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AUGUST 9, 2016
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Sully My Search for What Really Matters By Chesley B. Sullenberger III and Jeffrey Zaslow Read by Michael McConnohie The inspirational autobiography by one of the most captivating American heroes of our time, Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger—the pilot who miraculously landed a crippled US Airways Flight 1549 in New York’s Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew
“As dramatic as it is inspirational.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This memoir-drama imparts insights about the piloting professional as it enthralls readers with its exultant plotline of disaster averted.”
—Booklist
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew. His cool actions not only averted tragedy but made him a hero and an inspiration worldwide. Sully’s story is one of dedication, hope, and preparedness, revealing the important lessons he learned through his life, in his military service, and in his work as an airline pilot. It reminds us all that, even in these days of conflict, tragedy and uncertainty, there are values still worth fighting for—that life’s challenges can be met if we’re ready for them.
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Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs (BIO026000) Unabridged • Book #c0tw 9¼ hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-5494-1, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-5496-5, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-5495-8, $39.99 Publishing Background: William Morrow Paperbacks Book ISBN: 9780062564320 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
CAPTAIN CHESLEY B. SULLENBERGER III is a retired airline pilot, speaker, and consultant who has become a source of inspiration for many after his successful emergency water landing of a disabled airliner on the Hudson River. He graduated from the US Air Force Academy and holds two master’s degrees and an honorary doctorate of letters from Purdue University. JEFFREY ZASLOW is a Wall Street Journal columnist, coauthor, with Randy Pausch, of The Last Lecture, and the author of The Girls from Ames. Zaslow lives in Michigan with his family.
MARKETING Print run: 300,000 New York Times bestselling authors Will appeal to fans of Miracle on the Hudson by the survivors of Flight 1549 Now a major motion picture from Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks
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AUGUST 30, 2016
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Frost Line By Linda Howard and Linda Jones Reader to be announced A riveting, imaginative new novel of romantic suspense from bestselling authors Linda Howard and Linda Jones
“This book has everything a lover of paranormal romance could desire. Awesome!”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Blood Born
“Fun, campy, full of clever dialogue and interesting lore, this listen delivers.”
—AudioFile on Blood Born
Lenna is Strength, a manifestation of the Tarot card. But when she’s tasked with protecting a young boy in the human realm, everything is thrown into chaos. Lenna’s not supposed to be here, and she’s definitely not supposed to be drawn to the sexy mercenary sent to retrieve her. As a Hunter for magical beings, Caine’s duty is simple: return this compelling, impossibly attractive woman—or eliminate her. Instead he’s drawn into Lenna’s dangerous rescue mission and blindsided by his growing feelings. But there is more than one enemy to contend with. And as the clock runs out, failure could mean the destruction of Lenna’s entire world. LINDA HOWARD is an award-winning author whose New York Times bestsellers include Open Season, All the Queen’s Men, Mr. Perfect, Kill and Tell, and Son of the Morning. She joined the Romance Writers of America in 1981, shortly after it was formed. She lives in Alabama with her husband and two dogs.
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Fiction / Romance / Suspense (FIC027110) Book #bx6o 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3408-0, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3410-3, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3409-7, $39.99 Publishing Background: Avon Book ISBN: 9780062567109 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/9/16
LINDA JONES is the acclaimed USA Today bestselling author of more than seventy novels, including Untouchable, 22 Nights, and Bride by Command. She lives in Huntsville, Alabama.
MARKETING Print run: 525,000 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Will appeal to fans of the Illusion Town series by Jayne Castle and the Secrets and Lies series by Sharon Sala National print and online advertising National review attention
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AUGUST 30, 2016
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A Scot in the Dark The Scandal & Scoundrel Series, Book 2 By Sarah MacLean Reader to be announced The second book in Sarah’s witty and romantic Scandal and Scoundrel series featuring a sexy Scot and his young ward who’s keeping a scandalous secret.
“For a smart, witty, and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah Maclean.”
—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author
“When it comes to crafting wonderfully escapist love stories composed of equal measures of sexy romance and sharp wit…MacLean is unrivaled.”
—Chicago Tribune, praise for the author
“MacLean has the magic touch… This lovely story is perfect in so many ways; it’s funny, with rapier wit, sweet and super-sexy, one of those stories you’ll keep close to your heart.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) on The Rogue Not Taken
Miss Lillian Harwood has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love. When an artist begs her to pose for a scandalous portrait, Lily doesn’t hesitate…until the lying libertine leaves her in disgrace. The Duke of Warnick loathes all things English. It does not matter that the imposing Scotsman has inherited one of the most venerable dukedoms in Britain—he wants nothing to do with it, especially when he discovers that the title comes with a troublesome ward. Warnick arrives in London with a single goal: get the chit married and see her become someone else’s problem. It’s the perfect plan, until Lily declares she’ll only marry for love…and the Scot finds that there is one thing in England he likes far too much.
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Fiction / Romance / Regency (FIC027070) Unabridged • Book #c0ts 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-5482-8, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-5484-2, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-5483-5, $39.99 Publishing Background: Avon Books Book ISBN: 9780062379429 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/9/16
SARAH MACLEAN grew up in Rhode Island, obsessed with historical romance and bemoaning the fact that she was born centuries too late for her own season. Her love of all things historical helped to earn her degrees from Smith College and Harvard University before she finally set pen to paper and wrote her first book. Sarah now lives in New York City with her husband, their dog, and a ridiculously large collection of romance novels.
MARKETING Print run: 325,000 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of regency romance authors such as Julia Quinn, Tessa Dare, and Eloisa James MacLean is a two-time RITA Award winner for Best Historical Romance in 2013 and 2014 Author website: www.SarahMacLean.net 3
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AUGUST 23, 2016
A Little Thing Called Life From Elvis’ Graceland to Bruce Jenner’s Caitlyn & Songs in Between By Linda Thompson Reader to be announced Award-winning songwriter and actress Linda Thompson shares the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the most famous modern American superstars. Southern belle Linda was determined to become an independent woman in the 1970s. With scholarships won through beauty pageants, she attended Memphis State University—until meeting Elvis Presley. While she became Elvis’ muse, he encouraged her songwriting, and they lived happily in Graceland, until shortly before his death. Linda went to Los Angeles for her music and acting career and found love with a man she’d long admired, Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner. To the world, the couple shared an idyllic life. But a secret devastated their marriage, a confidence that Linda kept for thirty years. Her book lovingly recounts Linda’s incredible life journey. LINDA THOMPSON is an award-winning American songwriter and lyricist and former actress. She won an Emmy Award for writing some of the most recognized songs of a generation.
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Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs (BIO026000) Unabridged • Book #bv9r 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-2324-4, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3077-8, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-2325-1, $39.99 Publishing Background: Dey Street Books Book ISBN: 9780062469748 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/2/16
Print run: 125,000 A heartfelt and deeply honest memoir that offers a fresh perspective on the transgender conversation Will appeal to fans of Elvis Presley and Caitlyn Jenner, as well as fans of Boys in the Trees by Carly Simon, A Natural Woman by Carole King, and Girls Like Us by Sheila Weller Includes never-before-told anecdotes about Elvis’ final years National broadcast and print campaign Author videos and twenty-five city radio tour Outreach to entertainment blogs and websites and to women’s interest blogs and websites
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AUGUST 30, 2016
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Last Chance Rebel The Copper Ridge: The Wests Series, Book 3 By Maisey Yates Reader to be announced The prodigal son of Copper Ridge, Oregon, has finally come home.
“Yates’ tale of loss, pain and love’s salvation is simply incredible…Searingly intense.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) on Heir to a Dark Inheritance
“Yates’ visually powerful narrative tells a timely, heartbreaking story starring an unforgettable couple.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on The Couple Who Fooled the World
“Yates skillfully creates an improbable duo…in a story that is compassionate, heartbreaking, and hot.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Heir to a Desert Legacy
“Yates’ hero and heroine entertain with their sarcasm, endear when masks come off, and sear with their lovemaking.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on His Ring Is Not Enough
The man who ruined Rebecca Bear’s life just strolled back into it with an incredible offer. Years ago Gage West’s recklessness left Rebecca scarred. Now he wants to make amends by gifting her the building that houses her souvenir store. Rebecca won’t take Gage’s charity, but she’s willing to make a deal with the sexy, reclusive cowboy. Yet keeping her enemy close is growing dangerously appealing. He’s the wild West brother, the bad seed of Copper Ridge. That’s why Gage needs the absolution Rebecca offers. He just didn’t expect to need her. After years of regretting his past, he knows where his future lies—with this strong, irresistible woman who could make a black sheep come home to stay.
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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #c0ne 12.80 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4922-0, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4923-7, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4924-4, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Books Book ISBN: 9780373789825 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/9/16
MAISEY YATES sold her first book at age twenty-three. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily-ever-afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light, sexy contemporary romances set practically in her backyard. Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband.
MARKETING Print run: 150,000 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of romance bestsellers Susan Mallery and Kristan Higgins Yates’ sales figures have grown 45 percent since her first book in the Copper Ridge series Yates is an engaging author with a strong social media presence
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AUGUST 30, 2016
We Are Unprepared By Meg Little Reilly Reader to be announced We Are Unprepared is a novel about the next big storm, the one that changes our relationship to nature and each other. But the destruction begins months earlier, when fear infects people’s lives and spreads like a plague. Ash and Pia’s move from Brooklyn to the bucolic hills of Vermont was supposed to be a fresh start. But just three months in, news breaks of a devastating superstorm expected in the coming months. Fear of the impending disaster divides their tight-knit rural town and exposes the chasms in Ash and Pia’s marriage. Ash seeks common ground with those who believe in working together, whereas Pia teams up with “preppers” who war with the rest of the locals over how to protect themselves. Where Isole had once been a town of old farm families, yuppie transplants, and beloved rednecks, they divide into paranoid preppers, religious fanatics, and government tools. MEG LITTLE REILLY is a former Treasury spokesperson, deputy communications director for the Office of Management and Budget, communicator for the Environmental Defense Fund, and producer for Vermont Public Radio. She currently lives in Boston with her husband and two daughters.
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Fiction / Literary (FIC019000) Unabridged • Book #c0ns 11½ hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4964-0, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4965-7, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4966-4, $39.99 Publishing Background: Mira Books Book ISBN: 9780778319436 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/9/16
Print run: 100,000 Explores the disruptive impact that dramatic weather change can have on all levels Will appeal to fans of The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker and The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. by Adelle Waldman Extensive online and print consumer advertising campaign Major social media campaign
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AUGUST 9, 2016
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The Hating Game A Novel By Sally Thorne Reader to be announced Debut author Sally Thorne bursts onto the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy that’s all about that thin, fine line between love and hate.
“A brilliant, biting, hilarious new voice. The Hating Game will take the rom-com world by storm. One of the best I’ve read, ever.”
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—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author
Trapped in a shared office together forty hours a week, Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman become entrenched in a never-ending game of oneupmanship. Lucy can’t let Joshua beat her at anything—especially when a huge new promotion goes up for the taking. If Lucy wins this game, she’ll be Joshua’s boss. If she loses, she’ll resign. So why is she suddenly having steamy dreams about Joshua and dressing for work like she’s got a hot date? After a perfectly innocent elevator ride ends with an earthshattering kiss, Lucy starts to wonder whether she’s got Joshua Templeman all wrong. Maybe Lucy Hutton doesn’t hate Joshua Templeman. And maybe he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game.
Fiction / Contemporary Women (FIC044000) Unabridged • Book #bx8b 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3585-8, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3587-2, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3586-5, $39.99 Publishing Background: William Morrow Paperbacks Book ISBN: 9780062439598 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
SALLY THORNE lives in Canberra, Australia and spends her days writing funding submissions and drafting contracts (yawn!) so it’s not surprising that after hours she climbs into colorful fictional worlds of her own creation. Sally believes that romance readers are always searching for intensity in their next favorite book—and it isn’t always so easy to find. The Hating Game is her first novel.
MARKETING Print run: 100,000 National online advertising, including Facebook and Goodreads Will appeal to fans of Shopaholic to the Stars by Sophie Kinsella and One Plus One by Jojo Moyes Ten-stop blog tour for reviews and giveaways National print and online media campaign Major reading group outreach, including a reading group guide and features Social networking campaign
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AUGUST 30, 2016
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No Mistress of Mine The American Heiress in London Series, Book 4 By Laura Lee Guhrke Reader to be announced USA Today bestselling author Laura Lee Guhrke is back with the latest in her dazzling An American Heiress in London series, in which a reformed rogue finds all his honorable resolutions tested by the only woman who ever broke his heart.
“[A] superbly written historical that takes a classic romance story line…[and] makes the whole thing seem fresh and new.”
—Booklist (starred review) on How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days
“The well-researched historical background and a fastpaced plot provide a perfect context for the clever repartee and romantic tension.”
—Publishers Weekly on The Charade
After spending his youth as one of the wildest rakes in the ton, Lord Denys Somerton has devoted the past six years to putting his past behind him. He is determined to fulfill his duties, find a suitable wife, and start a family, but that plan changes when Lola Valentine—the red-haired temptress from his past—returns to London. Lola knew love would never be enough for a British lord and an American girl from the wrong side of the tracks. For Denys’s sake, she walked away from him and the glittering life he offered. But when an unexpected inheritance brings her back to London, Lola discovers the passion between them is as hot as ever.
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Fiction / Romance / Historical / Victorian (FIC027170) Book #bx7n 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3513-1, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3515-5, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3514-8, $39.99 Publishing Background: Avon Book ISBN: 9780062334671 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/9/16
LAURA LEE GUHRKE is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has penned more than twenty historical romances. Her books have received many award nominations including the RITA Award. She lives in the Northwest with her husband (or, as she calls him, her very own romance hero), along with two diva cats and a golden retriever who is happy to be their slave.
MARKETING Print run: 100,000 USA Today bestselling and RITA Award–winning author Will appeal to fans of Eloisa James and the True Gentlemen series by Grace Burrowes Author website: www.LauraLeeGuhrke.com
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AUGUST 2, 2016
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The American Girl A Novel By Kate Horsley Read by Julia Whelan From a bright new talent comes a riveting psychological thriller about an American exchange student in France involved in a suspicious accident, and the journalist determined to break the story and uncover the dark secrets a small town is hiding.
“Small daily details and larger ideas make this unconventional western a truly compelling blend of adventure, Southwestern mythology, and reality.”
—Publishers Weekly on A Killing in New Town
“An unusual and beautiful story.”
—Library Journal on The Changeling
“An exquisite historical novel. The poetry of the language is stunning.”
—Margot Adler, author of Drawing Down the Moon, on Confessions of a Pagan Nun
When American exchange student Quinn Perkins stumbles out of the woods near the small French town of St. Roch, she is barefoot, bloodied, and unable to say what has happened to her; Quinn’s appearance creates quite a stir, especially since the Blavettes—the family with whom she’s been staying—have mysteriously disappeared. Though she is cynical about the media circus that suddenly forms around the girl, Boston journalist Molly Swift cannot deny she is also drawn to the mystery and travels to St. Roch. She is prepared to do anything to learn the truth. When a shocking discovery turns the town against Quinn and she is arrested for the murders of the family, she finds an unlikely ally in Molly.
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Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense (FIC030000) Unabridged • Book #c0tx 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-5497-2, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-5499-6, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-5498-9, $39.99 Setting: France Publishing Background: William Morrow Paperbacks Book ISBN: 9780062438515 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/12/16
KATE HORSLEY completed her BA in English literature at Oxford and her PhD in English literature at Harvard before returning to the UK, where she gained a Distinction in the Lancaster Creative Writing MA. Her first novel, The Monster’s Wife, was shortlisted for the Scottish First Book of the Year Award. Her poems and short fiction have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies. She coedits CrimeCulture.com, a site dedicated to crime fiction and film. She lives in Manchester, England.
MARKETING Print run: 75,000 National online advertising, including Facebook and Goodreads Will appeal to fans of The Good Girl by Mary Kubica and The Daughter by Jane Shemilt Kate Horsley created an online magazine in 2002, Crimeculture, which has received well over 5 million hits a year from all over the world Author website: www.KateHorsley.co.uk
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AUGUST 30, 2016
The Shattered Tree The Bess Crawford Mysteries, Book 8 By Charles Todd Reader to be announced World War I battlefield nurse Bess Crawford goes to dangerous lengths to investigate a wounded soldier’s background—and uncover his true loyalties—in this thrilling and atmospheric entry in the bestselling Bess Crawford mysteries.
“A richly realistic depiction of both the era and people who lived through it.”
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—Margaret Maron, Edgar Award–winning author
“For those who love a literary whodunit, nobody does it better than Todd.”
—Richmond Times-Dispatch on No Shred of Evidence
“Bestseller Todd…demonstrates his talent at depicting the horrors of war…Extremely clever.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on A Question of Honor
When a wounded officer is brought to battlefield nurse Bess Crawford’s aid station, she treats his injuries before he is sent to a hospital. The odd thing is, the officer isn’t British—he’s French. But in a moment of anger and stress, he shouts at Bess in German. Her superior offers an explanation, but Bess remains uneasy—and unconvinced. If he was a French soldier, what was he doing so far from his own lines … and so close to where the Germans are putting up a fierce, last-ditch fight? When the French officer disappears in Paris, it’s up to Bess—a soldier’s daughter as well as a nurse—to find out why, even at the risk of her own life.
Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths (FIC022040) Book #bx8j 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3609-1, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3611-4, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3610-7, $39.99 Publishing Background: William Morrow Book ISBN: 9780062386274 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/9/16
CHARLES TODD is the author of the Inspector Rutledge mysteries, the Bess Crawford mysteries, and two stand-alone novels. A mother-and-son writing team, they live in Delaware and North Carolina, respectively.
MARKETING Print run: 75,000 New York Times bestselling author Will appeal to fans of A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear and The Long Way Home by Louise Penny The Bess Crawford mysteries have consistently received critical praise National print media campaign Major reading group outreach Social networking campaign Author website: www.CharlesTodd.com
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AUGUST 9, 2016
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When the Music’s Over An Inspector Banks Novel The Inspector Banks Mysteries, Book 23 By Peter Robinson Reader to be announced Inspector Banks must face the music when he becomes embroiled in one of his most perplexing and distressing cases in this haunting pageturner from New York Times bestselling author Peter Robinson.
“The best series now on the market. Try one and tell me I’m wrong.”
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—Stephen King, praise for the series
“An author with amazing empathy, a snare trap ear for dialogue, and a clear eye for the telling detail.”
—Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author
“Peter Robinson writes with compassion, with depth, with the assurance of a writer at the top of his game.”
—Louise Penny, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author
Two women, two crimes. The first is a poet claiming she was assaulted decades earlier by a man now regarded as one of the country’s national treasures. And the second is a girl found on a remote roadside, her body broken, her life snuffed out. For Alan Banks, newly promoted to detective superintendent, the first case rips a tunnel into long-ago days of innocence and discovery, of music and light. And in the victim, he sees an opportunity for magic recaptured—if he can bring her assailant to justice. For Detective Inspector Annie Banks, the lifeless young woman poses a baffling mystery—a mystery that will lead her into the unlikeliest of places, interviewing the unlikeliest of suspects.
Fiction / Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime (FIC022080) Unabridged • Book #bx8u 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3642-8, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3644-2, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3643-5, $39.99 Publishing Background: William Morrow Book ISBN: 9780062394781 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
PETER ROBINSON is the author of the award-winning Inspector Banks novels, among them a Best Book of the Year from Publishers Weekly, a New York Times Notable Book, and a Page Turner of the Week from People. His novels have reached #1 on the London Sunday Times bestsellers list and hit the New York Times expanded list of bestsellers. His books have won numerous awards, including the Anthony, Barry, Macavity, Martin Beck, and Arthur Ellis awards, among others.
MARKETING Print run: 75,000 New York Times bestselling author Will appeal to fans of A Banquet of Consequences by Elizabeth George and The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny The Inspector Banks series has sold more than 10 million books worldwide and has been translated into 20 languages The Inspector Banks novels have been adapted into a television series, now in its fourth season, which airs in the US on PBS
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AUGUST 2, 2016
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Bones of Paradise A Novel By Jonis Agee Reader to be announced The award-winning author of The River Wife returns with a multigenerational family saga, an ambitious tale of history, vengeance, race, guilt, betrayal, family, and belonging, filled with a vivid cast of characters shaped by violence, love, and a desperate loyalty to the land.
“A beautifully written epic that seamlessly intertwines a family’s history with a region’s, and, ultimately, with a nation’s. this is an ambitious novel.”
—Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author
“A gifted poet of that dark lushness in the heart of the American landscape.”
—New York Times Book Review
Ten years after the Seventh Cavalry massacred more than two hundred Lakota men, women, and children at Wounded Knee, J. B. Bennett, a white rancher, and Star, a young Native American woman, are murdered in a remote meadow on J. B.’s land. The deaths bring together the scattered members of the Bennett family, and as the mystery of these twin deaths unfolds, the history of the dysfunctional Bennetts and their damning secrets is revealed, exposing the conflicted heart of a nation caught between past and future. A kaleidoscopic portrait of misfits, schemers, chancers, and dreamers, Jonis Agee’s bold novel is a panorama of America at the dawn of a new century.
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Fiction / Literary (FIC019000) Unabridged • Book #bx6b 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3369-4, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3371-7, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3370-0, $39.99 Publishing Background: William Morrow & Company Book ISBN: 9780062413475 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/12/16
JONIS AGEE is an award-winning author whose novels include the New York Times Notable Books Sweet Eyes and Strange Angels. A native of Nebraska, she taught for many years at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She now lives north of Omaha on an acreage along the Missouri River and teaches at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
MARKETING First print: 75,000 A transporting combination of fact and fiction, written by a celebrated voice in the region Will appeal to fans of Cormac McCarthy, Annie Proulx, and Phillip Meyer Raised in Nebraska, the author’s knowledge of the land, its heritage, and its people infuses this powerful novel Outreach to book bloggers and early galley giveaways National broadcast, online, and print media campaigns Featured at regional trade shows, including ARE giveaway Major reading group outreach, including online reading group guide and features 12
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AUGUST 9, 2016
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Scream A Memoir of Glamour and Dysfunction By Tama Janowitz Reader to be announced In this darkly funny, surprising memoir, the original “Lit Girl” and author of the era-defining Slaves of New York considers her life in and outside of New York City, from the heyday of the 1980s to her life today in a tiny upstate town that proves that fact is always stranger than fiction.
“Deadpan wit and drop-dead style…Janowitz is a fearless writer.”
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—New York on Slaves of New York
“Janowitz uses her trademark biting wit to take a dark, satiric look at being young, female, and alone in modern Manhattan.”
—Library Journal on A Certain Age
In Scream, Tama Janowitz’s first memoir, the author recalls the quirky literary world of young New York in the go-go 1980s and reflects on her life today far away from the city indelible to her work. As in Slaves of New York and A Certain Age, Janowitz turns a critical eye towards life, this time her own, recounting the vagaries of fame and fortune as a writer devoted to her art. Here, too, is Tama as daughter, wife, and mother, wrestling with aging, loss, and angst, both adolescent (her daughter) and middle aged (her own) as she cares for a mother plagued by dementia, battles a brother who questions her choices, and endures the criticism of a surly teenager.
Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs (BIO026000) Unabridged • Book #bsld 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5046-9732-3, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3101-0, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5046-9733-0, $39.99 Publishing Background: Dey Street Books Book ISBN: 9780062391322 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
TAMA JANOWITZ is a minor American novelist and a short story writer who lives in Ithaca, New York. She is considered one of the main “brat pack” authors, along with Bret Easton Ellis, Mark Lindquist, and Jay McInerney.
MARKETING Print run: 75,000 New York Times bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Can’t We Talk about Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast and The Bucolic Plague by Josh Kilmer-Purcell Few authors know more about being young under the bright lights of the big city than Tama Janowitz National broadcast and print campaign Facebook advertising
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AUGUST 9, 2016
Killfile A Novel By Christopher Farnsworth Reader to be announced The author of The Eternal World seamlessly combines history, biotechnology, action, and adventure in this high-concept thriller in the spirit of James Rollins, Brad Thor, and Douglas Preston.
“Fast, fun, and frenetic. A whip-smart edge-of-your-seat thriller.”
—Ernest Cline, author of Armada and Ready, Player One
“Excellent fantasy thriller…The realistic approach is one of this inventive novel’s major strengths.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Eternal World
“Farnsworth…entertainingly explores the border where science fantasy meets reality.”
—Kirkus Reviews on The Eternal World
John Smith has the gift of accessing other peoples thoughts. The CIA honed his skills until he was one of their most powerful operatives, but he fled the agency and now works as a private consultant, trying to keep the dark potentials of his gift in check. His latest client hires him to investigate a former employee—and search his thoughts for some valuable intellectual property he’s stolen. Before John can probe Preston’s mind, his identity is compromised and he’s on a run for his life. Hunted by shadowy enemies with deep resources and unknown motives, John must go off the grid. John knows his only hope for survival is using his powers to their fullest.
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Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense (FIC030000) Unabridged • Book #bx7b 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3477-6, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3479-0, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3478-3, $39.99 Publishing Background: William Morrow & Company Book ISBN: 9780062416407 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
CHRISTOPHER FARNSWORTH is a screenwriter and has now written the first three novels in the President’s Vampire series. He has worked as a staff writer, columnist, and investigative reporter, and his work has appeared in the New York Post, New Republic, and Washington Monthly. After moving to Los Angeles he sold his first script, “The Academy,” to MGM. He lives with his wife, daughter, and performing dog, Sadie.
MARKETING Print run: 60,000 National broadcast and print media campaign Will appeal to fans of Code of Conduct by Brad Thor and Blue Labyrinth by Douglas Preston Outreach to book bloggers and early galley giveaways Author website: www.ChrisFarnsworth.com
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A House without Windows A Novel By Nadia Hashimi Reader to be announced A vivid, unforgettable story of an unlikely sisterhood—an emotionally powerful and haunting story of friendship that illuminates the plight of women in a traditional culture
“Hashimi weaves together two equally engrossing stories in her epic, spellbinding debut.”
—Booklist (starred review) on The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
“Expertly depicting the anxiety and excitement that accompanies a new life, Hashimi’s gripping page-turner is perfect for book clubs.”
—Library Journal (starred review) on When the Moon Is Low
Zeba’s quiet life is shattered when her husband, Kamal, is found brutally murdered in the courtyard of their home. Zeba, unable to account for her whereabouts at the time of his death, is arrested and jailed. Awaiting trial, she meets a group of women whose own misfortunes have led them to these bleak cells. Removed from the harsh and unforgiving world outside, these women form a lively and indelible sisterhood. Into this closed world comes Yusuf, Zeba’s Afghan-born, American-raised lawyer. With the fate of this seemingly ordinary housewife in his hands, Yusuf discovers that, like Afghanistan itself, his client may not be at all what he imagines.
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Fiction / Family Life (FIC045000) Book #bx64 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3348-9, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3350-2, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3349-6, $39.99 Publishing Background: William Morrow & Company Book ISBN: 9780062449689 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/26/16
NADIA HASHIMI’S parents left Afghanistan in the 1970s, before the Soviet invasion. She was raised in the United States and in 2002 visited Afghanistan for the first time with her parents. Hashimi is a pediatrician and lives with her family in suburban Washington, DC.
MARKETING Print run: 50,000 When the Moon Is Low was an O, the Oprah Magazine Summer MustRead Will appeal to fans of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon and Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda Hashimi’s previous books have received enormous praise from major publications, including starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal National broadcast and print media campaign National radio campaign
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Another Brooklyn A Novel By Jacqueline Woodson Reader to be announced The acclaimed New York Times bestselling and National Book Award– winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming delivers her first adult novel in twenty years.
“A haunting book about memory that is itself altogether memorable.”
—Booklist (starred review) on Brown Girl Dreaming
“With exquisite metaphorical verse Woodson weaves a patchwork of her life experience…This should be on every library shelf.”
—Library Journal (starred review) on Brown Girl Dreaming
Running into a long-ago friend sets memory from the 1970s in motion for August, transporting her to a time and a place where friendship was everything—until it wasn’t. For August and her girls, sharing confidences as they ambled through neighborhood streets, Brooklyn was a place where they believed that they were beautiful, talented, and brilliant—a part of a future that belonged to them. But beneath the hopeful veneer, there was another Brooklyn, a dangerous place where grown men reached for innocent girls in dark hallways, where ghosts haunted the night, and where mothers disappeared—a world where madness was just a sunset away.
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Fiction / African American / General (FIC049000) Unabridged • Book #bx67 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3357-1, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3359-5, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3358-8, $39.99 Publishing Background: Amistad Book ISBN: 9780062359988 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
JACQUELINE WOODSON is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults; the recipient of three Newbery Honors for After Tupac and D Foster, Feathers, and Show Way; and a two-time finalist for the National Book Award for Locomotion and Hush. Other awards include the Coretta Scott King Award and Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Miracle’s Boys. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.
MARKETING Print run: 50,000 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award–winning author Will appeal to fans of The Turner House by Angela Flournoy and Ruby by Cynthia Bond Jacqueline Woodson has won numerous prizes and accolades for her work, including the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to young adult literature National radio and print campaign
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Invasive A Novel by Chuck Wendig Reader to be announced Michael Crichton meets Elon Musk in this gripping sci-fi tech thriller, set in the eye-opening, paranoid world of the electrifying Zerøes.
“[A] high-octane blend of nervy characters, dark humor, and bristling dialogue…smart, timely, electrifying.”
—NPR on Zerøes
“ZERØES is a very powerful development of the idea of science as magic, with a cast of unwitting sorcerors’ apprentices.”
—Wall Street Journal on Zerøes
“An ambitious, bleeding-edge piece of speculative fiction that combines hacker lore…and contemporary paranoia in a propulsive adventure.”
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Fiction / Thrillers / Technological (FIC036000) Book #bx73 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3453-0, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3455-4, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3454-7, $39.99
—Kirkus Reviews on Zerøes
Hannah Stander is a consultant for the FBI—a futurist who helps the agency with cases that feature demonstrations of bleeding-edge technology. When she receives a call from Agent Hollis Copper, she finds out about a horrifying murder that points to the impossible—someone weaponizing the natural world in a most unnatural way. Discovering who —and why—will take her on a terrifying chase to the secret island laboratory of a billionaire inventor/philanthropist. Hannah knows there are a million ways the world can end, but she just might be facing one she could never have predicted—a new threat both ancient and cutting-edge that could wipe out humanity.
Publishing Background: Harper Voyager Book ISBN: 9780062351579 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/26/16
CHUCK WENDIG is the New York Times bestselling author of the Miriam Black thrillers and numerous other works. He was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer and cowriter of the Emmy nominated digital narrative Collapsus. He lives in Pennsylvania, with his family.
MARKETING New York Times bestselling author Chuck Wendig is known for his work as a novelist, screenwriter, graphic novelist, and video game designer Will appeal to fans of Armada by Ernest Cline and Seveneves by Neal Stephenson National print and online advertising campaign including Facebook and Reddit Author website: TerribleMinds.com
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AUGUST 9, 2016
The Big Thing How to Complete Your Creative Project Even If You’re a Lazy, SelfDoubting Procrastinator like Me By Phyllis Korkki Reader to be announced A New York Times business journalist explains why it’s important for people to pursue big creative projects and identifies both the obstacles and the productive habits that emerge on the path to completion. In The Big Thing, New York Times business writer Phyllis Korkki combines real life stories, science, and insights from her own experience to illuminate the factors that drive people to complete big creative projects —and the obstacles that threaten to derail success. In the course of creating her own big thing—this book—Korkki explores the individual and collaborative projects of others and identifies the main aspects of a big thing. She also breaks down components of the creative process, and offers her thoughts on avoiding procrastination and overcoming selfdoubt and the restrictions of a day job. Wise and humorous, The Big Thing is a meditation on the importance of self-expression and purpose. PHYLLIS KORKKI is an assignment editor and reporter for the New York Times Sunday Business section. She lives in Brooklyn.
MARKETING The Big Thing touches on the dynamics that influence creative pursuits, from emotional and psychological issues to physical health
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Business & Economics / Personal Success (BUS107000) Unabridged • Book #bx83 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3561-2, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3563-6, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3562-9, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harper Book ISBN: 9780062384300 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
A widely appealing and relevant subject to the current interest in new technologies and successful entrepreneurship Will appeal to fans of Focus by Daniel Goleman and Extreme Productivity by Robert C. Pozen Blackstone offers numerous titles on self-help, inspiration, and business success
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With Every Breath A Slow Burn Novel The Slow Burn Series, Book 4 By Maya Banks Reader to be announced Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and sizzling Slow Burn series with this fourth book—a mesmerizingly sexy tale of a strong, brilliant woman who encounters the one man who makes her lose all control.
“Her characters are a testament to the strength of the human spirit and to the power love has to heal even the deepest wounds.”
—Linda Howard, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author
“Crisp storytelling, steady pacing, and a well-defined, strong, [and] overly protective alpha male…Banks’ expertise at romantic suspense shines through.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on In His Keeping
Eliza Cummings fought free of a monster who terrorized her and helped put him away for good. But now the killer has been set free—and it’s only a matter of time before he comes for her. Eliza’s only choice is to run and lead the monster away from the people she loves. Wade Sterling has always lived by his own rules, but one woman threatens his carefully leashed control; the woman with the courage of a warrior, who thinks nothing of putting her life before others. But when Wade sees a panicked and haunted Eliza, he knows something is very wrong. She may not know it, but she belongs to him. And as long as Wade breathes, no one will ever hurt what is his.
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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #bska 8½ hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5046-9654-8, $59.99 Retail CD 978-1-5046-9655-5, $34.99 Publishing Background: Avon Book ISBN: 9780062466488 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/2/16
MAYA BANKS is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling romance novelist. Her works include Echoes at Dawn, Sweet Addiction, Never Love a Highlander, Colters’ Daughter, and Hidden Away, among others. Before becoming a writer, she worked as an emergency medical technician.
MARKETING #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Jaci Burton’s Melting the Ice and Lora Leigh’s Secret Pleasure Banks has a strong social media presence with over 90,000 fans on Facebook and 25,000 followers on Twitter National print media campaign and review attention Author website: www.MayaBanks.com
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I Contain Multitudes The Microbes within Us and a Grander View of Life By Ed Yong Reader to be announced A groundbreaking, wondrously informative, and vastly entertaining examination of the most significant revolution in biology since Darwin —a “microbe’s-eye view” of the world that reveals a marvelous, radically reconceived picture of life on earth.
“Beyond fascinating. An amazing book. It’ll change the way you think about the world. It’ll change who you think you are.”
—Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling auhtor
“I Contain Multitudes changes you the way all great science writing does…Ed Yong reveals how the living things we see around us are wildly complex collectives.”
—Carl Zimmer, author of Parasite Rex
“This is an encyclopedia of fascinations—a teeming intellectual ecosystem, a keen book on the intricacies of the microbiome.”
—David Quammen, author of Spillover
Every animal, whether human, squid, or wasp, is home to millions of bacteria and other microbes. Many people think of microbes as germs to be eradicated, but those that live with us—the microbiome—build our bodies, protect our health, and grant us incredible abilities. In this astonishing book, Ed Yong takes us on a grand tour through our microbial partners, and introduces us to the scientists on the front lines of discovery. Yong prompts us to look at ourselves in a new light—as the interconnected, interdependent multitudes we assuredly are. I Contain Multitudes is the story of these extraordinary partnerships between the creatures we are familiar with and those we are not.
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Science / Life Sciences / Biology / Microbiology (SCI045000) Unabridged • Book #bx71 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3447-9, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3449-3, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3448-6, $39.99 Publishing Background: Ecco Book ISBN: 9780062368591 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
ED YONG is an award-winning science writer on the staff of the Atlantic. His blog Not Exactly Rocket Science is hosted by National Geographic, and his work has appeared in The New Yorker, Wired, the New York Times, Nature, New Scientist, Scientific American, the Guardian, the London Times, Discover, Slate, and other publications, and on the BBC. He lives in London with his wife.
MARKETING National print campaign, reviews, and features Brilliant, fascinating, accessible, and filled with humor, I Contain Multitudes is among the first rank of science writing Will appeal to fans of 10% Human by Alanna Collen and The Invisible History of the Human Race by Christine Kenneally Yong’s blog Not Exactly Rocket Science, hosted by National Geographic—receives around 400,000 page views every month
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The Crusades The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land By Thomas Asbridge Reader to be announced From renowned historian Thomas Asbridge comes the most authoritative single-volume history of the brutal struggle for the Holy Land.
“A truly comprehensive history of holy war in the Holy Land. The narrative reads like an adventure story, albeit one that is both factual and instructive.”
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—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A comprehensive, sophisticated, and arresting analytical narrative rewarding to any level of historical interest.”
—Booklist
The Crusades is an authoritative, accessible single-volume history of the brutal struggle for the Holy Land in the Middle Ages. Thomas Asbridge—a renowned historian who writes with “maximum vividness” (Joan Acocella, New Yorker)—covers the years 1095 to 1291 in this big, ambitious account of one of the most fascinating periods in history. From Richard the Lionheart to the mighty Saladin, from the emperors of Byzantium to the Knights Templar, Asbridge’s book is a magnificent epic of Holy War between the Christian and Islamic worlds, full of adventure, intrigue, and sweeping grandeur.
History / General (HIS000000) Book #bx86 23½ hours • 19 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3570-4, $89.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3572-8, $55.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3571-1, $65.99 Publishing Background: Ecco Book ISBN: 9780060787295 Retail per Carton: 28 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/26/16
THOMAS ASBRIDGE is the author of The Crusades: The War for the Holy Land and The First Crusade: A New History. He earned a BA in ancient and medieval history at Cardiff University and gained his PhD in medieval history at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has also appeared in many internationally broadcast television documentaries and radio programs.
MARKETING The Crusades has received enormous praise from critics and readers alike A great gift for history buffs Will appeal to fans of God’s Battalions by Rodney Stark and The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf Also available: The Greatest Knight
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Hero of Mine The Men in Uniform Series, Book 2 By Codi Gary Reader to be announced
“A captivating romance that is the perfect read for a day at the beach, a cozy bed late at night, or flying through the sky.”
—Library Journal on Things Good Girls Don’t Do
Codi Gary presents the second novel in her sexy new Men in Uniform series. CODI GARY likes to write sexy small-town contemporary romances with humor, grand gestures, and blush-worthy moments. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading her favorite authors, squealing over her must-watch shows, and playing with her children.
MARKETING Author likes to write sexy contemporary romances with small-town settings Gary’s books have received glowing reviews from peers, readers, and publications Will appeal to fans of the Game On series by Kristen Callihan and the Hard Ink series by Laura Kaye
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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Book #bx6v 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3429-5, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3431-8, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3430-1, $39.99 Publishing Background: Avon Impulse Book ISBN: 9780062372284 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/26/16
Author is active in social media Author website: www.CodiGarysBooks.com
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Mindful Birthing Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond By Nancy Bardacke Reader to be announced A groundbreaking program that equips expectant families with the tools they need to reduce the stress, fear, and pain associated with pregnancy and childbirth
“Bringing mindfulness to the birthing process has everything to recommend it…All that’s required is to practice the techniques that Nancy Bardacke explains so clearly in this book.”
—Andrew Weil, MD, New York Times bestselling author
With Mindful Birthing, Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife and mindfulness teacher, lays out her innovative program for pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience, mindfulness meditation, and mind/body medicine, Bardacke offers practices that will help you find calm and ease during this life-changing time, providing lifelong skills for healthy living and wise parenting. Some of the benefits of mindful birthing include increased confidence and decreased fear of childbirth; improved couple communication, connection, and cooperation; stress-reducing skills for greater joy and wellbeing; and much more. NANCY BARDACKE, RN, CNM, MA, is the founding director of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program, which she currently leads at the University of California’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine in San Francisco. She is also an assistant clinical professor in the UCSF School of Nursing.
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Health & Fitness / Pregnancy & Childbirth (HEA041000) Unabridged • Book #c0tu 14 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-5488-0, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-5490-3, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-5489-7, $44.99 Publishing Background: HarperOne Book ISBN: 9780061963957 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/12/16
MARKETING Nancy Bardacke has been a midwife for over four decades Will appeal to fans of HypnoBirthing by Marie Mongan and The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin Jon Kabat-Zinn, pioneer of mindfulness-based stress reduction, is a major supporter of Bardacke’s program National print and radio campaign
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AUGUST 1, 2016
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The Gun Runner The Mafia Made Series, Book 1 By Scott Hildreth Reader to be announced
“I could not this book down. I hated stopping to answer the door.”
—One Click Book Addict’s Book Blog on Hard Corps
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SCOTT HILDRETH is a hybrid author who has published more than twodozen romance and erotica novels. He has spent his entire life pushing boundaries, and his writing is no exception.
MARKETING An Amazon #1 bestselling author First in Hildreth’s new Mafia Made series Will appeal to fans of adult fiction by Nicole Edwards and Kerry Adrienne Author started out in self-published books, and his first novels stayed in the number one spot for three weeks
Fiction / Romance / Suspense (FIC027110) Unabridged • Book #c0no 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4952-7, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4953-4, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4954-1, $39.99 Publishing Background: Carina Press Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/11/16
Author website: ScottdHildrethAuthor.wordpress.com
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Close to You A Fusion Novel The Fusion Series, Book 2 By Kristen Proby Reader to be announced From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the second novel in her sizzling Fusion series that began with Listen to Me.
“No one does swoony alphas, strong women, and sexy love stories like Kristen Proby. She truly knows how to write romance with heart.”
—Laurelin Paige, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author
“Proby’s brand new series, Fusion, kicks off with a seriously hot novel, which promises to enamor romance readers near and far.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Listen to Me
“Proby will please fans looking for an enjoyable escape with a happy ending.”
—Booklist on Listen to Me
After spending the last twelve years as a Navy fighter pilot, Landon Palazzo returns to Portland to take over the family construction business. When he catches a glimpse of little Cami LaRue, he realizes she’s not so little any more. He always had a soft spot for his little sister’s best friend, but nothing is soft now when he’s around the gorgeous restauranteur, a part-owner of the wildly popular restaurant Seduction. Landon isn’t going to pass up the chance to make the girl-next-door his. She’s never been one for romance, but he’s just the one to change her mind. Will seduction be just the name of her restaurant or will Cami let him get close enough to fulfill all her fantasies?
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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #c0tt 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-5485-9, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-5487-3, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-5486-6, $39.99 Publishing Background: William Morrow Paperbacks Book ISBN: 9780062434760 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/19/16
KRISTEN PROBY is the New York Times bestselling author of the Love under the Big Sky trilogy and the self-published With Me in Seattle series. She lives in Montana.
MARKETING New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Social networking campaign and book blogger outreach Will appeal to fans of Maya Banks’ Slow Burn series and Christina Lauren’s Wild Seasons series National online advertising and print media campaign Author website: www.BooksByKristenProby.com
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Diablo Lake: Protected The Diablo Lake Series, Book 2 By Lauren Dane Read by Abby Craden
“An exciting blend of action, suspense, and relationships.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) on At Blade’s Edge
“Dane continues to evolve, and this strong, widely appealing, and memorable story will gain new readers while satisfying fans.”
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—Booklist on Broken Open
From bestselling author Lauren Dane comes the next installment in the Diablo Lake series, featuring Mac and Aimee, and more fantasy romance. LAUREN DANE is a bestselling author of more than sixty novels and novellas in several genres, including more than eighteen series of novels in the adult-fiction genre.
MARKETING New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Author is active on social media and can be found on Twitter @laurendane and on Facebook
Fiction / Romance / Paranormal (FIC027120) Unabridged • Book #bxb6 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3731-9, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3733-3, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3732-6, $39.99 Publishing Background: Carina Press Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/18/16
Will appeal to fans of Lora Leigh and Jayne Rylon Author website: www.LaurenDane.com
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Waking the Bear The Shifter Wars Series, Book 1 By Kerry Adrienne Reader to be announced Sexy shifter passion is awakened when two unlikely lovers are challenged by secrets, danger, and an unstoppable need to claim one’s mate.
“Wally brings a genuine, almost innocent, quality to this story…The seduction and subsequent fantasies are hot, detailed, and explicit without being tawdry or overdone.”
—RT Book Reviews on Artist’s Touch
For human Amy Francis, the secluded cabin in Deep Creek is the haven she needs for a fresh start. She never expected her heart to be reawakened by a distraction like Griff Martin, commanding yet gentle, too feriociously sensual to ignore. Griff’s dormant hunger is stirred by this intoxicating woman—and threatened by the secret she must never learn. Duty bound to defend his bear clan against an avenging pride of lion shifters, Griff’s entire world is upended when he meets Amy. His animal need to claim his mate has taken hold, but that very desire could seal her fate as a pawn in battle. As a shifter war looms, he must decide between his carnal instincts or letting Amy go.
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Fiction / Romance / Paranormal (FIC027120) Unabridged • Book #c0nr 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4961-9, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4962-6, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4963-3, $34.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Digital Book ISBN: 9781460397442 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/11/16
KERRY ADRIENNE writes in many genres including science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, gay fiction, erotic romance, and more. She is a part-time college instructor, editor, and costume painter and dabbles in most things creative.
MARKETING First in the author’s new Shifter Wars series Author’s book Artist’s Touch earned honorable mention in the Rainbow Award and was a finalist for the 2015 EPIC Award Will appeal to fans of adult fiction by Nicole Edwards and Scott Hildreth Coming soon: Pursuing the Bear, book 2 in the Shifter Wars Series Author website: KerryAdrienne.com
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AUGUST 2, 2016
For Baby’s Sake & An Heir for the Billionaire The Billionaires and Babies Series By Janice Maynard and Kat Cantrell Reader to be announced Two sexy romances in a single collection by critically acclaimed authors Janice Maynard and Kat Cantrell
“A new twist on the love-at-first-sight trope addresses the concerns of making a relationship work while having only an explosive sexual chemistry to start.”
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—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Twins on the Way by Janice Maynard
“Talk about chemistry! Jason and Meredith…put a wickedly sexy spin on the drama of New York fashion.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on From Fake to Forever by Kat Cantrell
In For Baby’s Sake by Janice Maynard, James Kavanagh is rich and sexy as sin, but his workaholic neighbor Lila Baxter has been there, done that— and has the heartbreak to prove it. They’ve avoided each other since their affair ended, but now she’s brought home a baby. Soon they’re under the same roof, and the heat they’ve ignored is ready to ignite! In An Heir for the Billionaire by Kat Cantrell, Nora Winchester O’Malley rushes to her dying father’s bedside in Chicago—and right into an old friend’s arms. Reid Chamberlain is there to comfort the widowed mom when she needs it most. But what passes between them isn’t mere compassion … it’s sheer passion.
Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #bxba 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3743-2, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3745-6, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3744-9, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 7/12/16
JANICE MAYNARD left a career as an elementary teacher to write romance novels full time. KAT CANTRELL read her first Harlequin novel in third grade and has been scribbling in notebooks since she learned to spell. What else would she write but romance?
MARKETING Janice Maynard’s books often rate 4½ stars from RT Book Reviews, with two being named Top Picks Kat Cantrell’s books consistently rate 4 and 4½ stars from RT Book Reviews Will appeal to fans of HarlequinDesire favorites Michelle Celmer and Andrea Laurence Also available from Blackstone are other titles by Janice Maynard and Kat Cantrell Blackstone offers numerous other Harlequin romances Authors’ websites: JaniceMaynard.com and KatCantrell.com
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
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Darkest Journey The Krewe of Hunters Series, Book 3 By Heather Graham Reader to be announced They say it’s about the journey, not the destination …
“Graham deftly weaves elements of mystery, the paranormal and romance into a tight plot that will keep the reader guessing at the true nature of the killer’s evil.”
—Publishers Weekly on The Unseen
“[The Hexed is] a masterfully created psychological thriller…leaving readers shocked and enthralled.”
—RT Book Reviews
Charlene “Charlie” Moreau stumbles across the body of a Civil War reenactor, the second murdered in two days. Charlie is shocked to learn that her father—a guide on the Journey, a historic paddle wheeler that’s sponsoring the reenactment—is a suspect. Meanwhile, Ethan Delaney, new to the FBI’s Krewe of Hunters, is brought in on the case. He and Charlie have a history of their own, dating back to when he rescued her from a graveyard. Charlie arranges a Mississippi River cruise so she and Ethan can get close to the reenactors and find out who knows what. But they discover a lot more as they resume the relationship that ended ten years ago.
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Fiction / Crime (FIC050000) Unabridged • Book #c0n4 12½ hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4892-6, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4893-3, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4894-0, $39.99 Publishing Background: Mira Book ISBN: 9780778319481 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 9/6/16
HEATHER GRAHAM is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than one hundred novels and recipient of the Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
MARKETING Print run: 350,000 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Christine Feehan and Cynthia Eden The final tale in the New York Times bestselling Krewe of Hunters trilogy Author has a strong social media presence with over 26,000 followers on Facebook and 4,000 on Twitter National media campaign, including print and online interviews Online advertising, including social media and blog reviews Author website: www.TheOriginalHeatherGraham.com
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Snowfall on Haven Point The Haven Point Series, Book 5 By RaeAnne Thayne Reader to be announced There’s no place like Haven Point for the holidays, where the snow conspires to bring two wary hearts together for a Christmas to remember.
“A well-crafted plot combined with heartfelt storytelling proves Thayne’s a true expert at writing contemporary holiday romance.”
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—RT Book Reviews (4 ½ stars) on Snow Angel Cove
“Plenty of tenderness and Colorado sunshine flavor this pleasant escape.”
—Publishers Weekly on Woodrose Mountain
“Entertaining, heart-wrenching…this multithread story overflows with characters…[to] adore.”
Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #c0ni 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4934-3, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4935-0, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4936-7, $39.99
—Library Journal (starred review) on Evergreen Springs
It’s been two rough years since Andrea Montgomery lost her husband, and all she wants is for her children to enjoy their first Christmas in Haven Point. But then Andie’s friend asks a favor—to keep an eye on her brother, Sheriff Marshall Bailey, who’s recovering from a hit and run. Andie will do anything for Wyn, even park her own misgivings to check on her grouchy, wounded bear of a brother. Marshall hates feeling defenseless and resents the protective impulses that Andie brings out in him. But when a blizzard forces them together for the holidays, something in Marshall begins to thaw. If only he and Andie can admit what they really want, their Christmas wishes might come true after all.
Publishing Background: Harlequin Book ISBN: 9780373789894 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 9/6/16
RAEANNE THAYNE, New York Times bestselling author, finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including four RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews magazine.
MARKETING Print run: 350,000 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of charming, small-town romances such as Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery, and Susan Wiggs Thayne is a three-time RITA nominee for Romance Writers of America National media campaign and online advertising Author website: www.RaeAnneThayne.com
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
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Something in Between By Melissa de la Cruz Reader to be announced It feels like there’s no ground beneath her, like everything she’s ever done has been a lie. Like she is breaking apart—shattering. Who is she and where does she belong?
“A sexy, magical romp, sure to bring de la Cruz a legion of new fans.”
—Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author, on Witches of East End
“A magical and romantic page-turner.”
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—Washington Post on The Serpent’s Kiss
“A juicy voyeuristic peek into the lives of rich Manhattanites—who happen to be vampires.”
—Kirkus Reviews, on Blue Bloods
Jasmine de los Santos has always done what’s expected of her. Pretty and popular, she’s studied hard, made her Filipino immigrant parents proud, and is ready to reap the rewards in the form of a full college scholarship. Her parents are compelled to reveal the truth: their visas expired years ago and her entire family is illegal. For the first time, Jasmine rebels, trying all those teen things she never had time for in the past. Even as she’s trying to make sense of her new world, it’s turned upside down by Royce Blakely, the charming son of a congressman. Jasmine no longer has any idea where she fits in in America, but she’s not giving up. When the rules you live by no longer apply, the only thing to do is make up your own.
Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration (YAF058100) Unabridged • Book #c0nj 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4937-4, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4938-1, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4939-8, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Teen Book ISBN: 9780373212385 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 9/6/16
MELISSA DE LA CRUZ is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for teens, including the Au Pairs series, the Blue Bloods series, the Ashleys series, and the Angels on Sunset Boulevard series. A former fashion and beauty editor, she divides her time between New York and Los Angeles.
MARKETING Print run: 150,000 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver and Red Glass by Laura Resau Her series span television movies and shows, while the Descendants soundtrack is an iTunes bestseller Something in Between will be heavily promoted in Seventeen magazine
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Blame It on the Cowboy Cowboy Underneath It All The McCord Brothers Series, Book 3 By Delores Fossen Reader to be announced Every cowboy has a wild side—all it takes is the right woman to unleash it.
“Clear off space on your keeper shelf, Fossen has arrived.”
—Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author
“The perfect blend of sexy cowboys, humor and romance will rein you in from the first line.”
—B. J. Daniels, New York Times bestselling author, on Texas on My Mind
All of Logan McCord’s carefully laid plans erupt the day he walks in on his would-be fiancée getting … well, not so carefully laid. Tonight, just once, Logan’s instinct is telling him to say “Happy to oblige” to the cute stranger looking for a no-strings fling with a Texas cowboy. When chef Reese Stephens made her bucket list, she mistakenly thought she had weeks to live. Not that she regrets her one-night-stand with the gorgeous rancher. But she does regret leaving an heirloom watch as a parting gift. Tracking Logan down is easy. Walking away is another matter. Reese’s crazy past and Logan’s battered heart are no match for the chemistry that could last forever.
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Fiction / Romance / Western (FIC027100) Unabridged • Book #c0my 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4874-2, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4875-9, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4876-6, $39.99 Publishing Background: HQN Books Book ISBN: 9780373789634 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 9/6/16
DELORES FOSSEN, USA Today bestselling author, has written over fifty novels and millions of copies of her books are in print worldwide. She has received the RT Reviewers’ Choice and Booksellers’ Best awards and was a finalist for the prestigious RITA Award. In addition, she has had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines.
MARKETING Print run: 100,000 USA Today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of the Cowboy Romance series by Amanda Boone Targeted trade and consumer advertising campaign Author website: www.DeloresFossen.com
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
The Girl of His Dreams The Triple Trouble Series, Book 1 By Susan Mallery Reader to be announced From New York times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes a tale of friendship, unexpected love, and dreams come true.
“Mallery’s immensely entertaining, intensely emotional novel is a vividly descriptive, locale-perfect, standout story.”
—RT Books Reviews (4 ½ stars, Top Pick!) on Evening Stars
“Gritty and magical, angst-ridden and sweet, this coming-home story pulls no punches.”
—Publishers Weekly on Barefoot Season
“Mallery has again created an engrossing tale of emotional growth and the healing power of friendship.”
—Library Journal, praise for the author
“Romance novels don’t get much better than Mallery’s expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling.”
—Booklist, praise for the author
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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #c0nn 8½ hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4949-7, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4950-3, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4951-0, $34.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Book ISBN: 9780373011773 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 9/6/16
The moment she turns twenty-five, Kayla Bedford is going to grab her trust-fund money and take off for Paris. She’ll drink wine, read at quaint cafés, and meet a handsome prince who’ll sweep her off her feet. It’s been her dream since she was twelve. And now she’s so close to realizing it, she’s counting down the days. But first she’s got to do something for her boss, landlord, and best friend, all one and the same. Patrick is a handsome, caring vet, but he needs someone to love—even if he doesn’t think so. Yet, just as she finds the perfect person to set him up with, Kayla gets a last-minute case of blinding jealousy. Does she have feelings for Patrick? Should she abandon her dreams to find out? SUSAN MALLERY grew up in Southern California. A critically acclaimed author of more than one hundred romance and women’s fiction novels, her books have made Booklist’s Top 10 Romances in four consecutive years. She lives with her husband in Seattle.
MARKETING New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mallery has extensive support and involvement on social media with her fans Will appeal to fans of Nora Roberts, Robyn Carr, and Sherryl Woods Susan has enjoyed incredible sales throughout the lifetime of her ongoing Fool’s Gold series Author website: www.SusanMallery.com
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
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Connection Error The #gaymers Series, Book 3 By Annabeth Albert Reader to be announced
“This sweet romance offers a tasteful blend of the emotional, evocative, and erotic.”
—Publishers Weekly on Status Update
“Tremendously charming and sexy, Served Hot is a knockout! Albert’s writing flows with a natural fluidity and rhythm, resulting in a quickly moving plot.”
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—RT Book Reviews (4 ½ stars, Top Pick!) on Served Hot
Connection Error is the third installment in Annabeth Albert’s popular #gaymers universe, when Josiah finally meets his match. ANNABETH ALBERT grew up reading romance novels under the bed covers. Now she is a published romance writer who loves finding happy endings for a variety of pairings and is a passionate gay-rights supporter.
MARKETING An exciting new genre of romance that is rapidly expanding Albert’s Portland Heat series has received strong praise from readers and RT Book Reviews
Fiction / Romance / Gay (FIC027190) Unabridged • Book #c0n2 8½ hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4886-5, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4887-2, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4888-9, $34.99 Publishing Background: Carina Press Book ISBN: 9781459290679 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/15/16
Will appeal to fans of the Crossroads series by Riley Hart and Until September by Chris Scully Also available: Status Update and Beta Test Author website: AnnabethAlbert.com
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Her Halloween Treat & His to Protect By Tiffany Reisz and Karen Rock Reader to be announced Two tiltillating romantic stories of unexpected, newfound love
“Whip smart, sexy as hell—the Original Sinners series knocked me to my knees. Riveting characters, seductive sadists, delicious deviants.”
—Lorelei James, New York Times bestselling author, praise for Tiffany Reisz’s Original Sinners series
“A uniquely told and touching love story.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Raising the Stakes by Karen Rock
“Daring, sophisticated, and literary…exactly what good erotica should be.”
—Kitty Thomas, author of Tender Mercies, on The Angel by Tiffany Reisz
In Her Halloween Treat Joey Silvia just found out her boyfriend of two years is married. She knows her best chance to get over one guy is to get under another. Of course, heading home to her family’s remote cabin in Oregon poses some challenges in the “available men” department … until she discovers this cabin comes with its own hot handyman! He’s the perfect Halloween treat. In His to Protect Coast Guard search and rescue pilot Mark Sampson is still agonizing over the decision that cost him a teammate. But an unbelievably sexy blonde on a secluded beach may help him forget … if only for a night; he can’t fight the storm of desire threatening to pull them under.
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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #c0nc 10½ hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4916-9, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4917-6, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4918-3, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/30/16
TIFFANY REISZ graduated with a BA in English from Centre College and is making her parents and her professors proud by writing erotica under her real name. She is the author of the internationally bestselling and awardwinning Original Sinners series. She lives in Oregon. KAREN ROCK is an award-winning author of contemporary YA and adult romance. She also writes under the pseudonym of J. K. Rock as a coauthor with her sister-in-law Joanne Rock.
MARKETING Tiffany Reisz has had wide success with her Original Sinners series and has received numerous awards A great holiday gift for romance fans Will appeal to fans of contemporary romance authors such as Kira Sinclair, Jo Leigh, and Candace Havens Author websites: www.KarenRock.com and www.TiffanyReisz.com Numerous Harlequin romance titles available from Blackstone
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
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Ethan & Wyatt Duology The Ethan & Wyatt Series By K. A. Mitchell Reader to be announced An unexpected fresh start leads to an unlikely-but-absolutely-perfect pairing in this male/male new-adult duology from bestselling gay romance author K. A. Mitchell.
“A fun story…Wyatt and Ethan have a good start to a solid relationship, and the passion between them is pretty hot.”
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—Gay Book Reviews on Getting Him Back
Ethan may have followed his high school sweetheart to college only to get dumped his first day there, but he’s not going to let that stop him from exploring all his new life has to offer. And then there’s Wyatt. Mysterious, grouchy—hot. And possibly not gay. But Ethan’s not going to let that stand in the way of figuring out what makes Wyatt tick. New college goal? Get Wyatt into bed and into Ethan’s life. When their friendship deepens into something neither of them expect, Ethan must convince Wyatt he’s not just a pity fling or a one-time hookup. K. A. MITCHELL is the author of more than twenty books in the romance genre, primarily new-adult gay fiction.
Fiction / Romance / Gay (FIC027190) Unabridged • Book #c0n9 8½ hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4907-7, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4908-4, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4909-1, $34.99 Publishing Background: Carina Press Book ISBN: 9780373004034 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/29/16
MARKETING Author’s first book in this series is selling well on Amazon in the gay romance genre First book in the series gets praise from gay romance reviewers Will appeal to fans of gay romance novels by A. E. Via, Riley Hart, Mary Calmes, and Andrew Grey Author website: www.kamitchell.com
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
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Say It Right The All Saints Series, Book 2 By A. M. Arthur Reader to be announced
“The deepening of the love and commitment, with a heaping dose of hot sex, is as satisfying as watching them fall in love in the first place.”
—RT Book Reviews on Acts of Faith (4½ stars)
“Realistic characters with painful but relatable problems make the story engrossing.”
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—RT Book Reviews on Color of Grace (4 stars)
Set in the same Wilmington universe as Belonging and Restoration, a new set of friends come to terms with the lives they’re leading and how far they’ll go to find love. A. M. ARTHUR has been creating stories in her head since she was a child and scribbling them down nearly as long. She is the author of numerous novels, including the Cost of Repairs, Discovering Me, Belonging, Perspectives, and Restoration series.
MARKETING Author has published sixteen novels in various series, as well as three stand-alone novels
Fiction / Romance / Gay (FIC027190) Unabridged • Book #c0nh 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4931-2, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4932-9, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4933-6, $34.99 Publishing Background: Carina Press Book ISBN: 9781459294363 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/22/16
Will appeal to fans of Betting on Forever by Felice Stevens, Return to Black Creek by Riley Hart, and Winter Wonderland by Heidi Cullinan Also available : Come What May, book 1 in the All Saints Series Author website: www.AMArthur.Blogspot.com
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
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Only Daughter By Anna Snoekstra Reader to be announced In this chilling psychological thriller, one woman’s dark past becomes another’s deadly future.
“Dark and edgy…Truly distinctive and tautly told, Only Daughter welcomes a thrilling new voice in crime fiction.”
—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author
“A dark meditation on the secrets we keep about our families and about ourselves. Twisty, slippery, and full of surprises.”
—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author
In 2003, sixteen-year-old Rebecca Winter disappeared. She’d been enjoying her teenage summer break, but mysteriously ominous things began to happen—blood in the bed, periods of blackouts, a feeling of being watched—though Bec remained oblivious of what was to come. Eleven years later, a young woman, desperate after being arrested, claims to be the decade-missing Bec and is soon living Bec’s life. But Bec’s family and friends are not quite as they seem. As the impostor dodges the detective investigating her case, she begins to delve into the life of the real Bec Winter—and soon realizes that whoever took Bec is still at large, and that she is in imminent danger.
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Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological (FIC031080) Unabridged • Book #c0nf 9.60 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4925-1, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4926-8, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4927-5, $39.99 Publishing Background: Mira Book ISBN: 9780778319443 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 8/30/16
ANNA SNOEKSTRA was born in Canberra, Australia. She studied creative writing and cinema at Melbourne University, followed by screenwriting at RMIT University. She has made short films and music videos that have been screened internationally and worked as an arts reviewer for the Melbourne Review.
MARKETING Print run: 200,000 Universal Pictures have picked up movie rights to this novel Will appeal to fans of Dear Daughter by Elizabeth Little, Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll, and Still Missing by Chevy Stevens A taut psychological thriller told in a split narrative Author website: www.AnnaSnoekstra.com
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OCTOBER 25, 2016
Family Sins By Sharon Sala Reader to be announced An exhilerating stand-alone romantic suspense novel from awardwinning author Sharon Sala
“Skillfully balancing suspense and romance, Sala gives readers a nonstop breath-holding adventure.”
—Publishers Weekly on Going Once
“Sala once again shows why she is a master of the romance genre…This is an amazing story by a true storyteller.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on I’ll Stand By You
Stanton Youngblood has just enough time before he dies to leave a single clue to his killer’s identity: the word Wayne, scrawled in his own blood. That word means everything to his widow. Leigh Youngblood was once Leigh Wayne, but she left her wealthy family behind, a betrayal the Waynes have never forgiven. Now she vows to discover which of her siblings are trying to cover up a murder. Searching for his father’s killer, prodigal son Brody finds his search for justice comes with an unexpected ray of light. He’s loved Talia Champion forever, but when she said she couldn’t marry him, he left town and never looked back. This time it’s Talia who needs him.
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Fiction / Romance / Suspense (FIC027110) Unabridged • Book #c0na 13.87 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4910-7, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4911-4, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4912-1, $44.99 Publishing Background: Mira Books Book ISBN: 9780778319689 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 10/4/16
SHARON SALA is a native of Oklahoma and a member of Romance Writers of America. She is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of eighty-five-plus books written as Sharon Sala and Dinah McCall. She’s a seven-time RITA Award finalist, a Janet Dailey Award winner, five-time National Readers’ Choice Award winner, four-time winner of the Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews, and fourtime winner of the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence.
MARKETING Print run: 110,000 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Karen Rose and Linda Lael Miller Sharon has won and been nominated for multiple awards, including the RITA Award, the RWA Life Achievement Award, the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the Booksellers’ Best Award. Author website: www.SharonSala.net
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OCTOBER 25, 2016
If I Fix You By Abigail Johnson Reader to be announced This thought-provoking, complex, and romantic contemporary novel from debut author Abigail Johnson is about finding the strength to put yourself back together when everything you know has fallen apart. When sixteen-year-old Jill Whitaker’s mom walks out, only Jill knows the real reason she’s gone. But how can she tell her father? Jill can hardly believe the truth herself. Suddenly, the girl who likes to fix things—cars, relationships, romances, people—is all broken up. Her best friend, hot flirt Sean Addison, could make her smile in seconds. But now they don’t even talk. With nothing making sense, Jill tries to pick up the pieces of her life. When a new guy moves in next door with scars of his own, Jill finds herself trying to make things better for him. But over one long, hot Arizona summer, she realizes she can’t fix anyone’s life until she fixes her own. ABIGAIL JOHNSON was born in Pennsylvania. When she was twelve, her family traded in snowstorms for year-round summers and moved to Arizona. Abigail chronicled the entire cross-country road trip in a purple spiral-bound notebook that she still has, and has been writing ever since.
MARKETING Print run: 60,000 Offers a thoughtful and sensitive portrayal of abusive relationships and parent abandonment
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Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Friendship (JUV039060) Unabridged • Book #c0nd 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4919-0, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4920-6, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4921-3, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Teen Book ISBN: 9780373212408 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 10/4/16
Will appeal to fans of Sarah Dessen, Cammie McGovern, and Morgan Matson Hopeful and uplifting themes of the strength of friendship and importance of self-worth permeate the story Online and in-book advertising Author website: www.AbigailJohnsonBooks.com
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OCTOBER 25, 2016
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Cast in Flight The Chronicles of Elantra , Book 12 By Michelle Sagara Reader to be announced Her destiny is written on her wings. Destiny calls. How will she answer?
“Another satisfying addition to an already vivid and entertaining fantasy series.”
—Publishers Weekly on Cast in Chaos
“First-rate fantasy. Sagara’s complex characterizations and rich world-building lift her above the crowd.”
—Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author
The leader of the Aerians is dying. Moran is the last descendant of her race’s oldest and most distinguished bloodline. Only she can take her family’s place in the Caste Court. But for Moran, this noble position seems more like a prison sentence than an honor. Fellow Hawk Kaylin Neya understands Moran’s commitment to protecting the citizens of Elantra, a city beset by dangers from without and within. And she knows exactly how it feels to be thrust into Elantra’s politics. So she becomes Moran’s guide through a treacherous realm in which even the fiercest loyalties are tested, and things are seldom as they seem. MICHELLE SAGARA is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including the Chronicles of Elantra series, the Books of the Sundered series, and the Queen of the Dead series.
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Fiction / Fantasy / Epic (FIC009020) Unabridged • Book #c0n0 16½ hours • 13 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4880-3, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4881-0, $55.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4882-7, $44.99 Publishing Background: MIRA Book ISBN: 9780778319702 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 10/4/16
MARKETING Print run: 60,000 New York Times bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Hunter by Mercedes Lackey and Dark Heart of Magic by Jennifer Estep Sagara was a finalist for RT Book Reviews’ Best Science Fiction-Fantasy of 2012 Award Also available: Cast in Flame, Cast in Honor, and more Author website: www.MichelleSagara.com
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OCTOBER 4, 2016
Nimona By Noelle Stevenson Reader to be announced The New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic
“A nifty amalgam of fantasy and science fiction elements and relationships drawn with complexity, wit, and depth create a world worth returning to again and again.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren’t the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona’s powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from New York Times bestselling author Noelle Stevenson.
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Young Adult Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / General (YAF010000) Unabridged • Book #bx7m 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3510-0, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3512-4, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3511-7, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harper Teen Book ISBN: 9780062278234 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 9/13/16
NOELLE STEVENSON has been nominated for a Harvey Award and was awarded the Slate Cartoonist Studio Prize for Best Web Comic in 2012 for Nimona. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, Noelle is the cowriter of Lumberjanes. She lives in Los Angeles.
MARKETING New York Times bestseller Nimona was a New York Times Notable Book and a finalist for the National Book Award Will appeal to fans of Step Aside Pops by Kate Beaton and Through the Woods by Emily Carroll Author received glowing reviews from her peers and starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and School Library Journal Author was awarded the Slat Cartoonist Studio Prize for Best Comic in 2012 for Nimona Author’s website: Gingerhaze.com Author is active on social media
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Don’t Lie to Me The Bad for You Novels, Book 3 By Amber Bardan Reader to be announced
“Congratulations to Amber Bardan for blending an edgy and dark mystery with supernova sexual tension!”
—Tome Tender Book Blog on For Her Protection
“Rich and decadent, like a chocolate croissant chased with a dark merlot, Didn’t I Warn You pushed my buttons in a mysterious, seductive way.”
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—Romance Reviews on Didn’t I Warn You
The next thrilling installment in the Bad for You series by erotic romance author Amber Bardan AMBER BARDAN, after spending years imagining fictional adventures, finally found a way to turn daydreaming into a productive habit. She now spends her days as a graphic designer but her nights writing gritty, raw, erotic romance with heart. She lives with her husband and children in semirural Australia where, if she peers outside at the right moment, she might just see a kangaroo bounce by.
MARKETING Bardan is a member of Romance Writers of Australia and the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild
Fiction / Romance / Suspense (FIC027110) Unabridged • Book #c0n8 9 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4904-6, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4905-3, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4906-0, $34.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Book ISBN: 9781460396889 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 10/3/16
Author website: www.AmberABardan.com Will appeal to fans of erotica by Kylie Scott and of thriller romance including novels by Linda Howard, J. D. Robb, and Karen Rose Blackstone offers numerous other Harlequin romance titles
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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Christmas with the Marine & Her Naughty Holiday The Men at Work Series, Book 2 By Tiffany Reisz and Candace Havens Reader to be announced
“[The] chemistry is as intense as their emotional connection, making for a…love story that’s sizzling and sweet.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Her Sexy Marine Valentine by Candace Havens
“An intensely powerful, beautifully woven love story that is not for the faint of heart.”
—RT Book Reviews (5 gold stars, Top Pick!) on The Saint by Tiffany Reisz
“Dazzling, devastating, and sinfully erotic, Reisz writes unforgettable characters.”
—Miranda Baker, author of Bottoms Up, praise for Tiffany Reisz
Two steamy romances to curl up with for the holidays from bestselling authors Candace Havens and Tiffany Reisz. TIFFANY REISZ graduated with a BA in English from Centre College and is making her parents and her professors proud by writing erotica under her real name. She is the author of the internationally bestselling and awardwinning Original Sinners series. She lives in Oregon.
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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #c0n1 10½ hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4883-4, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4884-1, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4885-8, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Digital Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 9/27/16
CANDACE HAVENS is a bestselling and award-winning author. She is a two-time RITA, Write Touch Reader, and Holt Medallion finalist. She is also the winner of the Barbara Wilson award. Candy is a nationally syndicated entertainment columnist for FYI Television. A veteran journalist she has interviewed just about everyone in Hollywood and you can hear Candy weekly on New Country 96.3 KSCS in the Dallas Fort Worth Area.
MARKETING Tiffany Reisz’s stories are consistently well reviewed. The Original Sinners series garnered multiple awards and fabulous praise from reviewers and bestselling authors alike. Two steamy romances in a single collection Will appeal to fans of Kate Hoffmann and Sasha Summers Author websites: www.TiffanyReisz.com and www.CandaceHavens.com
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OCTOBER 10, 2016
The Game Changer The Mafia Made Series, Book 2 By Scott Hildreth Reader to be announced
“Standing ovation for this one, Mr. Hildreth! Thank you bringing me, the humble reader, the experience of seeing the human mind and all of its intricacies pouring out in words across the page.”
—Obsessive Reading Disorder on Blurred Lines
“I laughed, cried, yelled, I went through so many emotions during this book that people probably thought I was crazy. This is a definite must-read.”
—L. M. Roberts, author of Thick, on Money Shot
SCOTT HILDRETH is a hybrid author who has published more than twodozen romance and erotica novels. He has spent his entire life pushing boundaries, and his writing is no exception.
MARKETING #1 Amazon bestselling author The author’s previous books consistently receive enormous praise from readers
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Fiction / Romance / Suspense (FIC027110) Unabridged • Book #c0nq ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4958-9 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4959-6 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4960-2 Publishing Background: Harlequin Book ISBN: 9781460396872 Retail Ship Date: 9/19/16
Will appeal to fans of adult fiction by Nicole Edwards and Kerry Adrienne Author started out in self-published books, and his first novels stayed in the number one spot for three weeks Author website: ScottdHildrethAuthor.wordpress.com
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JANUARY 1, 2017
Come Helen High Water The River Road Mysteries, Book 4 By Susan McBride Reader to be announced SUSAN MCBRIDE is the USA Today bestselling author of Blue Blood, the first of the Debutante Dropout Mysteries. The award-winning series includes The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, The Lone Star Lonely Hearts Club, Night of the Living Deb, and Too Pretty to Die. She’s also the author of The Truth about Love and Lightning, Little Black Dress, and The Cougar Club. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and daughter.
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Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths (FIC022040) Book #bx6g 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-3384-7, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-3386-1, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-3385-4, $39.99 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/11/16
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The Black Sheep’s Secret Child & The Rancher Returns By Cat Schield and Brenda Jackson Reader to be announced Two steamy new romances in a single collection by award-winning author Cat Schield and New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson
“The sizzle is always on with Jackson’s characters, and Darius and Summer are no exception.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 Stars) on One Night with the Wealthy Rancher
In The Black Sheep’s Secret Child by Cat Schield, Trent Caldwell is fiercely proud of making his own fortune, despite his controlling father. And he’s always believed his brother got the girl who should have been Trent’s. Now he’ll have the family business, and his brother’s widow in the bargain. But will their romantic reunion be waylaid by Savannah’s shocking baby secret? In The Rancher Returns by Brenda Jackson, professor Layla Harris is convinced there’s buried treasure on Navy SEAL Gavin Blake’s land. But the only treasure this wealthy rancher wants to uncover is the professor’s secret desires! CAT SCHIELD lives in Minnesota with her daughter, their opinionated Burmese cats, and a silly Doberman puppy. Winner of the Romance Writers of America 2010 Golden Heart for series contemporary romance, when she’s not writing sexy, romantic stories for Harlequin Desire, she can be found sailing with friends on the St. Croix River or in more exotic locales like the Caribbean and Europe.
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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #c0nl 12.80 hours • 10 CDs • 10 MP3 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-5047-4943-5, $59.99 MP3 CD 978-1-5047-4944-2, $39.99 Retail CD 978-1-5047-4945-9, $39.99 Publishing Background: Harlequin Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 9/13/16
BRENDA JACKSON is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary multicultural romance novels. Jackson has written over one hundred novels and novellas and has more than three million of her books currently in print. She is the first African American author to appear on the bestseller lists for the series romance genre and has won a number of awards for her work throughout her career. Her book A Silken Thread is a 2012 NAACP Image Award nominee and she received an RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. Before becoming a full-time writer, Jackson worked in management for a major insurance company.
MARKETING Brenda Jackson is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Two steamy romances in a single collection Will appeal to fans of the Cavanaugh Island Novels by Rochelle Alers and the Lawsons of Louisiana series by Donna Hill Blackstone offers a wide array of Harlequin romance titles
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TITLE INDEX TITLE
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AMERICAN GIRL, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
HOUSE WITHOUT WINDOWS, A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ANOTHER BROOKLYN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
I CONTAIN MULTITUDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BIG THING, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
IF I FIX YOU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
BLACK SHEEP’S SECRET & THE RANCHER RETURNS, THE. . . 47
INVASIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BLAME IT ON THE COWBOY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
KILLFILE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BONES OF PARADISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LAST CHANCE REBEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CAST IN FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
LITTLE THING CALLED LIFE, A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CHRISTMAS WITH THE MARINE & HER NAUGHTY HOLIDAY. . . 44
MINDFUL BIRTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CLOSE TO YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
NIMONA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
COME HELEN HIGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
NO MISTRESS OF MINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONNECTION ERROR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ONLY DAUGHTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CRUSADES, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SAY IT RIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
DARKEST JOURNEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SCOT IN THE DARK, A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DIABLO LAKE: PROTECTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SCREAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DON’T LIE TO ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SHATTERED TREE, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ETHAN & WYATT DUOLOGY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SNOWFALL ON HAVEN POINT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FAMILY SINS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SOMETHING IN BETWEEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
FOR BABY’S SAKE & AN HEIR FOR THE BILLIONAIRE. . . . . . 28
SULLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FROST LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
UNTITLED MAFIA BOOK #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
GIRL OF HIS DREAMS, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
WAKING THE BEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
GUN RUNNER, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
WE ARE UNPREPARED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HATING GAME, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
WHEN THE MUSIC’S OVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HER HALLOWEEN TREAT & HIS TO PROTECT. . . . . . . . . . . . 35
WITH EVERY BREATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HERO OF MINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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