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 ADULT FICTION
BACKLIST
General Fiction………………………………….……………………..…..page 1 Historical Fiction……………………………………………………………page 9 Thriller, Mystery & Suspense….……………………………………..page 13 Science Fiction & Fantasy…………………………………………...…page 21 Paranormal & Science Fiction Romance………………………..page 23 Romantic Suspense…………………………………………………….….page 28 Contemporary Romance………………………………………….…….page 29 Historical Romance……………………………………………….……….page 33 Erotica…………………………………………………………………….……..page 37 ◦ FICTION ◦ ◦ General Fiction ◦
ENCHANTING LILY by Anjali Banerjee Berkley, August 2012 ◦ Book in print, 320pp “A poignant, joyful novel—absolutely lovely. Anjali is my new favorite author.” – Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author In the peaceful Pacific Northwest, newly engaged to her vintage clothing boutique, Lily Byrne hides from the world. But Lily’s life is changing and it starts with the unexpected arrival of an exuberant little cat. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Catalan (Rosa dels Vents), Germany (Blanvalet), Italy (Rizzoli), Spain (Lumen) ◦ Publisher has world English rights
HAUNTING JASMINE by Anjali Banerjee Berkley, February 2011 ◦ Book in print, 292pp “Banerjee’s opulent prose is as colorful as Auntie’s cherished keepsakes, and gently ironic supernatural elements...add dimension to a romance that spins refreshingly into a quirky, surprising denouement.” – Publishers Weekly A call from the past brings divorcee Jasmine Mistry home to Shelter Island to run her beloved Auntie’s bookstore, which is believed to be haunted. Jasmine then embarks on a mystical journey, urged along by her quirky family, and guided by the highly emotional spirits of long‐dead authors. She is moved to heal her broken heart when she falls unexpectedly in love with an enigmatic young stranger. In redefining the meaning of everlasting love, he urges Jasmine to reinvent herself in a place she calls home. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) 1
◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet), Italy (Rizzoli), Turkey (Bu Yayinevi) ◦ Publisher has world English rights INVISIBLE LIVES by Anjali Banerjee Gallery Books, September 2006 ◦ Book in print, 280pp “Banerjee captures the struggle between tradition and modernity in this accessible chick‐lit tale. Readers will appreciate that Banerjee doesn’t choose sides and offers a variety of perspectives through her characters….It’s exciting to see how much Banerjee has grown since her debut, Imaginary Men.” – Booklist Lakshmi Sen was born with a magical ability to perceive the secret longings in others. Putting aside her own dreams to help run her widowed mother’s struggling Seattle sari shop, Mystic Elegance, Lakshmi knows exactly how to bring happiness to customers. But when a famous Indian actress chooses Mystic Elegance to provide her wedding trousseau, Lakshmi finds herself falling for the actress’s sexy chauffeur—all‐American Nick Dunbar—and her powers seem to desert her just as she needs them most. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Droemer), German bookclub (Weltbild), Thailand (Sanskrit) ◦ Publisher has world English rights WHAT THE DOG ATE by Jackie Bouchard Independently published, March 2012 ◦ E‐book in print, 257pp “Dog lovers take note! What the Dog Ate is a cheer‐me‐up read, the story of a smart woman putting her life back together. Maggie is the character women have been waiting for—she’s clever, funny, and REAL. You’ll root for her with your whole heart.” – Elsa Watson, author of Dog Days When a veterinarian hands Maggie Baxter a plastic specimen bag containing a pair of size‐tiny lavender thong panties extracted from her dog—
which are not hers—she discovers that her husband of 17 years is cheating on her. All her meticulous life plans are crushed and Maggie and her world‐is‐my‐smorgasbord chocolate Lab, Kona, are left to put their lives back together. But Maggie realizes it’s never too late to start over. (Agent: Taryn Fagerness) CATFISH ALLEY by Lynne Bryant NAL, April 2011 ◦ Book in print, 336pp Roxanne Reeves has always strived to be the perfect upper‐class Southern woman. That is, until she’s assigned to create an African‐American Tour in Clarksville and meets Grace Clark, an 89‐year‐old African‐American woman who wants nothing to do with Roxanne. How can Grace possibly go about teaching this woman about African‐American history when Roxanne barely acknowledges that blacks exist? But during their weekly visits to historical sites, they discover that friendship often comes in unlikely packages, and the two women set out to heal a wounded society segregated by race for far too long. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency)
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ALLIGATOR LAKE by Lynn Bryant NAL, April 2012 ◦ Book in print, 416pp “A lyrical, gorgeous novel about fractured family, racial tensions, and the way the past flows right up through the present. Bryant’s eloquent tale may be Southern at heart, but it’s universal in its powerful message.” – Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You As a pregnant teenager, Avery Pritchett found refuge in Colorado, but now, ten years later, her brother’s wedding—and some burning questions—bring her back home to her small Southern town. But will introducing her mixed‐race daughter to her independent‐minded grandmother bring solace or sorrow? Will confronting her class‐conscious mother allow for new beginnings or confirm old resentments? And how can she ask forgiveness of her youthful lover who has been denied his child all these years? (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Norway (Cappelen Damm) ◦ Publisher has world English rights BLOOD ORANGE by Drusilla Campbell Kensington, July 2005 ◦ Book in print, 337pp * Over 100,000 copies sold! When Dana Cabot’s seven‐year‐old daughter goes missing, she can’t help blaming her husband’s controversial defense of an accused abuser for playing a role in the abduction—and it shows in the strain on their marriage. But then a shocking event offers a clue to what really happened to Bailey—and Dana’s unwitting part in it. (Agent: Angela Rinaldi, Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights BONE LAKE by Drusilla Campbell Madison Park Press, 2007 ◦ Book in print, 353pp * An exclusive main selection of Doubleday Book Club and The Literary Guild! * Over 50,000 copies sold! Eleven‐year‐old Callen grew up in a world filled with intolerance and hate—until the night a devastating fire put her in the custody of the FBI. Separated from everything familiar, Callen now stubbornly clings to the teachings of the white supremacist cult that raised her, even as she starts a new life with her aunt. (Agent: Angela Rinaldi, Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency) TARNISHED: The St. Croix Chronicles by Karina Cooper Avon, June 2012 ◦ Book in print, 384pp “This is absolutely one of the best books I’ve read so far this year.” – RT Book Reviews, Top Pick “Sexy Steampunk intrigue...I did not want to put it down.” – Kady Cross, author of The Girl in the Steel Corset My name is Cherry St. Croix. Society would claim that I am a well‐heeled miss with an unfortunate familial reputation. They’ve no idea of the truth of it. In 3
my secret world, I hunt down vagrants, thieves…and now, a murderer. For a monster stalks London’s streets, leaving a trail of mystery and murder below the fog. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights GILDED: The St. Croix Chronicles by Karina Cooper Avon, December 2012 ◦ Book in print, 384pp Though Society demands that I make a good marriage, I, Cherry St. Croix, have neither the time nor the interest. I am on the trail of a murder with no victim, a mystery with no motive, and the key to an alchemical formula that could be my family’s legacy and could forever change my life. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND by Matthew Dicks St. Martin’s, August 2012 ◦ Book in print, 320pp “It has been a long time since I read a book that has captured me so completely, and has wowed me with its unique vision.” – #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult Budo is Max’s imaginary friend, and Budo has lasted a lot longer than most imaginary friends—four years—because Max needs him more. His parents argue about sending him to a special school. But Max is perfectly happy if everything is just kept the way it is, and nothing out of the ordinary happens. Unfortunately, something out of the ordinary is going to happen—and then he’ll need Budo more than ever…in this novel about life, love, and true friendship. (Agent: Taryn Fagerness Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Brazil (Editora iD), British (Little, Brown UK), British large‐print and audio (WF Howes), Czech (Argo), France (Flammarion Jeunesse), Germany (Piper), Greece (Psichogios), Hungary (Libri), Israel (Matar), Italy (Giunti), Korea (Bir Publishing), The Netherlands (Moon/Mistral), Portugal (Planeta Manuscrito), Russia (Azbooka‐Atticus), Spain/Catalan (Random House Mondadori), Taiwan (Spring International), Turkey (Pegasus) UNEXPECTEDLY MILO by Matthew Dicks Broadway, August 2010 ◦ Book in print, 352pp “When it comes to endearingly odd protagonists, no one beats Matthew Dicks….Reading a Matthew Dicks novel always proves to be an unadulterated joy and Unexpectedly, Milo is no exception.” – BookPage Milo’s marriage is failing, and he can’t figure out why. After all, he’s managed to hide his weird compulsions from his wife for over three years, but when Milo finds a video camera and a bag of tapes on a park bench, and begins to watch the apparent video confessional of a woman unburdening her deepest secrets, he connects with this stranger in a way he’s never done with a real person. He decides to do something radical: to help this stranger by attempting to solve a mystery that has secretly plagued her for years. (Agent: Taryn Fagerness, Taryn Fagerness Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet) 4
DON’T LET ME GO by Catherine Ryan Hyde Transworld UK, September 2011 ◦ Book in print, 320pp Once a promising young dancer on Broadway, Billy Shine now lives in a cheap apartment and he never goes outside. Ever. Until Grace, a sweet but noisy nine‐year‐old whose mother is a drug addict, comes along and he and the whole building get involved in Grace’s care. But it all backfires when they realize they’re only enabling Grace’s mom to stay high. So, together, they come up with a plan: they will have to confiscate the one thing her mom holds most dear...they will have to kidnap Grace. (Agent: Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Hungary (Pioneer Books), Netherlands (De Kern), Portugal (Publicaçoes Europa‐América) SECOND HAND HEART by Catherine Ryan Hyde Transworld UK, September 2010 ◦ Book in print, 300pp Nineteen‐year‐old Vida has spent her whole life preparing for her death, unlikely to receive the donor heart she needs. Richard is a 36‐year‐old man who just lost his beloved wife, Lorrie, in a car accident and hasn’t addressed his grieving. The two are bound by Lorrie’s heart, which is transplanted into Vida’s chest. When they meet, Vida declares that she loves him, and Richard dismisses her as a foolish child, but later wonders: is it possible to access trace memories from a donated heart? By the time Richard understands that cellular memory is an accepted theory in many scientific communities, Vida has gone off to follow where her new heart is guiding her. (Agent: Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: British (Transworld), China (Beijing Mediatime Books), Korea (Seoul Cultural Publishers), Poland (Nasza Ksiegarnia, Portugal (Publicaçoes Europa‐América), Thailand (Post Publishing), Vietnam (Nha Nam) THE HARDEST PART OF LOVE by Catherine Ryan Hyde Transworld UK, new edition published April 2011 Originally published by Simon & Schuster 2000 ◦ Book in print, 464pp “Ryan Hyde spins her tale so effortlessly that the reader closes the book with a quiet sense of elation, and only later notices that Electric God is still there, etched on the psyche, like the imprint of a lightning bolt upon the eye.” – The San Francisco Chronicle Hayden briefly has it all: a wife and daughter he adores and a baby on the way. But when his son dies at birth, a deep anger emerges, robbing Hayden of everything. Years on, Hayden is living in self‐imposed exile. He’s just lost his beloved dog and is now losing Laurel, the only woman he’s loved since. But just as Hayden’s rage rises again, a young figure from the past emerges, forcing him to re‐visit his long‐buried childhood. (Agent: Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: British (Transworld) 5
WHEN YOU WERE OLDER by Catherine Ryan Hyde Transworld UK, March 2012 ◦ Book in print, 416pp “Thoroughly readable, immensely enjoyable, moving and motivating in equal quantities. It gets into your heart, makes you think and allows some brief reprieve from the everyday world.” – We Love This Book As the city he loves is hit by unimaginable tragedy, Russell must turn his back and hurry home to his brother in Kansas. Ben Ammiano is mentally disabled, and a creature of habit. Any change to his routine sends him into a tailspin. But now his long lost brother has reappeared, and Ben’s simple, ordered world has turned upside down. (Agent: Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency) MY JANE AUSTEN SUMMER by Cindy Jones Avon, April 2011 ◦ Book in print, 352pp “An invitation to get lost in Austen all over again. Janeites will have great fun watching how Cindy Jones cleverly interweaves a very modern romance with the characters, themes, and scenes of Austen’s masterpiece” – Lynn Shepherd, author of Murder at Mansfield Park Lily Berry is stuck in a cycle of loss—her mother to cancer, her boyfriend to an earth mother, and her job to negligence from reading too much Jane Austen. In order to avoid her father’s remarriage, Lily wrangles an invitation to a Jane Austen literary festival, where actors reenact scenes from Mansfield Park. She flies to England, but is exposed as an amateur among professional actors, and her romantic affairs aren’t as fulfilling as she’d hoped. She is forced to confront the question of whether she is the protagonist in her own life or a merely repeating the same foolish mistakes in every new chapter. (Agent: Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency) LIPSTICK AND OTHER STORIES by Alex Kuo Soho Press, July 2003 ◦ Book in print, 182pp * National Book Award Winner! * 2002 American Book Award Winner! His memory—his mind, really—is blocking and altering his recollection of what transpired in the early forties in Chongqing. What he remembers about his mother is especially jagged and conflicting. Such repression is a theme Alex Kuo pursues in many of his stories. Likewise censorship and state terrorism, ideology and dissidence. (No agent) THE MAN WHO DAMMED THE YANGTZE by Alex Kuo Haven Books, June 2011 ◦ Book in print, 180pp “This fast paced political thriller offers a much needed fresh and multidimensional examination of student unrest on both sides of the Pacific. By switching points‐of‐
view Kuo shows a literary craftsman at work and proves once again that fiction counts.” – Ishmael Reed Two finite‐numbers mathematicians—a Chinese woman and a Chinese American man—wrestle with their careers. Disillusioned with teaching, one works at the Three Gorges Dam in China, and the other for Westinghouse in Pittsburgh. Unknown to each other, they struggle to balance their personal values against the global corporate determinism of dam building. 6
Discovering their respective histories, China’s boom and the invention of the American West, they hunker down with determination. This döppelganger novel is energetic, disrespectful, lyrical, and funny. (No agent) ◦ Publisher has world English rights DEAREST by Carole Marshall Transit Publishing/Cogito, August 2011 ◦ Book in print, 224pp Amelia Payne, only child of Maize the Clown and Jonah Payne, the owner of Payne’s Magic Shop, is being driven mad by the oddball characters that frequent the shop, an increasingly silent father, her mother’s unexplained desertion, and the loss of her best friend. On the advice of her occasionally lucid Grandpa Toby, Amelia “imagines a better way” and designs a normal life on the other side of the country. But when a friend reconnects with her asking for help, Amelia is forced to revisit her past, landing her back in the thick of jugglers, mimes, and magicians. And she discovers she must come to terms with her past, even if it means coming face‐to‐face with her own imagination. (Agent: Sally van Haitsma, van Haitsma Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights FREE TO A GOOD HOME by Eve Marie Mont Berkley, July 2010 ◦ Book in print, 304pp Free to a Good Home’s Noelle Ryan works as a veterinary technician at a New England animal shelter, helping pets find the perfect homes. If only it were as easy to find the same thing for herself. After discovering that she can’t have children and watching her marriage fall apart after, Noelle feels as forlorn and abandoned as the strays she rescues. Noelle is left with only her Great Dane, Zeke, to comfort her. But when a carefree musician named Jasper gives her a second chance at love, Noelle comes to realize that home is truly where the heart is. (Agent: April Eberhardt, of Kimberly Cameron Associates) HICK by Andrea Portes Unbridled Books, April 2007 ◦ Book in print, 245pp * Los Angeles Times bestseller! * Best Adult Book for High School Students selection by School Library Journal! Foreseeing a hopeless future, cagey 13‐year‐old Luli McMullen bolts headlong from the heartland, aiming for Las Vegas where she expects to find herself a sugar daddy. Almost immediately, crooked‐bodied Eddie Kreezer, a roving obsessive with a violent streak, and a fading but lovely grifter named Glenda begin to do battle for Luli’s head and heart. On their perilous journey westward, Luli is introduced to drifters, lowlifes, strippers, speed freaks, gold‐diggers, and a Libertarian with a dog named Karl. Part coming‐of‐age story and part raggedy picaresque, Hick leads us down broken roads through a world that seems to this extraordinary and indomitable young girl dangerously uncharted. (Agent: Sally van Haitsma, van Haitsma Literary) 7
CLUB RULES by Andrew Trees St. Martin’s, March 2010 ◦ Book in print, 288pp “[A] modern day Gatsby tale….Club Rules is a fascinating look at privileged society.” – ArmChairInterviews.com In Eden’s Glen, an iconic world of privilege and ease, the Winthrop family is at the top. But even the Winthrops are not immune to the pressures that underlie the clean, calm surface of life in paradise. The events that follow reveal that even money and position cannot save their charmed world. Club Rules is an elegant and moving novel, by the author of Academy X, about marriage and the price of a bourgeois American life. (Agent: Judith Riven, Judith Riven Literary Agency) DOG DAYS by Elsa Watson Tor/Forge, May 2012 ◦ Manuscript available, 352pp “[A] fast‐paced, imaginative romp….” – Publishers Weekly, starred review When café owner Jessica Sheldon volunteered to be the chairperson of Woofinstock, the annual dog festival, she knew she was fighting an uphill battle to overcome her reputation as “number one dog hater” in her dog‐loving town. An incident in her café last year resulted in a serious decline in business for the Glimmerglass Café. This year’s festival will determine whether or not she and her business partner can keep their doors open. But then the unthinkable happens—
Jessica and a lonely looking white German Shepherd named Zoe are hit by lightning and switch bodies! Learning to live as a dog is difficult enough, but Jessica’s real worry is finding a way to get her own body back before Zoe leads her beloved café to financial ruin. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet), Korea (Chungrim), The Netherlands (Sijthoff), Spain (Ediciones B) ◦ Publisher has world English rights A CHRISTMAS TAIL by Elsa Watson Tor, October 2012 ◦ E‐novella in print, 62pp Christmas has always been a hard time for Jessica, and she’s going to need some help from her beloved dog Zoe to discover the true joys of the season—love, family, and cookies. Jessica and Zoe, stars of Dog Days, return in this heartwarming holiday story. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights SECOND HAND by Michael Zadoorian Norton, March 2000 ◦ Book in print, 272pp “Incisively humorous and surprisingly poignant, this is a quirky, surprisingly tender coming‐of‐age tale.” – Publishers Weekly While most people scramble for the newest and the best, Richard searches for the odd and obsolete—and sells it at his second‐hand shop on the edge of Detroit. Richard’s mother has died, and left behind a valuable house full of packed‐
away junk—including some old photos that will change everything Richard thought about his parents. And then there’s the hip, thrift‐attired woman who comes into his store with more than junk on her mind....Suddenly some very unexpected things are entering Richard’s 8
life, including some surprising revelations about love and loss—and what’s really important in life. (Agent: Sally van Haitsma, van Haitsma Literary) ◦ Foreign sales: France (Fleuve Noir) ◦ Historical Fiction ◦
THE DARLING STRUMPET by Gillian Bagwell Berkley, January 2011 ◦ Book in print, 384pp “Richly engaging portrait of the life and times of one of history’s most appealing characters!” – Diana Gabaldon, author of the bestselling Outlander series Witty and beautiful, Nell Gwynn was born into poverty, trading her mother’s treacherous grasp for the life of a prostitute at a young age. Before long she finds herself drawn into the enthralling world of the theater, where she earns a place in the King’s Company. Her comedic talents and endearing personality catapult her to fame, winning the affection of legions of fans—and the heart of her leading man. But it is when she catches the eye of the most powerful man in all of England—the King himself—that her life is transformed in ways she could never have imagined. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: British 2 books (Avon UK), Czech (Beta), Hungary (Nouvion Trade Sociedad Anonima), Poland (Bellona), Turkey (Artemis/Alfa) THE SEPTEMBER QUEEN by Gillian Bagwell Berkley, November 2011 ◦ Book in print, 352pp “Bagwell may be one of the newer writers in the historical fiction genre, but she is one of the most talented. Her love and knowledge of the time period shines through as well as her beautifully written words and descriptive details. This novel is guaranteed to be a favorite among historical fiction readers!” – Pittsburgh Historical Fiction Examiner The author of The Darling Strumpet returns to 17th‐century England, a nation in the throes of civil war. Cromwell’s army is on the king’s scent and Jane must transport him, disguised as her manservant, to safety. As she places herself in harm’s way, with peril awaiting at every turn, she finds herself falling in love with the gallant young Charles. And despite his reputation as a breaker of hearts, Jane finds herself surrendering to a passion that will change her life forever. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: British (Avon UK), Poland (Bellona) DANCING AT THE CHANCE by DeAnna Cameron Berkley, April 2012 ◦ Book in print, 336pp “Old New York comes to vibrant life in this dazzling tale of follies and illusions. Dancing at the Chance serves up a racy, exuberant feast for the senses, with a lively and intrepid heroine determined to succeed in a fading world threatened by fast‐
paced, fickle modernity.” – C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici New York City in 1907 is a kingdom of endless possibilities for anyone who dares to dream. The glamour of Broadway lures those who desire the limelight‐but only a few are fortunate enough to thrive in the lights of a city that casts long, dark, and merciless 9
shadows....Pepper MacClair and her mother arrived penniless in New York 13 years ago, and their fortune has not changed. A dancer of fluid grace and motion, Pepper is still only one chorus girl among many, struggling for an opportunity to prove herself worthy of something bigger. As the larger world changes around her and she is pulled into the intrigues of New York's elite, dancing at The Change is her last hope, not only to fulfill her dream, but to fulfill her heart. (Agent: Ellen Pepus, Signature Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights THE BELLY DANCER by DeAnna Cameron Berkley, reprint May 2012 ◦ Book in print, 320pp At the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Dora Chambers volunteers to enforce proper conduct on the Egyptian belly dancing exhibition to earn the approval of the World Fair’s Board of Lady Managers, and appease her socially ambitious husband. But Dora finds herself captivated by these exotic women and their enigmatic manager, Hossam Farouk—and discovers the truth about the desire and passion in her own heart. (Agent: Ellen Pepus, Signature Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights THE QUEEN’S PAWN by Christy English NAL, April 2010 ◦ Book in print, 378pp “Treachery, betrayal, lust—and an unusual and compelling love story, beautifully told.” – Karen Harper, author of The Queen’s Governess A historical novel of the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine and the one person she loved more than power—her rival for the throne. Estranged from her husband, Eleanor sees a kindred spirit in the determined young girl, Princess Alais, who is sent to wed her son. But as Alais grows to maturity and develops ambitions of her own, Eleanor begins to see her as a threat—and their love for each other becomes overshadowed by their bitter rivalry, dark betrayals, conflicting passions, and a battle for revenge over the throne of England itself. (Agent: Margaret O’Connor, Innisfree Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign Sales: Germany (Weitbild), Turkey (Grup Ekvator Yayincilik) TO BE QUEEN: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine by Christy English NAL, April 2011 ◦ Book in print, 400pp With captivating and lyrical prose, the author of The Queen’s Pawn delves into the early life of the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine...Duchess at 15, Eleanor of Aquitaine marries the King of France. But will she find that she must pay too high a price to be queen? Although Louis VII is enamored of his bride, the newly crowned king is easily manipulated by forces in the Church. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Eleanor fights for her freedom and for the love of her life. In the arms of Henry of Normandy, Eleanor may finally find the passion she longs for, and the means to fulfill her legacy as Queen. (Agent: Margaret O’Connor, Innisfree Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 10
THE TRIUMPH OF DEBORAH by Eva Etzioni‐Halevy Plume, February 2008 ◦ Book in print, 368pp “Etzioni‐Halevy breathes fresh life into a time period when women ruled both by spiritual force and by feminine wiles….This novel will be devoured by lovers of historical fiction and romance alike.” – Library Journal In ancient Israel, war is looming. Deborah, a highly respected leader, has coerced the warrior Barak into launching a strike against the neighboring Canaanites. Against all odds he succeeds, returning triumphantly with Asherah and Nogah, daughters of the Canaanite King, as his prisoners. But military victory is only the beginning of the turmoil, as a complex love triangle develops between Barak and the two princesses. (Agent: Judith Riven, Judith Riven Literary Agency) WILD PRINCESS by Mary Hart Perry William Morrow Paperbacks, July 2012 ◦ Book in print, 432pp “The Wild Princess is a fascinating, intriguing glimpse into a royal household. There is the public image and then there is the reality that Mary Hart Perry brilliantly brings to life.” – New York Times bestselling author Catherine Maxwell To the court and subjects of Queen Victoria, young Princess Louise—later the Duchess of Argyll—was the “Wild One.” In the vein of Philippa Gregory, Mary Hart Perry tells the riveting story of an extraordinary woman—a princess who refused to give up on her dreams, including her right to true love. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) THE GENTLEMAN POET: A Novel of Love, Danger, and Shakespeare’s The Tempest by Kathryn Johnson Avon, September 2010 ◦ Book in print, 336pp “In The Gentleman Poet, Kathryn Johnson weaves a marvelously original story that combines history, adventure, and a young woman’s growth to produce a rich and atmospheric tale.” – Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of Never Less Than a Lady En route to the Americas in 1609, Elizabeth Persons, a young servant girl, sees her blinding headache as an ominous sign. Sure enough, a hurricane tosses the Sea Venture on to the shores of the Bermudas, the rumored home of evil spirits and dangerous natives. As time passes—amidst the hardship, mutiny, adventure, and a blossoming love between Elizabeth and the ship’s cook—she despairs being rescued. But she makes friends with a poet traveling under the name William Strachey, who back home is known by a different name: Shakespeare. And from their adventures comes the stuff of great plays. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) 11
JOSEFINA’S SIN by Claudia Long Atria, August 2011 ◦ Book in print, 352pp “[A] superb debut….[T]his is a moving tale of women seeking to balance competing passions of the heart, body, and mind in the lavish setting of a 17th‐century Mexican court.” – Publishers Weekly Josefina, a sheltered landowner’s wife, accepts an invitation from the Marquesa, but she is overwhelmed by the Court’s complicated world. While fighting off aggressive advances from the Marquesa’s husband, she finds it difficult to stay true to her marriage vows when she becomes involved in a secret affair with the local bishop. Amidst this drama, Josefina is unexpectedly drawn to the intellectual nuns who study and write poetry at the risk of persecution by the Spanish Inquisition—especially Sor Juana Ines de al Cruz who helps Josefina change from a grounded wife and mother to a woman of so much more. (Agent: April Eberhardt, April Eberhardt Literary) THE LAST PRINCE OF THE MEXICAN EMPIRE by C.M. Mayo Unbridled Books, May 2009 ◦ Book in print, 448pp “Mayo’s reanimation of a crucial period in Mexican history should satisfy history buffs and those in the mood for an engaging story brimming with majestic ambition.” – Publishers Weekly As the American Civil War rages north of the border, a group of Mexican conservative exiles and clergy convince Louis Napoleon to invade Mexico and install the Archduke of Austria, Maximilian von Habsburg, as Emperor. Childless and desperate for an heir, Maximilian offers a substantial amount of money to the parents of two year old Agustin, in exchange for custody of the boy. The half‐American toddler becomes a prince, although his parents become dissatisfied with the arrangement and beg for him back. Maximilian’s reluctance to return the child to his distraught parents, even as his empire began to fall, ignites an international scandal. (Agent: Christina Ward, The Ward & Balkin Agency, Inc.) ◦ Publisher has world English rights HEMINGWAY’S GIRL by Erika Robuck NAL, September 2012 ◦ Book in print, 352pp “[R]ichly realized....Robuck brings Key West to life, and her Hemingway is fully fleshed out and believable, as are Mariella and others. Readers will delight in the complex relationships and vivid setting.” – Publishers Weekly In Depression‐era Key West Mariella Bennet knows hunger. Her struggle to support her family following her father’s death leads her to a bar and bordello, where she bets on a risky boxing match...and attracts the interest of two men: world‐famous writer, Ernest Hemingway, and Gavin Murray, a WWI veteran. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Hungary (Pioneer Books), Poland (Prószyński) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 12
THE LAST TIME I SAW PARIS by Lynn Sheene Berkley, May 2011 ◦ Book in print, 220pp “The Last Time I Saw Paris is an absorbing, suspenseful, and delightful debut. Lynn Sheene has delivered a fantastic romantic thriller, which perfectly balances convincing historical research with page‐turning thrills. It is an absolute joy to read.” – David Liss, bestselling author of The Devil’s Company May 1940: Fleeing a glamorous Manhattan life, Claire Harris arrives in Paris with a romantic vision of starting anew. But Claire didn’t anticipate the sight of Nazi soldiers marching under the Arc de Triomphe. In exchange for false identity papers, Claire agrees to aid the French Resistance, and spends time in the company of Thomas Grey, a mysterious Englishman working with the Resistance. Her socialite values begin to shift, but deception and betrayal force her to flee once again—this time to fight for the man she loves—praying she survives long enough to see Paris again. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Brazil (Ediouro), Catalan (Columna), Italy (Fanucci Editore), Poland (Otwarte), Spain (Planeta) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ALOHA, MOZART by Waimea Williams Luminis, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 280pp “Gorgeously conceived and enacted and textured, this richly pleated story unfolds with dark and thrilling suspense.” – Al Young, Poet Laureate of California Born into an impoverished Hawaiian family in the 1960s, Maile Manoa’s quest for a life in music lures her to the high‐stakes world of European opera. (Agent: April Eberhardt Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Thrillers, Mystery & Suspense ◦
ENDANGERED by Pamela Beason Berkley Prime Crime, December 2011 ◦ Book in print, 320pp “What a blast! If you like your mysteries packed with action, adventure, suspense, and romance, Beason’s Endangered will light your fire. I can’t wait for the next!” – Ann Charles, award‐winning author of the Deadwood mystery series Summer “Sam” Westin nudged a boy down a dark path toward a man she presumed was his father, and now he’s missing in the Utah wilderness. As a wildlife biologist/writer, her first cougar story becomes the centerpiece of a media campaign that targets the cats as prime suspects in the boy’s disappearance. If Sam and the park rangers can’t redirect the investigation, both the boy and the big cats will be sacrificed. Can Sam uncover the truth in time to save them both? (Agent: Curtis Russell, P.S. Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (VGS), German audio (Audible) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 13
BEAR BAIT: A Summer Westin mystery by Pamela Beason Berkley, October 2012 ◦ Book in print, 320pp Sam Westin is working for the National Park Service as a biologist and a volunteer firewatcher when, one night, she hears an explosion. When the blaze is finally extinguished, a body is discovered in the embers. Sensing something sinister, Sam starts asking questions…but someone else wants her out of the way before she finds answers…. (Agent: Curtis Russell, PS Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign Sales: Germany (VGS), German audio (Audible) ◦ Publisher has world English rights
THE ONLY WITNESS by Pamela Beason Independently published, November 2011 ◦ Book in print, 318pp When Detective Matthew Finn gets a call about the disappearance of baby Ivy Rose Morgan, he’s afraid that history is repeating itself. He’s investigated too many missing children cases that ended in conviction of a parent for murder or negligence. Seventeen‐year‐old mom Brittany Morgan is clearly distraught. She says she left her two‐month‐old daughter sleeping in the car while she shopped; but Finn can’t find anyone who saw Ivy on that day at the grocery store. Was the baby ever even there? There is only one witness to the kidnapping: Neema, a gorilla who communicates in modified American Sign Language. But can a gorilla, even one who can communicate in sign language, really be considered a reliable witness? (Agent: Curtis Russell, P.S. Literary Agency) THE MAN WHO KNEW BRECHT by John C. Boland Perfect Crime Books, April 2012 ◦ Book in print, 200pp Tamar Gillespie, a young artist married to a disabled policeman, cares nothing for the political passions that roiled her small Connecticut community 50 years ago. But when the community board agrees to host a family of Jewish refugees from the new Russia, Tamar finds that idealism can hide darker truths. Are these truths better left buried, even if they conceal a murder? (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) HOMINID by John C. Boland Perfect Crime, October 2011 ◦ Book in print, 180pp “[S]uperior science fiction thriller….Boland’s taut atmospherics, especially in the scenes set on Ewell Island, are top‐notch, and the evolutionary themes he explores are easily accessible to nonscientists.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review Archeologist David Isaac arrives on Chesapeake Bay’s Ewell Island, a remote island once occupied by people driven out of the Maryland colony in 1670, to help his mentor, Noel Sprague. Sprague, the expedition’s leader, hopes to unearth three coffins containing members of one of the island’s first families, who were suspected by their contemporaries of being Satanists, thereby reviving his own career by proving they were murdered by neighbors in a burst of religious hysteria. But these cadavers harbor an older and far deadlier secret. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) 14
SUCKERPUNCH by Jeremy Brown Medallion Press, August 2011 ◦ Book in print, 300pp * USA Book News Finalist in the Adventure/Thriller category! “[A] smartly constructed, well‐told crime novel.” – Booklist On the night before his first fight on a major card, mixed martial artist Woody’s past comes back to haunt him when he helps his old partner‐in‐crime Lance by accompanying him to a meeting with a bookie to whom he owes money. But the tables quickly turn when the illegal bookmaker realizes who Woody is and bets on him to win his fight—or else his girlfriend, who the bookie has kidnapped, will die. Not knowing who to trust, Woody must tap into his instincts and street smarts, as the fight getting to the cage will be tougher than anything he has ever faced inside it. (Agent: Margaret O’Connor, Innisfree Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights HOOK AND SHOOT: Round Two in the Woodshed Wallace series by Jeremy Brown Medallion Press, October 2012 ◦ Book in print, 328pp The scrappy martial arts fighter Aaron “Woodshed” Wallace prepares for his first big break stemming from the legitimate MMA promotion Warrior, Inc. Having fought to survive his entire life, Woodshed thinks such an opportunity will forever change his life for the better, but before he can put his shady past behind him, a band of Japanese mobsters threaten Warrior, Inc., and its president, Banzai Eddie Takanori. (Agent: Margaret O’Connor, Innisfree Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ORANGES AND LEMONS: A Calli Barnow mystery by Liz Bugg Insomnia Press, April 2012 ◦ Book in print, 356pp In the glamorous world of advertising, image is everything as intrepid lesbian PI Calli Barnow finds out when she goes undercover at a top Toronto agency. Following a twisted money trail, she stumbles across the body of a hot young copywriter, dead of a drug overdose at his desk. Just another casualty of the Bay Street rat race? Calli doesn’t think so, and when she follows her intuition, trouble usually follows her. (Agent: Curtis Russell, P.S. Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights FOUL PLAY AT THE FAIR: A Celebration Bay Festival mystery by Shelley Freydont Berkley Prime Crime, September 2012 ◦ Book in print, 304pp “An engaging heroine, clever plotting and a charming small town setting make this a terrific read.” – Mary Kennedy, author of The Talk Radio Mysteries New York City event planner Liv Montgomery is burned out, so the job of event organizer in the small, rural town of Celebration Bay sounds like a little slice of heaven. But things hit a sour note when an itinerant entertainer in town for the Harvest Festival is found dead. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 15
EXTENDED FAMILY by Patrick Kendrick Thomas & Mercer/Amazon, June 2012 ◦ Book in print, 350pp A generation after a perfect‐on‐paper sperm donor visits multiple sperm banks, State Fire Marshall Greymon Gift, a laid‐back kite surfer who’d rather be riding wind or waves, is called in to investigate a string of gruesome, fire‐related homicides. As Gift’s investigation unfolds, he follows a fresh strand of DNA from one of the crime scenes that seem to belong to a killer named Dr. Harmon Gettys. Thinking he may have found the murderer, Gift is shocked to learn that Dr. Harmon Gettys has been dead for two years. He knows that even if Gettys were alive, such an assortment of violent crimes could never be committed by just one man. So who is spreading these horrors from coast to coast? (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights PAPA’S PROBLEM by Patrick Kendrick BluewaterPress, September 2008 ◦ Book in print, 322pp “Pat Kendrick has masterfully blended a tale of historical fiction, intrigue and love surrounding a murder mystery and has skillfully woven it all into a twisting and turning, roller‐coaster ride of a plot. He brings old Key West and Papa Hemingway to life along with his own colorful and likable detective, Emmet MacWain….[Y]ou can taste the fish on the grill and smell the blood dripping on the hardwood floor.” – Brent Braunworth, author of Blood, Guts and Tears In depression era Key West, Ernest “Papa” Hemingway becomes embroiled in a plot that involves illegal gambling and smuggling refugees when he finds himself the suspect in the murder of a Cuban prostitute. Working with the mysterious former Scotland Yard inspector, Emmet MacWain, they must delve into the dark side of this sunny paradise and find the answers that may help save hundreds of innocent lives as well as their own. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) THE JOY BRIGADE: A Sergeant George Sueño mystery by Martin Limon Soho Crime, July 2012 ◦ Book in print, 279pp “Limon delivers all the thrills and intrigue a story like this promises, as well as a look at North Korea during the period.” – Mystery People In this pulse‐racing ninth adventure, Sergeant George Sueño heads north of Korea’s DMZ on a mission to prevent war between the Communist North and the American‐allied South. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights MR. KILL: A Sergeants Sueño & Bascom Mystery by Martin Limon Soho Crime, December 2011 ◦ Book in print, 368pp On a crowded train from Pusan to Seoul, the brutal rape of a young mother sparks rage on the powder‐keg peninsula of Korea. Eyewitness accounts indicate the culprit was most likely a U.S. serviceman, but by the time Sergeants George Sueno and Ernie Bascom, U.S. Army investigators, are called in to join forces with a ruthless Korean homicide investigator known as Mr. Kill, the rapist has disappeared and anti‐
American fervor in this proud Asian country is threatening to explode. (Agent: Jill 16
Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights WOMAN OF ILL FAME by Erika Mailman Heyday Books, February 2007 ◦ Book in print, 257pp “The whodunit aspect makes Woman of Ill Fame a page‐turner, and Mailman manages to keep the reader guessing. Yet it’s the depiction of early San Francisco that propels this thriller above its genre, in the manner of historical fiction such as Caleb Carr’s The Alienist.” – San Francisco Bay Guardian Looking for a better life, Nora Simms sails from the East Coast to gold rush San Francisco with a plan for success: to strike it rich by trading on her good looks. But when a string of murders claims several of her fellow women of ill fame, Nora grows uneasy with how closely linked all of the victims are to her. She must distinguish friend from foe in a race to discover the identity of the killer. (No agent) REJECTION by Thomas Matthews Otherworld Publications, January 2011 ◦ Book in print, 226pp Lou Drake was once the pride of the NYPD detectives but ten years later, 50 pounds heavier and three months from retirement, Drake works patrol in the backwater borough of Malcolm New York, until he is thrust in the middle of an unusual serial murder case—the killer is killing literary agents—that would expose the corruption of the very department he works for. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) THE TEMPLAR’S SECRET by Chloe Palov Michael Joseph/Penguin UK, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 400pp “Heart‐stopping suspense, ancient mysteries and rollercoaster action...a book that will have you cheering as you read.” – New York Times bestselling author James Rollins Cædmon Aisquith, Templar expert and former MI5 operative, receives an ominous ransom demand: find the Evangelium Gaspar or your kidnapped daughter will be killed. Racing against time, he must solve a series of clues involving esoteric symbols and artfully encoded riddles. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: British (Michael Joseph/Penguin) THE TEMPLAR’S QUEST by C.M. Palov Michael Joseph/Penguin UK, November 2011 ◦ Book in print, 528pp “Heart‐stopping suspense, ancient mysteries, and rollercoaster action...a book that will have you cheering as you read.” – New York Times bestselling author James Rollins Finn McGuire finds himself framed for a string of murders moments after he uncovers the legendary Medallion in an ancient Syrian chapel. The culprits are a group of Nazi SS descendents known as The Seven who will stop at nothing to possess the pendant...and the Holy Grail. Their wish? To resurrect the Third Reich. 17
And Finn has to stop them. The stakes are high, for the fate of mankind hangs in the balance if he fails. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Czech (Metafora), Italy (Newton Compton), Serbia (Evro Giunti) THE TEMPLAR’S CODE by C.M. Palov Berkley, November 2010 ◦ Book in print, 544pp Historian and former MI5 intelligence officer Caedmon Asquith and his research assistant, Edie Miller, are approached by Dr. Jason Lovett, an archaeologist who claims that in the early 14th century, the Knights Templar brought the Emerald Tablet—an ancient Egyptian text containing the secret of creation—to a secret colony in the undiscovered New World. Dr. Lovett needs Caedmon’s help to decipher Templar symbols, but before he can go into detail, he’s murdered. Before dying, he thrust a digital voice recorder into Edie’s hands, which leads Edie and Caedmon on a dangerous journey as they follow encrypted clues around the world, as a shadowy force follows their every move. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: British (Michael Joseph/Penguin), Czech (Metafora), Germany (Blanvalet), Hungary (Nouvion Trade Sociedad Anonima), Italy (Newton Compton), Poland (Bellona), Turkey (Pegasus) ARK OF FIRE by C.M. Palov Berkley, December 2009 ◦ Book in print, 387pp “Nonstop action and clever plotting power this thrilling debut….Fans of Dan Brown and Steve Berry will be enthralled.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review Photographer Edie Miller is eyewitness to a murder—and the theft of an ancient Hebrew relic known as the Stones of Fire. Fearing the D.C. police are complicit, she turns to historian Caedmon Aisquith for help. At first she neither understands the breadth of the crime or the true value of the astonishing work of art that could lead the bearer to the most valuable relic of all…the Ark of the Covenant. Marked for execution, Edie and Caedmon must follow the clues of the quatrains if they are to discover the truth and stay alive. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: British (Michael Joseph/Penguin), Czech (Metafora), Germany (Blanvalet), Italy (Newton Compton), Poland (Bellona), Russia (Exmo), Slovenia (Anu Elara), Spain (Bòveda), Turkey (Pegasus) NIGHTSHADE: An Only in Tokyo mystery by Jonelle Patrick Penguin/InterMix, August 2012 ◦ E‐book available, 373pp Yumi Hata went to school in the U.S., but now—back in Tokyo, living with her parents and working as an English translator—she no longer fits in with Japanese society. If not for her friend Rika, Yumi would feel completely isolated, so when Rika is found dead—suspected of jisatsu, taking part in a suicide pact—Yumi teams up with an investigator to clear her best friend’s name. (Agent: April Eberhardt, April Eberhardt Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 18
THE BOOKSELLER: The first Hugo Marston novel by Mark Pryor Seventh Street Books/Prometheus, October 2012 ◦ Book in print, 280pp “Stylish, suspenseful, and smart...As strong and welcome as a hot coffee on a chilly Paris morning. Bibliophiles, Francophiles, and mystery addicts rejoice! The debut of Hugo Marston is one you don’t want to miss.” – Steven Sidor, author of Pitch Dark Max—an elderly Paris bookstall owner—is abducted at gunpoint. His friend, Hugo Marston, head of security at the US embassy, looks on helplessly, powerless to do anything to stop the kidnapper. But Marston launches a search, and enlists the help of semiretired CIA agent Tom Green even as more booksellers are turning up dead. (Agent: Ann Collette, Rees Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Czech/Slovak (Euromedia/IKAR), Hungary (Maxim) Italy (Fanucci), Japan (Hayakawa), Portugal (Club do Autor) ◦ Publisher has world English rights LONG PIG by James L. Ross (penname for John C. Boland) Perfect Crime, February 2011 ◦ Book in print, 380pp After 18 months at a federal prison farm, Hayes Rutherford thinks he’s done with the Washington crowd. His daughter has hired him as an off‐the‐books investigator at her Hollywood PI firm. But when rumors ping the White House that someone is shopping a damaging story about the war‐hero President, Hayes is a prime suspect. What kind of secret can a President have that spin doctors can’t fix? Hayes is about to learn that some stories can’t be leaked, regardless of who has to die. Here’s a caustic, blackly humorous take on two coasts where vanity is the least deadly sin. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) DEATH IN BUDAPEST by James L. Ross (penname for John C. Boland) Perfect Crime, January 2012 ◦ Book in print, 180pp “Fans of hard‐edged spy novels will hope that this outing for disgraced Wall Street banker Patrick McCarry is but the first of many from Ross….[It has] twists straight out of a John le Carré novel.” – Publishers Weekly In Hungary, hard‐up from the financial crisis, a native son who made a fortune as a trader has returned to oversee sales of government property. One eager customer is Chester Holt, a smalltime millionaire from Indiana with plans to funnel arms into the combustible Balkans. McCarry, who begins tripping over bodies on the first page, tumbles into bad news when someone tries to add him to the body count. He can’t get much sympathy from Magdalena Glasgow, CIA’s station chief in Budapest. She threatens to send him back to New York where federal prosecutors can measure him for a prison cell—unless, that is, McCarry sticks close to the gun‐
runners and informs Glasgow’s eager pups of each player’s moves. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Hungary (Fumax) 19
CUT TO THE QUICK: A Julian Kestrel mystery #1 by Kate Ross Felony & Mayhem, April 2010 ◦ Book in print, 320pp * Originally published by Viking “Period atmosphere, polished dialog, ever‐present class distinctions, and sprinklings of Regency romance make this a nice series opener with an unusual hero” – Library Journal Julian Kestrel is the walking definition of a Regency‐era dandy. He cares about little beyond the perfection of his tailoring, he lives for the bon mot, and his life has the specific gravity and the fleeting charm of a soap‐bubble. At least that’s what he’d like you to think. In fact, it rather suits Kestrel to be perpetually underestimated, particularly when his weekend at a glamorous country estate is spoiled by the appearance of a dead girl’s body in his bed. (Agent: Christina Ward, The Ward & Balkin Agency, Inc.) ◦ Foreign sales, all expired: France (Libraire Des Champs‐Elysees), Italy (Mondadori), Japan (Kodansha), Sweden (Kommentus) A BROKEN VESSEL: A Julian Kestrel mystery #2 by Kate Ross Felony & Mayhem, April 2011 ◦ Book in print, 368pp * Originally published by Viking * Gargoyle award‐winner in the category of Best Historical Mystery 1994! Julian Kestrel, the dandy detective of Regency London, is most decidedly a man of the world and, through his valet, Dipper, reformed Cockney pickpocket, is not without ties to the underworld. One such connection is Dipper’s sister Sally, a prostitute who accidentally happens across the possibility of murder while picking her clients’ pockets. Since Sally is not quite in the position to go to the police with her knowledge, she and Julian must chase the clues all through London, from glittery parlors to the dank halls of a home for fallen women. (Agent: Christina Ward, The Ward & Balkin Agency, Inc.) ◦ Foreign sales, all expired: France (Libraire Des Champs‐Elysees), Germany (Goldmann), Italy (Mondadori), Japan (Kodansha), Turkey (Bilge Kultur) WHOM THE GODS LOVE: A Julian Kestrel mystery #3 by Kate Ross Felony & Mayhem, April 2012 ◦ Manuscript available, estimated 400pp * Originally published by Viking “In a tale as sparkling as champagne (with a dash of arsenic), Ross motivates her characters with human desires ranging from the loftiest intellectual yearnings to the basest physical appetites. Offering this level of entertainment, her dandyish sleuth will never go out of fashion.” – Publishers Weekly Alexander Falkland hasn’t an enemy in the world. Young, talented, charming, he shines in every field he enters: law, architecture, the investment market. But one night his luck runs out. In the midst of one of his famous parties, he is found in his study with his head smashed, a blood‐stained poker beside him. When the Bow Street runners fail to solve the crime, Alexander’s distraught father turns to Julian Kestrel, elegant dandy and intrepid amateur sleuth. Soon Kestrel is up to his ears in suspects. But the greatest enigma is Alexander himself. (Agent: Christina Ward, The Ward & Balkin Agency, Inc.) ◦ Foreign sales, all expired: Germany (Bertelsmann), Italy (Mondadori), Japan (Kodansha) 20
WHAT BURNS WITHIN, book 1 in the Nolan, Hart & Tain series by Sandra Ruttan Dorchester Publishing, April 2008 ◦ Book in print, 384pp “Ruttan manages to keep multiple leads…on the same page admirably: she doesn’t drop too many clues in their laps or allow the tension to flag...the straight proceduralism from Ruttan serves the story well through the rewarding climax.” – Publishers Weekly Three Vancouver constables—son‐of‐a‐sergeant Craig Nolan, bombshell in the boys’ club Ashlyn Hart, and stolidly antisocial cop Tain—are drawn together as the rapes, arsons, and child abductions they’re working on begin to converge when the body of one of the abduction victims is found at the site of the one of the arsons. (Agent: Curtis Russell, P.S. Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Japan (Shueisha) ◦ Taryn Fagerness Agency controls all foreign rights except: China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan. THE FRAILTY OF FLESH, book 2 in the Nolan, Hart & Tain series by Sandra Ruttan Dorchester Publishing, October 2008 ◦ Book in print, 335pp “An unflinching look into the dark heart of family dysfunction, The Frailty of Flesh raises difficult questions and shuns easy answers. Sandra Ruttan writes with passion and honesty about every parent’s worst nightmare and the result is an emotionally wrenching experience.” – Sean Chercover, author of Trigger City and Big City, Bad Blood In the aftermath of the case that reunited them, Hart and Tain find themselves standing over the body of a murdered child, just days before Christmas. The investigation takes a startling turn when the brother of the victim identifies his older sister as the killer, but there’s much more to the crime than meets the eye. (Agent: Curtis Russell, P.S. Literary) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Japan (Shueisha) ◦ Taryn Fagerness Agency controls all foreign rights except: China, Germany, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Taiwan. ◦ Science Fiction & Fantasy ◦
KINDLING THE MOON: An Arcadia Bell Novel by Jenn Bennett Pocket, July 2011 ◦ Book in print, 384pp “Debut author Jenn Bennett takes the familiar ideas of magic, demons, and mythology, and she gives us something sexy, fun, and genuinely unique in Kindling the Moon. Arcadia Bell is a sassy, whip‐smart addition to the growing pantheon of urban fantasy heroines, and Bennett is an author to watch!” – Kelly Meding, author of Another Kind of Dead Being the spawn of two infamous occultists (and alleged murderers) isn’t easy, but freewheeling magickian Arcadia “Cady” Bell knows how to make the best of a crummy situation. After hiding out for seven years, she’s carved an incognito niche for herself slinging drinks at the demon‐friendly Tambuku Tiki Lounge. But she receives an ultimatum when unexpected 21
surveillance footage of her notorious parents surfaces: either prove their innocence or surrender herself. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) SUMMONING THE NIGHT: An Arcadia Bell Novel by Jenn Bennett Pocket, April 2012 ◦ Book in print, 352pp After narrowly escaping her fate as a sacrificial scapegoat, Arcadia Bell is back to normal. Or at least as normal as life can be for a renegade magician and owner of a tiki bar that caters to Earthbound demons. She’s gearing up for the busiest day of the year—Halloween—when a vengeful kidnapper paralyzes the community. The influential head of the local Hellfire Club taps Cady to track down the fiendish bogeyman, and now that she’s dating red‐hot Lon Butler, the Club’s wayward son, she can hardly say no. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) MISERERE: An Autumn Tale by Teresa Frohock Night Shade Books, July 2011 ◦ Book in print, 350pp “Miserere is about redemption and the triumph of our best impulses over our worst. It’s also about swords, monsters, chases, ghosts, magic, [and] court intrigues. It’s also really, really good.” – Alex Bledsoe, author of Dark Jenny Lucian Negru deserted his lover Rachel in Hell in exchange for saving his sister Catarina’s soul, but Catarina doesn’t want salvation. She wants Lucian to help her fulfill her dark covenant with the Fallen Angels by using his power to open the Hell Gates and lead the Fallen’s hoards out of Hell and into the parallel dimension of Woerld. When Lucian refuses, she imprisons and cripples him. Determined to rescue Rachel, Lucian flees, but Catarina’s wrath isn’t so easy to escape. With the help of his “foundling,” a girl from earth named Lindsay who learns to use her growing powers under Lucian’s tutelage, Lucian journeys through the dangerous Wasteland to find Rachel, who believes that Lucian has already become one of the Fallen himself. (Agent: Weronika Janczuk, D4EO Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights THREE PARTS DEAD by Max Gladstone Tor, October 2012 ◦ Book in print, 336pp “Max Gladstone has created a fascinating universe and equally fascinating characters. It’s a world in which Magic is Craft, and religion has some very practical rules, and he shows it through the stories of some very interesting characters. This is his first novel. I can’t wait for his second.” – Jerry Pournelle, author of The Mote in God’s Eye and Lucifer’s Hammer A god has died, and it’s up to Tara, first‐year associate in the international necromantic firm of Kelethres, Albrecht, and Ao, to bring Him back to life before His city falls apart. (Agent: Bob Diforio, D4EO) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 22
DREAM WAR by Stephen Prosapio Kindle e‐book edition, July 2010 ◦ E‐book in print, 352pp “Comparisons to Michael Crichton are spot on.” – Geoffrey Edwards, author of Fire Bell in the Night 1980. Hector Lopez joins a CIA enterprise capable of entering dreams and extracting information. Lopez saves hundreds of hostages’ lives by dream‐linking to terrorists and foiling their plans. When the Red Brigades, an Italian terrorist group, kidnaps a US General, Lopez and his team execute every technique available for extracting information—including one that links our world to a dimension never meant to be discovered, the Spatium Quartus. In the present day, the Sogno di Guerra—a Red Brigades sect—plans the slaughter of millions. And they have the help of Luzveyn Dred, the entity ruling the the Spatium Quartus. Aided by an aging expatriate, a recovering alcoholic, and a mysterious girl, Lopez must overcome memories of past failures and defeat evil—in this world as well as in the dimension of nightmares. (Agent: Taryn Fagerness, Taryn Fagerness Agency) GHOSTS OF ROSEWOOD ASYLUM by Stephen Prosapio Otherworld Publications, June 2011 ◦ Book in print, 280pp Zach Kalusky, host of TV’s Xavier Paranormal Investigators, is ecstatic when he’s given the opportunity to explore the most haunted site in Chicago for a Halloween Special: Rosewood Asylum, a place made off‐limits by the government. But there’s a catch: the network forces him to partner with the more dramatic—but less ethical—Demon Hunters. Now, Zach must fight for his show’s integrity while trying to protect his own secret: that he, himself, is possessed. At Rosewood they experience extraordinary paranormal activity, but are the occurrences authentic or staged? To put the pieces together, Zach must risk of his own life while at the same time push his team to find answers. (Agent: Taryn Fagerness, Taryn Fagerness Agency)
◦ Paranormal & Science Fiction Romance ◦ GRIMSPACE: A Sirantha Jax Novel, book 1 by Ann Aguirre Ace Books, February 2008 ◦ Book in print, 320 pages “Grimspace is an exciting, evocative, and suspenseful science‐fiction romance, reminding me of Firefly and Serenity. Characters and worlds you’ll think about long after the book is done. Fascinating!” – Robin D. Owens, RITA Award‐winning author of Heart of Dance As the carrier of a rare gene, Jax has the ability to jump ships through grimspace—a talent which cuts into her life expectancy, but makes her a highly prized navigator for the Corp. But when the ship she’s navigating crash‐lands, and Jax is accused of killing everyone on board, she’s imprisoned until a mysterious man breaks into her cell, offering her freedom—for a price. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Czech (Fantom Print), Germany (Blanvalet), Japan (Hayakawa), Turkey (Artemis/Alfa) 23
WANDERLUST: A Sirantha Jax Novel, book 2 by Ann Aguirre Ace Books, August 2008 ◦ Book in print, 320 pages Sirantha Jax is a “Jumper,” a woman who possesses the unique genetic makeup needed to navigate through grimspace at speeds faster than light. When the government asks her to journey to the planet Ithiss‐Tor and convince them to join the Conglomerate, she takes it. But, she’ll have to contend with Syndicate criminals, a stormy relationship with her pilot, man‐eating aliens, and her own grimspace‐
weakened body. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Czech (Fantom Print), Germany (Blanvalet), Turkey (Artemis/Alfa) DOUBLEBLIND: A Sirantha Jax Novel, book 3 by Ann Aquirre Ace Books, September 2009 ◦ Book in print, 320pp “An irresistible blend of action and attitude. Sirantha Jax doesn’t just leap off the page—she storms out, kicking, cursing, and mouthing off. No wonder her pilot falls in love with her; readers will to.” – Sharon Shinn, national bestselling author of Reader and Raelynx As a “Jumper” who navigates ships through grimspace, Sirantha Jax is used to kicking ass first and taking names later—much later. Not exactly the obvious choice to sell the Conglomerate to the Ithtorians, a people whose opinions of humans are as hard as their exoskeletons. And Ithiss‐Tor council meetings aren’t the only place where Ambassador Jax needs to maneuver carefully. Her lover, March, is frozen in permanent “kill” mode, and his hair‐trigger threatens to sabotage the talks—not to mention their relationship. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet), Turkey (Artemis/Alfa) KILLBOX: A Sirantha Jax Novel, book 4 by Ann Aguirre Ace Books, September 2010 ◦ Book in print, 368pp Though Sirantha Jax has succeeded on Ithiss‐Tor things still look bleak. Somehow, the Morgut know that the Ithtorians no longer command the fleet they once did, and the war has begun. Humans are dying, and the Conglomerate hovers on the ragged edge of disaster. Desperate times call for desperate measures. It will take an armada to drive back the dark threat hiding among the stars. It will require a return to the days of empire, when combat jumpers stood ready to carry battle ships to the enemy. And once she’s trained, Jax will show the universe exactly what she can do. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Turkey (Artemis/Alfa) 24
AFTERMATH by Ann Aguirre Ace, August 2011 ◦ Book in print, 320pp During the war against murderous, flesheating aliens, grimspace “jumper” Sirantha Jax decided to go it alone. The cost of her actions: the destruction of modern interstellar travel—and the lives of six hundred Conglomerate soldiers. Now she’s on trial from dereliction of duty, desertion, mass murder, high treason...and her life. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ENDGAME: A Sirantha Jax novel by Ann Aguirre Ace, August 2012 ◦ Book in print, 352pp “The world Ann Aguirre has created is a rollercoaster ride to remember.” – #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan Sirantha Jax has the J‐gene, which permits her to “jump” faster‐than‐light ships through grimspace. But she’s received so many experimental implants that she’s not sure what she is any longer. The quest to hang onto her humanity has her making amends—one last hurrah before she takes off into the great unknown. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights NIGHTFALL: Book 1 of the Dark Age Dawning trilogy by Ellen Connor Berkley Sensation, June 2011 ◦ Book in print, 336pp Jenna never thought that her father’s predictions about the end of the world would come true. Or that he would have a plan in place to save her—one that includes the strong, stoic ex‐Marine named Mason who owes a lifedebt to Jenna’s father. Skilled and steadfast, he’s ready for the prophesied Change, but Jenna proves tough to convince…until the power grid collapses and mutant dogs attack. As technology fails and the old world falls away, Jenna and Mason must learn to trust their instinctive passion—a flame that will see them through the violence of a new Dark Age. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet) ◦ Publisher has world English rights MIDNIGHT: Book 2 of the Dark Age Dawning trilogy by Ellen Connor Berkley Sensation, September 2011 ◦ Book in print, 352pp Three years of wandering the postapocalyptic wasteland has stripped Dr. Chris Welsh of hope—until he encounters Valle de Bravo, a haven of civilization amid the chaos of the Change. Soldiers there take their orders from Rosa Cortez—
and the last thing Rosa needs is a feral loner upsetting the town’s tentative balance. However, she lets Chris stay, and as bloodthirsty raiders strike again and again, Chris and Rosa battle hellhounds and dust pirates while also fighting desperate attraction. To save them, love must overcome the pain of the past—and build a future in this brutal Dark Age. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet) 25
◦ Publisher has world English rights DAYBREAK: Book 3 in the Dark Age Dawning trilogy by Ellen Connor Berkley Sensation, December 2011 ◦ Book in print, 352pp It’s been 12 years since the Change, and Penelope Sheehan is one of the few still practicing magic for the good of humanity in this dark, dangerous world. But she needs the help of a shapeshifter named Tru, who is a creature of instinct and impulse, living only to satisfy his senses—ignoring the scarred heart nobody has ever reached. Fighting alongside the last holdouts of humanity, they will unleash a passion that tempts them to risk everything for love. But if they succeed, Tru and Pen will hold the power to brighten the Dark Age for all time. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet) ◦ Publisher has world English rights DARK FUTURE by KC Klein Avon Impulse, October 2011 ◦ Book in print, estimated 300pp *First Place winner of the Maryland Romance Writers’ Reveal Your Inner Vixen contest 2009! *Finalist in the From the Silicon Valley Romance Writers’ Gotcha and Heart Romance Writers’ Golden Gateway contests! *Top Ten Finalist in the Romantic Times/Brava Writing with the Stars contest! Awakened in the middle of the night by her buffed‐out future self, Kris Davenport is told she must save the world by saving the life of ConRad Smith, a callous, untrusting military commander—and the world’s last defense against an alien invasion. But first she must convince ConRad she’s not a shapeshifter spy. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) SINS OF THE FLESH: Book 1 in the Sins Series by Caridad Piñeiro Grand Central, October 2009 ◦ Book in print, 328pp “[A] compelling and scintillating tale of mad scientists, devoted doctors and wounded warriors. There isn’t a thing missing in this imaginative and fast‐paced love story.” – RT Book Reviews Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment—a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body, and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. Mick Carrera is a mercenary and an expert at capturing elusive, clever prey. Yet the woman he’s hunting down is far from the vicious killer he’s been told to expect. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Japan (villagebooks, inc.) 26
STRONGER THAN SIN: Book 2 in the Sins Series by Caridad Piñeiro Grand Central, October 2010 ◦ Book in print, 324pp “A love story like nothing you’ve read before! This premise is utterly unique, and so original and brilliant that I wish I’d thought of it first. Caridad Piñeiro is breaking the mold with her Sins series. If you want something wonderfully different, do not miss Stronger Than Sin.” – Maggie Shayne, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Liliana Carrera nearly lost her life to Wardwell scientists. She won’t let them harm other innocent victims, like her new patient, Jesse Bradford, the former pro athlete whose injury forced him to undergo Wardwell’s experimental gene therapy. Now Jesse’s gorgeous body is superhuman—but his strength comes at a price. With Wardwell threatening his family, Jesse can’t tell Liliana all he knows. Yet he can’t resist her compassion…or her healing, erotic touch. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights THE LOST by Caridad Piñeiro Grand Central, August 2011 ◦ Book in print, 270pp Orphaned as a child, Adam Bruno has no memory of his name or his family, only of a deadly night that found him alone in the desert. But he does know he’s different—gifted with incredible powers that no other human possesses—until one day when he meets a Marine Sergeant Bobbie Carrera, a woman who was wounded, emotionally and physically, in Iraq. Bobbie attempts to save him from two attackers and immediately they feel an intense attraction to one another, and Adam senses that she has powers too. But their attraction places them in danger as a race of millennia‐old energy gatherers descends on the Jersey Shore to find their lost son who is necessary for the continuation of their race. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Turkey (Tual) THE CLAIMED: Sin Hunters by Caridad Piñeiro Grand Central, May 2012 ◦ Book in print, 336pp “Second in the Sin Hunters series, The Claimed will not disappoint fans new or old. The Light Hunters and Shadow Hunters are mortal enemies and this paranormal Romeo and Juliet romance with an edge will keep readers intrigued. Just like her characters, Pineiro’s books are smart, sensual and irresistible.” – RT Book Reviews, 4 out of 4.5 stars Centuries ago, a smallpox plague affected a race of unique energy‐
gatherers’—the Hunters—ability to use their energy to heal or kill with just a touch and to shapeshift and travel at the speed of light. Those ravaged by the pox turned on their people, becoming Shadow Hunters. The survivors, who came to be known as the Light Hunters, found themselves cast across the Americas to safeguard the continuation of their race. Into that civil war come two Hunters, one Shadow and one Light, who dare to work together. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 27
◦ Romantic Suspense ◦
DANGEROUS WATERS by Toni Anderson Montlake Romance/Amazon, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 275pp “With a haunting setting and a captivating cast of characters, Anderson has crafted a multifaceted mystery rife with secrets. Readers will have to focus, as red herrings abound, but the result is a compulsively engrossing page‐turner.” – RT Reviews, 4 out of 4.5 stars Sergeant Holly Rudd arrives in the coastal community of Bamfield after local divers discover a body with a knife jutting from its chest in the waters of Barkley Sound. As she investigates the crime, Holly soon realizes the sleepy town is rife with secrets. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights SHAKEN by Pamela Beason Independently published, March 2011 ◦ Book in print, 280pp When Elisa Langston takes over her father’s plant nursery, the nursery is hit by a wave of disasters: vandalism, arson, an earthquake and more, and muscular ex‐
detective turned insurance investigator Jake Street is certain it’s insurance fraud, problem is he’s still got a crush on Elisa from their high school days, in this new contemporary romantic suspense by award‐winning author Pamela Beason. (Agent: Curtis Russell, P.S. Literary) IF MEMORY SERVES by Dr. Tanya Goodwin Mitchell Morris Publishing, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 368pp After losing a baby in a tragically complicated delivery, OB/GYN Dr. Tara Goodwin falls into “dissociative fugue,” a psychological traumatic memory loss. Wandering New York City’s Upper West Side, with no memory of work or home, she’s mistakenly swept up in a narcotic squad sting operation and lands in Lieutenant Jeffrey Corrigan’s precinct. (Agent: Sharlene Martin, Martin Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights AN AFFAIR OF VENGEANCE by Jaime Michele Montlake Romance/Amazon, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 240pp Undercover agent Evangeline Quill knows the dangers of getting personally involved in her cases. But this one is unavoidable: someone murdered her parents, and she’s sure she knows the killer. To hunt him down, she’ll need help from the handsome and elusive Oliver McCrea, a man with ties to the criminal world. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 28
◦ Contemporary Romance ◦
KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE: A St. Helene Vineyard novel by Marina Adair Montlake Romance/Amazon, October 2012 ◦ Book in print, 270pp Regan Mesa stopped believing in Christmas miracles the day she discovered her fiancé́ was already married. Now, Regan has a second chance at happiness: a new job in the Napa Valley. But then she finds out her new boss is none other than her former fiancé’s brother‐in‐law, and he is dead set on running her out of town, even as he dreams of her lush curves and dark beauty. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights TRUE NORTH by Marie Force Independently published E‐book, November 2010 ◦ E‐book available The first time Travis North lays eyes on Liana McDermott, she’s wearing the most hideous bridesmaid dress he’s ever seen. He doesn’t immediately recognize the world‐famous model who is attending her cousin Enid’s wedding at the country club he owns. Thanks to Enid’s shameless matchmaking, Travis and Liana become acquainted and later embark on a two‐week fling intended to be free of emotion and entanglement. As Liana’s return to work gets closer, however, Travis wonders how he’ll ever let her go when the time comes, while Liana considers whether he might be her “true north.” (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) THE FALL by Marie Force Independently published E‐book, December 2010 ◦ E‐book available Dr. Ted Duffy has finally met a woman who makes him ache with desire. Too bad she’s dating his best friend of 20 years. This simple premise has momentous consequences for Ted in The Fall, a story that explores the bonds of friendship, the expectations of family, and the power of love to unite and divide. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) THE WRECK by Marie Force Independently published E‐book, March 2011 ◦ E‐book available Carly Holbrook and Brian Westbury are weeks away from their high school graduation. The young couple plans to marry before they head to college, and their future seems bright with promise. Everything changes one spring night when their six closest friends, including Brian’s younger brother, are killed in a fiery car accident that Carly and Brian witness. The trauma leaves Carly unable to speak, and Brian is forced to make unimaginable decisions about a future that once seemed so certain. With Carly incapable of going forward with their plans, Brian leaves home—and Carly—for good. Fifteen years later, disturbing new clues indicate the accident that wrecked so many lives wasn’t an accident at all, bringing Brian home to face a past—and a love—he’s never forgotten. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) 29
MAID FOR LOVE: Book 1 in The McCarthys of Gansett Island series by Marie Force Independently published, March 2012 ◦ Book in print, 262pp Maddie Chester is determined to leave her hometown of Gansett Island, a place that has brought her only bad memories and ugly rumors. Then she’s knocked off her bike on the way to her housekeeping job at McCarthy’s Resort Hotel by Gansett’s “favorite son,” Mac McCarthy. He’s back in town to help his father with preparations to sell the family resort and has no intention of staying long. When Mac accidentally sends Maddie flying over the handlebars, badly injuring her, he moves in to nurse her back to health and help care for her young son. He soon realizes his plans for a hit‐
and‐run visit to the island are in serious jeopardy, and he just may be “maid” for love. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: France (J’ai Lu), Japan (Fusosha), Turkey (Marti) FOOL FOR LOVE: Book 2 in The McCarthys of Gansett Island series by Marie Force Independently published, March 2012 ◦ Book in print, 254pp Joe Cantrell, owner of the Gansett Island Ferry Company, has been in love with Janey McCarthy for as long as he can remember. At the same time, Janey has been dating or engaged to doctor‐in‐training David Lawrence. When things go horribly wrong between David and Janey, she calls her “fifth brother” Joe, one of the few people in her close circle who lives on the mainland. Janey decides a few days with Joe is just what she needs before she goes home to the island to face her parents and family with the news of her broken engagement. It was bad enough for Joe loving Janey from afar, but having her in his house is pure torture. Will he take advantage of this opportunity to show her what they could have together? (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: France (J’ai Lu), Turkey (Marti) READY FOR LOVE: Book 3 in The McCarthys of Gansett Island series by Marie Force Independently published, March 2012 ◦ Book in print, 262pp For four of the best summers of his young life, Luke Harris was in love with Sydney Donovan, a wealthy seasonal visitor to Gansett Island. Then Sydney went off to college and never came back. She married another man and had two children while Luke remained on the island, working at McCarthy’s Gansett Marina and wondering about the only woman he ever loved. Fifteen months after Sydney suffers the tragic loss of her husband and children, she’s returned to Gansett to figure out what’s next, and that may very well be a rekindled love affair with the one man from her past she’s never forgotten. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: France (J’ai Lu), Turkey (Marti) FALLING FOR LOVE: Book 4 in The McCarthys of Gansett Island series by Marie Force Independently published, March 2012 ◦ Book in print, 268pp Since he won the Academy Award for best original screenplay a few years ago, Grant McCarthy’s personal and professional lives have fallen apart. Abby, the woman he was supposed to marry, is engaged to someone else, and Grant is back at home on Gansett Island helping to run the family marina business while his father recovers from a serious injury. While all Grant’s focus should be on winning back 30
the love of his life, pesky Stephanie, who runs the marina restaurant, is working her way under his skin…and into his bed. ◦ Foreign sales: Turkey (Marti) HOPING FOR LOVE: Book 5 in The McCarthys of Gansett Island series by Marie Force Independently published, May 2012 ◦ Book in print, 294pp All her life, Grace Ryan was the “fat girl.” Taunted and teased and ignored by her peers, she tried every diet ever invented to no avail. Desperate to change her life as her twenties slipped away, she decided it was time for drastic measures and had lap‐band surgery. More than a year later, she’s lost 130 pounds and is venturing into the dating world for the first time. At home for the summer awaiting the launch of his debut CD, music star‐in‐the‐making Evan McCarthy is performing at the Tiki Bar when he notices Grace looking lost in a sea of happy people. Evan comes to her aid and quickly finds himself smitten. But the last thing Grace needs after all she’s been through is a guy who “doesn’t do relationships.” Will Evan change his ways to win Grace’s heart? (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Turkey (Marti) SEASON FOR LOVE: Book 6 in The McCarthys of Gansett Island series by Marie Force Independently published, June 2012 ◦ Book in print, 328pp Owen Lawry has made a living as a traveling musician and enjoys his footloose and fancy free lifestyle. But after meeting Laura McCarthy and helping her to land the job as manager of his grandparents’ hotel on Gansett Island, Owen decides there’s something to be said about a roof over his head and a warm, sexy woman in his bed. Laura, a newlywed who discovered that her husband never quit dating, came to Gansett and took on the renovations for the dilapidated Sand & Surf Hotel. As Owen and Laura’s attraction simmers during months of close proximity, they form a tight bond. But their relationship is tested when people from their past come knocking… (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Turkey (Marti) WHEN WE COLLIDE by A.L. Jackson Sapphire Star Publishing, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 328pp “When We Collide is a dark and gritty page turning read with dynamic emotions. The powerful force of her words brought forth both fear and love at the same time in me, making this author one of my favorites to read. She does it every time.” – My Secret Romance William has spent six years running from his past. Maggie had lived her entire life without hope until one man showed her what it meant to be loved. He’d been her light in a lifetime of darkness. Six years ago, that darkness stole him away. In a moment that will change his life forever, William comes face to face with the girl who, with one look, captured his heart. Now William is ready to fight to take back what had been stolen from him six years before. But he never imagined what that fight might cost him. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Turkey (Aspendos) 31
TAKE THIS REGRET by A.L. Jackson Sapphire Star Publishing, April 2012 ◦ Book in print, 328pp * New York Times bestseller! * USA Today bestseller! “This book was well‐written and focused on brilliant characters. But more importantly, the overall message was very touching.” – Taking It One Page at a Time A promise to love her forever. A betrayal she could never forgive. A change of heart that leaves her questioning everything she thought she believed. Can she forgive someone who has committed the unforgiveable? Or are there some wounds that go so deep they can never heal? (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Turkey (Aspendos) PULLED by A.L. Jackson Sapphire Star Publishing, April 2012 ◦ Book in print, 351pp “What an emotional roller coaster of a book. I honestly haven’t spent so much time crying and smiling while reading in a long time. I loved it!” – Snowdrop Dreams of Books Melanie Winters and Daniel Montgomery shared a love they believed bonded them together for life. After a tragic loss, overwhelming grief, and misguided guilt distorts the truth, and their relationship ends in unanswered questions. For nine years, they drift through life, each unable to forget the one who holds their heart. Now, when their lives again intersect, will the power that drew them together be enough to heal the wounds from their past? Pulled is a story of attraction and separation, of a love so strong it refuses to give up even when all others have. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Turkey (Aspendos) CAUGHT ON CAMERA by Kim Law Montlake Romance/Amazon, October 2012 ◦ Book in print, 378pp “An entertaining romance with a well‐developed plot and believable characters. The chemistry between Vega and JP is explosive and will have you rooting for the couple’s success. Readers will definitely look forward to more works by this author.” – RT Reviews, 4 out of 4.5 stars Vega Zaragoza, once an up‐and‐coming model shamed by a political scandal, now spends her days behind the lens of a video camera covering small‐town art fairs and local ghost tours. When a job opens at an Atlanta affiliate, she decides to take a risk. But there’s one catch: she can only have the job if she lands an interview with JP Davenport, America’s golden boy and rumored frontrunner for an appointment to Atlanta’s empty congressional seat. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 32
◦ Historical Romance ◦ HOW TO DECEIVE A DUKE by Lecia Cornwall Avon, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 384pp “Cornwall takes a plot as old as time and infuses it with a freshness that will satisfy readers who love a marriage‐of‐convenience romance. Her complex characters and their emotional baggage will tug at readers’ hearts and have them cheering on the intrepid heroine and wounded hero until the very end of this carefully crafted, intense romance.” – RT Reviews, 4.5 out of 4.5 stars and a Top Pick! When her stubborn sister runs off the night before her arranged marriage, Meg Lynton hardly hesitates before donning the wedding veil and walking down the aisle herself. And by the time her wealthy groom discovers he has married the wrong sister, it will be too late to annul their vows. And too late for Meg to escape her wifely duty to a man reputed to be a devil in battle and the bedroom…. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights
SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS by Lecia Cotton Cornwall Avon, April 2011 ◦ Book in print, 384pp “Cornwall’s luscious Regency romance has just the right blend of mystery, manners, and passion…With truly nefarious villains, plenty of action, and a dash of glamour, this tome is a seductive read.” – Publishers Weekly Isobel Maitland’s late husband’s will placed her firmly under his family’s iron control, and remarrying against the wishes of her formidable mother‐in‐law will result in Isobel losing her son. But one night at a masked ball, Isobel gives in to temptation and lets an innocent flirtation turn into a steamy encounter with Phineas Archer, a man who may hold the reputation of the most incorrigible rogue in town, but as a spy for the crown, he merely plays the role of a fool to learn the most closely guarded secrets of the ton. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet), Russia (AST), Thailand (Love Publishing) ALL THE PLEASURES OF THE SEASON by Lecia Cornwall Avon Impulse, December 2011 ◦ E‐novella available Lady Miranda Archer was determined to marry a wealthy, aristocratic man. But being one of the unpredictable Archers, she couldn’t help falling in love with the most unsuitable man in London, Gilbert Fielding, a penniless second son with no title at all, a man who couldn’t possibly marry her. Giving up all hope of ever being wed to the man she loves, she chooses instead to marry the ton’s most eligible bachelor, the handsome, rich, and titled Earl of Kelton. But Miranda’s new husband, as Gilbert soon discovers, is not at all what he seems. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) 33
THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION by Lecia Cornwall Avon, January 2012 ◦ Book in print, 384pp “Newcomer Cornwall crafts an engrossing and atypical Regency complete with spies, forbidden passion and an engaging cast of characters. Fans of Madeline Hunter and Elizabeth Boyle should be sure to add her to their lists. 4.5 out of 4.5 stars.” – RT Book Reviews Lady Evelyn Renshaw is married to England’s most notorious traitor. Or is she? No one has seen Lord Phillip alive for months. The ton wants to know if Evelyn was in league with her husband’s evil schemes, and Evelyn wants to know if she’s a wife or a widow. When Phillip’s enemies close in on her, expecting her to pay the price for her husband’s sins, Evelyn needs a hero. Will Captain Sinjon Rutherford, an undercover agent sent to keep tabs on Evelyn, be able to fill that role? Or will Evelyn’s dangerous secrets kill them both? (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Russia (AST) ◦ Publisher has world English rights UNDONE by Lila Dipasqua Self‐published, May 2012 ◦ Book in print, 324pp “If you love fairy tale retellings, historical romances with strong and admirable heroines and swoon‐worthy honorable heroes, goosebump‐causing, pulse race‐
inducing steamy love stories, Undone is the book for you!” – Ex Libris Maintaining her ruse as a commoner and trusting no one has kept Angelica safe. But a chance encounter with a handsome stranger lands her right where danger lies. Now, this sinfully handsome man with arresting blue eyes and a polished manner thinks he’s saved her life, when in fact he’s placed her in great peril. She’s intent on keeping him and everyone else at arm’s length. Yet, the smoldering attraction between them is difficult to deny. And impossible to ignore.… (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) HOW TO TAME A WILLFUL WIFE by Christy English Sourcebooks Casablanca, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 352pp “Taking her cue from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, English crafts a lively battle‐of‐wills romance….[A] beguiling read.” – RT Reviews, 4 out of 4.5 stars Anthony Carrington, Earl of Ravensbrook, recently returned from war on the Continent, rides to the wilds of Yorkshire to marry the daughter of his commanding officer and friend. A man of fiery passion and strict self‐control, Anthony expects his wife to be a biddable, pliant woman who obeys him without question in and out of bed. But he has never before met Caroline.... (Agent: Margaret O’Connor, Innisfree Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Japan (Oakla) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 34
AN HEIR OF DECEPTION by Beverley Kendall Independently published E‐book, April 2012 ◦ E‐book available “What drives this surprisingly deep novel are its revelations and their aftermath...Highly recommended for historical romance fans.” – Library Journal, starred review After three years of carousing and debauchery, Alex Cartwright, heir to the Duke of Hastings, has put his life back in order. But the return of the very woman who introduced him to the darkest side of hell brings not only the painful, haunting memories of bittersweet love and abandonment, but the son he never knew he had....Threatened by the revelation of a secret that could destroy her family’s place in society and forever tarnish a dukedom, Charlotte fled England on her wedding day five years ago. Now, although it appears that secret is safe, when Alex discovers her other secret—their son—Charlotte has an altogether different battle ahead. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Germany (Blanvalet), Russia (AST) A LADY’S CHARADE by Eliza Knight Independently published E‐book, August 2011 ◦ E‐book available, 366pp Following King Henry V’s victory at Agincourt, loyal Lord Hardwyck is ordered by the King to abduct and forcibly wed Scottish heiress Lady Chloe. But Chloe manages to escape Lord Hardwyck’s clutches. Fleeing alone and on foot, she eventually reaches England, and finds herself on the estate of the man she recognizes as having laid siege to her castle. She decides to disguise herself as a servant girl and join his household in the hopes of avenging herself for the loss of her family and home. But Lord Hardwyck recognizes her immediately, and so begins a tense battle of wits and wills. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) THE HIGHLANDER’S REWARD: Book 1 in the Stolen Bride series by Eliza Knight Independently published, July 2012 ◦ Book in print, 262pp “Eliza Knight has crafted a wonderfully entertaining, emotional, and sensual read. I loved the sizzling romance and the exciting adventures. Magnus, the hot Highland hero, stole my heart just as he did Arbella’s.” – Vonda Sinclair, award‐winning author of Scottish romance She belonged to another….But was destined to be his….Lady Arbella de Mowbray abhors the idea of marrying an English noble occupying Scotland. When she arrives in Stirling, she is thrown into the midst of a full battle between the Scots and the English. Besieged by rebels, she is whisked from her horse by a Highland warrior who promises her safety. But when he kisses her she fears she’s more in danger of losing herself. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) 35
CAPTURED HEART by Heather McCollum Entangled Press, September 2012 ◦ Book in print, 400pp “A deliciously satisfying read.” – Katharine Ashe, author of When a Scot Loves a Lady Fleeing with only her bow, horse, enormous pet wolf, and the cryptic clues hidden in her mother’s medicine journal, healer Meg Boswell gallops north towards freedom, running from the man who falsely accused her mother of witchcraft. But then she meets chief Caden MacBain who promises her protection…but he has a hidden agenda of his own. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights A MOST NAKED SOLUTION by Anna Randol Avon Impulse, July 2012 ◦ E‐novella in print, 240pp Lady Sophia Harding: beautiful, blond, and…capable of murder? That’s what Lord Camden Grey intends to find out. It is Camden’s duty to uphold the laws of the land. His neighbor’s pale beauty and winsome grace don’t make her the most likely suspect, but is the innocent and altogether beguiling look in her eyes the truth, or is she secretly a scheming seductress? (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights SINS OF A VIRGIN by Anna Randol Avon, August 2012 ◦ Book in print, 384pp “Perfect.” – New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean To the world, Madeline Valdan is a scandalous courtesan, with society’s most eligible gentlemen at her feet. But no one knows her shocking secret: she has never experienced the most intimate touch of any man. So she astonishes the ton by telling them the truth...and by announcing the auction of her virginity to the highest bidder. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Czech (Baronet), German (Cora), Russia (AST) ◦ Publisher has world English rights A SECRET IN HER KISS by Anna Randol Avon, January 2012 ◦ Book in print, 384pp * A Publishers Weekly top 10 romance! “Debut author Randol has taken the Regency romance to a new level in an exciting, different setting that will have readers cheering….Randol demonstrates she has what it takes to be a star.” – RT Book Reviews A rare beauty, raised in the exotic heart of the Ottoman Empire, Mari Sinclair knows it’s time to end her career as a British spy when she narrowly avoids a brush with death. Unfortunately her employers think otherwise—and they are not above using blackmail to keep Mari in the Game. Saddled with a handsome, duty‐obsessed “minder” named Major Bennett Prestwood to ensure that she completes—and survives—one last mission, Mari is 36
incensed and also, to her dismay, falling for the very man who is supposed to be keeping her out of trouble. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Czech (Baronet), Germany (Cora), Portugal (Planeta Manuscrito), Spain (Ediciones B), Russia (AST) ◦ Publisher has world English rights ◦ Erotica ◦ AWAKENED BY A KISS by Lila Dipasqua Berkley, August 2010 ◦ Book in print, 357pp “Lila DiPasqua’s lushly erotic writing is sophisticated, sensuous, and deeply romantic. If you love historic romance, this is an author to watch!” – Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author Three classic fairytales—“Sleeping Beauty,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Little Red Riding Hood”—cleverly retold with enough sensual twists to wickedly prove that ever‐after does exist. Sleeping Beau is an erotic retelling of Sleeping Beauty, when a notorious rake is awakened by a sensuous kiss. Little Red Writing follows a man that has been assigned to uncover the secret identity of the author writing scandalous stories about powerful courtiers, which leads him to a ravishing woman. Bewitching in Boots tells a sensual tale of the king’s daughter and her erotic affair with the ex‐commander of her father’s Guard. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED by Lila Dipasqua Berkley, November 2010 ◦ Book in print, 336pp “Ripe with steamy affairs, these lusty stories are hot enough to warm the coldest winter night.” – Publishers Weekly The author of Awakened by a Kiss returns with a new collection of erotic fairy tales inspired by “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Princess and the Pea.” In The Marquis’ New Clothes, Aimee will have to get very close to the seductive Marquis de Nattes to search his wardrobe for a missing ring. In The Lovely Duckling, Joseph d’Alumbert will stop at nothing to peel away the inhibitions of Emilie de Sarron and reveal the beautiful swan inside. In The Princess and the Diamonds, Princess Gabrielle can’t sleep. There is something hard in her bed. Not just the stolen diamonds tucked under her mattress—but the handsome marquis on it. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) A MIDNIGHT DANCE by Lila Dipasqua Berkley, August 2011 ◦ Book in print, 368pp “DiPasqua’s latest Fiery Tale is not your typical Cinderella story. This fresh and sexy retelling of the classic fairy tale features a spirited heroine, a dangerous ‘dark prince,’ sizzling passion and plenty of intrigue!” – RT Book Reviews Born into wealth, Sabine Laurent and her twin sister lived a life of luxury, their father’s prestigious theater frequented by royalty and aristocracy alike. And Sabine dreamed of her own prince charming—the devastatingly handsome Jules de Moutier. But that was before her family’s fall from grace—a disaster Sabine blames 37
on the Moutier family. Now, Sabine has a plan, and it includes seducing Jules in order to take away his fortune. But resisting Jules’s skillful mouth and tantalizing touch is not as easy as Sabine supposed. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) COME AWAY WITH ME: Book 1 of the With Me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby Independently published, November 2012 ◦ Book in print, 324pp Being confronted on the beach by a sexy stranger wasn’t part of Natalie Conner’s plans for a peaceful morning taking photos. But one thing’s for sure, he’s hot, and incredibly romantic, feeding Natalie’s wounded soul. Luke Williams just wants the world to give him a break, so seeing yet another camera aimed at his face has him ready to pounce on the beauty behind the lens. When he finds out she has no idea who he is, he’s intrigued and more than a little tempted by her. Natalie has a body made for sex, a sassy mouth and Luke can’t get enough of her, but he’s not ready to tell her who he really his. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) ◦ Foreign sales: Hungary (Ulpius‐haz) FIGHT WITH ME: Book 2 of the With Me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby Independently published, December 2012 ◦ Book in print, 276pp Jules Montgomery is too busy and content with her life to worry about a man, especially one Nate McKenna. If growing up with four brothers has taught her anything, she knows to stay away from sexy men with tattoos and motorcycles. That goes double if he’s your boss. During the one incredible night they shared, he violated the no fraternization policy...among other things, and it won’t happen again. Jules won’t risk her career for mind‐blowing sex, no matter how much her body and her damn heart keep arguing with her. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) LIE TO ME by Tori St. Claire Berkley Heat, July 2012 ◦ Book in print, 352pp “Lie to Me is a very dark book…a lot of twists and a lot of sex.” – USA Today After helping to break up a Russian human trafficking ring as part of the CIA’s elite Black Opal team, Alexei Nikanova’s newest assignment is to rescue one of the stolen women and return her to her father. When he arrives in Dubai, he discovers his target is Sasha Zablosky—a woman he knows all too well, and who has haunted him ever since their one unforgettable night together. (Agent: Natalie Lakosil, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights STRIPPED by Tori St. Claire Berkley Heat, January 2012 ◦ Book in print, 416pp “Tori St. Claire writes action‐packed, sexy books….I hope we get another book soon.” – USA Today As a member of the CIA's elite Black Opals, Natalya Trubachev is tasked with blowing a Vegas sex ring wide open. But the stakes are raised when she learns that the next target is her own sister Kate, a dancer in the famed club Fantasia. For 38
Natalya, working the club could be the break she's been waiting for. But for manager and undercover detective Brandon Moretti, Natalya is a possible link to a killer. Only he never counted on her being so lethally seductive or so dangerous to get close to. (Agent: Natalie Lakosil, Bradford Literary Agency) ◦ Publisher has world English rights 39