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A Grand Deception
by Elizabeth Mansfield
"Reissue of 1988 Regency romance is a classic."
Posted January 10, 2005
Despite having attracted the attention of the wealthy,
handsome Lord Maitland, Georgianne Verney has no desire for
love and marriage. She wants to be useful in the world, so
she runs away and becomes Grace Vail, a teacher at a
charity school. From the start, she's at odds with the Read more...
Hit Reply
by Rocki St. Claire
"Interesting, entertaining writing style in this new chick-lit novel."
Posted November 17, 2004
Meet Amber Fleece (foreveramber): career woman working at
Millennia Marketing, single and fabulous, looking for Mr.
Right. Through a high school reunion web site, she contacts
her old flame, Gray McDermott, and is dismayed to find out
he's a struggling songwriter and house painter. Yet his
poetic, erotic e-mails attract Read more...
The Cat's Meow
by Emily Carmichael
"A charming tale for romance lovers and cat lovers alike."
Posted October 20, 2004
Successful, driven attorney Mckenna Wright is at the top of
her game, involved in a high profile celebrity case that
could further her career, when a car accident gives her
amnesia. Not only does she forget all about her personal
history, but she loses all knowledge of the law -- Read more...
Dead Even
by Mariah Stewart
"Third installment of ongoing series."
Posted July 10, 2004
Three men, thrown together by fate, plan a deadly game of
revenge: Each one will kill three people on another man's
list. Now, after a string of murders, one of the players
himself is dead and another in prison for life. The third
man, Archer Lowell, just wants to be Read more...
Diary of a Radical Mermaid
by Deborah Smith
"The mermaids of the WaterLilies series are back in this magical romance."
Posted June 16, 2004
Juna Lee Poinfax isn't your average gorgeous, long-limbed,
long-haired socialite. She also happens to be a mermaid -
one of an entire race coexisting with ordinary humans
(Landers). After committing a very public faux pas
involving Donald Trump, Juna is "mer non grata" with her
family. When she's assigned to Read more...
Dead Certain
by Mariah Stewart
"Great thriller with lots of twists and schemes."
Posted June 12, 2004
The victim of a stalker who left her scarred inside and
out, Amanda Crosby has put her life back together, running
a small antiques shop with her partner and good friend,
Derek England. When Derek is found dead after Amanda argues
with him about a recent purchase, Police Chief Sean Read more...
A Kiss of Fate
by Mary Jo Putney
"Powerful, passionate story of love's triumph through adversity."
Posted June 12, 2004
As a member of the Guardian clan - people gifted with
supernatural abilities - Gwyneth Owens has come to accept
the fact that she apparently has not inherited any powers.
Recently widowed, she's content with her quiet life
researching and preserving Guardian history, until she
meets Duncan Macrae, Lord Ballister. Read more...
Dead Wrong
by Mariah Stewart
"Chilliing romantic suspense."
Posted May 12, 2004
Mara Douglas thinks that the worst has already happened:
Seven years ago, her ex-husband abducted their young
daughter and both of them seem to have disappeared from the
face of the earth. Now a child advocate in the justice
system, Mara protects other children as she could not
protect her Read more...
Slightly Dangerous
by Mary Balogh
"Beautiful, touching and fitting end to Bedwyn series."
Posted May 12, 2004
Christine Derrick had once moved in the elite circles of
society. Now a widow, ostracized by her former
acquaintances, she enjoys a quiet but fulfilling life in
the country. When her friend, Melanie, begs her to attend a
house party to even out the numbers, Christine reluctantly
accepts, intending only Read more...
Slightly Sinful
by Mary Balogh
"Fresh approach lifts this romance above the oridinary."
Posted April 14, 2004
Alleyne Bedwyn wakes up in a brothel, surrounded by four
ladies of the evening and one beautiful, golden-haired
angel. Seriously injured in the battle of Waterloo, Alleyne
has no memory of why he's there or even who he is. Forced
to rely on the kindness of these strangers, he soon Read more...
Charming Grace
by Deborah Smith
"This one has it all - humor, drama, romance, action, and a wonderful cast of characters."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 1, 2004
All widow Grace Vance wants is to be left alone to mourn
her beloved husband, a federal agent who became a hero when
he died stopping a mad bomber's scheme. But Stone Senterra,
Hollywood action star, thinks Harper Vance's story is the
perfect vehicle for his debut as a "serious" Read more...
Slightly Tempted
by Mary Balogh
"Another installment in the fascinating, fabulous Bedwyn family."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 26, 2003
Gervase Ashford has just returned to England after a nine-
year period of exile. When he sees a lovely, dark-haired
young woman at a party, he dismisses her as too young for
his taste. Then he discovers her identity, Lady Morgan
Bedwyn, the youngest member of a family headed by Wulfric, Read more...
Do Not Disturb
by Christie Ridgway
"Sexy romp with depth of character and plot."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 26, 2003
Angel Buchanan finds her reporter's objectivity challenged
when she decides to do a story on the death of artist
Stephen Whitney, a beloved American icon who just happens
to be the father who abandoned her as a young girl. She
wants the world to know the truth about this man Read more...
Until Dark
by Mariah Stewart
"Serial killer plot with a few interesting twists."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 10, 2003
Kendra Smith has a personal interest in bringing criminals
to justice. Her teenaged brother was murdered, the body
never found. Hoping to bring closure to other families, she
uses her artistic talent to draw composite sketches for law
enforcement. She's just been called into a new case: a
serial killer Read more...
High Rhymes and Misdemeanors
by Diana Killian
"Charming mystery with a cast of colorful characters."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted September 23, 2003
English teacher Grace Hollister thinks that the worst thing
to happen to her on her research/pleasure trip to England
is being deserted by her traveling companion for an old
flame. But she's happy enough to go on alone, until she
finds a man herself - lying face-down in a stream. Read more...
Material Girl
by Julia London
"First book in King Lear-inspired trilogy is fun and quirky."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted July 14, 2003
Robin Lear enjoys a jet-set life, dabbling in the family
business and spending the family money until reality
intrudes in the form of her father's terminal illness.
Aaron Lear has suddenly decided to become involved in his
three daughters' lives, starting with Robin, the oldest.
He removes her from her Read more...
Twist of Fate
by Mary Jo Putney
"Serious issue of the death penalty is prominent in this compelling romance."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted July 14, 2003
Val Covington thinks she's happy working as a litigator in
a prestigious Baltimore law firm until an unexpected
windfall allows her to start her own practice, where she
can choose her own cases and causes. While looking for
office space, she meets Rob Smith, and soon the two
become much Read more...
No Graves as Yet
by Anne Perry
"A skillful blend of mystery with historical world events."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted August 19, 2003
Dr. Joseph Reavley is still reeling from the shock of his
parents' sudden death in a car crash when he's rocked by
news of the murder of one of his favorite students at
Cambridge. The crime sends ripples of fear and suspicion
throughout the normally quiet campus.
Then Joseph's Read more...
Slightly Scandalous
by Mary Balogh
"Third book in Bedwyn series (Feyja's story) is highly enjoyable."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted May 15, 2003
Lady Freyja Bedwyn escapes to the dullness of Bath to avoid
her ex-fiancé and his new wife, hiding her hurt beneath a
veneer of icy pride. Thus she's more annoyed than attracted
when a handsome stranger keeps crossing her path.
Joshua Moore, on the run from his matchmaking aunt, Read more...
To Marry The Duke
by Julianne MacLean
"Delightful romance with strong, passionate characters."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted May 15, 2003
American heiress Sophia Wilson has come to London to marry
an English lord. Her family craves the respectability of
such a prestigious match. Sophia is just looking for
someone who will love her.
James Langdon, the Duke of Wentworth, doesn't believe in
love. Raised by a cruel father and Read more...
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