Romance Stars 2001

Annotations are from Advance, the Ingram Book Magazine - unless otherwise noted. heart image 2001
  • The Marriage Lesson
    Author: Alexander, Victoria
    Publisher: Avon $ 5.99 (paper) ISBN: 0380818205 Date: 2001
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    Lady Marianne Shelton pens a scandalous book based on the exploits of real life nobleman, Thomas Effington. Now Thomas is going to teach the forward country miss a lesson in love she's never going to forget.
    Updated 3/7/01
  • All Shook Up
    Author: Anderson, Susan
    Publisher: Avon $ 6.99 (paper) ISBN: 0380807149 Date: 2001
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    When an unexpected inheritance brings J.D. Carver to Star Lake Lodge, the sexy, street-wise man expects trouble. But though he thinks the warmly welcoming Lawrence clan must be working some sort of angle, a tiny part of him longs for their home-and-hearth life -- and the rest of him desires beautiful, former bad-girl and clearly off-limits Dru.
    Updated 12/14/00
  • Too Many Men
    Author: Brett, Lily
    Publisher: Morrow $ 25 ISBN: 0688177557 Date: 2001
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    Ruth Rothwax had no trouble composing letters for others, but is at a loss for words when she attempts to confront her parents horrific past--and her own possible future.
    Updated 7/27/01
  • Bridal Season
    Author: Brockway, Connie
    Publisher: Dell $ 6.99 (paper) ISBN: 0440236711 Date: 2001
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    In Victorian England, beautiful Letty Potts, a struggling music hall performer, decides to go straight. A case of mistaken identity suddenly has her planning a society wedding. No one suspects her secret--except the sensual Sir Elliot March, a war hero who has forsworn love. He senses something amiss about Letty, and soon both are caught up a scandal.
    Updated 9/21/01
  • Lady of Skye
    Author: Cabot, Patricia
    Publisher: Sonnet $ 6.50 (mass market paper) ISBN: 0743410270 Date: 2001
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    Against all sound advice, Dr. Reilly Stanton leaves London and takes a medical post in a tiny fishing village on the Isle of Skye off the coast of Scotland -- and is convinced that he can cope with the primitive conditions, horrendous Highland weather, and rampant illness. But the ravishing Miss Brenna Donnegal, who had taken her father's place as physician, is another matter.
    Updated 12/7/00
  • Fast Women
    Author: Crusie, Jennifer
    Publisher: St Martin's $ 24.95 ISBN: 0312252617 Date: 2001
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    Nell Dysart brings calamity to her job at a detective agency, but even her boss has to admit that no matter how much he hates the confusion she's brought into his life, Nell shares his passion for making things right. It's not long before they share another passion--one they can't ignore--even in the face of distractions like adultery, blackmail, arson, murder, and really bad business cards.
    Updated 3/19/01
  • True Confessions
    Author: Gibson, Rachel
    Publisher: Avon $ 6.99 (paper) ISBN: 0380814382 Date: 2001
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    L.A.-based tabloid reporter Hope Spencer arrives in Gospel, Idaho, hoping for inspiration, but discovers truth is stranger than fiction--even tabloid fiction--in the small town. Then there is local sheriff Dylan Taber. He's no made-up character from one of her stories--Dylan is all too real, and soon Hope faces the awful truth she's been without a man for too long.
    Updated 6/8/01
  • The Sword Maiden
    Author: King, Susan
    Publisher: Signet $ 6.99 (paper) ISBN: 0451204336 Date: 2001
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    The final book in the Maiden trilogy follows Eva McArthur, who leaves her Scottish clan and is desperate to be rid of her betrothed and reclaim her fortress. Eva must turn to the only man she ever loved for help. Blacksmith Lachlann MacKerron possesses the Sword of Light, and has sworn to never craft another weapon or give his heart to a woman. But, once again, he is aroused by Eva's spell.
    Updated 9/17/01
  • Indiscretion
    Author: Ivory, Judith
    Publisher: Avon $ 6.50 (paper) ISBN: 0380812967 Date: 2001
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    When her coach crashes on the treacherous Dartmoor, the sheltered Lady Lydia Bedford-Brown is stranded with wealthy Texas cowboy, Sam J. Cody. Being marooned on the English moor causes Cody to miss his own wedding to an unforgiving bride. But Liddy starts to reveal her hidden passions and courageous spirit that dare Sam to pursue even further what his heart desperately desires.
    Updated 2/21/01
  • Love to Love You Baby
    Author: Michaels, Kasey
    Publisher: Zebra $ 6.99 (paper) ISBN: 0812768441 Date: 2001
    starPublishers Weekly
    With his major league baseball career prematurely curtailed, Jack figures he's hit rock bottom--until he finds a basket on his porch with a baby inside. When interior designer Keely McBride enters the picture, Jack quickly recruits her as a nanny. But when he pitches her a curveball straight from the heart, it's a whole new ballgame.
    Updated 9/21/01
  • Fox River
    Author: Richards, Emilie
    Publisher: Mira $ 6.99 (paper) ISBN: 1551668068 Date: 2001
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    Julia Warwick grew up in a world where foxhunting and Thoroughbreds are passions. But Christian Carver, a talented horse trainer, awakens the artist--and passions--within Julia. When Christian is convicted of murder, Julia suddenly loses her sight. Though blindness darkens her world, it opens Julia's eyes to hidden truths.
    Updated 4/19/01
  • Halfway to Heaven
    Author: Wiggs, Susan
    Publisher: Mira $ 6.99 (paper) ISBN: 1551668378 Date: 2001
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    Bestselling USA Today author Wiggs pens a tale of Abigail Cabot, a gifted astronomer whose passion for the stars has left her lacking in social graces.
    Updated 8/30/01