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A Home of Her
Own by Brenda Novak Her mother always said if you couldn't be rich you'd better be Lucky! When Lucky Caldwell was ten, her mother Red--the best- known hooker in Dundee, Idaho--married Morris Caldwell, a wealthy and much older man. It didn't last, of course, but Morris's kindness was the highlight of Lucky's life. Mike Hill, Morris's grandson, doesn't feel too well- disposed toward Red or her kids. He believes they alienated Morris from his family. Even Morris's Victorian mansion, on the property next to the Hill ranch, wasn't inherited by one of his grandchildren. Instead the house went to Lucky, who left it sitting empty for years. Now that Red and Morris are both dead, Lucky has finally come back to Dundee. She plans to restore the derelict place--and to look for her real father, who has to be one of the men named in her mother's diary. That means Mike has a new neighbor. One he doesn't want to like... |
Harlequin Superromance #1242 |
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The Witness Women in Blue by Linda Style She had vowed never to return to Houston's crime-riddled East End. But Detective Crista Santiago's promotion to the Chicano Squad put her right back in the violence of the barrio. Determined to transfer out as fast as possible, Crista first has to prove herself by solving a series of drive-by shootings, apparently gang-related. Overcoming demons from her past and somebody in the department who wants her gone, Crista races the clock to find out who shot Alex Del Rio's daughter. And why anyone would want to hurt such a beautiful little girl—or her father, a crusader for improved living conditions within the Hispanic community. But Crista's feelings for Alex are getting in the way and... Time is running out... |
Harlequin Superromance #1243 |
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Along Came Zoe You, Me & The Kids by Janice MacDonald Zoe McCann doesn't care much for doctors. Especially eminent neurosurgeons who are too busy to attend to their patients. Like Dr. Phillip Barry, who wasn't available the night Jenny, the daughter of Zoe's best friend, was brought to the E.R. So Zoe marches into Phillip's office. She hasn't spoken to him since they played together as children — she was the daughter of his parents' housekeeper. But the man she confronts isn't the unfeeling, egocentric individual she thought she'd find. He's a single father and a dedicated physician who can't hide the pain he feels at the tragedy of that night. As Zoe's feelings for Phillip grow, she learns that doctors don't have all the answers. Not even where their own children are concerned. |
Harlequin Superromance #1244 |
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Abby's Christmas
At the Carolina Diner by Lynnette Kent Abby Brannon has had a crush on Noah Blake since high school. So when he walks into the Carolina Diner after an absence of fifteen years, she's ready to seize the chance for a real relationship...and the adventure which always accompanied him. Noah has secrets, however, and a past that makes him bad news for a good girl like Abby. Though a few of their high school friends stand by Abby in welcoming Noah back, most of the folks in New Skye keep their distance. They know trouble when it lands on their doorstep. Not one to take no for an answer, Abby goes after what she wants--Noah, the boy she longed for with all her young heart. In the process, she learns the truth about Noah the man, and about herself. Through the love Abby offers, Noah discovers the power of forgiveness. And, together, they affirm the importance of a place called
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Harlequin Superromance #1245 |
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The Man Under
the Mistletoe The Men of Maple Hill by Muriel Jensen Rosie DeMarco is finally climbing out of the grief that locked her heart. Her brother, father and unborn baby died in the span of a week. And no one — not even her husband, Matt — could reach Rosie as she withdrew into darkness. But as her sister's Christmas wedding draws near, she's forced to face Matt again…eighteen months after he walked away. Matt knows he had to leave. The secret he carried would devastate Rosie. But now someone is out to kill his wife, and Matt wonders if it's time to reveal all. He can't bring back the people she loves, but maybe he can give her the gift of hope…and love's ability to heal. |
Harlequin Superromance #1246 |
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Oh Baby!,
December 2004 9 Months Later by Pamela Ford * 2004 Golden Heart finalist Six years ago, Annie McCarthy was a waitress in an all-night diner and Nick Fleming was just a customer. Late at night they shared their dreams over coffee and pie. Then along came a once in a lifetime opportunity--if they married, Nick would inherit his trust fund early and Annie would get $250,000. After a quickie divorce, they could pursue those dreams--separately.
Annie went to a small town in Wisconsin and bought a B and B and has had a wonderful life--just like she's always wanted. Now Nick has shown up at Annie's door, and he has shocking news. They're still married and he needs her to sign papers so he can get married for real. The problem is Annie's pregnant and when she came to town, she told everyone she was married--to Nick--and that he's the father. Oh, baby, this is going to be one interesting summer! |
Harlequin Superromance #1247 |
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Blown Away Code Red by Muriel Jensen Courage Bay, California…a community founded on bravery. Now meet the town's new generation of heroes — the men and women of Courage Bay Emergency Services. Bold enough to risk their lives — and their hearts. Fearless enough to face any emergency…even the ones that are no accident. A rogue wind blows hang glider Kara Abbott off course and snags her on a branch jutting from a canyon wall. The wind buffets her. She fears the branch won't hold. Then, from the cliff above, comes help.… Being rescued by gorgeous K-9 Officer Cole Winslow is a fantasy come true for single mom Kara Abbott — especially when Cole continues to be there for her and her eight-year-old son. Yet Kara senses she wants more from Cole than he's willing to give. And Cole is holding back — but not for the reasons she thinks. Now it's Kara's turn to be there for Cole, and rescue him…from the grip of his past. Code Red — ordinary people, extraordinary circumstances |
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The Latest Author News
Superauthor Darlene Graham is hard at work on THE BABY DIARIES trilogy, due out in Sept. 2005 from Superromance and Signature. And in AN ACCIDENTAL FAMILY (April '05) she has finally set a book in her beloved Winding Stair Mountains. In February, Darlene will be teaching Julia Cameron's The Artist Way again at the MN Technology Center. This 12-week program builds artistic confidence and productivity. Visit Darlene's website for articles that relate to building creativity: www.darlenegraham.com. In the meantime, she wishes all the great readers and writers out there Happy Holidays!
Amazon reviewer: "Rebecca Winters pens the perfect tear jerker Christmas Harlequin Romance, A PRINCE FOR CHRISTMAS. Out in time for the Holidays."
Romantic Times says "Rebecca Winters' trilogy THE HUSBAND FUND, starting with TO CATCH A GROOM, is a light-hearted, often funny story out in November. In book two, TO WIN HIS HEART, out in January, Luc is the ultimate 'classic' hero, brooding and bitter, so sunny Olivia is his ideal complement." Book three in March will feature Piper and Nic's story. Be watching for all three Harlequin Romances where exciting things happen when the Duchess triplets meet up with the aristocratic Varano cousins on the Riviera.
Her newest Super Romance is just around the corner in February 2005, SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER.
Did You Know? (The Inside Story)
Authors reveal the inspiration behind their latest releases.
Our Two Sons, January 2005 from Kathryn Shay
OUR TWO SONS came from my fascination with the Buffalo Bills summer training camp at St. John Fisher College. While visiting the camp with my son one summer, I was amazed at the transformation of the quiet, sleepy upstate New York campus into a huge, commercial affair. The grounds had been completely overrun by the camp: vendors, tents, parking lots, not to mention the new playing fields and a gorgeous new field house. Being a teacher myself, I began to wonder, "What does the faculty think of all this?"
I also have a love/hate relationship with sports. In high school and college, I loved to play them. In adulthood, I enjoyed watching them, but often felt, "What's the big deal here?" So it was easy for me to put myself in Dr. Jacelyn Ross's place. She definitely wonders the very same thing; after all, these guys are just playing games! Enter Mike Kingston, the ultimate jock. He's a star, makes scads of money, and now wants to teach in her department. She's conflicted when he turns out to be a nice guy and a wonderful father, not just an arrogant football player. Of course, we all know athletes train hard, are talented and many of them are nice guys. It just takes Jacey a while to figure this out. Me? I fell in love with Mike before the first chapter was finished. I hope you do too.
Nothing More to Lose, February 2005 from Kathryn Shay
Given my previous interest in firefighters, when 9/11 happened, I was strongly affected by loss of so many of America’s Bravest. And I began to wonder what happened to firefighters who survived that horrific event. The hero of NOTHING MORE TO LOSE was one of America's Bravest who ran into the Twin Towers on 9/11 and never walked out. For the entire book, he sits in his iron prison, a wheelchair. As I wrote his story, I cried. I didn't want him to be in that situation. I wanted him to be whole. I wanted him to have everything back that he'd lost in his attempt to do the most heroic of things—save others' lives at the expense of his own. It was so unfair! But I, along with Ian, had to come to terms with that fact that he'd never be what he was before that day and he needed to reinvent himself. As I became more resigned to this, so did he. As I became optimistic, so did he. Thank God. I was emotionally overwrought writing the first half of the book.
Since I'd never researched the topic of the fire department’s reaction to terrorism, I went back to my buddies at the Rochester, New York Fire Department and they were very willing to help. Rescue 11 invited me to ride with them again, and also had me attend some presentations. One snowy December night, they booted up the HazMat truck, took out all the instruments available to check for weapons of mass destruction at a site, showed my how to use them, and explained everything in detail so Ian could do the same in the one of his lessons. I also went back to the Fire Academy, which is exactly like the one in the book, and the HazMat guys there talked at length to me about the potential threats by terrorists and about what Ian might be going through as a disabled firefighter. They provided me with texts and let me attend a RIT training session, which turned out to be remarkably like the one Ian teaches. I truly had no idea what these brave men and women had added to their rescue responsibilities since that fateful day in September. I hope you all find it as interesting, and as eye opening, as I did.
Somebody's Daughter, February 2005/The Daughter's Return from Rebecca Winters
My home is only five minutes away from the home of Elizabeth Smart, the teen who was abducted from her home in the middle of the night, and was miraculously returned to them over a year later.
All of Salt Lake City went into mourning. Yellow ribbons were tied on trees and school fences throughout the valley. A pilot friend of mine and his wife did many searches on his free time looking for her. Young women and couples I knew, combed the hills and canyons behind the Smart home looking for any trace of her. Volunteers by the thousands got busy putting up flyers in every conceivable place to make people aware.
Night after night my family and I, along with millions of families throughout Utah, the US and overseas, prayed for that girl, for that family. The goodness of people united in a worthy cause was awesome to behold. To see Elizabeth returned to a family that never lost faith, filled every heart with joy.
It is because of her story I was inspired to write the following two Superromances, SOMEBODY’S DAUGHTER and THE DAUGHTER’S RETURN. Enjoy!
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