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HISTORICAL THE DUKE AND I BK#1 $12.95 REISSUE
JULIA QUINN
THE ARRANGEMENT $23.95 TRADE P/BACK The Bridgertons series. In the ballrooms and draw-
ing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From
SYLVIA DAY, MINERVA SPENCER, KRISTIN VAYDEN
Mischief and the Marquess by Sylvia Day: Availa- their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to
ble for the first time since 2007! Justin, the Marquess address an earl and curtsey before a prince--while
of Fontaine, and Lady Sophie Milton-Riley, are com- other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally
pletely ill-suited to one another. But they will have to understood. A proper duke should be imperious and
prove it in order to end to their mothers' insistence aloof. A young, marriageable lady should be amia-
that they should marry. Yet the more they attempt to ble...but not too amiable. Daphne Bridgerton has
demonstrate how wrong their union would be, the always failed at the latter. The fourth of eight siblings
more surprisingly, irresistibly right things feel . . . The in her close-knit family, she has formed friendships
Duke's Treasure by Minerva Spencer: First time in with the most eligible young men in London. Every-
print! Plain, prickly Josephine Loman has loved one likes Daphne for her kindness and wit. But no
Beaumont Halliwell, the Fifth Duke of Wroxton, since one truly desires her. She is simply too deuced hon-
the first time she saw him. But the most beautiful est for that, too unwilling to play the romantic games
man she's ever met had eyes only for Jo's erstwhile that captivate gentlemen. Amiability is not a charac-
friend, who betrayed Beau's trust by marrying his teristic shared by Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings.
brother. Beau hasn't been home in years, but when Recently returned to England from abroad, he in-
his brother dies in an accident, he must marry to tends to shun both marriage and society--just as his
save the impoverished dukedom. And Jo is the over- callous father shunned Simon throughout his painful
looked heiress who will turn his world upside down . . childhood. Yet an encounter with his best friend's
The Inconvenient Countess by Kristin Vayden: sister offers another option. If Daphne agrees to a
First time in print! As the eldest in a poverty-stricken fake courtship, Simon can deter the mamas who pa-
family of daughters, Miss Diana Katherine Lambson's rade their daughters before him. Daphne, meanwhile,
only option is a marriage of convenience. Her only will see her prospects and her reputation soar. The
prospect is a rogue with a miserable reputation. Her plan works like a charm--at first. But amid the glitter-
only true desire: freedom. And that is exactly what ing, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there
Charles Brook, Earl of Barrington, is willing to offer, in is only one certainty: Love ignores every rule...
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He will even provide Diana with a contract. But does LORRI DUDLEY
she dare entrust her future to a scoundrel? Does she Leeward Islands series. When love comes in a
dare not to? tempest, who knew it would wear pink? Georgia Len-
THE DUCHESS DECEPTION BK#3 $10.95 nox has traded in her boyish ways for pink gowns
and a coy smile to capture the eye of the Earl of
CAT SEBASTIAN (288 PAGES)
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Marquess. When Amelia Allenby escaped a stifling earl will propose, Georgia is shipped off to the Lee-
London ballroom for the quiet solitude of the Derby- ward Islands to care for her ailing father. But when
shire countryside, the very last thing she wanted was she arrives on Nevis, the last thing she expects is to
an extremely large, if--she grudgingly admits-- learn that her abrupt departure was not at her father's
passably attractive man disturbing her daily walks. bidding but that of the infuriating, yet captivating,
Lecturing the surveyor about property rights doesn't island schoolmaster. And now her plans may well be
work and, somehow, he has soon charmed his way shipwrecked. Harrison Wells is haunted by the mem-
into lemon cakes, long walks, and dangerously heady ories of his deceased wife and hunted by the subse-
kisses. The very last place Sydney wished to be was quent women who aspire to be the next Duchess of
in the shadow of the ruins of Pelham Hall, the inherit- Linton. Desiring anonymity, he finds sanctuary in the
ed property that stole everything from him. But as he Leeward island of Nevis. He's willing to sacrifice his
awaits his old friend, the Duke of Hereford, he finds ducal title for a schoolmaster's life and the solace the
himself increasingly captivated by the maddeningly island provides. That is until unrest finds its way to
lovely and exceptionally odd Amelia. He quickly finds Nevis in a storm of pink chiffon--Miss Georgia Len-
that keeping his ownership of Pelham Hall a secret is nox. As Georgia and Harrison's aspirations break
as impossible as keeping himself from falling in love apart like a ship cast upon the rocks, a new love sur-
with her. But when the Duke of Hereford arrives, Syd- faces, but secrets and circumstances drag them into
ney's ruse is revealed and what started out as a deli- rough waters. Can they surrender their hearts to a
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an at lectures and meetings, her presence met with
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about science. Desmond Harrison cannot believe his a former lady are courting much more than business
good fortune when he sits next to Thisbe--she's in- in the first novel in Megan Frampton's newest titillat-
telligent and incredibly beautiful. He longs to see her ing series. Everything he had ever known was a
again--but he's ashamed of his low birth. Not to lie… Sebastian, Duke of Hasford, has a title, wealth,
mention his employment with the infamous Profes- privilege, and plenty of rakish charm. Until he dis-
sor Gordon, a formerly respected scientist who covers the only thing that truly belongs to him is his
turned to spiritualism and is now deeply scorned. charm. An accident of birth has turned him into plain
When Professor Gordon demands that Desmond Mr. de Silva. Now, Sebastian is flummoxed as to
recover an artifact for him--an ancient object reputed what to do with his life--until he stumbles into a gam-
to have terrible power, known as the Eye of Annie bling den owned by Miss Ivy, a most fascinating
Blue--Desmond realizes that only Thisbe holds the young lady, who hires him on the spot. Working with
key. Desmond must choose between his love for a boss has never seemed so enticing. Everything
Thisbe and his loyalty to his mentor...but humanity's tells her he's a risk she has to take… Two years
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Scotland. Four Buchanan brothers have found their stirs feelings she didn't realize she had. Can she
brides...only three more to go …. Lady Dwyn Innes keep her composure around her newest employee?
feels utterly out of place among the eligible women They vow to keep their partnership strictly business,
who've descended on Buchanan Keep, vying for the but just one kiss makes them realize that with each
attention of the last unmarried brothers. She isn't passing day--and night--there's nothing as tempting
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chard awakens her to a new world of sensation and Earl of Harcourt, offered to marry one of the infa-
possibility… After weeks away, Geordie Buchanan mous Shelley triplets, he was doing it for the dowry
returns to find his home swarming with potential to refill his depleted coffers, not for anything so silly
brides, thanks to his loving but interfering family. But as love. But when he realizes it is Thomasina Shel-
one lass in particular draws his attention from the ley masquerading as his fiancée at their final en-
moment he spies her climbing a tree. Lady Dwyn is gagement ball, not his true intended, a desire for her
not nearly as plain as she thinks. Her lush figure and that he has been ignoring sparks. And when it be-
eager kisses delight him, as does her honesty. But comes clear her sister has run away with another,
the real test lies ahead: eliminating a hidden enemy, an opportunity arises for a marriage with a much
so that he and Dwyn can seal their Highland passion deeper connection. Thomasina's feelings for Jasper
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man's law favored the few, these extraordinary her perfidy. Add to that her worry about where her
women could be found...in the heart of an outlaw. wayward sister has gone and it's a recipe for both
When three young children show up on outlaw Tait passion...and disaster. As the two slowly grow clos-
Trinity's doorstep, he knows he can't help them--a er, Jasper realizes his former fiancée's disappear-
wanted man has no business raising kids. And yet ance may have more to do with his own past than he
he can't bring himself to turn them away. At a loss, originally realized. And the longer he keeps that from
he sends for the mail order bride he'd been writing Thomasina, the more painful it will be when the truth
to, hoping the demure dressmaker will be the an- comes out. Can they let each other close enough to
swer to his prayers. Melanie Dunbar is nothing like fight together against the dangers right around the
the bride Tait was expecting. She's rough and tum- corner? And will they survive to meet the future they
ble...and hiding an ulterior motive. Dangerous men could have if they do?
have taken her sister hostage, and if Melanie wants
to see her alive, she'll have to betray her new hus-
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band. There's only one problem--the more time she
spends with Tait, the more she comes to care for
not shown because the first, and even some
him. Yet as the noose begins to tighten, Melanie will
subsequent books, particularly in a long
have to make a terrible choice: save her sister...or series, are no longer readily available.**
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la. Since seeing her at a ball when she was a young
HISTORICAL debutante, he's never forgotten her. Now that fate
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Engagement Lady Nell Daughtry has her hands full Threatened by powerful enemies, William Blackburn,
getting her reluctant bride sister safely married to the Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish High-
Prince of Lautenberg and matters only get worse lands with his daughter Vanessa. When she comes
when she learns she's been paired with Robert of age, William urges her to return to her mother in
Knightley her ex-fiancé in the wedding party. The England to make her society debut. Raised with all
Imposter Bride is Gaelen Foley's story about Lady the advantages and freedom a boy would have,
Minerva who must make sure that her country's prin- Vanessa doubts she can fit into the world of ball
cess weds Prince Tor What can she do when the gowns, parties, and high society. Nonetheless, she
bride bolts? Since the prince has never set eyes on agrees to return to England, determined to end the
his betrothed she'll have to marry the prince herself. vendetta against her father, never imagining the high
Loretta Chase's contribution Lord Lovedon's Du- price she will have to pay. Lord Montgomery Town-
el tells the tale of Chloe Sharp—when she overhears send enjoys living on the edge, courting danger as
the Earl of Lovedon say that her sister's royal mar- he fixes potentially scandalous problems for the
riage is a match made in money the firebrand steps Prince Regent. While hiding out at the home of the
outside of Regency protocol and challenges him to a Countess of Ketterham, Monty watches a disaster-in-
duel - for love and honor. the-making as his hostess tries to prepare her es-
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Scot in Here. Devilishly handsome Highlander Aden
nonetheless steps in to make her dreams come true.
MacTaggert knows next to nothing about the ways of
But no good deed goes unpunished and soon he
the ton, but he most certainly knows his way around
faces more pressing problems, including the tempta-
gaming halls and womens' hearts. Still, Aden is not
tion to upend Vanessa's wedding plans so he can
sure how he'll manage to find a Sassenach bride in
marry her himself.
time to save his family's inheritance. When his al-
most sister-in-law Miranda comes to him for assis- COMING IN MARCH:
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navigate London society and he'll teach her every- Every Bit a Rogue—Adrienne Basso
thing about wagering...and winning back her free-
For the Sake of a Scottish Rake—Anna Bradley
dom. The beautiful, clever lass intrigues Aden--but is
she playing her own game, or are the sparks be- The Mistletoe Mistress—Madison Michaels
tween them real? He is accustomed to risking his Promised—Leah Garriott
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rules of London--and love …. A FLAWED CUT . . .
The Honorable Miss Fenella Grantley has a secret:
she's been taking drama classes and longs to be an
actress. Ladies of her standing don't appear on
stage, but Fenella has never been one for society's
rules. She's quite excited to take on the challenge of
reading the leading role in a new play--until she
meets the playwright. Toeing the line between infuri-
ating and irresistible, his first impression leaves a lot
to be desired . . . OR A RARE FIND? Edward
Tremayne, illegitimate son of the Earl of Pendleton,
scorned the ton years ago, making his own way in
the world, and pursuing his literary gifts on the side.
The only thing he misses from his old world is Fenel-INTRIGUE FEBRUARY 2020 CATALOGUE
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Piper Manning's about as tough as they come, she's
and the neighbors aren't having it. Caleb is faced
had to be. She raised her siblings and they've thank-
with outright revolt, led by smart, beautiful building
fully flown the coop. All she has to do is finish fixing
manager Riley Carson and her poodle, LouLou. For
up the lake house her grandparents left her, sell it,
Caleb, this project should have been a slam dunk.
and then she's free. When a massive storm hits, she
But even more challenging than the neighborhood
runs into a tall, dark and brooding stranger, Camden
resistance is the mutual attraction between him and
Reid. There's a spark there, one that shocks her.
Riley. It would be so much easier just to stay ene-
Surprising her further, her sister and brother return,
mies. Can Riley and her canine sidekick convince
each of them holding their own secrets. The smart
Caleb that what's best for business isn't always best
move would be for Piper to ignore them all but Cam
for the heart?
unleashes emotions deep inside of her that she can't
deny, making her yearn for something she doesn't COUNTRY STRONG BK#1 $15.95
understand. And her siblings...well, they need each LINDA LAEL MILLER
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everything Piper thinks she knows about her family, Pony Creek, it's never too late for a second
herself...and Cam. Can she find a way to outrun the chance... Cord Hollister is a true cowboy at heart. As
demons? The answer is closer than she thinks … a man who has devoted his life to training horses
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AURORA ROSE REYNOLDS
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ly life is upended. She's the spitting image of the first
Him. Chrissie doesn't have time for guys, hot or oth-
woman who broke his heart--a woman he hasn't
erwise; most days, she barely has time to sleep.
seen in years--and he'll do whatever he can to help
With a thriving bakery that demands her attention
her. He just can't do it alone... Shallie Fletcher left
and plenty of proof that relationships aren't worth the
heartbreak where it belongs--in the past. And she's
trouble, she's content to go it alone. Too bad she's
done everything she can to reinvent herself and
unwittingly baited Mr. Tall, Dark, and Way Too Gor-
move on. But when an opportunity arises to partner
geous--and he's just waiting for a chance to bite.
with a therapeutic riding program for kids, Shallie
Gaston is used to getting what he wants, but he also
can't resist seeking out Cord for lessons. Back in
knows nothing good ever comes easy. From the
school, he was the crush she couldn't forget, even
moment he meets Chrissie, he realizes that this
though he only had eyes for her best friend. Seeing
woman who makes him laugh, smells like cupcakes,
him now floods her with memories...and fills her with
and looks like a tasty snack is going to be his great-
hope. Could the one who got away be the one who
est challenge. And if he's lucky, she'll be his biggest
stays?
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Self-made millionaire Landry Sutton heads to Hang-
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man Bend's Ranch to sell his land to his brother,
Hudson Baker strides in like a hero and effortlessly
Zane. Though he's got cowboy in his blood, Landry
figures out the fix, Rose can't help wondering if the
plans to return to city life before the dust even set-
boy she once crushed on as a kid could now be her
tles on his boots. Of course, he didn't count on fall-
saving grace. Hud has always been rock-solid and
ing for Big Sky Country...or Ria Manning. Ria is
dependable-a quintessential cowboy to his core. But
starting to settle into country life herself...until she
the moment Rose steps back into his life, his world
has a close encounter of the terrifying kind with a
is turned upside down by meddling family, a rescued
buffalo. Turns out the peeping monster belongs to
baby, and one highly mischievous cat. Now he'll
the cowboy next door--and he has her running even
have to decide if it's time to throw caution to the
more scared than his bison. She wants a home
wind and do whatever it takes to convince Rose that
where the buffalo don't roam, and the men don't
by her side is exactly where he wants to stay. In-
either. Could Landry's homecoming be her heart's
cludes the bonus novella, Wildflower Ranch!
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solve the cipher. With this perilous mission growing her? Imagine my surprise when I end up with an inju-
ever more dangerous, she reluctantly seeks help ry that has me out of the game for weeks, and she's
from ex-Green Beret Zack Tremaine, the one man the one to offer to help me. I should probably add
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lives. Zack Tremaine is haunted by regrets. Years arrangement: she rehabs me so that I can get back
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last deployment, but he's still every inch the hot, for her elderly grandfather, but she's running out of
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secret. Until Paige Wheeler comes home to Horse- include being forced to work the family homestead for
shoe, regretting the decision that changed both their a year--and yet, here he is. And, to make matters
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able to trust him? One thing is certain: come spring, because he's going blind. But when he meets Karen
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she learns to let go. If Sophie relaxes her grip even a COMING IN MARCH:
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the cult, men are given a young girl to marry in ex-
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lead a quiet, normal life in this conventional commu- been monitoring the cult's activities, but Charlie and
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