It happened one night... 

Aidan Wythe and Rae Cordell had one incredible night together--just before Aidan transferred Rae, his star VP, to Pittsburgh. Now, more than eight months later, Aidan arrives on Summer Island to spend his vacation. But instead of the empty house he’s expecting, Aidan finds Rae. He’s even more shocked to see that she’s pregnant--with his child!

Rae never planned on children. She’s decided on adoption for her baby, but Aidan’s reappearance in her life makes her question that decision. And Aidan? He has to question his feelings about everything now--the woman, the baby, his future. Whatever happens, things won’t be the same when he and Rae leave the island.…
 

Does going home mean living with the past--or living down the past? 

The death of teenager Bobby Compton shocked the community of Rivermist, Georgia. It also destroyed the lives of Neal Cain and Jennifer Gardner. Neal was sent to prison, and Jennifer’s life spiraled out of control until the birth of her daughter forced her to grow up.

Now, eight years later, Neal has come home to help his ailing father. Jennifer, a single mother, is also back, trying to make a go of things. Neal and Jennifer were in love when they were teenagers, and those feelings haven’t gone away. But they’re different people, shaped by everything that’s happened. They can’t change the past. Can they still have a future?
 

When Connor Smith has to unexpectedly care for his nine-year-old niece, he isn’t prepared. In fact, he’s overwhelmed. Blending their lives poses one problem after another until Jaye’s violin teacher throws them a lifeline. 

Abby Reed not only knows how to get through to his niece, she also makes an impression on him. Soon their time together means everything to Connor--and the tragedy his family faced a decade ago begins to have less power over him. Then he discovers Abby’s family’s connection to his own....

Can their love survive Connor’s bitterness and Abby’s insistence that her brother isn’t the awful person he’s been branded?
 

Dan Logan thinks he's got it all: a great job as a D.A., an ideal marriage and two children. Now he's nominated for Citizen of the Year. Seems his rigorous pursuit of honesty and integrity has paid off. He has no idea his picture-perfect life is about to be shattered.  A man from Tessa Logan's sordid past has tracked her down and is intent on getting her back. If he can't have her, he won't hesitate to expose her mistakes. One way or another, her secrets will be revealed.  Even if Dan can live with the terrible truth, can he survive Tessa's deceit?
 

She’s the last person Luke expected to see....  Just why is Julianna staying at his father’s ranch? Luke has come to Sante Fe to mend fences with his dad and lie low until the political fury over his current police investigation calms down. He’s definitely not there to share memories of the good old days with his ex-wife. 

It’s difficult for Julianna to remember when it had been good between her and Luke. And being close to the strong, handsome man she once loved unconditionally is too much. Either Luke leaves or she does.

Except Julianna has nowhere to go. She needs to hide out at Abe’s ranch to get her job done. Because nothing, not even anonymous death threats, will stop her. But if Luke finds out about the threats, he’s never going to leave....
 

Anna DeStefano: Anna's The Prodigal's Return will be spotlighted in a month-long eHarlequin.com's book discussion. 

Brenda Novak: Brenda's 2006 On-line Auction for Diabetes Research has come to a close, and Brenda is thrilled to announce that the final amount raised. Together with her generous donors and shoppers, she raised $62,705 to help those suffering from diabetes. Brenda would like to give her heartfelt thanks everyone who participated! And she would like to announce that she's already gathering fabulous items for next year's auction. For one, Heather Graham is donating a cruise on the Authors at Sea! So get ready to set sail and mark next May on your calendar for another great auction at www.brendanovak.com!

Linda Warren is happy to annouce that Forgotten won the 2006 Golden Quill for best long contemporary. And Merry Texmas won the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence in the Novella category and the More Than Magic Contest.

• July 14
• Various
• Anna DeStefano has been selected to guest blog for WNBC.com's Romance page. Don't miss the fun on July 14th!
• July 19
• 9:00 p.m. 
• Join Anna DeStefano in the NovelTalk chat room
• July 20
• 6:30 p.m.
•  Linda Style will be signing her July 2006 release, Husband and Wife Reunion as well as the other books in the Cold Cases LA series at the Barnes & Noble in Mesa, Arizona (1758 South Val Vista Drive) 

• July 26
• 5:30-8:30 pm
• RWA Literacy Booksigning- open to the public.  All proceeds go to benefit national and local literacy organizations. 

 

Linda Barrett  Jean Brashear (tentative)  Suzanne Cox  Melinda Curtis  Kay David  Anna DeStefano  Roz Denny Fox  Darlene Gardner  Lori Handeland  Lynnette Kent  Amy Knupp  Sherry Lewis Terry McLaughlin

Caroline McSparren  Brenda Novak  Kathleen O'Brien  Tara Taylor Quinn  Ann Roth  Roxanne Rustand  Carol Stephenson  Kay Stockham  Linda Style  Cynthia Thomason  Linda Warren  Margaret Watson  Carrie Weaver

 
 
 

C.J. Carmichael: Grab a sneak peek at the first book of C.J. Carmichael's new trilogy and enter her contest for autographed books. A new winner is selected every month, now through October 2006.

Anna DeStefano: Anna's having a party, and not just because her birthday's in July! Come join her Blog Launch party for The Prodigal's Return, and don't miss her great monthly Funky Purse website giveaways.

Brenda Novak:  Win a $500 shopping spree to the store of your choice!  Visit Brenda's contest page for more information. 

Kathryn Shay: Every three months Kathryn will give away three copies of her backlist (when available) or her upcoming release.  Visit her contest page for more details.

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 fabulous bracelet by Annaleece which has a Swarovski Crystal encrusted heart dangle.  Contest runs  through July 30. 

Linda Style invites you to enter her new contest to celebrate the release of her new book, Husband and Wife Reunion, the third book in the Cold Cases,  L.A. mini-series.  At the end of each month, one lucky entrant will win autographed copies of the first two books in the Cold Cases,  L.A.series.  Visit her website for more details.

Linda Warren: For July, Linda is giving away a copy of A Baby By Christmas and Forgotten Son, a Texas T-shirt and a Texas Beaded Book Thong.  Visit her website for more details.