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
August 2004
Anderson, Jessica–Intensive Care *–Harlequin Intrigue #793
Anderson, Susan–Hot and Bothered *–Mira
Beard, Julie–Kiss of the Blue Dragon *–Silhouette Bombshell #5
Brashear, Jean–Most Wanted *–Harlequin Superromance #1219
Brown, Sandra–White Hot *–Simon & Schuster (HC)
Byerrum, Elllen–Designer Knockoff *–Signet
Byrd, Adrianne–If You Dare *–Harper Torch
Charton, Elaine–Pandora’s Justice *–Triskelion Publishing (E-book)
Chesney, Marion–Hasty Death– St. Martin’s Minotaur (HC)
Clark, Jaycee–Deadly Shadows *–New Concepts Publishing (E-book)
Clayton, Donna–Close Proximity *–Silhouette
Conway, Madeleine–The Errant Earl–Zebrar (Regency Mystery)
Coulter, Catherine– Hemlock Bay *–Jove (reprint)
Daheim, Mary–This Old Souse *–Willliam Morrow (HC)
Douglas,Christine–Mind Game (Ghostwalker)–Jove (paranormal)
Ferrarella, Marie–Diamonds and Deceptions *–Silhouette Special Edition #1627
Fetzer, Amy J.–Alias *–Silhouette Bombshell #6
Fitzpatrick, Flo–Ghost of a Chance *–Zebra (ghost)
Gerritsen, Tess–Body Double *–Ballantine (HC)
Goodman, Jo–Beyond a Wicked Kiss–Zebra
Harlen, Brenda–Bulletproof Hearts *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1313
Hart, Arianna–Take Your Medicine *–Triskelion Publishing (E-book)
Herron, Rita–Midnight Disclosures * ( Nighthawk Island)–Harlequin Intrigue #790
Hinze, Vicki–Lady Justice *–Bantam
Hooper, Kay–Hunting Fear *–Bantam (HC)
Hunter, Maddy–Pasta Imperfect *–Pocket Books
Hutchinson, Bobby–Spontaneous Combustion *–Harlequin Code Red
Irvin, Candace–Triple Dare *–Silhouette Int.Moments #1311 (paranormal theme)
Jackson, Lisa–See How She Dies *–Zebra (author’s book Treasures, revised and updated)
Jones, Pauline Baird–A Dangerous Dance *–Five Star (HC)
Kane, Mallory–Bulletproof Billionaire *–Harlequin Intrigue #789
Karr, Leona–A Dangerous Inheritance * (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #792 (gothic)
Kava, Alex–One False Move *–Mira (HC)
Kay, Patricia–Man of the Hour *–Silhouette Special Edition #1629
Kelley, Karen–Southern Comfort *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Kelly, Leslie–Killing Time *–Harlequin
Kenyon, Sherrilyn–Night Play *– St. Martin’s (werewolf)
Lowell, Heather–No Escape *–Harper Torch
Manning, Jackie–Sudden Alliance *–Harlequin Intrigue #794
Maron, Margaret–High Country Fall *–Mysterious Press (HC)
Massey, Sujata–The Pearl Diver *–HarperCollins (HC)
Mauro, Sherry A.–Even Angels Fall *–Publish America (HC) (paranormal gothic)
McKenna, Shannon–Standing in the Shadows *–Kensington
Michaels, Kasey–Maggie Without a Clue *–Kensington (HC)
Miller, Linda Lael–Never Look Back *–Atria (trade pb)
Morgan, Hunter–She’ll Never Know *–Zebra
Navin, Jacqueline–The Heiress of Hyde Park–Berkely Sensation
Neil, M. Margaret–The Dragon Diary *–iUniverse, Inc.–(trade pb)
Orloff, Erica–Urban Legend *–Silhouette Bombshell #8
Palmer, Diana–Renegade *–HQN
Ramin, Terese–Shotgun Honeymoon *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1310
Rice, Patricia–This Magic Moment–Signet (paranormal)
Robb, J.D.–Naked in Death– Berkley (futuristic) (reprint)
Robb, J.D.–Visions in Death–Putnam (HC) (futuristic)
Robbins, Carolyn–Caribbean Green *–iUniverse, Inc. (trade pb)
Rosemoor, Patricia–On the List * (Club Undercover)–Harlequin Intrigue #791
Rowell, Patricia Frances–A Scandalous Situation–harlequin
Sneed, Tamara–All the Man I Need *– St. Martin’s (multicultural)
Springer, Kathryn–Tested by Fire *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #266 (inspirational)
Steward, Carol–Finding Amy *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #263 (inspirational)
Stewart, Mariah–Dead Even *–Ballantine
Stillings, Marianne–The Damsel in This Dress *– Avon
St. Giles, Jennifer–The Mistress of Trevelyan–Pocket (gothic)
Thomas, Jodi–Finding Mary Blaine *–Mira
Vaughn, Evelyn–A.K.A. Goddess *–Silhouette Bombshell #7
Vaughn, Susan–Guarding Laura *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1314
Verdick, Mary–Indian Time *–iUniverse, Inc. (trade pb)
Warren, Lynn–Essence *–Triskelion Publishing (E-book)
Wilson, Norah–Lauren’s Eyes *–Love Spell (paranormal)
Wolfe, Liz–Breeding Evil *–Medallion Press
July 2004
Basso, Adrienne–To Tempt a Rogue–Zebra (gothic)
Berg, Patti–I’m No Angel * -Avon
Brant, Kylie–Dangerous Deception *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1306
Buckham, Mary–The Makeover Mission *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1308
Casper, K.N.–The Toy Box *–Harlequin Superromance #1213
Cassidy, Carla–Get Blondie *–Silhouette Bombshell #3
Cassidy, Carla–Promise Him Anything *–Onyx
Clark, Mindy Starns–The Buck Stops Here *–Harvest House (trade pb) (inspirational)
Coffey, Jan–Fourth Victim *–Mira
Coulter, Catherine—Blowout *–Putnam (HC)
Crum, Laura–Forged *– St. Martin’s Minotaur (HC)
Davis, Justine–Proof *–Silhouette Bombshell #2
Dees, Cindy–A Gentleman and a Soldier *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1307
Erickson, Lynn–After Hours *– Berkley Sensation
Feehan, Christine–Dark Destiny *–Leisure (vampire)
Ferrarella, Marie–Immovable Objects *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1305
Fossen, Delores–Veiled Intentions *–Harlequin Intrigue #788
Gardner, Darlene–Snoops in the City *–Love Spell
Granger, Pip–The Widow Ginger *–Penguin (reprint)
Gregory, Jill–Night Thunder *–Dell
Heath, Sandra–Winter Dreams–Signet (Regency)
Horton, Sharon–Jinxed *–Hard Shell
Howard, Linda–Kiss Me While I Sleep *–Ballantine (HC)
Jackson, Lisa–Best Kept Lies *–Silhouette Desire #1592
James, Susan S.–The Belles of Solace Glen *– Berkley Prime Crime
Jarrett, Liz–Every Step You Take *–Harlequin Temptation #984
Johnston, Linda O.–Lawful Engagement *–Harlequin Intrigue #786
Jones, Katherine D.–Worth the Wait *–BET Books
Karp, Catherine–Voices Airy–Coachlight Press
Kellogg, Marne Davis–Priceless *– St. Martin’s (HC)
LaFoy, Leslie–The Perfect Temptation– St. Martin’s
Langan, Ruth–Retribution * (Devil’s Cove)–Silhouette Int. Moments #1303
Leon, Judith–Code Name: Dove *–Silhouette Bombshell #4
Lowell, Heather–No Escape *–Harper Torch
Martin, Gail Gaymer–Adam’s Promise *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired (inspirational)
McKenna, Lindsay–Daughters of Destiny *–Silhouette Bombshell #1
McClain-Watson, Teresa–What We Did For Love *–BET Books
Morgan, Hunter–She’ll Never Tell *–Zebra
Mountain, Fiona–Pale as the Dead *–Thomas Dunne (HC)
Miles, Cassie–Protecting the Innocent *–Harlequin Intrigue #787
O’Connor, Gemma–Following the Wake *–Jove
Paige, Laurie–Romancing the Enemy *–Silhouette Special Edition #1621
Paquet, Laura–A Rakish Spy–Zebra (Regency)
Quinn, Tara Taylor–Street Smart *–Mira
Reid, Van–Fiddler’s Green–Viking (HC)
Robards, Karen–Bait *–Putnam (HC)
Rosemoor, Patricia–Velvet Ropes *–Harlequin Intrigue #785
Rosnau, Wendy–A Thousand Kisses Deep *–Silhouette
Shay, Kathryn–On the Line *– Berkley Sensation
Stewart, Mariah–Dead Certain *–Ballantine
Swanson, Denise–Murder of a Pink Elephant *–Signet
Taylor, Sarah Stewart–Mansions of the Dead *– St. Martin’s Minotaur (HC)
Turner, Linda–Deadly Exposure *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1304
Wilde, Lori–Charmed and Dangerous *–Warner Forever
Windle, Jeannette–Firestorm *–Kregel (trade pb) (inspirational)
Winters, Angela–A Class Apart *–BET Books
York, Rebecca–Undercover Encounter *–Harlequin Intrigue #783
June 2004
Anthology–Hot Blood *–Pinnacle (horror)
Ramsey Campbell, Graham Masterton, Robert R. McCammon, F. Paul Wilson, and others
Anthology–Where There’s a Will *–Dafina
Shirley Hailstock, Margie Walker, Bridget Anderson, Shelby Lewis, Donna Hill
Bond, Meredith–Wooing Miss Whately–Zebra (Regency)
Brundage, Elizabeth–The Doctor’s Wife *–Viking (HC)
Byrd, Nicole–Beauty in Black– Berkley Sensation (Regency)
Coulter, Catherine–Riptide *–Jove (reprint)
Crosby, Susan–Hot Contact *–Silhouette Desire #1590
Dailey, Janet–Shifting Calder Wind *–Zebra (reprint)
Daniels, B.J.–Wanted Woman *–Harlequin Intrigue #778
Daniels, J.–Shades of a Chameleon *–BET Books (trade pb)
Dodd, Christina–Almost Like Being in Love *–Pocket
Drobhan, Kerrie–In the Company of Darkness *–newconceptspublishing.com
Ferguson, Jo Ann–The Wedding Caper–Zebra (Regency Mystery)
Ford, Jacey–Dangerous Curves *– Berkley Sensation
Frasier, Anne–Play Dead *–Onyx
French, Nicci–Secret Smile *–Warner (HC)
Harper, Karen–Dark Harvest *–Mira
Jaffe, Michele–Lover Boy *–Ballantine
Jossel, Joylnn M.–The Root of All Evil *–St. Martin’s Griffin (trade pb) (multicultural)
Kelly, Virginia–To the Limit *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1302
Kenner, Julie–The Spy Who Loves Me *–Pocket Star
Langan, Ruth–Vendetta * (Devil’s Cove)–Silhouette Int. Moments #1297
Lee, Adrianne–Denim Detective *–Harlequin Intrigue #781
Leigh, Ana–Face of Deception *Silhouette Int. Moments #1300
Logue, Mary–Bone Harvest *–Ballantine (HC)
Lowell, Elizabeth–The Color of Death *–William Morrow (HC)
Lowell, Elizabeth–Die in Plain Sight *–Avon (reprint)
Mayhew, Dianne–Encounter *–BET Books
McClafferty, S.K.–Be Very Afraid *–Zebra
McKenna, Shannon–Return to Me *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Michaels, Kasey–Maggie by the Book *–Kensington (reprint)
Miller, Julie–Last Man Standing *–Harlequin Intrigue #779
Mills, Jenna-A Cry in the Dark *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1299
Montgomery, Selena–Never Tell *– St. Martin’s (multicultural)
Myers, Tamar–Statue of Limitations *– Avon
Orwig, Sara–Bring on the Night *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1298
Palmer, Linda–Love is Murder *–Berkley Prime Crime
Peterson, Ann Voss–Legally Binding *–Harlequin Intrigue #780
Phillips, Carly–Under the Boardwalk *–Warner (HC)
Reichs, Kathy–Monday Mourning *–Scribner (HC)
Richer, Lois–A Time to Remember *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #56
Robb, J.D.–Seduction in Death– Berkley (reprint) (futuristic)
Savoy, Deirdre–Lady in Red *–BET/Arabesque
Sizemore, Susan–I Thirst For You *–Pocket Star (vampire)
Skye, Christina–Bride of the Mist * (Draycott Abbey)– Avon (reprint)
Skye, Christina–Code Name: Nanny *–Dell
Skye, Christina–Hour of the Rose * (Draycott Abbey)– Avon (reprint)
Skye, Christina–Key to Forever * (Draycott Abbey)– Avon (reprint)
Smith, Kathryn–In Your Arms Again– Avon
Spindler, Erica–See Jane Die *–Mira (HC)
Staub, Wendy Corsi–Kiss Her Goodbye *–Pinnacle
Stevens, Amanda–Secret Passage *–Harlequin Intrigue #777
Stewart, Mariah–Dead Wrong *–Ballantine
Sullivan, Joyce–Her Royal Bodyguard *–Harlequin Intrigue #782
Wayne, Joanna–Alligator Moon *–Harlequin
Whiddon, Karen–One Eye Open *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1301 (paranormal)
Wootson, Alice–Kindred Spirits *–BET Books
May 2004
Anthology–Desperate Journeys *–Worldwide Mystery
Terence Faherty, Jonathan Harrington, Nancy Baker Jacobs, Betty Webb
Anthology–In Their Footsteps *–Harlequin (one reprint and two new stories)
Kay David, Tess Gerritsen, Amanda Stevens
Anderson, Sheryl–Killer Heels *– St. Martin’s Minotaur (HC)
Apodaca, Jennifer–Ninja Soccer Moms *–Kensington (HC)
Balogh, Mary–Slightly Sinful–Dell (Regency)
Barton, Beverly–Check Mate *–Silhouette (last in Family Secrets series)
Bebris, Carrie–Pride and Prescience–Forge (HC) (historical mystery)
Beverly, Jo–Skylark–Signet
Bond, Stephanie–Party Crashers *–Avon
Bradley, Laura–The Brush-Off *–Pocket
Cassidy, Carla–Manhunt *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1294
Castillo, Linda–Fade to Red *– Berkley Sensation
Coble, Colleen–Beyond a Doubt *–WestBow Press (trade pb) (inspirational)
Creighton, Kathleen–An Order of Protection *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1292
Fielding, Helen–Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination *–Viking (HC)
Foley, Gaelen–Devil Takes a Bride–Ivy
Gardner, Ashley–A Regimental Murder–Berkley Prime Crime (historical series)
Greene, Elena–Saving Lord Verwood–Signet (Regency)
Harris, Charlaine–Dead to the World * (Southern Vampire)–Ace (HC)
Harrison, Shirley–The Pleasure Principle *–BET Books
Henderson, Dee–True Courage–Multnomah (inspirational)
Jernigan, Brenda K.–Whispers on the Wind–Zebra
Kearney, Susan–Out for Justice *–Harlequin Intrigue #774
Kurtz, Sylvie–Mask of a Hunter *–Harlequin Intrigue #773
Lively, Kathryn–Saints Preserve Us *–www.wings-press.com (trade pb)
London, Cait–What Memories Remain *–Avon
Martin, Kat–Desert Heat *–Zebra
McGoldrick, Mary–Dreams of Destiny–Signet
Myrus, Joyce–Loving Jesse–Zebra
Neggars, Carla–Night’s Landing *–Mira
Page, Katherine Hall–The Body in the Attic *–Morrow (HC)
Peterson, Susan–Emergency Contact *–Harlequin Intrigue #776
Riker, Leigh–Double Take *–Harlequin Intrigue #772
Roberts, Doreen–Official Duty *–Harlequin Intrigue #775
Rogers, Evelyn–More Than You Know *–Leisure
Rosenberg, Nancy Taylor–Sullivan’s Law *–Kensington (HC)
Ross, Julia–The Wicked Lover– Berkley (trade pb)
Sheedy, E.C.–Room 33 *–Zebra
Simmons, Deborah–A Lady of Distinction– Berkley Sensation
Stone, Lyn–Against the Wall *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1295
Toth, Pamela–In the Enemy’s Arms *–Silhouette Special Edition #1610
Watson, Margaret–Two on the Run *–Harlequin Superromance #1205
Wayne, Joanna–Just Before Dawn *–Harlequin Intrigue #771
White, Kate–‘Til Death Do Us Part *–Warner (HC)
Wilson, Debra–Tiger in the Shadows *–Kregel Publications (trade pb) (inspirational)
Woodward, Ann–Dead Aim *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1296
April 2004
Allen, Harper–Shotgun Daddy *–Harlequin Intrigue #766
Apodaca, Jennifer–Dying to Meet You *–Kensington
Barrett, Jean–Sudden Recall *–Harlequin Intrigue #770
Barton, Beverly–Keeping Baby Secret *–Silhouette Desire #1574
Black, Jaid–One Dark Night *– Berkley Sensation
Boylan, Clare–Emma Brown–Viking (HC) (from unfinished ms. of Charlotte Bronte)
Bright, Laurey–Her Passionate Protector *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1290
Brockmann, Suzanne–Flashpoint *–Ballantine
Bunn, T. Davis–Elixir *–WestBow press (trade pb) (inspirational)
Camp, Candace–Beyond Compare–Mira (historical mystery)
Chapman, Janet–The Seductive Imposter *–Pocket
Collins, Brandilyn–Brink of Death *–Zondervan (trade pb) (inspirational)
Conrad, Linda–Slow Dancing With a Texan *–Silhouette Desire #1577
Daheim, Mary–The Alpine Pursuit *–Ballantine (HC)
Evanovich, Janet & Hughes, Charlotte–Full Blast *– St. Martin’s
Greenland, Shannon–Discovering Veronica *–www.wings-press.com
Gruen, Sara–Riding Lessons *–Harper Torch
Hilz, Tammy–Beyond My Dreams–Zebra
Housden, Frances–Shadows of the Past *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1289
Jackson, Brenda–The Midnight Hour *– St. Martin’s (multicultural)
James, Melissa–Dangerous Illusion *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1288
Johansen, Iris–Firestorm *–Bantam (HC)
Kurtz, Sylvie–Heart of a Hunter *–Harlequin Intrigue #767
Lane, Connie–Dirty Little Lies *–Dell
Maclean, Anna–Louisa and the Missing Heiress–Signet (Louisa May Alcott as sleuth)
MacPherson, Rett–In Sheep’s Clothing *– St. Martin’s Minotaur (HC)
Martin, Nancy–Some Like it Lethal *–Signet
Martyn, Isolde–Fleur-de-Lis–Panmacmillan.com.au
Mason, Connie–The Last Rogue–Leisure
McCall, Dinah–Mimosa Grove *–Mira
Miles, Cassie–Restless Spirit *–Harlequin Intrigue #769
Mills, Jenna–Shock Waves *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1287
Myers, Helen R.–While Others Sleep *–Mira
Perrin, Kayla–The Delta Sisters *– St. Martin’s (HC)
Peters, Elizabeth–Guardian of the Horizon–Morrow (HC) (historical series)
Rogers, M.J.–Father by Choice *–Harlequin Superromance #1194
Ross, Robert–Cause of Fear *–Pinnacle
Savery, Jeanne–My Lady Housekeeper–Zebra (Regency Mystery)
Sawyer, Meryl–Lady Killer *–Zebra
Solomon, Annie–Tell Me No Lies *–Warner Forever
Thomas, Melody–In My Heart–Avon
Webb, Debra–Agent Cowboy *–Harlequin Intrigue #768
Wilson, Gayle–In Plain Sight *–Harlequin
Woodiwiss, Kathleen E.–The Reluctant Suitor–Avon (reprint)
York, Rebecca–Out of Nowhere *–Harlequin Intrigue #765