Jan.-May 2006

Recommended Reads

The links below provide more information about each book, and often include a synopsis, reviews, and picture of the book’s cover.

* = Contemporary Setting
HC = Hardcover

May 2006

Anderson, Sheryl J.–Killer Cocktail *– St. Martin’s (reprint)

Castillo, Linda–Operation: Midnight Guardian *–Harlequin Intrigue #920

Chase, Loretta–Captives of the Night — Berkley (paranormal) (reissue)

Clark, Carol Higgins–Burned *–Pocket (reprint)

Collars, Sharon–Again *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)

Conrad, Linda–Shadow Watch *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1418

Daniels, B.J.–Secret Weapon Spouse * ( Miami Confidential)–Harlequin Intrigue #915

Davidson, Mary Janice–Drop Dead, Gorgeous ! *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)

Dees, Cindy–Her Enemy Protector *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1417

Ferrarella, Marie–The Woman Who Wasn’t There *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1415

Fowler, Earlene– Delectable Mountains *– Berkley (reprint)

Herron, Rita–Return to Falcon Ridge *–Harlequin Intrigue #918 (modern gothic)

Johnston, Linda O.–Fine Feathered Death *– Berkley

Leto, Julie Elizabeth– New Orleans Nights *–Harlequin

London, Julia–Extreme Bachelor *– Berkley

Maclean, Anna–Louisa and the Crystal Gazer –Signet (historical mystery)

Marton, Dana–Protective Measures *–Harlequin Intrigue #917

Michaels, Kasey–Beware of Virtuous Women –Harlequin

Mills, Jenna–Killing Me Softly *–Harlequin

Monique, Ingrid–This Tiime *–Dafina

Monroe, Lucy–And Able *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)

Montgomery, Selena–Hidden Sins *–HarperTorch

Morgan, Hunter–Unspoken Fear *–Zebra

Pence, Joanne–To Catch a Cook *– Avon (reissue and repackaged)

Quick, Amanda–Lie by Moonlight –Jove (reprint)

Rosenberg, Nancy Taylor–Sullivan’s Evidence *–Kensington (HC)

Ryan, Sydney–High-Heeled Alibi *–Harlequin Intrigue #919

Sawyer, Cheryl–Code of Love –Signet Eclipse (trade pb)

Skye, Christina–Code Name: Blondie *–Harlequin

Smythe, Sheridon–Completely Irresistible *–Love Spell

St. Giles, Jennifer–Midnight Secrets — Berkley (gothic)

Webb, Debra–Raw Talent * (Colby Agency: New Recruits)–Harlequin Intrigue #916

Woods, Sherryl– Waking up in Charleston *–Mira < >

April 2006

Anthology–Bump in the Night –Jove (paranormal)
Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan, Mary Kay McComas, J.D. Robb

Albert, Susan Wittig–Dead Man’s Bones *– Berkley (reprint)

Andersen, Jessica– At Close Range * (Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab)–Harlequin Intrigue #911

Atherton, Nancy–Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin *–Penguin

Barrett, Gail–Facing the Fire *–Silouette Int. Moments #1414

Brockmann, Suzanne–The Admiral’s Bride –Mira

Conrad, Linda–Shadow Force *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1413

Daheim, Mary–The Alpine Quilt *–Ballantine (reprint)

Drake, Shannon–Reckless –Harlequin (reprint)

Ferrarella, Marie–The Heart of a Ruler *–Silhouette Int. Moments #4108

Fossen, Delores–Unexpected Father *–Harlequin Intrigue #913

Grady, Erin–Whispers *– Berkley

Hamilton, Lyn–The Moai Murders *– Berkley (reprint)

Hess, Joan–The Goodbye Body *– St. Martin’s (reprint)

James, Eloisa–The Taming of the Duke–Avon

Johansen, Iris–Count Down *–Bantam (reprint)

Kent, Alison–Deep Breath *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)

Killian, Diana–Sonnet of the Sphinx *–Pocket

King, Laurie R.–Locked Rooms–Bantam (historical mystery reprint)

Labud, Pamela–If You Could Read My Mind–Zebra

Long, Kathleen–When a Stranger Calls *–Harlequin Intrigue #914

Lovelace, Merline–Diamonds Can Be Deadly *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1411

Mallory, Anne–The Viscount’s Wicked Ways–Avon (gothic)

McKenna, Shannon–Out of Control *–Kensington

McKevett, G.A.–Murder a la Mode *–Kensington (reprint)

Martin, Rosemary–Twist and Shout Murder *–Signet

McKenna, Shannon–Out of Control *–Kensington

Miles, Cassie–Murder on the Mountain * (Rocky Mountain Safe House)–Harlequin Intrigue #910

O’Rourke, Sally Smith–The Man Who Loved Jane Austen *–Kensington (trade pb)

Rose, Karen–You Can’t Hide *–Warner

Stillings, Marianne–Sighs Matter *–Avon

Thomas, Melody–Angel In My Bed–Avon

Webb, Debra–Investigating 101 * (Colby Agency: New Recruits)–Harlequin Intrigue #909

York, Rebecca–The Secret Night * ( 43 Light Street)–Harlequin Intrigue #912

March 2006

Andrews, Donna–Owls Well That Ends Well *– St. Martin’s

Berenson, Laurien–Dog Eat Dog *–Kensington (reissue/repackaged)

Bloom, Elizabeth–See Isabelle Run *–Warner (reprint)

Brand, Fiona–Body Work *–Mira

Brennan, Allison–The Kill *–Ballantine (reprint)

Breton, Laurie–Criminal Intent *–Mira

Britton, Andrew–The American *–Kensington (HC)

Brown, Rita Mae–Cat’s Eyewitness *–Ballantine (reprint)

Burnes, Caroline–Familiar Escape * (Fear Familiar)–Harlequin Intrigue #905

Burton, Mary–The Arsonist *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1410

Cameron, Stella–Body of Evidence *–Mira

Cassidy, Carla–Are You Afraid? *–Signet Eclipse

Childs, Laura–Chamomile Mourning * (Tea Shop Mystery)– Berkley (reprint)

DeHart, Robyn–A Study in Scandal–Avon

Fetzer, Amy J.–Perfect Weapon *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)

Glenn, Roy–Is It a Crime? *–Urban Books (reprint)

Graham, Heather–Killing Kelly *–Mira (reprint)

Harris, Lori L.–Secret Alibi * (The Blade Brothers of Cougar County)–Harlequin Intrigue #907

Herron, Rita–In a Heartbeat *–Harlequin

Hingle, Metsy–Black Silk *–Mira

Jackson, Lisa–Fatal Burn *–Zebra

James, Elle–Beneath the Texas Moon *–Harlequin Intrigue #906

Janzen, Tara–The Mission: Crazy Kisses *–Dell

Ladd, Linda–Head to Head *–Pinnacle

Long, Julie Anne–Beauty and the Spy–Warner

Miles, Cassie–Undercover Colorado * (Rocky Mountain Safe House)–Harlequin Intrigue #904

Montana, Lynn–Running for Cover *–Avon

O’Brien, Kathleen–Quiet as the Grave *–Harlequin

Phillips, Patricia Anne–Last Bride Standing *–Dafina

Roberts, Kelsey–The Last Landry * (The Landry Brothers)–Harlequin Intrigue #903

Shaw, Sophia–Depths of Desire *–Dafina

Strohmeyer, Sarah–Bubbles Betrothed *–Onyx (reprint)

Webb, Debra–Vows of Silence *–Harlequin

Wilde, Lori–You Only Love Twice *–Warner

Wisdom, Linda Randall–Memories After Midnight *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1409

Young, Donna–Engaging Bodyguard *–Harlequin Intrigue #908

February 2006

Apodaca, Jennifer–Thrilled to Death *–Kensington (HC)

Barr, Nevada–Hard Truth *– Berkley

Bebris, Carrie–Suspense and Sensibility–Forge (literary mystery series reprint)

Brand. Fiona–High-Stakes Bride *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1403

Brennan, Allison–The Hunt *–Ballantine

Caine, Leslie–Manor of Death *–Ballantine

Cowan, Debra–Wild Fire *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1404

Craft, Francine–Passion’s Fool *–BET Books

Daniels, B.J.–Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch * ( Montana Mystique)–Harlequin Intrigue #897

Eichler, Selma–Murder Can Run Your Stockings *–Signet

Fairstein, Linda–Entombed *–Pocket Star (trade pb)

Fetzer, Amy J.–Naked Truth *–Kensington

Fluke, Joanne–Cherry Cheesecake Murder *–Kensington (HC)

Fluke, Joanne–Peach Cobbler Murder *Kensington

Forster, Rebecca–Privileged Witness *–Signet

Garvey, Amy–I Love You to Death *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)

Gibson, Rachel–Sex, Lies, and Online Dating *–Avon

Handeland, Lori–Crescent Moon *– St. Martin’s (werewolf)

Harper, Karen–The Fyre Mirror– St. Martin’s (historical mystery series)

Harris, Lori L.–Targeted * (The Blade Brothers of Cougar County)–Harlequin Intrigue #901

Janzen, Tara–The Mission: Crazy Wild *–Dell

Johnson, Janice Kay–Dead Wrong * (SS Saga)–Harlequin

Joyce, Brenda–Deadly Kisses–Mira

Kane, Mallory–Lullabies and Lies * (Ultimate Agents)–Harlequin Intrigue #899

Karr, Leona–Stoneview Estate * (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #900 (modern gothic)

Laurens, Stephanie–The Truth About Love–Avon (reprint)

Levine, Paul–The Deep Blue Alibi *–Bantam

Marton, Dana–Rogue Soldier *–Harlequin Intrigue #902

McCabe, Amanda–A Tangled Web–Signet (Regency)

McMinn, Suzanne–Deep Blue *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1405

Miller, Julie–Search and Seizure * (The Precinct)–Harlequin Intrigue #898

Mullins, Debra–Scandal of the Black Rose–Avon

Neggers, Carla–Breakwater *–Mira

Paige, Robin–Death at Blenheim Palace– Berkley (historical mystery series)

Parker, Barbara–Suspicion of Rage *–Signet

Pence, Joanne–Red Hot Murder *– Avon

Robb, J.D.–Origin in Death– Berkley (futuristic)

Shayne, Maggie–Embrace the Twilight *–Mira (reissue) (vampire)

Shayne, Maggie–Twilight Hunger *–Zebra (reissue) (vampire)

Simpson, Donna Lea–Awaiting the Moon– Berkley (paranormal)

Sizemore, Susan–Master of Darkness *–Pocket Stars (vampire)

Stuart, Anne–The Devil’s Waltz–Mira

Vaughan, Susan–Breaking All the Rules *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1406

January 2006

Anthology–Valentine’s Day is Killing Me *–Brava (trade pb)
Susanna Carr, Mary Janice Davidson, Leslie Esdaile

Anderson, Jessica–Ricochet * (Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab)–Harlequin Intrigue #893

Apodaca, Jennifer–Batteries Required *–Kensington

Beaton, M.C.–Deadly Dance *– St. Martin’s (Agatha Raisin Mystery Series)

Black, J. Carson–Dark Side of the Moon *–Signet

Bodoin, Dorothy–The Cameo Clue *–Worldwide

Brennan, Allison–The Prey *–Ballantine

Bruhns, Nina–Enemy Husband *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1402

Cabot, Meg–Size 12 Is Not Fat *–Avon (trade pb)

Calvin, June–The Ruby Ghost–Signet (Regency)

Crombie, Deborah–In a Dark House *– Avon

Enoch, Suzanne–Don’t Look Down *–Avon

Feehan, Christine–Dark Desire *–Leisure (reissue) (paranormal)

Ferrarella, Marie–Sundays Are For murder * (Signature Select)–Harlequin

Fossen, Delores–Secret Surrogate *–Harlequin Intrigue # 895

Gardner, Lisa–Alone *–Bantam

Gerard, Cindy–To the Brink *– St. Martin’s

Herron, Rita–Vows of Vengeance * ( Nighthawk Island)–Harlequin Intrigue #892

Heyer, Georgette–The Quiet Gentleman–Harlequin (reissue) (Regency)

Jance, J.A.–Edge of Evil *– Avon

Kane, Andrea–I’ll Be Watching You *–Avon

Kenyon, Sherrilyn–Unleash the Night * (Dark-Hunter)– St. Martin’s (paranormal)

Kingsbury, Kate–Wedding Rows– Berkley (World War 11 Mystery)

Lewin, Patricia–Out of Time *–Ballantine

Lowe, Gennita–Sleeping With the Agent *–Avon

Mann, Catherine–Awaken to Danger *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1401

Monroe, Lucy–Willing *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)

Peterson, Susan–Primary Suspect * (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #894 (modern gothic)

Poarch, Candice–Discarded Promises *–Dafina

Ranney, Karen–An Unlikely Governess–Avon (gothic)

Rowe, Stephanie–The Sharpest Edge *–Harlequin Intrigue #896

Sawyer, Meryl–Half Past Dead *–Harlequin

Stanley, J.B.–A Killer Collection *– Berkley

Taylor, Vickie–Flesh and Stone *– Berkley

Webb, Debra–Person of Interest *–Harlequin Intrigue #891

Wilkins, Gina–Wealth Beyond Riches * (Signature Select)–Harlequin