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Books to Read if You Like Christina Lauren

Did you know: romance author Christina Lauren is actually two people, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, writing under one pen name? Together, these two have written eleven New York Times Bestselling novels that typically have a little drama and A LOT of kissing. If you're a fan of the Beautiful Series or the Wild Season Books, you're sure to find you're next favorite novel on this list of books to read if you like Christina Lauren.

Books to Read if You Like Christina Lauren



The Matchmaker's Playbook

Rachel Van Dyken

Release Date: April 5, 2016

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After former NFL recruit Ian Hunter dealt with a career-ending accident, he bounced back to start a secretive matchmaking service called Wingmen, Inc. When Blake Olsen comes to the Wingmen for help, Ian knows that he's in for a challenge. He knows he'll be able to save this hot mess, but will he be able to resist Blake after she's transformed?



Nuts

Alice Clayton

Release Date: October 20, 2015

Roxie is a private chef to the wealthiest and nastiest Hollywood wives. One silly mistake sends her career into a spiral, and she's forced to return home to upstate New York. She begins to think that moving home isn't so bad when local farmer Leo Maxwell delivers a batch of organic walnuts to her family's diner.

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Wrong

Jana Aston

Release Date: October 7, 2015

Sophie has a history of picking the wrong guy. When she realizes that the attractive man she met at her coffee shop is a doctor at the student clinic, she can't stop her fantasies about him from invading her mind.

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Amber to Ashes

Gail McHugh

Release Date: June 9, 2015

Amber is desperate to start clean when she gets to college, but it takes her two seconds to meet two men who will completely change her life. First there's Brock, a smooths talker to whom she's instantly attracted. Then, there's Ryder. She hates the tattooed bad boy at first, but his kisses are intoxicating...

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Blurred Lines

Lauren Layne

Release Date: December 28, 2015

Parker and Ben have been best friends since college, and they now live together in Portland. When Parker's boyfriend breaks up with her, she attempts to try Ben's "no strings attached" approach to dating. This, however, leads to a fling between the two best friends.

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Hollywood Dirt

Alessandra Torre

Release Date: March 15, 2016

Superstar Cole Masten was just left by his wife, taking him from Hollywood's Perfect Husband to Hollywood's Sexiest Bachelor. Summer Jenkins is a small town girl in Quincy, Georgia, and she has no interest in any of that Hollywood nonsense. All of a sudden, their two world's collide when Cole Masten strikes an interest in Summer's little town.

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Books to Read if You Like The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Even if you've never read The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson, you've definitely heard of it. As a crime thriller series, the Millennium Trilogy has received critical acclaim all over the world. It's also been adapted to film both in Sweden (arguably the better of the two adaptations) and the US. Although the series has ended, there are many other crime thrillers (and, surprisingly, more Swedish crime thrillers) out there for you to love! Hopefully you can find a great new read on this list of books to read if you like The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

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The Father

Anton Svensson

Release Date: April 5, 2016

This book is inspired by the true story of three Swedish brothers who robbed ten banks in the course of two years. None of them had ever committed a crime before, so this feat changed their lives forever.


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Midnight in Malmö

Torquil MacLeod

Release Date: February 26, 2015

Two separate murder investigations interrupted Inspector Anita Sundström's summer away and dragged her back to Malmö. The deaths were seemingly unconnected— a young woman from Switzerland was stabbed and a highly respected diplomat apparently committed suicide. But everything begins at Midnight at Malmö...


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The God's Eye View

Barry Eisler

Release Date: February 2, 2016

Evelyn Gallagher, an employee at the NSA, simply wants to keep her head down and do her work. That is, until she discovers the God's Eye program that is linked to the deaths of a string of journalists and whistle-blowers. Now that she knows this sensitive information, she must use her training to avoid the wrath of a pair of lethal government assassins.


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The Cartel

Don Winslow

Release Date: June 23, 2015

DEA agent Art Keller has been trying to stop the war on drugs for years, and all of his sacrifices have impacted his life greatly. When a man who he worked hard to put in jail escapes, Keller stands up to protect all he's worked for. Can he keep the ruthless cartel from gaining power again?


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The Silence of the Sea

Yrsa Sigurdardottir

Release Date: February 16, 2016

One day, a luxury yacht crashed onto the Reykjavik Pier with no one aboard. The people who found the boat are left with countless unanswered questions: where are the people who were on this yacht when it left Lisbon? And what about their crew? Thora Gudmunddsdottir, the series sleuth, must attempt to answer these questions and more.


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Midnight Sun

Jo Nesbø

Release Date: February 16, 2016

After betraying one of the most notorious drug lords in Olso, Ulf must run for his life. He flees to Norway’s far northeastern border and tells the villagers of a small town that he’s there to hunt. Will Ulf be able to evade the wrath of the Fisherman, or will he become another one of his unlucky victims?

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Books to Read if You Like Laurell K. Hamilton

Laurell K. Hamilton is one of the most popular authors within the fantasy and paranormal romance community. The books in her Vampire Hunter Series were consistently New York Times Bestsellers, and they've been printed worldwide in many different languages. If you love her series and are craving more, look no further! Check out this list of books to read if you like Laurell K. Hamilton.

If you can't get enough of paranormal romance, check out our posts on Anne Rice, Christine Feehan, Gena Showalter, Nora Roberts, and the best Urban Fantasy books of 2015.

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Payable on Death

Rachel Rawlings

Price: $3.99

Release Date: April 5, 2016

When an Angel offers you the chance to redeem yourself after making a deal with the Devil, you take it. After all, eternal damnation isn't the most ideal situation. Alas, no matter how hard you try to get away, the Devil always gets his due.


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Fire Touched

Patricia Briggs

Release Date: March 8, 2016

When tensions between the humans and the fae start to rise, coyote shifter, Mercy, and her Alpha werewolf mate, Adam, must find a way to get the fae to back down. Suddenly, they stumble upon a lost human child who was stolen by the fae. The pair swear to protect the boy at all costs, but who will protect them from the one who has been touched by fire?


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Feverborn

Karen Marie Moning

Release Date: January 19, 2016

The immortal Fae have destroyed the wall dividing the worlds of Man and Fae, and the Song of Making becomes the only remaining way to save the planet. Dublin, a city that used to be normal with a touch of magic, is now facing unprecedented dangers. Will the newly divided warriors be able to solve the riddle of the Song of Making before the world falls apart?


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Blood Kiss

J.R. Ward

Release Date: December 1, 2016

Paradise is ready to break free of the confining life comes with being a aristocratic female, so she decides to join the Black Dagger Brotherhood's training program. The program is much harder than she thought it would be, even before she falls in love with Craeg, one of her classmates. As violence threatens the program, Paradise must figure out if she is strong enough to claim her own power.


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Dark Promises

Christine Feehan

Release Date: March 15, 2016

Gabrielle is tired of all the wars and battles that have been changing her gentle husband into a lethal Carpathian warrior. She wants to get away from these mountains that are filled with vampires and terrible secrets. While searching for her rebellious granddaughter, Trixie stumbles upon Gabrielle as she is on the run.


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Magic Shifts

Ilona Andrews

Release Date: August 4, 2015

After Kate and Curran break away from the pack, they must adjust to a very different pace. But when they find that their former mercenary friend has gone missing, their life once again speeds up. The pair are now the only ones who can stop an ancient enemy from tearing their city apart.

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Books to Read if You Like Harper Sloan

USA Today Bestselling Author Harper Sloan loves a story with alphas who are strong and will stop at nothing to protect the ladies they love. Her contemporary romance series, such as Corps Security and Hope Town, have featured these sorts of heroes. If you like sweet and exciting stories like these, look no further! Check out this list of books to read if you like Harper Sloan.

Books to Read if You Like Harper Sloan

Play Me to Infinity

Carey Decevito

Release Date: March 29, 2016

Mike Withers has given up on love after his fiancée broke his heart. To distract himself from the pain of a messy breakup, he moved to Jacksonville and took over as CEO of Withers International. But what if his ex isn't the girl he's supposed to be with? Soon after moving, Mike meets Nicki and realizes that there may be a silver lining in this storm.

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A Thousand Boy Kisses

Tillie Cole

Release Date: March 13, 2016

Rune and Poppy have been close since they were little, even though Rune lives across the world in Norway. All of a sudden, Poppy goes silent with no explanation as to why. When Rune returns to Blossom Grove, Georgia years later, his one goal is to find out why the love of his life cut him off so suddenly. The truth, however, may be hard for him to hear.

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Easy Melody

Kristen Proby

Release Date: November 10, 2015

Even though she never intended on going back to New Orleans, Callie is forced to return home after her father dies. She's left with The Odyssey, a run down bar located in the heart of the French Quarter. Declan is a playboy musician who frequently plays at The Odyssey, and he doesn't expect to be charmed by the new owner of the bar. Will he be able to convince her that she belongs in his arms?

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Midnight Lily

Mia Sheridan

Release Date: March 1, 2016

Holden Scott used to be the biggest name in professional football, but now he's lost it all. To help get his life back on track, he heads to his friend's mountain house deep in the woods of Colorado. He thought he was alone, so he never expected to see a beautiful girl dressed in all white in the woods... Who is she? Is she even real?

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Sebring

Kristen Ashley

Release Date: January 11, 2016

After growing up in the shadow of his older brother, Nick Sebring isn't that great of a guy. He's forced to think about the man he wants to be when his actions hurt some of the people he loves the most. Olivia Shade has her own share of family problems, and she is trying to escape from their control. When the love of Nick's life is murdered, he uses Olivia to get revenge.

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Elastic Hearts

Claire Contreras

Release Date: March 19, 2016

Victor Ruben is a lawyer who is in high demand in LA. Nicole, who is his latest client and his boss's daughter, is getting divorced from a high profile Hollywood star. This case couldn't afford any more drama, but Victor and Nicole have a hidden past about which no one knows. Will they be able to hide their secrets and keep their hands off of each other?

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The Six Book Awards all Book Insiders Should Follow

There are over hundreds of thousands of novels published every year in the United States alone. That's a whole lot of fiction. And every year, from the thousands of books, a few are deemed the very best in literature. There are several different awards in varying countries with different guidelines and restrictions. Each award has a different process, but they are all great for letting us know which books are the very best. Here's a list of Six Book Awards given to the mightiest of pen wielders.

Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction

This prestigious prize is awarded to the best women's fiction writing in English. The award began in 1996, in response to the all-male Man Booker Prize shortlist in 1991.

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Man Booker Prize for Fiction

The Man Booker Prize has been around since 1968, but was restricted to the United Kingdom and it's previously owned territories, excluding the United States, until 2013. Now any English language novel can be submitted for the £50,000 ($71,935) prize.

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Costa Book Awards

The Costa Awards, previously named the Whitbread Book Awards, are awarded to stories of merit that spread the experience of enjoyment to its readers. Since its beginning in 1971, this prize is awarded exclusively to writers from Britain and Ireland.

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Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

Founded in 1917, the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is one of seven Pulitzers from the Letters, Drama, and Music category awarded every year. Limited to residents of the US, it is one of the few literary prizes with repeat winners.

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PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction

Once claimed to be the largest peer-juried award in the country, the PEN/Faulkner Award is awarded each year to the best American writers of literature. The prize actually began as a portion from William Faulkner's Nobel Prize winnings in 1949, but dissolved in 1970 before being resurrected in 1981.

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National Book Awards for Fiction

The National Book Awards began in 1936 and recognize four genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people. Limited to authors from the US published in the US, the winners receive $10,000 and a bronze statue, while the runners up receive $1,000 apiece. 

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Giveaway: Win Caro LaFever's New Romance “Baby By Accident”

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When a pirate playboy takes over her family’s financial company, Lise Helton can find nothing to like about the man. Except for the inconvenient lust she feels every time she’s in a room with him. Too bad she’s doomed to be in rooms with him all the time as she's still the CFO of the company and won’t give him the satisfaction of walking away.

Much to Lise's dismay, too bad becomes really bad when she finds herself in bed with the man experiencing the best sex ever. Now, worse is about to happen in nine short months and she's confronted with a determined Italian ready to be a father. And a husband.

Vico Mattare knows he’s wicked and has no problem using the skill to his advantage. But he’s run into a woman who looks down her patrician nose at him even when he presents her with a four-carat diamond. He might not be worthy, but he’s damned if he’s going to lose her and his baby.

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Interview with Karen Odden, Author of A Lady in the Smoke


Tell us a little bit about your new release, A Lady in the Smoke.

It’s a first novel that came out of my doctoral dissertation at NYU, about Victorian railway disasters, of all things. Railway crashes were something like a national obsession in the mid-1800s in England, partly because they were the first enormous, violent accidents that cut across all the social boundaries. The victims ranged from titled aristocrats to writers (Charles Dickens crawled out of one in 1865) to railway engine drivers and laborers. As a result, all kinds of people—doctors, members of parliament, newspapermen, novelists, and so on—wrote about them, trying to figure out why they happened, what could be done to prevent another one, and how to cope with all the injuries and death that came out of them. Eventually, I decided I wanted to write a novel that started with a Victorian train wreck—partly because I knew a lot about the complicated historical context and partly because extraordinary events can call forth extraordinary aspects of character.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I was the geeky, lonely kid who read in the corner all the time, so I’d say I was first inspired to write by other authors. (I grew up on Mary Stewart, who could mix suspense and romance like no one else; A Lady in the Smoke certainly owes something to her!) Now, I have some books that draw me back to them again and again, inspiring me by the way they use language, and by the honesty with which they plumb the human heart. Lit by Mary Karr, The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney, Into the Woods by Tana French, Too Late the Phalarope by Alan Paton, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, March by Geraldine Brooks, Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt, and The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell are some of them. (Yes, I’m all over the map.)

Who is your favorite fictional character from literature?

Probably Anne of Green Gables. I’m a red-head, too, and her utter fearlessness—her willingness to be exactly who she is, to love passionately, to crack a slate over someone’s head if he’s making fun of her, to laugh at herself—is something I admire hugely!

What is a typical day like for you?

I get my two kids off to school on the bus at 7 a.m. (a process that is a bit like herding cats sometimes), hike with friends till 9 or so, and then put my butt in my office chair. I usually write for three or four hours, on days I’m drafting or revising. (A friend asked me once if I ever took a day off of writing. I replied, Well, it’s kind of like taking a day off from brushing my teeth. I can do it; it just doesn’t feel very good!) Other days I google “Victorian crime” and just read and read. Then I pick up the kids at 3:30, take them to their various activities, walk my sweet aging beagle Rosy, put together dinner (sometimes eaten in shifts, as kids and husband come home different times), and fall into bed by 10 p.m. after reading for three minutes.

BAM. You’re a superhero. What’s your superpower?

Am I allowed to pick time travel? If not, I think I’d like to be invisible. I’ll own it: I’m terribly curious about what happens when people think no one is watching.

What’s your favorite thing about writing?

Getting lost in it. There are days when I have a scene playing in my head so clearly, it’s as if I’m watching real people and simply recording what they do. For example, the day I was writing the first confrontation between Lady Elizabeth and Mr. Flynn—when he thinks she’s an earl’s daughter, flirting with Mr. Wilcox out of boredom, and she assumes he’s an unethical newspaperman intent on digging up dirt to sell papers—I could see her hands tugging on her shawl and the changing shape of his mouth; I could hear their words and the tones in their voices. They did everything; I just wrote it down.

What's your favorite quote or scene from A Lady in the Smoke?

I’d say it’s the second day of Paul’s trial, when Lady Elizabeth takes the stand, telling her story to a jury of men who have been cynical and unsympathetic so far. She finally articulates the horror of the railway crash and, for the first time, feels it with all her heart. I’ve probably read it 50 times, and I still cry with her.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

I try to live by the words of Henry James: “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.” The other piece of advice is this, courtesy of a friend: “As you drive around every day, at each red light, think of something you’re grateful for. It might sound a little strange, but it’s a good practice for today’s world.” Now, all that about kindness and gratitude being said, I believe to write a good book you have to be willing to grapple with the ugliest the human heart has to offer. My next book, Down a Dark River, is about a terrible crime, a cruel disavowal, and the most brutal kind of revenge.

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Interview with Ashlyn Macnamara, Author of To Lure a Proper Lady


Tell us a little bit about your new release, To Lure a Proper Lady.

The heroine is the daughter of a hypochondriac duke whose “dying” wish (which he reminds his children of regularly) is to see his three daughters make proper society matches. Except Lizzie has reason to believe her papa isn’t faking it this time, so she hires a Bow Street Runner to investigate. Naturally sparks fly, but a Bow Street Runner is hardly an appropriate match for a duke’s daughter.

Who are your literary heroes working today? Why do you admire them?

I have a couple, but they’re my heroes because of who they mean to me more than what they write—although you should check that out, too. One of them is Valerie Bowman and the other writes as Caroline Bradley. I admire them both for their ability to set writing goals and their determination to do everything possible to meet those goals. Valerie is a great organizer of people. She sets up groups of writers and then leads them on and encourages them to surpass themselves. Caroline has met with a lot of challenges in her life, but last year I watched her draw a line in the sand and decide this was going to be her year to publish no matter what. She self-published a book, but at the same time she finaled in the RWA®’s Golden Heart® contest (which determines the best unpublished manuscripts in various categories every year) and sold that same manuscript. Both these ladies have given me invaluable encouragement at different points, and I can safely say I wouldn’t be published without them.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

Getting paid to listen to the voices in my head.

Who is your favorite historical figure?

I have such trouble picking favorites. It varies, because I tend to bump from one fascination to the next. There are just too darn many to choose from. Daniel Morgan and Benedict Arnold (yes, I know, but before he turned traitor, he didn’t get enough credit for some of the things he did—and perhaps if he had been given that credit, he might not have turned) are a couple of figures whose stories I enjoyed reading when I was writing about the American Revolution. Jane Austen, of course. Mary Wollstonecraft. I could go on.

What's your favorite thing about Montreal?

I’m a transplant. I came here when I was 18 to attend university. I had to leave a time or two after that, once to go home for graduate school and another time when my husband was transferred to another province. But we’ve always missed Montreal terribly and we’ve always come back. You might say I came of age here, in a sense, but a lot of what I love about this city is intangible. Due to the French factor, it’s different from anywhere else I’ve ever been. I think the dual cultures (that, at times, duel), the French and the English, add an extra depth. And that’s before we get into all the people of other cultures that have adopted this place. It’s simply a very unique mix—and not without its problems, I hasten to add. But still.

What makes your world go round? Why does it bring you joy?

Love makes my world go round, literally. I’m a romance writer, and I need to believe in happily ever after. I don’t think I need to explain how that brings me joy. 😉

What's your favorite quote or scene from To Lure a Proper Lady?

I’m fairly partial to a scene where my Bow Street Runner hero Dysart has to pretend he’s a guest at a house party the family is holding while he’s trying to investigate potential foul play. He gets suckered into playing a parlor game with the heroine in his lap, which makes things rather uncomfortable, since he has to behave himself in front of a room full of other guests. And that’s before the heroine’s batty great-aunt crashes the party.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Not so much something I live by, but here’s a quote I like. It’s on the front page of my website: “Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.”–Lloyd Alexander. There is an inherent truth to this. It’s a reminder that even if you’re writing the most fantastical of worlds, you still have to draw on fundamental reality so your reader can relate to what you’re writing. You still have to maintain that recognizable humanity in your characters.

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Books to Read if You Like Historical Mysteries

Sometimes, you just need to step back from the present and imagine what it would be like to live in a completely different era of history. Historical mysteries can both transport you to a different time AND keep you guessing what might happen next. If you're a history buff who needs a bit of thrill added to your life, check out this list of books to read if you like historical mysteries.

Want even more book recommendations? Check out our list of books to read if you like historical suspense.

Books to Read if You Like Historical Mysteries

A Lady in the Smoke

Karen Odden

Release Date: March 29, 2016

Elizabeth's journey home to her country estate was interrupted by a freak train accident. She managed to pull herself and her mother out of the burning wreckage and is aided by Paul, a brilliant young surgeon. To everyone's surprise, Paul knows that this "accident" may have not been so accidental. Elizabeth is taken on a wild investigation, helping her uncover a conspiracy that's been years in the making.

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The Forgotten Room

Karen White, Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig

Release Date: January 19, 2016

In 1945, Captain Cooper Ravenal arrives at a hospital in Manhattan critically injured and in need of assistance. When Dr. Kate Schuyler arrives to help, she is confronted by a mystery that involves three generation of women in her family and connects them to a Forgotten Room in a Gilded Age mansion. Will Kate be able to find the answers to all of these mysterious connections?

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The Lake House

Kate Morton

Release Date: October 20, 2015

Years ago at her family's estate, Alice Edevane's brother, Theo, disappeared without a trace. Now Alice is living in London and working as a successful author, but the case has never been solved. Suddenly, young detective Sadie Sparrow discovers details about the case that reveal shocking truths from the past and bring her closer to Alice.

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Girl Waits with Gun

Amy Stewart

Release Date: September 1, 2015

Constance Kopp doesn't fit the mold of a typical early 20th century woman. She has no interest in domestic affairs and has been isolated from her family for years due to an event that sent her and her sisters into hiding. When a sheriff asks Constance to help convict the men who once wronged her, she has to face the demons of her past and step up to defend her family.

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The Book of Speculation

Erika Swyler

Release Date: June 23, 2015

Simon Watson is a librarian who lives alone in an old, dilapidated house. One day, a strange book arrives on his doorstep, and he realizes that it documents the drownings of circus "mermaids," all of whom were women in his family. The drownings have always occurred on June 24, and Simon is worried that his younger sister will fall victim to this tragic curse.

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A Curious Beginning

Deanna Raybourn

Release Date: September 1, 2015

In 1887 London, the newly orphaned Veronica Speedwell just buried her old aunt. Now she is free to explore the world, conduct scientific research, and handle the occasional romantic encounter. No matter what she wants, however, fate may just have other plans for her. After a thrilling series of events, Veronica is forced to go on the run from an elusive assailant.

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Books to Read if You Like Danielle Steel

When you think of authors who write popular women's fiction, Danielle Steel is probably the first name that comes to mind. She's written countless novels, most of which feature families who are going through a crisis. In addition to being a household name, she's sold over 590 million copies of her books. It's hard to find another author who's been quite as successful as she has!

Fans of women's fiction will love this list of books to read if you like Danielle Steel.

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The Decision

Lorhainne Eckhart

Release Date: March 30, 2016

Emily has everything that a woman might want— a loving husband, a close-knit family, and amazing children. When life throws her and her husband a curveball, their relationship is put to the test. Feeling alone and scared, Emily must make a decision that no parent should have to make.


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All I Ever Need Is You

Bella Andre

Release Date: April 8, 2015

Although everyone else in the Sullivan family has started to get married and settled down, Adam is fine being single. That is, until he meets Kerry Dromoland. Kerry is a wedding planner who has been dreaming of true love since she was little, and she is surprised to find herself falling for one of Seattle's biggest players. But Adam is more than just a bad boy. Will the two be able to find forever together?


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Seaside Embrace

Melissa Foster

Release Date: February 17, 2016

After working hard to create his metal sculptures all day, Hunter likes to unwind by messing around with a woman or two. Jana is one of those women, but she isn't like the rest of them. Jana is tough, dedicated, and hard-working, but she isn't ready to commit to a relationship. When Hunter tries to lay down the charm, Jana will have to either face her past or walk away forever.


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Willow Brook Road

Sherryl Woods

Release Date: October 1, 2015

Carrie Winters has grown up with the entire town of Chesapeake Shores watching her and pressuring her to succeed. After leaving her career in fashion and having her heart broken, she decides to return back to her hometown for a while. She finds herself drawn to Sam Winslow, who is now raising his nephew after an unexpected tragedy. Is Carrie ready to take on a new career and a new man?


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Desperate Measures

Fern Michaels

Release Date: February 17, 2015

Pete Sorenson is about to launch his career as an attorney, and he has his faithful friend Annie by his side. All of a sudden, Maddie Stern enters his life, and he realizes that they share a deeper connection than he's ever experienced with anyone else. When they're about to get married, Maddie disappears. Pete reaches out to Annie for support, and she drops everything to help him through this trying time.


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Backward Glance

Robyn Carr

Release Date: February 15, 2016

When Leigh comes back home to help take care of her sick mother, she finds that her old flame John McElroy is working in their front yard. They're both wary of relationships after experiencing heartbreak, but they're naturally drawn to each other. With the help of some neighborhood matchmakers, will they have a real chance at love this time around?

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