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Paranormal Books

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Lara Adrian
Maree Anderson
Marie Bellevaux

Annette Blair
Julie A. Carda
Ann Cory
Sandra Cox
Gail Dayton
Mary Eason
Leanne Karella
Anna Leigh Keaton
Shara Lanel
Marianne LaCroix
Marilu Mann
Bess McBride

Wend Petzler
Judi Phillips
Jane Leopold Quinn
Suzanne Rock
Patti Shenberger
Jerri L. Shirley
Terry Spear
Kelley St. John
Tina St. John
Helen Scott Taylor
Carolina Valdez
Jean Marie Ward
J L Wilson
Brenda Williamson


LARA ADRIAN

MIDNIGHT RISING
Release Date: April 2008, Dell Publishing

MIDNIGHT BREED SERIES (BOOK 4) -- After surviving a savage betrayal, Rio has given up hope of redemption . . . until he finds himself craving a fiery tabloid reporter who's in pursuit of a story that's closer to the truth than she could ever imagine.

  • New York Times Bestseller
  • USA Today Bestseller
  • Publishers Weekly Bestseller, Borders Books Bestseller

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MIDNIGHT AWAKENING
Release Date: December 2007, Dell Publishing

MIDNIGHT BREED SERIES (BOOK 3) -- An unlikely alliance is formed when a Darkhaven beauty enlists the help of the Order's deadliest vampire warrior in her personal vendetta against the Rogues.

  • New York Times Bestseller
  • USA Today Bestseller
  • Borders Books Bestseller

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KISS OF CRIMSON
Release Date: June 2007, Dell Publishing

MIDNIGHT BREED SERIES (BOOK 2) -- A reckless act of need binds the fiercest of the warriors to a mortal woman who arouses his most primal hungers and desires . . . a woman who just might be in league with his enemies.

  • New York Times Bestseller
  • USA Today Bestseller
  • Borders Books Bestseller

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KISS OF MIDNIGHT
Release Date: May 2007, Dell Publishing

MIDNIGHT BREED SERIES (BOOK 1) -- A gifted young photographer gets caught in the crosshairs of a growing war within the Breed, thrusting her into the arms of the darkly sensual leader of the race's warrior Order.

  • USA Today Bestseller
  • Borders Books Bestseller

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MAREE ANDERSON

EVEN DEMONS GET THE BLUES
Release Date: June 2009, Red Sage Publishing

When the most badass demon in Hell gets jaded, he quits being the King's lieutenant and joins the Beguiler Unit. Except now he's been beguiled by Leisa, a tormented human woman. When Leisa picks up one loser too many, Rezon's provoked into whisking her off to his lair to show her what a real man - uh, make that Demon! - can do. But Leisa's tagged by a Destroyer and her soul is forfeit, so their sexy encounter could potentially be lethal. And when the sole surviving Drakon Demon inadvertantly bonds with a human, there's Hell to pay!

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MARIE BELLEVAUX

TO TEMPT AN ANGEL COVER TO TEMPT AN ANGEL
Release Date: June 2006, Cerridwen Press

Angelina had met a mysterious man as a child, and he continued to live in her memory all her life. Now a young woman in her sixth season on the London marriage mart, Angelina looked for the man who haunted her dream with his striking green eyes and mesmerizing touch.

Count Roman waited years to finally take Angelina as his mate. Her blood called to him as he waited for her to grow into a beautiful woman, and now the time has come. Despite the restraints of English society, he must tempt an angel, a heavenly ray of light, into his world of darkness.

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ANNETTE BLAIR

BOOK COVER SEX AND THE PSYCHIC WITCH
Release Date: August 2007, Berkley Publising Group

Psychic Witches with Attitude SPELL Identical-Triplet Trouble in Spikes.

He's her psychic pot of gold . . . In an island castle haunted by a malevolent ghost, the magnetic attraction between a powerful castle-owner and the psychic witch who can read him leads to the fulfillment of unspoken fantasies, and a struggle for dominance, in and out of bed.

She could touch the past . . .

As the buyer for her sister s vintage curio shop, Harmony finds her job a challenge, since she has the ability to read objects and learn things about their former owners even their deepest, darkest secrets. Now, half of a Celtic puzzle ring depicting a man s empty embrace has led her to Paxton castle on the coast of Salem, Massachusetts.

He needed her presence . . .

King Paxton has inherited a haunted money pit of a castle. He must get rid of it before he s cursed with the same bad luck that s plagued his family for generations. But out of nowhere, a leggy blonde walks in and stops construction, insisting that a witch haunts the place. What Harmony finds is an angry ghost, a disgruntled renovation crew, and a man who could use a harmonic convergence . . .

  • "More hot scenes than in the author's previous stories...spine chills...outrageous stunts...all lead to a witchy climax that will warm your very soul. I can hardly wait until the next Cartwright triplet spins her spell. Out-Freaking-Standing!" Five Stars! - Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews
  • "Fun and sassy...zany antics...fabulous one liners...soooooo hot that I am still icing my fingers...Four Rose Read status! Smoke flares off the pages. Honestly! If you like it flirty, funny, and hot, then SEX AND THE PSYCHIC WITCH is the book to read." - Shannon, Romance Reader at Heart

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BOOK COVER THE SCOT, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Release Date: December 2006, Berkley Publising Group

Salem, Massachusetts

Like her female ancestors before her, Victoria Cartwright inherits the key to the bewitched contents of a mysterious family wardrobe. Only the daughter who inherits her ancestor's magic will be able to turn the key ... meet her destiny ... and complete her ancestor's spell.

Caperglen, Scotland

A pariah in his own village, like his ancestors before him, Rory MacKenzie is searching for the carousel unicorn that his ancestor carved and was bewitched into giving away. Bringing the family treasure back to Scotland and reuniting it with the other eleven zodiac figures will satisfy the locals who were raised with the daft notion that the unicorn will restore village prosperity. It died the day the unicorn was shipped to America a century before. But all Rory wants is to restore the MacKenzie name to dignity.

When a carousel unicorn with the sign of Aquarius beneath its forelock shows up on the Antiques Roadshow, Rory heads to Salem, Massachusetts to see if Miss Victoria Cartwright's unicorn has the hidden compartment that his ancestor carved beneath the saddle.

After they meet, their shared dreams escalate and become more explicit, more erotic. Something witchy or downright magical is happening in Salem.

  • "...sassy dialogue, rich sexual tension and plenty of laughs make this an immensely satisfying return to Blair's world of witchcraft." Publishers Weekly
  • TOP PICK, Romance Reader at Heart: "Annette Blair has an absolute gem on her hands with THE SCOT, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. Magical, charming & fun...a keeper...You will laugh, cry & have a wonderful
    time...Blair proves once again, she's an author to be reckoned with." Kristal Gorman
  • "A wonderfully enchanting addition to Blair's witch series...Victoria's gradual acceptance of her magic & Rory's discovery that love is magic make this...heartwarming...charming..." HOT. 4 1/2 Stars, Susan Mobley, Romantic Times Book Reviews

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KITCHEN WITCH THE KITCHEN WITCH
Release Date: October 2004, Berkley Publising Group

When Salem, Massachusetts TV Producer, Logan Kilgarven, needs a sitter, his mysterious new downstairs neighbor comes highly recommended. But when Melody Seabright opens her star-studded door, Logan knows she's just the kind of woman who can knock him back on his bad-boy ass.

With showmanship, magic spells, sex appeal, and a dynamite concept--THE KITCHEN WITCH--the culinary challenged siren cons her way into hosting her own cooking show. Logan's boss is charmed, his son is in love, and Logan is in lust. Maybe she really is a witch....

Amid cooking disasters and cooking lessons, hot sexual encounters, and fighting the heat--in and out of the kitchen--Logan learns to see beyond the wacky witch to the woman beneath, while Melody is surprised to
find herself worthy of love.

  • "THE KITCHEN WITCH sizzles. Ms. Blair's writing is smooth as a fine Kentucky bourbon." Romance Reader at Heart
  • "Romantic comedy at its most subtle and finest. Magic and love are woven into the story with a deft touch." A Romance Review
  • "Bewitching! Full of charm, humor, sensuality ... an easy-reading, reader-pleasing story that makes you feel good all over." Reader to Reader

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MY FAVORITE WITCH MY FAVORITE WITCH
Release Date: January 2006, Berkley Publising Group

He swore off women, she swore off men but neither expected this kind of magic.

A hockey player with a big stick, auguring crows, a restive ghost, and a ditched witch with a twitchy wand....

After ditching her cheating jock fiancée, Kira takes a new job in a new town. Imagine her delight when she discovers that her new boss is also a jock. Imagine the jock's delight when he discovers that his special events coordinator is an honest-to-goddess witch, of the spell-casting, penis-withering variety.

Not only do they have to work together, they have no choice but to share living quarters as well. Thank the Goddess Kira knows a few magic curses to keep the sexy-as-hell jock from rattling her nerves. Jason Goddard has uttered a few curses himself, without the magic, at his leg, the result of a car accident that temporarily ended his hockey career, and at his grandmother who's roped him into helping save The Pickering Foundation's school for boys. Jason it's just a matter of time before he's back on the ice. But the only ice he sees coming for the moment is from Kira Fitzgerald, his new Coordinator of Special Events.

  • "Blair's sexy contemporary mating dance, set in Newport, Rhode Island, entertainingly pairs two commitment-phobic individuals." Booklist

  • "A fabulous read! Kira & Jason s witty, teasing, sexy banter is laugh-out-loud fun. Ms. Blair has a gift for layering her characters & revealing them gently, cleverly, allowing readers to get to know them on a deeper level. She brings back old friends ... introduces adorable twin boys, & intrigues with a touch of the supernatural. MY FAVORITE WITCH I agree!" Fresh Fiction

  • "Laughter, the beauty of unconditional love, strong characters, explicitly sensual scenes." Romance Reviews Today

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JULIE A. CARDA

PORTAL TO LOVE
Release Date: July 2007, Crystal Dreams Publishing

Intrigue

Portal to Love, a contemporary paranormal romance adventure, is a quest for life s magical intangibles mingled with passions and desires.

Romance

Langley is a metaphysician and heiress to an international shipping company. Peter is an executive with sociopath tendencies and Ivan is an archeologist who follows a stellar pattern to a unique excavation site on the border of Iraq and Iran. Intimately entangled by the web of fate, the three race with the elements of nature to shift the prevailing energies of good and evil.

Espionage

Covert operations and individual interests in Ivan s archeological site cause the characters to move between continents vying for the secret cache albeit different for each person. Suspicion mounting around the bizarre actions, the military s undisclosed agenda intervenes.

Paranormal

Capitalizing on Langley s unique metaphysical abilities, the British SAS paranormal unit tightens the net forcing exposure on all fronts. The final event of the trio confirms that even with the most sophisticated battle equipment sometimes the primitive weapon wins the war.

  • This is quite an amazing book, thought-provoking, and challenging.  While some readers might not agree with Carda s world views, all will agree that the love story inherent in the novel make it well worth reading.  The beautifully detailed cover is especially evocative, reflecting significant aspects of the book.  I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of Julie Carda s work.- Jeri Neal, The Romance Readers Connection

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ANN CORY

Book Cover SECRETS IN THE ANNEX
Release Date: February 2007, Liquid Silver Books

an the luck and love of a chimney sweep be enough to rescue a woman, trapped in an annex that holds many dark secrets?

Kaelyn is a former maid who used to clean the annex for the Ruthferds. Ever since a terrifying fire broke out in the annex, she has been trapped within the chimney, desperate to get out. She waits for a man to rescue her in more ways than one, and breathe new life into her somber soul.

Rand enjoys his job as a chimney sweep and especially likes to work for the Ruthferds, a rich and prominent family in central London. He is asked to clean the fireplace and chimney inside the newly remodeled annex, though what he finds inside is more than ash and soot. A smoldering woman emerges from inside the fiery tomb and fuels him with passion.

  • 5 Lips - "Ms. Cory weaves elements of the paranormal and of historical social issues into the mix, tantalizing readers with glimpses beyond consensus reality. - TwoLips Reviews ~ Reviewer Frost

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SANDRA COX

Book Cover BOJI STONES
Release Date: September 2007, Cerridwen Press

His trembling fingers rested on the keyboard as he leaned toward the monitor, an uncontrollable twitch running through his misshapen body as he devoured the article with the greedy need of a child offered chocolate.
Legend has it that out of all the mortals on earth five women found favor with the gods
Sophia whose face was pitted and ravaged by pox,
Zoe a young queen whose village was razed and plundered and she herself taken as slave,
Pelagia who had the body of a woman and the mind of a child,
Olympia a poor widow with children to feed,
and
Helen, who d lost four children to the plague and begged the gods to spare her remaining child.
Moved, the gods created five special amulets.
To Sophia they gave an amulet forged with beauty and creativity.
To Zoe an amulet forged with power.
To Pelagia an amulet forged with knowledge.
To Olympia an amulet forged with wealth.
And for Helen they forged a copper amulet with a beautiful amethyst at its center. Two plain stones the size of small coins flanked the amethyst. The female stone smooth, the male stone s texture rough. Then they fused the amulet with healing.
Or so legend has it

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Book Cover THE CRYSTAL
Release Date: January 2007, Cerridwen Press

Gabriella Bell sees a handsome stranger in a crystal ball.

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GAIL DAYTON

THE ETERNAL ROSE
Release Date: August 2007, Juno Books

Six years ago, the demons behind the rebellion in Adara were defeated, and Kallista Varyl was selected the new Reinine. But one demon escaped, taking with it a part of her family. Now, finally, word has come that these missing family members might be found--along with the demon--in the homeland her mate Obed abandoned when he came to find Kallista.
 
She packs up the family for a state visit, but disaster strikes. One of the godmarked is murdered, leaving Kallista devasted. But there are children to rescue, slaves to free, and the wicked working of demons to set aright. A ninth godmarked must be found to make the magic whole, but Kallista will need more than magic to heal her this time.
 
The Eternal Rose... Some things do last forever...

  • "Don't miss this book! Or the series! Fantasy doesn't come any better than Gail Dayton and The Eternal Rose. Wonderful characters and a plot that draws you in and keeps you fascinated. I loved this book." - Robin D. Owens

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MARY EASON

EVERYTHING BUT GOODBYE
Release Date: November 2008, Champagne Books

When Prince Viktor Brincoveanu falls victim to the curse, he is forced to send his beloved bride Gabrielle' away forever to save her eternal soul.  When the news comes that Gabrielle' has taken her own life, her death marks the beginning of his nightmare existence as Lamia.  A prince cursed to exist in the dark world of the night, forever hunted and unable to free himself of the heartbreaking memories of the one woman he loved.  
 
For as long as Jessie Seville can remember, she has never quite felt as if she belonged in her life. When she travels to Romania to find her friend she has no idea that her actions have set in motion events that have been waiting a lifetime to unfold.

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LEANNE KARELLA

Book Cover MICHAELA - GROUNDED: BOOK ONE
Release Date: May 2006, New Concepts Publishing

The angel, Michaela, doesn't understand the strange emotions coursing through her body whenever he is near. She's supposed to help him, but how can she when the most terrifying feelings strike whenever she gets near the mortal she's assigned to help?

Can an ethereal being, so unfamiliar with life on Earth, teach the tormented Ty Brock that life is worth living? Or will their growing attraction be the ultimate downfall for the fallen angel.

  • 5 Angels - Fallen Angel Reviews

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Book Cover WITCH HUNT
Release Date: March 2006, New Concepts Publishing

Lina Brennen has been searching for one thing all her adult life: A place to call home. Between her Granna's ghost, who's been by her side since she was a child, and Lina's skills as a healer, she's been run out of town after town.

Trent Godfrey has spent the last ten years keeping his heart safe from any woman, until Lina comes into his life. He's turned his back on his Native American heritage, refusing to have anything to do with the Spirit World.

The sizzling attraction between them can be stopped by only one thing: Lina's gift. Is their love strong enough to lead him through his buried past? Or will it tear them apart forever?

  • 5 Angels and Recommended Read - Fallen Angel Reviews
  • 5 Hearts - Love Romances
  • 4 Stars - Ecataromance

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ANNA LEIGH KEATON

Book Cover RETURN TO ME
Release Date: October 2006, Cobblestone Press

A woman of mixed race born into slavery found love in the arms of her owner's son. Separated by his death and her murder, she s cursed to live a ghostly life on the land she once longed to flee.

Dr. Travis Moreland internationally renowned expert on paranormal phenomena and a spiritual medium helps spirits cross over to find peace, but he s never met a succubus. Hearing of homeowners desperate to rid themselves of one such specter, his curiosity is peaked.

After he meets Dominique, however, he questions his sanity and longs to respond to the siren's call... Return To Me

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MARIANNE LACROIX

BOOK COVER LORD SANCHO
Release Date: May 2007, The Dark Castle Lords

Lord Sancho Cordoba, the Moorish Prince of Castilla de la Cordoba, is a man tormented by the past. Unable to save his bride Isobel from an evil vampire, Sancho vows to stop at nothing to destroy the creature even if it meant becoming the very thing he hated a vampire.

Now, more than seven hundred years later, Sancho stalks the dark shadows of his castle in Spain. Haunted by his memories and failure, Sancho is ready to end his lonely existence. But then a light of hope enters the deserted halls of his castle Christine, a woman that he believes is the reincarnation of his beloved bride. With her arrival at the castle, the demon that long escaped Sancho s revenge returns to take her soul along with her life. Can Sancho destroy the creature before he kills again? Will Christine recognize Sancho as her knight in shining armor?

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SHARA LANEL

BOOK COVER SECRETS AND SPIES
Release Date: August 2007, New Concepts Publishing

How many ways can telekinesis screw up your life? The list for Casey Summers seems endless, but then the distraction of what undercover agent, Parker Nelson, wants to do with Casey under the covers proves dangerous in more ways than one.

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MARILU MANN

CHANGING HEARTS
Release Date: November 2008, Ellora's Cave

It just got hotter on the bayou. Louisiana has never been this steamy!When injured shapeshifter Malcolm Slade, an Alpha running for his life, meets Cajun faith-healer Joie Sue Landry, their fates collide. Human to his wolf, she prefers dealing with animals because animals love you unconditionally.

Malcolm believes love is for weaklings and he can t afford to be weak. Hunted by his own Pack and having to face his own demons, he doesn t have time to cater to the sensitive feelings of a human female. Or the lust boiling between them. Still there s something about this female that turns him inside out. Can Joie tame this predator in bed and out?

  • "This is a wonderful tale of pride, love and self discovery between a man completely scarred by his past and a woman’s somewhat crippled heart. This is a wonderful tale of pride, love and self discovery between a man completely scarred by his past and a woman’s somewhat crippled heart." - Rachel, Bitten By Books

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CHANGING TIMES
Release Date: May 2008, Ellora's Cave

New Orleans sizzles when Dr. Carly Chambers finds herself in the hands, or paws, of sexy shifter and antique dealer Tony Pantera. Though the memory of his murdered human lover haunts him, Tony can't deny the sensual scent of this doctor his friends kidnapped. Carly is now in danger because of his enemies.

The Turn Skins are power-hungry shifters who want to expose themselves to the world and take over through fear. Tony and his friends stand in their way. Carly proves to be a tool for Turn Skins when they learn that Tony can't resist the attractive doctor. And Carly is happy to stroke this shifter's fur. Their erotic encounters hurtle them into the path of danger and death.

Can Tony protect his human lover from the Turn Skins who don't care if she's hurt as long as they get their way?

  • "This fast-paced story kept me turning the pages wondering what's going to happen next. Not only did I fall in love with Carly and Tony, but also the secondary characters as well. I can't wait to read more from this author." - Marge, Publishers Weekly
  • "It is a wonderfully written book. The storyline is solid and entertaining, and it kept me paging through my laptop each night in anticipation of what would come next. The sex scenes are smoking hot and very well written - so well in fact that I am eagerly anticipating the next book in the series! It looks like I have another favorite author in Marilu Mann. Get this book today… you will be so glad you did." - Rachel, Bitten by Books
  • " 'Changing Times' by Marilu Mann is a sensual and excellent adventure of the paranormal. The story is the perfect length for an afternoon get away into the world of shape shifters." - Lori Sears, TRRC Book Reviews

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BESS McBRIDE

A TRAIN THROUGH TIME
Release Date: August 2008, The Wild Rose Press

College teacher Ellie Standish thinks she's on a sleek modern train heading to a conference on women s studies in Seattle, but she awakens from a night's doze to find herself on a bizarre historical train full of late Victorian era reenactors who refuse to come out of character.  When the leader of the group one handsome, green-eyed Robert Chamberlain finally convinces her the date is indeed 1901, a skeptical Ellie decries any eccentric theories of time travel and presumes she is smack dab in the middle of a very interesting historical dream.  She turns the directorial reins of her dream over to one smitten and willing Robert, only to realize that dreams cannot last forever.  Someday, she must wake up to reality, though Ellie no longer has any idea what reality is.  She only knows that Robert must play an important part in her future.  But how can he...if he's only a figment of her imagination or worse yet...a man who belongs to an era long past?

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WEND PETZLER

WHISPER TO ME
Release Date: November 2008, New Concepts Publishing

All Mariah Jordan wanted was a few days off. What she got was a wounded vampire who needed blood her blood. Sensing something sinister stalking the woods behind her cabin, Mariah tests the dying vampire by offering her blood for a price--a kiss. How could something so sweet, so bone-thrillingly delicious put her right in the middle of a vampire war with her as the prize? 

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Book Cover CURSE OF THE SCARAB KING
Release Date: September 2007, New Concepts Publishing

Betrayed and condemned to spend an eternity in a sarcophygus, Setti thought things really couldn't get any worse until a spunky redhead releases him from his hell in the 21st Century. Upon learning of his enemy's deeds, Setti decides to return to his time and set history straight. Only one problem--Kate Martin who has tagged along. What's a Pharaoh to do with a woman whom trouble follows like the plague upon Egypt?

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JUDI PHILLIPS

GHOST OF A CHANCE
Release Date: July 2009, The Wild Rose Press

Widower Trace Hawthorne is a left-brained engineer except for his impulsive move to Egypt with his toddler twelve years ago. Returning to Minnesota, he buys a century-old house.  Odd incidents misplaced items, flickering lights, a boy, Edward he dismisses with logic.
 
Single mother Wynter Storm is poised to expand her herb business, moonlighting as an interior decorator for extra funds. While denying her psychic intuition, she senses things about Trace s house and about him. 
 
Logic and intuition collide, sparks fly and love ignites. Can they heal past hurts, fend off matchmaking daughters and busybody mothers and help Edward find his way home?

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JANE LEOPOLD QUINN

ANCIENT TIES
Release Date: January 2008, Loose Id

21st century teacher Janney Forrester needs a vacation. She gets one, across a stone threshold into the hard, muscular arms of 2nd century Roman soldier Marek. When Marek seizes her, she decides to seize the day. Carpe diem!

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SUZANNE ROCK

SPYDER'S WEB
Release Date: June 2009, Loose Id

Spyder has an intense sexual desire that can never be satisfied. When she submits to her needs, she blacks out and her partners end up dead.  When she abstains, she goes mad.  Her only hope is to locate a protector, a soul mate, but she has yet to find him.  
 
James, a detective who's convinced he's tracked down a serial killer, waits in the shadows. As he watches Spyder, his fascination quickly turns into an obsession.  Is he willing to risk it all to capture the city's most wanted criminal? Or will he be lured into Spyder's web?

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PATTI SHENBERGER

THE LAIRD'S LADY
Release Date: October 2008, Wild Rose Press

Much to her surprise, Devin Noone inherits a Scottish Castle and with it the title of Lady. Devin conjures up images of knights on white chargers, fair-haired damsels in distress and, fire-breathing dragons. She's never imagined what she'd get in addition to the Castle -- a seaweed covered canine and a two-hundred-year-old specter, Lord Kyle MacLay.

  • "Really enjoyed this story. I loved the way Patti took me through a Scottish castle steeped with mystery, introduced me to a darling, yummy ghost, and gave me what I desire most when I read -- a happy ever after ending. This story is one that when I just need a bit of Scotland, and a big hunky hero, I will pick it up and read it again. Thank you Patti, excellent job, I completely enjoyed it!! ~ Desiree de Cleves

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THE CAPTAIN'S WENCH
Release Date: May 2008, Devine Destinies

Romance author Meg Carroll has a problem.  Her new home is haunted by an extremely sexy ghost who refuses to pass on.  One who makes her think indecent thoughts about what being with this man would be like.  Come along for the wild ride and see for yourself as Alex and Meg blur the lines between real and fantasy.

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A MIRACLE THROUGH TIME
Release Date: March 2007, Wild Rose Press

Miracle Johnson stood on the dock, bidding her deceased father one last farewell. The remains of the River Maiden loomed mockingly in front of her. She held his prized silver dollar tight in her fist and wished she knew exactly what had happened to him. "Come back, my Miracle." She heard the mysterious voice from her dreams calling to her, echoing all around as she felt herself being pulled into the murky depths of the Mississippi. Her world went black and her next lucid moments found her first, in a stranger's arms and later, in his bed. The devastatingly handsome man sounded eerily like the dream voice from before, and looked suspiciously like Matthew McCade. The one person she wouldn't ever want to come face to face with. The man she blamed for her father's death.

  • Ms Shenberger has written the ultimate time travel romance. As you read thsi story, you will feel like you are living the excitement of the riverboat gambling days of the 1800's. You can almost feel the paddlewheels chruning up the frothy river water and the sound of the steam powereing the boat. Watching how Miri ajusts to life in the past, when there are so many modern conveniences in the future will keep you turning the pages. The passion between Matt and Miri builds to an exciting climax with a shocking twist that will make you want to read more from this author.  -MyBookCravings

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JERRI L. SHIRLEY

Book Cover MYSTIQUE
Release Date: October 2003, 1st Books Library

A small town girl living in remote West Virginia discovers the lies and deceit of those she trusts could potentially ruin her life as she struggles with her psychic gift, desperate to embrace the man she's loved for as long as she can remember.

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TERRY SPEAR

DESTINY OF THE WOLF
Release Date: March 2009, Sourcebooks

All she wants is the truth

Lelandi Wildhaven is determined to discover the truth about her beloved sister s mysterious death. But everyone thinks she s out to make a bid for her sister s widowed mate

He's a pack leader tormented by memories...

Darien Silver blames himself for his mate s death. When her twin arrives in his town, he finds himself bewitched, and when someone attempts to silence her, he realizes that protecting the beautiful stranger might be the only way to protect his pack and himself

  • Top Choice ParaNormal Romance,4 1/2 Romance Studio,Fans will relish this [DESTINY OF THE WOLF's] wonderful lampooning of the lycan legend inside an exhilarating thriller that enables the audience to get beyond the myths into the HEART OF THE WOLF. ~Harriet Klausner

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HEART OF THE WOLF
Release Date: April 2008, Sourcebooks

Welcome to my world, where wolves are wolves with a human sensibility, and their human counterparts are gifted with the wolf's keen senses. See what happens when the lupus garou break free of the rules of their society, wreaking havoc, and threatening exposure of their special kind. Read how Devlyn rescues Bella only to find themselves in worse trouble than before.

  • Publishers Weekly BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR, 2008
  • 4-Star from RT, 5 Angels Recommended Read from FAR, "The vulpine couple's chemistry crackles off the page..."~~Publisher's Weekly, Grade A-Simply Romance Reviews,"love scenes sizzle the pages..." ParaNormal Romance Reviews

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KELLEY ST. JOHN

Book Cover GHOSTS AND ROSES
Release Date: July 2007, Harlequin Blaze

He's never touched her but he's made love to her. He doesn't know her, but he has to find her Before a killer does.

Gage Vicknair has been dreaming incredible erotic visions about a mysterious brown-eyed beauty.

Makayla Sparks has been dreaming about a strong, sexy man who keeps hersafe--and very, very satisfied.

When a spirit from beyond tells Gage he needs to rescue a stranger named Makayla, he never expects that stranger to be the same sensuous woman he's enjoyed so thoroughly in his nightly fantasies. But Makayla is very real and she's living a nightmare. A vengeful murderer is determined to get her. And Gage is equally determined to save her.

Because the only way he and Makayla can have the love they've dreamed of is if they're still around to live it.

  • 4 STARS - Romantic Times Book Reviews
  • #2 - Harlequin's Top 10 Paranormal Romances (July 2007) - eHarlequin newsletter

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TINA ST. JOHN

Book Cover HEART OF THE FLAME
Release Date: March 2005, Ballantine

In a quest for mystical treasure, Kenrick of Clairmont has beaten foes skilled in dark, deadly arts. But no obstacle will prove more treacherous--nor more seductive--than the fiery beauty called Haven.

  • 4.5 Stars, TOP PICK - Romantic Times
  • Perfect 10 from Romance Reviews Today
  • "Exquisitely sensual, beautifully written..."- Booklist

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HELEN SCOTT TAYLOR

THE MAGIC KNOT
Release Date: January 2009, Dorchester Love Spell

When Rose discovers she is fairy queen of an imprisoned race, she seeks help from the sinfully sexy Irish fairy Niall O Connor. His faint air of menace flutters dark thrills of longing through her, but does he want to kiss her or kill her when she accidentally forges a mystical lovers  bond with him?

  • American Title IV Winner
  • 2008 Golden Heart Finalist
  • "Taylor's debut reads like a romance inside of a fairy tale. It's a fast story that weaves together the lives of two characters until they are bound by mind, body and spirit. It's sure to be a hit with a wide variety of romance readers." ~ Romantic Times Book Reviews, 4* Rating

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CAROLINA VALDEZ

TEARS OF THE DRAGON
Release Date: December 2007, Amber Quill Press

It's death to the dragon princess and her lover if she's not a virgin when she first mates as a dragon. Terrified, she abandons Rodick, the warrior-knight she seduced in human form as Arondele, to save him. Passion drives him to find her. When he does, when he learns what she is and that he must battle her father, the powerful king of the golden dragons, will his love stand the test? Will he and his princess survive? 

  • "5 Hearts - Heroic, action packed, and with some great love scenes, TEARS OF THE DRAGON has it all." - Kate Garrabrant review, RRTErotic
  • "A great book. Carolina Valdez paints a vibrant picture of dragons in a sexy, new light. There are shape-shifting dragons, a sacred trust and even hot lovin' to rival even a dragon's breath. Pick up this book to find out more about the royal dragons. It's a scenic tour well worth the trip." - Kyraninse review, Night Owl Romance Reviews 

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JEAN MARIE WARD

BOOK COVER WITH NINE YOU GET VANYR
Release Date: February 2007, Samhain Publishing

At Atlanta s Dragon-Con, nine fan girls make a fateful wish on the mysterious ancient artifact known as the Wishstone and find themselves transported to the world that inspired their favorite TV series. Only the show couldn t begin to prepare them for the real thing.

  • Recommended by Harriet Klausner, Love Romances & More, Euro Reviews, Two Lips Reviews, and more...

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J L WILSON

ENDURANCE
Release Date: November 2008, Cerridwen Press

Trapped not just in time, but in a reincarnation gone wrong, Nico Haidess is stranded in 21st century America. He s been reunited with the love of his life, Lucinda Delacroix. There s just one catch she s the reincarnated love of his former life and they don t recognize each other.
 
To Lucinda, Nico is a handsome stranger. To Nico, a paid assassin, Lucinda is an assignment, a suspected traitor who must be killed for the greater good.
 
If the lovers reunite, they ll finally get their happily ever after. If not, Lucinda will die again. And this time, it might kill Nico, too.

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FORGIVENESS
Release Date: September 2007, Cerridwen Press

What would you do if you caused the death of the woman you loved?
 
In 1876, James Benteen caused the death of Penelope Albright. Choosing to serve penance, James is reincarnated in 2168 as Jim, a shapeshifting Companion to Penelope, a Guide with the History Patrol. Penelope doesn't know about her past connection to Jim. He's simply a soul she's learned to love through dozens of trips through time.
 
They're sent to 1876 America to observe history and assist in the capture of Franz Mueller, a 22nd-century murderer who escaped through God's Portal. It's here that Penelope meets James Benteen, a cowboy with a dark past. If history repeats itself, Penelope and James will fall in love before James betrays her, causing her death. But this time Jim is there. If he can save Penelope, he can attain forgiveness and his penance will be served.
 
Jim will have to battle his former self, the Jesse James gang and God to accomplish his purpose. But in the end, it's Penelope who must intervene with a higher authority to find happiness with the man she's come to love across time

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BRENDA WILLIAMSON

A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS
Release Date: March 2008, Red Sage Publishing

A dragon rider fights to save a damsel that's captured his heart.

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BOOK COVER WOLVERTON BLOOD
Release Date: November 2006, Samhain Publishing

Timber's life was always a series of foster homes. She was a freak with her ability to shapeshift into an animal. She never knew there were people like her, so when she learns she has a family, she rushes to embrace them with her open heart. Only she soon discovers they had thrown her away and still don't want her.

Kane is overwhelmingly attracted to the beautiful, green-eyed, young woman. However, he sees her as an upset to his life and to his emotions, and he wants her gone as much as everyone else. Except, after tasting the sweetness of her in his bed, he can't let her go. The animal in him likes the way she sates his lust.

While they struggle with their relationship, the sinister plots of someone in the family threaten to destroy the love and trust they work to build but then, they knew, all along, that evil lurks in Wolverton Blood.

  • WOLVERTON BLOOD by Brenda Williamson is so powerful and intriguing that she teases her readers. She keeps your eyes glued to the pages. Ms. Williamson makes everything flow in her storyline, and with her characters. This is one series I'm looking forward to reading, and I can't wait for the second installment! ...Reviewed by Connie Spears, Romance Junkies
  • ...the ultimate shape-shifter story. It shows love developing in human form and growing with animal instinct. Greed can bring out many betrayals, but love can rebuild that trust. Wolverton Blood leaves this reader hoping for more stories from Kane and Timber s offspring... ... Reviewed by Sherry, Coffee Time Romance
  • 2nd Place finalist, 2005 Jasmine Contest, RWA - LowCountry Romance Writers Chapter

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