FORTUNE’S KISS by Lisa Manuel
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Medallion Press
Release Date: March 2008
ISBN: 978-193383635-5

“The characters are full of depth and vitality and you feel like you are with them every step of the way. Fortune’s Kiss is definitely one for the keeper shelves.” — Night Owl Reviews

“…A cunning story of love and treachery… Settle down with some tea and cakes and put up your feet. Fortune’s Kiss is an excellent Sunday afternoon read.” — Novel Spot

“…An excellent historical romantic suspense. This is an exciting and enjoyable book and one you don’t want to miss.” — Romance Junkies

“…An amusing, engaging historical romance starring two likable heroes and a zany out of control support cast.” — Harriet Klausner

“…Unique and sinfully delicious…” — Romance Reviews Today

Practical, country-bred Moira Hughes must fight for the family fortune she believes her stepfather’s heir has unlawfully withheld from her. Graham Foster, treasure hunter and Egyptian antiquities expert, returns to London to claim his barony only to find himself accused of foul play by Moira and her widowed mother. Coming to a wary truce, Graham agrees to help Moira find her lost fortune, and together they follow a trail of fraud, deceit and murder that leads them through the streets of London—and into each other’s arms.

If you looking for an erotic historical romance, check out Kate Pearce’s latest novel.

SIMPLY SEXUAL
by Kate Pearce
Publisher: Kensington Aphrodisia
Regency-set erotic romance
ISBN: 978-0-7582-2354-8
January 29th 2008

Romantic Times: 4 stars

“This book has something for everyone: hot sex scenes, a sexy hero with a tragic past, a smart and compassionate heroine, intrigue, danger and Regency London at its most decadent! Valentin and Sara are a steamy match made in heaven, and as their sexual relationship deepens, so will the reader’s appreciation of Pearce’s storytelling talents. Val and Sara’s sexual antics are varied and believable, and their happy ending is sure to satisfy romance lovers.

Summary:
Neither Valentin nor Sara expects their hasty marriage to actually evolve into a love match. Val suffers physical and emotional scars from his years as a sex slave in a Turkish brothel, and Sara is young, innocent and doesn’t understand why her husband can’t completely trust her.

But they must learn to rely on each other’s strengths when Val’s business, family and the couple’s happiness are threatened by an unknown enemy. (Aphrodisia, Feb., 304 pp., $13.95)

—Rhomylly Forbes

Like paranormal romance? Then check out Lori Devoti’s latest novel.

Publisher: Silhouette Nocturne
ISBN: 978-0373617791
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: January 2008

4 1/2 Stars, Romantic Times Magazine!

Kol Hildr had spent the last century battling hellhounds and warlocks who sought to usurp his portal’s magic. A mighty shape-shifter with the ability to change into wolf form, Kol made accessing the powerful gateway nearly impossible—unless you were a witch of Kelly Shane’s talents. She had a score to settle and would do anything to close the portal that led to her unearthly prison. Though an alliance with her compromised Kol’s purpose, something about the little witch overwhelmed his fierce, battle-worn soul. But when he learned Kelly’s life might be in jeopardy, could Kol put aside the one thing he thought he valued most—the portal—to journey to the other side and rescue her?

It’s my pleasure to tout a fellow Kensington author’s new release. Wow, what a hot cover, Celia!

From the author, Celia May Hart: ONE MORE TIME is out under Kensington’s Aphrodisia line. I was so thrilled when I got the word that I made RT’s Top Pick list! (Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine). Here’s part of the review:

“This scorching roller-coaster of a read is an erotic page-turner. It has romance, intrigue, licentious nobility, a Greek god come to life and an unexpected ending. Feisty Abby and sensual Myles are the perfect couple to surmount the obstacles in their way. This may have been the first book I’ve read by Hart, but it certainly won’t be the last!”
4.5 stars, Bella March, Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine

Yup, a Greek god come to life. It’s quite possibly no secret that I fell for the Greek god, even if he isn’t exactly the good guy. But well, he has his reasons.

What might be a secret is that there’s more paranormal to this book than the heroine’s trip back in time. For some reason, I didn’t want to “spoil” the Greek god’s appearance, but hey, I’m pretty sure that’s him on the cover. (Hard to tell, I don’t think either the hero or the Greek god would bother with a towel.)

Here’s what the back cover blurb says:

“Travel back to a world where lords and ladies ruled the ton by day and wild, wanton abandon ruled them at night…

Abby Deane has no problems piloting a small plane to her new job — until she lands and realizes she has traveled back in time to Regency England. She’s fascinated by everything around her, especially the seductive Myles Hardy. If she can’t get back to her own time, she might as well enjoy the potent sensuality simmering beneath that rock hard body…

Myles Hardy can’t take his eyes off the mysterious and alluring woman who’s suddenly appeared in front of him. Miss Abby Deane talks of the future, but it is pleasuring her here and now that most intrigues him. And her bag of sensual delights holds the key to revealing her most secret desires and forbidden fantasies…”

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE COWBOYS GONE?
by Kate Pearce

Publisher: Virgin “˜Cheek’

ISBN:978-0-352-34100-6

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, unless you’re Lauren Redstone. In her case a little klutziness at a hotel bar turns into an unexpected opportunity to indulge in her most erotic fantasy-sex with a real honest-to goodness cowboy. But when Lauren wakes up the next morning, she discovers she’s indulged in more than a night of incredible passion-she’s wearing a sparkling gold wedding band.

But Lauren’s plans don’t include a life-time commitment to one man. Not when she has a nice safe life with her retro props business and a firm desire to stay far away from controlling men like her father. Love isn’t even a factor in her game plan. But her sexy cowboy isn’t ready to fold his hand just yet. Can he convince her that true love always wins in the end?

5 stars…an incredible story about families and how they deal with each other…Brava Ms. Pearce, please write another! JERR reviews
5 stars…”With a vivacious hero and heroine, genuinely depicted emotions and steamy love scenes, Kate Pearce fills this story with passion and real-life moments.” Single Title reviews