destined to follow where it led him.

In The Wanderer, set in the lush highlands of nineteenth century Scotland, Anita Stansfield is at her storytelling best. Filled with past regrets and new beginnings, this volume is an extraordinary journey toward faith and peace—a sweeping emotional experience from start to finish.

Mark of Royalty by Clark & Williams

Title: Mark of Royalty

Author: Jennifer K. Clark and Stephonie K. Williams

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: February 11. 2011

ISBN: 978-1598117754

Size: 240 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Romance

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At a time when royal infants are marked at birth, a royal advisor makes a terrible misstep—and an infant princess must be secreted away to save her life. Named Sarah by Miranda, the woman who agrees to raise the child as her own, the girl is unaware of her royal heritage—even though Miranda has done all she can to pair Sarah with the king’s nephew, Lord Chad. But unexpected events prevent the expected betrothal.

Determined to fulfill her devoted mother’s wishes, Sarah reserves her heart for Chad despite her growing affections for another man. But as plots against the crown unfold, someone accidentally discovers Sarah’s mark of royalty—setting the stage for discoveries that will shake the kingdom to its core.

Borrowed Light by Carla Kelly

Title: Borrowed Light

Author: Carla Kelly

Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc.

Release Date: February 8, 2011

ISBN: 978-1599554662

Size: 410 pages, 4.25×7, softcover

Genre: Romance

Julia Darling never expected to cook for some cowboys in Wyoming, but when she breaks off her engagement in Salt Lake City, it’s the perfect opportunity for her to escape. Determined to stick the job out, Julia faces her biggest challenge yet – letting go of borrowed light to find her own testimony. Set in the early 1900s, this is one romantic adventure you’ll never forget!

Honeymoon Heist by Anna Jones Buttimore

Title: Honeymoon Heist

Author: Anna Jones Buttimore

Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc.

Release Date: February 8, 2011

ISBN: 978-1599554785

Size: 240 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romance

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After surviving a tumultuous wedding day, all Rodney and Claire Hewlett want is to enjoy a relaxing honeymoon on a luxurious island. But when one of the locals chases them through town and ransacks their hotel room, relaxing is the last thing on the newlyweds’ minds, especially when they discover one of their suitcases has been replaced with a case full of cash. Now on the run, Rodney and Claire have no one to turn to except Claire’s philandering French ex-husband.

This thrilling tale will take you by plane, train, and boat across Europe in an adrenaline-pumping ride that won’t end until the very last page.

The Nanny and The CEO by Rebecca Winters

Title: The Nanny and The CEO

Author: Rebecca Winters

Publisher: Harlequin

Release Date: February 1, 2011

ISBN: 978-0373177097

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

Genre: Romance

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CEO Nick Wainwright can handle billion-dollar business deals with his eyes closed, but a baby? Nick needs help— a nanny for his precious son, and fast! Nick never mixes business with pleasure, but when delectable Reece Chamberlain enters his Park Avenue apartment, everything changes….

Reece is thrilled to be offered the job looking after Jamie, but the little one’s handsome daddy steals her heart, as well. Her career used to be everything, but now a life as Nick’s bride, with baby Jamie, is sounding more and more like heaven….

The Privateer by Danielle Thorne

Title: The Privateer

Author: Danielle Thorne

Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing

Release Date: January 1, 2011*

ISBN:

Size: e-Book

Genre: Historical Romance (Regency)

*This book was originally published in 2009. It has been republished with revisions by a different publisher. It may not be not eligible for a Whitney award. ??

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The reign of piracy is over in the Caribbean, or so it’s believed until diamonds are discovered in Brazil. Despite the cover-up, Captain Julius Bertrand begins to hear whispers. The Spanish guardacostas are dumping log books, and a new French pirate is on the prowl. Distracted by an avaricious woman he could never love, and the beautiful Kate O’Connell who doesn’t need him, he tries to untangle the web of mysterious cargo someone in the New World wants kept secret. When Bertrand’s pirating past returns with the explosive force of a sweeping broadside, he finds he must sacrifice everything his respectable life has brought him, in order to save what matters most.

The Bachelor Ranger by Rebecca Winters

Title: The Bachelor Ranger

Author: Rebecca Winters

Publisher: Harlequin

Release Date: January 4, 2011

ISBN: 978-0373753437

Size: 224 pages, 4×6, mass market paperback

Genre: Romance

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It’s déjà vu all over again when a teen volunteer project brings Alex Harcourt back to Yosemite. Cal Hollis is still the same hunky park ranger she kissed fourteen months ago—the man who always made her feel safe and protected. Now, with his fierce dedication to his job and his bear dog at his side, he’s even more irresistible. But Alex can’t fall for him again…especially once she learns his tragic secret.

The kiss should never have happened—not with this woman and not on his watch. But Cal was already half in love with Alex, and second chances don’t come around that often. They have to work together to catch the ruthless poachers out to destroy Yosemite’s wildlife, and Cal’s mind is made up. He’ll move beyond the past…and hopefully catch Alex in the process!

The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden

Title: The Kiss of a Stranger

Author: Sarah M. Eden

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: January 3, 2011

ISBN:

Size: pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Regency Romance

When Crispin, Lord Cavratt, thoroughly and scandalously kisses a serving woman in the garden of a country inn, he assumes the encounter will be of no consequence. But he could be more mistaken–the maid is not only a lady of birth, she’s the niece of a very large, exceptionally angry gentleman, who claims Crispin has compromised his niece beyond redemption. The dismayed young lord has no choice but to marry Miss Catherine Thorndale, who lacks both money and refinement and assumes all men are as vicious as her guardian uncle.

Trapped between an unwanted marriage and a hasty annulment, which would leave his reputation tainted and Catherine’s utterly ruined, Crispin begins guiding his wife’s transformation from a socially petrified country girl to a lady of society. Their unfolding relationship reveals encouraging surprises for both of them, and privately each of them wonders if theirs may become a true marriage of the heart. But their hopes are dashed when forces conspire to split asunder what fate has granted. As a battle of wits escalates into a life-threatening confrontation, will it be possible for Crispin and Catherine to live happily ever after?

Josette by Danielle Thorne

Title: Josette

Author: Danielle Thorne

Publisher: Whimsical Publications

Release Date: December 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-1936167319

Size: 184 pages, 5.5×8.5, softcover

Genre: Historical Romance (Regency)

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Josette Price sees her future in Beddingfield Park. While her brother, George, needlessly pursues a naval career, Josette promises to watch over their beloved parents and the Beddingfield Park estate. Nothing would make Josette happier than to see her sister and her self settled within the palings of Beddingfield. But dark, brooding Captain Carter rides into their lives with news that ruins everything: George has been lost at sea.

Learning the park is entailed to their cousin, Edward, Josette must decide between marrying her fickle relation or helping her besotted sister trap him in her stead. Before a decision can be made, will Captain Carter and his delightfully spinsterish relatives stop the Price girls from making a choice that would be the greatest tragedy of all?

Meg’s Melody by Kaylee Baldwin

Title: Meg’s Melody

Author: Kaylee Baldwin

Publisher: Bonneville/Cedar Fort, Inc.

Release Date: December 8, 2010

ISBN: 978-1599554778

Size: 256 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romance

She paced the small confines of her bathroom as she waited the obligatory two minutes for the result. Yet, part of her sensed the truth. Not only did Austin take her self-esteem and plans for happiness, but he also took her get-out-of-this-marriage-free card.

The plus sign glared at Meg from the white plastic frame of the pregnancy test. The test fell from her hands and clattered into the bathtub as Meg’s back slid against the wall until she reached the floor.

“I’m pregnant,” she said into the quiet.

Meg never imagined she’d end up like this. With nowhere else to turn, she’s forced to rely on the family she pushed away, the church she abandoned, and an unexpected friendship to help her find her forgotten melody. Meanwhile Matt is still mourning the loss of his wife. But determined to keep things together for his daughter’s sake, he decides starting over in a new place might be just what his family needs.

This touching story combines romance with redemption and real conflict to remind you it’s never too late to find joy. Kaylee Baldwin’s capable hand renders a sincere, heartfelt story of rediscovery and hope. Perfect for romantics of all ages, this book will captivate your heart and rekindle your belief in the magic of music.

The Rogue Shop by Michael Knudsen

Title: The Rogue Shop

Author: Michael Knudsen

Publisher: Cedar Fort

Release Date: December 8, 2010

ISBN: 978-1599554686

Size: 288 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romantic Comedy

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“Swear you will never become a Mormon.”

It was more likely I’d become a vegan. “Don’t be ridiculous, Aunt Jean. I’m not going to become a Mormon.”

“Swear it on the Bible.”

Trying to escape from his Texas Baptist upbrining and a troubled past, Chris Kerry came to Salt Lake City to get an education—and nothing else. But keeping his promise to stay away from the Mormons proves difficult, especialy with two cute college girls living across the hall. And when Chris finds a job at a tuxedo shop, his promise unravels as he discovers new friendships, hidden secrets, and a lost heritage he never imagined he had.

The Rogue Shop illuminates how we recognize truth even in the most trying circumstances. Michael Knudsen’s hilarious debut will remind you about the value of faith, family, and friends as Chris learns from his past to move forward into a better future.

The Peasant Queen by Cheri Chesley

Title: The Peasant Queen

Author: Cheri Chesley

Publisher: Cedar Fort

Release Date: December 8, 2010

ISBN: 978-1599554167

Size: 256 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: YA Fantasy Romance

“Sire, I don’t understand your plans for me,” Krystal pleaded. “Please send me home. After all, I’m only a mere peasant girl.”

King Gregory stepped closer and lifted a strand of her hair in his hand. “I don’t want you to ask me that again. And as for being a mere peasant girl, you are that no longer,”

“What do you mean?”

“I have the authority to name a princess of Avolonya, and I have. You are now that princess.”

After running away from home, Krystal is transported to a faraway kingdom where an evil tyrant is bent on taking the crown—and Krystal’s hand in marriage. But when she falls in love with the rightful heir to the throne, she must make an impossible choice: sacrifice her one chance at happiness and agree to marry King Gregory, or face the destructin of an entire kingdom.

A Thunder Canyon Christmas by RaeAnne Thayne

Title: A Thunder Canyon Christmas

Author: RaeAnne Thayne

Publisher: Silhouette

Release Date: December 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-0373655656

Size: 224 pages, 4×6, softcover

Genre: Romance

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Elise Clifton is back in Thunder Canyon for a family reunion — with her newly discovered parents. Now rumors are flying about the woman behind the town’s hottest story and Matt Cates – the tall, dark, gorgeous cowboy who’s making Elise long to turn the past into a future … with him.

Ever since he came home to Montana, Matt’s been trying to live down his wild playboy reputation. And the moment he sees the petite blonde again, he doesn’t have eyes for anyone else. Will Matt’s love for Elise bcome the town’s next big headline? Stay tuned, faithful readers, to see if Thunder Canyon’s most honorable cowboy can persuade Elise to tie the knot with him and turn this Christmas into a true season for giving.

Second Kiss by Natalie Palmer

Title: Second Kiss

Author: Natalie Palmer

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Release Date: November 30, 2010

ISBN: 978-1616637675

Size: 240 pages, 5.5×8.5, softcover

Genre: Romance

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‘Even my most humiliating moments seemed funny somehow when I told them to Jess.’

Gemma Mitchell is a normal girl who somehow gets herself into abnormally embarrassing circumstances. And while she thinks she’s the biggest loser in school because of them, there are a few people in her life who would disagree. One of those people is her best friend, Jess Tyler, who is opposite to her in every way. He’s popular, good looking, athletic, and intelligent, and he can’t get enough of Gemma. But while Gemma is dealing with problems like wrong locker combinations and Valentine’s Day dances, Jess is living in a world of serious issues that are foreign to Gemma, until she realizes that he’s holding on to her for dear life.

Humorous and true to life, Second Kiss is an entertaining saga about a boy and girl who find that their lives have a lot more meaning once they have shared them with each other.

The Wishing Hour by J. Adams

Title: The Wishing Hour

Author: J. Adams

Publisher: Jewel of the West

Release Date: November 30, 2010

ISBN: 978-0615425207

Size: 244 pages, 5.5×8.5, softcover

Genre: Romance?

Celine Anderson lives an average solitary life, sticking to routine, never taking chances, and never experiencing true love. All of this changes when a handsome immortal enters her life. She has never laid eyes on the man before, but she somehow knows him and instantly trusts him completely. Placing her life in his hands, Celine is taken on an unexpected journey and learns of an ancient prophecy she is to take part in. And her immortal guardian is intent on protecting her against those who would see her fail. He has been chosen for this calling and it is his sacred duty to keep her safe–to see the prophecy fulfilled at all cost. If they fail, it will change the world as they know it.

Wild Irish Rose by Deborah L. Weikel

Title: Wild Irish Rose

Author: Deborah L. Weikel

Publisher: Walnut Springs

Release Date: June 3, 2010 (per Amazon); November?

ISBN: 978-1935217664

Size: 292 pages, 5.5×8.5, softcover

Genre: Historical Romance

Rosaleen O’Shay must marry a perfect stranger to help her family. Can she do it?

Rosaleen glanced down the street, took her mother’s arm, and started to cross. Then she heard her mother scream just as a horse reared in front of them. Stumbling back, she tripped over her mother’s foot and landed in the dirt.

”Ye filthy brute!” Rosaleen shouted. ”What are ye doin’, tryin’ to kill me?”

”What in tarnation were you doing walking down the middle of the street? Don’t you have any sense in that pretty little head of yours?” Rosaleen looked up at the dirty soldier grinning down at her from his horse. She rose to her feet with as much dignity as possible. . . .

”How dare ye insinuate I’m in the wrong! Yer nothin’ but a trail-dusty blackguard with the manners of a pig. . . . If ye cannot brin’ yerself to help a lady in distress, at least ye could apologize for yer blunder.”

”I don’t see a lady in distress,” the soldier replied, casting Rosaleen a lopsided grin. He tipped his hat and winked at her, then urged his horse on down the street. . . .

Clearly, this soldier was accustomed to flirting with anyone who wore a skirt. Yet Rosaleen had to admit he had the most gorgeous blue eyes she’d ever seen. Even the sound of his voice caused her pulse to race.

It is May 1865. When Rosaleen O’Shay and her mother lose their factory jobs, and then her father and brother are injured in a coal-mine cave-in, the family is in serious trouble. Rosaleen worries they will never save enough money to fulfill their dream to leave Pittsburgh and buy a farm in California. Hoping to give her a better life, Rosaleen’s father secretly arranges to marry her off to Blaise Cameron, a young man on his way to his parents’ ranch near Stockton, California. In a twist of fate, Blaise turns out to be the soldier from the street — the one Rosaleen considers a blackard.

To make matters worse, Blaise has a plan‹and dubious motives for taking a wife — so Rosaleen will have to drive a hard bargain of her own. Will Blaise tame the fiery redhead and make her truly his? Or will he annul the marriage as promised when he has achieved his objectives? And will Rosaleen realize that unusual beginnings can lead to happily ever after?

The Price of Gold by Alison Palmer

Title: The Price of Gold

Author: Alison Palmer

Publisher: CreateSpace

Release Date: November 19, 2010

ISBN: 978-1456356682

Size: 304 pages, 5×8″, softcover

Genre: Paranormal Romance

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Met’s life is filled with traditions and secrets. It’s not easy being a shape-shifter with the golden blood of the Egyptian gods running through his veins. Cassie has her own secrets. She’s just trying to protect herself and that means there are some things you don’t tell anyone. There is no room for romance when your life is consumed by secrecy, but sometimes love has a different idea of what two people need.

The Broken Road by Shannon Guyman

Title: The Broken Road

Author: Shannon Guyman

Publisher: Cedar Fort/Bonneville

Release Date: November 12, 2010

ISBN: 978-1599554198

Size: 272 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romance

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When Allison moves her two younger siblings back to Alpine, Utah, she’s hoping they can overcome their father’s dark legacy.

Reuniting all your favorite characters from Makeover and Taking Chances, this inspirational tale of love and forgiveness will remind you that a family consists of the people who love you most and that nothing in the past can dim the brightness of your future.

Every Graceful Fancy by Anita Stansfield

Title: Every Graceful Fancy (Dickens Inn, 5)

Author: Anita Stansfield

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: November 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-1608611218

Size: 320 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romance

Series: The Best of Times (v1), A Far, Far Better Place (v2), A Loving Heart (v3), Tranquil Light (v4)

What could be more unlikely than a romance between a traumatized and unwed expectant mother and a charming, wealthy, and ambitious young man with philanthropic dreams of astonishing proportions? Acclaimed, bestselling LDS author Anita Stansfield does not hesitate to take on tough and sensitive issues, and has a gift for handling them with wisdom and compassion.

In this compelling conclusion to a remarkable series, the Dickensian Inn once again proves itself to be a place of warmth and welcome—a place where, under the gentle tutelage and friendship of proprietors Chas and Jackson Leeds, the light of the gospel and the miracle of forgiveness change people’s lives and bring peace and healing.
Every Graceful Fancy is a story of courage and quiet heroism, a captivating novel about people and the choices that define them. Ms. Stansfield’s gift for creating an engaging story with characters we know and love sweeps the reader along in these pages toward a genuinely satisfying, happy, and graceful ending.

Trespass by Sandra Grey

Title: Trespass

Author: Sandra Grey

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: October 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-1608610525

Size: 384 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Historical Romance

Series: Traitor, Tribunal

Lieutenant Viktor Rostov warned them not to cross him. If Hans Brenner had listened, Natalie Allred might not have disappeared — and Hans might not be lying mortally wounded, his life forfeit to the Soviet MGB. All Hans wanted was to marry his sweetheart in America. But that was before an agreement between Hans and U.S. intelligence goes horribly wrong.

Lieutenant Rostov has no choice; with his daughter, Lucya, sentenced to a Siberian death camp in a governmental power play, he must deliver Hans or risk losing Lucya forever. To preserve Lucya’s life, Hans must help the Soviets build a bomb, and Natalie must swear allegiance to the motherland and to Rostov himself. Escape seems impossible within the iron grip of the secret police. And when the MGB begins to suspect betrayal, Hans and Natalie’s survival will hinge on two people. One must trespass against the laws of a nation that gave him a second chance, and the other must make a heart-wrenching choice: trespass against his country or against his heart.

Everlasting Desire by Amanda Ashley

Title: Everlasting Desire

Author: Amanda Ashley

Publisher: Zebra

Release Date: October 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-1420104448

Size: 320 pages, 4×6, softcover

Genre: Paranormal Romance

(Caution: May contain objectionable content)

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The clientele at Shore’s clothing store includes some of L.A.’s sexiest bachelors. But none of them affects Megan DeLacey as deeply as the dark-eyed stranger who strides into her boutique one evening – and keeps returning, night after night. Megan is drawn to Rhys Costain even as she fears him. Because his reason for being there is clear -he wants Megan, with an intensity that’s both tempting and terrifying…

For almost five centuries, Rhys has lived alone, using women as it pleased him and never wanting more. As Master of the West Coast vampires, it’s his duty to eliminate the ancient vampire who’s draining humans on his turf, putting all of their kind at risk. But Megan’s lush beauty and vibrant warmth is blinding him to a danger that will soon engulf them both – and tear him from the only woman who can satisfy his darkest hunger.

Cross My Heart by Julie Wright

Title: Cross My Heart

Author: Julie Wright

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: October 1, 2010

ISBN:

Size: 240 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Romance

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The first man is Geoffrey—in Boston, which is Jillian’s hometown. Hazel-eyed Geoffrey, the brilliant ad exec who Jillian would’ve married if he hadn’t stolen some of her best work (and gotten her promotion as a result).

The second man is Jack in Los Angeles. Insecure Jack, who signs Jillian up for a love study at a local university “just for fun” but secretly intends to find out if she still loves Geoffrey. Flaky Jack, who splits as soon as her brain neurons fire an emphatic yes.

The third man is Nathan on the airplane from L.A. to Boston, where Jillian’s boss has ordered her to investigate the underhanded dealings of a competing agency (and where Jillian’s crazy parents still live). Nathan, the electric-blue-eyed dentist who hates the advertising industry because his ex-girlfriend, Nicole, recently dumped him for some hotshot ad exec.

Head spinning yet? Just wait until Nathan’s nemesis, Nicole’s fiancé, and Jillian’s target turn out to be the same guy: Geoffrey. Yes, that Geoffrey. Forget about love triangles— this is a full-blown love quadrangle that quickly becomes a high-stakes game with savvy players, snappy dialogue, and a plot that won’t stop twisting . . . until another love study delivers surprising results.

A Cold Creek Baby by RaeAnne Thayne

Title: A Cold Creek Baby

Author: RaeAnne Thayne

Publisher: Silhouette

Release Date: October 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-0373655533

Size: 224 pages, 4×6, softcover

Genre: Romance

Series: A Cold Creek Homecoming, A Cold Creek Holiday, A Cold Creek Secret

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She’d often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte was home. But the baby he carried couldn’t possibly be theirs.

Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she could never stop loving was back, even for just a little while—with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that was as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton was faced with a choice: love him—and that little girl—while she had them, or save herself and get away while the getting was good.

Because there was no way she’d be able to escape with her heart a second time…

Killer Heat by Brenda Novak

Title: Killer Heat

Author: Brenda Novak

Publisher: Mira

Release Date: September 28, 2010

ISBN: 978-0778328315

Size: 400 pages, 4×6″ mass market paperback

Genre: Romantic Thriller

Series: White Heat (1), Body Heat (2)

Caution: This book may contain objectionable content.

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Too hot to handle….

The bodies of seven women have been discovered in Skull Valley, Arizona. Jonah Young, a private security operative from Department 6, has been hired by the Yavapai County Sheriff to assist in solving these murders. But Jonah’s not prepared for the complications that arise when he’s forced to work with a woman from his past, private investigator Francesca Moretti.

Jonah betrayed Francesca ten years ago. She hasn’t forgiven him and she’s pretty sure she never will. But the woman she was hired to find has been murdered in exactly the same way as the seven in Skull Valley, so like it or not, Francesca has to work with Jonah. They quickly zero in on the most likely suspect–but questions remain. Questions they have to answer. Because if they bet on the wrong man, it might be the last thing they ever do…