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Waking Up with the Duke by Lorraine Heath
August 22, 2011 | 
Author No one knows how to satisfy the romantic soul better than Lorraine Heath. Her latest book, “Waking up with the Duke” is her third installment in the “London’sGreatest Lovers” is no exception.
“They are masters of seduction, London’s greatest lovers . . .
Renowned for his bedchamber prowess, Ransom Seymour, the Duke of Ainsley, owes a debt to a friend. But the payment expected is most shocking, even to an unrepentant rake – for he’s being asked to provide his friend’s
exquisite wife with what she most dearly covets: a child.
Living for pleasure, they will give their hearts to no one . . .
Lady Jayne Seymour, Marchioness of Walfort, is furious that such a scandalous agreement would be made. If she acquiesces, there must be rules: no kissing . ..and, certainly, no pleasure.
Until love takes them by surprise.
But unexpected things occur with the surprisingly tender duke – especially once Lady Jayne discovers the rogue can make her dream again . . . and Ransom realizes he’s found the one woman he truly cannot live without.”
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Wicked in Your Arms by Sophie Jordan
Sophie Jordan continues to impress and amaze with her latest work, Wicked in Your Arms!
What little girl didn’t fantasize about being swept away for a happily every after with a handsome prince? But what happens when that girl grows up and meets her prince only to overhear him telling someone that you would be the last person he would deem to marry because her father was the king of the London underworld? Well, if you’re Miss Grier Hadley, you might just do something rash in a fit of anger like….Oh, no! You’ll just have to read the book to find out exactly what. No spoilers here.
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The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton by Miranda Neville
Another positively delightful story from the imaginative heart and mind of Miranda Neville arrived on the bookshelves recently in the form of “The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton”; the third installment in her wonderful “Burgundy Club” series.
“Being kidnapped teaches Miss Celia Seaton a few things about life
LESSON ONE
Never disrobe in front of a gentleman … unless his request comes at gunpoint.
LESSON TWO
If, when lost on the moors, you encounter Tarquin Compton, the leader of London society who ruined your marriage prospects, deny any previous acquaintance.
LESSON THREE
If offered an opportunity to get back at Mr. Compton, the bigger the lie, the better. A faux engagement should do nicely.
LESSON FOUR
Not all knowledge is found between the covers of a book. But an improper book may further your education in ways you never guessed.
And while an erotic novel may be entertaining,
the real thing is even better”
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FEATURED ARTICLE: For Sexy Heroes with Hot Secrets, C.H. Admirand Rules!
C.H. may be a Southern Belle who transplanted to New Jersey, but the way she writes cowboys, you would swear she had to have grown up on a ranch. Her sizzling new series, “The Secret Life of Cowboys,” starts off with an eye-pleasing bang.
Tyler Garahan is a hero willing to put “everything” on the line to save his family ranch. He spends his days roping cattle and his nights stripping at a ladies club. What he doesn’t count on is just how bare and vulnerable he becomes when he falls for Emily Langley, his new boss. For Emily, Tyler dances his way right into her heart, and she will do anything to help him. Together they burn up the pages with their passion.
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“Just Like Heaven” by Julia Quinn
A more appropriately titled novel as one could imagine comes in the form of “Just Like Heaven” by the outrageously talented, Julia Quinn. Why? Well, since you asked I will tell you—because, from first page to last, this story was a small slice of Heaven that could surely brighten the day of even the gloomiest Gus or sad-sack Sally lucky enough to pick up a copy.
FEATURED ARTICLE: A Master of Sensual Muse: Amanda McIntyre
Multi-award winning, bestselling author Amanda McIntyre aka Pamela Johnson writes page after page of sizzling romance in a number of genres. From contemporary to historical to paranormal, she pens emotionally rich, character driven stories that tug on your heart as well heightens your senses. She has worn many career hats from mom to newspaper columnist and has founded and co-edited seventy-eight anthologies for charity to benefit education and awareness of domestic violence in memory of author Nancy Richards-Akers.
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FEATURED ARTICLE: The Perfect Recipe…For Murder: Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swenson Series.
Both writer and heroine take the cake for ingenuity and deadly fun as Hannah, a small town baker in the Midwest turns up the heat in the search for her friend’s murderer.
Merging good food and great murder mysteries, Joanne, a nationally bestselling author keeps you guessing on the “who done it” while tantalizing your taste buds with at least six fantastic recipes per book. Growing up in the Midwest herself, gave Joanne invaluable insight into the quirky characters and plots. Set in the fictional town of Lake Eden, Minnesota, the Hanna Swenson Series gives no rest to the wicked. There are fourteen fabulous food mysteries available to satisfy the most voracious appetite, and Joanne doesn’t end the menu there. You can find a listing and description of all her books at www.murdershebaked.com.
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REVIEW: Seduce Me by Cheryl Holt
The Romantic Times hit the nail on the head when they dubbed Cheryl Holt the “Best Storyteller of the Year” and proof of that claim can easily be found in her charming new novella “Seduce Me”.
Typically my area of reading interest remains firmly in the realm of historical romance so when I was given a copy of this story to read, I was a bit hesitant. That hesitancy became non-existent before the end of the first paragraph. The world around me literally fell away for the next two hours as I eagerly thumbed through the pages of Lucas and Faith’s journey from unknown adversaries to playful lovers, friends and ultimately the realization that they were meant for each other. BLISS!
“Follow My Lead” by Kate Noble
I simply love Kate Noble! Her latest “Follow My Lead” is like Gatorade on a scorching hot day—it’s just that refreshing.
“Jason Cummings, Duke of Rayne is feeling the weight of his responsibilities – one of which is to get married. Being the most sought after bachelor in London can be trying, so who can blame him if he seeks refuge from the voracious hordes of young debutantes at the decidedly female-free Historical Society? Female-free, that is, until Winnifred Crane marches up to the door, demanding entrance.”
Despite her prowess as a historian, Winn is denied membership to the Society. So she daringly offers an unusual bargain: if she can prove the authenticity of a certain painting, she’ll be granted recognition, fame, and respect. But to do that, she must go abroad. And to go abroad, she must have an escort, even a stubbornly unwilling one…
Jason has no desire to accompany Winn on her adventure across Europe, but even he is not immune to Winn’s passion for her profession. As the journey proves more difficult than planned, they must work together to stay one step ahead of their rivals… and the closer they get to the proof Winn seeks, the closer she and Jason become. But as their adventure turns dangerous, can Jason keep this headstrong bluestocking safe? And what will become of their growing bond when the adventure ends?”
FEATURED ARTICLE: Anna DeStefano—A Dynamic Force
Award winning and National Bestselling Anna DeStefano debuted in 2004 and since then has publish over FOURTEEN award winning novels. No small feat for a wife and mother, but then during that time she was also was president of Georgia Romance Writers, a group of over three hundred authors and aspiring writers, taught writing workshops to over sixty groups, plus continued aspects of her corporate career, and played competitive tennis for starters. There are those who’d say they’d expect nothing less from this Georgia Tech honors graduate and IT guru. Can I just say dynamic again?
I for one just stand in awe and say “You go, Girl!” because the story doesn’t end there. Anna writes romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal romantic suspense with a gripping emotional edge that has her readers clinging to the pages of her books. Innovative concepts and unexpected twists and turns keep your heart racing and your pulse pounding in a world where dreams are used as weapons and who you think you can trust is the one person you need to fear the most.
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FEATURED ARTICLE: First Rate All the Way: Forced to Kill By Andrew Peterson
You name it Andrew Peterson delivers it in Forced to Kill, book two in his Nathan McBride series. First rate thriller. First rate killer. First rate hero. First rate author. “Absolutely bone-chilling,” “Brilliantly plotted,” are just two of the adjectives NYT Bestseller Brad Thor uses to describe Forced to Kill.
Andrew’s talent to make scenes real and to dig deep into the emotions of his characters by giving them hard choices keeps a reader on the edge of his seat through every action packed page. Nathan McBride is an unforgettable hero with strengths and vulnerabilities that drive him to the brink and beyond to get the job done.
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“A Tale of Two Lovers” by Maya Rodale
The adventures of the “Writing Girls” continue in book two of the series, “A Tale of Two Lovers”. This time around, author Maya Rodale has brought together Lady Julianna Somerset a “Lady of Distinction” who makes her living reporting on the juiciest scandals of the ton’s elite and the man who provides the most intriguing fodder for her column, Lord Simon Roxbury—notable rake of the first order.
