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Kensington Books
September 2011
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ZEBRA
KENSINGTON
HARDCOVER
TRADE
PAPERBACK
MASS MARKET
BOOKS
SOULS OF
MY SISTERS
September – December 2011
KENSINGTON
K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER
THE BAD ALWAYS DIE TWICE
© Mark Davidson
Cheryl Crane
Cheryl Crane—daughter of legendary movie star Lana Turner—gives readers an irresistible,
insider’s look at Hollywood in this wildly entertaining new mystery series starring
realtor-turned-amateur sleuth, Nikki Harper.
ikki Harper, realtor to the stars and daughter of 1950s screen goddess Victoria Bordeaux, is accustomed to scandal. Even so, she’s
shocked to receive a hysterical phone call from her business partner, Jessica Martin, saying that TV has-been Rex March has been found
dead in Jessica’s bed.
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The really shocking part: as far as anyone knew, Rex died in a plane crash six months ago. Nikki knows Jessica is being framed, but by
whom? And why? And how on earth can Rex be dead again?
In search of answers, Nikki enlists the help of the ever-glamorous Victoria. But with a veritable chorus line of suspects, and the killer readying
for a repeat performance, Nikki will have to act fast—before her own screen fades to black.
Cheryl Crane is the daughter of Hollywood legend Lana Turner and actor-restaurateur Josef Stephen Crane. Today, Cheryl works in real
estate in Palm Springs, California. Her autobiography, Detour: A Hollywood Story, was a New York Times bestseller. In 2008, she published
the ultimate illustrated biography of her mother, LANA: The Memories, the Myths, the Movies. She’s currently working on the next Nikki
Harper mystery.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Cheryl’s famous roots—and her own role
in one of Tinseltown’s most notorious
scandals—guarantees lots of media interest
for this new series.
• From the L.A. streets of hard-boiled James
Ellroy to the glitz and glamour of Jackie
Collins, readers are always looking for a
behind-the-scenes peek at Hollywood.
• Fans can look forward to more Nikki Harper
mysteries every Fall with Imitation of Death
publishing in September 2012, and The Dead
and the Beautiful in September 2013!
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5886-1
PRICE: $25.00/$28.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 6 x 9
PACK: 32
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Palm Springs, CA
MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance bound galleys
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising campaign
• Online advertising campaign
• Promotions with social networking sites
including Twitter and Facebook
• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
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K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER
FROZEN STIFF
Annelise Ryan
CSI-style forensics meets Stephanie Plum sass in the third novel in
Annelise Ryan’s sharp and funny mystery series set in small-town
Wisconsin, where deputy coroner Mattie Winston grapples with a case
as twisted as her crazy love life.
eath is never pretty, and deputy coroner Mattie Winston’s latest case is no exception.
But this victim certainly was strikingly beautiful, before someone stuck that knife into
her chest. Who was she—and how did she end up dead in a desolate Wisconsin field?
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Things only get murkier with the arrival of Steven Hurley, the town’s usually stoic detective—
and Mattie’s love interest. It turns out the victim was a top investigative reporter from
Chicago, and Hurley dated her not long ago. Worse yet, the knife in his ex’s chest is his!
It’ll take all of Mattie’s forensic skills to unravel the clues and find the killer…before she
herself becomes just another cold case.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Frozen Stiff is the third in the Mattie Winston series, following Scared Stiff
(Kensington Hardcover, 9/10) and Working Stiff (Kensington Hardcover,
9/09).
• Annelise Ryan blends the perfect amount of crime scene technique with
humor that will have readers cringing and chuckling at the same time.
• Ryan’s nursing background adds unbeatable authenticity to the medical
procedures that Mattie performs as an assistant medical examiner.
• The small-town feel of Sorenson and the cast of characters will appeal to
cozy readers, while the complex mystery should attract a wider audience of
mystery fans.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF ANNELISE RYAN:
“Working Stiff has it all: suspense, laughter, a spicy dash of romance—and a heroine
who’s guaranteed to walk off with your heart.”
—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Keepsake
“An appealing series on multiple fronts: The forensic details will interest Patricia Cornwell
readers…while the often slapstick humor and the blossoming romance between Mattie
and Hurley will draw Evanovich fans.” —Booklist
Annelise Ryan is the psuedonym of an emergency room nurse and freelance writer. She
has had more than 100 articles published in regional and national magazines and spent five
years as a book reviewer. Ryan lives in a small Wisconsin town with her family.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and mattiewinston.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3456-8
PRICE: $22.00/$24.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 368
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 32
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Stoughton, WI (near Madison)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover:
Scared Stiff
9/10 (978-0-7582-3454-4)
Working Stiff
9/09 (978-0-7582-3452-0)
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK
TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS
Carl Weber
Available for the first time in trade paperback—a deliciously provocative
page-turner by the New York Times bestselling author of Big Girls Do
Cry, Up to No Good, and Something on the Side—and the latest in the
sexy, drama-filled Big Girls Book Club series.
ne of Richmond, Virginia’s most successful women, Loraine Farrow, finally wants to
focus on her marriage to Leon. Trouble is, her ex-lover, Michael, isn’t about to let her
go so easily.
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But things aren’t so simple with Leon either. Painful issues from his childhood are starting to
surface in the bedroom. Leon’s seeing a therapist, but what he’s uncovering could destroy
their marriage for good—unless Michael does it first.
As Loraine deals with her relationship drama, her best friend, Jerome, is left to deal with
Peter, a stalker determined to destroy him. Now, four people torn between love and lust,
secrets and lies, have some life-changing decisions to make…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Torn Between Two Lovers was a New York Times bestseller in hardcover.
• Torn Between Two Lovers is the next in the wildly popular Big Girls Book
Club series that includes Big Girls Do Cry (Dafina Trade Paperback, 1/11)
and Something on the Side (Dafina Trade Paperback, 1/09).
• All of Carl Weber’s recent titles have been chosen as Main Selections of the
Black Expressions Book Club, and audio and large-print rights have been sold
to Recorded Books and Thorndike respectively.
PRAISE FOR TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS:
“Delves into the romantic conflicts of these Richmond Virginians with a robust relish and
soap-opera intense insights.” —Publishers Weekly
“Weber fills his books with lifelike characters—flawed, confused, frustrated, and sometimes
plus-sized.” —Booklist
“Weber will keep you enthralled in this page turner as secret after secret is exposed.”
—RT Book Reviews
Carl Weber is the New York Times bestselling author of Torn Between Two Lovers, Big
Girls Do Cry, Up to No Good, Something on the Side, The First Lady, So You Call Yourself
a Man, The Preacher’s Son, Player Haters, Lookin’ for Luv, Married Men, Baby Momma
Drama, and the co-author of She Ain’t the One with New York Times bestselling author
Mary B. Morrison. Readers can visit Carl’s website, www.carlweber.net.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Online advertising campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and carlweber.net
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5270-8
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 208
TRIM: 6 x 9
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York, NY
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Dafina Hardcover
9/10 (978-0-7582-5269-2)
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
Big Girls Do Cry
1/11 (978-0-7582-3182-6)
Up to No Good
1/10 (978-0-7582-3179-6)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
LATE EDITION
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Fern Michaels
New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels is a publishing legend and one of the most
beloved storytellers of all time. In the third of her bestselling trade paperback original
series, The Godmothers, she creates more “pure recession-proof fun” (Publishers Weekly)
courtesy of four irrepressible ladies who could show the Golden Girls a thing or two.
eresa “Toots” Loudenberry has a knack for finding adventure. But ever since Sophie convinced her friends to start holding regular
séances, life in Los Angeles is getting a little too dramatic even for Toots’ tastes. When Ida receives a message suggesting that her late husband was murdered, Toots decides it’s time the Godmothers left L.A. for her hometown of Charleston…
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Meanwhile, Mavis has been acting suspiciously and refuses to divulge what she’s up to. She should know by now that Ida, Toots, and Sophie
will never let secrets rest or ignore a friend in need. And when the Godmothers discover that whoever killed Ida’s husband has plans for Ida
too, they’ll do what they do best—rally together, concoct a daring plan, and show the world there is no match for these formidable friends…
PRAISE FOR FERN MICHAELS:
“The delightful Godmothers are descending on Los Angeles with all the verve and eccentricity they have embraced in their dynamic
approach to life. Witty, charming, and complicated, these four childhood chums prove that life is a gift no matter what age you are.”
—RT Book Reviews on Exclusive
“There’s a reason Fern Michaels has published nearly 100 books: She’s got a talent for churning out page-turners. Readers will finish
this one in a single sitting.” —Charleston Magazine on Exclusive
“Pure recession-proof fun... Veteran Michaels, a Golden Girl-style humorist spins some serious make believe magic as she sets up the next
installment.” —Publishers Weekly on The Scoop
“Michaels’s engaging version of the Golden Girls is the first book in her new Godmothers series.” —Booklist on The Scoop
“This is a perfect book to take with you and sit and laugh at the beach. It’s just fun.”
—Louisville (Kentucky) Courier-Journal on The Scoop
Fern Michaels is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sisterhood series, the Godmothers series, Return to Sender,
Southern Comfort, and dozens of other novels. There are over seventy-five million copies of her books in print. She shares her home in
South Carolina with her four dogs and a resident ghost named Mary Margaret. Visit her website at www.fernmichaels.com.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the third novel in the Godmothers
series, following Exclusive and The Scoop.
• The Godmothers series is quickly following
the huge success of Fern Michaels’
Sisterhood franchise.
• Fern has had more than 49 consecutive
New York Times and USA Today bestsellers,
and her work has been translated into
more than 20 languages.
• In 2010, Fern has hit The New York Times
bestseller list 7 times.
• Fern’s books are read throughout the world
with translation sin more than 20 languages
• Her titles are consistently chosen for the most
reputed book clubs, such as The Literary Guild
and Doubleday
MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance reading copies
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online advertising campaign
• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
and fernmichaels.com
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CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2722-5
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Charleston, SC
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Exclusive
9/10 (978-0-7582-2720-1)
The Scoop
9/09 (978-0-7582-2718-8)
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© Malcolm Smith Photography
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
SUCCUBUS REVEALED
Richelle Mead
#1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series,
Richelle Mead, propels her acclaimed Georgina Kincaid series of erotic and suspenseful
urban fantasy to a stunning conclusion, as the ultimate seductress gets a shot at real love—
and maybe even redemption…
eorgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes men still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen, who’s
risked his soul to become Georgina’s boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can’t just hang up her heels and settle down to
domestic bliss. In fact, she’s being forced to transfer operations…to Las Vegas.
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The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina’s allies are suspicious. Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from
Seattle—and from Seth? Georgina is one of Hell’s most valuable assets, but if there’s any way out of the succubus business she plans to take
it—no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind. She just hopes the casualties won’t include the one man she’s risking everything for…
PRAISE FOR RICHELLE MEAD’S GEORGINA KINCAID SERIES:
“My kind of book—great characters, dark worlds, and just the right touch of humor. A great read.”
—Patricia Briggs, New York Times bestselling author
“This is urban fantasy the way it’s meant to be: smart, clever, magical, meaningful, with great characters and real heart.”
—Carrie Vaughn, author of Kitty and the Silver Bullet
“An engaging read.” —Jim Butcher, New York Times bestselling author
“An excellent paranormal.” —RT Book Reviews on Succubus Blues
“Had me engrossed from the very first page.” —Romance Junkies on Succubus Blues
Richelle Mead is the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy books for both adults and teens. Her New
York Times and USA Today bestselling series, the Vampire Academy includes Frostbite and Shadow Kiss. She also writes the popular Dark
Swan series, which has Thorn Queen, Storm Born, and Iron Crowned. Before becoming a writer, Richelle received advanced degrees in
teaching and comparative religion. Readers can visit her website at www.richellemead.com
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Richelle Mead’s entire Vampire Academy series
has been optioned for the big screen, which will
raise her profile to new heights.
• The Georgina Kincaid series has been translated
into more than a dozen languages worldwide, and
audio rights have been sold to audible.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance reading copies
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online advertising campaign
• Online giveaways and promotions
• Local author promotion
• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
and richellemead.com
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CATEGORY: Fantasy
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3201-4
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Seattle, WA
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Succubus Shadows
4/10 (978-0-7582-3200-7)
Succubus Heat
6/09 (978-0-7582-3199-4)
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K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
AFTERTASTE
A NOVEL IN FIVE COURSES
Meredith Mileti
In a superb debut novel about food, love, and starting over, Meredith
Mileti lends her warm, winning narrative voice to a delicious story
that’s part No Reservations, part Heartburn, with a distinctive edge
all her own.
s co-owner of a chic New York City trattoria, Mira Rinaldi has a frenzied life that she
loves. All of that changes the night she catches her husband, Jake, “wielding his whisk”
with the restaurant’s Maîtresse d.
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Mira’s fiery response earns her a stint in anger management and the beginning of legal and
personal battles to save her restaurant. Forced to move back to Pittsburgh, she struggles to
find a new recipe for happiness. For Mira, cooking has always been about filling others’
needs. But now the time has come to find where her own fulfillment lies, and the answers
may surprise her…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Meredith Mileti deftly combines relatable experiences of single motherhood,
female friendships, and life transformations with a consistent background of
food both lovingly prepared and lovingly eaten.
• Mileti applies her years of psychology practice and her culinary expertise
to create a deeply satisfying read for fans of women’s fiction.
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5991-2
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 384
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Pittsburgh, PA
© Terry Clark
Meredith Mileti is a psychologist by training, a cook by avocation, and a novelist by desire.
Fascinated by the intersection of one’s emotional and psychological needs with the need for
physical sustenance, she set out to write a book about the role food plays in people’s lives,
and how it often functions as a substitute for emotion. Mileti has a Ph.D. in developmental
psychology, and teaches at the University of Pittsburgh. She lives with her family in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Readers can visit her website at www.meredithmiletti.com.
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Targeted outreach to book clubs
and reading groups
• Online reading group guide
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and meredithmileti.com
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K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
THE QUEEN’S GAMBLE
Barbara Kyle
With the success of The Queen’s Lady and The King’s Daughter, Barbara
Kyle firmly established herself as a thrilling new voice in historical
fiction. In The Queen’s Gamble, her fourth book in the series, she
continues the saga of the Thornleigh family, and plunges us into the
first major crisis of young Queen Elizabeth I’s reign.
oung Queen Elizabeth I’s path to the throne has been perilous, and already she faces a
dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant
army, and Elizabeth fears they will invade England.
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Ever the queen’s loyal servant Isabel Thornleigh Valverde is recruited to smuggle money to
the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth’s trust only goes so far—Isabel’s young son will be the
queen’s hostage until she completes her mission. Matters grow worse when Isabel’s
husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides
in a deadly cold war.
Peopled with unforgettable characters, real and fictional, this is a vibrant story of courage,
greed, passion, and the high price of loyalty.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Kyle’s historicals are a perfect fit for fans of the bestselling novels
by Philippa Gregory.
• Tudor England continues to be a wildly popular setting—in books,
television, (Showtime’s The Tudors) and film (The Other Boleyn Girl).
• While the majority of other Tudor England series focus solely on royal
or historical figures, Kyle’s books also feature compelling
original characters and a look outside the courts.
PRAISE FOR BARBARA KYLE:
“Unfurls a complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters.”
—Publishers Weekly on The King’s Daughter
“Riveting, heady, glorious, inspired.”
—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author on The Queen’s Lady
“Kyle is adept at layering her tale with colorful descriptions, accurate details, and exciting
twists within a fast-paced plot designed to keep readers’ attention.”
—RT Book Reviews on The Queen’s Captive
Barbara Kyle, a classically trained actor, enjoyed a successful career in Canadian television
and theater before turning her hand to writing fiction. She and her husband live in Ontario,
where she teaches popular writing seminars and workshops.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print review campaign
• Print and online advertising
• Canadian print advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and barbarakyle.com including
electronic reading group guide
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3856-6
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: US, Canada, and OM
PAGES: 448
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 32
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Ontario, Canada
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
The Queen’s Captive
9/10 (978-0-7582-3855-9)
The King’s Daughter
3/09 (978-0-7582-2545-0)
The Queen’s Lady
8/08 (978-0-7582-2544-3)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
SWEET LIKE SUGAR
Wayne Hoffman
Written with the eloquence and wit reminiscent of Jonathan Rosen,
and the astute capture of the quirks of human nature often seen in
Allegra Goodman’s novels, Wayne Hoffman’s debut novel explores
the unlikely camaraderie between a young Jewish man and an
Orthodox rabbi in this rich, insightful novel about love, honesty,
and belonging.
n Yiddish, there is a word for it: bashert—the person you are fated to meet.
Twentysomething Benji Steiner is skeptical of the concept. But the elderly rabbi who
stumbles into Benji’s office one day has no doubts. Rabbi Jacob Zuckerman’s late wife,
Sophie, was his bashert. And now that she’s gone, he grapples with grief and loneliness.
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Touched by the rabbi’s plight, Benji becomes his helper—driving him home after work,
listening to his stories. In the process, he rediscovers something he didn’t know he’d lost.
Yet the test of friendship, and of faith, lies in the difficult truths they come to share. With
each revelation, Benji learns what it means not just to be Jewish but to be fully human—
imperfect, striving, and searching for acceptance.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Although centered on Jewish characters, Sweet Like Sugar has broad appeal
as a book about faith in general—when a young man grapples with his own
beliefs, and a man of faith grapples with his youth.
• A professional journalist for over 20 years, the author has written for dozens
of publications including the Washington Post, The Boston Pheonix, and
Hadassah magazine, and is well known throughout mainstream and Jewish
media circles.
PRAISE FOR SWEET LIKE SUGAR:
“An unforeseen tale of friendship and faith.” —Dave King, author of The Ha-Ha
“A story that is beautifully told, profound, and funny.”
—Jonathan Rosen, author of Joy Comes in the Morning
“A stirring story about the face of love on many different levels.” —Carolyn Hessel
Wayne Hoffman grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, very close to where Sweet Like Sugar
takes place. He has been a professional journalist and editor whose cultural reporting has
appeared in the Washington Post, Village Voice, The Nation, The Boston Phoenix, The
Forward, and The Advocate. Hoffman is currently deputy editor of Nextbook Press. He lives
in New York City and the Catskills.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print review campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
• Reading group guide included
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6562-3
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World English
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York, NY
KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
UNWELCOME
Michael Griffo
Michael Griffo establishes a fresh spin for young adult vampire
novels in the second of his Archangel Academy vampire series, set
in a mysterious English boarding school filled with secrets…
t Archangel Academy, Michael Howard has found new friends, new love, and a place
that feels more like home than Nebraska ever did. But the most important gift the school
has given him is immortality.
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Life as a just-made vampire is challenging for Michael, even with Ronan, an experienced
vamp, to guide him. Michael’s abilities are still raw and unpredictable. The ancient feud
between rival vampire species is sending ripples of discord through the school, and the
new headmaster’s charismatic front hides a powerful and very personal agenda.
Yet everything Michael’s discovers about the Academy pales compared to what he’s
learning about himself. And choosing the wrong person to trust—or to love—could
lead to an eternity of regret…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Unnatural (Kensington Trade Paperback, 3/11), the first in the Archangel
Academy series, was taken as a Featured Alternate of the Doubleday Book Club,
Science Fiction Book Club, InsightOut Book Club, and BOMC2.
• The Archangel Academy series will appeal to fans of Richelle Mead’s Vampire
Academy series, and also to readers of L.J. Smith’s The Vampire Diaries and
P.C. Cast’s House of Night series.
Michael Griffo is an award-winning writer and playwright. He is the author of the popular
Archangel Academy series, which includes Unnatural. A graduate of New York University,
Griffo studied at Playwrights Horizons and Gotham Writers Workshop. Fans can visit his
website at www.michaelgriffo.com.
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print review campaign
• National print advertising
• Targeted mailings and electronic
outreach to YA librarians
• Online advertising and outreach
to teen and tween websites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and thearchangelacademy.com
CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5339-2
PRICE: $9.95/$11.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Secaucus, NJ (near New York City)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Unnatural
3/11 (978-0-7582-5338-5)
Coming 3/12
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B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
SEVEN YEARS TO SIN
Sylvia Day
From “the undisputed mistress of tender, erotic romance” (Teresa
Medeiros) and the award-winning author of Pride and Pleasure,
Passion for the Game, and The Stranger I Married—comes a sparkling
new novel to delight fans of sexy English regency historical romance.
even years ago, on the eve of her wedding, proper Lady Jessica Sheffield witnessed Alistair
Caulfield in a scandalous scene no innocent young miss could imagine. Shocked, yet
strangely titillated, she’d held her silence. But through years of serene, unremarkable marriage,
Caulfield’s image remained burned into her imagination, fueling very illicit dreams…
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As a successful merchant, Alistair has little in common with the rakehell youth she knew. But
when newly widowed Jessica steps aboard his ship for a transatlantic passage, seven years’
worth of denied pleasures are held in check by nothing more than a few layers of silk—and
the certainty that surrender will consume them both…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Sylvia Day’s books have been translated into 6 languages.
• Day has been honored with a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award,
EPPIE award, National Readers Choice Award, Readers Crown Award, and
is a multiple finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA®
Award of Excellence.
• Passion for the Game was a Featured Alternate by Doubleday and Rhapsody
Book Clubs.
PRAISE FOR SYLVIA DAY:
“Her books are a luxury every woman deserves.”
—Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author of Some Like It Wicked
“Her wickedly entertaining combination of steamy sex and bold language is sure to be
appreciated by readers.” —Booklist on Bad Boys Ahoy
Sylvia Day is the national bestselling, author of more than a dozen novels. A former Russian
linguist for U.S. Army Military Intelligence, Day lives with her family in San Diego, California.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Print and onine advertising
• Outreach to historical
romance websites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
bravaauthors.com, and
sylviaday.com
CATEGORY: Historical Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3174-1
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
near San Diego, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Pride and Pleasure
2/11 (978-0-7582-3172-7)
Don’t Tempt Me
4/08 (978-0-7582-1763-9)
A Passion For Him
11/07 (978-0-7582-1761-5)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
MISTRESS BY MARRIAGE
Maggie Robinson
From the author of Mistress by Midnight and Mistress by Mistake,
and one of the fastest-rising stars in historical romance, comes a
sizzling new novel with everything readers crave—compelling
characters, lush settings, and steamy sensuality.
ady Caroline Christie has been separated from her husband for five years. Their brief
marriage was a disaster everywhere but in the bedroom. Baron Edward Christie was
the most proper widower in the ton—and marrying the scandalous beauty was his one
impulsive act. Yet before he puts Caroline out of his life, he must get her out of his blood.
And the more he learns about her, the less he wants to let her go.
L
Caroline was prepared to hear that her husband wanted to divorce her, spare them both
the torture of passion they can neither tame nor escape. But his plan is more wicked than any
she’s ever heard. Life as his wife is suffocating. But she cannot resist becoming her own
husband’s mistress…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the third in the four-part Courtesan Court series, following Mistress
by Mistake and Mistress by Midnight.
• Maggie Robinson was featured in the Lord of Passion anthology (Brava Trade
Paperback, 12/10) with New York Times bestselling author and romance icon
Virginia Henley, bringing her to even greater prominence.
PRAISE FOR MAGGIE ROBINSON:
“A very talented debut author.” —Romance Junkies
“Sizzles off the page.” —Anna Campbell, author of Tempt the Devil on Mistress by Mistake
“A fun read that will keep you turning pages into the night.” —Affaire de Coeur, 4.5 stars
Maggie Robinson received a bachelor’s degree in English from Adelphi University and
worked as a teacher, librarian, and newspaper reporter before becoming an author. She
lives in Maine with her husband.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Outreach to historical romance
review sites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
bravaauthors.com, and
maggierobinson.net
CATEGORY: Historical Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5103-9
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Belgrade, ME (near Portland)
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Mistress by Midnight
1/11 (978-0-7582-5101-5)
Lords of Passion
12/10 (978-0-7582-5107-7)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
SO I MARRIED A DEMON SLAYER
Kathy Love, Angie Fox, Lexi George
USA Today bestselling author Kathy Love, New York Times bestselling
author Angie Fox, and rising paranormal star Lexi George combine their
talents for a witty paranormal anthology with a devilishly sexy theme…
KATHY LOVE Hot!
At Hot! magazine, the devil really does wear Prada. And when the CEO is an actual demon
and the mailroom guys are undercover slayers, it’s not a stretch for a photographer and a
model possessed by much more than a sweet tooth to fall in love…
ANGIE FOX What Slays in Vegas
When a sexy succubus comes up against a fearless demon slayer intent on killing her boss,
a wild Vegas night turns into a quickie wedding that goes against all the rules…
LEXI GEORGE The Bride Wore Demon Dust
He’s perfection in a tuxedo—more so out of it—and on a mission to protect his Alabama
gal from the mysterious mayhem intent on her destruction. But the bride is a spunky steel
magnolia with special powers of her own…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Authors such as Kresley Cole and Larissa Ione are experiencing big success
with demon-themed novels.
• In a market saturated by vampire-related books, paranormal fans are eager
for something new—and demon slayers make perfect heroes.
• Lexi George’s Demon Hunting in Dixie will be released by Brava in May 2011.
PRAISE FOR KATHY LOVE:
“She has a genuine gift for creating dangerously hilarious drama.” —RT Book Reviews
PRAISE FOR ANGIE FOX:
“A new talent just hit the urban fantasy genre, and she has a genuine gift for creating
dangerously hilarious drama.” —RT Book Reviews
PRAISE FOR LEXI GEORGE:
“I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more. Lexi George’s highly original debut is a
demonically wicked good time.” —Angie Fox on Demon Hunting in Dixie
Kathy Love is the author of numerous romances including the Stepp Sisters trilogy and
Fangs series. She lives with her family in New Market, Maryland.
Angie Fox has worked in television news and in advertising before launching her career
as an author. She lives in Valley Park, Missouri.
Lexi George is an appellate attorney by day, but by night she writes laugh-out-loud
paranormal romance. She is a member of the RWA, and lives near Montgomery, Alabama.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
bravaauthors.com,
readkathylove.com,
angiefox.wordpress.com,
and lexigeorge.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6315-5
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
New Market, MD (Love)
Valley Park, MO (Fox)
Wetumpka, AL (George)
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback (Love):
Truth or Demon
3/11 (978-0-7582-3197-0)
What A Demon Wants
2/10 (978-0-7582-3195-6)
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Lutishia Lovely
In the second book of her page-turning trilogy about the Livingston
family, Lutishia Lovely draws readers deeper into the world of a soul
food dynasty whose lives are rich in lust, greed, and secrecy.
ife is good for the Livingstons. Taste of Soul is launching a West Coast division, and
Bianca Livingston and her brother, Jefferson, are vying to head it up—which means their
long simmering rivalry is about to boil over...
L
Bianca feels ready to take the reins in L.A. Her parents’ insistence that she marry a man
of their choosing only fuels her ambition. Jefferson, meanwhile, is hoping the position will
free him to be with his secret love. But between their meddling cousin and the return of
an enemy bent on crushing the Livingstons, the competition is just heating up. And when
company money starts disappearing, they’ll find it’s hard to run a business when no one
can mind their own...
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Lutishia Lovely is a talented writer known for her church-set tales full of
secrets, betrayal, and scandal. With this new series, she moves away from the
church, but brings the same juicy storylines to a family saga that fans of
Carl Weber’s Up to No Good will relish.
• Book club rights for Lovely’s novels Reverend Feelgood, A Preacher’s
Passion, and Heaven Right Here have sold to Black Expressions Book Club—
among others.
PRAISE FOR LUTISHIA LOVELY:
“The scintillating brew of sex, faith, and sharp humor will have Lovely’s fans breathless for
more.” —Publishers Weekly on A Preacher’s Passion
“Lovely once again expertly illuminates the wacky world of the devout and devoutly devilish.”
—Publishers Weekly on Reverend Feelgood
“Vibrant characters, artful storytelling, and an original voice make Lutishia Lovely worth
every moment.” —Donna Hill, Essence® bestselling author
Lutishia Lovely is the acclaimed author of over a dozen novels. Her debut novel, Sex in the
Sanctuary, began her wildly popular Hallelujah Love series that includes Love Like Hallelujah, A Preacher’s Passion, Heaven Right Here, Reverend Feelgood, and Heaven Forbid.
Prior to becoming a full-time author, Ms. Lovely was a radio personality and actress. She
lives near Los Angeles, California. Readers can visit her website at www.lutishialovely.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Online advertising campaign
and promotion
• Outreach to African-American
book clubs
• Promotions with social
networking sites including
Facebook and Twitter
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and lutishialovely.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6579-1
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Los Angeles, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
All Up In My Business
3/11 (978-0-7582-3869-6)
Heaven Forbid
8/10 (978-0-7582-3867-2)
D AFINA KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
MY OWN WORST FRENEMY
Kimberly Reid
In the bestselling tradition of Sara Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars books,
Kimberly Reid’s new series for young adults features edgy characters
with a multicultural twist, as 16-year-old Chanti Evans tries to balance
prep school, boys, and solving mysteries.
hanti Evans has gone from rocking the hottest gear to sporting J. Crew. After trouble in
her neighborhood, her vice cop mom wants her safe. Now, she’s enrolled at Langdon
Prep, where rumor and gossip are the real lethal weapons…
C
Within days, Chanti gets on the bad side of school queen bee, Lissa, and the snobbish
Headmistress Smythe. And when a series of thefts puts everyone on edge, Chanti is under
major suspicion. But the last straw comes when she and her crush are set up to take the
heat for a burglary.
With her BFF mysteriously turned on her, and a drug dealer gunning for her, Chanti will have
to figure out who’s got her back—and who’s out to stab it…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Following in the footsteps of Ni-Ni Simone and L. Divine, Kimberly Reid’s
dynamic new series features teens in an urban setting dealing with
contemporary issues.
• Fans can look forward to more titles in the Chanti on the Case series with
Creeping with the Enemy publishing in June 2012 and Sweet 16 to Life in
February 2013!
• Reid’s whip-smart teen sleuth will also appeal to fans of Ally Carter’s
Gallagher Girls series.
Kimberly Reid grew up in Atlanta, the daughter of a police detective. Like her character,
Chanti Evans, Reid attended a prep school where she did not fit in, and always wanted to
help her mother solve crimes. Kimberly Reid is the author of No Place Safe and lives with
her family in Boulder, Colorado. Readers can visit her website at: www.kimberlyreid.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print review campaign
• National print advertising
• Milings and targeted electronic
outreach to YA librarians
• Online advertising and outreach
to teen and tween websites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and kimberlyreid.com
CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6740-5
PRICE: $9.95/$11.95
RIGHTS: US, Canada, and OM
PAGES: 256
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Boulder, CO
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
No Place Safe
10/07 (978-0-7582-2052-3)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK R EISSUE
JUST GET ME THROUGH THIS!
REVISED AND UPDATED
Deborah A. Cohen and Robert M. Gelfand, M.D.
Written in a unique “girlfriend-to-girlfriend” style, Just Get Me Through
This! is the first book to address the day-to-day experience of dealing
with breast cancer—written by a breast cancer survivor in collaboration
with an oncologist.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Features essential advice from breast cancer survivor, and a medical doctor
at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
• Contains information on the latest drugs and hormonal treatments.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Internet marketing on
kensingtonbooks.com
“This wise, balanced book is a welcome addition to a woman’s medical care library, offering
not just warm, intelligent hand-holding for breast cancer victims but also useful insights for
anyone with a friend or family member suffering from this frightening disease.”
—Publishers Weekly
CATEGORY: Health
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6953-9
ISBN 10: 0-7582-6953-9
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 272
TRIM: 6 x 9
PACK: 48
AUTHORS’ RESIDENCES:
Rowayton, CT & New York, NY
(Cohen); New York, NY (Gelfand)
PUBLISING HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
10/01 (978-0-7582-0291-8)
“This is a wonderful book.” —Library Journal
“A unique and vital resource for women facing the challenges of living with breast cancer.”
—Amy Gagliardi, M.D., Dept. of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
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A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK
RAW DESIRE
Kate Pearce
Renowned for her Regency-set House of Pleasure series, Kate Pearce
makes her contemporary debut with this red-hot novel, in which a
woman returning to her hometown reconnects with the one man who
can awaken her deepest desires
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Raw Desire will appeal to fans of contemporary erotica by authors such as P.J.
Mellor, Lorie O’Clare, and Jodi Lynn Copeland.
PRAISE FOR KATE PEARCE:
“This book has something for everyone: hot sex scenes, a sexy hero with a tragic past,
a smart and compassionate heroine, intrigue, danger, and Regency London at its most
decadent!” —RT Book Reviews on Simply Sexual
Kate Pearce was born into a large family of girls in England. She has a degree in history and
when not writing novels, she rides “western style” in the regional parks of northern California. Kate is a member of RWA. She lives with her family in San Ramon, California. Readers
can visit her website at www.katepearce.com
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Advertising/outreach
to erotic romance and
romance reader sites
• Cross promotion with other
Aphrodisia titles
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
aphrodisiaauthors.com,
and katepearce.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4140-5
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
San Ramon, CA (near San Francisco)
SALES HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Simply Forbidden
2/11 (978-0-7582-4139-9)
A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK
ROUGH PLAY
Christina Crooks
From Christina Crooks, author of Sweet and Dirty, comes more of her
signature BDSM style to an erotic, romantic suspense story, where a
woman’s search for a missing friend leads her to an erotic playground
of fetish and fantasy…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• As evidenced by the success of Lora Leigh, readers are looking for steamy
romantic suspense, and Christina Crooks delivers!
• BDSM is a popular theme in erotic romance, with authors such as Opal Carew,
Lauren Dane, C. McCray, and Maya Banks writing about dom/sub relationships.
PRAISE FOR CHRISTINA CROOKS:
“The author has clearly done her research…Fans who like a BDSM twist to their happily
ever after should be completely satisfied.” —RT Book Reviews
Christina Crooks lives in Portland, Oregon. She writes romance, speculative fiction,
and horror.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Advertising/outreach
to erotic romance and
romance reader sites
• Cross promotion with other
Aphrodisia titles
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
aphrodisiaauthors.com,
and christinacrooks.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6137-3
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Portland, OR
SALES HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Sweet and Dirty
1/10 (978-0-7582-3873-3)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H ALLOWEEN
HIGHLAND HUNGER
Hannah Howell, Michele Sinclair, Jackie Ivie
New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell teams with Jackie
Ivie and Michele Sinclair for a dazzling anthology set in the Scottish
Highlands, where secret vampire clans wage dark battles both deadly
and passionate…
HANNAH HOWELL Dark Embrace
While searching for his clan’s demon Lost Ones, Raibeart MacNachton encounters an
ethereal beauty running for her life—and discovers they share a powerful connection…
MICHELE SINCLAIR The Guardian
The immortal Dorian vows never to fall in love with a mere human—until he meets the
beguiling, arousing Moirae Deincourt. And when her true nature is revealed, the lust that
rages between them can no longer be controlled…
JACKIE IVIE A Knight Beyond Black
Vampire Iain Duncan MacAvee has stepped forward to claim the woman he betrothed years
ago—only to learn that Lady Tira knows nothing of the engagement. But the Duke’s
animal-like charisma unleashes a hunger within her…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Highland Hunger follows in the tradition of successful anthologies helmed by
fan favorite Hannah Howell, including Highland Beast (Kensington Trade
Paperback, 9/09) and Highland Thirst (Kensington Trade Paperback, 9/07).
• Vampire romances are still wildly popular, and with two more Twilight movies
due for release, and the continued success of shows including True Blood and
Vampire Diaries, their appeal shows no signs of waning.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS:
“Howell offers readers another captivating tale filled with bold passion and daring deeds.”
—Booklist on Hannah Howell’s Highland Champion
“Sinclair’s latest historical romance is a triumph, with fast-paced action, authentic dialogue
and strong, well-written characters.”
—RT Book Reviews on Michele Sinclair’s The Christmas Knight
“Vivid imagery, complex characters, gripping plot, and a passion electrifying enough to
scorch you…a must-read.” —Romance Junkies on Jackie Ivie’s Tender Is the Knight
Hannah Howell is the author of more than 30 Zebra historical romances. She has won both
the Golden Leaf Award and received Romantic Times’s Career Achievement Award. She lives
in West Newbury, Massachusetts, with her family.
Michele Sinclair lives with her family in Marietta, Georgia.
Utah native, Jackie Ivie, lives with her family in Anchorage, Alaska. She has a career in
business and writes during her precious free time.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Online holiday giveaways
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
hannahhowell.com,
michelesinclair.com,
and jackieivie.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6152-6
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Boston, MA (Howell)
Atlanta, GA (Sinclair)
Anchorage, AK (Ivie)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Yours For Eternity
9/10 (978-0-7582-4737-7)
Highland Beast
9/09 (978-1-7582-3509-1)
K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER
ELVIS AND THE TROPICAL
DOUBLE TROUBLE
Peggy Webb
The eccentric Southern charm of Fried Green Tomatoes meets the
raucous wit of Stephanie Plum in the fourth in Peggy Webb’s sassy
mystery series starring Callie Valentine, curvaceous cousin Lovie,
and Callie’s basset hound, Elvis.
orced to choose between one man who wants to marry her and another who already did,
Callie Valentine Jones can’t think of a better way to check out of her personal Heartbreak
Hotel then to get way, way out of town. So when Lovie invites the whole Valentine clan to visit
her brainy new beau’s worksite near Cozumel, Callie packs up her crooning basset hound,
Elvis, and heads straight for the airport.
F
But the moment they arrive at the dig, Elvis sniffs out a skeleton too fresh to be part of the
research. Then Lovie and Elvis go missing, and Callie knows it’s now or never if she wants
to save her cousin and her canine from someone who’s got murder always on his mind…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Webb is the bestselling author of more than 60 novels, and her books have
been published in 17 languages.
• Elvis and the Dearly Departed was taken as a Featured Alternate selection of
The Mystery Guild
• Large-print rights for Elvis and the Dearly Departed, Elvis and the Grateful
Dead, and Elvis and the Memphis Mambo Murders sold to Center Point.
• This cozy series with a Southern twist will appeal to fans of Patricia Sprinkle
and Carolyn Haines—and of course, to Elvis lovers!
PRAISE FOR PEGGY WEBB’S SOUTHERN COUSINS MYSTERIES:
“Webb writes purely funny scenes, with wacky characters getting into ridiculously silly
situations, and all with a Southern flair.”
—Booklist on Elvis and the Memphis Mambo Murders
“Another crazy, fast-paced mystery sure to leave cozy fans chuckling and waiting for the next
adventure.” —Booklist on Elvis and the Grateful Dead
“Webb’s sly sense of humor and neatly plotted mystery is laugh-out-loud hilarious.”
—RT Book Reviews on Elvis and the Grateful Dead
Peggy Webb is a former adjunct lecturer at Mississippi State University. She has won
numerous writing awards, composes blues songs on her vintage baby grand, and shares her
home in Tupelo, Mississippi, with her chocolate Lab and a quirky muse who channels Elvis.
Readers can visit her website at peggywebb.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and peggywebb.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4141-2
PRICE: $23.00/$26.95
RIGHTS: US, Canada, and OM
PAGES: 240
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Mooreville, MS
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover:
Elvis and the Memphis
Mambo Murders
10/10 (978-0-7582-2593-1)
Elvis and the Grateful Dead
10/09 (978-0-7582-2591-7)
B RAVA H ARDCOVER
BLOOD AND FIRE
Shannon McKenna
Shannon McKenna’s Fade to Midnight, her first Brava hardcover, was “the best McCloud
update yet” (Publishers Weekly) and “a highly charged, action-adventure romance…
extra steamy” (Booklist). In her scorching, suspenseful new novel, Bruno Ranieri, the
restless, hot-headed adopted brother of Kev McCloud, must contend with his own
dangerous past—one that’s about to come crashing back into his life.
runo Ranieri is working himself to the bone trying to save the family business. Not easy when the nightmares that plagued his childhood
are hijacking what little rest he gets. So when Lily Parr sashays into his restaurant, claiming to be on the run from mysterious assassins,
Bruno wonders if he’s hallucinating. Especially when Lily claims that Bruno is involved. But the violence that accompanies her arrival is no
illusion. Nor is the desire that explodes between them.
B
Lily Parr has been a fugitive since her father’s death. Snippets of information led her to Bruno’s door…and his charisma compelled her right
into his bed. But there are cold-blooded killers on her heels—and the biggest threat is the terrifying secret lurking in Bruno and Lily’s pasts.
A secret their mysterious enemy will gladly destroy them to protect.
PRAISE FOR SHANNON MCKENNA:
“This pulse-pounding suspense tale of the last, lost McCloud brother features a touching relationship with searing sex and raw emotions.”
—RT Book Reviews on Fade to Midnight
“Sensual, hard-hitting love scenes, underlying themes of hope, faithfulness, and survival.” —RT Book Reviews on Extreme Danger
“Full of turbocharged sex scenes, this action-packed novel is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.” —Publishers Weekly on Edge of Midnight
“Romantic suspense at its best!” —RT Book Reviews on Out of Control
Shannon McKenna is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of super-sexy, super-scary romantic thrillers. Her McCloud
brother series, including Fade to Midnight, have been New York Times bestsellers. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives with
her husband and family in a small seaside town in southern Italy. Readers can visit her website at www.shannonmckenna.com.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Fans of the McCloud brothers will relish a new
novel featuring “honorary McCloud Brother”
Bruno Ranieri, who was introduced in Fade to
Midnight (Brava Hardcover, 6/10).
• Fade to Midnight will have its mass-market debut
and tease this new hardcover in September 2011.
• Shannon McKenna hit the printed New York Times
bestseller list with Ultimate Weapon (Brava Trade
Paperback, 11/08).
• Extreme Danger and Ultimate Weapon were
bestsellers and Ultimate Weapon received a starred
review from Publishers Weekly
• Shannon McKenna’s sexy and suspenseful writing
style will appeal to fans of Linda Howard
• Shannon McKenna’s books have now been translated
into 9 languages.
MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance reading copies
• National print media campaign
• National print review campaign
• National print advertising online
advertising campaign
• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
and shannonmckenna.com
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CATEGORY: Romantic Suspense
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2867-3
PRICE: $23.00/$26.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 6 x 9
PACK: 32
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Southern Italy
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Hardcover:
Fade to Midnight
6/10 (978-0-7582-2865-9)
O CTOBER 2011
© Kimberly Butler
K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER
JOANNE FLUKE’S LAKE
EDEN COOKBOOK
Hannah Swensen’s Recipes
from the Cookie Jar
Joanne Fluke
A delight for fans of Joanne Fluke’s New York Times bestselling series and for foodies
everywhere, this beautifully packaged volume combines the most mouthwatering Hannah
Swensen recipes along with new recipes and charming vignettes featuring favorite Lake
Eden characters.
oanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen series is beloved by fans—not just for the charming, cozy mysteries set in the quaint little town of Lake
Eden, Minnesota, but for the tantalizing recipes generously sprinkled throughout.
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In this special cookbook, Joanne Fluke gathers the finest recipes from the first ten books in the series, along with brand-new,
never-before-published recipes for scrumptious treats. Interspersed with new stories and anecdotes about some of the town’s beloved
characters, it serves as both a wonderful companion piece for fans and a fun-filled introduction to Hannah Swensen and her extended
family for new readers.
PRAISE FOR THE HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERIES:
“Readers can’t help but love Lake Eden and its warm and welcoming inhabitants.” —RT Book Reviews on Plum Pudding Murder
“The ever popular Fluke writes engaging cozies with one part great characters, one part gentle story, and three parts the best recipes in
the genre.” —Library Journal on Apple Turnover Murder
“Filled with juicy scandal, delightfully eccentric characters, and twenty-one tempting recipes…The ending will leave cozy fans gasping
for breath.” —Publishers Weekly on Carrot Cake Murder
“Fluke has developed a charming supporting cast—all feel like friends by the time the murder is solved.”
—Publishers Weekly on Key Lime Pie Murder
“All of Lake Eden’s warmly eccentric characters return for a starring role in another delightful and funny installment.”
—RT Book Reviews on Cherry Cheesecake Murder
Joanne Fluke is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen mysteries, which include Apple Turnover
Murder, Cream Puff Murder, Carrot Cake Murder, and the book that started it all, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. Like Hannah Swensen,
Joanne Fluke was born and raised in a small town in rural Minnesota, but she now lives in southern California. Readers are welcome to visit
her website at www.MurderSheBaked.com.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Joanne Fluke’s Lake Eden recipe book follows
a strong tradition of mystery-themed cookbooks,
such as Sneaky Pie’s Cookbook for Mystery
Lovers by Rita Mae Brown and The Nero Wolfe
Cookbook by Rex Stout.
• The Hannah Swensen mysteries have been
translated into 7 languages, and her titles are
always chosen as Main Selections or Featured
Alternates of The Mystery Guild, Doubleday
Book Club, and Book of the Month Club.
• Joanne Fluke is one of the few culinary
mystery writers who consistently publishes
3 New York Times bestsellers annually.
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Advance reading copies
• Online advertising campaign
• Radio promotion
• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
and murdershebaked.com
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CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3497-1
PRICE: $18.95/$21.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 32
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Granada Hills, CA (near Los Angeles)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover:
Devil’s Food Cake Murder
3/11 (978-0-7582-3491-9)
Apple Turnover Murder
3/10 (978-0-7582-3489-6)
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NEARER THAN THE SKY
T. Greenwood
From T. Greenwood—author of Two Rivers —comes a heartbreaking
yet ultimately redemptive tale of a family torn apart by an elusive and
horrific mental disorder.
s an adult, Indie Brown has moved far away from her parents and created a new life with
Peter, a sensitive and steadfast partner, in the back woods of Maine. But one autumn
evening, a phone call from her younger sister, Lily, sends Indie reeling back into the chaos
of her troubled family, and she reluctantly returns to Arizona.
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There, faced with Lily’s hysteria and their mother’s instability, Indie slowly begins to confront
the truth about her half-remembered past and the legacy of mental illness that still haunts
her family. Stunning in its honesty, Nearer Than the Sky is a haunting story told with
signature eloquence, in which T. Greenwood once again takes on brutal subject matter
with sensitivity and grace.
• All of T. Greenwood’s novels have been widely acclaimed. Four of them
have been Booksense 76/Indie Next picks, including Two Rivers and This
Glittering World.
• Nearer Than the Sky is serious, issue-driven women’s fiction in the vein of
bestselling authors such as Jodi Picoult and Luanne Rice, and incorporates
a complex mother/daughter relationship.
• Originally published by St. Martin’s Press this new edition will include bonus
material not available in the original.
PRAISE FOR NEARER THAN THE SKY:
“Greenwood is an assured guide through this strange territory; she has a lush, evocative
style.” —The New York Times Book Review
“A complicated story of love and abuse told with a directness and intensity that packs a
lightning charge.” —Booklist
“Deft handling of a difficult and painful subject…compelling.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Potent…Greenwood’s clear-eyed prose takes the stuff of tabloid television and lends it
humanity.” —San Francisco Chronicle
T. Greenwood is the author of six novels, including Two Rivers and The Hungry Season.
She has received numerous grants for her writing, including a National Endowment for the
Arts Literature Fellowship and a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. She lives in
San Diego, California, with her husband and their two daughters where she teaches creative
writing, studies photography, and continues to write.
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• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online advertising
• Viral book video
• Local author tour
• Reading group guide included
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and tgreenwood.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3874-0
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
San Diego, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
This Glittering World
1/11 (978-0-7582-5091-9)
Two Rivers
1/09 (978-0-7582-2877-2)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
THE PUB ACROSS THE POND
Mary Carter
Mary Carter, author of My Sister’s Voice and Sunny Side Blues
invites readers to come on an exhilarating journey to Ireland, as one
woman learns about luck, love, and finding the courage to listen to
her heart.
arlene Rivers is many things, but lucky isn’t usually one of them. At thirty, she’s living a
stifling existence in Cleveland and starting to resent her many responsibilities. Then one
day, Carlene buys a raffle ticket. The prize: a pub on the west coast of Ireland. Carlene is
stunned when she wins. Everyone else is stunned when she actually goes.
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Arriving in Ballybeog, Carlene is smitten by the place and its people. The pub has
challenges—from meddling neighbors to “colorful” regulars—but there are
compensations galore. Like the freedom to sing, joke, and tell stories, and in doing so,
find her own voice. And in her flirtation with the pub’s charming, reckless former owner,
the freedom to follow her impulses and see just how lucky life can be…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Pub Across the Road is entertaining, warmhearted women’s fiction
in the style of Cathy Lamb and Luanne Rice.
• The novel will also appeal to fans of “destination” fiction, such as Holly
Chamberlin’s bestselling Tuscan Holiday and Peter Pezzelli’s Home to Italy.
PRAISE FOR MARY CARTER:
“At once a story about love and loss, family and friends, the world of the hearing and that of
the deaf, My Sister’s Voice satisfies on many levels.”
—Holly Chamberlin, author of The Family Beach House
“Gripping, entertaining, and honest. This is a unique, sincere story about the invisible,
unbreakable bonds of sisterhood that sustain us no matter how far they’re buried.”
—Cathy Lamb, author of Henry’s Sisters on My Sister’s Voice
Mary Carter is a writer and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New
York City. After years of acting, temping, and waiting tables in Manhattan, she earned an
advanced degree in Sign Language Interpreting. She has also written plays and currently
lives in New York City. Readers can visit her website at www.marycarter.com.
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• Advance reading copies
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• Online advertising
• Outreach to women’s
fiction/romance websites
• Online book club outreach,
contest, and promotions
• Reading group guide included
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and marycarter.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5336-1
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 336
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York, NY
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
My Sister’s Voice
6/10 (978-0-7582-2920-5)
Sunnyside Blues
7/09 (978-0-7582-2919-9)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
A VAMPIRE CHRISTMAS CAROL
Sarah Gray
An all-new retelling of Charles Dickens’s holiday classic—a smart, witty,
page-turning literary mashup in the bestselling tradition of Pride and
Prejudice and Zombies.
benezer Scrooge may be a miser, but he’s never actually sucked someone’s blood. But
unbeknownst to Scrooge, vampires have dogged his footsteps since he was born, using
him to prevent a prophecy that would create the greatest slayer the world has ever seen.
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Now, on Christmas Eve, Scrooge’s old friend Jacob Marley rises from the grave to warn him
about the gathering evil. With three spirits to guide him, he rediscovers his lost love, Belle,
seamstress by day and vampire hunter by night. He sees the secrets of his nephew Fred and
his clerk, Bob Cratchit, Belle’s loyal soldiers. And he learns of the plot mounting to attack all
of them, starting with the sacrifice of Bob’s son Tiny Tim…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Literary mashups are very much in vogue, with Android Karenina, Jane
Slayre, and Wuthering Bites (Kensington Trade Paperback, 9/10) all
receiving attention.
• A Vampire Christmas Carol will make a unique holiday gift for fans of vampire
and paranormal fiction.
Sarah Gray is the author of Wuthering Bites. She lives in Seaford, Delaware.
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• Online advertising campaign
• Advance reading copies
• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6683-5
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 272
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Seaford, DE
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Wuthering Bites
9/10 (978-0-7582-5408-5)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
CRAVE
Karen E. Taylor
Two more classic novels in the Vampire Legacy series are combined
into one irresistible volume that will bring Karen E. Taylor’s sultry
vampire series to a whole new audience.
s a vampire, Deirdre Griffin has roamed the world satisfying the exquisite, ecstatic
craving for blood that is her life force. And at last her lover has joined her, hungry for his
transformation, prepared to feed with her for eternity. Yet, for the first time, Deirdre
feels fear…
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From the farthest corners of the globe to the underworld of Manhattan, enemies are closing
in. For a rogue vampire is on the loose. And he isn’t just killing humans. Now, the hunters
are the prey.
But someone else is coming for Deirdre—someone she cannot possibly defend herself
against. Blood of her blood, flesh of her flesh—and craving the tangy, acrid, deadly smell
of vengeance…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Crave will follow on the heels of Hunger (Kensington Trade Paperback, 7/11),
the first volume to combine two novels from the Vampire Legacy series.
• Similar volumes, combining two vampire novels in one book, have proven very
successful, including L. J. Smith’s Vampire Diaries, Christopher Pike’s Thirst,
and Ellen Schreiber’s Vampire Kisses.
• From the Twilight movies, to HBO’s True Blood, to Richelle Mead’s Vampire
Academy series, vampires are still dominating every medium.
Karen E. Taylor is the author of the Vampire Legacy series. Her short stories have
appeared in numerous anthologies, and in 2001, she was nominated for the Bram Stoker
Award. She currently lives outside of Los Angeles.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and karenetaylor.com
CATEGORY: Fantasy
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6871-6
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 448
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 32
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Los Angeles, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Hunger
7/11 (978-0-7582-6870-9)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
OCEANBORNE
Katherine Irons
In this imaginative and strikingly original paranormal romance series,
Katherine Irons delves deeper into the realm of Atlantis—a world of
elemental power, ambition, and desire.
nderwater archaeologist Elena Carter has always loved the sea. But when she pulls a
handsome stranger from the water in the midst of a storm, she realizes there is much
she still has to learn. Taking shelter from the tempest, they experience pleasure different
from any she has felt before. Then the stranger, her intoxicating Prince Orion, disappears,
leaving only an ancient artifact.
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Reluctantly returning to her landbound life, Elena finds more pieces to a puzzle that baffles
her even as it hints at greater discoveries yet to be made. Who—or what—is Orion? And
once she has known the touch of the sea, can Elena return to the world she left behind?
PRAISE FOR SEABORNE:
“A page-turnig tale of forbidden love and ocean magic…a must-read!” —Sarah Gray
“Irons is a fabulous storyteller. An enchanting tales that’s to be savored.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Seaborne, the first in Katherine Irons’s Atlantis series, will be published in
April 2011.
• Alyssa Day’s similarly themed series Warriors of Poseidon has proven highly
successful in mass market.
A native of Delaware, Katherine Irons lives in a 300-year-old farmhouse with her husband.
When not writing, she enjoys reading, travel, and beach combing. She is currently at work on
her next novel in the Seaborne series.
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• National print media campaign
• Online advertising campaign
• Outreach to romance
reader review sites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6142-7
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Marydel, DE (near Dover)
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Seaborne
4/11 (978-0-7582-6140 -3)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
MUST LOVE VAMPIRES
Heidi Betts
Double the vampires more than double the fun in this all-new
pairing of two deliciously sexy stories featuring vampire brothers
in the City of Sin—from the bestselling, award-winning author of
The Bite Before Christmas…
ightclub dancer Chloe Lamoureaux just met the man of her dreams: Aidan Raines is
charming, considerate, rich, and hot. Of course, he’s a little mysterious about his age.
And his favorite drink. And he’s not much for sunlight. But he’s asked her to marry him,
and she’s ready to do it.
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Her identical twin sister, Chuck, isn’t so sure. Maybe being a tabloid reporter has skewed
her judgment, but to Chuck, Aidan and his brother Sebastian look like honest-to-Dracula
vampires. Especially Sebastian: beguiling, seductive, and just a hint of dangerous. Maybe
she wouldn’t mind him taking a little taste. But with Chloe’s life in the balance, she has to
know—do they want hot love or hot blood? Or maybe...a little of both?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Heidi Betts is a bestselling, award-winning author who has built up a large fan
base. This novel is her second title for Brava.
• Paranormal romance and urban fantasy are an extremely hot categories as
evidenced by the success of authors such as Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s
Press), Christine Feehan (Jove), and Laurell K. Hamilton (Ace Books).
PRAISE FOR HEIDI BETTS:
“Enjoyable reading.” —RT Book Reviews on The Bite Before Christmas
“Sexy, fun, and impossible to resist! I loved it.”
—Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author
Bestselling, award-winning author Heidi Betts has been writing novels since she was a teen.
Her first book hit the #1 spot on the Waldenbooks/Borders Series Romance Bestseller list,
where her books continue to appear. Betts is a member of Romance Writers of Amercia as
well as the Washington, D.C., and New Jersey Romance Writers of Amercia chapters. She lives
with her family in central Pennsylvania. Readers can visit her website at www.heidibetts.com
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
bravaauthors.com,
and heidibetts.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4763-6
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Kylertown, PA (near Philadelphia)
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
The Bite Before Christmas
10/10 (978-0-7582-4761-2)
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK
BREAKING THE TIES
THAT BIND
Gwynne Forster
Gwynne Forster—award-winning author of When the Sun
Goes Down and one of the most compelling voices in women’s
fiction—explores one young woman’s journey toward
happiness and redemption.
hirty-three-year-old Kendra Richards just can’t escape her reckless mother’s endless
requests for money that will never be repaid. Again and again, Kendra rescues Ginny
despite the advice of her own father, who left Ginny and her cheating ways long ago. Kendra
knows her mother is troubled—what she doesn’t understand is why she can’t tell her no.
Until she meets psychologist Sam Hughes…
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Smart and sexy, Sam offers Kendra the answers—and the love and romance—she’s been
looking for. She’s finally happy…until Ginny turns up for another handout. But this time the
situation is desperate and the stakes are higher than ever. Now, Kendra must finally decide
if she’s willing to lose everything for a woman who has nothing to give…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Gwynne Forster writes heartfelt, insightful novels about women finding
strength and learning to take control of their lives in the bestselling style of
Rochelle Alers and Francis Ray.
• Forster has written almost 40 romance and women’s fiction novels, and is one
of the pioneers of African-American commercial fiction.
• Book club rights sold to Black Expressions Book Club for many of her novels,
such as A Change Had to Come, A Different Kind of Blues, and Getting Some
of Her Own.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF GWYNNE FORSTER:
“Wise and wonderful as it points out, once again, the importance of honesty and appreciating
what you have while you have it.” —Publishers Weekly on A Different Kind of Blues
“Touching, thought-provoking, and will make you think twice about ever keeping secrets
from the one you love.”
—Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times bestselling author on If You Walked in My Shoes
Gwynne Forster is an award-winning, national bestselling author. She is also a
demographer and former senior United Nations officer, in which capacities she has
traveled the world. She lives in New York City with her husband.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Targeted outreach
to African-American book clubs
• Radio promotions
and on-air giveaways
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and gwynneforster.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4701-8
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York, NY
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
When the Sun Goes Down
10/10 (978-0-7582-4699-8)
A Change Had to Come
10/09 (978-0-7582-2562-7)
D AFINA KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
THE BREAK-UP DIARIES: VOL. 2
Nikki Carter, Kevin Elliott
Rising star Nikki Carter and talented newcomer Kevin Elliott headline
the second book in a trailblazing series that explores thought-provoking
issues and reflects on what’s really happening in teen life.
he holidays are coming, and this year there’s more in the air than gifts and bling ’cause
these relationships are hitting bumps. So get ready for two stories that dish on what it
means to forgive, forget, and move on…
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When Layla is dumped by her boyfriend—on Facebook, no less—her friends have got her
back. And when Mario tries to crawl back into Layla’s arms, they’ll help her see that the right
guy may be closer than she thinks…
Zori is torn between two very different guys: DeMarco, a cool thug from the ’hood, and Jay,
a smart athlete from a good family. Zori’s looking for fun, so she decides to date both guys.
But soon she realizes that her choices matter more than she thought…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the second book in a new series: each volume features two rising young
adult authors tackling the tumultuous issues of teenage love and break-ups.
• Kevin Elliott travels state-to-state on school and youth program tours
to introduce literature to urban youth.
Nikki Carter stays on the grind 24/7, because she’s got fab life dreams of her own. She
works hard, but writing is her love and favorite hustle. Nikki enjoys spending time with
family and friends, reading good books, and hearing from her fans.
Kevin Elliott is dedicated to helping youth stay out of trouble. Growing up broke and
homeless in North Carolina, he dropped out of school and dabbled in the street life trade.
After seeing several family members get locked away for long periods of time, he decided the
drug game wasn’t the route he wanted to take, so he re-enrolled in school. He is the author
of five pseudonymously written street lit novels and recently created an e-book retail website
specializing in urban fiction.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print review campaign
• National print advertising
• Targeted mailings and electronic
outreach to YA librarians
• Online advertising and outreach
to teen and tween websites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and myspace.com/
authornikkicarter and
myspace.com/kelliott11
CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6888-4
PRICE: $9.95/$11.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Carrollton, TX (Carter)
Charlotte, NC (Elliott)
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
The Break-Up Diaries, Vol. 1
(Ni-Ni Simone, Kelli London)
5/11 (978-0-7582-6316-2)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
SECOND YOU SIN
Scott Sherman
Winner of the 2009 Lambda Literary Award for Best Gay Mystery,
Scott Sherman’s debut Kevin Connor novel, First You Fall, was witty,
inventive, and utterly compelling. Now Kevin—full-time call boy,
part-time sleuth—is back and trying to stop a ruthless murderer.
omeone is killing New York City’s hottest male prostitutes. And Kevin Connor plans to
find out who, armed with his spectacular boy-next-door looks, quick wit, and ability to
role-play even the most outrageous scenarios.
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As Kevin begins his investigation, there’s no shortage of possible suspects or motives. Could
the killer be a sadistic head case with a deadly fetish? A high-profile celebrity worried that his
biggest secret might get out? Or perhaps it’s a right-wing politician, guilty of protesting too
much from his pious and unforgiving soapbox. As Kevin gets closer to the truth, he’ll find
himself trapped in a scandalous web of secrets where the line between victim and predator
blurs, and no sin goes unpunished…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Like First You Fall: A Kevin Connor Mystery (Alyson Books Trade Paperback,
6/08), Second You Sin mixes humor, romance, and a genuinely compelling
mystery in a uniquely satisfying way.
• Second You Sin will appeal to fans of gay mysteries by authors such as John
Morgan Wilson and Mark Richard Zubro, both from St. Martin’s Press.
• Sherman is a well-known figure, both as an activist for gay parenting rights and
as founder of the highly successful podcasts—The Gay Parenting Show and The
Digital Photography Show.
PRAISE FOR FIRST YOU FALL:
“Funny, intriguing, and exciting—everything a great mystery should be.”
—J. A. Konrath, author of the Jack Daniels series
Scott Sherman has written for a variety of publications, including Newsweek, Instinct
Magazine, and Washington Blade. He currently lives in Maryland.
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• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6651-4
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: US, Canada, and OM
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Cabin John, MD (near Baltimore)
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INTRIGUED
Bertrice Small
From one of the most successful and beloved names in historical
romance—hailed as “lust’s leading lady” by RT Book Reveiws—comes a
beautifully repackaged volume from Bertrice Small’s acclaimed Skye
O’Malley series.
n her mother’s advice, Lady Autumn Leslie leaves war-torn England for France in the
hope of making a suitable match. The wealthy and handsome Marquis d’Auriville is all
she could wish for in a husband. When Autumn is widowed only a few years after they are
wed, she believes she will never give her heart to another man.
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But soon two kings—Louis XIV and Charles II—are boldly bidding for her affections.
Autumn is plunged into the heady world of court intrigue, where powerful men will not
hesitate to use a beautiful woman for their own ends. Yet it is Gabriel Bainbridge, the
Duke of Garwood, a face from Autumn’s past, who is determined to become her
passionate destiny…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• New York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small is a legend among
romance fans, with more than 38 novels of historical romances.
• Intrigued is part of the Skye O’Malley series—a perennial favorite
among readers.
• Small continues to write bestselling historical and fantasy romance
for NAL and Harlequin.
PRAISE FOR BERTRICE SMALL AND HER NOVELS:
“Rare poignancy, heart-stopping adventure, and sizzling sensuality.”
—RT Book Reviews on Darling Jasmine
“Only someone of Ms. Small’s caliber could create such a marvelous sensual read.”
—RT Book Reviews on Besieged
“Bertrice Small is a legend.” —Linda Lael Miller, bestselling author
Bertrice Small is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of numerous
awards. Among her awards are: a Golden Leaf from the New Jersey Romance Writers
chapter of Romance Writers of America; an Author of the Year and a Big Apple Award from
the New York City Romance Writers chapter of RWA; and several Reviewer’s Choice awards
and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times. Born in Manhattan, Small
currently lives with her family on eastern Long Island. Readers can visit her website at
www.beatricesmall.net.
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• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and bertricesmall.net
CATEGORY: Historical Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0288-8 (R)
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 416
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Long Island, NY
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
The Dragon Lord’s Daughters
7/11 (978-1-57566-857-4)
Darling Jasmine
3/07 (978-0-7582-2034-9)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
THE HEALING POWERS
OF HONEY
Cal Orey
From the author of The Healing Powers of Vinegar, The Healing
Powers of Olive Oil, and The Healing Powers of Chocolate comes
a fascinating guide to one of nature’s most versatile superfoods.
or more than 5,000 years, mankind has known of honey’s astonishing healing properties.
Eating honey can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes—even help
reduce body fat and unwanted weight.
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In The Healing Powers of Honey, health author and journalist Cal Orey reveals the
extraordinary benefits of honey and its related products—all chock-full of antioxidants,
minerals, and vitamins. She includes the many uses of honey for a wide range of home
remedies, along with beauty and housecleaning formulations. With dozens of delicious
recipes and advice on incorporating honey into a healthful Mediterranean-style diet, this
practical yet eye-opening read will show readers how to make the most of a natural wonder.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Healing Powers of Vinegar (Kensington Trade Paperback, 10/00) has
sold in Russia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, and South Korea—where it is the
#1 bestselling health book.
• All three previous Healing Powers books were purchased by OneSpirit and QPB
Bookclubs.
PRAISE FOR THE HEALING POWERS OF HONEY:
“The most effective and versatile superfood of all time! This book will help you stay
healthy...for good!” —Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D.
“A fascinating read about a natural remedy that is a rich source of antioxidants.”
—Ray Sahelian, M.D., author of Mind Boosters
Cal Orey is an accomplished author and journalist specializing in topics such as health,
nutrition, and pets. She is the author of The Healing Powers series (Vinegar, Olive Oil, and
Chocolate). She has written countless articles for both health and women’s magazines about
foods and their amazing health benefits, and home cures. Her articles have appeared in
Woman’s World, Woman’s Day, Complete Woman, as well as The Writer. She lives in
South Lake Tahoe in northern California.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Health
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6159-5
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 6 x 9
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
South Lake Tahoe, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
The Healing Powers of Chocolate
1/10 (978-0-7582-3820-7)
The Healing Powers of Olive Oil
2/08 (978-0-7582-2221-3)
A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK
PROWL THE NIGHT
Crystal Jordan
From the author of Primal Heat, Untamed, and Carnal Desires—
dubbed “definitely an author to watch” by Kate Douglas—comes a
red-hot paranormal tale set in a world of passionate shape-shifters.
hey are Panthers, sleek and sultry shapeshifters who survive by banding together and
mating for life. Theirs is a world of unmatched power and uncontrollable passion…
T
As newly appointed heir to his Pride, Tomas Montoya struggles with both his new duties
and his new mate. He craves the dark and dangerous pleasure he finds with Ciri but wonders
if he can ever satisfy her need for more…
Teresa Garcia has seen how loving and losing a mate can drive someone mad and she has
no interest in experiencing that herself. But when she meets Rafael Santiago, she wants him
like no other. Driven by desire, she hungers for his body with a fierce and feral passion…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Crystal Jordan is one of the most talented authors of paranormal erotica,
creating a fascinating world that readers want to keep coming back to.
PRAISE FOR CRYSTAL JORDAN:
“The author is a master world-builder, and the abundant sex scenes complement the plot
and characters.” —RT Book Reviews on On The Prowl
Crystal Jordan is originally from California, but has lived and worked all over the
United States.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Advertising/outreach
to erotic romance and
romance reader sites
• Cross promotion with other
Aphrodisia titles
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
aphrodisiaauthors.com,
and crystaljordan.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6155-7
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
San Jose, CA
SALES HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Primal Heat
11/10 (978-0-7582-3830-6)
Sexy Beast IX (with Vonna Harper and
Lisa Renee Jones)
9/10 (978-0-7582-3842-9)
A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK
FALLEN ANGEL
Logan Belle
Logan Belle draws readers deeper into the world of burlesque that she
introduced in the unforgettable Blue Angel, as Mallory’s burgeoning
career as an erotic dancer pushes all her sexual boundaries.
y day, Mallory Dale works as a paralegal in a top Manhattan law firm. But by night, she’s
known only as Moxie—a bombshell burlesque performer on the rise. Her dream is to
become a top dancer at The Blue Angel—until her boyfriend, Alec, starts pushing her erotic
boundaries. Can she handle a three-way with Violet Offender, a wildy uninhibited
dominatrix—or should she hang up her feathers and silks and focus on her day job? That
wouldn’t be too hard, considering her sexy boss at the firm unexpectedly ignites her deepest
fantasies—and tempts her to find satisfaction away from her tempestuous relationship with
Alec. But is she ready to play it safe and give up the man she’s always loved—and the sweet
thrill of life on the edge?
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Burlesque is a red-hot topic today, especially with the recent release of the
Cher/Christina Aguilera movie Burlesque.
• Fallen Angel’s world of trendy Manhattan nightclubs and romantic power
struggles give it huge crossover potential beyond erotica fans.
PRAISE FOR BLUE ANGEL:
“A hot, provocative peek into the world of contemporary burlesque.”
—Elizabeth Amber, author of The Lords of Satyr series on Blue Angel
“Erotic and glamorous, this story will carry readers away to a whole new world of
excitement!”—Opal Carew, author of Six and Forbidden Heat
Logan Belle is the author of the novel Blue Angel. She lives in Manhattan, where she
continues to be inspired by the world of burlesque.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Advertising/outreach
to erotic romance and
romance reader sites
• Cross promotion with other
Aphrodisia titles
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
aphrodisiaauthors.com,
and loganbelle.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6161-8
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York, NY
SALES HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Blue Angel
5/11 (978-0-7582-6160-1)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY
UNWRAPPED
Erin McCarthy, Donna Kauffman, Kate Angell
Three of Brava’s biggest names heat up the holidays in this fun, sexy
contemporary anthology with a heartwarming Christmas theme.
From the streets of Chicago to the back roads of Kentucky to the wild
dunes of a Scottish isle, mistletoe and mischief are this season’s
hottest gifts...
ERIN MCCARTHY Blue Christmas
While a blizzard blankets the world outside, Blue Farrow burrows into the arms of her
highway hunk at the No Tell Motel, and together they find all kinds of ways to keep the Yule
log burning…
DONNA KAUFFMAN Santa in a Kilt
The wind-whipped December sands of the isle of Kinloch invigorate Kira McLeod as she
sets out to tame rugged Shay Callaghan, a Scottish bachelor as wary of a wedding ring as a
snowman is of the hot sun…
KATE ANGELL Snow Angel
Snowed under in Chicago, free spirit Allie is trapped in Dutton’s department store on
Christmas Eve. She finds herself face to face with the dashing Aiden, the heir to the retail
riches and her host for a night of winter wonder….
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• All three authors have devoted readers and impressive track records.
• Holiday-themed Brava trade paperback anthologies are always popular
with readers.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS:
“Erin McCarthy pens a sizzling anthology that triples our reading pleasure! She superbly
combines wicked humor with red-hot passion.” —RT Book Reviews on Bad Boys Online
“Donna Kauffman writes smart and sexy, with sizzle to spare!”
—Janet Evanovich, author of the Stephanie Plum series
“Kate Angell is sure to take readers on a roller coaster of emotions and leave them satisfied at
the end.” —RT Book Reviews
Erin McCarthy has written more than 24 romance novels, many of them bestsellers.
Bestselling author Donna Kauffman is a RITA finalist, and lives in Virginia.
National bestselling author Kate Angell lives in Naples, Florida.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
bravaauthors.com,
erinmccarthy.net,
donnakauffman.com
and kateangell.com
CATEGORY:
Contemporary Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5132-9
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
near Avon, OH (McCarthy)
near Washington, D.C. (Kauffman)
Naples, FL (Angell)
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Off Kilter (Kauffman)
1/11 (978-0-7582-5089-6)
The Beast Within (McCarthy)
9/10 (978-0-7582-4735-3)
K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER H OLIDAY
HIS MISTRESS BY CHRISTMAS
Victoria Alexander
From Victoria Alexander—#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Mistress—
comes an irresistibly festive Christmas novel featuring a beautiful, self-sufficient woman who
has only one wish—to be a mistress…
or three years, Lady Veronica Smithson has been a happy, independent widow. Still, the right gentleman could provide the benefits of
marriage without the tedious restrictions. And in Sir Sebastian Hadley-Attwater, renowned explorer and rogue, Veronica is sure she has
found him.
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Sebastian will inherit his fortune in a matter of weeks—if his family deems him responsible enough. There’s no better way to prove his
maturity than with a home and a wife. But though the lovely Veronica will share his bed, she refuses to marry.
An intimate sojourn at his new country house will surely change her mind. For Sebastian never takes no for an answer. And even in the midst
of mischief-making relatives and unexpected complications, he intends to persuade his Christmas mistress that they belong together—in this
and every season to come…
PRAISE FOR VICTORIA ALEXANDER:
“For love, laughter, and lots of fun, read Victoria Alexander.” —Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author
“Warm, witty, and wise.” —Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author
“Smashing…A strong heroine, unexpected plot twists, and lively dialogue make this very close to a perfect read.”
—Publishers Weekly about The Perfect Mistress (starred review)
“With a delectably dry sense of humor that rivals Oscar Wilde at his best, Alexander fashions the perfect romance, featuring two splendidly
matched protagonists engaged in an exceptionally entertaining literary and romantic battle of wills.”
—Booklist about The Perfect Mistress (starred review)
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Victoria Alexander was an award-winning television reporter until she discovered her
love for fiction. Since the publication of her first book in 1995, she has written 24 full-length novels and six novellas. With books translated
into a dozen different languages, she has readers around the world and has twice been nominated for Romance Writers of America prestigious RITA award. Victoria is now settled in Omaha, Nebraska, with her family.
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• With its special low price point, this Christmas
hardcover will make a perfect gift for readers.
• Kensington will be publishing a paperback original
by Victoria Alexander every February, in addition
to a low-priced Christmas hardcover every October.
• Alexander has already acquired a large and loyal
fan base through her Avon books. Just as Christina
Dodd and Lisa Kleypas left Avon and found huge
success with other publishers, Alexander is poised
to break out and become a huge mainstream star.
• The Perfect Mistress was taken by Rhapsody
Book Club, Doubleday Book Club, and BOMC2.
CATEGORY: Historical Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5567-9
PRICE: $19.95/$22.95
RIGHTS: US, Canada, and OM
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 32
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Omaha, NE
MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance reading copies
• Book video
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• National online advertising
• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
and victoriaalexander.com
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K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY
CHRISTMAS ON
NUTCRACKER COURT
Judy Duarte
In her fourth Fairbrook novel, Judy Duarte gives readers a story of love,
hope, and second chances in a heartwarming small-town setting.
arly Westbrook, a single mother desperately trying to make ends meet, prays for a
miracle in early December and gets more than she bargained for when a ladies, poker
group unknowingly joins forces with an angel on a mission. But Carly isn’t the only one
in Fairbrook the ladies decide to help.
C
Budding novelist Max Tolliver has plenty of reason to feel Grinch-like this Christmas,
between a bad case of writer’s block and the Westbrook boys playing havoc with his once
orderly life. But when he meets the pretty single mom face-to-face, all Heaven seems
to break loose. And more than one Fairbrook resident will soon learn the true meaning
of Christmas…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the fourth novel in Judy Duarte’s Fairbrook series, following Mulberry
Park (4/08), Entertaining Angels (5/09), and The House on Sugar Plum Lane
(8/10) in trade paperback from Kensington.
• Duarte’s warm, inspiring novels about friendship and family have
huge appeal for fans of Debbie Macomber, Jan Karon, and for readers of
inspirational fiction.
PRAISE FOR MULBERRY PARK:
“Tender and touching…this novel will stay with you long after you have read the last page.”
—Dorothy Garlock, New York Times bestselling author
“Judy Duarte brings together a cast of lost and lonely characters and deftly weaves their lives
into a story that hooked me from a little girl’s aching honest, Dear God, request until the very
last page. A wonderful, heartwarming read!”
—Jill Marie Landis, USA Today bestselling author
Judy Duarte started writing in 2001. She lives with her family in Oceanside, California.
Readers can visit her online at judyduarte.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Outreach to reading groups
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and judyduarte.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3895-5
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 368
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oceanside, CA (near San Diego)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
The House on Sugar Plum Lane
4/10 (978-0-7582-3894-8)
Entertaining Angels
5/09 (978-0-7582-2016-5)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY
REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS
Tom Mendicino, Frank Anthony Polito,
Michael Salvatore
Just in time for Christmas, this wonderfully nostalgic anthology,
headlined by Tom Mendicino (Probation) features three sweet and
sentimental novellas that evoke the magic of the holidays, the ghosts
of past loves—and the promise of Christmases yet to come…
t’s Christmas Eve in Tom Mendicino’s Away in a Manger, and James is snowbound
en route from New York City to his West Virginia hometown. While the sight of a familiar
Motor Lodge sparks longing for a roadside America of yesteryear, his visions of peppermint
stick ice cream are thwarted by a vending machine. But amid the revelry at the local diner,
James finds something far more satisfying that will change his Christmases forever…
I
1991, Michigan State University. Best friends Jack and Kirk are preparing for an
end-of-semester party in Frank Anthony Polito’s “A Christmas to Remember.” But there’s
something unspoken in the air—and it’s not just the aroma of cinnamon-speckled eggnog.
In “Missed Connections” by Michael Salvatore, two childhood friends reconnect in an
airport lounge on Christmas Eve. And over cocktail-fueled reminiscences, they reconsider
the paths they’re on—and the roads never taken…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Like the perennial holiday favorite A Christmas Story, this warm and nostalgic
anthology has a feel-good factor and will make the perfect stocking stuffer.
Tom Mendicino worked in the Sales Department of several New York publishing houses
before attending the law school of the University of North Carolina. His stories, some of them
excerpts from his first novel, Probation, have appeared in several recent anthologies.
Frank Anthony Polito is the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of Drama Queers!
and Band Fags!. An actor and playwright, he received his MFA in Dramatic Writing from
Carnegie Mellon University and currently resides in Brooklyn.
Michael Salvatore is an award-winning writer and author of Between Boyfriends
from Kensington.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
gayandlesbianbooks.com,
and tommendicino.com,
frankanthonypolito.com and
michaelsalvatorebooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6685-9
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Philadelphia, PA (Mendicino)
New York, NY (Polito)
Secaucus, NJ (Salvatore)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Probation (Mendicino)
4/10 (978-0-7582-3878-8)
Drama Queers! (Polito)
6/09 (978-0-7582-3164-2)
Between Boyfriends (Salvatore)
6/10 (978-0-7582-4683-7)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY
A CHRISTMAS WISH
Joseph Pittman
Set in the fictional town of Linden Corners, New York, this perfectly
heartwarming holiday novel by the acclaimed author of Tilting at
Windmills is a poignant and engaging read in the bestselling tradition
of Nicholas Sparks and David Saperstein.
ight-year-old Janey Sullivan has had a difficult year, between losing her mother and
adjusting to life with her guardian, Brian Duncan. But with the holidays approaching,
her one Christmas wish is to find the perfect gift for Brian—if she can learn to trust him first.
E
Reeling from the loss of his soul mate, Brian is determined to give her daughter, Janey, an
extraordinary Christmas. But he struggles to read her irregular moods, and when he catches
her in a lie, he begins to doubt the future of their new little family.
With the help of their friends in Linden Corners, and a bit of Christmas magic riding on the
wind, Brian and Janey may discover that the life they hadn’t planned on can still bring the
happiness they’ve always wished for…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The characters as well as the town of Linden Corners first appeared in
Tilting at Windmills (Atria hardcover, 2/01), which will be rereleased in
mass market by Kensington in September 2011.
• Tilting at Windmills was an alternate selection of The Literary Guild Book
Club, Doubleday Book Club, and Rhapsody Book Club.
• The success of David Saperstein’s novels for Kensington prove that
Christmas-themed general fiction is always a strong seller.
PRAISE FOR TILTING AT WINDMILLS:
“Pittman’s debut novel is a feel-good fantasy…has a nice feel for pace and place.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Memorable. Will resonate with readers.” —The Denver Post
Joseph Pittman was born in New York City, raised in upstate New York, and enjoys
researching the varied counties and regions of the Empire State to help make his fiction
resonate. He is the author of Tilting at Windmills, When the World Was Small, and
London Frog.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6671-2
PRICE: $12.95/$14.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 256
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York, NY
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY
NO ORDINARY NOEL
Pat G’Orge-Walker
From Pat G’Orge-Walker, Essence® bestselling author of Somebody’s
Sinning in My Bed, Somewhat Saved, and Cruisin’ on Desperation,
comes an uplifting holiday novel featuring the hilarious and beloved
Sister Betty, as a congregation tries to make a Christmas miracle
happen to save their church.
ven feisty prayer warrior Sister Betty has never seen the kind of trouble brewing at
Crossing Over Sanctuary church. The members have until Christmas day to pay off
millions in debt to The Cheater Brothers’ Piece of Savings Bank. And Reverend Leotis
Tom refuses to accept any of trustee Freddie Noel’s sinful mega-lottery winnings.
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The only way Sister Betty can help Freddie save his beloved church is to open the reverend’s
eyes to his congregation’s history of wildly unholy—but profitable—secrets…and stay two
steps ahead of the mothers’ “Geriatric Mafia.” Between scandal and near-disaster, Sister
Betty will need all her faith to prove that blessings in disguise are blessings nonetheless…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This heartwarming Sister Betty novel will have the humor Pat G’Orge-Walker is
known for but will also inspire and uplift readers during the holidays.
• Many of G’Orge-Walker’s books have sold to Black Expressions Book
Club, such as Don’t Blame the Devil (trade paperback, 9/10), Somebody’s
Sinning in My Bed (trade paperback, 9/09), and Somewhat Saved (trade
paperback, 2/09) from Kensington.
PRAISE FOR DON’T BLAME THE DEVIL:
“Hilarious faith-based romp…Walker shines a little light on a wacky family reunion with her
usual inspirational, knee-slapping style.”
—Publishers Weekly on Don’t Blame the Devil
“A comic novel about mistakes and second chances.”
—Library Journal on Don't Blame the Devil
Pat G’Orge-Walker is the Essence® bestselling author of 6 novels and short stories.
Growing up a preacher’s kid gave G’Orge-Walker a quirky perspective on the church
community and inspired her to create a one-woman comedy show centering on Sister Betty,
an elderly super-saint whose un-Christian-like behavior blocks her blessings. With the
success of the Sister Betty comedy show, G’Orge-Walker turned her humor and imagination
to writing. She resides in Long Island, New York.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National online advertising
• Local author promotions/signings
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and patgorgewalker.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5966-0
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Elmont, NY (near New York City)
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
Don’t Blame the Devil
9/10 (978-0-7582-3542-8)
Somebody’s Sinning In My Bed
9/09 (978-0-7582-3540-4)
A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY
SILENT NIGHT, SINFUL NIGHT
Sharon Page, Chloë Harris, Melissa MacNeal
Headlined by USA Today-bestselling author Sharon Page, Aphrodisia’s
first-ever historical erotic holiday anthology is sure to add some spice to
the Christmas season!
SHARON PAGE Wicked for Christmas
Every Christmas, Amelia Weston is reminded of the night Lord Dante Rivington asked for
her hand in marriage, took her body in passion, then vanished into the snow-covered streets
of Regency London. Every Christmas she wonders if it will happen again…
CHLOË HARRIS Stolen Chances
Winston Matthews knows a thief when he sees one, even if she is stunningly beautiful. And
so he offers himself as an easy target for a sensual Christmas Eve seduction…
MELISSA MACNEAL Naughty or Nice?
Anxious to escape her memories of Christmas past, Tess Bennett takes a train west to
Colorado. And when she meets the sexy and seductive Johnny Gazara, she realizes that a
naughty night of erotic delights is just what she needs…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Sharon Page’s books have enjoyed steady subrights sales and have been
translated into 5 languages.
• Holiday-themed anthologies always perform well—and Silent Night, Sinful
Night boasts some of the brightest names in erotic romance.
PRAISE FOR THE WORKS OF THE AUTHORS:
“Sharon Page blends history, emotion, and hot, hot, hot sex within an amazing love story.”
—Kathryn Smith on Sharon Page’s Blood Red
“Colorful characters in a fun-filled romp with lots of sizzling sexual escapades.”
—RT Book Reviews on Melissa MacNeal’s Hot For It
“Submission, obsession, and passion sizzle on the pages of this mouthwatering debut.”
—Kate Douglas on Chloë Harris’s Secrets of Sin
A writer, a wife, and a mother of two, Sharon Page holds an industrial design degree and
also manages a scientific research and development program. Writing tales of sexy Regency
rakes and seductive vampires is the perfect escape from her technical world.
Chloë Harris is the pseudonym for Noelle Henderson and Barbra Kolten, who joined forces
to write smart, sexy stories. Noelle lives with her family in North Carolina, and Barbra lives
and works in Austria.
When she’s not writing, Melissa MacNeal loves to travel, cook, speak at conferences, and
yes…watch dirty movies. She lives in the Midwest with her husband.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Advertising/outreach
to erotic romance and romance
reader sites
• Cross promotion with other
Aphrodisia titles
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
aphrodisiaauthors.com,
and sharonpage.com,
authorchloeharris.com,
and melissamacneal.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6670-5
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Ottawa, Canada (Page), Jefferson City,
MO (MacNeal), Charlotte, NC and Vienna, Austria (Harris)
SALES HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Blood Deep (Page)
6/09 (978-0-7582-2879-6)
Sexual Hunger (MacNeal)
11/10 (978-0-7582-3450-6)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY R EISSUE
THIS CHRISTMAS
Jane Green, Jennifer Coburn, Liz Ireland
New York Times bestselling author Jane Green of The Beach House,
Second Chance, and Jemima J, joins forces with Jennifer Coburn and
Liz Ireland for a sparkling holiday anthology of exquisitely written
stories infused with the hopes and dreams of the season.
hen her husband’s job takes him away from home indefinitely, a restless suburban
wife and mother must confront Christmas alone—and decide whether she’s better off
that way… A newlywed is haunted by thoughts of her husband’s first wife—and comes up
with an unusual plan to cure himself in time for Christmas… Longing to fit into her family’s
picture-perfect holiday celebration, a young woman finally brings home the ideal
boyfriend—only to find that nothing is as expected.
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In this trio of warm, witty, insightful stories, these three very different women face questions
of the heart that could change all their Christmases to come…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Jane Green’s last hardcover, The Beach House, spent six weeks on the printed
New York Times bestseller list, and her last trade paperback, Second Chance,
spent eleven weeks on the printed New York Times bestseller list.
• Portuguese and Polish rights sold to This Christmas.
• This Christmas is a perfect holiday selection for book clubs and
reading groups.
PRAISE FOR JANE GREEN
“A deftly humorous and insightful take on modern marriage.”
—Cosmopolitan on To Have and To Hold
“Warm, lively, wise, and distinctly unputdownable.” —Hello! on Babyville
Jane Green’s novels include Straight Talking, Jemima J, Bookends, To Have and to Hold,
The Other Woman and The Beach House. She lives in Westport, Connecticut, with her four
children, and is still thrilled at the annual prospect of a real white Christmas.
Jennifer Coburn lives in San Diego, where the only way she notices the seasons changing is
by checking the calendar. Jennifer burns her menorah candles from both ends working as a
public relations consultant and writer.
Liz Ireland grew up in Texas, where all her Christmases except one were green. She now
celebrates the holidays in Montreal with her husband and a menagerie of pets.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
janegreen.com and
jennifercoburn.com
CATEGORY:
Contemporary Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3488-9 (R)
PRICE: $15.00/$21.00
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 336
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Westport, CT (Green), San Diego, CA
(Coburn), Montreal, Canada (Ireland)
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
10/09 (978-0-7582-3488-9)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
The Queen Gene (Coburn)
2/07 (978-0-7582-0984-9)
The Pink Ghetto (Ireland)
5/06 (978-0-7582-0839-2)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY R EISSUE
ONE WEEK IN DECEMBER
Holly Chamberlin
Holly Chamberlin’s poignant, heartfelt novel about family, love,
and promises kept and broken from the bestselling author of Tuscan
Holiday, The Friends We Keep, and The Summer of Us—is a
thoughtful and rewarding read that is perfect for the holiday season.
very year the Rowans gather at their family farmhouse in rural Maine for the Christmas
holidays. This year, Becca Rowan has driven north from Boston with one thought in
mind—reclaiming the daughter she gave up when she was a frightened teenager. Raised by
Becca’s older brother and his wife, Rain Rowan has no idea she was adopted.
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But Becca is unprepared for the depth of her family’s reactions to her announcement. Her
brother is angry and fearful, her sister reveals long-buried resentments, and her parents are
torn between concern and guilt. And as the family’s neighbor, Alex, draws her deeper into
an unexpected friendship, Becca begins to challenge her own beliefs and preconceptions.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Holly Chamberlin’s novels have been translated into 6 languages.
• Chamberlin’s compelling, family-themed novel will appeal to fans of Beth
Kendricks, Whitney Gaskell, and Elizabeth Robinson as well as fans of women’s
fiction and holiday fiction.
PRAISE FOR HOLLY CHAMBERLIN:
“A perfect 10!...A book that readers will not want to put down...”
—Romance Reviews Today on Tuscan Holiday
“Witty, yet quietly introspective.” —Romantic Times on The Friends We Keep
Holly Chamberlin lives in Portland, Maine, with her husband Stephen.
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• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and hollychamberlin.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1405-8 (R)
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 336
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Portland, ME
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
10/09 (978-0-7582-1405-8)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
The Family Beach House
7/10 (978-0-7582-3506-0)
Tuscan Holiday
9/08 (978-0-7582-1403-4)
K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER
SCOTCHED
Kaitlyn Dunnett
The charming little town of Moosetookalook, Maine, is the setting for the
latest Scottish-themed Liss MacCrimmon mystery by the author of Kilt
Dead, Scone Cold Dead, and The Corpse Wore Tartan.
iss MacCrimmon, purveyor of all things plaid at the Moosetookalook Scottish Emporium,
is delighted that her hometown is hosting the First Annual Maine-ly Cozy Con. The
mystery-book conference promises to attract plenty of authors, and her new fiancé Dan’s
hotel is rapidly filling with attendees.
L
When a muckraking reviewer with a grudge takes a swan dive off a scenic lookout, no one
wants to believe it was homicide. But the more Liss learns, the more she realizes just how
many people are glad the deceased has written her final story. And with an entire conference
brimming with potential suspects, it will take a killer instinct to figure out which writer
belongs in the true-crime section…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Kaitlyn Dunnett’s latest mystery will appeal to fans of Leslie Meier
(Kensington), Carolyn Hart (Morrow), and all lovers of cozy mysteries.
• Dunnett’s other Kensington hardcovers—A Wee Christmas Homicide (10/09),
Scone Cold Dead (8/08), and Kilt Dead (8/07)—were all taken
as Featured Alternates of The Mystery Guild Book Club.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF KAITLYN DUNNETT:
“This cozy mystery has it all—a picturesque location, a bit of romance, some suspense, and
a cast of appealingly quirky characters.” —Booklist on A Wee Christmas Homicide
“This series has all the great elements that keep readers coming back: a feisty and resourceful
heroine, a fresh premise, and a picturesque location with colorful secondary characters.”
—RT Book Reviews on Scone Cold Dead
“High-kicking fun with characters as colorful as the tartans…a delightful new series.”
—Dorothy Cannell, author of Kilt Dead
Kaitlyn Dunnett first caught the Scottish heritage bug when her husband learned to play
the bagpipes. Many Scottish festivals and parades later, and after a brief stint as bass
drummer with a bagpipe band, she decided to combine her love of things Scottish with her
love of writing. The Liss MacCrimmon mysteries are the result. Kaitlyn lives on a Christmas
tree farm in the mountains of western Maine.
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• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Outreach to mystery stores
and reader sites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and kaitlyndunnett.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3881-8
PRICE: $22.00/$24.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Wilton, ME (near Portland)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover:
The Corpse Wore Tartan
11/10 (978-0-7582-3879-5)
A Wee Christmas Homicide
10/09 (978-0-7582-1647-2)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
THE DAUGHTER
SHE USED TO BE
Rosalind Noonan
Rosalind Noonan, acclaimed author of One September Morning and
In a Heartbeat, combines the morally complex suspense elements
of Jodi Picoult’s family dramas with the romantic elements of Kristen
Hannah in this gripping and powerful novel.
he daughter of a career cop, Bernie Sullivan watched her two big brothers join New
York’s Finest, and her older sister married into the force. She herself would have gone
on the job if she weren’t afraid to look behind a closed shower curtain. Instead, a career
prosecuting criminals in the district attorney’s office is a far better fit.
T
Then tragedy hits. A shooter targets cops in a local coffee shop, and a Sullivan is among the
dead. In order to uphold the law, Bernie must let the “monster” cop-killer be proven guilty
in a court of law rather than face vigilante justice. But that means opposing her father, her
family, and her instincts, as she learns that the thin blue line is truly a jagged edge.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• In a Heartbeat (Kensington Trade Paperback, 9/10) was taken as a Featured
Alternate of The Literary Guild Book Club and Doubleday Book Club.
• Like Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve, Rosalind Noonan writes thoughtful,
well-plotted novels centered on timely subjects.
PRAISE FOR ROSALIND NOONAN’S ONE SEPTEMBER MORNING:
“Written with great insight into military families and the constant struggle between
supporting the troops but not the war, Noonan delivers a fast-paced, character-driven
tale with a touch of mystery.” —Publishers Weekly
“Noonan creates a unique thriller that is anti-Iraq war and pro-solider, a novel that focuses
on the toll war takes on returning soldiers and on civilians whose loved ones won’t be
coming home.” —Booklist
“Gripping and emotional, the story could not be more timely.” —RT Book Reviews
Rosalind Noonan grew up in suburban Maryland on the outskirts of Baltimore and
Washington, D.C. One of five children, she enjoyed the comical, energetic vibe of a noisy
Irish household and remains close with her four siblings.
After graduating from college she worked in book publishing. During her career she
worked with New York Times bestselling authors Lisa Jackson, Nancy Bush, and Debbie
Macomber, among others. She currently lives with her family in Portland, Oregon.
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• Advance reading copies
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Targeted outreach to book clubs
and reading group
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and rosalindnoonan.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4168-9
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Portland, OR
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
In a Heartbeat
9/10 (978-0-7582-4167-2)
One September Morning
1/09 (978-0-7582-0929-0)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
SUNRISE ON CEDAR KEY
Terri DuLong
From the author of Casting About and Spinning Forward comes the
third in the acclaimed Cedar Key series—a warm, witty novel about
knitting, friendship, and second chances.
or the second time in ten years, Grace Stone is starting over on Cedar Key. Grace first
moved to the serene island to escape a disastrous relationship. Now a visit with her Aunt
Maude is interrupted by unwelcome news: Grace’s apartment and coffee shop have been
destroyed by fire.
F
Grace is devastated, yet ever-practical Maude has a plan. Grace can move into an apartment
in the historic home Maude just bought on Cedar Key. Maude even has a business venture in
mind—weekend knitting retreats where women can craft, chat, and support one another.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Terri DuLong’s inclusion with Fern Michaels in the November 2010 Christmas
anthology Holiday Magic (Kensington Mass Market) will expose her to a huge
new audience and make her a bestseller.
• This is the third book in the knitting-themed Cedar Key series, following
Kensington trade paperback Spinning Forward (1/09) and Casting About
(11/10) which feature recurring characters and a shared setting.
• DuLong’s Cedar Key series will appeal to readers of heartwarming, homespun
tales by Kate Jacobs, Jennifer Chiaverini, and Marie Bostwick.
PRAISE FOR CASTING ABOUT:
“Readers who have enjoyed the knitting-themed stories of Debbie Macomber or Kate Jacobs
will likely find this a delightful addition to that genre of needlecraft-inspired books. It’s a
sweet novel.” —Library Journal
“A pleasant, warm-fuzzy read.” —RT Book Reviews
Born and raised north of Boston, Terri DuLong now resides with her husband, on an island
off the west coast of Florida. A retired registered nurse, she began her writing career as a
contributing writer for Bonjour Paris. Terri’s love of knitting provides quiet time to develop
her characters and plots for her future novels.
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• Advance reading copies
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Targeted outreach to book clubs
and reading groups
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and terridulong.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6865-5
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Cedar Key, FL
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Casting About
11/10 (978-0-7582-3205-2)
Spinning Forward
11/09 (978-0-7582-3204-5)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
DEVILISHLY HOT
Kathy Love
In a wickedly funny twist on The Devil Wears Prada, Kathy Love—
USA Today bestselling author of Demon Can’t Help It, Truth or
Demon, and I Want You to Want Me—pens a sexy, hilarious romp in
which an aspiring fashionista takes on her she-demon of a boss…
nnie Lou Riddle had a plan: Move to New York City. Break into the fashion industry.
Work her way to the top. Nowhere in that scenario did she expect to accidentally sell
her soul in exchange for a job at Hot! magazine.
A
Now Annie is stuck working as assistant/personal slave to Finola White—diva extraordinaire
and glamorous she-devil. Whatever Finola wants, she gets, and she wants Annie to match her
up with Nick Rossi, the gorgeous detective investigating shady doings at Hot!
Frankly, Annie sees the appeal. Nick is effortlessly sexy, rugged, charming—and the one
man Annie should definitely not be flirting with. But some loves are too devilishly hot to
resist…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Authors such as Kresley Cole and Larissa Ione are writing top bestsellers with
demon-themed paranormal romance.
• Kathy Love will appear in the So I Married a Demon Slayer anthology (Brava
Trade Paperback, 9/11) with New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox,
broadening her readership.
• Love’s wonderful sense of the ridiculous is winning her a growing fan base.
PRAISE FOR KATHY LOVE:
“A compelling concoction of dread, desire, and delight.”
—Erin McCarthy, New York Times bestselling author, on What a Demon Wants
“Fangs for the Memories will make you laugh until milk comes out of your nose. No, really.”
—MaryJanice Davidson, New York Times bestselling author
USA Today bestselling author Kathy Love is the author of numerous romances, including
the Stepp Sisters trilogy and Fangs series. She lives with her family in New Market, Maryland.
Readers can visit her website at www.readkathylove.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and readkathylove.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6587-6
PRICE: $9.95/$11.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New Market, MD (near Baltimore)
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Truth or Demon
3/11 (978-0-7582-3197-0)
What a Demon Wants
2/10 (978-0-7582-3195-6)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
HEATSEEKER
Lucy Monroe
From the national bestselling author of Close Quarters comes the first in
a thrilling new series featuring a secret society of undercover operatives
who are always ready, always deadly, and completely irresistible…
aunted by the deeds of his past, former Marine sergeant Kaden Marks won’t let anyone
get close. Then a new mission comes his way—rescuing a fellow operative who’s had
her cover blown. What he doesn’t realize is that the beautiful, stubborn Rachel Gannon has
no intention of letting herself be rescued…
H
Rachel refuses to jeopardize her unwitting informant’s safety, even if her own life is at risk.
But Rachel hadn’t counted on falling for Kaden, a man just as stubborn as she is. Now she
must convince him to help her bring down the enemy’s entire organization—before it
destroys them both…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Lucy Monroe will headline Bodyguards in Bed, a Brava trade paperback
anthology also featuring Jamie Denton and Elisabeth Naughton, in June 2011.
• Monroe’s “Harlequin Presents” books are among it’s top sellers.
• The pulse-pounding action paired with great Alpha male characters in Lucy
Monroe’s romances compares to Laura Leigh and will appeal to her fans .
• Her books have been chosen for both the Rhapsody and Doubleday Book
Clubs, and have been translated into 5 languages.
• Heatseeker is the first in a new series that combines James Bond-style action
with lots of sensuality.
PRAISE FOR LUCY MONROE AND HER NOVELS:
“Lucy Monroe captures the very heart of the genre. She pulls the reader into the story from
the first to the last page.” —Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling author
“Monroe writes with a flourish the type of lovemaking and desire that women can truly
appreciate.” —RT Book Reviews
Oregon author Lucy Monroe’s books have hit national bestsellers lists in both the U.S. and
England. A Romantic Times Award and EPPIE award finalist numerous times, her highly
charged, sensual stories touch on the realities of life while giving the reader a fantasy story
not easily forgotten. Readers can visit her website at www.lucymonroe.com.
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• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and lucymonroe.com
CATEGORY:
Contemporary Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4203-7
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Hillsboro, OR (near Portland)
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Close Quarters
9/10 (978-0-7582-4201-3)
Watch Over Me
6/09 (978-0-7582-2917-5)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
CLAIMED
Rebecca Zanetti
In Fated, Rebecca Zanetti created a sexy, suspenseful vampire
novel that “explodes off the pages from the terrifying opening to
the climactic finish—this is one story that’s hot and fast from
beginning to end” (Kate Douglas). In the second in the series, a
scientist is chosen as a vampire’s mate and discovers an attraction
that breaks all the rules…
hile geneticist Emma Paulsen appreciates vampire king Dage Kayrs rescuing her from
the creepy Kurjan leader who wanted to mate with her, she wouldn’t have needed
rescuing had the vampires not gone to war. And while she’s willing to spend one night
fulfilling her fantasies with Dage, no way does she plan to stick around. Whether the king
happened to brand her flesh or not.
W
That is until her pregnant sister, Cara, contracts a Kurjan virus that will not only destroy the
baby but strip Cara’s chromosomal pairs until she’s possibly less than human. A virus that
can only be defeated by science and magic combined. And the only way to save her sister is to
suspend her disbelief and trust in Dage’s power and passion…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Rebecca Zanetti creates a world with good vampires, bad vampires,
and the humans stuck in between. Like the novels of Kerrelyn Sparks—but
with a darker edge—this series will appeal to the huge audience hungry
for quality vampire-themed novels.
• This is the second in Zanetti’s three-book Realms series.
Rebecca Zanetti lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. Readers may visit
her website: www.rebeccazanetti.com
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Outreach to romance reader
review sites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and rebeccazanetti.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5925-7
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 336
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Hayden, ID (near Spokane, WA)
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Fated
3/11 (978-0-7582-5923-3)
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK
STREET DIVAS
De’nesha Diamond
Hustlin’ Divas, the first in a groundbreaking series, was acclaimed by
Library Journal as “one of the best-constructed street lit stories of
2010.” Now De’nesha Diamond draws readers deeper into the dangerous
world of Memphis’s hardest ride-or-die chicks as they fight along with,
and sometimes against—their infamous men.
n these Dirty South streets, revenge is sweet opportunity. Now the women who help rule
the ’hood are out to take ultimate control. Merciless lieutenant Lucifer drops as many
bodies as she can to avenge a devastating shooting and consolidate her new power. Loyal
gang member Essence discovers friendship has lethal limits when she falls for her best
friend’s man. Ever-ambitious Yolanda is angling hard to go from a king hustler’s baby mama
to his one and only. But Queen G LeShelle will betray any trust and take out any obstacle to
make the game hers alone. And when these four women push their vendettas past the point
of no return, it’s a war only the most deadly diva will survive…
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• De’nesha Diamond writes some of the grittiest and most imaginative
urban fiction around, and her powerful characters will appeal to fans
of Teri Woods, Nikki Turner, and Kiki Swinson.
• Street Divas is even juicier and more gripping than its predecessor,
Hustlin’ Divas (Dafina Trade Paperback, 11/10).
• With its Memphis setting and smart, ambitious female characters, this
series stands apart from other street lit.
PRAISE FOR DE’NESHA DIAMOND:
“Diamond’s ear for street talk comes across loud and clear…a violent and profane tale,
which launches a gritty new series. The divas here are realistic characters, and the pacing
zooms.” —Library Journal on Hustlin’ Divas
“Diamond tells it like it is.” —Publishers Weekly
National bestselling author De’nesha Diamond (aka Adrienne Byrd) burst onto the
scene as the co-author of the gritty Desperate Hoodwives tales. Understanding that there
is a fine line between glorifying thug life and telling it like it is, De’nesha Diamond spins
cautionary tales inspired by personal experience and the heartbreaking stories that make
our nightly news.
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• Advance bound galleys
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online advertising campaign
• Outreach to African-American
book clubs.
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and deneshadiamond.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4757-5
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Manchester, GA (near Atlanta)
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
Heist
12/10 (978-0-7582-5178-7)
Hustlin’ Divas
11/10 (978-0-7582-4755-1)
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK
SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER
Grace Octavia
Grace Octavia, Essence® bestselling author of Playing Hard to
Get and His First Wife, weaves, a smart and moving tale about one
woman’s journey of self-discovery after betrayal shatters the life
she knew…
isa Jones’s sorority sisters thought she made a big mistake marrying blue-collar Roland.
But thanks to hard work and belief in each other, Lisa and Roland made their own
happiness, complete with a comfortable home and two lively children. Lisa can’t wait to
show everyone just how perfect her choices were—especially her mega-successful best
friend, Dana. But she never expected Dana would like Roland so much she’d steal him
for herself. Or that Roland would see Dana as a second chance to pursue hopes he
never fulfilled.
L
With her perfect life now in shambles, Lisa will do whatever it takes to regain what she’s lost.
But the road back will mean facing the hardest of truths—and risking everything to discover
what her life could really be.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Engaging and accessible, Grace Octavia’s writing is geared toward women in
their late twenties and early thirties and will appeal to fans of Cheryl Robinson
and Daaimah Poole.
• His First Wife (Dafina Trade Paperback, 10/08) won the Romantic Times Best
African-American Fiction Award and was an Essence® bestseller.
• Book club rights for all of Grace Octavia’s novels have been sold to
Black Expressions.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF GRACE OCTAVIA:
“Wonderful…holds your attention from beginning to end.”
—RT Book Reviews on Something She Can Feel
“Funny and sexy.” —Essence® on Take Her Man
Grace Octavia is a native of Westbury, New York. Her writing has appeared in
Sisterfriends by Michele Agins and Julia Chance, and Rolling Out magazine, where
she was editor-in-chief. She is currently working on her Ph.D. at Georgia State
University in Atlanta.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance bound galleys.
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Online advertising campaign
• Outreach to African-American
book clubs.
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and graceoctavia.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6537-1
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Atlanta, GA
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
Playing Hard to Get
7/10 (978-0-7582-3226-7)
Something She Can Feel
7/09 (978-0-7582-3225-0)
D AFINA KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
ON THE COME UP
Travis Hunter
One of the few African-American fiction authors writing for young males,
Travis Hunter—author of At the Crossroads and Two the Hard Way—
excels in this fierce, fast-paced story of two young men from opposite
sides of the tracks who can’t seem to stay out of each other’s way.
orn in the heart of the Atlanta ghetto, DeMarco Johnson developed a talent for survival—
and basketball. Now his skills have gotten him into a high school for the privileged, and
that’s where he’d like to stay…
B
On the other side of town, Kyle Whiteside hails from one of Atlanta’s wealthiest
African-American families. But Kyle’s a wannabe thug who sees his parents’ money
as a way to buy himself out of trouble…
When DeMarco and Kyle meet on their school’s turf, they hit it off like oil and water. But
one night Kyle’s bravado lands him in a dangerous situation. The only person who can help
him is DeMarco. Can they put their differences aside—if it’s a matter of life and death?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Travis Hunter founded the Hearts of Men Foundation, which helps
underprivileged children in the greater Atlanta area. He already has a
built-in network of readers and fans.
• Like L. Divine and Ni-Ni Simone, Hunter excels at gritty, realistic
depictions of urban life that will appeal to teens.
PRAISE FOR TRAVIS HUNTER:
“Travis Hunter knows the urban teen scene.” —Ni-Ni Simone, author of Upgrade U
“Inner-city teens will snatch it up.” —Library Journal on Two the Hard Way
Travis Hunter is the author of 8 novels for adults, including The Hearts of Men, Married
but Still Looking, and Trouble Man. Hunter graduated from Georgia State University with a
bachelor’s in psychology and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Hunter lives in a suburb of Atlanta
with his son, Rashaad.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print review campaign
• National print advertising
• Targeted mailings and electronic
outreach to YA librarians
• Online advertising and outreach
to teen and tween websites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and travishunter.com
CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4252-5
PRICE: $9.95/$11.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 256
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Atlanta, GA
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
At the Crossroads
12/10 (978-0-7582-4251-8)
Two the Hard Way
8/10 (978-0-7582-4250-1)
A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK
DANGEROUS MASTER
Tawny Taylor
In the third of her red-hot Masters of Desire series, following Decadent
Master and Dark Master, Tawny Taylor combines two of the hottest
categories in erotic romance—BDSM and vampires—with sizzling results.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Tawny writes funny, smart, and wickedly sexy novels that push the boundaries.
PRAISE FOR DARK MASTER:
“A terrific tale of love and bondage…thoroughly entertaining and absolutely delicious!”
—Kate Douglas
Tawny Taylor lives in Detroit with her husband and their seven children.
A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK
PLEASURE BOUND
Anne Rainey
From Anne Rainey, author of So Sensitive
and Body Rush, and one of Aphrodisia’s
most talented authors, comes a dazzling
new novel that oozes sexual tension, as
a gorgeous P.I. pursues the one woman
who refuses him…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Anne Rainey excels in creating compelling characters and thrilling sensuality—
with a touch of light BDSM, one of the most popular categories in erotic
romance.
• Her second full-length Aphrodisia title, So Sensitive, will be published in
July 2010.
PRAISE FOR ANNE RAINEY:
“Supremely sexy and beautifully emotional, Anne Rainey’s writing is intensely relevant for
today’s woman.” —Lucy Monroe
Anne Rainey lives in Ohio with her fabulous husband, two gorgeous teenage daughters, two
ornery dogs, and three snooty cats.
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CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6565-4
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 256
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Detroit, MI
SALES HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Decadent Master
3/10 (978-0-7582-4695-0)
Wicked Beast
2/09 (978-0-7582-2678-5)
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Advertising/outreach
to erotic romance and
romance reader sites
• Cross promotion with other
Aphrodisia titles
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
aphrodisiaauthors.com,
and author sites
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6902-7
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 256
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Rushville, OH (near Columbus)
SALES HISTORY:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Some Like It Rough
3/10 (978-0-7582-3898-6)
Body Rush
6/10 (978-0-7582-3899-3)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
A SUMMER IN EUROPE
Marilyn Brant
Marilyn Brant, author of the acclaimed According to Jane, transports
readers across the pond on a grand journey of self-awakening amidst the
classic architecture and stunning vistas of Europe—and a young woman
discovers that the ancient wonders around her are nothing compared to
the renaissance unfolding within….
n her 30th birthday, Gwendolyn Reese is given an unusual gift by her eccentric aunt: a
summer grand European tour, arranged through her aunt's Sudoku and Mahjongg
Club. Gwen reluctantly leaves her “almost fiancé” and heads to Europe with her aunt and a
collection of offbeat club members.
O
Abroad, Gwen is slowly but surely transformed. She has conversations she'd never expected,
is spellbound by London theater, touches a glacier, races through the Louvre, and shares a
passionate kiss with a wild young physics professor. And when her old life comes calling
again, she must choose between the practical choices she’s always made, and a world open
to infinite possibilities…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Marilyn Brant’s third novel will appeal to fans of women’s fiction authors, such
as Cathy Lamb, Holly Chamberlin, and Rosalind Noonan—as well as to “arm
chair” travelers.
• Friday Mornings at Nine was taken as a Featured Alternate of Doubleday Book
Club and BOMC2.
• Brant’s debut, According to Jane (Kensington Trade Paperback, 10/09), won
the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious Golden Heart® Award.
PRAISE FOR ACCORDING TO JANE:
“This is a warm, witty and charmingly original story of a woman coming of age and finding
her own happy ending.” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author
“A warm, witty and charmingly original story.”
—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author
“Brant infuses her sweetly romantic and delightfully clever tale with just the right dash of
Austen-esque wit.” —Chicago Tribune
Marilyn Brant has been a classroom teacher, a library staff member, a freelance writer
and a national book reviewer. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and son,
surrounded by towers of books that often threaten to topple over and crush her.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print advertising
• Targeted outreach to book clubs
and reading groups
• Reading group guide included
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and marilynbrant.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6151-9
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Chicago, IL
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Friday Mornings at Nine
10/10 (978-0-7582-3462-9)
According to Jane
10/09 (978-0-7582-3461-2)
K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK
THE REAL WEREWIVES OF
VAMPIRE COUNTY
Alexandra Ivy, Angie Fox, Tami Dane,
Jess Haines
New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy headlines
this sexy, witty paranormal anthology that brings readers behind
the scenes of a very unusual community made up of werewolves,
vampires, and shapeshifters.
ALEXANDRA IVY
No one’s more surprised than Sophia when she’s struck by the wholly unfamiliar maternal
urge to settle in Chicago to be closer to her daughters.
ANGIE FOX Murder on Mysteria Lane
Heather McPhee faces a showdown with werewolves when a shotgun is pointed at her nose.
MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
TAMI Dane
Christine Price is eager to embrace her new life. She’s quit her job and moved out of state,
something she’d said she would never do for a man. But Jonathan Stewart isn’t just any man.
JESS HAINES What’s Yours Is Mine
Tiffany Winters is new to the Still Waters gated community, located just outside of Saddle
River, New Jersey. This wouldn’t be remarkable if that community wasn’t the home of the
Diamondfangs—one of the largest werewolf packs in the state.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Real Werewives of Vampire County puts a supernatural twist on
the highly successful Real Housewives franchise currently on Bravo. With
Housewives series set in locates such as New York, Beverly Hills, and Orange
County, viewers are addicted!
• Alexandra Ivy’s New York Times bestselling Guardians of Eternity series
has gained her a huge and loyal following, with the next in the series due
in November 2011.
PRAISE FOR THE WORKS OF THE AUTHORS:
“Ivy creates such vivid and complex characters, their emotional struggles feel real even
though their exploits are supernatural. A true gift to the genre.”
—RT Book Reviews on Alexandra Ivy’s Embrace the Darkness
“Jess Haines is a talent to watch!” —Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author
Alexandra Ivy lives in Missouri with her husband and teenage sons.
Angie Fox is a New York Times bestselling author and lives near St. Louis, Missouri.
Jess Haines grew up in New York and currently resides in southern California.
Tami Dane lives in Detroit with her husband and children.
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CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6158-8
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Ewing, MO (Ivy)
Valley Park, MO (Fox)
Detroit, MI (Taylor)
Tujunga, CA (Haines)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Yours for Eternity (Ivy)
9/10 (978-0-7582-4737-7)
Wicked Beast (Taylor)
2/09 (978-0-7582-2678-5)
KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
KISS OF FROST
Jennifer Estep
In the second of a thrilling new young adult series set at the school of
myths, magic, and warrior whiz kids, Jennifer Estep combines the
nonstop action of Suzanne Collins’s New York Times bestselling Hunger
Games trilogy with the paranormal romance of Richelle Mead’s Vampire
Academy series.
t Mythos Academy, teen warriors in the making train to take up their roles protecting
humankind. With her snarky, self-deprecating voice and strange gift of psychometry—
the ability to know an object’s history just by touching it—Gwen Frost is an outsider both
to the students of the Academy and the rest of the world. But now that she’s taking private
tutoring with the Academy’s most notorious young Spartan, and has Nike’s own sword to
protect her, she’s ready to make mark…
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Young adult paranormal romance appeals to both teen and adult readers,
and young adult titles are figuring more and more frequently on USA Today
and New York Times bestseller lists.
• Kiss of Frost is the second in the Mythos Academy series, following the debut
Touch of Frost in August 2011 in trade paperback from Kensington.
• In the crowded young adult market, Mythos Academy stands out because of the
author’s unique world building and unusual, action-driven premise.
Jennifer Estep is an award-winning features, page designer for a daily newspaper and has a
wide range of media and journalism experience. As the author of the Elemental Assassins
urban fantasy series for Pocket Books and the Bigtime Paranormal Romance series for
Ballantine, she’s also an authority on fantasy literature and culture. Jennifer’s books have
been featured in Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Southern Living, and a variety
of other publications.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and jenniferestep.com
CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6694-1
PRICE: $9.95/$11.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 368
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Bluff City, TN (near Memphis)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Touch of Frost
8/11 (978-0-7582-6692-7)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
ANGEL OF DARKNESS
Cynthia Eden
From the author of Eternal Hunter, Midnight Sins, and Never Cry
Wolf comes a dark, suspenseful tale with complex characters and
incredible sensuality—as sexy and action-packed as the best of
Shannon McKenna, but with a paranormal twist.
s an angel of death, Keenan’s job is to collect the souls on his list. He’s carried out his
duty for two thousand years and never faltered once. Until he meets Nicole St. James.
When the moment of death comes, Keenan hesitates, and instead of taking Nicole, Keenan
touches the vampire who’s attacking her.
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Cast out of heaven for disobedience, Keenan plummets to earth. Six months later, he
finally manages to track Nicole to a bar in Mexico. He’s stunned to discover that the woman
he remembers has undergone a dramatic change—she’s become a vampire. And when
he realizes that she’s the target of all manner of enemies—other vampires, demons, even
shifters—he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her, even if all hell breaks loose…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Cynthia Eden is a master of the kind of dark paranormal romance beloved
by readers of authors such as J. R. Ward and Sherrilyn Kenyon.
• Hotter After Midnight (Brava Trade Paperback, 5/08) won a 2008
CataNetwork Reviewer’s Choice Award, and Immortal Danger (Brava Trade
Paperback, 4/09) won in 2009.
PRAISE FOR CYNTHIA EDEN:
“Fast-paced, fun, and steamy, Midnight’s Master is a page-turning treat!”
—Jeaniene Frost, New York Times bestselling author
“A wickedly unique voice in paranormal romance! I dare you to not love a Cynthia Eden
book!” —Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author
Cynthia Eden is the New York Times and USA today best selling author of many
paranormal suspense tales, including Eternal Hunter, Midnight Sins and Never Cry Wolf.
A native of Alabama, Cynthia graduated at the top of her class from the University of
South Alabama. She is a member of Mensa and the Romance Writers of America as well as
the International Thriller Writers. She lives with her family in Mobile, Alabama. Readers
can visit her web site at www.cynthiaeden.com
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and cynthiaeden.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4217-4
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Mobile, AL
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
Eternal Flame
12/10 (978-0-7582-4213-6)
I’ll Be Slaying You
7/10 (978-0-7582-3430-8)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
THE DANGER OF DESIRE
Elizabeth Essex
Elizabeth Essex, author of The Pursuit of Pleasure and A Sense of Sin,
combines historical romance with intrigue and sensuality in a captivating
new novel that fans of Jo Beverley will relish.
aptain Hugh McAlden is working on a top-secret mission to bring down enemy spies
living in England. After seeing a young woman perform a brilliant bit of pickpocketing
on the London streets, he impulsively decides to hire her to help him. The only name she’ll
give him is Meggs, and she refuses to tell him anything about her background or how she
ended up on the streets. But as Hugh tries to unravel her secrets, he also finds her harder
and harder to resist…
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KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Like Jo Beverley, Joanna Bourne, and Loretta Chase, Elizabeth Essex writes
sensual historicals involving espionage and military men, but with smart,
proactive heroines.
• Book club rights sold for The Pursuit of Pleasure (Brava Trade Paperback,
12/10).
PRAISE FOR THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE:
“A delightfully sexy romp with vividly drawn characters that will keep readers turning the
pages!” —Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author, on The Pursuit of Pleasure
“The Pursuit of Pleasure is elegant, evocative, and absolutely dangerous to a good night’s
sleep.” —Courtney Milan
Elizabeth Essex, author of the critically acclaimed books The Pursuit of Pleasure and
A Sense of Sin is a RITA award finalist. Her historical romances are well researched and very
well written. She earned degrees in classical studies and art history from Hollins College,
and received an advanced degree in Nautical Archaeology, also known as the archaeology of
shipwrecks from Texas A&M University. Elizabeth lives with her family in Dallas, Texas.
Readers can visit her website at www.elizabethessex.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Online giveaways and promotions
on romance reader review sites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
bravaauthors.com and
elizabethessex.com
CATEGORY: Historical Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5158-9
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Dallas, TX
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
A Sense of Sin
4/11 (978-0-7582-5156-5)
The Pursuit of Pleasure
12/10 (978-0-7582-5154-1)
B RAVA T RADE P APERBACK
YOURS, UNEXPECTEDLY
Susan Fox
Susan Fox raises the sexual and emotional stakes in the smart,
steamy third book in her interrelated series of travel romances, as a
couple rediscovers their passion for one another while on a cruise to
the Mexican Riviera.
erilee has planned her wedding to Matt since they were seven. Yet with the big day
drawing near, she has serious cold feet. Her three sisters have found sexy new
loves, and she envies them the passion that has been lacking with Matt. Though Matt is
shocked when she calls off the wedding, he has to admit that he, too, has a craving for
something more.
M
But there’s no sense letting their Mexican Riviera honeymoon cruise go to waste. So they
go: as friends, not as lovers. On a cruise where anything goes, they’ll have a chance to be
adventurous and test their limits—including their sexual ones. And they may discover all
the excitement they’ll need to sustain a lifetime together…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This is the third book in Susan Fox’s interrelated series, preceded by His,
Unexpectedly (Brava Trade Paperback, 2/11) and Love, Unexpectedly (Brava
Trade Paperback, 4/11).
• Susan Fox’s inclusion in The Naughty List (Brava Trade Paperback, 10/10),
headlined by USA Today bestseller Donna Kauffman, exposed her to a huge
new audience.
• Sex Drive, written under her alias Susan Lyons, was featured as one of
Cosmopolitan’s Red Hot Reads in May 2010.
PRAISE FOR LOVE, UNEXPECTEDLY:
“Fox takes readers on a wild train ride where passions flare and identities are mistaken in
this emotionally compelling, sexy contemporary romance.” —Powell’s Books
“An interesting, complex, romantic, and sexy story.” —All About Romance
PRAISE FOR HIS, UNEXPECTEDLY:
“Sure to make readers go weak in the knees…richly obsessed characters bolster a strong
erotic element in this delightful, memorable romance.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Susan Fox is the author of His, Unexpectedly, Love, Unexpectedly, and “Tattoos and
Mistletoe” in The Naughty List anthology. She is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and
resides in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Online giveaways and promotions
on romance reader review sites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
bravaauthors.com, and
susanlyons.ca
CATEGORY:
Contemporary Romance
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5931-8
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Vancouver, British Columbia
SALES HISTORY:
Brava Trade Paperback:
His, Unexpectedly
2/11 (978-0-7582-5929-5)
Love, Unexpectedly
4/10 (978-0-7582-3826-9)
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK
LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH
AND SHAMELESS
Kiki Swinson, Noire
Noire—the reigning queen of urban erotic fiction—and urban fiction
star Kiki Swinson unite their talents in this too-hot-to-handle anthology
that will appeal to fans of Wahida Clark and Nikki Turner.
KIKI SWINSON Shamelessly Rich
When wealthy only child Megan Rich starts dating ex-con Duke Chambers, her parents are
none too pleased—especially when Duke starts spending all of Megan’s money. Once
Megan’s family stop paying the bills, Duke comes up with a risky money-making scheme. But
with the police closing in, Megan will have to decide with whom her loyalty lies…
NOIRE Shame in the Game
Naima, Malisha, and Kiki will do anything for a man who’ll pay their bills and keep them in
the style every trophy wife deserves. These gorgeous sistahs are using every lie, trick, and
scheme in the book to seduce wealthy NYC police officer Noble into making one of them his
one and only. But sometimes the only way to win is to know when to walk away.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Noire’s Candy Licker: An Urban Erotic Tale (One World/Ballantine Trade
Paperback, 12/05) and G-Spot (One World/Ballantine Mass Market, 8/06)
were #1 Essence® bestsellers.
• Kiki Swinson’s I’m Still Wifey (Dafina Mass Market, 1/09) spent 7 months
on the Essence® bestseller list.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS:
“Whether she’s writing about life in the ’hood or living the fabulous life, one thing is for
sure—Kiki always delivers a sizzling read.”
—Crystal Lacey Winslow, Essence® bestselling author
“Behind Noire’s hyperrealistic graphic violence and raunchy sex are interwoven stories, a
strong plot and carefully drawn characters with classic motivations. Noire is Dickens for the
age of dojah, donuts, and dawgs.” —Publishers Weekly on Hood
Kiki Swinson is the national best selling author of the Wifey series. She has also
collaborated with Wahida Clark to write The Candy Shop, and with De’nesha Diamond in
writing A Sticky Situation. She lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Noire, hip-hop erotic stories pulsate with urban flavor is from the streets of New York
whose. She is the #1 Essence® bestselling author of many titles, including Maneater, which
was co-authored with Mary B. Morrison.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance reading copies
• National print media campaign
• National online advertising
• National radio advertising
campaign targeting hip-hop
and urban stations
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com,
kikiswinson.net, and asknoire.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-5180-0
PRICE: $15.00/$17.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Virginia Beach, VA (Swinson)
New York, NY (Noire)
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
Heist (Swinson)
12/10 (978-0-7582-5178-7)
Maneater (Noire)
6/10 (978-0-7582-1321-1)
D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK
THE EX GAMES
Layla Jordan
In her spirited second book, the author of The Liar’s Club
creates a sexy, edgy novel about the games spurned lovers play
against one another.
hannon Dareus is one of the best divorce attorneys in Atlanta. She spends her life
helping other women emancipate themselves from the shackles of marriage, cutting
through tangled pre-nups and preparing her clients for the inevitable mind games that
ensue when divorce comes into the picture.
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With couples breaking up left and right, Channon has her hands full. But little does she
know that she’s about to be involved in her own battle of the exes. The games are on...
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Layla Jordan is the pseudonym for a national bestselling author with a proven
track record for creating sexy romances, and with this title she will have the big
modern storyline fiction readers crave with plenty of sexy drama.
• Jordan’s smart, sophisticated writing style will appeal to fans of Terry McMillan
and Brenda Jackson.
• Book club rights for The Liar’s Club sold to Black Expressions.
Layla Jordan, is a Southern Belle who, in her youth, traveled throughout Europe. Her first
novel, The Liar’s Club was published to critical acclaim. She has always been fascinated by
women’s issues and all things dealing with dating, sex, and relationships. Layla lives in
Atlanta, Georgia. Readers can visit her website at www.laylajordan.com.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• Advance reading copies
• National print media campaign
• National print
and online advertising
• Outreach to African-American
book clubs
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and laylajordan.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-4705-6
PRICE: $14.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Atlanta, GA
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
The Liar’s Club
12/10 (978-0-7582-4703-2)
D AFINA KT EEN T RADE P APERBACK
UPTOWN DREAMS
Kelli London
Kelli London, one of the freshest voices in young adult fiction and the
author of Boyfriend Season, pens a compelling, entertaining new novel
of four teens trying to make their musical and romantic dreams come
true—think Glee comes to Harlem.
pplications have been sent. Interviews have been given. Tryouts are just about over,
and the hallways reek of creativity and possibility. And La-La, Reese, Ziggy, and Jamaica
are ready to turn their dreams into reality. By working harder, better, faster, and stronger
than their peers, these four teens are ready to enter the Harlem Academy of Creative and
Performing Arts.
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The gang’s all happy to be there and have pledged to work their hardest at honing their
talents. But now that the competition has become thick and steady, do they have what it takes
to stay and realize their uptown dreams or will haters trip them up?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Kelli London has a fast-paced, edgy writing style and knows how to create
realistic tales that urban teens relate to.
• The first volume of The Break-Up Diaries (Dafina Trade Paperback, 5/11)
will be released in May 2011, pairing Kelli with Ni-Ni Simone—a great way
for Kelli to reach a wider audience. The Break-Up Diaries will also feature
an excerpt from Kelli’s debut novel, Boyfriend Season, to be published in
August 2011.
Kelli London, aka Kells, has been writing since she was six years old. She is the creator of
Kelli Girls’ Pearls—gems for a girl to live by: Positive Affirmations & Daily Quotes. She lives
in the moment, is a social butterfly (social networking and newsletter butterfly, too), has a
passion for education, reading, writing, running, chocolate, life, and of course, her readers.
She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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MARKETING PLANS:
• National print media campaign
• National print review campaign
• National print advertising
• Targeted mailings and electronic
outreach to YA librarians
• Online advertising and outreach
to teen and tween websites
• Online feature
on kensingtonbooks.com
and kellilondon.com
CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6128-1
PRICE: $9.95/$11.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 256
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 56
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Atlanta, GA
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina KTeen Trade Paperback:
Boyfriend Season
8/11 (978-0-7582-6127-4)
A PHRODISIA T RADE P APERBACK
NIGHTSHIFT
Kate Douglas, Crystal Jordan, Lynn LaFleur
In the spirit of the long-running, fan favorite Wolf Tales and Sexy Beast
series, Kate Douglas headlines a new anthology of paranormal erotic
tales, simultaneously introducing the characters and world of her brand
new Aphrodisia series!
KATE DOUGLAS Dream Catcher
She comes to him at night in dreams of carnal pleasure. Real or imagined, Mac doesn’t know
and doesn’t care. For his body throbs with a need that only his mystery lover can satisfy…
CRYSTAL JORDAN Taken Betweene
Kira lives to protect her queen, but the king’s brother is the one who commands her desire.
She longs for him with a feral sexuality and ferocious passion she can barely control…
LYNN LAFLEUR The Right Number
Jay may have dialed the wrong number but the right woman answers. She is the mate he’s
been looking for all his life. And when he hears the sexy purr of her voice, it arouses the
hungry wolf inside…
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Kate Douglas’ Wolf Tales series has been Kensington’s top seller in
Aphrodisia for four years and counting.
• Crystal Jordan’s novels feature sexy animal shapeshifters and
no-holds-barred sensuality.
PRAISE FOR KATE DOUGLAS
“Kate Douglas pens searing erotic tales that will send your senses reeling. With every step,
Douglas takes you farther and farther into a world where you don’t want the story to end and
can’t wait for more.” —Cheyenne McCray, New York Times bestselling author
Kate Douglas is the author of the popular Wolf Tales series. She’s also produced ad
copy for radio, worked as a photojournalist, drawn a weekly comic strip, co-authored a
cookbook, and written numerous published articles. She and her husband live in the
northern California wine country. Readers can visit her website at katedouglas.com.
Crystal Jordan is originally from California, but has lived and worked all over the United
States. She has sold several erotic romance novellas to the e-publisher Samhain Publishing.
Lynn LaFleur is a native of Texas and has been writing since she was eight years old and
wrote her first story for an English assignment. She also loves reading, traveling, scrapbooking, photography, and learning new things on the computer. She welcomes comments from
readers and invites them to visit her at www.lynnlafleur.com.
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CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN13 : 978-0-7582-6936-2
PRICE: $14.00 / $16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCES:
Northern California (Douglas)
California (Jordan)
Texas (LaFleur)
B ACKLIST
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Zoe Archer, Bianca D’ Arc
Bianca D’ Arc
Bianca D’Arc
Shobhan Bantwal
Shobhan Bantwal
HALF PAST DEAD
ONCE BITTEN,
TWICE DEAD
A DARKER
SHADE OF DEAD
THE DOWRY BRIDE
THE FORBIDDEN
DAUGHTER
0-7582-4729-X
978-0-7582-4729-2
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-4731-1
978-0-7582-4731-5
$14.00/16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
Angela Benson, Maryilynn
Griffith, Tia McCollors
Deidre Berry
D.L. Bogdan
Marie Bostwick
Marie Bostwick
ALL ABOUT EVA
A THREAD SO THIN
A SINGLE THREAD
A MILLION BLESSINGS
0-7582-3834-7
978-0-7582-3832-4
$14.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
SECRETS OF THE
TUDOR COURT
0-7582-3216-0
978-0-7582-3216-8
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-2257-2
978-0-7582-2257-2
$14.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-4697-8
978-0-7582-4697-4
$14.00/$16.95
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Paranormal Romance
0-7582-4211-5
978-0-7582-4211-2
$14.00/$16.95
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Fiction
0-7582-4199-2
978-0-7582-4199-3
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-2031-6
978-0-7582-2031-8
$14.00/$17.50
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-2030-8
978-0-7582-2030-1
$14.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
Marie Bostwick
Shirlee Busbee
Marilyn Brant
Marilyn Brant
Terri Brisbin
A THREAD OF TRUTH
PASSION BECOMES HER
ACCORDING TO JANE
A STORM OF PLEASURE
0-7582-3215-2
978-0-7582-3215-1
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
1-4201-0541-8
978-1-4201-0541-4
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Historical Romance
0-7582-3461-9
978-0-7582-3461-2
$14.00/16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
FRIDAY MORNINGS
AT NINE
72
K ENSINGTON B ACKLIST
0-7582-3462-7
978-0-7582-3462-9
$15.00/17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-3518-6
978-0-7582-3518-3
$14.00/16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Historical Romance
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Terri Brisbin
Niobia Bryant
Drusilla Campbell
Drusilla Campbell
Mary Carter
A STORM OF PASSION
MESSAGE FROM
A MISTRESS
BLOOD ORANGE
WILDWOOD
MY SISTER’S VOICE
0-7582-0921-5
978-0-7582-0921-4
$14.00/$20.00
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-0293-8
978-0-7582-0293-2
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-2920-8
978-0-7582-2920-5
$15.00/$17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-3516-X
978-0-7582-3516-9
$14.00/16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Historical Romance
0-7582-3821-5
978-0-7582-3821-4
$14.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
Diane Castell
Wahida Clark
Wahida Clark
Wahida Clarke
Wahida Clark
HOT SOUTHERN NIGHTS
THUGS AND THE WOMEN
WHO LOVE THEM
EVERY THUG
NEEDS A LADY
PAYBACK IS A MUTHA
THUG MATRIMONY
0-7582-1286-0
978-0-7582-1286-3
$15.00/$21.00
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-1288-7
978-0-7582-1288-7
$15.00/$21.00
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-1253-4
978-0-7582-1253-5
$15.00/$21.00
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-1255-0
978-0-7582-1255-9
$15.00/$19.00
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
Dawn Marie Daniels,
Candice Sandy
De’nesha Diamond, Erick S.
Gray, Nichelle Walker
De’nesha Diamond
HelenKay Dimon
HUSTLIN’ DIVAS
LEAVE ME BREATHLESS
SOULS OF MY
YOUNG SISTERS
HEARTBREAKER
0-7582-4755-9
978-0-7582-4755-1
$15.00/17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-2907-0
978-0-7582-2907-6
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-2363-3
978- 0-7582-2363-0
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
Wahida Clarke, Kiki Swinson
SLEEPING WITH
THE ENEMY
0-7582-1257-7
978-0-7582-1257-3
$15.00/$17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-3160-1
978-0-7582-3160-4
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Self-Help
73
0-7582-4663-3
978-0-7582-4663-9
$15.00/$17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
K ENSINGTON B ACKLIST
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
HelenKay Dimon
Kate Douglas
Kate Douglas
Kate Douglas
Kate Douglas
IMPULSIVE
WOLF TALES
WOLF TALES III
WOLF TALES V
WOLF TALES VI
0-7582-2909-7
978-0-7582-2909-0
$14.00/16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-1386-7
978-0-7582-1386-0
$12.95/$17.95
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback
Erotic Romance
0-7582-1388-3
978-0-7582-1388-4
$12.95/$17.95
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback
Erotic Romance
0-7582-1870-2
978-0-7582-1870-4
$12.95/$16.50
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback
Erotic Romance
0-7582-1871-0
978-0-7582-1871-1
$12.95/$15.45
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback
Erotic Romance
Judy Duarte
Terri DuLong
Terri DuLong
Cynthia Eden
Cynthia Eden
THE HOUSE ON
SUGAR PLUM LANE
CASTING ABOUT
SPINNING FORWARD
ETERNAL HUNTER
I’LL BE SLAYING YOU
0-7582-3205-5
978-0-7582-3205-2
$15.00/17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-3204-7
978-0-7582-3204-5
$15.00/17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-4328-7
978-0-7582-3428-5
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-3430-9
978-0-7582-3430-8
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
Cynthia Eden
Michael Thomas Ford
Michael Thomas Ford
LOOKING FOR IT
LAST SUMMER
Lori Foster, Erin McCarthy,
HelenKay Dimon
Susan Fox
ETERNAL FLAME
0-7582-4213-1
978-0-7582-4213-6
$14.00/16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-0408-6
978-0-7582-0408-0
$14.00/$20.00
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-0406-X
978-0-7582-0406-6
$14.00/$20.00
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
WHEN GOOD THINGS
HAPPEN TO BAD BOYS
0-7582-3826-6
978-0-7582-3826-9
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-3894-0
978-0-7582-3894-8
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
74
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0-7582-0933-9
978-0-7582-0933-7
$14.00/$20.00
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
LOVE UNEXPECTEDLY
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Katherine Garbera
Pat G’Orge-Walker
Pat G’Orge-Walker
Pat G’Orge-Walker
SOMEWHAT SAVED
THE GERSON THEORY
CRUISIN’ ON
DESPERATION
SOMEBODY’S SINNING
IN MY BED
0-7582-3212-8
978-0-7582-3212-0
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
1-57566-628-6
978-1-5756-628-0
$17.00/$22.00
Kensington Trade Paperback
Nonfiction
0-7582-1887-7
978-0-7582-1887-2
$15.00/17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
Pat G’Orge-Walker
Sarah Gray
Michele Grant
T. Greenwood
T. Greenwood
DON’T BLAME
THE DEVIL
WUTHERING BITES
HEARD IT ALL BEFORE
TWO RIVERS
UNDRESSING THE MOON
0-7582-5408-3
978-0-7582-5408-5
$15.00/17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-4219-0
978-0-7582-4219-8
$14.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-2877-5
978-0-7582-2877-2
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7682-3876-2
978-0-7582-3876-4
$15.00/17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
T. Greenwood
Lee Houck
THE HUNGRY SEASON
YIELD
Hannah Howell; Heather
Grothaus; Victoria Dahl
Hannah Howell; Alexandra
Ivy; Kaitlin O’Riley
Susan Johnson, Terri Brisbin,
Mary Wine
00-7582-2878-3
978-0-7582-2878-9
$15.00/17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-4265-4
978-0-7582-4265-5
$15.00/17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
HIGHLAND BEAST
YOURS FOR ETERNITY
UNDONE
0-7582-3509-7
978-0-7582-3509-1
$13.95/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-4737-0
978-0-7582-4737-7
$15.00/17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-0943-6
978-0-7582-0943-6
$15.00/ $17.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Historical Romance
THE PIRATE:
THE SAVAGE SEVEN
0-7582-3542-9
978-0-7582-3542-8
$15.00/17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
Charlotte Gerson,
Morton Walker
75
K ENSINGTON B ACKLIST
0-7582-1890- 7
978-0-7582-1890-2
$15.00/17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-3540-2
978-0-7582-3540-4
$15.00/17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Donna Kauffman
Donna Kauffman
Donna Kaufmann
Donna Kaufmann
Karen Kelley
THE BLACK SHEEP AND
THE HIDDEN BEAUTY
THE BLACK SHEEP AND
THE ENGLISH ROSE
HERE COMES TROUBLE
SOME LIKE IT SCOT
THE JAGUAR PRINCE
0-7582-1727-7
978-0-7582-1727-1
$14.00/$17.50
Kensington Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-1729-3
978-0-7582-1729-5
$14.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-3133-4
978-0-7582-3133-8
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-5087-8
978-0-7582-5087-2
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-3836-3
978-0-7582-3836-8
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
Karen Kelley
Karen Kelley
Emma Lang
Cathy Lamb
Cathy Lamb
THE FALCON PRINCE
THE WOLF PRINCE
RUTHLESS HEART
JULIA’S CHOCOLATES
0-7582-3838-X
978-0-7582-3838-2
$14.00/16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-3840-1
978-0-7582-3840-5
$14.00/16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-4750-8
978-0-7582-4750-6
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
0-7582-1462-6
978-0-7582-1462-1
$14.00/$17.50
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
THE LAST TIME
I WAS ME
Shelly Laurenston
Kathy Love
Lutishia Lovely
Louise Marley
Shannon McKenna
BEAST BEHAVING BADLY
WHAT A DEMON WANTS
REVEREND FEELGOOD
MOZART’S BLOOD
EDGE OF MIDNIGHT
0-7582-3168-7
978-0-7582-3168-0
$14.00/$16.96
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-3195-4
978-0-7582-3195-6
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-3865-7
978-0-7582-3865-8
$15.00/$17.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-4212-3
978-0-7582-4212-9
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
0-7582-1185-6
978-0-7582-1185-9
$14.00/$17.50
Brava Trade Paperback
Romantic Suspense
76
K ENSINGTON B ACKLIST
0-7582-1463-4
978-0-7582-1463-8
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Shannon McKenna
Shannon McKenna
Shannon McKenna
Shannon McKenna
Shannon McKenna
EXTREME DANGER
HOT NIGHT
OUT OF CONTROL
RETURN TO ME
TASTING FEAR
0-7582-1187-2
978-0-7582-1187-3
$14.00/$17.50
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Romantic Suspense
0-7582-0564-3
978-0-7582-0564-3
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Brava Trade Paperback
Romantic Suspense
0-7582-0562-7
978-0-7582-0562-9
$14.00/$20.00
Brava Trade Paperback
Romantic Suspense
0-7582-0560-0
978-0-7582-0560-5
$14.00/$20.00
Brava Trade Paperback
Romantic Suspense
0-7582-2863-5
978-0-7582-2863-5
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Brava Trade Paperback
Romantic Suspense
Shannon McKenna
Richelle Mead
Richelle Mead
Steven Meyerowitz
Fern Michaels
ULTIMATE WEAPON
SUCCUBUS ON TOP
SUCCUBUS DREAMS
THE SCOOP
0-7582-1189-9
978-0-7582-1189-7
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Romantic Suspense
0-7582-1642-4
978-0-7582-1642-7
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Fiction
0-7582-1643-2
978-0-7582-1643-4
$15.00/$17.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
POWER JUICES,
SUPER DRINKS
Lucy Monroe
Lucy Monroe
Lucy Monroe
Lucy Monroe
READY
WILLING
AND ABLE
CLOSE QUARTERS
0-7582-0864-2
978-0-7582-0864-4
$14.00/$20.00
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-0875-8
978-0-7582-0875-0
$14.00/$20.00
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-1176-7
978-0-7582-1176-7
$14.00/$20.00
Brava Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance
0-7582-4201-8
978-0-7582-4201-3
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Brava Trade Paperback
Fiction
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1-57566-528-X
978-1-57566-528-3
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Health
0-7582-2718-3
978-0-7582-2718-8
$13.95/$16.95
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Fiction
Mary Monroe;
Victor McGlothin
BORROW TROUBLE
0-7582-1222-4
978-0-7582-1222-1
$15.00/$19.00
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
DELIVER ME FROM EVIL
GOD AIN’T BLIND
GOD DON’T LIKE UGLY
GOD DON’T PLAY
0-7582-1216-X
978-0-7582-1216-0
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Fiction
0-7582-1220-8
978-0-7562-1220-7
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Fiction
1-57566-607-3
978-1-57566-607-5
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Fiction
0-7582-0347-0
978-0-7582-0347-2
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Fiction
GOD STILL DON’T
LIKE UGLY
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
GONNA LAY DOWN
MY BURDENS
IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING
RED LIGHT WIVES
SHE HAD IT COMING
THE COMPANY WE KEEP
0-7582-0345-4
978-0-7582-0345-8
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Fiction
0-7582-0002-1
978-0-7582-0002-0
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Fiction
0-7582-1218-6
978-0-7582-1218-4
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Fiction
0-7582-2551-2
978-0-7582-2551-1
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Fiction
Mary Monroe
Donna Russo Morin
Mary Morrison
Mary Morrison
J.J. Murray
THE UPPER ROOM
THE COURTIER’S
SECRET
HE’S JUST A FRIEND
NEVER AGAIN
ONCE MORE
THE REAL THING
0-7582-0001-3
978-0-7582-0001-3
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Fiction
0-7582-0023-4
978-0-7582-0023-5
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Fiction
0-7582-2691-8
978-0-07582-2691-4
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Kensington Trade Paperback
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78
0-7582-0008-0
978-0-7582-0008-2
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Fiction
K ENSINGTON B ACKLIST
0-7582-0007-2
978-0-7582-0007-5
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Fiction
0-7582-0343-8
978-0-7582-0343-4
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Fiction
0-7582-2887-2
978-0-7582-2887-1
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Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction
KENSINGTON BACKLIST
Gary Null
Cal Orey
Cal Orey
Cal Orey
Brandy Purdy
THE COMPLETE
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF
NATURAL HEALING,
REVISED AND UPDATED
THE HEALING POWERS
OF CHOCOLATE
THE HEALING POWER
OF VINEGAR
THE HEALING POWER
OF OLIVE OIL
THE 8
0-7582-3820-7
978-0-7582-3820-7
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Health
0-7582-1529-0
978-0-7582-1529-1
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Health
0-7582-2221-1
978-0-7582-2221-3
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Health
Sherrill Quinn
Maggie Robinson
Todd Robinson
Todd Robinson
Todd Robinson
TAMING THE MOON
MISTRESS BY MISTAKE
0-7582-3191-1
978-0-7582-3191-8
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance
0-7582-5099-1
978-0-7582-5099-5
$14.00/$16.95
Brava Trade Paperback
Historical Romance
BLOOD, GUTS, AND
WHISKEY
SEX, THUGS AND
ROCK & ROLL
HARDCORE
HARDBOILED
0-7582- 2268-8
978-0-7582-2268-8
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Fiction
0-7582-2267-X
978-0-7582-2267-1
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Fiction
0-7582-2266-1
978-0-7582-2266-4
$14.00/$16.95
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Fiction
Rita Romano
Jordan S. Rubin, N.M.D.,
Joseph Brasco, M.D.
Jill Shalvis
Christine Trent
INSTANT TEMPTATION
Salome Thomas-El, Cecil
Murphy
RESTORING YOUR
DIGESTIVE HEALTH
0-7582-3127-X
978-0-7582-3127-7
$14.00/$16.95
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Contemporary Romance
THE QUEEN’S
DOLLMAKER
0-7582-1316-6
978-0-7582-1316-7
$29.00/$42.00
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Health
DINING IN THE RAW
1-57566-192-6
978-1-57566-192-6
$19.95/$24.95
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Health
0-7582-0282-2
978-0-7582-0282-6
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0-7582-3857-6
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Index
A
Aftertaste: A Novel in
Five Courses, 10
Alexander, Victoria, 42-43
Angel Of Darkness, 64
Angell, Kate, 41
B
Bad Always Die Twice, The 2-3
Belle, Logan, 40
Betts, Heidi, 33
Blood and Fire, 24-25
Brant, Marilyn, 61
Breaking The Ties That Bind, 34
Break-Up Diaries: Vol.2, The 35
C
Carter, Mary, 29
Carter, Nikki, 35
Chamberlin, Holly, 50
Christmas On Nutcracker
Court, 44
Christmas Wish, A 46
Claimed, 56
Coburn, Jennifer, 49
Cohen, Deborah A., 19
Crane, Cheryl, 2-3
Crave, 31
Crooks, Christina, 21
D
Dane, Tami, 62
Danger of Desire, The 65
Dangerous Master, 60
Day, Sylvia, 14
Daughter She Used To Be,
The 52
Devilishly Hot, 54
Diamond, De’nesha, 57
Douglas, Kate, 70
Duarte, Judy, 44
DuLong, Terri, 53
Dunnett, Kaitlyn, 51
E
Eden, Cynthia, 64
Elvis and the Tropical
Double Trouble, 23
Elliott, Kevin, 35
Essex, Elizabeth, 65
Estep, Jennifer, 63
Ex Games, The 68
F
Fallen Angel, 40
Fluke, Joanne, 26-27
Forster, Gwynne, 34
Fox, Angie, 16, 62
Fox, Susan, 66
Frozen Stiff, 4
G
Gelfand, Robert M., 19
George, Lexi 16
G’Orge-Walker, Pat, 47
Gray, Sarah, 30
Green, Jane, 49
Greenwood, T., 28
Griffo, Michael, 13
H
Haines, Jess, 62
Harris, Chloë, 48
Healing Powers Of Honey,
The 38
Heatseeker, 55
Highland Hunger, 22
His Mistress By Christmas,
42-43
Hoffman, Wayne, 12
Howell, Hannah, 22
Hunter, Travis, 59
I
Intrigued, 37
Ireland, Liz, 49
Irons, Katherine, 32
Ivie, Jackie, 22
Ivy, Alexandra, 62
J
Joanne Fluke’s Lake Eden
Cookbook, 26-27
Jordan, Crystal, 39,70
Jordan, Layla, 68
Just Get Me Through This!, 19
K
Kauffman, Donna, 41
Kiss Of Frost, 63
Kyle, Barbara, 11
L
LaFleur, Lynn, 70
Late Edition, 6-7
Lifestyles of the Rich
and Shameless, 67
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I NDEX
London, Kelli, 689
Love, Kathy, 16, 54
Lovely, Lutishia, 17
M
MacNeal, Melissa, 48
McCarthy, Erin, 41
McKenna, Shannon, 24-25
Mead, Richelle, 8-9
Mendicino, Tom, 45
Michaels, Fern, 6-7
Mileti, Meredith, 10
Mind Your Own Business, 17
Mistress by Marriage, 15
Monroe, Lucy, 55
Must Love Vampires, 33
My Own Worst Frenemy, 18
N
Nearer Than The Sky, 28
Nightshift, 70
Noire, 67
Noonan, Rosalind, 52
No Ordinary Noel, 47
O
Oceanborne, 32
Octavia, Grace, 58
One Week In December, 50
On the Come Up, 59
Orey, Cal, 38
P
Page, Sharon, 48
Pearce, Kate, 20
Pittman, Joseph, 46
Pleasure Bound, 60
Polito, Frank Anthony, 45
Prowl The Night, 39
Pub Across the Pond, The, 29
Q
Queen’s Gamble, The 11
R
Rainey, Anne, 60
Raw Desire, 20
Real Werewives of Vampire
Country, The 62
Reid, Kimberly, 18
Remembering Christmas, 45
Robinson, Maggie, 15
Rough Play, 21
Ryan, Annelise, 4
S
Salvatore, Michael, 45
Scotched, 51
Second You Sin, 36
Seven Years to Sin, 14
Sherman, Scott, 36
Should Have Known Better, 58
Silent Night, Sinful Night, 48
Sinclair, Michelle, 22
So I Married A Demon
Slayer, 16
Small, Bertrice, 37
Street Divas, 57
Summer In Europe, A 61
Sunrise On Cedar Key, 53
Succubus Revealed, 8-9
Sweet Like Sugar, 12
Swinson, Kiki, 67
T
Taylor, Karen E., 31
Taylor, Tawny, 60
This Christmas, 49
Torn Between Two Lovers, 5
U
Uptown Dreams, 69
Unwrapped, 41
Unwelcome, 13
V
Vampire Christmas Carol, A 30
W
Webb, Peggy, 23
Weber, Carl, 5
Y
Yours, Unexpectedly, 66
Z
Zanetti, Rebecca, 56
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for information about ordering our books.
MCGARR &
ASSOCIATES
IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN,
MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI
NANCY SUIB &
ASSOCIATES
AK, AZ , CA, CO, HI, IA, MT,
NM, NV, OR, UT, WA
BILL MCGARR
5692 Heathwood Ct.
Taylor Mill, KY 41015
Phone: (859) 356-9295
Fax: (859) 356-7804
Email: wdmcgarr@aol.com
NANCY SUIB
4114 Lyman Rd.
Oakland, CA 94602
Phone: (510) 482-2303
Fax: (510) 482-8573
Email: nsuib@earthlink.net
LANCE MOLINE
MICHELLE MOLINE
2763 Bay Ct.
New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 485-2803
Fax: (815) 485-2842
Email:
michellemoline@att.net
HOWARD RAMER
41 Dunn Street
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 249-2107
Fax: (949) 582-7758
Email:
hrahmerassociates@aol.com
MCLEMORE, HOLLERN
AND ASSOCIATES
AR, LA, OK, TX
SAL MCLEMORE
3538 Maple Park Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
Phone: (281) 360-5204
Fax: (281) 360-5215
Email:
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PARSON WEEMS, LLC
CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY,
PA, RI, VT
CHRISTOPHER KERR
565 Broadway 5A
Hastings-on-Hudson,
NY 10706-1712
Phone and Fax:
(914) 478-5751
Email: chriskerr@
parsonweems.com
EILEEN BERTELLI
48 Wawayanda Rd.
Warwick, NY 10990
Phone: (845) 987-7233
Fax: (845) 986-3136
Email: eileenbertelli@
parsonweems.com
JEFF CHICKMAN
8562 Kelso Drive
Huntington Beach, CA
92646
Phone: (714) 962-4897
Fax: (714) 962-4891
Email:
jeffchickman@earthlink.net
LINDA CANNON
220 E.31st St., Apt. 3D
Baltimore, MD 21218-3951
Phone: (724) 513-9426
Fax: (866) 583-2066
Email: lindacannon@
parsonweems.com
VICKI DAVIES
845 Stoker Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: 775 787-5903
Fax: 866 353-9475
Email:
vidavies25@gmail.com
CAUSTEN STEHLE
55 McKinley Ave., # D214
White Plains, NY 10606
Phone: (914) 478-4259
Fax: (866) 861-0337
Email:
office@parsonweems.com
LARRY HOLLERN
3705 Rutson Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109
Phone: (806) 351-0566
Fax: (806) 351-2741
Email: lhollern@aol.com
SOUTHERN BOOK
TRAVELERS, LLC
AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC,
TN, VA, WV, Gulf Coast
CHIP MERCER
1920 Valleydale Road
Suite 220
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: (205) 682-8570
Fax: (770) 804-2013
Email:
chipmercer@bellsouth.net
JIM BARKLEY
1153 Bordeau Court
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: (770) 351-6011
Fax: (770) 804-2013
Email:
jbarkley@mindspring.com
STEWART KOONTZ
6012 Shadow Mass Circle
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 241-3488
Fax: (919) 241-3488
Email: cskoontz@
southeastbooktravelers.com
RICH THOMPSON
113 Loyola Circle
Helena, AL 35080
Phone: (205) 910-2687
Fax: (770) 804-2013
Email: richthompson@
charter.net
KAREN WINTERS
17004 Hillside Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone and fax:
(512) 733-6218
Email:
karenswinters@aol.com
For further information please contact Kensington Sales management:
Doug Mendini, Director of Trade Sales (212) 407-1531 or call toll-free: 1-800-221-2647
Email: dmendini@kensingtonbooks.com
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