Detective Jolene Preston has the right to expect backup from her partner, but the sexist attitude from the rest of the force is something the narcotic squad's lone woman fights on her own.  Until she discovers a thirty-year cover-up, exposing her Cherokee heritage--and a prejudice she can't take on alone.

Mason Blackfox grudgingly helps the rookie trace her family history because he knows personally that lies cause only hurt.  But then his own daughter demands to know the truth about her grandparents, and Mason needs the lady cop.  She's the only one who can possibly understand.
   

Lesson learned?  High school history teacher Joe Wisniewski may be in a rut, but he dug it himself and he's not planning on getting out anytime soon.  The last thing he wants is to mentor a starry-eyed newcomer, so when he gets an unexpected assignment--Emily Sullivan, a student teacher with a steamroller smile and dynamite legs--he digs in deeper and ducks for cover.

Emily has looked up to the legendary "Wiz" for a long time.  In her opinion, the man is coasting these days, and she's sure a little change in his routine is exactly what he needs.  Besides, this assignment is her chance to prove to her family--and herself--that she can stick to one project.   The question is: Will Emily get Joe fired up or just plain fired? 
 

A second chance doesn't mean second best!

Elizabeth O'Connell has survived one of the worst betrayals a wife can imagine.  Finding out that she wasn't the only woman in her husband's life meant the end of her marriage and a year of personal hell.  Now she's focusing on her new business and raising her two kids.

Carter Hudson isn't part of her plan.  When he's introduced to Liz by well-meaning friends, her dislike is instant.  But as she spends time with him, Liz realizes she likes having Carter in her life--more than likes it. However, Carter has secrets in his past that he can't seem to escape, secrets that apparently involve a woman.  Liz is sure of on thing--she'll never be "the other woman" again! 
   

Will the truth set him free?

Joe Brody: Out of prison but still serving time--all because no one in his hometown believes he's innocent.  He'd leave the place in his dust, but his father--the only family he has left--needs him.

Ashley Cade: Widowed with a toddler to take care of.  She's moved here to make a fresh start--but being accepted into the inner circles of a close-knit town isn't easy.  Especially after she hires the town pariah as a handyman.

Joe and Ashley.  The attraction between them is powerful.  But is it enough to overcome the whispers that Ashley has begun to hear?
 

Helen Sweeney is driving Ethan insane.

First she nearly runs him down with her truck, then she's taking potshots at a sailboat with empty beer cans and leading him on a wild-fish chase!  She's the craziest--and most interesting--woman he's ever met.

What Ethan doesn't know is that Helen has a reason for her behavior.  She needs his business savvy to help save her fishing charter company so she can provide a secure future for herself, her father--and the little “Bean," her unborn child.  Instead she finds herself falling for him--a definite complication, given her father's mysterious hatred for Ethan's father.  And then there's the small matter of Ethan's desire never to have kids....
   

For Patrick Stevens less means more!  Patrick Stevens is a great teacher.  All of his “kids" say so--except Emily Patterson's oldest son, Jason.  Jason is Patrick's lone failure--the one student he couldn't reach.  And that's too bad because when Patrick and Emily are thrown together on a project, Patrick realizes he'd really like to get to know Emily better. If only she didn't come complete with those four sons....
   

Linda Barrett is delighted to announce that The Daughter He Never Knew, part of her Pilgrim Cove series for Harlequin Superromance, is a current finalist in the Holt Medallion contest for published authors.  She is also delighted with her new contract to write for Harlequin's Everlasting series which debuts in early 2007.

C.J. Carmichael is thrilled to announce that A Little Secrets Between Friends, a May release from Harlequin Superromance, has finalled in the Long Contemporary category for the Holt Medallion Contest.

Amy Knupp is excited to announce she has an official title and a release date for her second Superromance. The Boy Next Doorwill come out in February 2007. 

Brenda Novak is proud to announce that she's a double finalist in the Wisconsin Writer Touch Reader's Award. Both Big Girls Don't Cry and Stranger in Town are finalists in the long contemporary category.

Kay Stockham has received a couple of surprises.  She learned the release date for Montana Skies has been changed from February to January 2007, and she was contacted by the cover model on Man With A Past!  Kay is awaiting a picture of the gorgeous Jerald Benezer reading Man With A Past, and will add him to a photo page on her website. If you'd like to be included, please send her a jpeg photo of you holding one of Kay's books and include the permission to use the photo.

Linda Warren: Linda is pleased to announce that Forgotten Son is a  finalist for the Holt Medallion in the Long Contemporary category
 

• May 11
• 9:00 pm Eastern
• Join  Cynthia Thomason  in the NovelTalk chat room.
• May 17
• 9:00 pm Eastern
• Join Sherry Lewis in the NovelTalk chat room.
• May 24
• 9:00 pm Eastern
• Join Kay Stockham  in the NovelTalk chat room.
• June 2
• 7:00- 9:00 pm Pacific
• Stop by and visit with Terry McLaughlin while she signs her debut novel, Learning Curve, at Borders in Bayshore Mall, Eureka, California.
• June 9-10
• Various
• Kay Stockham will participate in Lori Foster & Dianne Castell's Reader & Writer Together event, being held at the Cincinnati Marriott North in West Chester, Ohio

C.J. Carmichael:  Grab a sneak peek at the first book of C.J.'s new trilogy and enter her contest for autographed books.  A new winner is selected every month.  Visit her contest page for more details.

Melinda Curtis:  Need a light read for spring?  Enter Melinda's latest contest for a copy of the illustrated book A Chance of Love.

Amy Knupp is giving away free books!  To enter, all you have to do is subscribe to her newsletter.  See her website for details and to sign up.  Ends May 31.

Terry McLaughlin is celebrating the launch of her new website with a gift for one lucky contest entrant.  Now through May 10.  Visit her contest page for more information. 

Brenda Novak: is still waiting for last month's winner of the $500 shopping spree to the store of winner's choice to step forward.  If that doesn't happen by May 15th, the prize will go to someone else--so sign up for Brenda's newsletter and get your new lucky number.

Kay Stockham: Kay's celebrating the upcoming release of her second SuperRomance with a Launch Party Scavenger Hunt! Check out her contest page for details. Answer the questions taken from Man With A Past and be entered for your chance to win a gorgeous bracelet by DeVries and made with Swarovski Crystal entitled "Annaleece"!  Contest runs now through July. 

Cynthia Thomason is excited about the release of two books in May, 2006, An Unlikely Father and Gabriel's Angel.  See her contest page and enter to win signed copies of her back titles. 

Linda Warren: In June, Linda's Son of Texas will be released, another McCain brother story.  She'll be giving away a copy of Forgotten Son and A Baby by Christmas, the first two McCain stories.  And a Texas beaded book thong.  Visit her website for more details.