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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DUKE New York Times Bestselling Author Amelia Grey Series: The Rakes of St. James Book 3 Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication Date: May 29, 2018 He could be a rake if he means only to steal a kiss but steals your heart as well. Nearing thirty, the Duke of Rathburne is finally ready to make amends for the wager that caused him and his best friends such scandal, but taking on a ward who needs a husband is a feat he’s not sure he can manage. The last he saw of Miss Marlena Fast, she was a spirited little ruffian, not the sort of bride most bachelors on the marriage mart sought. But one glance at the lovely lady she has become is enough to convince him otherwise… Orphaned young and shuffled from family to family, Marlena counts on her fierce independence and quick wits to keep herself content. Being the responsibility of a notoriously wicked duke who upended so many lives is an unexpected challenge when she realizes he ar...

VENOMOUS HUNGER Mary Auclair Series: Eok Warriors Book 2 Genre: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction Romance Publisher: Eclipse Press Publication Date: May 25, 2018 His lust devours their worlds. Her love will free them both. After being left for dead by her people, Aliena wakes up under the care of alien pirates. She escapes, only to be captured by a creature straight from her darkest nightmares, bent on the destruction of everything she holds dear. An Eok warrior turned pirate, Kamal is one to be reckoned with. He is on a mission for the Eok nation, and his only goal is to find and save the humans before he can return to his life, a life he excels at. He has no intention to allow a headstrong human female to get in his way. As Aliena embarks on a mission to rescue her uncle from Minister Knut’s clutches, Kamal is at a crossroads. If he chooses help the human, the price might well be his own life. When the Mating Venom unleashes its torment, Kamal has to decide. Will he ch...

DANGEROUS Tory Richards Series: Nomad Outlaws Trilogy Book 2 Genre: MC Romance Publication Date: May 21, 2018 He calls no place home, and no woman owns his heart...until her! Jace is a nomad. An outlaw biker who likes to work alone. Too sexy for his own good. A killer when he needs to be. Dangerous. He calls no place home, and no woman owns his heart. Until her. Luna. No cliffhangers! (Jace was first introduced in His Possession. He also appeared in Ruthless) Add to Goodreads Purchase Links Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooks | Smashwords Excerpt "You don't belong here." There was no fucking way I was going to watch a repeat performance of her getting off on Puck's leg. "What?" she half-laughed, half-gasped. "You heard me," I growled. "You don't know what you're doing, messing around with these men. They aren't known for saying no to something they want." She huffed out a laugh. "What ar...

UNTAMED HEARTS Colleen O'Connell Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Publication Date: June 4, 2018 Two destinations lead to one destiny Fleeing her wavering feelings for her fiancé, Taryn Ashford boards a westbound train to visit relatives. Her journey awakens unbridled passion with the dangerously handsome, Jared King. When Jared is accused of murder, she is faced with providing him an alibi at the risk of her own reputation. Did he use her to save himself or can she trust her heart – and him - to discover the truth? A truth they must work together to reveal. Gunman, shooter, the brand is Jared King’s life. His skill with a gun creates an existence forever searching – searching every face for the bounty hunter in constant pursuit, for the settled life he is certain he will never find and for one woman’s love. Taryn Ashford jeopardizes his need to remain emotionally detached. She represents the happiness denied him, but if he pursues her, will he ri...

LAST NIGHT WITH THE DUKE New York Times Bestselling Author Amelia Grey Series: The Rakes of St. James Book 1 Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication Date: March 7, 2018 Could finding love be his greatest scandal of all? The Duke of Griffin has never lived down his reputation as one of the Rakes of St. James. Now rumors are swirling around London that his twin sisters may bear the brunt of his past follies. Hiring a competent chaperone is the only thing Griffin has on his mind--until he meets the lovely and intriguing Miss Esmeralda Swift. In ways he could never have expected, she arouses more than just his curiosity. Esmeralda Swift considered herself too sensible to ever fall for a scoundrel, but that was before she met the irresistibly seductive Duke of Griffin. His employment offer proves too tempting for her to resist. She can’t afford to be distracted by his devilish charms because the stakes are so high for his sisters’ debut Season. . ...

VENOMOUS HUNGER Mary Auclair Genre: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction Romance Publisher: Eclipse Press Publication Date: May 25, 2018 His lust devours their worlds. Her love will free them both. After being left for dead by her people, Aliena wakes up under the care of alien pirates. She escapes, only to be captured by a creature straight from her darkest nightmares, bent on the destruction of everything she holds dear. An Eok warrior turned pirate, Kamal is one to be reckoned with. He is on a mission for the Eok nation, and his only goal is to find and save the humans before he can return to his life, a life he excels at. He has no intention to allow a headstrong human female to get in his way. As Aliena embarks on a mission to rescue her uncle from Minister Knut’s clutches, Kamal is at a crossroads. If he chooses help the human, the price might well be his own life. When the Mating Venom unleashes its torment, Kamal has to decide. Will he change his ways and claim Alie...

THE AGREEMENT Linda Burson Series: Marcy Series Book 4 Genre: Romantic Suspense, Thriller Publisher: Class Art Books Publication Date: July 14, 2016 Life changing events...with unexpected results. After the perfect honeymoon, Brad and Marcy return to reality to begin their new life together. Things seem to be going well until a nightmare event from her recent past returns to terrorize Marcy, and she is saved by Brad and a surprise visitor. This experience haunts Marcy making her miss Liam all the more. Unfortunately, Brad and Marcy’s wedded bliss runs into complications. Brad seems distant and cold, and Marcy is confused by his unexpected behavior. When Marcy goes into labor, Brad is by her side. They finally get the results of the paternity test. Brad has to leave on a business trip for three weeks. Before he departs, Marcy confronts Brad about their crumbling marriage and decides it may be better for them to separate. Brad begs Marcy to reconsider pleading with her not to...

THE NARROW PATH Kris Laubscher Genre: Contemporary Romance Publisher: Wild Rose Publishing Publication Date: April 9, 2018 Second chance romance that will leave you believing in the power of love. Still mourning the sudden loss of her husband, a tearful Rebecca boards a plane to Rome. As gut-wrenching as it is to travel alone, she is determined to have the dream vacation she and her husband planned before his death. She doesn't expect to meet a sexy widower from New York. Harrison Sterling was born with a silver spoon and a trust fund and has never known love that wasn't dependent upon his last name and material things. When Rebecca voices her aversion to people of wealth, he hides his background. But he can’t hide his attraction to the widow from Philadelphia. Can these two broken hearts mend themselves and find a new path forward together or will their differences keep them apart? Add to Goodreads " A heartwarming, moving story about overcoming grief and f...

RADIO ROSE Stephanie Berget Genre: Contemporary, Western Romance Publisher: Malheur Butte Publishing Publication Date: March 29, 2018 Radio Rose knows martians aren't real, but she's not sure about the cowboy. Radio Rose knows Martians aren’t real. But as a DJ on a late night talk show about Aliens, she’d never admit to being a non-believer. Talking to crazies all night isn’t the perfect job for most people, but she’s happy with her solitary life. Until a middle of the night car crash and a blow to the head has her mistaking a reclusive rodeo cowboy for a real life extra-terrestrial. Adam Cameron escaped from his narcissistic grandfather and Tullyville, Colorado the day he turned 18. Now, ten years later, he's forced to return -- dragged into a battle over his grandfather's fortune and fighting for the future of a town he wanted to forget. Rose and Adam are both lousy at relationships, but when his problems are too big to handle on his own, she feels compel...