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The Hunter
A new sizzling installment in New York Times bestselling author Monica McCarty's exhilarating Highland Guard Scottish historical romance series. Ewen "Hunter" Lamont has spent four years putting his prized tracking skills to the test in the service of the elite Highland Guard. Curt and short-tempered, no woman has ever been able to thaw his fierce warrior's demeanor... until he meets Sister Genna, a troublesome Italian nun. Alluring and impudent, she doesn't seem like any nun he's ever met--and it's true that she is much more than she appears. She's really Lady Janet of Mar, the missing twin sister of a guardsman's wife, who has been working undercover as a courier for the Scots, and Ewen finds himself charged with finding her and ensuring her safe return. Yet it soon becomes clear that the betrothed Lady Janet affects him in ways he's never felt before. When betrayal leads to danger, everything depends on the man who can find anything. Except, perhaps, what matters most of all: love. CONTINUING SERIES: This is the seventh book in the outstanding Highland Guard series, following The Chief (4/10), The Hawk (9/10), The Ranger (12/10), The Viper (11/11), The Saint (4/12) and The Recruit (11/12). We just went back to contract for this series and we have two more books coming. HIGHLANDER MANIA! Scottish historicals are a spicy hot setting for historical romances asseen by the success of Teresa Medieros's The Devil Wears Plaid, as well as the popular novels of Karen Marie Moning and Diana Gabaldon. BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND SERIES: The Ranger and The Chief both debuted at 24 on the New York Times extended list and The Hawk and The Saint both debuted at 23 on the extended list. McCarty's most recent book, The Recruit, hit 21 on the extended list.
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Heart - Broken
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger returns with a heart pounding standalone thriller about three women who find themselves on Heart Island and on a collision course none of them could have seen coming. Kate and Emily's lives couldn't be more different. Kate is riding high on success, having surprised her naysayers and written a popular novel based on a family love story that ended in tragedy, while Emily is in a dead-end job and is involved with the wrong man. Still, without knowing each other, they head to the same point on the map: Heart Island, an idyllic place in the middle of a lake in the Adirondacks, currently owned by the indomitable Birdie Burke. But the island has a terrifying history, one that that the three women will have to face before their time there runs out. DARKNESS, MY OLD FRIEND: Lisa Unger's last Vintage mass-market paperback hit The New York Times extended bestseller list its first week out the gate and is currently in its fifth printing. STANDALONE: Heartbroken is Unger's first purely standalone thriller in a while, which makes it a perfect entry point for new fans in paperback. There is however, one meaningful cameo that is sure to please the old fans. AUTHOR: Lisa Unger continues to grow her online fanbase with active Facebook and Twitter accounts. TIMING: Unger's new hardcover (a standalone) is scheduled for summer of 2013
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Wise Enough To Be Foolish
Wise Enough to be Foolish is a fictionalized memoir that traces the journey of an Indian girl’s life, with all its challenges and delightful surprises, as she blossoms from an insecure child into a confident young woman. This roller-coaster ride of adventure, laughter and heartache, as she balances her love life with her struggle for independence, will keep you guessing – What rules will she break next? How far will she go to find herself?
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Return
He walked away from everything, but his family refused to give up. What will it take to get Luke Baxter's attention. A Shattered Relationship - Luke, the Baxter family's golden boy and only son, has walked away from everything that mattered most to him, his faith, his family and Reagan, his only love. Devastated by the events of September 11, 2001, Luke decides that life is random, faith a fraud and God a fantasy. A Secret - A baby is about to be born, but with Reagan a thousand miles away in New York City, Luke has no idea he is the father. Now, though, someone in his family learns the truth, But she has a secret of her own, one that will change the Baxter's life forever. A Revelation - What will it take for Luke to return to the family who loves and aches for him? And what extremes will a certain young firefighter take to help bring the Baxters together again, in the process, find his place in the family.
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Redemption
A Shocking Betrayal - Kari Baxter Jacobs is furious, hurt and confused. Her husband Tim, a respected professor of journalism is having an affair with a student. Stunned, Kari returns home to the Baxter family to sort things out. But when an old flame comes back into her life, she is more confused then ever. A Difficult Decision - How can Kari forgive her husband? What could possibly ease the pain? And what about her own revived feelings for Ryan, a man she knows she should avoid? A Reason to Hope, as Kari searches for answers, an unexpected discovery gives her hope for the future. But when she faces her darkest hour, can she find the faith and strength she needs to move on.
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Remember
Remember is second in the five-book Redemption series by Gary Smalley and Karen Kingsbury that centers around the Baxter family. As readers follow the hopes and struggles of the family, they will explore key relationship themes as well as the larger theme of redemption, both in characters’ spiritual lives and in their relationships.
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Sherlock Holmes In Japan
1893: King Kamehameha III of Hawaii declares Sovereignty Restoration Day ... Tension grows between China and Japan over Korea ... The Bengal Famine worsens ... The senior priest at Kinkaku-ji temple is found dead in mysterious circumstances Dr John H. Watson receives a strange letter from Yokohama. The quiet, distinguished Mr Hashimoto is murdered inside a closed room on a voyage from Liverpool to Bombay. In the opium dens of Shanghai and in the back alleys of Tokyo, sinister men hatch evil plots. Professor Moriarty stalks the world, drawing up a map for worldwide dominion. Only one man can outwit the diabolical Professor Moriarty. Only one man can save the world. And that man has survived Reichenbach Falls. In a seriocomic Missing Years novel that radically ups the ante, Sherlock Holmes and Dr John H. Watson find their match in more than one man (or indeed, woman). A thrilling chase that will leave you breathless.
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Ohh! Gods Are Online..
Ohh! Gods are Online is a surreal novel co-authored by two writers who have never met. The story was neither contrived nor planned, it was allowed to flow. What if the Gods were living in the midst of mankind? What if the Gods were as confused about life's meaning as humans? What if the Gods were addicted to social media? Ohh! Gods are Online, probes life's questions as Christ, Krishna, Nick, Buddy Roy and all the bigger and smaller Gods get chatting online.
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The Fall Of Shane Mackade
The Last Single Mackade Shane MacKade loved women and they loved him. The youngest MacKade was a man of the land, a physical man who had nothing in common with academic Rebecca Knight, nothing tangible anyway. But here in Antietam not everything was tangible and that was why Rebecca was here. This scientist was looking into the unexplainable. Until she started having very irrational thoughts indeed...thoughts centred on Shane
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Convincing Alex
Youre not quite what I had in mind sweetie. Oh? Just what did you have in mind? When Alex Stanislaski mistakenly arrested daringly bold soap-opera writer Bess McKnee for soliciting, she decided the sexy detective was absolutely perfect for her research...and for herself. Alex is intrigued by the sexy socialite, but the no-nonsense cop isnt looking for romance. Now its up to Bess to convince him otherwise....
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The Heart Of Devin Mackade
HE WAS THE ONLY MACKADE WHO MOVED SLOW Sheriff Devin MacKade had always had his eye on Cassie Connor Dolin. Twelve years of trying to watch over her and her children. Twelve years of being the dependable friend, of seeing his beauty married to a beast. Twelve years of hell. Now that was going to change, though he knew he?d have to be careful, move slow. But if Cassie came any closer, he might just toss her over his shoulder and carry her off! And he wasn?t sure either of them was quite ready for that yet. But soon?
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House Of Cards
House of Cards is the story of Mridula, a bright young woman with enormous enthusiasm for life who hails from a Karnataka village. A chance meeting with Sanjay, a talented but impoverished doctor, leads to love--and the couple marry and settle in Bangalore.The more Mridula sees of the world, the more she realizes how selfish and materialistic people can be. But she does not take the ups and downs of life to heart, and lives each day with positive energy. Trouble brews when Sanjay quits his government job and starts an immensely successful private practice. With affluence comes the neverending ambition for more, and the inevitable slide into corrupt practices. For a long time, Mridula has no idea that Sanjay has sold his soul; when the truth hits her, she has no recourse but to walk out on him. But can she really find a space of her own?This intricately woven novel explores human relationships in telling detail, and holds up a mirror to our society with candour and with conviction.
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The Untamed Heiress
Imprisoned as a child by her spiteful father, Helena Lambarth vowed upon his death to never again live under a man's rule. But to honor her mother's last wish, she journeys to London to enter society--and finds herself a reluctant houseguest of the dashing Lord Darnell. Adam, Lord Darnell, has little time to oversee the bedraggled hoyden he's agreed to sponsor. Saddled with his father's debts, he knows his one hope is to win the hand of wealthy Priscilla Standish. If only she weren't so ordinary compared to the unconventional Helena--and if only his waiflike ward hadn't suddenly transformed into a bewitching young woman... The desire they spark in each other is undeniable. But can the love they try to resist conquer Helena's demons and free them both?
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The Last Boyfriend
A shared past, a fresh start, and a lifetime of love . . . Owen Montgomery is a busy man. He and his brothers, Beckett and Ryder, are working day and night to build an intimate Bed and Breakfast in his hometown. Owen is the organiser of the Montgomery clan, and while his brothers tease him for his compulsive list making, they have to admit that Owen has ensured the Inn BoonsBoro is about to open right on schedule. The only thing Owen didn't plan for was Avery McTavish . . . Avery's popular pizza place is right across the street from the inn, giving her a first-hand look at its amazing renovation - and a newfound appreciation for Owen Montgomery. Owen was her first boyfriend, when they were kids, and he's never been far from Avery's thoughts. But the attraction she's feeling for him now is far from innocent. As Avery and Owen cautiously take their relationship to another level, the opening of the inn gives the whole town of Boonsboro a reason to celebrate. But Owen's hard work has only just begun. Getting Avery to let down her guard is going to take longer than he expected - and so will getting her to realise that her first boyfriend is going to be her last
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Emperor The Blood Of Gods
Rome’s great hero Julius Caesar has been brutally murdered by his most trusted allies. While these self-appointed Liberatores seek refuge in the senate, they have underestimated one man: Caesar’s adopted son Octavian, a man whose name will echo through history as Augustus Caesar. Uniting with his great rival Mark Antony, Octavian will stop at nothing to seek retribution from the traitors and avenge his father’s death. His greatest hatred is reserved for Brutus, Caesar’s childhood friend and greatest ally, now leader of the conspirators. As the people take to the streets of Rome, the Liberatores must face their fate. Some flee the city, others will not escape mob justice. Not a single one will die a natural death And the reckoning will come for Brutus on the sweeping battlefield at Philippi.
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Standing In Another Man's Grave
A series of seemingly random disappearances stretching back to the millennium. A mother determined to find the truth. A retired cop desperate to get his old life back . . .It's been some time since Rebus was forced to retire, and now works as a civilian in a cold case unit. So when a long dead case bursts back to life, he can't resist the opportunity to get his feet under the CID desk once more. But Rebus is as stubborn and anarchic as ever, and he quickly finds himself in deep with pretty much everyone, including DI Siobhan Clarke. All Rebus wants to do is uncover the truth. The big question is: can he be the man he once was and still stay on the right side of the law?
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Revenge Wears Prada
Lauren Weisberger’s Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns, the sequel to the acclaimed The Devil Wears Prada, deals with Miranda Priestly, who is back to make Andy’s life a living hell. Summary Of The Book Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns continues the story of Andy, now in her thirties, and Miranda Priestly. Andy, a successful magazine co-editor with her former nemesis Emily, is getting married. While she dreams of a happy obstacle-free wedding, her former boss, Miranda Priestly, is back in her life. This novel narrates the events ten years after Andy Sachs quit her job as Miranda Priestly’s assistant at Runway magazine. While most people would kill to have that job, Andy along with Emily, moved on and started working for a successful bridal magazine, The Plunge. Both women enjoy controlling the marketing and editing of this magazine. From planning media parties to securing more clients, Andy does it all. She meets Max Harrison, the head of a media empire, during this wonderful period in her life. The plot does not just deal with Andy finding her soul mate. It also includes Miranda, who tries to claw her way back to the top. But first, she has to pretend to be nicer and friendlier before she can play with the top guns. The only problem standing in Miranda’s way is Andy. Will she be able to secure high-end clients like Rafael Nadal? The wedding becomes front page news. But, all the happiness comes to a screeching halt as Andy receives a letter that changes her life for good. All her efforts to build a better life and career ends. Will she be able to recover and salvage what she has built for ten years? With the Devil back in the picture, will Andy have her dream wedding or will she have to succumb to unreasonable demands? Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns was published in 2013.
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Overbite
Meena Harper has bitten off more than she can chew . . . Meena has a special gift, but only now does anyone appreciate it. Her ability to predict how everyone she meets will die has impressed the Palatine Guard—a powerful secret demon-hunting unit of the Vatican—and they’ve hired her to work at their new branch in Lower Manhattan. Sure, Meena’s ex-boyfriend was Lucien Antonescu, son of Dracula. But that was before he (and their relationship) went up in flames, and now she’s sworn off vampires for good—even though she firmly believes that just because they’ve lost their souls, it doesn’t mean they can’t love. Convincing her new partner, über-demon-hunter Alaric Wulf, that vampires can be redeemed won’t be easy . . . especially when a deadly new threat arises, endangering not only the Palatine, but Meena’s friends and family as well. As she unravels the truth, Meena will find her loyalties tested, her true feelings laid bare . . . and temptations she never even imagined before nearly impossible to resist.