Books For You: May 2011

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CHOSEN BY BLOOD by Virna DePaul

Debut author Virna DePaul has donated 8 copies of her paranormal romantic suspense, CHOSEN BY BLOOD (A Para-Ops Novel), to be released May 3 from Berkley. For more about Virna, visit her at www.virnadepaul.com

United by fate. Bound by desire.

Five years after the Second Civil War ends, humans and Otherborn— humanlike creatures with superhuman DNA—still struggle for peace. To ensure the continued rights of both, the FBI forms a Para-Ops team with a unique set of skills.

Leader of an Otherborn clan, half-breed vampire Knox Devereaux would do anything to find a cure for the anti-vamp vaccine slowly starving his people into extinction. When the FBI contacts him about leading a team of hand-selected Others on a mission to reclaim the stolen antidote, Knox accepts. His new assignment places him in direct contact with Special Agent Felicia Locke, the beautiful human he’s craved since their very first meeting.

MURDER UNDER COVER: A BIBLIOPHILE MYSTERY by Kate Carlisle

NYT Bestselling author Kate Carlisle has donated 8 copies of MURDER UNDER COVER, latest book in her Bibliophile Mystery series, coming from NAL in May! For more on Kate, visit her at www.KateCarlisle.com

With her latest project, bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright expects some exciting
developments under the cover…

When she receives an exquisite copy of the Kama Sutra from her best friend to restore, Brooklyn anticipates re-creating a beautiful book and spicing up her love life. But before Brooklyn can get started, Robin winds up in trouble: Her apartment is ransacked, and the great guy she recently met lies murdered in her bed. Now she’s the number one suspect.

Luckily, Brooklyn’s boyfriend, British security expert Derek Stone, is ready to help. And not a moment too soon, because Brooklyn’s own apartment is found thoroughly searched. And worse, a bleeding Russian stranger barges in, and the earlier victim is identified as Ukrainian, making it clear that Brooklyn’s involved in an international conspiracy. Obviously, exploring the Kama Sutra’s bliss will have to wait until after Brooklyn finds the killer….

BLOOD TRINITY by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

NYT best seller Dianna Love has donated 8 copies of her latest collaboration with #1 NYT best seller Sherrilyn Kenyon. Blood Trinity is the first in a new urban fantasy series, and debuted on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Walmart best seller lists.   Read an excerpt of BLOOD TRINITY and find out more about the Belador urban fantasy series here.

Atlanta has become the battlefield between human and demon. An outcast among the Beladors, Evalle Kincaid has walked the line between human and beast her whole life.

A cursed warlord’s blood grudge against the Beladors will pit Evalle’s freedom against the survival of the human race.

And only one can win.

"NYT best sellers Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love’s new Belador series explodes onto the urban fantasy scene with a fresh concept, complex world and unique characters wrapped into an emotionally engaging story full of twists." Barbara Vey, Publishers Weekly

CAPTIVE OF SIN by Anna Campbell

Multi-award winning author Anna Campbell has donated 8 copies of CAPTIVE OF SIN, released November 2009 from Avon. Visit Anna at www.annacampbell.info

He pledged his honor to keep her safe . . .

Returning home to Cornwall after unspeakable tragedy, Sir Gideon Trevithick comes upon a defiant beauty in danger, and vows to protect her whatever the cost. He’s dismayed to discover that she’s none other than Lady Charis Weston, England’s wealthiest heiress—and that the only way to save her from the violent stepbrothers determined to steal her fortune is to wed her himself! Now Gideon must hide the dark secrets of his life from the bride he desires more with every heartbeat.

She promised to show him how to love—and desire--again . . .

Charis has heard all about Gideon, the dangerously handsome hero with the mysterious past. She’s grateful for his help, but utterly unwilling to endure a marriage of convenience—especially to a man whose touch leaves her breathless. Desperate to drive him mad with passion, she would do anything to make Gideon lose control—and fall captive to irresistible, undeniable sin.

WICKED SURRENDER by Jade Lee

Bestselling author Jade Lee has donated 8 copies of WICKED SURRENDER, released in September, 2010 by Berkley. For more on Jade, visit her at www.jadeleeauthor.com

In her dreams of desire, she wanted it all...

Scher Martin longs for the respectability of a church wedding, a country home, and children. Unfortunately, as the daughter of an actress, she is far from her goal. So far, in fact, that she almost surrenders her dreams and agrees to become mistress to Brandon Cates, Viscount Blackston. Then the unexpected happens: Brandon's cousin Kit proposes marriage.

...including the love of a man who could be her ruin.

Having once tasted Scher's sweetness, Brandon refuses to give her up. It's not his pride at stake, but his very soul, for Scher soothes the darkness in his heart. And as the wedding date approaches, he becomes desperate, revealing the secrets of his past in his attempt to seduce her. Trapped between the propriety she craves and the love of a dark and troubled man, Scher must decide to whom she will surrender her heart...

THE SEDUCTION OF A DUKE by Donna MacMeans

Award-winning author Donna MacMeans has donated 8 copies of THE SEDUCTION OF A DUKE, released April, 2009 from Berkley Sensation.  For more on Donna, check out her website at www.donnamacmeans.com

Francesca Winthrop wanted to marry for love, but her social-climbing mother arranged a betrothal to an English duke who is likewise not eager to marry.  But a chance encounter and a dash of intrigue make the unwilling couple rethink what they really desire.

MONEY SHOT by Susan Sey

Award-winning author Susan Sey has donated 8 copies of MONEY SHOT, her latest release from Berkley. For more on Susan, go to www.SusanSey.com

READY…

Secret Service Agent Maria “Goose” di Guzman knows something about penance. A tragic mistake forced her to replace the dangerous, impulsive girl she’d been with someone better, smarter. Someone sexy, cool and utterly controlled. But one crack in her perfect façade lands Goose on tiny Mishkwa Island, investigating naked hippies, frisky moose, and a red hot park ranger who sees straight through her.

AIM…

When Rush Guthrie traded in an elite military career to police his tiny island home town, he got a pretty good deal: a park ranger’s badge, a resurrected conscience, and signs of life from his MIA sense of humor. A guy couldn’t want anything more. But when Goose turns up--all sexy curves, sad eyes, and thorny questions--Rush realizes he can want more. A lot more.

FIRE!

While Goose pursues the island’s deepest secrets, Rush pursues the brave, funny woman inside all that careful perfection. But the truths they uncover put everything on the line--life, death and true love. And they’ll only get one shot at all of it.

DEADLY LITTLE SECRETS by Jeanne Adams

Romantic Times Top Pick author Jeanne Adams has donated 8 copies of DEADLY LITTLE SECRETS, released September, 2010 by Kensington/Zebra. For more on Jeanne, visit her website, www.JeanneAdams.com

Security expert Gates Bromley's number one priority is protecting billionaire art collector Dav Gianikopolis. But when he joins forces with CIA Agent Ana Burton to trace stolen art in a cold case, Gates finds a major distraction.

After botching an operation that cost her colleagues' lives, Ana is reassigned to cold cases. When she opens Dav's case, which involved five brutal murders and starts asking questions, Ana is almost killed. The forgers want to be sure the cold case stays cold, and dead and they don't mind killing Ana or Gates to keep it that way.

In a race against time, Ana and Gates must untangle the coverups, the lies and forgeries, and find the killer or killers, before they're hit. They also fight their growing attraction - and trust issues - along the way. Will the past stay buried or will the murders keep piling up?