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SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT - Rochelle Alers Bainbridge House )Book #3) Harlequin Special Edition BUY (26 December) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

After being betrayed by her actor husband, Shannon Younger is content with her new life—far from the spotlight. But when the pastry chef crosses paths—for a second time!—with landscape architect to the stars Joaquin Williamson, he hypnotizes her whenever they’re together. And since they’re both living at his family’s château turned hotel…that’s often! Joaquin’s a reminder of the life Shannon fled. But could he also be a new beginning?

WRANGLING A FAMILY - Kathy Douglass Aspen Creek Bachelors (Book #3) Harlequin Special Edition BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Bidding on bachelor Nathan Montgomery was a way for single mom Alexandra Jamison to get her friends off her back. She had no interest in a serious relationship, and luckily, neither did the handsome rancher. Although Nathan did believe Alexandra would make the perfect cover “girlfriend” to keep his matchmaking family at bay. What harm could a few innocent dates cause? It wasn’t as if Nathan had any plans to seriously fall for a ready-made family…

WATCHERS OF THE NIGHT - Charlene Parris The Night Guardians (Book #1) Harlequin Romantic Supense BUY Reviewer: Shirley Fleming | Rating: A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Haunted by the tragedies in her past, forensic investigator Cynthia Cornwall risks everything to keep Detective Adam Solberg informed about the explosion that led to his father’s death. Open, attentive and undeniably gorgeous, Adam seems too good to be true. But Cynthia will have to trust him if they’re both going to survive this case. And she’ll have to decide if the connection they’ve forged is real enough to last.

UNDER THE COVER OF DARKNESS - K. D. Richards West Investigations (Book #7) Harlequin Intrigue BUY (26 December) Reviewer:  |  Rating: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

When a body is found on a deserted road, Detective Yara Thomas isn’t convinced it’s suicide. The victim’s cell phone is missing. And why is Brandon West’s business card in the dead woman’s car? Complicating Yara’s search for the killer is her romantic history with the prominent attorney. As desire flares again, she and Brandon must trust each other with their secrets or they might not live to close the case…

	VIGILANTE JUSTICE - Jacquelin Thomas The Protectors Love Inspired BUY (26 December) Reviewer:  |  Rating: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Everleigh Taylor has worked tirelessly to build a safe life for her young daughter. But someone is targeting them to avenge her serial killer father’s crimes. As she and Detective Declan Blanchet plunge back into a terrifying past, Declan’s unwavering protection gives Everleigh hope for the future. But a merciless adversary will force them into an endgame no one can win…

A MARQUIS TO PROTECT THE GOVERNESS - Parker J. Cole Harlequin Historical BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Reeling from the discovery that everything she knew about her life was a lie, Isadora is forced to take up a position as a governess in the brooding Marquis de Lyonnais’s household. As she helps the marquis bond with his orphaned nephew, Isadora can’t help but be drawn to the man behind the title. But can she trust him to protect her secret…one that’s so explosive it could rock the court of King Louis XV!

	NO RESERVATIONS - Sheryl Lister A Novel of Friendship Harper Muse BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A++ MAINSTREAM FICTION
Best friends forever. That’s the vow Joy, Diane, Rochelle and Yvette made when they were children, and even in their mid-thirties, the friends have always been there for each other—through the highs and lows of life and love. Until forever comes up against a terminal cancer diagnosis. Nothing could have prepared them for what life would look like when four became three.

AN AGENT FOR CAMILLE - Parker J. Cole Pinkerton Matchmakers (Book #41) Barr 26 Publishing BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A HISTORICAL ROMANCE

For the past twenty years, Pinkerton agent Rounder Addison, has been living a lie, afraid that his past will find him out. The only reason why he hasn't been caught is that he doesn't do anything to risk exposure. When the Great Fire of Chicago forces Rounder to relocate to the Pinkerton Agency in Denver, Colorado, he comes face to face with a beautiful mulatto woman who threatens his peace of mind. He knows there's something different about her and he's afraid that somehow, she can unveil the secret he's kept hidden for so long.