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Firestorm
by Iris Johansen
"Tautly written page-turner with unique characters and realistic plot."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 10, 2004
Fire has shaped Kerry Murphy's life from childhood, when
her mother died and she was left in a coma after their home
was set ablaze. When Kerry awakens from the coma, she finds
herself with psychic abilities that allow her to sense when
and how some fires are set. Coming Read more...
The Shadow of Venus
by Judith Van Gieson
"Intense mystery that will stay with you for a long time."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 1, 2004
Claire Reynier is determined to discover the identity of
the young woman found dead in a locked room in the library
basement. Though Claire had seen the unidentified woman on
campus a couple of times, the woman wasn't a student and no
one seemed to know how she came to Read more...
At Wick's End
by Tim Myers
"Engaging mystery in new series about candlemaking."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 1, 2004
When his Great-aunt Belle dies under questionable
circumstances, Harrison Black inherits River's Edge, the
building that houses not only his aunt's candle shop, At
Wick's End, but also an eclectic collection of businesses
run by an eccentric cast of characters. Tired of his going-
nowhere job in computer sales, he decides Read more...
The Perfect Seduction
by Leslie LaFoy
"Witty dialog and unexpected twists make this historical romance a winner!"
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 10, 2003
Seraphina Treadwell is living on the edge of starvation in
Belize, barely managing to support herself and three young
girls left in her care. Then an unexpected turn of events
finds them transported to London, into the care of the
young girls' uncle.
With the death of his older brother, Read more...
The Lady in Question
by Victoria Alexander
"Another delightful, well-written adventure with the Effington family."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 10, 2003
Philadelphia "Delia" Effington stuns her family (and
herself) when she unexpectedly marries Lord Wilmont
following a brief acquaintance. When she's widowed shortly
after the wedding, Delia retires from society to mourn the
loss of her husband and what she's sure would have been a
grand adventure.
Viscount Anthony St. Stephens Read more...
Hunting Midnight
by Emma Holly
"Second story in Midnight trilogy is romantically erotic with dynamic characters."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted October 29, 2003
Juliana Buxton is on the run from a marriage her father
arranged for her. She can't tolerate the thought of
marrying a man old enough to be her father, so she gathers
her few belongings and leaves home. No one is willing to
aid in her escape, until she comes Read more...
Murder of a Barbie and Ken
by Denise Swanson
"Scumble River mystery series continues with neatly plotted tale of small-town intrigue."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted October 29, 2003
School psychologist and amateur detective Skye Denison is
on the case again! This time she's invited to an Instant
Gourmet Party (think Tupperware with food) and ends up
buying a week of meals.
When Skye goes to pick up her food, she finds the bodies of
Scumble River's perfect couple, Read more...
The Wedding Diaries
by Linda Francis Lee
"Fun characters and witty dialog make this a winner!"
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted September 23, 2003
Tabloids tout Vivienne Stansfield as a pampered princess
with more shoes than Imelda Marcos. When she finds her
credit cards rejected, her bank accounts drained and her
fiancé with another woman, Vivi is determined to prove
there's more to her than meets the eye. Desperate to find a
job, she Read more...
Dead Ringer
by Annie Solomon
"Flawed characters and unique plot make this emotional story exceptional."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted September 23, 2003
Angelina Mercer is a good-time girl, the life of the party,
the trophy girlfriend on the arm of wealthy, elderly
gentlemen. Federal Agent Finn Carver needs her to get close
to a plutonium thief. When Angelina's latest benefactor
dies, Finn uses the one thing he has that will ensure
her Read more...
Texas Cooking
by Lisa Wingate
"A really feel-good story with vivid characters and setting."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted August 19, 2003
Colleen "Collie" Collins has lost her job, her credibility,
her boyfriend and several friends because she told the
truth in libel charges against her editor. Stunned at the
downward turn her seemingly ideal life has taken, she
doesn't put up much of a fight when a friend offers her a Read more...
7 Days and 7 Nights
by Wendy Wax
"Hilarious romantic debut - can't wait for next one!"
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted June 20, 2003
Dr. Olivia Moore is the host of Liv Live, one of Atlanta's
top-rated radio talk shows, where she offers relationship
advice to her mostly female audience. Matt Ransom rules the
radio waves at night with his wildly popular show for men,
Guy Talk. The two work for the same radio Read more...
Double Take
by Brenda Joyce
"Wonderful blend of passion and suspense."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted June 20, 2003
Kait London and her sister, Lana, have been estranged for
years when out of the blue, Kait gets a phone call from her
wayward twin. Lana is in danger - her life and the life of
her four-year-old daughter, Marni, have been threatened. If
Kait will trade places with her Read more...
The Big Bad Wolf Tells All
by Donna Kauffman
"Funny, sexy, intriguing, witty - a wonderful book!"
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted May 16, 2003
Tanzy Harrington, the Last Bridesmaid in a group of Happily-
Ever-Afters, writes Tanzy Tells All, the most-read column
in the Bay Area. She shares with her readers her views on
romance, sex, relationships and men. In her opinion, men
can be grouped into two categories: sheep (members of the
herd consisting Read more...
Nerd In Shining Armor
by Vicki Lewis Thompson
"A sexy, hilarious island romp!"
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted April 9, 2003
Genevieve Terrence owes a lot to her Granny Neville. It's
because of her that Genevieve's mama inherited Elvis'
Jockey shorts. With the sale of said shorts, her mama was
able to move her family from the backwoods of Tennessee to
beautiful Honolulu, where Genevieve works as a secretary
for the Read more...
Catching Midnight
by Emma Holly
"Thrilling start to a new trilogy about fascinating shapeshifters."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted April 9, 2003
Young Gillian was left an orphan by the plague at the
tender age of eight. Rescued by the upyr, a group of
shape-shifting immortals, she was made immortal and raised
by the pack in the wilderness. An inquisitive child, she
matures into an inquisitive adult, questioning the life she
lives Read more...
Looking for Lacey
by Linda Francis Lee
"Fantastic followup to The Ways of Grace."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 15, 2003
Lacey Wright moves to El Paso, determined after years of
moving around that this will be the final stop for her and
her 15-year-old daughter. Kicked out of home because of a
teenage pregnancy, Lacey's gone from job to job, doing any
menial task to support her daughter. Managing Bobby's Read more...
Love with The Proper Husband
by Victoria Alexander
"Another quick-paced, witty and humorous tale from this talented author!"
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 15, 2003
Gwendolyn Townsend's life was turned upside down after the
death of her father, when she learned his estate was to go
to a distant cousin and she was, essentially, penniless.
Not one to dither about indecisively, Gwen gathered her few
belongings and set out to make her way in the Read more...
The Very Virile Viking
by Sandra Hill
"Another hilarious Viking time-travel."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 13, 2003
Magnus Ericsson is a single father raising 11 children
alone in A.D. 999 in the Norselands. His brood, from a
variety of encounters that have either ended in lack of
interest, divorce or death, range in age from a few months
to late teens. Determined not to have any more Read more...
Like A Knife
by Annie Solomon
"Exciting suspense with true-to-life characters and lots of twists and turns."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 13, 2003
As a child, Rachel Goodman witnessed the murder of her
mother. As an adult, she works with young children who,
like her, have been through unspeakable tragedies in their
young lives. Rachel is a preschool teacher struggling to
keep her school open. A warm and generous woman, despite
her past, Read more...
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