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Cover art for THOROUGHBREDS AND TRAILER TRASH
INDIE
Released: May 12, 2012

"Not quite an award-winning stallion, but the plot gallops along at a steady pace, making for an entertaining light read."
From Golden Heart finalist Pettersen (Fillies and Females, 2011, etc.) comes the story of a poverty-stricken horse masseuse and the brash, wealthy new boss she falls in love with. Read full book review >
Cover art for AMBER'S AMBITIONS
INDIE
Released: May 25, 2011

"Meissner attempts to create a believable, determined protagonist, but the lack of conflict and convenient plot devices keep Amber's tale from resonating."
A romance about a determined young woman and her life's goals. Read full book review >
Cover art for DESPERATE DESIRES
INDIE
Released: Feb. 7, 2011

"A lusty, lightweight romp."
An earl's wife kidnaps and seduces a duke, only to fall in love with him. Read full book review >
Cover art for SCARLET NIGHTS
FICTION
Released: Aug. 3, 2010

"Bodice-ripping romance is coupled with all the suspense of a Scooby-Doo episode. "
The third in bestselling Deveraux's Edilean series (Days of Gold, 2009, etc.) offers a dashing detective, a spunky heroine and a town with old secrets. Read full book review >
Cover art for SHAME IN THE BLOOD
FICTION
Released: Dec. 1, 2007
by Tetsuo Miura, translated by Andrew Driver

"A moving and memorable introduction to a worthy voice."
Six interconnected tales set in post–World War II Japan focus mainly on the evolving relationship between a melancholy literature student and the sweet waitress he marries. Read full book review >
Cover art for DAISY DOOLEY DOES DIVORCE
FICTION
Released: Oct. 22, 2007

"Worth wading through the tears for the generous helping of Daisy Dooley wisdom."
Self-help junkie comes to terms with her divorce. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT A GIRL WANTS
FICTION
Released: March 2, 2004

"Mean-spirited characters and elaborately snotty prose don't do much for this lifeless first outing. (Note to those who think chick-lit books are interchangeable: the stock cover photo of four towel-clad women is the same one used for The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue, p. 1336)."
Job: bad. Love life: dead. Cubicle neighbor: also dead. Read full book review >
Cover art for ALWAYS THE BRIDESMAID
FICTION
Released: March 1, 2004

"Cloying tone, unoriginal story, published previously (2001) in England."
About to turn 30 and still single? Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BIRTH OF VENUS
FICTION
Released: Feb. 24, 2004

"No real surprises in the romance department, but the depiction of Florence as Tehran under the Ayatollah is an eye-opener."
British author Dunant (Mapping the Edge, 2001, etc.) weaves everyone's favorite art history moments into a vivid tapestry of life on the Arno during the upheaval of the Renaissance. Read full book review >
Cover art for COOKING FOR HARRY
FICTION
Released: Feb. 17, 2004

"Polished albeit slight effort by a collaborative, pseudonymous team of a Famous Author (who did the writing) and a Deserving Friend (who did the plotting). Charming cover and amusing premise should appeal to women of a certain age."
Plump hubby loses it. Read full book review >
Cover art for BET ME
FICTION
Released: Feb. 10, 2004

"Bet you can't stop reading it. Absolutely, irresistibly hilarious."
A risk-averse actuary gets so lucky. Read full book review >
Cover art for P.S., I LOVE YOU
FICTION
Released: Feb. 3, 2004

"Sappy rehash of some very familiar plots."
Fluffy romance from the cute-as-a-button daughter of Ireland's Prime Minister. Read full book review >