-Titulo Original : The Chocolate Raccoon Rigmarole (chocoholic Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: In this eighteenth mystery in the national bestselling Chocoholic series, a gang of crooks with a wicked sweet tooth wreaks havoc on the resort town of Warner Pier, and its up to Lee Woodyard torout the hungry rascals. A frantic late-night phone call from her right-hand woman Dolly Jolly brings Lee Woodyard to the scene of a break-in at the Warner Pier jewelry store next door to TenHuis Chocolade. To her shock, the suspect being held at gunpoint by police is Dollys boyfriend, Mike Westerly, who was recently hired as a night watchman specifically to prevent break-ins. Dolly hopes Lee can help straighten out the crazy misunderstanding. Even crazier? The thieves took nothing of value from the jewelry store, only swiping some snacks. Its another in a series of break-ins by burglars the media has dubbed the Cookie Monsters. Theyve been hitting shops selling everything from sunglasses to shoes but stealing only sweets: lollipops, cookies, even chewing gum! It all seems pretty funny--until the discovery of a dead body. With her friends and community in danger, Lee must stop one very sour killer before someone else comes to a bitter end. Review PRAISE FOR THE NATIONAL BESTSELLING CHOCOHOLIC MYSTERIES “My name is Charlaine, and I’m a Chocoholic!”-#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris “JoAnna Carl satisfies . . . your craving for a tasty whodunit.”-Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries “Lee [Woodyard] sells chocolates and solves crimes with panache and good humor.”-New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Hart “Lots of suspects, red herrings, and chocolate trivia.”-Kirkus Reviews “A deft mix of truffles and trouble. Chocoholics-this book is for you!”-Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries“Delicious, fast-paced . . . more twists and turns than a chocolate-covered pretzel!”-Leslie Meier, New York Times bestselling author of Candy Corn Murder “A real page-turner, and I got chocolate on every one!”-Tamar Myers, author of Tea with Jam and Dread “Realistic characters, an engaging plot, and lots of local color distinguish this superior cozy.” -Publishers Weekly “Deliciously cozy . . . richly entertaining, and has no calo­ries.”-Elaine Viets, national bestselling author of the Dead-End Job Mysteries About the Author JoAnna Carl is the pseudonym for a multipublished mystery writer. She is the national bestselling author of the Chocoholic Mysteries, including The Chocolate Bunny Brouhaha and The Chocolate Shark Shenanigans. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1I love coffee, but I dont usually drink it at the gas station with the guys. My husband, Joe Woodyard, also likes coffee. And at least five mornings a week he does stop for a cup at the coffee bar at the Warner Pier Rest-Stop out on the interstate.And he does drink his coffee with the guys, an informal group of old and new friends, most of them craftsmen, who have drifted together over the years.Joe is six foot two, with dark hair, bright blue eyes, and the best shoulders in west Michigan. He has a dual career. Some days he goes to his boat shop and works on antique wooden boats, restoring them to their historic grandeur. On other days, he drives twenty-five miles to a midsized Midwestern city-Holland, Michigan-and there he practices law.But in either situation-boat shop or law office-he almost always stops to have coffee, and maybe a doughnut, with the group known as the coffee club. Its an informal group; Joe says one reason he likes it is that they dont have a constitution or bylaws.Im Lee McKinney Woodyard-early thirties, a shade under six feet tall, blond, and business manager for a company that makes luxury chocolates.One morning in early summer I needed to hitch a ride into Holland to get my van out of the garage, so I rode along with Joe.As we pulled into the Rest-Stop, Joe scanned the parking l...

-Titulo Original : Last Guard (psy-changeling Trinity)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: An instant New York Times bestseller!New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to a world devastated by change in her award-winning Psy-Changeling Trinity series, where two people defined by their aloneness hold the fate of the Psy in their hands. . . . Termed merciless by some, and a robotic sociopath by others, Payal Rao is the perfect Psy: cardinal telekinetic, CEO of a major conglomerate, beautiful-and emotionless.For Canto Mercant, family and loyalty are everything. A cardinal telepath deemed “imperfect” by his race due to a spinal injury, Canto cares for the opinions of very few-and ruthlessly protects those he claims as his own. Head of intel for the influential Mercant family, he prefers to remain a shadow in the Net, unknown and unseen. But Canto is also an anchor, part of a secretive designation whose task it is to stabilize the PsyNet. Now that critical psychic network is dying, threatening to collapse and kill the entire Psy race with it.To save those he loves, Canto needs the help of a woman bound to him by a dark past neither has been able to forget. A woman who is the most powerful anchor of them all: Payal Rao. Neither is ready for the violent inferno about to ignite in the PsyNet . . . or the passionate madness that threatens to destroy them both. About the Author Nalini Singh is the New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling novels and the Guild Hunter series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1While I am yet close to my Silence and may remain so for the rest of my life, I do not come close to the robotic coldness of Payal Rao. There is something fundamentally defective about her, something that puts her in the same category as those we term psychopaths, and I have no compunction in saying that openly.-Excerpt from the April 2083 edition of the Singapore Business Quarterly: Interview with Gia KhanPayal had risen to her position as CEO of the Rao Conglomerate by being ready for anything. Surprise was an enemy to be conquered-because unlike what seemed to be the majority of her race, she wasnt sanguine about the utopia of a world beyond the emotionless regime of Silence.A century the Psy had spent shackled to the pitiless ice of the Protocol. Payal didnt have enough data to say whether Silence had been a failure, but she knew that emotion brought with it countless problems, exposed endless vectors of weakness.She had felt once. It had caused her visceral pain-and nearly led to an order of psychic rehabilitation. Had she not been a cardinal telekinetic, valued and not exactly plentiful on the ground, the medics wouldve wiped her brain and left her a shuffling creature without a mind.Far better to be thought a psychopathic robot-as shed so memorably been described by Gia Khan earlier that year-than drop her Silent shield and give her enemies a soft, quivering target. Payal had no intention of ending up dead and forgotten like her grandfather, uncle, and eldest sibling, Varun.So it was noteworthy that the missive currently displayed on her private organizer had caught her unprepared. It wasnt only the contents, either. No, what was even more unexpected was the address to which the message had been directed: an e-mail address shed set up after she watched her father execute his firstborn for the crime of conspiring against him.Pranath Rao was not a man to forgive disloyalty.Older than Payal by fifteen years, Varun had been caught because-in an act of arrogant stupidity-hed used official channels to make his seditious plans. He mustve believed their father wouldnt bother to check up on the child being groomed to one day take over the Rao empire.Hed been wrong.In punishment, Pranath had held his son down using telekinesis, then ordered a combat telepath to crush Varuns brain, crush it so hard that blood had leaked out of his eyes and brain matter out of his ears. Varuns screams had gone on and on until...

-Titulo Original : Four Aunties And A Wedding-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The aunties are back, fiercer than ever and ready to handle any catastrophe-even the mafia-in this delightful and hilarious sequel by Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties.Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived, and she cant wait to marry her college sweetheart, Nathan. Instead of having Ma and the aunts cater to her wedding, Meddy wants them to enjoy the day as guests. As a compromise, they find the perfect wedding vendors: a Chinese-Indonesian family-run company just like theirs. Meddy is hesitant at first, but she hits it off right away with the wedding photographer, Staphanie, who reminds Meddy of herself, down to the unfortunately misspelled name.Meddy realizes that is where their similarities end, however, when she overhears Staphanie talking about taking out a target. Horrified, Meddy can’t believe Staphanie and her family aren’t just like her own, they are The Family-actual mafia, and theyre using Meddys wedding as a chance to conduct shady business. Her aunties and mother won’t let Meddy’s wedding ceremony become a murder scene-over their dead bodies-and will do whatever it takes to save her special day, even if it means taking on the mafia. Review Meddy Chan and her indomitable aunties are back in the hilarious Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto.-PopSugar“Sutanto deftly blends preposterous humor (British slang, mafia posers) with enduring devotion to prove ‘there is no right or wrongway to ‘being Asian.’”-Booklist“Charming, chaotic, and sometimes ridiculous, this tale will appeal to anyone who both adores and is embarrassed by their family, which is just about everyone.”-Publishers Weekly“You cant help but get a kick out of the auntie’s outrageous stunts and their even bigger hearts. Keep your friends close and these four aunties closer.”-KirkusSutanto pushes you to the edge of your seat with this suspenseful rom-com that infuses humor and heritage.-USA TodayTheres a kind of magic to Sutantos writing… She tackles complicated issues of culture and family ties while also creating convoluted plotlines thatll make you squeal with laughter.-The Wellesley NewsHeart, humor, and the mafia...this saga has it all!-Womans World About the Author Jesse Q. Sutanto grew up shuttling back and forth between Indonesia, Singapore, and Oxford, and considers all three places her home. She has a Masters from Oxford University, but she has yet to figure out how to say that without sounding obnoxious. Jesse has forty-two first cousins and thirty aunties and uncles, many of whom live just down the road. When shes not writing, shes gaming with her husband (mostly first-person shooters), or making a mess in the kitchen with her two daughters. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 I try not to breathe as the last corset hook is yanked into place. Ow, thats digging into my rib cage. Yenyen huffs a breath through his teeth and gives one last vicious tug, which forces a squeak out of me. In the past, brides would break their ribs to fit into their wedding dresses, he says, and it strikes me that hes not saying it in a horrified tone, but rather a wistful one, which is somewhat worrying. How do you feel? I risk breathing again, and to my surprise, despite the torturous time I had getting stuffed into the dress, once Im in, its actually-dare I say it-comfortable. What sort of black magic is this? I couldve sworn I would hardly be able to take even the tiniest sip of air. I blink at him in surprise. I can breathe in it. I cant quite see his eyes behind the round, purple-tinted sunglasses, but Im pretty sure I hear them roll. Aduuuh, of course you can breathe in it, silly. Yenyens creations arent just beautiful, theyre also build for maximum comfort. I cant help but smile at him. Yenyen has a tendency to refer to himself in third person, w...

-Titulo Original : The Outside Man (a Matt Drake Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The fight for freedom has sent Matt Drake to some of the worlds most dangerous spots. This time the war is coming to his front door. Broad daylight on an Austin, Texas, street and DIA operative Matt Drake is fighting for his life against a highly trained team of assassins. Who are they? Why do they want him dead? How will he protect those closest to him?The answers will take him into some of the most dangerous spots in the Middle East and will put him in the clutches of an old foe known simply as the Devil. Its a world of double crosses, with no boundaries between the guilty and the innocent. It will take all of Drakes wiles to get out alive. Review [A]nother super-charged, action-packed adventure that’s tailor-made for fans of Mark Greaney and Brad Taylor...Gritty, timely, and packed with nonstop, heart-thumping action, Don Bentley’s The Outside Man is a must-read for fans of propulsive, unputdownable thrillers.-The Real Book Spy[D]evoted action fans, will be right at home. All can benefit from Drakes insider tips: get military pepper spray if you can; the commercial stuff is a powder puff.-Booklist“Bentley adds brains to the traditional brawn of yesteryear in crafting a thinking mans shoot-em-up that keeps us on the edge of our seat from beginning to end.”-The Providence Journal[A] bloodied and world-weary Matt Drake has returned to try to save the world...The Outside Man...reinforc[es] Bentley’s status as a fresh and worthy entrant into the top tier of military-political thriller authors such as Brad Thor, the late Vince Flynn, James Haig and others.-BookTrib“The Outside Man is among the rare class of sequels that outshine their predecessors….Bentley possesses that unique combination of storytelling ability and personal life experience that lends an air of realism which cannot be faked. For fans of writers like Simon Gervais, Mark Greaney, and Jack Carr, Don Bentley’s The Outside Man is sure to be a new favorite.”-Coffee or Die Magazine About the Author Don Bentley spent a decade as an Army Apache helicopter pilot, and while deployed in Afghanistan was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with V device for valor. Following his time in the military, Don worked as an FBI special agent focusing on foreign intelligence and counterintelligence and was a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team member. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. one Austin, Texas Austin in February is paradise. While the rest of the country is gripped with snow, biting cold, or both, the self-professed home of the weird is in full flower. Endless blue Texas skies stretch from horizon to horizon, temperatures hover in the low sixties, and woodsmoke and slow-cooking brisket flavor the air. In February, its hard to have a bad day in Austin. But I was giving it a helluva try. I stomped on the gas pedal as the traffic light changed from yellow to amber. The eight-cylinder Hemi replied with a chest-rumbling growl, sending my truck hurtling through the intersection. A split second later, I slammed on the brakes, bringing the five-thousand-pound Dodge Ram to a screeching stop. A comfortable six inches now separated my pickup and the bumper-sticker-adorned electric blue Prius ahead of me. On the bench seat to my right, a packet of papers slid toward the floorboard. I made a grab for them and missed, snagging the thin green tissue wrapping a bouquet of crimson roses instead. All things considered, Id take the flowers over the papers any day. Even with the papers scattered across the trucks floorboard, I could still read the words radiology department stamped across the tops of the pages in sterile block letters. At this distance, the spidery blue handwriting filling the margins wasnt legible, but I knew what the doctor had scribbled all the same. The Prius driver glared in his rearview mirror, and I chuckled. Apparently the coexist sticker plastered to his bump...

-Titulo Original : The Siren Of Sussex (belles Of London)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A PopSugar, Oprah Daily, and BookBub Most Anticipated Romance of 2022!Victorian high societys most daring equestrienne finds love and an unexpected ally in her fight for independence in the strong arms of Londons most sought after and devastatingly handsome half-Indian tailor.Evelyn Maltravers understands exactly how little shes worth on the marriage mart. As an incurable bluestocking from a family tumbling swiftly toward ruin, she knows shell never make a match in a ballroom. Her only hope is to distinguish herself by making the biggest splash in the one sphere she excels: on horseback. In haute couture. But to truly capture Londons attention shell need a habit-maker whos not afraid to take risks with his designs-and with his heart.Half-Indian tailor Ahmad Malik has always had a talent for making women beautiful, inching his way toward recognition by designing riding habits for Rotten Rows infamous Pretty Horsebreakers-but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible.But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. With obstacles spanning between them, the indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: making their mark or following their hearts? Review “What I love about Mimi Matthews is that in the crowded field of historical romance she always finds new and interesting slants for her plots and characters. That, along with her wonderful writing and meticulous research, makes every book she puts out a rare treat to enjoy and savor. Highly recommended!”-Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling authorUnflinching, tender, and moving, the delicately crafted The Siren of Sussex might just be my favourite work from Mimi Matthews; it certainly is one of my favourite historical romance reads this year.-Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Portrait of a Scotsman“Lush, seductive, original-The Siren of Sussex drew me in from the first page, and wove its magic. A fresh, vibrant, brilliant Victorian romance, making it an unforgettable read.”-Jane Porter, New York Times bestselling author“A moving love story and a vivid recreation of Victorian life, The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews is a treat of a book for the historical romance lover.”-Anna Campbell, award-winning author“The best book Ive read in a long time: gorgeously written, thoughtfully considered, swoonily romantic, and unafraid to examine issues of class, race, and gender.”-Olivia Dade, national bestselling author“Impeccably researched, brimming with passion and chemistry, and a loving tribute to Victorian fashion and horsemanship, The Siren of Sussex is a page-turning, powerful, and endearing love story about two people rising above the pressures of society to follow their hearts. A five-star fantastic read!”-Syrie James, USA Today bestselling authorA tender and swoonworthy interracial, cross-class romance in Victorian London...Readers will delight in this paean to women’s fashion and horseback riding.-Publishers Weekly, starred reviewMatthews brings the Victorian era to vivid life with meticulouslyresearched details and an impossible romance made believable and memorable.-Booklist, starred reviewRomance aficionados who love fashion and animals will delight in this tender romance and will be excited to see Evelyn’s friends in future installments.-Library Journal, starred reviewAn exquisite historical romance that is so captivating I had to force myself not to gallop through it at a breakneck speed, wanting to savor the author’s obvious care and delicate attention to detail...A must read for lovers of historical fiction.-Meg Tilly, author of The Runaway Heiress“Readers should expect emotional heft and fascinating historical detail…Matthews explores cultural identity conflicts, exoticism and the difficult position of a merchant catering to t...

-Titulo Original : For Your Own Good-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER“Witty and macabre.”-Caroline KepnesSlick and chilling.-Megan Miranda“A perfect summer book.”-NPRUSA Todaybestselling author Samantha Downing is back with her latest sneaky thriller set at a prestigious private school-complete with interfering parents, overeager students, and one teacher who just wants to teach them all a lesson… Teddy Crutcher has won Teacher of the Year at the elite Belmont Academy, home to the best and brightest. He says his wife couldn’t be more proud-though no one has seen her in a while. Teddy really can’t be bothered with a few mysterious deaths on campus that are looking more and more like murder, or with the student digging a little too deep into Teddy’s personal life. His main focus is pushing these kids to their full academic potential. All he wants is for his colleagues-and the endlessly meddlesome parents-to stay out of his way. If not, well, they’ll get what they deserve. It’s really too bad that sometimes excellence comes at such a high cost. Review SOON TO BE A TELEVISION SERIES ON HBO MAXNo one writes a twisted character quite like Samantha Downing.-HelloGiggles“Once I sat down to read For Your Own Good-a clever, twisty thriller-it was difficult to stop reading. Its the perfect read to get lost in this summer.-Buzzfeed“Just finished reading this wonderfully dark, twisty and compelling thriller set in a prestigious private school. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end.”-B.A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed DoorsSamantha Downing delivers a slick and chilling thriller, leading readers on a dark, sinuous journey through the halls of Belmont Academy-the type of place where you’re never sure who to trust, or who to fear. Suspenseful, surprising, and completely original.-Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest“Dark, sly and delicious...totally original-and totally compelling.”-JP Delaney, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl BeforeIm a huge fan of Samantha Downing, who is masterful at creating diabolical characters and deliciously chilling plots. An absolutely terrific book!-Sarah Pekkanen, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Between Us“Samantha Downing is totally the real deal. Wry and dark and witty and clever. I didnt think she could outdo My Lovely Wife but I think this one tops it.”-Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her EyesSamantha Downing has achieved something so special in For Your Own Good. A story that is dark as night, sinister as hell, clever, twisting and downright fun.-Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the EndSamantha Downing serves up another cast of deliciously mendacious characters in an exclusive private school setting, where the deadly action drives a brilliantly tense, taut and twisty plot. I may never look at my coffee in the same way again.-Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of What She KnewAll the dark fun of Election, but with Downings signature, diabolical spin. For Your Own Good is so utterly unputdownable, I look forward to reading it again. I think even the novels own trickiest private school teacher, Teddy Crutcher, would have to give it an A. -Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper NetworkWith excellent pacing and smooth, well timed movement between the different characters in the story, she keeps the reader fully engaged and fascinated, waiting for the next twist this story will take. Samantha Downing has made For Your Own Good almost impossible to put down!-The Nerd Daily[A] perfect summer read.-BookReporterFor thriller fans, Samantha Downing is a household name.-SheReads“Holy revenge, Batman! This is a delicious page-turner with so many layers of revenge, you won’t soon forget. I absolutely loved watching how this unfolded starting with a jerk teacher at a prep school who thinks ...

-Titulo Original : Shadow Target (a Jake Keller Thriller)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Someone is assassinating CIA field officers and Jake Kellers name is next on the list in the latest thrilling novel from the author Publishers Weekly calls a fresh voice in the crowded spy thriller field.Jake doesnt know who is trying to kill him and he doesnt know why. Still, its a threat he cant ignore. When his small plane crashes in the Alps, Jake is the only survivor. A rescue helicopter soon arrives, but the men inside are not there to save anyone. They are determined to complete the murderous job they started.Jake escapes from the mountainside deathtrap, but it wont be the only attempt on his life. If hes to have any chance at surviving, hell have to find out whos behind the killings. But the circle of people Jake can trust is distressingly small as he suspects that someone inside the Agency is feeding his every move to the very people who are trying to end his life. Jakes quest takes him to the candle-lit cathedrals of Paris and the rain-slicked streets of London. He makes contact with old friends and new enemies along the way-but his true nemesis may be closer than he imagines. Review An action movie in book form.-Publishers WeeklyMore Praise for David RicciardiWarning Light is a tour de force of suspense and international intrigue in the best tradition of Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum, and Daniel Silva.-Providence JournalA standout from most other thrillers.-The Washington TimesStarts with a bang and then gets better and better....One of the best thrillers youll read this year.-Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight LineWarning Light is a blazing thriller with relentless pace and impressive detail. An engaging combination of intrigue and action, along with a breakneck cadence that will keep readers flipping pages to the end. Warning Light is a winner.-Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Gunmetal GrayThis is a fun and heady combination of suspense and intrigue. Believable and provocative, its a tough-as-nails tug-of-war definitely worth your time.-Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Order About the Author A keen outdoorsman, David Ricciardi incorporates many personal experiences into his work. Hes backpacked through the mountains of the western United States and Alaska, received extensive training from law enforcement and U.S. special operations personnel, and once woke up for a two A.M. watch aboard a sailboat only to discover that it was headed the wrong way through the Atlantic sea-lanes in heavy weather, with one of the crew suffering from hypothermia. In addition to being an avid sailor, David is also a certified scuba-rescue diver and a former ski instructor. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. OneThe scene was still, despite all the violence.A breeze blew up from the valley. A raven soared over the treetops. A hot piece of metal ticked as it cooled in the freshly fallen snow.Jake Keller opened his eyes.Debris was scattered across the mountainside. Wisps of smoke rose into the air. Jake wiped the blood from his face and lifted himself to one knee. Everything hurt. The air smelled of charred plastic, burnt jet fuel, and death.Jake rose to his feet and staggered through the wreckage: past twisted metal and torn leather, around bundles of scorched wires, through a graveyard of personal possessions. Off to his left, a piece of the landing gear stuck out of the snow: a smoldering rubber tire attached to a sheared-off metal strut. To his right, at the base of a thick pine tree, was the lifeless body of the man whod been sitting by the right wing. Hed been launched headfirst from the fuselage when it had broken in two.Jake stumbled to what had been the nose of the aircraft. The pilots had done a commendable job, guiding the plane down onto a relatively flat section of the Alps, but theyd been given an impossible task. The crash had driven the eng...

-Titulo Original : Business Not As Usual-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A woman learns the hard way about mixing business with pleasure in this hilarious new romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper.I am beautiful. I am confident. I am lovable. I am a lottery winner.This is the mantra that will get Dreamy Daniels through each day until she makes it big. So what if she lives in a seedy part of Los Angeles in a house that’s one earthquake away from crumbling, or works an unfulfilling secretarial job while struggling to finish her bachelor’s degree? All Dreamy needs to do is win the lottery, which she’s been entering in as a weekly tradition with her grandfather. When she catches the attention of her boss’s potential investor, Dreamy has to remind herself to focus on her career goals so she can be her own boss. Who cares if he has the social grace of the Duke of Sussex and the suaveness of Idris Elba? No distractions allowed.Growing up with a father who is an A-list actor and a socialite mother, venture capitalist Karter Redford lives in the world of the rich and famous. Instead of attending movie premieres, however, he prefers spending his time helping the less fortunate, backing start-up companies and investing in cutting edge ideas. Karter is used to his life revolving around work, but when he decides he wants someone to share it with, he falls for someone his mother would never approve of: hilarious, quirky Dreamy, who has goals of her own…but also isn’t a wealthy, upper-crust socialite. Though it’s clear they’re from different worlds, their relationship might just be his greatest investment yet. Review In her first romantic comedy, Cooper strikes the perfect balance of romance and comedic moments. Dreamys shoes, the wig incident, and the couples first date all had me laughing to myself. But their chemistry, compatibility, and obvious love for one another made my inner romantic sigh. Well done!-Delaney Diamond, USA Today bestselling authorSharon Cooper’s Business Not as Usual is fresh, funny, and with all the feels I expect in a RomCom. Fabulous read for when you’re ready to lose yourself in trope-tastic fun.-Vanessa Riley, Bestselling Author of Island Queen Reading a book by Sharon C. Cooper is like sitting under a warm blanket with your favorite beverage as your wildest imagination plays out on the big screen! Business Not As Usual is a testament to Cooper’s story-telling talents. She breathes life into her characters, gives you side-splitting, laugh-out-loud moments, handles tough topics with clever precision, and tells a story beautifully. You can’t help but fall in love as her characters fall head over heels for each other. This is a book you do not want to miss! Karter Redford and Dreamy Daniels (what a luscious name) are a couple you root for, are inspired by, laugh with and enjoy from the first page to the last.-Deborah Fletcher Mello, author of Tempted by the BadgeCooper (the Reunited series) effortlessly blends the worlds of two characters from wildly different socioeconomic backgrounds in this hilarious, bighearted rom-com...The supporting cast is a hoot-especially Dreamy’s grandfather-and every obstacle Cooper throws at the central couple only serves to showcase their compatibility and strength. This sexy, feel-good love story will leave readers breathless.-Publishers Weekly, starred review“This sexy rom-com is exactly what you need as the seasons change.”-Book Riot“Dreamy continually blossoms throughout the novel, and her unshakeable drive makes each success even more gratifying for the reader cheering her along. A sweet and sincere love story that hits the jackpot of rom-coms.”-Kirkus ReviewsI can’t wait for readers to fall for Dreamy, and Karter was the perfect match for her...The book was packed with many amusing moments, but also, extremely tender moments. Needless to say, I was smiling a lot as I read this book. Overall: A fun grumpy-sunshine romance that had a lot of heart.”-We Live and Breathe BooksIf you’...

-Titulo Original : The Liar-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The extraordinary new novel by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Collector. Shelby Foxworth lost her husband. Then she lost her illusions … The man who took her from Tennessee to an exclusive Philadelphia suburb left her in crippling debt. He was an adulterer and a liar, and when Shelby tracks down his safe-deposit box, she finds multiple IDs. The man she loved wasn’t just dead. He never really existed. Shelby takes her three-year-old daughter and heads south to seek comfort in her hometown, where she meets someone new: Griff Lott, a successful contractor. But her husband had secrets she has yet to discover. Even in this small town, surrounded by loved ones, danger is closer than she knows-and threatens Griff, as well. And an attempted murder is only the beginning … Review “America’s favorite writer.”-The New Yorker About the Author Nora Roberts is the number-one New York Times-bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including The Collector, Whiskey Beach, The Witness, and many more. She is also the author of the bestselling futuristic suspense series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. For JoAnne,1In the big house-and Shelby would always think of it as the big house-she sat in her husband’s big leather chair at his big, important desk. The color of the chair was espresso. Not brown. Richard had been very exact about that sort of thing. The desk itself, so sleek and shiny, was African zebra wood, and custom-made for him in Italy.When she’d said-just a joke-that she didn’t know they had zebras in Italy, he’d given her that look. The look that told her despite the big house, the fancy clothes and the fat diamond on the fourth finger of her left hand, she’d always be Shelby Anne Pomeroy, two steps out of the bumpkin town in Tennessee where she was born and raised.He’d have laughed once, she thought now, he’d have known she was joking and laughed as if she were the sparkle in his life. But oh God, she’d dulled in his eyes, and so fast, too.The man she’d met nearly five years before on a starry summer night had swept her off her feet, away from everything she’d known, into worlds she’d barely imagined.He’d treated her like a princess, shown her places she’d only read about in books or seen in movies. And he’d loved her once-hadn’t he? It was important to remember that. He’d loved her, wanted her, given her all any woman could ask for.Provided. That was a word he’d often used. He’d provided for her.Maybe he’d been upset when she got pregnant, maybe she’d been afraid-just for a minute-of the look in his eyes when she told him. But he’d married her, hadn’t he? Whisked her off to Las Vegas like they were having the adventure of a lifetime.They’d been happy then. It was important to remember that now, too. She had to remember that, to hold tight the memories of the good times.A woman widowed at twenty-four needed memories.A woman who learned she’d been living a lie, was not only broke but in terrible, breathtaking debt, needed reminders of the good times.The lawyers and accountants and tax people explained it all to her, but they might as well have been speaking Greek when they went on about leveraging and hedge funds and foreclosures. The big house, one that had intimidated her since she’d walked in the door, wasn’t hers-or not enough hers to matter-but the mortgage company’s. The cars, leased not bought, and with the payments overdue, not hers, either.The furniture? Bought on credit, and those payments overdue.And the taxes. She couldn’t bear to think about the taxes. It terrified her to think of them.In the two months and eight days since Richard’s death, it seemed all she did was think about matters he’d told her not to worry about, matters that weren’t her concern. Matters, when he’d give her that look, that were none of her business.Now i...

-Titulo Original : Pack Up The Moon-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: They used to joke about it. Like many brilliant scientists, Josh sometimes had trouble remembering things that needed doing in the “real” world-like buying groceries, eating regular meals, and talking to people. But he was happy to have his beloved wife, Lauren, remind him with her “honey do” lists. He just never realized how much he would need one when she was gone.Being a widower is not something Joshua Park ever expected. Given his solitary job, small circle of friends and family, and the social awkwardness he’s always suffered from, Josh has no idea how to negotiate this new, unwanted phase of life. But Lauren had a plan to keep him moving forward. A plan hidden in the letters she leaves him, giving him a task for every month in the year after her death. A plan that leads Joshua with a loving hand on a journey through grief, anger, and denial. It’s a journey that will take Joshua from his first outing as a widower to buy groceries…to an attempt at a dinner party where his lack of experience hosting creates a comic disaster…to finding a new best friend while weeping in the dressing room of a clothing store. As his grief makes room for new friendships and experiences, Joshua learns Lauren’s most valuable lesson: The path to happiness doesn’t follow a straight line. Funny, sometimes heart-wrenching, and always uplifting, this novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins illuminates how life’s greatest joys are often hiding in plain sight. Review Praise for Pack Up the Moon A gorgeous study of love, life and grief, this book broke my heart-and then stitched me back together again. Kristan Higgins is a masterful storyteller.-New York Times bestselling author Colleen Oakley “A moving and life-affirming portrait of grief that’s sure to bring the tears.”-Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Higgins is a master of snappy dialogue, and her characters are authentic and relatable-a must for this type of novel. The heart of the story is tragic, but just like real life, there’s humor hidden in the darkest moments. This warm, bighearted story about grief, family, and the redemptive power of love will appeal to fans of Katherine Center and Jennifer Weiner.”-Booklist, starred reviewPerfect pacing and plotting lift Higgins’s masterly latest. This is going to break (and restore) plenty of hearts.”-Publishers Weekly, starred reviewNew York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins tells a heartwarming-and heartbreaking-story about young love, loss and the lingering effects of grief. … A story about resilience and everlasting love, this stunningly written tale is a true tearjerker.-Good Morning America“Kristan Higgins is beloved for her rich, heartwarming sagas-which her latest novel delivers.”-Women’s WorldHiggins has crafted one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read. It will make you cry but also leave you breathless and aching for a love like Joshua and Lauren’s.-Book Reporter Praise for Always the Last to Know A thoroughly entertaining exploration of families’ complexities-from bitter disappointment to quiet strengths.-People Magazine, Book of the Week “Filled with hilarious honesty and heartwarming moments…A moving portrait of a family putting their differences aside in favor of love.”-Women’s World “This sparkling story is perfect summer reading.”-Publishers Weekly Praise for Life and Other Inconveniences Deeply touching, real and raw, but infused with the love and hope that make life possible, despite everything.-Abbi Waxman, author of I Was Told It Would Get Easier and The Bookish Life of Nina Hill “Higgins is a mastermind of family dynamics in this poignant novel about two different generations of women struggling to find common ground. I couldn’t put it down!”-Emily Liebert, author of Some Women “Readers will be riveted as the well-drawn characters uncover one another’s hidden depths and heal old wounds. This rich and memorable story will instantly win readers...

-Titulo Original : A Perfect Equation (the Secret Scientists Of London)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A PopSugar and BookBub Most Anticipated Romance of 2022!How do you solve the Perfect Equation? Add one sharp-tongued mathematician to an aloof, handsome nobleman.Divide by conflicting loyalties and multiply by a daring group of women hell-bent on conducting their scientific experiments.The solution is a romance that will break every rule.Six years ago, Miss Letitia Fenley made a mistake, and she’s lived with the consequences ever since. Readying herself to compete for the prestigious Rosewood Prize for Mathematics, she is suddenly asked to take on another responsibility-managing Athena’s Retreat, a secret haven for England’s women scientists. Having spent the last six years on her own, Letty doesn’t want the offers of friendship from other club members and certainly doesn’t need any help from the insufferably attractive Lord Greycliff. Lord William Hughes, the Viscount Greycliff cannot afford to make any mistakes. His lifelong dream of becoming the director of a powerful clandestine agency is within his grasp. Tasked with helping Letty safeguard Athena’s Retreat, Grey is positive that he can control the antics of the various scientists as well as manage the tiny mathematician-despite their historic animosity and simmering tension. As Grey and Letty are forced to work together, their mutual dislike turns to admiration and eventually to something...magnetic. When faced with the possibility that Athena’s Retreat will close forever, they must make a choice. Will Grey turn down a chance to change history, or can Letty get to the root of the problem and prove that love is the ultimate answer? Review “Smart is the new sexy, and Elizabeth Everett does both better than anyone else!”-Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisSparkling, smart, moving, original-just delightful from start to finish.-Julie Ann Long, USA Today bestselling authorSplendidly entertaining...detonates with an ingeniously orchestrated display of wit and whimsy that dazzlingly celebrates the importance of both STEM research and love in a lady’s life.-Booklist, starred review“Poignantly feminist and perfectly feisty! Letty and Grey’s romance is a delicious journey from sharp-tongued disdain to smoldering desire.”-Chloe Liese, author of the Bergman Brothers seriesElizabeth Everett’s writing absolutely dazzles. Fiercely feminist, deliciously sexy, and bursting with intoxicating enemies-to-lovers goodness, A Perfect Equation is an instant historical romance classic and Everett an auto-buy author.-Mazey Eddings, author of A Brush with LoveEnchanting...the characters’ intense chemistry keeps the pages flying. This is a winner.-Publishers WeeklyWhen a spirited mathematician and the straight-laced nobleman she loathes are thrust together to protect Athena’s Retreat, witty one-liners, corsets, and sparks fly. A brilliant balance of comedy, sensuous romance, and smashing the patriarchy, the second installment of the Secret Scientists of London is a triumph!-Libby Hubscher, author of Meet Me in Paradise“The second book in Everett’s Secret Scientists of London series stands out among recent feminist historical romances thanks to a fierce enemies-to-lovers plotline and a sexual tension that is built slowly and expertly.”-Kirkus ReviewsPraise for A Lady’s Formula for Love Fizzy, engrossing romance...a whole-hearted celebration of women who choose to live gleefully outside the bounds of patriarchys limitations.-Entertainment Weekly Explosive chemistry, a heroine who loves her science, and lines that made me laugh out loud-this witty debut delivered, and Id like the next installment now, please.-Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author A delightful romp.-PopSugar A witty, dazzling debut with a science-minded heroine and her broody bodyguard. Fiercely feminist and intensely romantic.-Joanna Shupe, author of The Devil of Downtown “A brilliant scientist and her brooding bodyguard discover that love...

-Titulo Original : Strength In The Storm (a Johns Mill Amish Romance)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: In this touching Amish romance, a brokenhearted woman and a steadfast man discover that the safest place to weather tragedy is in each other’s arms.After the murder of both her parents, Emma Hochstedler returns to the small community of Johns Mill, hoping to resume her quiet existence. Reclaiming her place proves harder than expected-especially now that a movie is being made about her family’s loss. But then, an old friend offers her a lifeline that gives her new purpose. Amish builder Samuel Christner is the biggest-and the strongest-man in town. In fact, the gentle giant has only one weakness-Emma. Even though she broke his heart, he won’t let his childhood sweetheart face her troubles alone. He hires Emma as a nurse for his elderly aunt…and finds himself falling for her all over again. But while romance blooms, storm clouds gather. And when darkness falls, it will take all Sam’s strength-and all their love-to see them through. About the Author Award-winning author Laurel Blount writes captivating romances full of grit and grace-with characters who’ll walk right off the page and into your heart. She lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband, their four fabulous kids, and an assortment of ridiculously spoiled animals. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One The little, everyday memories always hurt the most. Emma Hochstedler knew that well enough. Ever since the shock of her parents deaths six months ago, shed gone teary-eyed over the strangest things. Like today. Here she sat on a busy June morning, sniffling over a battered egg basket. It was a foolish waste of time, she knew, but still, she couldnt help it. She hadnt seen this one coming. Shed passed the daily chore of chicken tending to her younger sister, Miriam, years ago, and to be honest, she hadnt given the egg basket much thought since. But just now when Emma had pulled it from its shelf, the handle had fit her hand with such heartbreaking familiarity that shed been brought up short. For a finger snap of time, standing there on the back porch of the farmhouse, shed been a happy little girl again, her sheltered world still shining and unbroken. The doorknob rattled behind her, and she blotted her eyes with the back of one hand. She couldnt let the family see her crying. It would worry them. The least she could do-the very least considering the circumstances-was not to add to their pain by giving in to her own. Emma? Vass is letz? Her new sister-in-law stood in the kitchen doorway, a broom in one hand and a concerned look on her kind face. Nothings wrong, Naomi. Emma forced a smile. Except that Im sitting here woolgathering when we have such a full morning ahead of us. She brandished the basket. Im off to the coop, and then Ill be ready to help you pick the cucumbers. Naomis brow puckered. Youre seeing to the chickens? Ja. This time Emmas smile came more easily. I thought Id take the job off your hands. Youre doing more than your share already. That was true. Her brother Joseph had chosen well. Not only was Naomi sweet-hearted and devoted to her new husband, but she was patient and hardworking, a welcome addition to a family whod weathered so many troubles. Since your heart operation, Ive had to scramble to find any chores left to do. I like to work, Naomi said. After so many years of being sickly, its a real blessing for me to finally be able to do for other folks. She glanced over her shoulder. But it used to be Miriams job to tend to the hens, aint so? Back . . . before, I mean. Joseph told me it was her favorite chore. Ja, it was. Emmas lips curved at the memory. It wasnt mine, so I was happy enough to pass it off to her, once Mamm said I could. Theyre a messy job, the chickens, but Miriam never minded. She knew all the hens personalities, and she liked to name them after our friends. Mamm fussed about that. She didnt think it sounded k...

-Titulo Original : The Reef-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A marine archaeologist and a salvager join forces to search for a legendary treasure in this novel that takes readers to the depths of the Caribbean and the heights of passion and suspense-from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. Tate Beaumont has a passion for treasure-hunting. Over the years, she and her father have uncovered many fabulous riches, but one treasure has always eluded them: Angelique’s Curse-a jeweled amulet heavy with history, dark with legend, and tainted with blood. In order to find this precious artifact, the Beaumonts reluctantly form a partnership with salvagers Buck and Matthew Lassiter. As the Beaumonts and Lassiters pool their resources to locate Angelique’s Curse, the Caribbean waters darken with shadowy deceptions and hidden threats. Their partnership is placed in jeopardy when Matthew refuses to share information-including the truth behind his father’s mysterious death. For now, Tate and Matthew continue their uneasy alliance-until danger and desire begin to rise to the surface… Review “Roberts has created another page-turning novel.”-USA Today “Having made waves with romantic suspense on the coast and at sea, Roberts now takes a satisfying plunge into the deep…Roberts will keep fans’ appetites alive to the end.”-Publishers Weekly “An engaging cast of characters with the enticing mystery of coral reefs and sunken treasure.”-The Denver Post “A thrilling treasure hunt with a trademark edge. One of her most suspenseful tales to date.”-Booklist “Roberts’s legion of fans will swarm to this.”-Kirkus Reviews“Relationships are the key to this exciting and exotic adventure tale. Ms. Roberts uses all her consummate skill as a storyteller to make you root and care deeply for this small band of adventurers. Marvelous as always.”-RT Book Reviews About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. chapter one 4 Treasure. Gold doubloons and pieces of eight. With luck, they could be plucked from the seabed as easily as peaches from a tree. Or so, Tate thought as she dived, her father said. She knew it took a great deal more than luck, as ten years of searching had already proven. It took money and time and exhausting effort. It took skill and months of research and equipment. But as she swam toward her father through the crystal blue Caribbean, she was more than willing to play the game. It wasnt a hardship to spend the summer of her twentieth year diving off the coast of St. Kitts, skimming through gloriously warm water among brilliantly hued fish and sculptures of rainbow coral. Each dive was its own anticipation. What might lie beneath that white sand, hidden among the fans and sea grass, buried under the cleverly twisted formations of coral? It wasnt the treasure, she knew. It was the hunt. And occasionally, you did get lucky. She remembered very well the first time she had lifted a silver spoon from its bed of silt. The shock and the thrill of holding that blackened cup in her fingers, wondering who had used it to scoop up broth. A captain perhaps of some rich galleon. Or the captains lady. And the time her mother had been cheerfully hacking away at a hunk of conglomerate, the chunk of material formed by centuries of chemical reactions under the sea. The sound of her squeal, then the bray of delighted laughter when Marla Beaumont had unearthed a gold ring. The occasional luck allowed the Beaumonts to spend several months a year hunting for more. For more luck, and more treasure. As they swam side by side, Raymond Beaumont tapped his daughters arm, pointed. Together they watched a sea turtle paddle lazily. The laugh in her fathers eyes said everything. He had worked har...

-Titulo Original : Someone To Love (the Westcott Series)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: For fans of Bridgerton, New York Times bestselling Regency Romance author Mary Balogh presents the first historical romance in the Westcott series, where the death of an earl reveals a most scandalous secret. Humphrey Westcott, Earl of Riverdale, has died, leaving behind a fortune and a scandalous secret that will forever alter the lives of everyone in his family-including the daughter no one knew he had... Anna Snow grew up in an orphanage in Bath knowing nothing of the family she came from. Now she discovers that the late Earl of Riverdale was her father and that she has inherited his fortune. She is also overjoyed to learn she has siblings. However, they want nothing to do with her or her attempts to share her new wealth. But the new earl’s guardian is interested in Anna… Avery Archer, Duke of Netherby, keeps others at a distance. Yet something prompts him to aid Anna in her transition from orphan to lady. As London society and her newfound relatives threaten to overwhelm Anna, Avery steps in to rescue her and finds himself vulnerable to feelings and desires he has hidden so well and for so long. Review Praise for Mary BaloghOne of the best!-Julia QuinnBalogh is todays superstar heir to the marvelous legacy of Georgette Heyer (except a lot steamier).-Susan Elizabeth PhillipsWith her brilliant, beautiful, and emotionally intense writing, Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance.-Jayne Ann Krentz About the Author Mary Balogh has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than thirty of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Bedwyn saga, the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, the seven-part Survivors Club series, and the Westcott series...

-Titulo Original : Are We There Yet?-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A breezy yet affecting read filled with struggle and hope.-PeopleA Good Day LA PickAmong fake pages, long-buried family secrets, and the horrors of middle school, one suburban mom searches to find herself. Alice Sullivan feels like she’s finally found her groove in middle age, but it only takes one moment for her perfectly curated life to unravel. On the same day she learns her daughter is struggling in second grade, a call from her son’s school accusing him of bullying throws Alice into a tailspin. When it comes to light that the incident is part of a new behavior pattern for her son, one complete with fake social media profiles with a lot of questionable content, Alice’s social standing is quickly eroded to one of “those moms” who can’t control her kids. Soon she’s facing the very judgement she was all too happy to dole out when she thought no one was looking (or when she thought her house wasn’t made of glass). Then her mother unloads a family secret she’s kept for more than thirty years, and Alice’s entire perception of herself is shattered. As her son’s new reputation polarizes her friendships and her family buzzes with the ramification of her mother’s choices, Alice realizes that she’s been too focused on measuring her success and happiness by everyone elses standards. Now, with all her shortcomings laid bare, she’ll have to figure out to whom to turn for help and decide who she really wants to be. Review “Filled with witty charm, humor and family secrets.”-Womans WorldFans of Liane Moriarty of Big Little Lies fame will love Are We There Yet?, a heartfelt and thought-provoking drama about the trials and tribulations of modern suburban motherhood.-Working MotherKathleen Wests latest novel, Are We There Yet?, tackles the struggles of parenting with unflinching honesty...Alices picture-perfect life seems to disappear overnight, leaving her with no choice but to embrace the mess.-Pop Sugar“Are We There Yet perfectly captures the friendships we form when our children are little, and the often painful ways they shift and change as our kids grow up and into their own identities. I fell head-first into this novel and I didn’t want to leave.”-Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Flight “A sparkling, page-turning take on modern motherhood that reminds us, in the most entertaining way possible, that the illusion of control can be blinding. A family drama full of surprises and plenty of heart, Are We There Yet will give you all the feels. I loved it.”-Jamie Brenner, author of The Forever Summer and Blush With crisp prose, a compelling cast of characters, and a storyline that will immediately strike a chord with parents (as well as anyone who’s spent time around tweens and teens), Are We There Yet hits all the right notes. Kathleen West’s latest is at once a clear-eyed portrait of the challenges of our fast-paced, technology-obsessed society and a heartfelt and empathetic examination of motherhood. Highly recommended.”-Camille Pagan, bestselling author of This Won’t End Well“An astute and witty look at the ties that bind us and the events that can undo them. Are We There Yet is a nuanced take on contemporary parenting bursting with warmth and heart.”-Julia Whelan, author of My Oxford Year A timely, engaging story about modern parenthood and familial angst told with graceful insight, witty humor, and more than a few deliciously page-turning twists. Kathleen West has delivered a novel full of heart and soul.-Lisa Duffy, author of My Kind of People “Are We There Yet is a sharp-eyed but generous novel, filled with a vivid cast of characters. Despite their flaws, you cant help but root for them as they grapple with their competitive urges, family secrets, and some very lewd graffiti. I laughed out loud, and got real nervous about someday having tweens of my own.”-Laura Hankin, author of Happy and You Know It“With a wide cast of perfectly drawn c...

-Titulo Original : Glory In Death-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Lieutenant Eve Dallas never wavers in her search for justice. But in this gripping novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series, she’ll learn that matters of the heart are never black and white.The first victim was found lying on a sidewalk in the rain. The second was murdered in her own apartment building. Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas had no problem finding connections between the two crimes. Both victims were beautiful and highly successful women. Their glamorous lives and loves were the talk of the city. And their intimate relations with men of great power and wealth provided Eve with a long list of suspects-including her own lover, Roarke. As a woman, Eve was compelled to trust the man who shared her bed. But as a cop, it was her job to follow every lead...to investigate every scandalous rumor...to explore every secret passion, no matter how dark. Or how dangerous. Review “Sexy…A perfect balance of suspense, futuristic police procedural and steamy romance.”-Publishers Weekly“Some authors break the rules very successfully; a very rare few define them. Nora Roberts, writing as J.D. Robb, is a spectacular innovator who always leaves her fans desperate for more.”-RT Book Reviews“Ms. Robb’s brilliant talent for creating fresh, innovative plots…is unsurpassed.”-RendezvousMore Praise for the In Death series “Robb is a virtuoso.”-Seattle Post-Intelligencer “It’s Law & Order: SVU-in the future.”-Entertainment Weekly “J. D. Robb’s In Death novels are can’t-miss pleasures.”-#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben “Anchored by terrific characters, sudden twists that spin the whole narrative on a dime, and a thrills-to-chills ration that will raise the neck hairs of even the most jaded reader, the J. D. Robb books are the epitome of great popular fiction.”-New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane About the Author J. D. Robb is the pseudonym for a #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including the bestselling In Death series. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Fame then was cheap . . .And they have kept it since, by being dead. -DRYDEN Chok’d with ambition of the meaner sort. -SHAKESPEAREchapter oneThe dead were her business. She lived with them, worked with them, studied them. She dreamed of them. And because that didn’t seem to be enough, in some deep, secret chamber of her heart, she mourned for them.A decade as a cop had toughened her, given her a cold, clinical, and often cynical eye toward death and its many causes. It made scenes such as the one she viewed now, on a rainy night on a dark street nasty with litter, almost too usual. But still, she felt.Murder no longer shocked, but it continued to repel.The woman had been lovely once. Long trails of her golden hair spread out like rays on the dirty sidewalk. Her eyes, wide and still with that distressed expression death often left in them, were a deep purple against cheeks bloodlessly white and wet with rain.She’d worn an expensive suit, the same rich color as her eyes. The jacket was neatly buttoned in contrast to the jerked-up skirt that exposed her trim thighs. Jewels glittered on her fingers, at her ears, against the sleek lapel of the jacket. A leather bag with a gold clasp lay near her outstretched fingers.Her throat had been viciously slashed.Lieutenant Eve Dallas crouched down beside death and studied it carefully. The sights and scents were familiar, but each time, every time, there was something new. Both victim and killer left their own imprint, their own style, and made murder personal.The scene had already been recorded. Police sensors and the more intimate touch of the privacy screen were in place to keep the curious barricaded and to preserve the murder site. Street traffic, such as it was in this area, had been diverted. Air traffic was light at this hour of ...

-Titulo Original : Black Hills-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Nora Roberts takes readers deep into the rugged hills of South Dakota, where the shadows keep secrets, hunters stalk the land, and a friendship matures into something more....Cooper Sullivan spent the summers of his youth on his grandparents’ South Dakota ranch, sharing innocent games and stolen kisses with the neighbor girl, Lil Chance. Now, twelve years after they last walked together hand in hand, fate has brought them back to the Black Hills.Though the memory of Coop’s touch still haunts her, Lil has let nothing stop her dream of opening the Chance Wildlife Refuge, but something-or someone-has been keeping a close watch. When small pranks and acts of destruction escalate into a heartless attack on Lil’s beloved cougar, memories of an unsolved murder have Coop springing to action to keep Lil safe. Both of them know the natural dangers that lurk in the wild landscape of the Black Hills. But a killer of twisted and unnatural instincts has singled them out as prey.... Review “A thrilling love story.”-Midwest Book Review “This premier storyteller proves an ordinary love story can still win your heart, and even an inevitable confrontation may scare you silly.”-Publishers Weekly “Another Roberts masterpiece...Once again, she creates compelling characters and produces a story that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go until the last pages.”-McClatchy-Tribune News Service“As in previous Roberts novels, well-fleshed-out characters add emotional punch to the action. The juxtaposition of animal and human predators eloquently points out where true viciousness lies. Twin love stories are beautifully woven throughout the gripping suspense. This is one of Roberts best!”-RT Book Reviews About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 south dakota June 1989 Cooper Sullivans life, as hed known it, was over. Judge and jury-in the form of his parents-had not been swayed by pleas, reason, temper, threats, but instead had sentenced him and shipped him off, away from everything he knew and cared about, to a world without video parlors or Big Macs. The only thing that kept him from completely dying of boredom, or just going wacko, was his prized Game Boy. As far as he could see, it would be him and Tetris for the duration of his prison term-two horrible, stupid months-in the Wild freaking West. He knew damn well the game, which his father had gotten pretty much right off the assembly line in Tokyo, was a kind of bribe. Coop was eleven, and nobodys fool. Practically nobody in the whole U. S. of A. had the game, and that was definitely cool. But what was the point in having something everybody else wanted if you couldnt show it off to your friends? This way, you were just Clark Kent or Bruce Wayne, the lame alter egos of the cool guys. All of his friends were back, a zillion miles back, in New York. Theyd be hanging out for the summer, taking trips to the beaches of Long Island or down to the Jersey Shore. Hed been promised two weeks at baseball camp in July. But that was before. Now his parents were off to Italy and France and other stupid places on a second honeymoon. Which was code for last-ditch effort to save the marriage. No, Coop was nobodys fool. Having their eleven-year-old son around wasnt romantic or whatever, so theyd shipped him off to his grandparents and the boondockies of South holy crap Dakota. Godforsaken South Dakota. Hed heard his mother call it that plenty of times-except when shed smiled and smiled telling him he was going to have an adventure, get to know his roots. Godforsaken turned into pristine and pure and exciting. Like he didnt know shed run off...

-Titulo Original : Dangerous Women-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Named one of 2021’s Most Anticipated Historical Novels by Oprah Magazine Cosmopolitan and more!Nearly two hundred condemned women board a transport ship bound for Australia. One of them is a murderer. From debut author Hope Adams comes a thrilling novel based on the 1841 voyage of the convict ship Rajah, about confinement, hope, and the terrible things we do to survive.London, 1841. One hundred eighty Englishwomen file aboard the Rajah, embarking on a three-month voyage to the other side of the world. Theyre daughters, sisters, mothers-and convicts. Transported for petty crimes. Except one of them has a deadly secret, and will do anything to flee justice.As the Rajah sails farther from land, the women forge a tenuous kinship. Until, in the middle of the cold and unforgiving sea, a young mother is mortally wounded, and the hunt is on for the assailant before he or she strikes again.Each woman called in for question has something to fear: Will she be attacked next? Will she be believed? Because far from land, there is nowhere to flee, and how can you prove innocence when you’ve already been found guilty? Review Hope Adams has skilfully patched a murder mystery into a historical event - the 1841 voyage of the convict ship Rajah from London to Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania)....Masterful plotting, well-drawn characters, and a plausible balance of despair for what was left behind and optimism for what lies ahead add up to an immensely satisfying read.-The Guardian (UK)“…th[is] story is one you wont be able to put down once you get past the first wave (pun intended).”-CosmopolitanA perfect recreation of a unique moment in time. An examination of the shocking treatment of women in our not-too distant past. Hope Adams Dangerous Women is a must-read for lovers of fearless historical fiction.-Alma Katsu, author of The Deep and The Hunger“A dazzling novel. Adams takes the fascinating history of a convict ship and brings it to life in a captivating story filled with intrigue and dark secrets. An immensely satisfying tale of guilt, innocence and second chances.”-Emma Rous, USA Today bestselling author of The Au PairA historical episode artfully adapted in a bleak tale that offers glimmers of hope for women discarded by society.-Kirkus ReviewsAdams’s debut transforms an actual 19th-century sea voyage into a striking personal drama. Readers who like their historical mysteries well-grounded in real history will be rewarded.-Publishers WeeklyBasing her novel on fact, Adams draws from the actual ship’s logs to create an intriguing story...This variant of the locked-room murder will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction centered on women’s lives.-Booklist About the Author Hope Adams was born in Jerusalem and spent her early childhood in many different countries, such as Nigeria and British North Borneo. She went to Roedean School in Brighton, and from there to St. Hildas College, Oxford. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 9780593099575|excerptAdams / DANGEROUS WOMENI wish I didn’t know, she thought. I wish I’d never found out. I wish I could be the person I was this morning, before we sat down to our stitching.The sea moving past the ship was almost black in the fading light. Where the Rajah was now, in the middle of the Southern Ocean, there was only a short time between sunset and darkness. She leaned over to look more closely at the water. It rushed past the hull, curling up into small waves, which slid away to lose themselves in larger waves or long swells of water. For a long time she’d been afraid of it, walking along with her eyes fixed on the planks of the deck, seeing the ocean only when it couldn’t be helped, catching sight of it from the corner of her eye. Now, after many weeks at sea, she’d grown used to it, was in awe of it and loved it, albeit warily.She’d fallen into the habit of going to the rail when the stitching work was f...

-Titulo Original : Then Came You (an Animal Magnetism Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A woman’s world is turned upside down by one night’s torrid fling in this Animal Magnetism romance from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis. Veterinary intern Emily can’t believe she wound up in the small town of Sunshine, Idaho, instead of the Los Angeles clinic she had always imagined. Now she has to put her plans to move to L.A. on hold for a whole year while she fulfills the obligation of her vet school scholarship. Then Wyatt, her gorgeous one-night stand from a Reno vet conference, introduces himself as her new boss. And Emily is just as drawn to his seductive looks and quiet strength as she was on that very steamy night. She soon learns that Wyatt isn’t just a laid-back doctor, but a delicious alpha male tempting her away from her carefully laid-out plans... Review Praise for Jill Shalvis“Jill Shalvis writes with humor, heart, and sizzling heat!”-New York Timesbestselling author Carly Phillips“Clever, steamy and fun, Jill Shalvis will make you laugh and fall in love.”-New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gibson“A Jill Shalvis hero is the stuff naughty dreams are made of.”-New York Timesbestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson“Animals and hot heroes. How can you not love a romance like that?”-New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton“Exactly what a romance story should be.”-Dear Author“Romance...you can lose yourself in.”-USA Today About the Author Jill Shalvis is the New York Times bestselling author of several popular series including the Heartbreaker Bay series, the Animal Magnetism series, the Lucky Harbor series, the Wilders series, and the Sky High series. Her baseball-themed romances include Slow Heat and Double Play, and she also appears in anthologies such as He’s The One. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One I wanted to thank you for having me, Dr. Connelly-” Emily Stevens broke off and shook her head. Not quite right. She tightened her grip on the steering wheel in the parking lot of her new job. “I really hope to make a positive impact-” Nope, even worse. No one liked a brownnoser. She cleared her throat, looked into her rearview mirror and forced a smile. “I’m thrilled to be stuck in West Nowhere, USA.” Your own fault. She drew in a deep breath, applied lip gloss-because everyone knew that was the same thing as courage-and got out of the car. It was early autumn, and the chill in the early morning air only served to remind her just how far from Los Angeles she really was. She looked around, taking in the towering, intimidating Bitterroot mountain range, backdropping what could only be described as a vast, wide open valley of the most pristine, remote land of meandering rivers and lakes she’d ever seen. Emily figured it was filled with bears and wild mountain lions, and probably Bigfoot for all she knew. Having come from the land of freeway overpasses and interchanges, the wildest animals she’d ever seen were of the two-legged variety. In front of her was Belle Haven, a wood and glass building housing an animal center run by Dr. Dell Connelly and his two brothers, Brady and Adam. If only Belle Haven had been her number one choice on her list of dream jobs. Or even last. But it hadn’t been on her list at all. She sucked in a breath. She could do this. She had to do this. In her first year of vet school, she’d accepted one of only two available grants. The repayment was a year of internship at either of the two animal centers who’d donated the money, and she always paid her debts. She’d hoped for L.A., not Sunshine, Idaho, but that’s what happened when your mom’s multiple sclerosis flared up right before you left for college and you ended up doing school half-assed while trying to keep the rest of your life together-the other scholarship recipient got their first choice. Shit happened, and Emily knew that better than most. Shit happened, people got sick and died, you picked yourself up and kept going....

-Titulo Original : Star Bright (harrigan Family)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson presents an emotionally compelling story about the hard as nails, fiercely loyal Harrigan family.Faking her own death to escape her murderous husband, Rainie Hall takes refuge in the rural community of Crystal Falls, Oregon, where she starts work as a bookkeeper on a horse ranch run by rugged, dangerously good-looking Parker Harrigan. Parker’s word is his honor, and he can’t tolerate liars. When he realizes that Rainie hasn’t been truthful with him, he’s furious, then concerned. Clearly she’s a woman in trouble and if she’ll trust him, he’ll do right by her. But as their attraction blossoms into a deep and thrilling passion, Rainie fears that her mere presence could jeopardize everything the Harrigan family holds dear.... Review Praise for Star Bright“When opening an Anderson novel, readers encounter great characterization as well as complex emotional issues. Poignant and funny, yet laced with danger, this is a truly enchanting read.”-RT Book Reviews “A powerfully compelling story of survival, healing, and hope, this is the third in the Harrigan family stories and one of the author’s best to date.”-Library JournalMore Praise for Catherine Anderson“One of the finest writers of romance. Her stories make you believe in the power of love.”-#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber“An amazing talent.”-New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell “Count on Catherine Anderson for intense emotion.”-New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz “Catherine Anderson has a gift for imbuing her characters with dignity, compassion, courage, and strength that inspire readers.”-RT Book Reviews “A major voice in the romance genre.”-Publishers Weekly About the Author Catherine Anderson is the author of more than thirty New York Times bestselling and award-winning historical and contemporary romances including the Harrigan Family series, the Coulter Family series, the Comanche series, and the Mystic Creek series. She lives in the pristine woodlands of Central Oregon. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Parker was pissed. He seldom lied to anyone, and he expected the same courtesy in return. He tried to calm down as he headed for the stable, but it was an effort in futility. Hed trusted her. When he remembered their conversation the day before yesterday, humiliation seared his cheeks. Shed made him look stupid. Correction, hed made himself look stupid by allowing himself to be taken in by those innocent hazel eyes.Anna was standing at a file cabinet, hands full of papers, when he burst into the office. He made a conscious effort not to slam the door closed behind him. We need to talk, he bit out.Her face drained of color. About?Sit down.She put the papers on top of the cabinet and went to sit in her chair. Today she wore a fake suede skirt that had seen better times and a sleeveless blouse with one button that didnt quite match the rest. As Parker advanced on her, he noticed that her face grew paler by the second and that the cherry surface of her work area gleamed with fresh polish. I dont appreciate being lied to, he said evenly.Agitated and needing something to do with his hands, he reached for the granite paperweight on the blotter. At his movement, she flinched and jerked up her right arm to shield her face, clearly convinced he meant to strike her. Whoa. Parker was angry. Hed be the first to admit that. But hed never hit a woman in his life, not even his little sister when theyd fought as kids.Fingertips still resting on the paperweight, Parker studied his frightened bookkeeper with mounting bewilderment. She had a small scar on her left cheek. It still bore the pinkness of a recent wound. Now that he examined it more closely, a very unpleasant possibility sprang to his mind.In his younger years, he had occasionally gotten into honky-tonk brawls, and hed seen his share of...

-Titulo Original : The Personal Librarian-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America* Book Club Pick!Named one of the Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post “Historical fiction at its best!”* A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection.But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white-her complexion is dark because she is African American.The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to-for the protection of her family and her legacy-to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives. Review “Historical fiction at its best…The Personal Librarian spins a complex tale of deceit and allegiance as told through books.”-Good Morning America“Benedict, who is white, and Murray, who is African American, do a good job of depicting the tightrope Belle walked, and her internal conflict from both sides-wanting to adhere to her mothers wishes and move through the world as white even as she longed to show her father she was proud of her race. Like Belle and her employer, Benedict and Murray had almost instant chemistry, and as a result, the books narrative is seamless...I became hooked.”-NPR“A fascinating story!”-Real Simple“An extraordinary tale that is both brilliant historical fiction and an important and timely commentary on racism. By holding up an unflinching mirror and illuminating this little-known chapter in American history, these two gifted authors have penned a work that is a must-read.”-Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star “A marvel of a story. This unflinching look at one woman’s meteoric rise through New York’s high society is enthralling, lyrical, and rife with danger. Belle’s painful secret and her inspiring courage will capture - and break - your heart. Serious kudos to Benedict and Murray for bringing this true story to life.”-Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue “The Personal Librarian illuminates the extraordinary life of an exceptional, intelligent woman who had to make the impossible choice to live as an imposter or sacrifice everything she’d achieved and deserved. That Belle denied her true identity in order to protect herself and her family from racial persecution speaks not only to her times but also to ours, a hundred years later. All that glitters is not gold. This is a compelling and important story.” -Therese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of A Good Neighborhood“As richly depicted as the lush world of art and literature Belle da Costa Greene presided over…an immersive, sweeping delight as well as an intimate, moving, and powerful portrait of Belles personal and professional life. An unforgettable, captivating read!”-Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in CubaMeticulously researched, heartbreaking, and inspiring…a fascinating look at a very public figure fighting a deep pri...

-Titulo Original : True Betrayals-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers a thrilling story of family secrets and unexpected passions, set against the high-stakes world of championship thoroughbred racing.Kelsey Byden always believed that her mother was dead. But now, after all this time, she has discovered the truth: Naomi Chadwick is still alive-after spending years in prison for the murder of her lover. Now, at Naomi’s Virginia horse farm, Kelsey is trying to sort out a lifetime of deception-and her feelings about her mother. The bonds of love can be fragile...as Kelsey learned from her recently ended marriage. But as the two women rebuild their relationship-and Kelsey finds herself swept into an unsettling new romance-she must decide once and for all who she can trust, and who threatens to betray her.... Review Praise for True Betrayals“An absolutely terrific summer read.”-Orlando Sentinel “A fast-paced, engaging tale of envy, greed, and romance…another winner for this popular author.”-Publishers Weekly “With the kind of savvy that would do Dick Francis proud, Roberts gives you a peek at the sabotage and skullduggery the horsey set is capable of when the stakes are high.”-Chicago Tribune“Gripping drama, overwhelming passion and bitter deceit are all delicately spun together by the incomparable Ms. Roberts as she delivers another of her unforgettable reads.”-RT Book Reviews About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print...

-Titulo Original : The Shop On Royal Street-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Nola Trenholm is hopeful for a fresh start in the Big Easy but must deal with ghosts from her past-as well as new ones-in this first book in a spin-off series of Karen Whites New York Times bestselling Tradd Street novels. After a difficult detour on her road to adulthood, Nola Trenholm is looking to begin anew in New Orleans, and what better way to start her future than with her first house? But the historic fixer-upper she buys comes with even more work than she anticipated when the house’s previous occupants don’t seem to be ready to depart. Although she can’t communicate with ghosts like her stepmother can, luckily Nola knows someone in New Orleans who is able to-even if he’s the last person on earth she wants anything to do with ever again. Beau Ryan comes with his own dark past-a past that involves the disappearance of his sister and parents during Hurricane Katrina-and he’s connected to the unsolved murder of a woman who once lived in the old Creole cottage Nola is determined to make her own...whether the resident restless spirits agree or not. Review “White has added another page-turner to her repertoire of haunted houses and ghosts who wont stay put.-Northwest Indiana Times About the Author Karen White is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including The Shop on Royal Street, the Tradd Street series, The Last Night in London, Dreams of Falling, The Night the Lights Went Out, Flight Patterns, The Sound of Glass, A Long Time Gone, and The Time Between. She is the coauthor of four collaborative novels including The Lost Summers of Newport with New York Times bestselling authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig. She grew up in London but now lives with her husband and one spoiled Havanese dog near Atlanta, Georgia. She is the proud mother of two grown children and when not writing enjoys reading, playing piano, and avoiding cooking. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CHAPTER 1 Shadowy reflections of drooping banana leaves haunted the dirt-smudged windows of the old house. It made me think of the hidden memories of people and a past long since gone but still trapped within the walls of the crumbling structure. The roof of the front porch sagged as if weighted with the gravity of the experience of people who had once passed through the corridors before exiting through the doors and windows forever. I stepped up onto the porch, my fingers brushing the rainbow-hued Mardi Gras beads dangling from the handrails and next to empty spaces left by missing porch spindles that lent a grinning-pumpkin look to the front of the house. Creeping vines from the overgrown front yard claimed most of the three guillotine windows that lined the porch adjacent to the front door, completing the abandoned air and haunted look of the Creole cottage Id already set my heart on buying. This dilapidated structure was a symbol. A call to arms for me. A new place to start after an impressive and unexpected stumble and a complicated knot of bad decisions, stupidity, and an alarming amount of unwarranted confidence that had almost derailed my life. And all despite the family whose love and support I wasnt convinced I deserved. Nola . . . Despite the worry and caution in my stepmothers voice, she stopped. We had both learned over the last six years that I needed to make my own decisions. And accept the consequences. I slowly hopscotched broken boards and patches of termite-chewed wood, the lacelike sinews as dangerous as thin ice. Spots of faded fuchsia paint clung to the front door and corbels of the porch roof, contrasting with the inevitable blue paint of the ceiling and lime green of the clapboards. A line of dusty blue bottles sat atop the sash of one of the windows, a precarious position for something so fragile. Maybe whoever had placed them there believed in taking chances. It needs a little work, I said. Mostly TLC. And mayb...

-Titulo Original : While We Were Dating-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: An instant New York Times bestseller!One of TIME Magazines 100 Must-Reads of 2021!Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy, family drama he’s trying to ignore and his advertising job to focus on. When Ben lands a huge ad campaign featuring movie star, Anna Gardiner, however, it’s hard to keep it purely professional. Anna is not just gorgeous and sexy, she’s also down to earth and considerate, and he can’t help flirting a little…Anna Gardiner is on a mission: to make herself a household name, and this ad campaign will be a great distraction while she waits to hear if she’s booked her next movie. However, she didn’t expect Ben Stephens to be her biggest distraction. She knows mixing business with pleasure never works out, but why not indulge in a harmless flirtation? But their light-hearted banter takes a turn for the serious when Ben helps Anna in a family emergency, and they reveal truths about themselves to each other, truths they’ve barely shared with those closest to them. When the opportunity comes to turn their real-life fling into something more for the Hollywood spotlight, will Ben be content to play the background role in Anna’s life and leave when the cameras stop rolling? Or could he be the leading man she needs to craft their own Hollywood ending? Review “Jasmine Guillory is the undisputed queen of the modern-day romance, and this novel-in which a budding movie star and the ad guy tasked with making her famous fall hard for one another before encountering life’s many complications-is yet another jewel in her crown.”-VogueThis romance will sizzle off the page, and leave you excited for whatever Guillory writes next.-Real SimpleJasmine Guillory has long since established her reign as the romance queen, and yet with each new release she reestablishes her dominance. While We Were Dating is as good as youve come to expect from the author-stuffed with glamour and wit, the story follows an advertising professional who falls for a Hollywood actress when she stars in his latest campaign. Its juicy yet meaningful, like every Guillory classic.-ElleRomance author Jasmine Guillory spins another dazzling love story.-TIMEThe novel introduces thoughtful commentary on mental health, racism and body image issues in Hollywood, while still tying together all the components readers want from a dreamy celebrity romance.-USA TodayAn -flavored remix of Notting Hill. Glamorous and sexy? Sounds like the perfect beach read.-Harpers Bazaar“Love yourself and pick up this witty, glitzy novel.”-VultureA delectable tale.-GoodMorningAmerica The best-selling romance novelist does it again, this time with a delicious tale of an advertising executive and the movie star he casts in his new campaign.-Entertainment WeeklyA ridiculously fun narrative that is grounded in reality while offering a much-needed escape from it...A cheery romance thats not afraid to dip into the hard stuff...A book that honors its readers by taking its genre seriously all the while providing humor and scenes of charm and delight.-TIME“Guillory has turned many a romance-novel skeptic into a true believer, and her newest release will garner even more converts . . . [a] charming, sexy love story.”-ElleThree things in life are certain: Death, taxes and Guillory will always deliver a satisfying rom-com.-E! NewsSteamy and swoon-worthy.-PopSugar About the Author Jasmine Guillory is the New York Times bestselling author of six romance novels, including The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and the upcoming While We Were Dating. Her work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time. She lives in Oakland, California. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All r...