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The French billionaire’s baby revenge!

The pirate tycoon: brooding, dangerous hotel tycoon André Gauthier has whisked Kira across the Caribbean seas to his stunning island hideaway. He doesn’t just want to bed her with a ruthless passion…he wants revenge!

The kidnapped mistress: one hot touch has Kira desperate to slip back between André’s sheets! But first she must tell him that she’s pregnant with his child…

André is convinced Kira betrayed him with his enemy. He has to uncover the secrets she’s hiding — if he’s to claim his baby!

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“…a dynamic pair with chemistry to spare…” — Sandra Garcia-Myers, RT Bookclub reviewer.

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Publisher: Pocket Books
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Release Date: May 26, 2009
ISBN: 978-1439154274
Excerpt: To Come
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“…Devoti’s fascinating mix of myth and reality will keep readers engaged.” –Publisher’s Weekly

4.5 Stars!
“Gifted Devoti adds urban fantasy to her growing list of genres with the launch of a gritty first-person series featuring modern-day Amazons. Secrets and stubbornness impact all the major players in this dark drama/murder mystery. If this book is any indication, Devoti has a brilliant future ahead in this genre!” —Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times Magazine

Meet Mel: Business owner. Dedicated mom. Natural-born Amazon.

It’s been ten years since Melanippe Saka left the Amazon tribe in order to create a normal life for her daughter, Harmony. True, running a tattoo parlor in Madison, Wisconsin while living with your Amazon warrior mother and priestess grandmother is not everyone’s idea of normal, but Mel thinks she’s succeeded at blending in as human.

Turns out she’s wrong. Someone knows all about her, someone who’s targeting young Amazon girls, and no way is Mel is going to let Harmony become tangled in this deadly web. With her mother love in overdrive, Ms. Melanippe Saka is quite a force . . . even when she’s facing a barrage of distractions—including a persistent detective whose interest in Mel goes beyond professional, a sexy tattoo artist with secrets of his own, and a seriously angry Amazon queen who views her as a prime suspect. To find answers, Mel will have to do the one thing she swore she’d never do: embrace her powers and admit that you can take the girl out of the tribe . . . but you can’t take the tribe out of the girl.

Publisher: Silhouette Nocturne
ISBN: 978-0-373-61788-3
Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance
Release Date: June 2008

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TOP PICK, Romantic Times Magazine
“Hellhound Venge Leidolf loses his lust for vengeance against his father when he meets Geysa, a Valkyrie looking for a little revenge of her own. The two band together to track down the horn that calls the ErlKing’s wild hunt to stop it before anyone else is hurt. In Wild Hunt, Lori Devoti provides yet another action-packed mythological tale. Her characters have depth, her plot is novel and her writing is strong. This is a great read!” –Alexandra Kay, Romantic Times Magazine
Natural enemies–hellhound and Valkyrie–their alliance made them more powerful than anyone could anticipate…
Alongside his hellhound brethren, Venge Leidolf was summoned to start the Wild Hunt anew. But in this dreaded pursuit of souls, Venge sought to free himself from his infernal bondage–by claiming the heart of a fierce Valkyrie…

Geysa never questioned the alluring gifts that set her apart from the other Valkyries, or her hatred of hellhounds–until Venge fell under her spell. Drawing the alpha hellhound so close made Geysa doubt her every instinct. To stop the Hunt, the two blood-born enemies would need to cast aside old vows and allegiances. Only then could no one question the strength of their union…

One Real Man releases April 1.

Lost And Found…

Gil Yancy is a man with a mission: claim his share of Rocky Point Ranch and build a herd of his own. What Gil doesn’t count on is the greeting he gets—in the form of a stove lid upside the head—from the mistress of the place. She’s the prettiest thing Gil’s ever laid eyes—and more—on. When last they met, the shady lady seduced him and stole his last red cent, so now it might just be time for a little sweet revenge…

Josie can’t believe Rocky Point’s new cowboy is that cowboy—the one with the strongest-yet-gentlest hands ever to mark a trail down her body. She robbed Gil blind out of sheer desperation, and years later, Josie still has something of his…but that’s not her only secret. She wants him just as much as ever—and she knows he’d do anything to please a lady…

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Praise for One Real Man–

“Janette Kenny has, once again, written a winning novel.” Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio

“Kenny utilizes a standard western theme - two strong-willed characters fighting for ranch ownership - and adds a twist or two, changing the typical to the unique.” Kathe Robin, Romantic Times

“One word - awesome!” Merri Crawford, Merrimon Book Reviews

The Devil’s Daughter is on the shelves!

Fire and brimstone she can manage;
Falling in love’s a whole ‘nother story. . .

The Devil’s Daughter will do whatever it takes to win her freedom, even if it means claiming the soul of sexy Jed Caine.

There’s no question he wants her, but he wants more than just her body; he wants her heart, too, and he’ll settle for nothing less. His stubborn ways and gentle touches are too much— even for the devil’s own daughter.
She was sent to steal his soul, yet there he was. . . capturing her heart.

How was she ever going to explain this to her father??

Here’s what the reviewers have to say:

“. . .a provocative western loaded with lustful love scenes and a romance that will melt your heart.” 4 1/2 stars
- Romance Junkies

“. . .a clever paranormal western with a bad-girl heroine and a saintly hero struggling with love, loyalty, duty and passion. It reads like the best of Americana, with the right hint of devilishness, proving that naughty can be good.” 4 stars
- Romantic Times BookReviews

“. . .devilishly delightful. . .”
- Harriet Klausner

“. . .humor, sizzle, and emotion in a strong novel.” 4 stars
- BooksForABuck

“. . .a lighthearted romp from the gates of hell to the Old West.”
- Singletitles.com

“. . .an original, creative, and humorous story. . .” 5 spurs
- LovesWesternRomances

FORTUNE’S KISS by Lisa Manuel
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Medallion Press
Release Date: March 2008
ISBN: 978-193383635-5

“The characters are full of depth and vitality and you feel like you are with them every step of the way. Fortune’s Kiss is definitely one for the keeper shelves.” – Night Owl Reviews

“…A cunning story of love and treachery… Settle down with some tea and cakes and put up your feet. Fortune’s Kiss is an excellent Sunday afternoon read.” – Novel Spot

“…An excellent historical romantic suspense. This is an exciting and enjoyable book and one you don’t want to miss.” – Romance Junkies

“…An amusing, engaging historical romance starring two likable heroes and a zany out of control support cast.” – Harriet Klausner

“…Unique and sinfully delicious…” – Romance Reviews Today

Practical, country-bred Moira Hughes must fight for the family fortune she believes her stepfather’s heir has unlawfully withheld from her. Graham Foster, treasure hunter and Egyptian antiquities expert, returns to London to claim his barony only to find himself accused of foul play by Moira and her widowed mother. Coming to a wary truce, Graham agrees to help Moira find her lost fortune, and together they follow a trail of fraud, deceit and murder that leads them through the streets of London—and into each other’s arms.

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SIMPLY SEXUAL
by Kate Pearce
Publisher: Kensington Aphrodisia
Regency-set erotic romance
ISBN: 978-0-7582-2354-8
January 29th 2008

Romantic Times: 4 stars

“This book has something for everyone: hot sex scenes, a sexy hero with a tragic past, a smart and compassionate heroine, intrigue, danger and Regency London at its most decadent! Valentin and Sara are a steamy match made in heaven, and as their sexual relationship deepens, so will the reader’s appreciation of Pearce’s storytelling talents. Val and Sara’s sexual antics are varied and believable, and their happy ending is sure to satisfy romance lovers.

Summary:
Neither Valentin nor Sara expects their hasty marriage to actually evolve into a love match. Val suffers physical and emotional scars from his years as a sex slave in a Turkish brothel, and Sara is young, innocent and doesn’t understand why her husband can’t completely trust her.

But they must learn to rely on each other’s strengths when Val’s business, family and the couple’s happiness are threatened by an unknown enemy. (Aphrodisia, Feb., 304 pp., $13.95)

—Rhomylly Forbes

Available in all fine bookstores and at Amazon.com

Publisher: Silhouette Nocturne
ISBN: 978-0373617791
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: January 2008

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4 1/2 Stars, Romantic Times Magazine!

Kol Hildr had spent the last century battling hellhounds and warlocks who sought to usurp his portal’s magic. A mighty shape-shifter with the ability to change into wolf form, Kol made accessing the powerful gateway nearly impossible–unless you were a witch of Kelly Shane’s talents. She had a score to settle and would do anything to close the portal that led to her unearthly prison. Though an alliance with her compromised Kol’s purpose, something about the little witch overwhelmed his fierce, battle-worn soul. But when he learned Kelly’s life might be in jeopardy, could Kol put aside the one thing he thought he valued most–the portal–to journey to the other side and rescue her?

ONE MORE TIME is out under Kensington’s Aphrodisia line. I was so thrilled when I got the word that I made RT’s Top Pick list! (Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine). Here’s part of the review:

“This scorching roller-coaster of a read is an erotic page-turner. It has romance, intrigue, licentious nobility, a Greek god come to life and an unexpected ending. Feisty Abby and sensual Myles are the perfect couple to surmount the obstacles in their way. This may have been the first book I’ve read by Hart, but it certainly won’t be the last!”
4.5 stars, Bella March, Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine

Yup, a Greek god come to life. It’s quite possibly no secret that I fell for the Greek god, even if he isn’t exactly the good guy. But well, he has his reasons.

What might be a secret is that there’s more paranormal to this book than the heroine’s trip back in time. For some reason, I didn’t want to “spoil” the Greek god’s appearance, but hey, I’m pretty sure that’s him on the cover. (Hard to tell, I don’t think either the hero or the Greek god would bother with a towel.)

Here’s what the back cover blurb says:

“Travel back to a world where lords and ladies ruled the ton by day and wild, wanton abandon ruled them at night…

Abby Deane has no problems piloting a small plane to her new job — until she lands and realizes she has traveled back in time to Regency England. She’s fascinated by everything around her, especially the seductive Myles Hardy. If she can’t get back to her own time, she might as well enjoy the potent sensuality simmering beneath that rock hard body…

Myles Hardy can’t take his eyes off the mysterious and alluring woman who’s suddenly appeared in front of him. Miss Abby Deane talks of the future, but it is pleasuring her here and now that most intrigues him. And her bag of sensual delights holds the key to revealing her most secret desires and forbidden fantasies…”

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Let the Dark Seduce You!

RISING DARKNESS
By Cynthia Cooke
Silhouette (Nocturne)
September 1, 2007
ISBN: 0373617704

~ Reviews ~

With unexpected twists and riveting moments, RISING DARKNESS is an exceedingly compelling story from start to finish.
—Written by Amelia Richard at Cataromance.com

RISING DARKNESS is an incredible paranormal romantic suspense that will keep the readers on the edges of their seats, rooting for the courageous pair of star-crossed lovers until the very last page. I highly recommend this read which is the second title in the Dark Enchantments miniseries.
—Reviewed by Leslie Tramposch for PNR Reviews

I loved how the author shows all sides to this complex hero. Paranormal fans will definitely want to check this one out, and likely be left demanding more!
—Leigh, Romance Junkies Reviewer

Cynthia Cooke’s Rising Darkness (4) is original and exciting. Cooke keeps readers on the edge of their seats with the constant danger Damian and Emma face.
—Alexandra Kay, Romantic Times

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