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What’s New With Sam and Nick in Fatal Mistake, Fatal Series Book 6?

by Marie Force, author of the Fatal Series (Carina Press)

Here we are at book six of the Fatal Series, and you may be wondering, “What else does she have to say about the same characters?” Turns out I have plenty left to say about Sam and Nick and their friends and family! In Fatal Mistake, out this week everywhere e-books are sold, Sam and Nick’s romance is hotter than ever—and they are adjusting to their new role as parents to Scotty, the 12-year-old boy they are adopting.051613 fatal mistake

Writing Sam and Nick becoming parents was among the best experiences I’ve had as an author. Sam has been tested every which way by infertility, and Nick has never had much of a family until he married his Samantha. Together they are fumbling through the adjustments that come with adding to their family, but in this case the addition is a boy about to enter the teenage years. As Nick says at one point, they are going from the frying pan to the fire of adolescence without the earlier years to prepare themselves. Ready or not, here it comes!

One of my favorite scenes in Fatal Mistake is when Scotty asks Nick about a term he heard at school. He doesn’t want to show his ignorance to his new friends so he asks his new dad what a blowjob is. Nick’s reaction to the question as well as his fumbling response had me laughing until I cried while I was writing it. And I can feel for Nick because this scene was taken straight from the annals of real life. My son asked me that same question when he was in fifth grade, and I screamed. So Nick handled it far better than I did. When I was done screaming, I called my husband into the room to deal with the explanations.

In Fatal Mistake, when Nick tells Sam about the blowjob conversation, the hilarity continues. Rather than tell you, how about I show you?

“You won’t believe what he asked me about.”

“What?”

“Blowjobs.”

Sam lifted her head off his chest, and he wished the light were on so he could see her expression. “Are you freaking kidding me? Where the hell did he hear about that?”

. . .

He said anyone who likes that has something wrong with him. I said there’s nothing wrong with me.”

“You did not! Oh my God, Nick! Now he’ll know we do that. Or that I do it.”

. . .

“I’d like to unsubscribe from the vocabulary conversations.”

“No problem,” he said, smiling. “How about I handle anything in the penis department?”

“That’d be awfully good of you.”

So yes, I have plenty left to say on behalf of Sam and Nick! I hope you’ll continue to come along on their wild ride. I’m having so much fun writing them and hope to continue the series for many more adventures. If you haven’t yet checked out the Fatal Series, book 1, Fatal Affair, is currently free everywhere e-books are sold.

Tell me this: What questions from your kids have made you scream?

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There’s Always a Risk with the Journey

by Stephanie Tyler, author of Defiance (Carina Press)

I’ve been writing about military men and motorcycles since I published my very first book, which, incidentally was a Harlequin Blaze with a military man and a motorcycle, so you could say I’ve come home with my Defiance series. And when the idea for the Defiance series came to me—and I pitched it to Angela James as “Sons of Anarchy meets the apocalypse,” I knew I’d taken a risk by combining several elements that I loved and layering them into a series.

But I also knew that this risk worked—when you can write the first seventy-five pages in a single four hour timeframe, you know you’ve got something.

For me, the biggest risk of all was Mathias. See, Mathias is a military man—he’s AWOL, and he’s looking to join Defiance with his best friend, Bish. Together, they’re quite a team—they’re best friends, brothers, really and their timing is perfect to help out hero and heroine, Caspar and Tru, battle their demons.

So why was Mathias such a risk? I wrote him in first person. No, let me rephrase that—Mathias came out in first person. It wasn’t a conscious choice. His first line I ever wrote was:

“I’d always heard there are only two types of stories—a man goes on a journey or a stranger comes to town. Way I figure, there are points in every man’s life where he’s either the journey or the stranger—sometimes both at once. “

And although that didn’t end up being his first line in the book, it definitely encompassed who Mathias is. It also encompasses the entire series, because all the characters are on some kind of journey—they’re finding themselves, finding their way in this brave new world after the massive storm dubbed the Chaos changed their lives forever.

And my journey in writing this book was obviously trying something I’d never done before. I’d never written first person before—and certainly, it’s not the norm to write the pov of a secondary character in first while the hero and heroine are in third person. But Mathias is mute—he speaks through sign language, and, when he’s with someone close to him, he doesn’t even need that. And maybe, because he didn’t have a literal voice, I needed him to have a stronger voice for you. I also saw him as more of an overreaching narrator of the piece—he’s an outsider, so his perspective is important.

My editor and I came up with ways to make the transition smoother (and she was awesome about letting me take this risk)…and I did listen to concerns of some early readers. But when I feel that strongly about something, I have to listen to my own gut and go with what I think’s right for the story. And since my characters are always taking major risks, I guess it’s only fair for me to do the same.

What’s the last risk / journey you took? Or the last risk or journey a character took in a book that blew you away?

About the Book

stephanie-tyler-defianceRebelling against her legacy as the MC’s princess, Tru Tennyson escaped the ruthless, male-dominated culture of the Defiance motorcycle club. Three years later, her newfound freedom is ripped away, thanks to a massive hybrid storm that killed millions. Now, in the post-Chaos world of semi-darkness and near-total anarchy where gangs rule, she discovers the dangerous world of Defiance may be the one thing that can keep her safe.

Tru is at the MC’s mercy when she’s dragged back to her former home…and to the only man she’s ever pictured a future with. Caspar is the bastard son of the club’s leader, her safe haven when life got rough–and her onetime lover the night she left. When Tru refuses to trade sex for power and be claimed by a rival club leader, she also dares to announce she wants Caspar instead, throwing the MC into turmoil.

Tru’s brazen revolt could start a gang war and destroy the club from within. Now both Tru and the MC must wait for Caspar’s response…and the inevitable fallout.

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Harlequin Blog News Round-Up: June 13, 2013

Each week we post the best news coming out of Harlequin and Carina Press. Usually it means a few sales, free books, contests, community spotlights and the latest video-in-convos with our authors and book trailers to check out. You know–the good stuff! Check out what’s happening in Harlequin land this week.

Who is the First?

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Harlequin Blog News Round-Up: June 6, 2013

Each week we post the best news coming out of Harlequin and Carina Press. Usually it means a few sales, free books, contests, community spotlights and the latest video-in-convos with our authors and book trailers to check out. You know–the good stuff! Check out what’s happening in Harlequin land this week.

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Three brothers. One legacy. A lifetime of secrets.

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What Happens When a Bad Boy Meets a Bad Girl?

by Sarah Morgan, author of An Invitation to Sin (Harlequin Presents Sicily’s Corretti Dynasty series)

I love writing a ‘Bad Boy’ hero. I also love writing a ‘Bad Girl’ heroine. I’ve never put them in the same book – until now!

Taylor Carmichael is trying to leave her past behind. She has reinvented herself so the last thing she needs is to find herself entangled with a man who couldn’t care less what the world thinks of him. When sexy Luca Corretti’s careless actions threaten to tarnish her new squeaky clean image, she takes control and before he knows what has hit him, commitment phobic Luca is ‘engaged’.

I laughed the whole time I wrote this book. Authors aren’t supposed to have favorite books, but between you and me (and for goodness sake don’t tell anyone), if I did have a favorite book, it just might be this one. Of course this story has all the elements we Harlequin Presents addicts love – the strong alpha hero, the glamour and emotional intensity all played out against the background of the stunning, beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily, but what I loved most about this book was the way Luca protected Taylor. He’s alpha right through to his core – a man who has never put himself out for a woman in his life before, but he does it for her and their love story, their journey, is one of my favorites. I love him. I hope you’ll love him, too.

What makes a book special for you? What does it take for a book to go on your ‘keeper’ shelf? Is it the characters? Does it have to make you laugh? Cry? Sigh with happiness? Let me know.

I promise I won’t tell anyone.

About the Book

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Taylor Carmichael holds one thing precious: the reputation she’s spent years rebuilding. Then one encounter with Corretti lothario Luca, a bottle of chilled champagne and a skintight dress and the paparazzi have their shot.

Cool, calm and irritatingly aloof, Luca couldn’t care less. Splash his face over the papers—he has bigger fish to fry. But Taylor is fuming. Luca had the chance to halt the press and refused. Well, this time she’ll make the headlines work for her:

Stop the press—bad boy Luca Corretti to wed screen siren Taylor Carmichael!

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Combinations

by Christine d’Abo, author of Sexcapades (Carina Press)

Sometimes when you combine separate elements, they in turn create something even better. Chocolate and peanut butter. Cake and ice cream. Mork and Mindy…

Petra Clark and Darcy Williams have been Internet rivals for a while now, even if they don’t realize who their nemesis is in real life. Their online banter has made both their blogs stronger, funnier and way sexier. It’s Sexcapades vs. Mantastic and it won’t only be their readers who come out on top.

Over the years there have been a number of famous rivalries that have rocked the ages and sparked debate between opposite sides. Here are a few of my favorite.

Pirates vs. Ninjas

Pirates roam the seven seas taking what they want. Including Johnny Depp. Ninjas sneak in without you hearing or seeing them, and wear comfy clothing. The awesome on both sides makes it nearly impossible to choose which one to run away with. Who am I kidding? Johnny Depp wins!

Bugs Bunny vs. Elmer Fudd

Bugs is a bit of a sarcastic bastard who takes pride in putting others in their place. Someday I hope he’ll remember to take the right turn at Alberkerky. Elmer simply hunts for sport, for fun, for…naw, he’s a jerk. But as bad as Elmer can be, we can’t help but wove the guy for his wary wovely accent.

Star Trek vs. Star Wars

This is a debate that makes me sad. Why can’t we all get along!! Star Trek is philosophical, it makes political and social commentary, and let me watch Benedict Cumberbatch run around in tight pants. Star Wars has found its way into many aspects of our society. And given us some great ringtones. Dun dun dun, dun du da, dun du da…

Mac vs. PC

Oh you know when you come up against someone who’s passionate about technology. They’ll be quite clear on which bit of tech is the best for you to have. Mac are great for graphics, music and lack of viruses. PCs are flexible, easily fixed by anyone, cheaper. I mean, come on! Of course you’re going to need enough processing power to blah blah blah blah. I’m married to a techie and I swear that’s what I hear.

While we may never come to a conclusion about which of these are better, Petra and Darcy find a way to make their blogs and their love lives work.

About the Book

Sexcapades by Christine d'AboPetra Clark’s blog Sexcapades inspires women to embrace sexuality. What readers don’t know is that her advice isn’t based on personal experience. Despite erotic fantasies about the hot guy at her local coffee shop, social anxiety keeps Petra from connecting with real men in the real world. She’s more comfortable as PC, sparring online with her nemesis, the cocky D. Williams.

Counselor by day, blogger by night, Darcy Williams gets a thrill countering PC’s female-friendly advice with a macho slant. And when both blogs are nominated for an award, he’s intrigued by the chance to finally meet the woman who’s been driving him wild with her Sexcapades.

When Petra runs into her coffee-shop crush at the awards party, sparks fly–and so do their clothes. Only after multiple orgasms does she realize who Darcy really is: the competition. Now they’re facing accusations of fraud, with stalking and blackmail thrown in. But perhaps most frightening of all are the feelings growing between them…

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Christine d’Abo is hooked on romance. As a novelist and short story writer with over thirty publications, including the immensely popular Long Shots series, the imagination is always flowing. She loves to exercise and stops writing just long enough to keep her body in motion too. When she’s not pretending to be a ninja in her basement, she’s most likely spending time with her family and two dogs.

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The Wedding Quartet

Introducing ‘The Wedding Season’ – the brand-new continuity from Harlequin KISS!
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Reese, Cassie, Gina and Marnie were best friends. Until that night. They haven’t seen each other in years, but now Reese is getting married and she wants everyone there.

It will be a reunion to remember – but what these feisty women hadn’t reckoned on are the sizzling, scandalous, and very surprising consequences…

Intrigued? Can’t wait to read more about these four fantastic heroines and what they really think about getting hitched? Well, you’re in luck! Read on for…

Wedding Tips from the Awesome Foursome:
Four Friends Who’ve Been There, Done That and Have a Quartet of Wedding Season Stories to Prove It.
17278005THE UNEXEPCTED WEDDING GUEST by Aimee Carson is available from July 2013.

Reese Michaels’ Tips for Coping With Unexpected Wedding Guests:
Dealing with the future mother-in-law. Unforeseen forces of nature, like bad weather during an outdoor service. Or a groomsman who’s gone MIA. These are the potential disasters that give most brides-to-be nightmares before their big day. No one wants to get caught unprepared. While the no-show rate is regularly talked about, these days it’s not unusual for some guests to forget to reply—or change their mind without letting you know—and then the big day comes and there they are! Of course, it is never acceptable to attend a wedding without the proper RSVP. But remember, chances are they arrived simply with the intention of wishing you well. So above all else, be gracious. And don’t panic. Planning ahead can insure a smooth day. Setting an extra table is always an excellent choice. Any surprise guests can be seated at the empty place settings with very little fuss and no one will be the wiser.

 
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Cassie Barclay’s Tips for Weddings and Choosing a Mate:
So, they want me to talk about weddings and wedding tips and really, there’s a storm happening on Jupiter that would blow most people’s minds so Earthly things aren’t really my concern at the moment. But I have a window of time with the satellite so here goes….
My tip? Have really good friends who are way more into weddings than you are. And a groom who has a lot of time on his hands. Then they’ll just do it for you and all you have to do is show up, put on the dress they hand-picked for you and let them get you to the church (or whatever) on time.
But really…..
What you’re wearing or what colour the tablecloths are, doesn’t matter. All that matter is biologically compatibility. And pheromones. Remember, we’re all just animals and how good a mate smells is directly related to their compatibility. And I’m not talking about fancy colognes and expensive soaps here. I’m talking pure male animal scent. Trust me on this – pheromones are powerful things. And best of all it’s not some airy fairy emotion – it’s science.
And science is never wrong.
So get sniffing. Pheromones never lie.

 
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Gina Carrington’s Tips on How to Own Being the Maid of Dishonor (Again!)
My top tips are for all those single sisters out there whose hearts sink a little when one of those far-too-familiar engraved invitations pops through her letterbox and she discovers yet another of their BFFs is about to be a single lady no more… Sigh not, I say. Why? Because ladies, if you don’t know this already, weddings are quite simply a veritable smorgasbord of eligible bachelor talent — usually dressed in tuxedos (yummy) and being forced to socialise in low lighting. It therefore follows that getting invited to a wedding when you’re young, free, single and ready to roll should be a cause for celebration – not consternation. But, to make the absolute most of the opportunity, you need to follow two simple rules…
First off, forget all that tosh about upstaging the bride — she’s got her guy, she’s going to be gorgeous whatever, and if she’s a true friend she won’t mind in the least when you go the full pamper package, buy a beyond-amazing new frock and slip on your dancing heels for her big day, too. Then, once you’re feeling fine and looking fabulous, simply locate your available hottie of choice and start tying him in a knottie by taking advantage of all those lovely little pheromones pinging about all over the place — it’s simple science, just ask my favourite geek Cassie! Seriously ladies, it’s like shooting a buff barracuda in an exceptionally small, lilac-chiffon-lined barrel. What’s not to like? Enjoy!

 
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Marnie Price’s Tip for All Brides to Be:
I’ve been in so many weddings, I should be a professional bridesmaid. I’m practically the heroine from that movie 27 Dresses, only I didn’t keep any of my bridesmaid’s dresses because honestly, I’ve never had a bridesmaid’s dress that wasn’t hideous in some way (no offense, Reese.). There’s just something horrible about having someone else pick out your clothes for you and then match you to six other girls –and no dress is flattering on all women, regardless of what the bridal industry tries to tell you. And quit listening to the bridal industry anyway; it turns you into a Bridezila. So my big wedding tip? Be nice to your bridesmaids. One day, we’ll return the favor.

 

 

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The Cat’s Meow in Romance

by Linda Skye, author of A Dance with Indecency (Harlequin Historical Undone!)

Have you ever heard someone call something “the cat’s pajamas”, the “bees knees”, or “hotsy-totsy”? Popular in the 1920s, these expressions all meant the same thing: amazing! And that is exactly how I felt when I heard that F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel, The Great Gatsby, was being made into a movie.

The film brings to life the absolute extravagance of the Twenties in all of their bright, bold and brazen glory. When I close my eyes, I can just imagine the night coming alive with jazz music as the elite of New York celebrated in lavish style. It was a time where women threw off traditional notions of propriety, joining men in speakeasies and music clubs. They danced. They drank. They wore gorgeous flapper dresses, and they partied with gusto. The decade wasn’t nicknamed “the roaring Twenties” for nothing!

Lush celebrations, fast cars, and a dangerously sexy man – that’s all in my newly released Harlequin Historical Undone, A Dance with Indecency, which is set in the same time period as The Great Gatsby. Harry McMahon is a hotel mogul who is as rich as he is handsome; a powerful man set on monopolizing the New York social scene…and on seducing Elise Rousseau – a wealthy young widow who sweeps back into New York in a flurry of haute couture tassels and shiny pearls.

Harry takes great pleasure in introducing Elise to some of the lesser-known sensual attractions of the Twenties. They cut a rug to jazzy blues in a speakeasy. They speed around the city in a posh breezer. They venture into a “petting party”. And well, if you were young, single and pushing the boundaries, would you try it? See what happens when Elise goes with Harry!

But just as in The Great Gatsby, there are secrets hiding beneath the façade of careless decadence. Elise isn’t just a flippant, fun-chasing aristocrat. No, she’s out for revenge of the sensuous kind – and Harry is her target. This is a fun, steamy story that I hope you’ll like!

The French nicknamed the decade “les années folles” (the crazy years) – and you can easily see why! And I just can’t wait to experience it through film and fiction.

I hope you’ll escape with me into the exuberant atmosphere of The Great Gatsby by enjoying all the great stories coming out that feature the fun and sensuality of the rip-roaring Twenties!

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a dance with indecency linda skyeNew York City, 1920s

Bootleggers are breathing down hotelier Harry McMahon’s neck. So when a beautiful, young, and very wealthy widow from Paris turns up at the Cotton Club, Henry sees it as the perfect opportunity to combine business and pleasure. First he will take her body, then her heart, and finally, her money…

Elise Rousseau may not be the mousey innocent she once was, but she can’t believe Harry doesn’t recognize her–and she intends to punish him in the most wicked way. She will make him want her body, make him give her his heart. And then she will break it, just as he broke hers four years ago…

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Check Out June’s New Releases!

Can we all say it together? Summer’s here! Woohoo! *does a happy dance*

Okay, fine, it’s almost here. Waiting for the kids to finish school? Counting down the days until your vacation? I getcha. Maybe these new releases will get you into the mood for the season. See what we’ve got on offer for those long, sultry summer night reading sessions.

Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery

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Falling for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraw’s otherwise awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot the boy who captured her heart. Now he’s back in Fool’s Gold, California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever.

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Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods

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With her two younger sisters heading for the altar, will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately she’d rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, it’s hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero.

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Big Sky Summer by Linda Lael Miller

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Will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately she’d rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, it’s hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero.

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I’ll Be Seeing You by Suzanne Hayes and Loretta Nyhan

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It’s January 1943 when Rita Vincenzo receives her first letter from Glory Whitehall. They have nothing in common except one powerful bond: the men they love are fighting in a war a world away from home.

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The Look of Love by Bella Andre

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Chloe Peterson has vowed never to make the mistake of trusting a man again. Her reasons are as vivid as the bruises on her cheek. So when her car skids off a wet country road straight into a ditch, she’s convinced the gorgeous guy who rescues her must be too good to be true.

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A Brother’s Honor by Brenda Jackson

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Attorney Jace Granger is determined to take responsibility for Granger Aeronautics, his family’s failing business.  As CEO, he hires a consultant to turn the company around. Smart, sexy Shana Bradford is the right person for the job-and the right woman to turn Jace’s world upside down.

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An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan

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Taylor Carmichael holds one thing precious: the reputation she’s spent years rebuilding. Then one encounter with Corretti lothario Luca, a bottle of chilled champagne and a skintight dress and the paparazzi have their shot.

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I Cross My Heart by Vicki Lewis Thompson

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Self-help guru Bethany Grace has returned home to clean up the now-decrepit family ranch after her father’s death. Rather than just set the whole place ablaze (her first choice), she settles for a nice symbolic little blaze outside…until things get out of hand!

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His Uptown Girl by Liz Talley

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It’s taken Dez years to return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina swept away what mattered most. His musician’s soul is still lost in the wreckage, but he’s after a brand-new future by opening an Uptown jazz club. Too bad the distractingly sexy Eleanor Theriot is getting in his way.

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Confessing to the Cowboy by Carla Cassidy

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Someone is killing waitresses at the Cowboy Café. Three women are dead, and Sheriff Cameron Evans means to find out why. But as he works to solve the case, the hunky sheriff must push beyond his feelings for the café’s owner. There’s a murderer on the loose. Passion has no place here.

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Reforming the Viscount by Annie Burrows

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Viscount Rothersthorpe can’t tear his eyes from Lydia Morgan any more than he can calm the raging fury coursing through his veins. Is there no end to the irony? Come to town to find a wife, only to be taunted by the past?

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Phantom Wolf by Bonnie Vanak

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When a dangerous mission leads him deep into the jungles of Honduras, Navy SEAL Sam Shaymore is confronted with his fiery past in the form of Kelly Denning. The minute he looks into her eyes, Sam knows he’s never forgotten the sultry kisses and luscious curves of the beautiful Enchanter Mage.

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Defiance by Stephanie Tyler

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Tru Tennyson escaped the ruthless, male-dominated culture of the Defiance motorcycle club. When Tru refuses to trade sex for power and be claimed by a rival club leader, she also dares to announce she wants Caspar, the bastard son of the Defiance’s leader, instead. Tru’s brazen revolt could start a gang war and destroy the club from within.

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Fatal Mistake: Book Six of the Fatal Series by Marie Force

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D.C. is recovering from angry riots after one player’s mistake blew the D.C. Federals’ chance at the World Series, and Lt. Sam Holland is determined to unravel the twisted web of motives behind the star center fielder’s death. Was it a disgruntled fan, a spurned lover or a furious teammate?

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Dare You To by Katie McGarry

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If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk’s home life, they’d send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in and forces Beth to choose between her mom’s freedom and her own happiness.

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The Girl with the Iron Touch by Katy Cross

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When mechanical genius Emily is kidnapped by rogue automatons, Finley Jayne and her fellow misfits fear the worst. What’s left of their archenemy, The Machinist, hungers to be resurrected, and Emily must transplant his consciousness into one of his automatons—or forfeit her friends’ lives.

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Get swept away…into the Highlands

By Emily Ohanjanians (Editor)

highlanders-brenda-joyce-michelle-willingham-terri-brisbinIf you love Highlander romances, you’re not alone—a lot of us editors at Harlequin can’t get enough! Even though it’s a subgenre that’s been around for ages, there are a lot of great new releases these days rocking Scottish lasses and their hunky warriors. One of the most exciting is our very own HIGHLANDERS, a fantastic ebook consisting of not one but three stories from the hottest voices in historical romance. Perfect for curling up under a warm tartan with a glass of scotch and your e-reader. (You know you want to.)

Kicking off with “The Warrior and the Rose,” New York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce shows us why she’s one of the best historical writers of all time. With larger-than-life characters, lots of drama and a big, epic romance, this sweeping love story of two people from rival clans during the Scottish Wars of Independence is sure to please anybody looking for an engrossing read. And it leads beautifully into her upcoming release, A Rose in the Storm (coming in July 2013 from Harlequin HQN)!

Terri Brisbin’s “The Forbidden Highlander,” a heart-wrenching romance about two people torn between love and loyalty to their clans, showcases this author’s never-ending ability to sweep us away. Longtime fans of her writing and newcomers alike will love this novella—and for those looking to further their enjoyment, look for Terri’s At the Highlander’s Mercy (available now from Harlequin Historical).

Anyone who loves Highlander romance is well-versed in Michelle Willingham’s booklist—and if you’re not, dive in! She has tons of books that will tickle your fancy, among them her novella in this anthology, “Rescued by the Highland Warrior.” A woman who stands to lose everything and the man who comes to her aid. This novella is linked to Michelle’s MacKinloch Clan series and features Dougal MacKinloch. Michelle can write swoon-worthy romance with the best of ‘em. And don’t miss her upcoming To Sin with a Viking (coming in August 2013 from Harlequin Historical).

We hope you enjoy this anthology as much as we do. Please feel free to comment below or tweet—we’d love to hear what you think!

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