Blurbs In Bloom

Leaving Who

2013-05-23T00:15:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Sequel to Loving Who Leaving Who Author: Cynthianna Genre: Mainstream/Fantasy Romance Buy: Mojocastle Excerpt: “You want…more than…me?” His wide eyes and quivering lip betrayed how stunned John Smith was by my revelation, but somehow he still sounded indignant. The depth of his self-love knew no bounds. I could see

Sass meets Class

2013-05-18T00:15:00.000-05:00

Jill Hughey Conversation gets pricklier than a cactus and desert temperatures are bound to rise when American common sense meets British nobility in Arizona Territory. Susan Mellott doesn't pay much attention to the outlandish Englishman who joins her family for the last leg of their overland journey. She considers Alexander Dorcester a source of bowing and boot-polishing amusement

The EX

2013-05-16T00:15:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt The EX Author: Sharon Kleve Genre: Mainstream/Contemporary Romance Buy: Amazon Excerpt: Have you told Steve about the jury summons? You need to tell him how to take care of me in case you get sequestered. Pete grabbed his tail with his tiny paws and chewed on the tip, a sure sign he was agitated. "How do you know I

Audra

2013-05-12T00:15:00.000-05:00

New Release Amanda L. V. Shalaby "Audra Kingsley, a wealthy heiress, may not have seen much of the world, but she knows exactly how she wants her future to play out - and a coming out ball held at her country estate, Kingsley Manor, would suit her just fine. Her father’s wish that she be presented at St. James in London seems silly since she is to marry her neighbor and childhood sweetheart

Loving or Nothing

2013-05-11T00:15:00.000-05:00

Cara Marsi Tami Morrelle is holding on with one satiny thread to the only thing she has left that ties her to her loved ones – the family bridal shop. Local bad boy Daniel Ramsey is back in town and on a mission. Daniel needs Tami’s beachfront home and business to complete his crowning achievement as a successful developer and to show those in Loving who shunned him they were dead wrong.

Leaving Who

2013-05-10T00:15:00.000-05:00

Sequel to Loving Who Cynthianna After touring the universe with time traveler John Smith, Cici Connors wants one more thing--to go home. Will the imminent destruction of Earth throw a kink into her plans? Leaving Who

Banking on Temperance

2013-05-09T00:15:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Banking on Temperance Author: Becky Lower Genre: Mainstream/Historical Romance Buy: Amazon Excerpt: Temperance sputtered and fumed, breathing fire as the door to Basil’s apartment staircase closed behind him. That no-good, self-centered a**! How dare he say their friendship had been destroyed by her ambition! If they’d truly been friends,

Once Every Spring

2013-05-05T00:15:00.000-05:00

Lisa Logan When an idle wish under a jacaranda tree transports Dana to a mysterious paradise, she finds herself all alone with a sexy stranger who sets her imagination on fire. She longs to believe Adam is truly a flesh-and-blood man, but deep down she fears he is a romantic delusion that can exist for her only once every spring. And beneath Adam's easy smile and smoldering passion lurks a

The Ex

2013-05-04T00:15:00.000-05:00

New Release! Corny has her work cut out for her in "The Ex", Book Four in The Corny Myers Series. Sharon Kleve Corny's excitement over serving on jury duty is squashed when she hears news of Steve's ex girlfriend relocating to Seattle. Steve's an aggressive, tough, Seattle narcotics cop who thinks Celeste could do no wrong. Celeste is back in town and has set her sights

The Other Woman

2013-05-03T00:15:00.000-05:00

A Bestseller @ Bookstrand Mainstream What do you do when the other woman is who you least expect? Darlene P. Winston Krys Harriston has what every girl wants—a good job, a handsome hardworking husband, two beautiful kids and a loving home…everything that makes her happy. But there’s another woman out for revenge trying to break up her marriage, and this is one woman Krys may

Topaz Eyes

2013-05-02T00:15:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Topaz Eyes Author: Nancy Jardine Genre: Mainstream/Contemporary Romance/Ancestral Mystery Buy: Amazon Excerpt: Inside the tin were two long velvet cases. “You open them!” His smile was puzzled since she’d been quite happy to do all the investigating before, without any reference to him. “What is it?” His words faded as he opened

Franco's Fortune

2013-04-28T00:15:00.000-05:00

Cara Marsi Somebody wants rich playboy Franco Callahan dead. When security expert Josephine Fortune arrives on his doorstep, Franco finds it hard to refuse. Combat boot-clad Jo is not the kind of woman Franco usually loves and leaves. Martial artist Jo can take down men twice her size, but Franco's appeal outmaneuvers her emotional defenses. Franco soon realizes he needs her in his life,

Affaire de Coeur

2013-04-25T00:30:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Affaire de Coeur Author: Stephanie O'Hanlon Genre: Mainstream/Historical Romance Buy: Amazon Excerpt: “Mademoiselle Dumont?” I turned to the voice to see a pair of large dark blue eyes, such a dizzying mix of blue and black with light tints of green staring me in the face. Then his defined, angular shaped face came into focus,

Still the One

2013-04-25T00:15:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Still the One Author: Joan Reeves Genre: Mainstream/Contemporary Romance Buy: Amazon Excerpt: Ally Fletcher had waited six years for this opportunity. Six long years. There was no way a mere thunderstorm was going to stop her. Of course in Texas, calling this a mere thunderstorm was like saying a Texas tornado was mere puff of wind. She

Derailed

2013-04-18T00:30:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Derailed Author: Angela K. Austin Genre: Mainstream/Contemporary/Interracial Romance Buy: Amazon Excerpt: “Damn it!” JoAn Fentress sprinted through the traffic of downtown Memphis, Tennessee – not much compared to Nashville, but enough to stop her from reaching her car. “Wait! Wait!” The young driver danced to the beat of whatever

The Beltane Choice

2013-04-18T00:15:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt The Beltane Choice Author: Nancy Jardine Genre: Mainstream/Historical Romance Buy: Amazon Excerpt: “That you listen is all I ask.” Riveting looks relayed his strength of purpose. “Now is a time when all Celtic tribes must work together. The Brigantes confederation is large in numbers, and we are spread over a huge area, but it is vital we

Rhianna

2013-04-14T00:15:00.000-05:00

Amanda L.V. Shalaby Upon the unexpected death of her parents, Rhianna Braden finds the enigmatic Lord Guilford Kingsley on her doorstep. He escorts her to Kingsley Manor, where family secrets and scandals begin to unfold. Her uncommon beauty captures the attention of the dashing Lord Thayne Brighton of Ravensleigh, but Rhianna is certain, despite their mutual attraction, that he would

Mickie Sherwood's Men and the Hair of the Women They Love

2013-04-13T08:51:00.000-05:00

It's a hair thang! Men in a moment of weakness. (View covers in sidebars.) LSSM Chance kept his eyes on hers as he lowered his head for a kiss. "You make loving you so easy. And it feels so good." "I'll bump my hair and let you have the bathroom." Chance let her go with a look that said he had no idea what she meant. "Want to watch?" "Hmmm," he moaned suggestively.

Banking on Temperance

2013-04-12T00:15:00.000-05:00

New Release Becky Lower Basil Fitzpatrick was born into a life of privilege. In 1856, at 23 years of age, he is the owner of the St. Louis branch of the family banking business. He has his pick of the ladies and life by the horns. Temperance Jones and her family are far from privileged. Her father is a circuit-riding preacher from Pennsylvania. But the rumblings of a war between the North

Perfect Partners

2013-04-11T00:30:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Perfect Partners Author: Stephanie Cage Genre: Mainstream/Contemporary Buy: Amazon Excerpt: Lisa never knew why she said what she said next. “Wouldn’t it be easier if we didn’t have to pretend?” Redmond stared at Lisa for a long moment and she couldn’t read his expression. She wished she could swallow the words back, but they

Hunting Heartbreak

2013-04-11T00:15:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Hunting Heartbreak Author: Marie Hampton Genre: Mainstream/Contemporary/Romantic Suspense Buy: Amazon Excerpt: “How are—I hate these things.” Ryan readjusted his chopsticks for the tenth time. Kas laughed, and she pointed to a roll covered in sticky rice and topped with roe. “Try this one. It’s really good. Oh, and don’t forget to add

Logan's Redemption

2013-04-07T00:15:00.000-05:00

(Redemption Book 1) Cara Marsi Doriana Callahan's life is unraveling. Someone is stalking her; her teenage son is rebelling; and Logan Tanner is back in town. For sixteen years she's kept an explosive secret from Logan . He never belonged in Doriana's world, but he’d allowed himself to dream of a future with her, until the awful night he was forced to run. Despite the secret Doriana kept,

Affaire de Coeur

2013-04-06T00:15:00.000-05:00

Stephanie O'Hanlon Paris, May 1770—in the midst of aristocracy—country girl, Madeleine Dumont is privileged to partake in social events while living with her friend Colette du Lorme, daughter of a Marquis. While following in the shadow of her popular and socially versed friend, she is caught up with her infatuation with a man—a Comte. Lucien de Laurent is one of King Louis XV’s favorites

Topaz Eyes

2013-04-05T00:15:00.000-05:00

Nancy Jardine Summoned to Heidelberg, Keira Drummond is embroiled in the search for extraordinary jewels originally owned by a Mughal Emperor. Who among the descendants of Geertje Hoogeveen-last known owner-can Keira rely on? Distrust among the cousins is rife. Who has hired thugs to tail her and Teun Zeger as they unearth the jewellery? A trail of clues leads to Vienna, Amsterdam, the US -

Duty: a novel of Rhynan

2013-04-04T00:30:00.000-05:00

Tantalizing Thursday Excerpt Duty: a novel of Rhynan Author: Rachel Rossano Genre: Mainstream/Historical/Fantasy Buy: Amazon Excerpt: "The red one is mine," he said. I didn’t raise my head although instinct urged me to. Father had called me Red. He said I was born screaming, skin deep red like the beets in the garden and hair fiery like the setting sun. The man